Key Takeaways
- Netafim partners with Treetoscope for advanced irrigation solutions in GrowSphere™.
- Agtonomy’s new platform adds remote fleet control and Starlink support.
- IUNU secures $20M to expand its LUNA platform in North America and Europe.
- BCF Life Sciences plans to double its biostimulant plant care sales by 2030.
- EF Polymer raises JPY 1B to scale bio-based superabsorbent polymers globally.
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Precision Ag Tools and Tech Updates
Netafim & Treetoscope Integrate Real-Time Sensing
Netafim’s GrowSphere™ platform now integrates Treetoscope’s plant-based sensors, with successful trials in Turkey. The partnership improves irrigation efficiency and aims for a broader rollout across the Americas in 2025, with global availability expected by 2026.
Solinftec’s Solix Robots Arrive in Kansas
Ag Partners and Solinftec are launching statewide deployments of Solix autonomous robots. The AI-enabled machines promise up to 95% herbicide reduction, minimized soil compaction, and solar-powered sustainability.
Phytech Launches AI-Based Irrigation Advisor
Phytech introduced an AI-driven advisor designed to personalize irrigation planning using real-time tree behavior, soil moisture, and climate data. The system is tailored to farms of all sizes, aiming to increase water use efficiency and productivity.
Landus Introduces SkyScout Aerial Insights
Landus’s new SkyScout tool combines drones, fixed-wing aircraft, and AI analytics to monitor fields from planting to harvest. Thermal imaging and 12-day reporting cycles help optimize nutrient application and disease response.
Agtonomy Reveals Third-Gen Autonomy Platform
Agtonomy’s upgraded platform now supports mixed-fleet operations, allowing a single operator to manage 10+ machines. It includes Starlink and cellular connectivity, expanding support to Bobcat CT4045 tractors and beyond.
Arcadea Acquires Agdata Holdings
Agdata, known for its Phoenix farm management software, has been acquired by Arcadea Group. The platform will continue to serve current users and expand functionality under Arcadea’s AgTech portfolio.
Editorial Spotlight: Europe’s Indoor Farming Outlook
Challenges, Investment, and the Fungitarian Opportunity
Indoor farming in Europe is valued at $13.28B in 2024, with projected growth of 12.9% CAGR through 2030. Greenhouse farming dominates at $25.48B. Notable markets include the Netherlands, UK, and Germany, with Scandinavia and Eastern Europe emerging.
A total of $102M in funding has been raised this year, focusing on automation, AI, and scalability. Companies like KUBO, Priva, Certhon, and startups like IGS and Vertical Future are leading efforts.
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Developments
IUNU Raises $20M for LUNA Platform Expansion
IUNU will use the funding to scale its real-time forecasting and labor optimization platform for vine crops. The LUNA system is designed to integrate with ERP and climate control systems to enhance yield forecasting and operational planning.
CleanGreens and GreenLife Expand Aeroponics in Kuwait
The Kuwait project, now spanning 24,000m², is among the largest aeroponics greenhouses globally. It uses CleanGreens’ low-water-use system to increase food independence in the Middle East’s arid environments.
Interview of the Week: BCF Life Sciences on Biostimulants
Amino Acids, Seed Treatments, and European Growth
BCF Life Sciences, based in France, is targeting global leadership in amino acid-based biostimulants by 2030. The company is expanding into seed and in-furrow applications, particularly for corn and soy.
BCF operates B2B and has increased its focus on customized agronomic formulations. With EU regulations now supporting biostimulant markets, BCF aims to grow its plant care business to €20–25M annually.
Crop Protection Innovations
EF Polymer Closes Series B Round
EF Polymer raised JPY 1B to expand its production of bio-based super absorbent polymers across 20+ countries. These biodegradable solutions are being trialed for agriculture and urban green spaces.
FMC Introduces Keenali™ Herbicide in Peru
Keenali™ includes a new HRAC/WSSA-recognized mode of action (Group 28) for rice. It will be available in Peru by August 2025, with regulatory filings in Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador ongoing.
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