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PerPlant is a technology company that specializes in AI-sensor-based camera systems aimed at enhancing agricultural practices. Their innovative technology provides farmers with precise insights into plant health, enabling them to monitor their crops with centimeter-level accuracy. By optimizing the use of pesticides and fertilizers, PerPlant's solutions not only improve harvest yields but also promote sustainable farming practices. The company focuses on democratizing access to advanced artificial intelligence tools, thereby facilitating a smoother transition for farmers into more efficient and environmentally-friendly farming methods.

Floating Robotics focuses on creating advanced robotic solutions for the agricultural sector, particularly in greenhouse environments. Its technology features a robotic manipulator, dual cameras, a pan-tilt unit, and onboard edge computing, allowing for the deployment of neural networks that can detect and localize objects in three dimensions. This innovative system can be integrated with various mobile platforms, including wheeled and legged robots, as well as tractor extensions and greenhouse trolleys. By utilizing machine vision and artificial intelligence, Floating Robotics automates manual tasks such as harvesting and de-leafing, effectively addressing labor shortages faced by farmers and enhancing efficiency in agricultural operations.

Sonali Bioplastics solves the plastic pollution problem with plant based alternatives that reduces carbon emissions. Sonali Bioplastics takes a sustainable development approach toward solving plastic problems and promote eco-friendly farming. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in San Jose, California.

LiveGrow Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in microbial fermentation and formulation. It has developed a patented technology that significantly reduces the production cost of biopesticides and biostimulants by up to 95%, while also extending their shelf life to over two years at room temperature. This innovation facilitates the commercialization of biological products, making them viable solutions for a wide range of crops, beyond just high-value organic ones. LiveGrow's technology allows for the modular production of any microbe as a biostimulant or biopesticide, utilizing a unique manufacturing method that grows microbes directly inside retail packaging sold to farmers. This approach eliminates the need for traditional large-scale fermentation facilities and the associated processing steps, enhancing scalability and efficiency in the agriculture sector.

DTA-Agrícola is a modular solution that automates traditional agricultural equipment, optimizes parcel management, increases productivity, and reduces risks associated with chemical and physical factors, based on the use of Artificial Intelligence and Data Mining. It does not require a large investment by the farmer, it allows real-time monitoring and control of irrigation systems. Which implies an increase in quality, saving natural resources and agricultural inputs.

GreenBTS specializes in developing high-technology and sustainable products aimed at enhancing agricultural efficiency and environmental responsibility. The company manufactures organic biofertilizers and biopesticides designed to improve urban farming, plant care, and food production. These products protect crops from pests and diseases while offering specially formulated nutrients tailored to various crop types, which contribute to better growth and quality. By focusing on innovative and eco-friendly solutions, GreenBTS enables farmers to safeguard their crops until harvest, promoting a more sustainable approach to agriculture.

We create healthy and sustainable solutions for the world based on insects. A very nutritive and eco friendly food source. Currently we are using about 50% of the habitable land for agriculture and the livestock industry is the major contributor to CO2 emisions, but In just 30 years the amount of food available will not be enough for the world`s population. By making healthy, and tasty products from insect powder such as flour for bread, cake mix, and even protein shakes, we are able to reduce the amount of livestock usage and also provide a sustainable and scalable solution. Our business model is based on 3 keypoints: >Mass and Standarized Production which is possible using our insect incubator (which is patent pending) >Sustainable and efficient Production since Costa Rica has the perfect weather conditions, >And our Partner Program to provide jobs and income to the poorest sectors of Costa Rican society. Our partner program is supported by BID Lab and Fundecooperación who are helping us deliver the program on a national scale. Costa Rica Insect Company and we Save the World Eating Bugs!

Nile Agro Value Chain is an agribusiness startup in agriculture that identifies the set of actors and activities that bring a basic agricultural product from production in the field to final consumption, where at each stage value is added to the product. Nile Agro value Chain achieves this through vertical linking or a network between various independent business organizations and by involving them into food processing, packaging, storage, transport and distribution. The startup also engage in traditional agricultural value chains by generally through spot market transactions involving a large number of small retailers and producers. The venture also characterize agriculture value chain by vertical coordination, consolidation of the supply base, agro-industrial processing and use of standards throughout the chain. The venture achieves its mission in agriculture value chain through agricultural mechanization, traditional farming, farm portfolio investments, interstate trade of agricultural commodities, online trade of food produce through its online marketplace, aggregating farmers into a multipurpose cooperative society, linking farmers to off-takers, contract farming, food processing, providing extension services and collaborating with different stakeholders in the agriculture value chain in Uganda,Africa and beyond. We are currently working with over 1,200 farmers in Ibanda District aggregated or organized under our farmers groups and cooperative society.

