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Cynomys is the first company to have patented an IoT solution for monitoring environmental parameters and consumption rates in animal farms. We developed a self-contained device that allows to control over 30 parameters that affect animal welfare, environmental impact, farm consumptions and hence the overall productivity of the farm, all from our secure cloud platform. We deliver our solutions to any kind of livestock farm. We have been on the market since 2018 and as per September 2020 we have customers in Italy, Spain, France, The Netherlands and Mexico. Our main customers are animal feed producers and distributors, as well as medium and large livestock companies. Our management team is composed of three highly qualified people with experience in technology building, software and hardware development and testing and communication. They are fully committed to help the livestock sector become more conscious and sustainable.

Convergent Bio creates new sustainable clean agriculture systems that improve, clean, and make our food supply healthier for people and the environment.

Proofminder is an innovative platform focused on precision agriculture, providing growers with micro-level actionable insights on every leaf and plant. Established in 2021, the company combines AI technology and visual data to enable sustainable production practices across various agricultural sectors. Its platform facilitates a wide range of applications, including crop monitoring, plant disease and weed detection, flowering and canopy analysis, and weather damage assessments. By partnering with drone service providers and other stakeholders in the agroindustry, Proofminder delivers a comprehensive experience for crop and seed producers, including those in roots, vegetables, orchards, and vineyards. Recognized for its contributions, Proofminder was awarded "Most Innovative Agri Startup of 2021" by the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture and was shortlisted in the top three for global agri-innovation in 2021 and 2022. Through its advanced monitoring capabilities, Proofminder aims to enhance the sustainability, innovation, and profitability of the agroindustry, helping growers adapt to ever-changing environmental conditions.

Wandering Shepherd develops smart herd management system that monitors the health, location, and traceability of livestock.

Advanced Agriscience is a public benefit company focused on synthetic biology and the creation of biological solutions for managing abiotic stress in agriculture. By leveraging synthetic biology, the firm designs and develops microbes that enhance crop protection and promote climate resilience. This innovative approach allows farmers to minimize their dependence on traditional chemical pesticides, thereby improving the sustainability of agricultural practices. Through its work, Advanced Agriscience aims to contribute to more resilient farming systems and environmentally friendly solutions in the agricultural sector.

ShareFarm is a digital farm economy that leverages technology to simplify the distribution chain from farm to institution. Their aggregate procurement platform pairs farms with institutions in a collective marketplace that uses demand-based forecasting to stabilize regional food systems.

Farmer's Legacy Biotech develops farm seeds that are optimum in agronomic and nutritional value. They concentrate on identifying inefficiencies in agriculture and creating biotechnology-based solutions for them.

Smart Paddock is an Australian company focused on enhancing the livestock industry through innovative technology. It has developed a smart ear tag, known as the Bluebell tag, which attaches to the ear of livestock and collects real-time data on health, behavior, and location. This device employs IoT technology to monitor vital indicators such as temperature and mobility, providing farmers with critical insights through a web dashboard or mobile application. By analyzing the data collected, Smart Paddock enables producers to improve animal health and well-being, manage pedigree effectively, and optimize pasture land utilization. This approach aims to modernize farming practices and increase production efficiency in the livestock sector.

ML Models: > 200 models to predict Grain & Oilseed prices, yields, spreads, others. Analysis: Scenario simulations, Monte Carlo simulations, Sensitivity Analysis, Ad-hoc requests. Consolidated Data: World Climate data, Satellite data, Grain & Oilseed World PSD, freight rates, others. Others: Customized ML models & reports.

Laconik is an agricultural technology company that develops a platform aimed at enhancing decision-making in farming by leveraging existing data and technology. The platform integrates seamlessly with major digital agriculture systems, allowing farmers to utilize standard hardware and software from modern farm machinery. By employing machine learning algorithms, Laconik analyzes collected data to optimize fertilizer application rates, taking into account spatial variability and focusing on return on investment. This approach enables farmers to conduct replicated trials, measure the actual profitability of fertilizer use, and make informed economic decisions based on precise recommendations.

NewWave Biotech is an organic farming company focused on achieving agricultural sustainability. The company aims to produce greater volumes of nutritious crops while minimizing resource inputs compared to conventional practices. By emphasizing the remediation and enhancement of soil quality, NewWave Biotech enables farmers to rehabilitate their land through straightforward methods. This approach not only improves agricultural productivity but also promotes the sustained availability of food, water, and clean energy. Through its innovative practices, NewWave Biotech contributes to a more sustainable agricultural system.

