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LatConnect 60 Ltd Partners with Spire to Deliver Advanced Soil Moisture Insights for Agriculture and Forestry Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR), a global provider of space-based data and analytics, has been selected by LatConnect60 to supply GNSS-R data and Soil Moisture Insights. This collaboration aims to deliver actionable intelligence for managing water use, assessing crop stress levels, and supporting environmental monitoring in agriculture and forestry. “LatConnect60 looks forward to working closely with Spire to make this combined capability easily accessible to our end users across the Southeast Asian and Australian continents,” said Venkat Pillay, CEO and Founder of LatConnect60. “We envisage tremendous demand for the insights that will be made available, particularly in agricultural or forestry areas that are not easily accessible for manual data collection.” Read the entire article here -> https://lnkd.in/e6EFsWmy ?? Follow us for daily AgTech updates ?? Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights: agtechdigest.com

Veea Inc. Partners to Deploy Smart Agriculture Solutions at Cyr Farm Veea Inc., a pioneer in edge-cloud computing and communications, has launched a Climate Smart Agriculture initiative in partnership with Mainstream Fiber Networks, Microclimates Inc., and AmeriCrew. The collaboration introduces precision farming technologies to Cyr Farm in Fowler, Indiana, aimed at boosting productivity, sustainability, and resource management. “Pairing other technology companies, like Veea and Microclimates, with Mainstream Fiber’s best-in-class broadband infrastructure will help agricultural businesses in Indiana promote the state’s rural economic growth,” said Bryan Gabriel, CEO of Mainstream Fiber Networks. Read the entire article here -> https://lnkd.in/eabbKyVU ?? Follow us for daily AgTech updates ?? Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights: agtechdigest.com

L&A Introduces Catalyzer to Support Farming Entrepreneurs in AgTech Laudando & Associates LLC launched Catalyzer, an incubator program for farming entrepreneurs looking to innovate without external capital investment. The initiative offers a range of resources to empower participants to retain full ownership of their ideas while addressing key challenges in agriculture. Catalyzer focuses on bootstrapped entrepreneurs. The program includes access to: -> Business Consulting Services: Covering strategy, management, and intellectual property support. -> Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) Development: With reduced costs for participants. -> Advanced Facilities: Including workshops, offices, and the proprietary L&A ParkingPlot?. -> Technology Expertise: Leveraging robotics, sensor fusion, and AI tools via the AgCeption? platform. Chris Laudando, President of L&A, highlighted the program’s mission, stating, “Farmers deserve to lead the future of agriculture, not relinquish it to external interests. Catalyzer is about providing them with the tools and support they need to succeed.” Read the entire article here -> https://lnkd.in/ePHeMnmU ?? Follow us for daily AgTech updates ?? Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights: agtechdigest.com

Agri-TechE Report Calls for Refreshed UK Government Agri-Tech Strategy Agri-TechE has called for a refreshed government agri-tech strategy to maintain momentum and address emerging challenges in the agricultural and horticultural sectors. The organization’s newly published report, “Back to the Future,” reflects on the successes of the 2013 AgriTech Strategy while outlining the needs of the next decade to unlock the sector’s potential. According to Dr. Belinda Clarke, Director of Agri-TechE, the 2013 strategy provided a strong foundation for innovation, fostering new ideas and external investment in the sector. However, she stresses that the industry has since evolved and requires a renewed government focus to meet shifting priorities. “The 2013 strategy engendered a lot of fresh thinking, energy, external investment, and innovation in the agricultural and horticultural sectors,” Dr. Clarke said. “But the sector is now in a very different place and needs new government focus to shape the future of agri-tech to enable it to help the sector meet new priorities.” Read the entire article here -> https://lnkd.in/etkEf2iW ?? Follow us for daily AgTech updates ?? Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights: agtechdigest.com