AgZen develops pesticide sprays stick to plants which reduces pollution and helps farmers save.

Vertum Technologies designs & builds robotic farming assistants that help indoor farmers increase yield and improve environmental sustainability.

By translating bees’ vibrations and sounds we provide real time pollination and bee health data analysis to beekeepers, farmers, consumers and companies. Thanks to AI and big data we help researchers to know more about and protect the bees.

PFMS has developed one of the Best Poultry Farm Management Software App. This easy-to-use technology enables poultry farmers to manage every aspect of their farm. Poultry farmers use the Farm Management Software App to instantly detect diseases in the farm and connect with veterinarians to diagnose and treat animal illnesses. Farmers also use the Batch manager to monitor sales, expenses, vaccination, egg collection, mortality, and daily feeding. It notifies the farmer at each time vaccination and feeding should be done for proper farm management and at any point in time, a farm performance report is generated for evaluation. Most farmers in the rural areas are faced with challenges to sell their products in real-time to urban consumers, but with this poultry management software, they can reach out to consumers before their product is ready for the market, thereby bridging the access to the market gap. This easy-to-use technology enables farmers to manage every aspect of their farm from wherever they are in any remote place. https://poultryfarmersmanagementsystem.blogspot.com/2021/04/after-loosing-over-400-chickens-this.html Get it now on https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.savethechicken

Ullmanna is an agricultural technology company focused on advancing sustainable farming practices through innovative solutions. Its flagship product, the AROW box, employs advanced machine learning algorithms to differentiate between crops and weeds, facilitating precise mechanical weeding. This technology not only eliminates the reliance on harmful chemical herbicides but also reduces the need for labor-intensive manual weeding. The AROW box is designed to be compatible with various farming machinery and adaptable to a wide range of crops, including sugar beets, pumpkins, corn, and potatoes. Ullmanna's vision extends beyond technological advancement; it aims to lead the way in eco-friendly farming solutions that minimize agriculture's ecological footprint while enhancing yield and profitability. The company is committed to making its technology accessible to a broader range of farmers, continuously engaging in research and development to expand its product offerings, and forming partnerships with agritech manufacturers to enhance its market presence.

MycoNourish customizes microbes to suit specific crops and solve targeted problems in their production – enhancing yields and adding value for growers.

Microbe Plus developed innovative microbiological bio-products that combine biological products and molecular biology. Our bioproducts - probiotics for plants are multi-strain, thanks to which they provide comprehensive plant protection against a wide spectrum of plant pathogens. Our mission is to create efficient and inexpensive bioproducts to protect and stimulate plant growth crops, orchards, flowers, and ornamental plants.

ClearLeaf specializes in developing non-toxic fungicides and bactericides for agricultural applications, utilizing patent-pending technology that is organic certified in the EU and Japan. The company offers pre and post-harvest solutions for a variety of crops, including coffee, bananas, pineapples, and various vegetables. Its flagship product, GotaBlanca®, is currently marketed in Costa Rica, with plans to expand into Central America. ClearLeaf has established an exclusive commercial agreement with Colono Agropecuario, the largest agrochemical distributor in the region, which has significantly boosted its sales since the partnership began in 2021. The company's mission is to provide sustainable alternatives to toxic agrochemicals, enhancing farm efficiency while safeguarding human health and the environment, ultimately improving safety conditions for agricultural workers.

Zowasel operates a blockchain-based online marketplace designed to connect buyers with farmers, particularly smallholder farmers. The company utilizes data science and artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, sustainability, and profitability throughout the agricultural value chain. By providing real-time market information and ensuring supply chain transparency, Zowasel enables farmers to effectively reach buyers for their crops. Its technology is accessible for both online and offline markets, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and traceability within the value chain. This approach supports the mission to create sustainable value chains that benefit communities, individuals, and the environment.