Livestock Water Recycling, Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the manufacture of livestock waste recycling systems, primarily targeting dairy and hog operations across North America. Founded in 1989 and based in Calgary, the company focuses on enhancing the economic and environmental sustainability of livestock farming through its patented manure treatment systems. These systems, including the on-site fertilizer PLANT, isolate and concentrate manure, allowing for the recovery of clean water and the production of two distinct fertilizers for precision application. This innovative approach addresses the challenges of high fertilizer costs and the demand for renewable natural gas, presenting a significant opportunity for resource recovery in agriculture. Livestock Water Recycling operates in various international markets, including the United States, Lebanon, and Northern Ireland, and aims to expand its presence through strategic partnerships. By digitizing manure management and promoting sustainable practices, the company contributes to the development of climate-smart food systems and aims to enhance agricultural productivity while promoting resource conservation.

Solena is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing agricultural productivity through the study of soil microbiomes. By developing biological capital technologies, Solena aims to improve farmers' profitability by providing tailored biological inputs that help preserve and calibrate soil diversity. The company offers sampling kits that measure and appraise the biological health of soils, giving farmers access to valuable insights and tools for sustainable farming practices. This approach supports environmentally friendly agriculture while addressing the challenges faced by modern farmers.

AirSmat Limited specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven software for drones, aimed at enhancing agricultural practices. The company offers a suite of products, including SmatCrows for capturing and sharing aerial images, SmatMapper for generating detailed 2D and 3D maps from large data sets, and SmatSat, which integrates satellite imagery and weather data for fields. SmatAI employs computer vision and algorithms to process data collected by drones, while SmatPortal serves as a centralized platform for accessing processed data insights. AirSmat's technology enables farmers to monitor growth trends, assess plant health, and optimize crop yields, contributing to more efficient farming operations. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Finchley, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Lagos, Nigeria, AirSmat targets not only agriculture but also sectors such as construction, oil and gas, and solar energy, addressing the growing need for data intelligence across various industries.

Agrology is an agricultural technology company recognized for its contributions to sustainable farming practices and a recipient of a National Science Foundation award. Operating from offices in Alexandria, Virginia, and Salinas, California, Agrology provides real-time data that enables growers to assess the ecological and agronomic impacts of regenerative farming. The company focuses on monitoring soil health, microbial activity, carbon cycles, nitrous oxide emissions, net ecosystem exchange, and microclimatic conditions. This data helps farmers connect regenerative practices to measurable reductions in greenhouse gases and other ecological benefits. Additionally, Agrology's predictive agriculture system offers insights that assist farmers in adapting to climate change while improving soil sequestration and generating carbon credits. The company is trusted by prominent growers, researchers, and global consumer packaged goods brands.

TRIC Robotics, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Newark, DE, specializes in developing robotic technology aimed at automating agricultural practices, specifically for strawberry farms. The company focuses on providing an autonomous, non-chemical pesticide alternative that enhances farming efficiency. Its modular robotic systems are equipped with capabilities for event monitoring, infrared detection, chemical detection, pipe inspection, and environmental sensing. This innovative approach allows farmers to access effective treatment options that increase profitability while reducing labor demands.

Ac-Planta Inc. is a Japan-based agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2018. It specializes in researching, manufacturing, and selling acetic acid-based biostimulants and agrochemicals designed to enhance plant resilience against heat, drought, and salt damage. One of its key products, Skeepon, is formulated to improve the adaptability of plants in challenging environmental conditions, addressing issues related to climate change. Through the innovative application of epigenetic technology, Ac-Planta aims to enhance plant growth and quality, ultimately contributing to increased agricultural productivity and food security while combating desertification. The company's efforts are focused on solving global food and environmental challenges through scientific advancements in plant health.

Ficosterra is a marine biotechnology company focused on providing innovative solutions for agriculture through the use of algae. The company specializes in manufacturing and marketing 100% vegetable and organic fertilizers and biofertilizers that incorporate algae and microorganisms. These products aim to regenerate soil and optimize agricultural yields, enhancing the development of crops and plants. By combining algae with microorganisms, Ficosterra’s offerings transfer active ingredients from marine resources to agricultural applications, helping farmers improve crop productivity while also increasing plant resistance to pathogens and environmental stress. As a spin-off of Hispanagar SA, which has over 50 years of experience in marine resource treatment, Ficosterra is positioned to make significant contributions to sustainable farming practices.

