Key Highlights:
- Partnership Announcement: Source.ag joins forces with World Horti Center (WHC) to drive innovation in greenhouse horticulture.
- Shared Mission: Focused on addressing food security challenges and fostering smarter, resource-efficient production methods.
- Global Reach: Source.ag’s AI solutions currently benefit greenhouses in 18 countries, supporting vegetable production for over 60 million people.
Empowering Greenhouse Growers Through Collaboration
Source.ag (Profile), a leading provider of AI solutions for vegetable growers, has announced its partnership with World Horti Center (WHC), the global hub for horticulture innovation. WHC brings together over 100 businesses, research institutions, educators, and government bodies to share knowledge, collaborate, and shape the future of the industry.
Rien Kamman, CEO and Co-founder of Source.ag, highlighted the importance of this collaboration: “As a Data and AI company that keeps challenging the status quo in horticulture, we are honored to join forces with World Horti Center and share our expertise and insights about the future of greenhouse growing with its visitors.”
Will Zuiderwijk, Account Manager at WHC, added: “We are thrilled to have Source.ag aboard as a participant of World Horti Center. Jointly, we can have impact around the world, fostering smarter production, and dealing with challenges related to food security and scarcity of resources. Source.ag and World Horti Center share a mission to shape the future of horticulture.”
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Launches Source API for Harvest to Enhance Collaboration in Horticulture (2024/12/04)
Source.ag has launched the Source API for Harvest, an AI-driven solution for vegetable growers. The API allows real-time communication of harvest expectations and registrations, enabling growers, cooperatives, and sales organizations to respond quickly to market demand. It ensures stakeholders have the most up-to-date harvest insights, enabling continuous optimization and better financial results. The API integrates seamlessly with Source Cultivate, enhancing yield forecasting and providing precise insights. The API was developed in close collaboration with leading growers, combining real-world greenhouse insights with Source.ag’s AI and data solutions. Harvest House, a key partner, praises the API’s benefits.
Partners with Wireless Value to Enhance Greenhouse Efficiency (2024/11/20)
Source.ag has partnered with Wireless Value, a horticulture-focused wireless sensor developer, to integrate their sensor data into the Source API. This integration provides growers with a centralized platform for visualizing, comparing, and analyzing their data. This collaboration enhances operational efficiency, allowing growers to scale their businesses, reduce costs, and optimize resource use. The partnership also expands hardware support, allowing more growers to benefit from Source.ag’s solutions. Source.ag’s technology supports commercial greenhouse growers in 18 countries, contributing to increased vegetable yields and sustainable agricultural practices.
Source.ag Welcomes Matthias Stammen as Chief Commercial Officer (2024/10/09)
Source.ag has appointed Matthias Stammen as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Stammen, who has a Master’s degree from Copenhagen Business School and a passion for food and agricultural innovation, will lead the company’s efforts to create sustainable and efficient food production systems. Source.ag’s AI solutions have been successfully rolled out across the largest global fresh vegetable segments, including tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. The company’s AI technology improves operational efficiency and promotes sustainable farming practices, benefiting growers in 18 countries. With Stammen’s expertise, Source.ag is well-positioned to accelerate growth and ensure sufficient access to healthier diets for billions of people
Expands North American Presence with Chicago Office (2024/10/01)
Source.ag has opened a new office in Chicago, Illinois, as part of its North American expansion strategy. The company aims to enhance local support for growers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and democratize access to vegetable supplies worldwide. Source.ag’s regional team will help greenhouse growers make data-driven decisions, improve operational efficiency, and scale faster using advanced AI technology. The company has appointed three new Sales Managers, each with extensive experience in agribusiness and technology solutions. Ashley van de Sande, Sales Manager for Canada & U.S., will focus on accurate yield predictions and improving resource efficiency.
Launches Pre-Season Simulations for AI-Based Greenhouse Optimization (2024/09/06)
Source.ag launched Pre-Season Simulations for its Source Cultivate platform. This feature allows growers to simulate an entire cultivation period before planting, improving greenhouse operational efficiency. The platform has achieved an 84% accuracy rate for yield forecasts up to eight weeks in advance since its launch in July 2024. The new Pre-Season Simulations feature allows growers to explore various cultivation strategies, factoring in local greenhouse conditions, and adjust key variables such as artificial lighting plans, high temperatures, or reduced sunlight. The platform provides real-time, accurate insights that support better decision-making. Source.ag’s AI solutions are already transforming greenhouse operations worldwide, benefiting over 300 commercial greenhouses in 18 countries.
Source.ag Launches Source APIs to Enhance Data Integration for Greenhouse Growers (2024/07/02)
Source.ag announced the release of Source APIs. This latest offering allows for instantaneous data exchange between greenhouse sensors and Source.ag solutions. The inaugural release, Source API for Sensors, is designed to enhance data accuracy and provide growers with a centralized overview of their greenhouse conditions. This innovation enables greenhouse growers to scale operations more efficiently and cost-effectively, utilizing a variety of supported sensors and gaining deeper insights into their growing strategies.
Source.ag Launches Source Cultivate: AI-Driven Yield Forecasting Solution (2024/06/11)
Source.ag has launched Source Cultivate, an AI-based tool for accurate yield forecasting up to eight weeks before harvest. It aims to help growers simulate different cultivation strategies and provide real-time yield predictions. With high forecast accuracy and data sharing capabilities, it assists growers in making informed decisions and optimizing yields. Developed in collaboration with experienced growers, Source Cultivate addresses the challenge of accurate yield forecasting and aims to bring certainty to greenhouse management.
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Source.ag’s AI Integration Nourishes Millions (2023/11/10)
Source.ag is a company that integrates AI with farming, producing fresh tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers in greenhouses. They partner with over 200 greenhouses globally, using AI solutions to manage operations more efficiently, transforming greenhouse agriculture into a profitable and globally scalable endeavor. They’re committed to safe, reliable, and climate-resilient food production. Source.ag has achieved rapid expansion and secured substantial financial backing, with $39M in funding. They’re a movement towards a more sustainable and resilient food system for the future.
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Source.ag, a leading AI provider for greenhouse growers, has announced new appointments to its board and key management roles after a successful Series A funding round. Trish Malarkey has been appointed as the Independent Director to the board, Claire Tange as the CFO, Derek Vreeburg as the CCO and Eva Laumans as the VP of People and Culture. Rien Kamman, CEO and co-founder of Source.ag, expressed his enthusiasm about the new appointments and their ability to help accelerate Source.ag’s mission to democratize access to fruits and vegetables without compromising planetary sustainability.
SK Networks Invests in AI-Powered Agtech Startup Source.ag (2023/06/08)
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Astanor Ventures Leads Source.ag’s $23M Funding for Sustainable Greenhouse AI (2023/02/23)
Source.ag, a company that uses AI-powered models to simulate plant biology and optimize photosynthesis, has secured funding from Astanor Ventures, Acre Venture Partners, and Dutch greenhouse operators. With this new funding, the company aims to help greenhouse growers operate more efficiently and sustainably. Their technology provides real-time advice on how to optimize crop growth, making greenhouse farming globally accessible and scalable. The company focuses on the most significant global fresh vegetable segments, such as tomatoes and peppers, with the ambition to ultimately help all fruit and vegetable growers.
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