Agrinfo is a transformed data-driven agribusiness that enhances food security, improves livelihoods, and offers a full stack solution for high-precision aerial surveillance imagery to pre-emptively avert crop yield loss due to insects, crop disease, weeds, and nutrient deficiencies.

PickApp leverages labor-activity data to help farms reach peak performance. Our innovative farm-activity data collection methods and user-friendly intelligent-farming tools are introducing data-driven super-powers to the real-time management and high-level decision making of any farm.

EcoPhage is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing bacteriophage-based solutions for crop protection, specifically targeting bacterial plant diseases. With an estimated 10% of global food production lost annually due to these diseases, EcoPhage's innovative products leverage the unique properties of bacteriophages—viruses that specifically target bacteria—to provide effective and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional pesticides. The company's proprietary platform, co-developed with the Weizmann Institute of Science, utilizes advanced screening and characterization methodologies to identify the most promising bacteriophage candidates. By offering nontoxic solutions that enhance plant yield and promote sustainability, EcoPhage aims to revolutionize the agricultural sector by reducing disease-related losses and transforming the bactericides market into a safer and more sustainable framework. Through its commitment to combating plant diseases, EcoPhage is poised to contribute significantly to the future of agriculture.

PickApp leverages labor-activity data to help farms reach peak performance. Our innovative farm-activity data collection methods and user-friendly intelligent-farming tools are introducing data-driven super-powers to the real-time management and high-level decision making of any farm.

ImagoAI, Inc. is a food-tech company based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, specializing in food quality assessment solutions for manufacturers, processors, retailers, and distributors. Founded in 2017, ImagoAI develops advanced, non-destructive, and contact-less quality inspection systems, including GrainQ for grains, Feed.AI for animal feed, BakerGo for bakery products, and PotatoMash for potatoes. The company employs cutting-edge technologies like Hyperspectral Imaging and an automated image processing pipeline to facilitate real-time quality analysis and monitoring of both raw and processed food items. Additionally, ImagoAI's systems assist in detecting diseases in crops, thereby supporting agricultural researchers in improving seed hybrids and increasing crop yields. The company aims to enhance food safety and accessibility worldwide through its innovative solutions.

CleverFarm offers the most modern and innovative solutions for every farmer, with everything for modern and precision agriculture in one place.

SenseGrass, Inc. is a technology company based in Fremont, California, founded in 2017, that specializes in developing Internet of Things (IoT) devices and artificial intelligence software for agriculture. Its core offering is a soil intelligence platform that combines multispectral cameras, aerial drone sensors, and advanced AI algorithms to provide real-time analysis of soil health and nutrient management. The company's solutions cater to a wide range of agricultural stakeholders, including farming companies, landowners, crop insurers, and government departments. By utilizing technologies such as nano-satellite mapping and rover bots, SenseGrass enables farmers to monitor crop conditions, pest populations, and overall plant health. This approach promotes sustainable farming practices by helping to reduce chemical fertilizer use while increasing crop yields.

ICOWSOFT is developing a herd management solution for dairy and beef cattle. They facilitate collaborative work between farmers and their suppliers for more sustainable production. Precision farming and predictive analysis are made possible. They improve decision-making, provide complete traceability, new marketing opportunities for dairy and beef production, and enable farmers to improve animal health and comfort.

SoliDrip has developed an innovative irrigation technology that empowers plants to manage their own watering needs. This autonomous irrigation system is suitable for both outdoor and indoor gardens of any size, providing each plant with the precise amount of water it requires while automatically responding to environmental changes. The system is designed to conserve clean water, minimize runoff damage, and significantly lower maintenance costs for gardens. Additionally, SoliDrip's solution is easy to install, requires no ongoing maintenance, and operates without electricity, making it a practical choice for enhancing urban agriculture and greening initiatives in various urban settings, including rooftops, walls, balconies, and courtyards.