SWAN Systems is a software company that provides a cloud-based platform for precision irrigation and nutrient management for agriculture. Their platform integrates data from multiple sources to create personalized irrigation and nutrient plans that optimize crop yields, minimize waste, and reduce costs. SWAN's technology also includes real-time monitoring and analytics to help growers make informed decisions about their irrigation and fertilization practices. Their goal is to help farmers increase their profitability while also promoting sustainable agriculture.

AirSmat Limited specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven software for drones, aimed at enhancing agricultural practices. The company offers a suite of products, including SmatCrows for capturing and sharing aerial images, SmatMapper for generating detailed 2D and 3D maps from large data sets, and SmatSat, which integrates satellite imagery and weather data for fields. SmatAI employs computer vision and algorithms to process data collected by drones, while SmatPortal serves as a centralized platform for accessing processed data insights. AirSmat's technology enables farmers to monitor growth trends, assess plant health, and optimize crop yields, contributing to more efficient farming operations. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Finchley, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Lagos, Nigeria, AirSmat targets not only agriculture but also sectors such as construction, oil and gas, and solar energy, addressing the growing need for data intelligence across various industries.

Our goal is to enable growers to maximize yield and reduce costs by turning center-pivot irrigation systems into robotics platform for autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection. Autonomous Pivot’s platform utilizes the world’s first on-pivot Ground Penetrating Radar for continuous noninvasive sensing of soil water content, together with proprietary deep learning and AI agronomist technologies, the platform enables fully automatic symptoms detection and autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection.

Pikassist specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative mushroom harvesting equipment aimed at streamlining the harvesting process. The company's device effectively automates the cutting of mushroom stems, allowing workers to quickly and gently place the mushrooms into tills, punnets, or boxes. This technology significantly enhances efficiency, enabling harvesters to achieve picking rates that are two to three times faster than traditional methods, while also consistently meeting weight targets. By simplifying the harvesting process, Pikassist aims to improve productivity for mushroom growers.

ReEnvision Ag specializes in the development of advanced row crop planters aimed at enhancing efficiency in commercial agriculture. The company's innovative planter system, which is currently under provisional patent, utilizes a cone-shaped dibble to ensure precise seed placement and spacing. This technology significantly minimizes the number of necessary field passes for operations like disc ripping and field cultivating, resulting in reduced labor, machinery, and fuel costs for farmers. By promoting a traceable and sustainable food source, ReEnvision Ag enables farmers to optimize crop yields and profit potential while minimizing environmental impact.

Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company that focuses on improving soil health through its proprietary platform, the TopSoil Tool. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag offers a range of services designed to assist farmers and agricultural companies. Its platform provides data mapping, soil fertility recommendations, harvest analytics, and crop planning tools, all aimed at promoting regenerative agricultural practices. The company also emphasizes the use of soil testing technologies to tailor recommendations that enhance soil health. By collaborating with a network of agronomists, Continuum Ag aims to build a comprehensive soil database, supporting farmers in analyzing and improving soil conditions to boost crop yields.

Mi Terro is a company focused on developing eco-friendly materials from agricultural waste, specifically targeting the flexible packaging sector. Unlike other businesses that convert agricultural byproducts into food items, Mi Terro repurposes this waste to create ocean degradable and home compostable packaging solutions. Their innovative materials can be utilized across various applications, including fresh produce, dry food, fashion, and cleaning products. By using agricultural byproducts, Mi Terro's process significantly reduces energy consumption and lowers carbon emissions compared to traditional plastic and paper production, generating up to 90% less CO2. The company aims to redefine the circular economy by transforming waste into sustainable materials, ultimately providing additional income opportunities for farmers worldwide and addressing global environmental challenges.

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.

Cynomys is the first company to have patented an IoT solution for monitoring environmental parameters and consumption rates in animal farms. We developed a self-contained device that allows to control over 30 parameters that affect animal welfare, environmental impact, farm consumptions and hence the overall productivity of the farm, all from our secure cloud platform. We deliver our solutions to any kind of livestock farm. We have been on the market since 2018 and as per September 2020 we have customers in Italy, Spain, France, The Netherlands and Mexico. Our main customers are animal feed producers and distributors, as well as medium and large livestock companies. Our management team is composed of three highly qualified people with experience in technology building, software and hardware development and testing and communication. They are fully committed to help the livestock sector become more conscious and sustainable.

