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Precision Agriculture

Precision Agriculture News covers the latest advancements in technology and data-driven methods transforming farming practices for greater efficiency and sustainability.

From GPS-guided equipment and satellite imagery to field sensors, drones, and machine learning, this category explores the tools and innovations enabling farmers to make precise, informed decisions about crop management, irrigation, and resource use.

Stay updated on breakthroughs in yield mapping, soil health monitoring, and variable rate technology that help optimize inputs, reduce waste, and improve crop performance. Discover how precision agriculture is paving the way for a more resilient, productive, and sustainable farming future.

Sabanto Inc., a provider of autonomy retrofit solutions for agricultural machinery, and Verdant Robotics, developer of the SharpShooter precision application system, have completed their first system integration. The combined solution allows producers to fully automate field work — from tractor navigation to plant-level input application — with no operator required in the cab.

Sabanto and Verdant Robotics Integrate Autonomy and Precision Application Systems for Operator-Free Field Operations

Sabanto Inc., a provider of autonomy retrofit solutions for agricultural machinery, and Verdant Robotics, developer of the SharpShooter precision application system, have completed their first system integration. The combined solution allows producers to fully automate field work — from tractor navigation to plant-level input application — with no operator required in the cab.

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Komet Irrigation introduces the Komet Precision Wave (KPW), a new generation of pivot sprinklers aimed at improving water distribution and irrigation efficiency.

Komet Irrigation Launches Application Engineering & Digital Systems Division With Brazil Experience Hub

Komet Irrigation has made a six-figure investment to establish a new Application Engineering & Digital Systems department in Brazil.

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Investment firm 216 Capital has entered the capital of RoboCare, a Tunisian startup focused on precision agriculture and artificial intelligence for the farming sector, through a six-figure investment. The deal is intended to support RoboCare's next stage of growth and its expansion into African and Middle Eastern markets, as precision technologies become an increasingly important lever for farm productivity and resilience amid climate change, water stress, and rising production costs.

216 Capital Invests in Tunisian Precision Agriculture Startup RoboCare to Fund MENA Expansion

Investment firm 216 Capital has entered the capital of RoboCare, a Tunisian startup focused on precision agriculture and artificial intelligence for the farming sector, through a six-figure investment. The deal is intended to support RoboCare's next stage of growth and its expansion into African and Middle Eastern markets, as precision technologies become an increasingly important

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Kubota, NTT, and DOCOMO Demonstrate Stable Video Transmission for Remote Farm Machinery in Mountainous Areas

Kubota Corporation Makes Additional Investment in French UV Startup UV Boosting to Expand Smart Farming Solutions

Japanese agricultural machinery group Kubota Corporation has made a follow-on investment in UV Boosting, a French startup that develops, manufactures, and supplies ultraviolet irradiation equipment for agricultural crops. The transaction was completed through Kubota's European holding vehicle, Kubota Holdings Europe B.V., headquartered in the Netherlands.

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Engineering and geospatial services firm Bowman Consulting Group (Nasdaq: BWMN) has been awarded $11.2 million in new contracts under the USDA's Production Imagery for the National Environment (PINE) Blanket Purchase Agreement. The three awards span the National Resources Inventory (NRI), National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP), and Stewardship Lands Inventory (SLI) programmes, which collectively support agricultural land monitoring, natural resource assessment, and conservation easement oversight across the United States.

Bowman Consulting Secures $11.2 Million in USDA Aerial Imagery Awards for Agricultural Land Programmes

Engineering and geospatial services firm Bowman Consulting Group (Nasdaq: BWMN) has been awarded $11.2 million in new contracts under the USDA's Production Imagery for the National Environment (PINE) Blanket Purchase Agreement. The three awards span the National Resources Inventory (NRI), National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP), and Stewardship Lands Inventory (SLI) programmes, which collectively support agricultural

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UL Solutions has issued its first certification under UL 6260, a new framework for remotely operated robots used in hazardous locations, to ExRobotics for its ExR-2.5 inspection robot.

ExRobotics Receives First UL 6260 Certification for Hazardous Location Inspection Robot

Key Takeaways UL Solutions has issued its first certification under UL 6260, a new framework for remotely operated robots used in hazardous locations, to ExRobotics for its ExR-2.5 inspection robot. […]

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Case IH has introduced significant updates to its Axial-Flow® 160 series combines for Model Year 2027, bringing factory-fit technology upgrades spanning automation, connectivity, and operator comfort to the Class 6 and 7 combine harvester segments. The update builds on the 2024 launch of the Axial-Flow 160 series, when Case IH first brought its Harvest Command™ combine automation technology from flagship machines into the mid-range segment.

Case IH Unveils Model Year 2027 Updates Across Full Baler Range

Case IH has unveiled significant Model Year 2027 updates across its large square and round baler ranges, targeting productivity, durability, automation, and sustainability for farmers and contractors operating under tighter harvest windows and increasing cost pressure. The updated range — covering the LB4, LB6, RB6, and RB6 HD Pro — will be available from the

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Burro launched Grande 44, designed for towing, transportation, and vegetation management in agriculture, industrial & outdoor operations

Burro Launches Grande 44, Its Most Powerful Autonomous Work Platform, Built with NVIDIA Isaac Sim

Burro, an autonomy company focused on outdoor labor automation, has announced the launch of Grande 44, its most powerful autonomous work platform to date. Designed for towing, transportation, and vegetation management across demanding terrain and conditions, Grande 44 is now available for pre-order, with first deliveries beginning in H2 2026.

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OneSoil partnered with Polish climate tech startup Rainbow Weather to add a Hyperlocal Precipitation Forecast feature to its farming platform.

OneSoil Launches AI Agronomist to Give Farmers a Daily Plain-Language Field Update

OneSoil, a Swiss agtech company building AI tools for precision agriculture, has launched AI Agronomist, an in-app assistant designed to give farmers a plain-language daily read on what's happening across their fields. The launch follows a €1 million funding round from existing investors.

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French agricultural cooperative group Océalia has announced a minority stake investment in agtech startup Cyclair, as part of its Cap 2030 strategic plan. The investment is positioned as a direct step toward offering cooperative members a concrete alternative to chemical herbicides — one that reduces environmental impact without cutting into farm profitability.

Océalia Invests in Cyclair to Accelerate Robotic Weeding in Field Crops

French agricultural cooperative group Océalia has announced a minority stake investment in agtech startup Cyclair, as part of its Cap 2030 strategic plan. The investment is positioned as a direct step toward offering cooperative members a concrete alternative to chemical herbicides — one that reduces environmental impact without cutting into farm profitability.

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