UAV-IQ, which stands for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Intelligence, helps growers easily and profitably adopt some of the most advanced agricultural technology. We are an AgriTech company that leverages deep experience in large-scale drone operations and precision agriculture to develop and scale solutions for growers. The company now offers drone-based biological control (or “biocontrol”) service, a revolutionary integrated pest management (IPM) service that uses drones to efficiently release beneficial insects to control pest populations as an effective alternative to pesticides. We currently provide this service in California, and are underway in our plans to make it available in new markets in the near future. We started off as one of the first companies authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct commercial drone operations to provide crop scouting services for California vineyards, and have since grown to the point where the platform and software we built to serve our own customers has been used by drone operators on five continents to serve local growers. UAV-IQ now stands poised to scale a groundbreaking new service after a successful market entry in California. This initiative is drone-based biological control (“biocontrol”) service, a revolutionary integrated pest management (“IPM”) service that uses drones to efficiently release beneficial insects to control pest populations as an effective alternative to pesticides. Partnered with the world’s largest multinational company in the $3.8B agricultural biocontrol industry, we are underway in our plans to make this service available in new markets throughout the U.S. and beyond. We have a well-balanced team with strength in critical areas. Andreas Neuman, the CEO, was Assistant Director of Operations for the US Air Force’s first squadron operating the Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), which carries the most sophisticated remote sensing equipment in operation. He has successfully led multidisciplinary teams in both his civilian and military careers and has routinely been entrusted with assets valued at over $200 million and the completion of multi-million-dollar projects. He has identified and solved complex and evolving regulatory and technical issues that led to a six-fold increase in mission capability by defining and implementing new programs and policies. After separating from the military, he gained experience in the startup world as an analyst for Tech Coast Angels and earned his MBA from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA, building on credentials that include a BA in economics from Columbia University and an MA in International Relations from American Military University. Thomas Grandperrin is our Director of Business Development. He has Masters Degrees in management from ESEC Barcelona and Toulouse Business School and is an alum of Start-Up Chile, where he met the UAV-IQ team. Originally from France and fluent in three languages, he has spent the last 10 years working in agriculture focusing on developing new technologies in India, Argentina, California, and Chile. He is now based out of Barcelona, Spain where he is focused on building awareness for UAV-IQ’s services and preparing for expansion into the EU. Michael Clark is an accomplished database engineer and strategist who brings expertise to the backbone of the product—its enterprise architecture. He also provides programming and developing skills which have already borne results for UAV-IQ as it builds its platforms. UAV-IQ has graduated from prominent business accelerator programs and has been advised by key faculty members and researchers at UC Davis to gain unique access to their industry-leading expertise. It has gained several prestigious awards including the Food + City Challenge at South by Southwest (SXSW), and media attention from major outlets such as CNN and AgFunder. As a result, UAV-IQ has solidified itself as a leader in an emerging industry, specializing in bridging the gap between drone flight service providers and the agriculture industry.

DriftSense uses state-of-the-art, best available technology solutions for collection, modeling, analysis, and optimization of pesticides drift in residential and agricultural areas. At DriftSense, we help growers to precisely control their spraying application - eliminating drift issues, and maximizing on-target spraying. Exposure to non-classic airborne pollution among the general population is dramatically on the rise worldwide, mainly for three reasons: rapid urbanization of the countryside; decline in the number of people directly engaged in agriculture; and the sprawling of cities into rural areas. The solution which DriftSense offers is based on integration of specific data from our growers, precisely tailored for their needs, alongside multiple environmental key sets which are processed through our unique modeling system for an impact analysis. That is how growers can stop "shooting in the dark", and start maximizing their yields. DriftSense helps you control your environment precisely, based on science & data, and not on hunches.

Caulys specializes in providing indoor greenhouse toolkits that facilitate home agriculture, allowing individuals to grow fresh and environmentally friendly fruits and vegetables. The company focuses on urban and vertical farming solutions, making it possible for people to cultivate produce in limited spaces. By promoting eco-friendly practices, Caulys' toolkits minimize transportation needs, reduce energy consumption, and generate less waste, all while avoiding pesticides and genetically modified organisms. This innovative approach enables users to engage in gardening with minimal time commitment each week, bringing the benefits of agriculture closer to urban dwellers.