?? This Week in AgTech Funding & Innovations ?? In Partnership With Industries Harnois | Manufacturier de serres commerciales et MegaDome. ?? Funding Highlights: Oishii, Capagro, EarthOptics, and more are driving the future of agriculture! -> Oishii: Extended Series B funding to $150M for Tokyo expansion and scaling the Omakase Berry. -> Capagro: Fund II raised €115M to back AgriFoodTech startups like Cuure and Agriodor. -> EarthOptics: Secured $24M for advancing soil health technology and global expansion. And more – including Plantible Foods, TRACT, and BiocSol! ?? Partnerships to Watch: -> BW-Fusion, Biodyne-USA & Agronomy 365: Merged for a powerful agricultural platform. -> genXtraits x Pairwise : Gene editing partnership to enhance crop resilience. -> Orbia Netafim & Bayer: Expanding collaboration for data-driven farming. ?? New Innovations: -> PTx Trimble's WM-FieldForm for advanced water management. -> Corteva Agriscience's hybrid wheat for sustainability and food security. -> Growy's vertical farm in Singapore to bolster food resilience. ?? Stay informed and sign up for our newsletter to dive deeper into this week's AgTech highlights! ?? Read the entire edition here -> https://lnkd.in/eWTmBv2j ?? Listen to the episode here -> https://lnkd.in/e6HYe9Ca ?? Discover Harnois's products here -> https://lnkd.in/ejmnK8af

ISA Publishes Position Paper on Advancing Precision Agriculture Through Automation The International Society of Automation (ISA) released a new position paper titled “Advancing Precision Agriculture Through Control System Technologies”. The document outlines the critical role that industrial control systems (ICS) play in advancing precision agriculture and addressing sustainability challenges in the agricultural sector. Precision agriculture leverages technologies such as GPS, sensors, data analytics, and automation to optimize farming operations. ISA’s position paper highlights that industrial control systems serve as the backbone of these technologies, enabling seamless communication, real-time monitoring, and precise operational control. However, the rapid proliferation of technologies has led to challenges such as a lack of standardization, interoperability issues, data compatibility concerns, and higher costs for farmers. ISA’s paper argues that addressing these issues through robust standards and training is essential to unlocking the full potential of precision agriculture. Read the entire article here -> https://lnkd.in/gUucUWKD ?? Follow us for daily AgTech updates ?? Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights: agtechdigest.com

Verdi Launches Affordable Multi-Depth Soil Moisture Kit for Precision Irrigation Verdi, a leader in precision agriculture technologies, has introduced the Verdi Multi-Depth Soil Moisture Kit, an innovative and cost-effective solution designed to streamline irrigation management. The all-in-one kit allows farmers to monitor soil moisture in real time, enabling data-driven decisions that enhance crop health and optimize water use. “At Verdi, we’re committed to making advanced irrigation tools accessible for farmers,” said Arthur Chen, CEO of Verdi. “The Soil Moisture Kit significantly lowers barriers to adopting precision irrigation and automation. By providing real-time soil data affordably, Verdi enables farmers to optimize water usage, reduce costs, and move toward efficient practices.” Read the entire article here -> https://lnkd.in/eFrrVZNU ?? Follow us for daily AgTech updates ?? Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights: agtechdigest.com

PTx Trimble Launches WM-FieldForm for Advanced Water Management in Agriculture PTx Trimble, a joint venture formed by AGCO and Trimble, has introduced WM-FieldForm, a comprehensive water management solution designed to optimize landforming processes. The system aims to help farmers enhance field productivity by improving water distribution and control, with potential yield increases of up to 30%. Andrew Sunderman, General Manager of PTx Trimble, emphasized the innovation behind WM-FieldForm: “Farmers are looking for tools to do more with less, which is why we’ve invested in WM-FieldForm to continue our legacy of water management innovation and development. We’re excited to share new features and updated functionality so farmers can improve the accuracy and impact of landforming projects and optimize water distribution across their fields.” Read the entire article here -> https://lnkd.in/eSmiy5-Y ?? Follow us for daily AgTech updates ?? Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights: agtechdigest.com

Indigo Ag and Truterra, LLC Partner to Enhance Agricultural Sustainability Solutions Indigo Ag and Truterra announced a partnership to address challenges in the agricultural sustainability space, such as the lack of standardization and complexity in navigating existing programs. The collaboration aims to streamline processes for farmers and supply chain participants while increasing the credibility and predictability of sustainability outcomes. The initiative combines Indigo’s expertise in technology and data with Truterra’s established network of ag retailers and farmer-focused engagement model. Together, the companies aim to simplify program choices for farmers and deliver actionable insights through aggregated and standardized data. Ewan Lamont, Head of Indigo’s Sustainability Solutions, highlighted the partnership’s goals: “Working together, we can address the confusion among farmers and other value chain participants as they navigate multiple, often incompatible, ag sustainability programs. This collaboration will accelerate the adoption of solutions that create value for farmers, meet the needs of the value chain, and benefit the planet.” Read more here -> https://lnkd.in/e8UYbXPM *************** ?? Follow us for daily AgTech updates ?? Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights: agtechdigest.com