Key Takeaways
- xFarm Technologies has formed a strategic partnership with Checkplant, expanding its digital agriculture solutions into Latin America.
- The collaboration will extend digital field management and monitoring across more than 12 million hectares worldwide.
- Checkplant brings extensive experience in large-scale farming, covering 50% of Brazil’s cotton plantations and 11% of its soybean acreage.
- xFarm Technologies’ expertise in supply chain digitalization, traceability, and regenerative agriculture will now be applied in Brazil.
- The partnership aims to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and data-driven decision-making for agricultural businesses.
xFarm Technologies Expands Global Reach with Checkplant Partnership
Strengthening Digital Agriculture in Latin America
xFarm Technologies, a European provider of digital solutions for agriculture, has announced a strategic partnership with Checkplant, a Brazilian AgTech company specializing in field management and monitoring.
This collaboration is expected to strengthen xFarm Technologies’ presence in Latin America, particularly in Brazil’s key agricultural regions such as Mato Grosso, Bahia, Paraná, and Goiás. Brazil is a major global producer of coffee, sugarcane, soybeans, and cereals, with agribusiness exports valued at approximately $160 billion in 2024.
“I am pleased to announce this collaboration with Checkplant, a company with a strong track record and shared values. This partnership will allow us to accelerate our operations in Brazil, a significant agricultural market. Our goal is to support B2B customers in covering their entire supply chain while enhancing traceability and sustainability through regenerative agriculture practices.” — Matteo Cunial, CRO, xFarm Technologies
xFarm Technologies and Checkplant: A Complementary Collaboration
Leveraging Expertise for Scalable Solutions
Checkplant has developed a strong presence in Brazil’s large-scale farming sector, supporting:
- 50% of the total cotton acreage in Brazil.
- 11% of the country’s soybean plantations.
- A broad portfolio of large agribusiness clients across multiple crop types.
Meanwhile, xFarm Technologies has an established Brazilian team, working on projects related to traceability, regenerative agriculture, and Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV). This partnership allows xFarm Technologies to expand its technological solutions to new markets, while Checkplant gains access to international expertise in supply chain digitalization.
“From our initial discussions with xFarm Technologies, it became clear that this collaboration could help us reach new milestones. We are now positioned to expand our solutions further, combining our knowledge of Brazilian agribusiness with xFarm Technologies’ global expertise in digital agriculture.” — André Cantarelli, CEO, Checkplant
Enhancing Digital Agriculture with Advanced Technology
Integrating Data-Driven Platforms for Efficiency
Both companies will integrate their proprietary platforms, xFarm and Farmbox, which offer:
- Decision Support Systems (DSS) to improve farm management.
- Agronomic modeling tools to optimize crop production.
- Digital solutions for traceability, sustainability, and supply chain transparency.
While xFarm Technologies specializes in small and mid-sized farms and supply chain projects, Checkplant has extensive experience with large farms exceeding 1,000 hectares. By combining expertise, the companies aim to deliver comprehensive digital solutions to a wider range of agricultural operations.
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