Lentera Africa is a technology-driven company that supports farmers by providing access to high-value markets for their produce, both locally and for export. It utilizes satellite-based demand planning alongside a mobile platform to aggregate farm produce, ensuring that farmers can effectively meet market demands. Additionally, Lentera develops remote sensors that monitor environmental conditions, capturing satellite and drone data to assess crop health and estimate yields. This innovative approach allows farmers to adapt to climate change through precision agriculture and smart farming practices, while also offering valuable insights to agribusinesses, banks, and insurance companies for improved demand planning and sourcing strategies.

Tender Food is a food technology startup focused on developing plant-based and cultured meat products. Founded by researchers from Harvard University, the company utilizes novel fiber production technology to transform plant proteins into fibrous structures that closely replicate the texture and mouthfeel of traditional meat. This innovative method aims to create alternative meats that not only match the taste and nutritional value of animal meat but also promote vegan food options. Through its sustainable approach, Tender Food seeks to support meat companies and enhance the consumer experience with realistic and environmentally friendly alternatives.

DriftSense uses state-of-the-art, best available technology solutions for collection, modeling, analysis, and optimization of pesticides drift in residential and agricultural areas. At DriftSense, we help growers to precisely control their spraying application - eliminating drift issues, and maximizing on-target spraying. Exposure to non-classic airborne pollution among the general population is dramatically on the rise worldwide, mainly for three reasons: rapid urbanization of the countryside; decline in the number of people directly engaged in agriculture; and the sprawling of cities into rural areas. The solution which DriftSense offers is based on integration of specific data from our growers, precisely tailored for their needs, alongside multiple environmental key sets which are processed through our unique modeling system for an impact analysis. That is how growers can stop "shooting in the dark", and start maximizing their yields. DriftSense helps you control your environment precisely, based on science & data, and not on hunches.

AbuErdan specializes in poultry management solutions, offering a comprehensive cloud-based system tailored for poultry companies. Their services encompass various aspects of poultry operations, including broiler management, breeder and hatchery oversight, slaughterhouse operations, and layer management. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, AbuErdan's platform provides business analytics that empower farmers to make informed, data-driven decisions. This approach is aimed at increasing profitability while minimizing waste, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency. Customer inquiries are managed through multiple channels, including phone and email support, ensuring responsive communication.

SenseGrass, Inc. is a technology company based in Fremont, California, founded in 2017, that specializes in developing Internet of Things (IoT) devices and artificial intelligence software for agriculture. Its core offering is a soil intelligence platform that combines multispectral cameras, aerial drone sensors, and advanced AI algorithms to provide real-time analysis of soil health and nutrient management. The company's solutions cater to a wide range of agricultural stakeholders, including farming companies, landowners, crop insurers, and government departments. By utilizing technologies such as nano-satellite mapping and rover bots, SenseGrass enables farmers to monitor crop conditions, pest populations, and overall plant health. This approach promotes sustainable farming practices by helping to reduce chemical fertilizer use while increasing crop yields.

SolGro is a company specializing in the development of nanomaterials and nanotechnology aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity. It focuses on creating innovative greenhouse canopies that incorporate advanced nanomaterials into the glazing. This technology effectively converts wasted sunlight into usable light, thereby boosting photosynthesis in plants. As a result, farmers benefit from reduced harvest times, increased crop yields, and improved quality of produce. SolGro's services encompass a range of applications, including agriculture, greenhouse technology, and plastics, all designed to optimize light utilization and enhance crop production.

PrimalBee is focused on improving honeybee management through innovative solutions that aim to enhance the interactions among honeybees, parasites, and their environment. The company has developed a patented hive system designed to facilitate honey harvesting, featuring a hive nest comprised of sixteen Langstroth brood frames. This system not only simplifies the honey collection process for beekeepers but also aims to contribute to the sustainability of honeybee populations and redefine the economic landscape for beekeeping.

AMVICUBE is a company that specializes in the development of instruments for analyzing paddy quality. Their innovative machines are designed to assess rice without the need for de-husking, enabling accurate evaluation of paddy for internal cracks, admixtures, and chalkiness. By providing detailed results and analytics via SMS and email, AMVICUBE's technology assists farmers in precisely segregating their rice produce, thereby enhancing quality control and efficiency in the agricultural sector.

