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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.

LoneStar Latest News: Introduces Satellite Water Tank Monitoring System

by Sepehr Achard
26th April 2023

Houston-based LoneStar Tracking has released its innovative satellite water tank monitoring system, designed to provide farmers and ranchers with real-time information on their livestock tanks’ water levels. The system operates […]

Guardian Agriculture’s eVTOL Approved By U.S. FAA

by Sepehr Achard
25th April 2023

Guardian Agriculture, a pioneer in Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) systems for large-scale sustainable farming, has secured U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization to operate its aircraft nationwide. This […]

Israeli Agtech Company Viridix Raises $4.1M for Precision Irrigation

by Sepehr Achard
21st April 2023

Viridix, an Israeli agtech company, has raised $4.1 million in its latest funding round, attracting support from undisclosed investors and venture capital firms. Founded in 2016, Viridix specializes in precision […]

Diageo Takes Innovation to the Skies with Drones on its Agave Farms

by Sepehr Achard
12th April 2023

With drones, Diageo, the maker of Don Julio and Casamigos tequilas, is advancing innovation at its agave fields in Jalisco, Mexico. After a successful test in 2022, Diageo has begun […]

Precision Spraying System to Be Commercialized by AGCO & Bosch BASF

by Sepehr Achard
7th April 2023

AGCO Corporation has announced its partnership with Bosch BASF Smart Farming to integrate and commercialize Smart Spraying technology on Fendt Rogator sprayers and jointly develop additional new features. In May […]

Automated Leaf Angle Measurement Tool Developed for Corn Plants

by Sepehr Achard
6th April 2023

Researchers at Iowa State University and North Carolina State University have created a robotic system that can precisely gauge the angle of leaves on maize plants in the field. Plant […]

POMETA: Smart Crop Load Management for Apple Growers

by Sepehr Achard
30th March 2023

ADDIUM, a frontrunner in developing advanced agricultural solutions, has announced the launch of POMETA, its cutting-edge intelligent crop load management system. This new technology aims to assist apple producers in […]

New Zealand AgTech Company Halter Banks a NZ$85M Series C

by Sepehr Achard
30th March 2023

Halter recently announced its successful NZ$85 million Series C funding round, led by Bessemer Venture Partners and supported by existing investors such as DCVC, Blackbird, Promus Ventures, Rocket Lab’s Peter […]

India: New Project Supported By The UK With CHAP, Knowmatics, Ystumtec and CABU To Help Implement Monitoring Tools

by Sepehr Achard
24th March 2023

An international project addressing invasive pests has received further funding to help implement monitoring tools for smallholders in India. For example, the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is known to cause […]

Braiin SPAC deal valued at $215M agtech company

SPAC: Braiin Enters Into Combination With NRAC For $215M

by Sepehr Achard
22nd March 2023

A business combination agreement between NRAC and Braiin Limited, a multifaceted agricultural technology firm with distinctive technologies and capabilities that dynamically meet high-growth market trends throughout the agriculture ecosystem, was […]