Arva Intelligence is a company focused on enhancing sustainable agriculture through an advanced agricultural intelligence platform. By connecting growers to customers in developing environmental industries, it facilitates true sustainability and carbon impact. The platform employs agronomic AI to deliver highly-verified credits while prioritizing producer profitability, thereby maximizing land values both now and in the future. In addition, Arva Intelligence offers AI-powered predictive analytics, environmentally matched seed selection, and comprehensive industry reports. These tools enable farmers to improve the economic viability of the agricultural supply chain while promoting the environmental health of their farmland.

Agricompas specializes in agricultural data analytics, offering a platform that delivers accurate and timely information to growers and agronomists. By partnering with crop federations and research institutes, Agricompas enhances crop management systems, allowing for improved recommendations for growers and policymakers. The platform processes essential data related to economic, technical, social, and environmental factors in agricultural production, enabling farmers to boost productivity and profitability. Additionally, Agricompas focuses on promoting sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact while improving socio-economic conditions in the agricultural sector.

Simbiótica Labs focuses on developing biological technology solutions aimed at enhancing crop productivity. The company creates organic products designed to optimize nutrient absorption in plants while preserving soil health. By revitalizing the root ecosystem and fostering synergy among microorganisms, Simbiótica Labs enables its clients to improve crop yields sustainably.

Labby is an on-the-go food+beverage testing device focusing on the beer and wine production industry. Our technology can be used for a range of applications like counterfeit detection, quality control and even as a virtual brewmate for homebrewers. Our product comprises of a portable testing device and an analytics service that will be tailored for the entire spectrum of users- craft and large breweries, sommeliers, hobbyists and enthusiasts!

Intello Labs specializes in utilizing image recognition and machine learning technologies to assess the quality of agricultural crops. The company has developed an analytics platform that employs AI, including computer vision and deep learning, to provide automated solutions for the food commodities sector. By offering smartphone applications that facilitate grading and quality monitoring of agricultural products, Intello Labs enables growers, traders, retailers, and food service companies to achieve greater transparency and standardization in quality assessment. This approach aims to minimize value risk and reduce wastage within agricultural supply chains.

Farmster is a marketplace for agricultural produce in emerging markets, where most farmers do not have access to the internet. Famers post their produce into the marketplace via an AI-based SMS chatbot, and buyers search for produce by location, time of sale and quantity using the Farmster app or website. Farmster expands connections within the agricultural value chain.

Yarok Microbio has developed an innovative microbiological testing technology that significantly enhances the speed and accuracy of pathogen detection in the food supply chain and agriculture. The system can identify dangerous microbes such as E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella, and various yeasts and molds within 45 minutes, a substantial improvement over traditional testing methods that take days. This rapid testing capability helps food producers safeguard consumer health, prevent costly product recalls, and mitigate potential legal issues. Additionally, Yarok's technology allows for early detection of plant pathogens, enabling agricultural producers to implement timely phytosanitary measures and reduce pesticide use, thereby minimizing losses of high-value crops. The company's research and development laboratory is located in Jerusalem, Israel, while a demonstration lab in Milan, Italy, supports marketing efforts in Europe. Yarok has been recognized for its contributions to agribusiness innovation, receiving the 2017 Innovation Award from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and being named one of the top disruptors in the food technology sector by the Institute of Food Technologists in 2019.

eFarm.cm operates as a comprehensive eCommerce and value chain partner in agribusiness, focusing on the promotion and sale of agro-pastoral products from Cameroon and across Africa. The platform facilitates connections between buyers and sellers, integrating information and communication technology to streamline the buying and selling of agricultural goods. It offers various online payment methods and collaborates with logistics companies to ensure the safe transport and delivery of products. In addition to providing an online marketplace, eFarm.cm supports producers by offering technical and logistical assistance in areas such as production, harvest, and post-harvest management, particularly in remote farming communities. The company also engages in the production, preservation, and sale of agricultural goods to maintain reliable supply chains. Furthermore, eFarm.cm features an academy that provides training and practical experience in agriculture, enhancing the skills of individuals within the sector.

Agricision develops technology to assist in the improvement of efficiency in world food production.

LahakX specializes in agricultural-robotics technology, providing a fleet of autonomous drones designed for efficient crop spraying. The company offers a comprehensive solution that enables growers and applicators to deploy these drones with ease, allowing for precise and sustainable crop protection. Their technology facilitates both uniform coverage of large farm areas and targeted spot spraying, significantly reducing chemical use. By utilizing a modular fleet and advanced software, LahakX enhances operational efficiency, lowers labor and service costs, and improves overall productivity and safety in agricultural practices. Growers can either purchase the complete spraying solution or engage LahakX to provide spraying services, making their value proposition widely accessible. The company's operations in the U.S. commenced earlier this year, marking a significant advancement in agricultural innovation.

Franklin Robotics, LLC is a company based in North Billerica, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing robots for the agricultural sector. Founded in 2015, the company has created Tertill, an autonomous and solar-powered robot designed specifically for small-scale growers. Tertill operates in gardens, utilizing a small weed whacker to effectively manage weeds while avoiding plants and obstacles. This waterproof and chemical-free solution allows gardeners to focus on cultivating their desired plants, as Tertill handles daily weeding tasks independently.

Good Nature Agro is a social enterprise based in Chipata, Zambia, focused on empowering small-scale farmers to generate sustainable income. The company recruits groups of farmers who nominate a member to serve as a Private Extension Agent (PEA). These PEAs receive training in agronomy and community engagement, enabling them to provide tailored support and guidance to fellow farmers throughout the growing season. Good Nature Agro supplies quality legume seeds and offers loans to facilitate improved farming practices. At harvest time, the company serves as a reliable market for the produce, specifically certified legume seeds, which allows farmers to earn significantly more compared to traditional cash crops like maize and cotton. Since its founding in 2014, Good Nature Agro has aimed to enhance agricultural productivity and income for local farming communities.

DryGro Ltd. is an agriculture technology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing innovative growing techniques to cultivate fruits, vegetables, and animal feed crops in arid and otherwise unproductive lands. By utilizing water lentils, which grow significantly faster and require less water than traditional crops like soybean, DryGro offers a sustainable alternative for producing high-quality feed ingredients for aquaculture, dairy, beef, and poultry industries. The company aims to lower the cost of feed ingredients while promoting climate-smart agricultural practices. DryGro has received recognition from various organizations, including the European Space Agency and Innovate UK, and is currently working on a demonstration farm in Naivasha, Kenya, supported by partnerships with SNV Netherlands Development Agency and the UK Department for International Development.

Crop Intellect operates a research and development company intended to develop innovative agricultural technologies for improved crop productivity. The company's research and development services focus on cultivation consultancy services, growing technologically advanced crop nutrition products, developing plant technology, photocatalyst and chlorophyll sensors that increase calcium uptake to increase shelf life and fruit uniformity, enabling cultivators and agriculture businesses to deploy smart agricultural techniques, increase crop yields and reduce inputs of agrochemicals for food sustainability.

Cabbige, Inc. is a company that develops and markets a web application aimed at enhancing the profitability of small farms. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Cabbige employs a proprietary price optimization algorithm that assists farmers in determining the most advantageous prices for their crops and selecting appropriate distribution channels. The application facilitates the transition of post-harvest business activities to digital platforms, enabling farm owners to effectively monitor their operations and manage crops and other products. As of January 2018, Cabbige operates as a subsidiary of Freight Farms, Inc. The company's focus extends beyond just agricultural practices; it emphasizes the economic sustainability of local food systems, ensuring that farmers can achieve profitability and provide fair wages to their workers.

BovControl is a company that provides a cloud-based data collection and analysis tool specifically designed for livestock management, primarily focusing on cattle. Founded by Danilo Leao in 2013, the company operates from its headquarters in Silicon Valley and São Paulo, Brazil. BovControl's application offers comprehensive reports, graphics, and analyses that cater to various stakeholders in the cattle industry, including ranchers, processors, brands, and technical consultants. The tool simplifies cattle management by facilitating data collection and inventory management, which helps ranchers enhance productivity in meat, milk, and genetics production. Additionally, BovControl aims to address broader issues such as food security and climate impact by promoting better efficiency in livestock operations.

AutoAgronom's team combines significant industry experience and expertise with an innovative and strategic approach. They share a passion for agricultre, their products and the environment. AutoAgronom's development and success can be attributed to a unique intersection of skills. Their staff and advisors include experts in cutting edge Fuzzy Logic technology, leading agronomic specialists and researchers, seasoned farmers, and innovative strategists.