Ficosterra is a marine biotechnology company focused on providing innovative solutions for agriculture through the use of algae. The company specializes in manufacturing and marketing 100% vegetable and organic fertilizers and biofertilizers that incorporate algae and microorganisms. These products aim to regenerate soil and optimize agricultural yields, enhancing the development of crops and plants. By combining algae with microorganisms, Ficosterra’s offerings transfer active ingredients from marine resources to agricultural applications, helping farmers improve crop productivity while also increasing plant resistance to pathogens and environmental stress. As a spin-off of Hispanagar SA, which has over 50 years of experience in marine resource treatment, Ficosterra is positioned to make significant contributions to sustainable farming practices.

Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company that focuses on improving soil health through its proprietary platform, the TopSoil Tool. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag offers a range of services designed to assist farmers and agricultural companies. Its platform provides data mapping, soil fertility recommendations, harvest analytics, and crop planning tools, all aimed at promoting regenerative agricultural practices. The company also emphasizes the use of soil testing technologies to tailor recommendations that enhance soil health. By collaborating with a network of agronomists, Continuum Ag aims to build a comprehensive soil database, supporting farmers in analyzing and improving soil conditions to boost crop yields.

Lucent BioSciences is a Vancouver-based AgTech start-up driven by accelerating the transition of agriculture to sustainability. Lucent Bio has developed a novel patent-pending fertilizer for agriculture called "Soileos'' using cellulose fibre as a delivery agent. The product improves yield and soil health, and is climate positive, non-polluting, and sustainable.

ARPAC delivers important results in pest control through their own research and development of their aircraft and application systems; as well as, performing services in locations where other vehicles can not reach.

Tarvos is a Brazilian company established in 2017, specializing in agricultural pest monitoring solutions. It has developed a sensor-based trap that counts and classifies insects, providing real-time data to farmers. This technology helps identify pest locations and optimal intervention times, enabling timely and effective pest control. Additionally, the platform assesses pest pressure and potential crop damage, facilitating informed decision-making regarding insecticide application. By offering these insights, Tarvos aims to enhance crop monitoring and improve agricultural yields for its clients.

Pink Farms is the first urban vertical farm in Latin America, focusing on producing pesticide-free food in a controlled environment. The company specializes in the cultivation of lettuces and microgreens using a hydroponic growing system, ensuring that customers receive organic and nutritious food alternatives. Committed to sustainability, Pink Farms emphasizes minimizing waste throughout the supply chain while delivering high-quality, safe products directly to urban consumers. By allowing customers to easily access natural leaves, Pink Farms aims to enhance urban living through healthier food options.

AgroTools is a leading digital platform for corporate agribusiness, providing comprehensive solutions that facilitate the management of risks and opportunities in rural operations. With nearly 15 years of experience, the company leverages advanced technology to analyze over 1,300 layers of data from various sources, enhancing decision-making for cooperatives, traders, reinsurers, and food retailers. The platform monitors more than 4.5 million rural territories and oversees significant financial portfolios, including BRL 50 billion in rural finance and BRL 100 billion in agribusiness operations. AgroTools aims to democratize access to vital information, thus supporting sustainability and profitability within the agribusiness sector. Its digital tools enable clients to gain insights into crop performance, ensure quality checks, and implement production enhancement strategies, ultimately improving efficiency across the agricultural value chain.

Grão Direto LTDA operates a digital trading platform that facilitates the buying and selling of grains, connecting farmers and grain buyers in a more efficient manner. Founded in 2016 and based in Uberaba, Brazil, the platform enables users to negotiate and finalize deals for spot, future, or barter trades. It enhances market intelligence, allowing producers and buyers to make informed decisions regarding pricing and grain selection. Additionally, Grão Direto supports various processes related to grain trading, including logistics, contract management, and financial products. The platform is accessible via both a web interface and a smartphone application, catering to a diverse range of users, including cooperatives, trading companies, traditional brokers, and warehouses. By integrating technology into grain commercialization, Grão Direto aims to modernize the agricultural commodity chain in Brazil and beyond.

Growers currently lose 75% of crop yield potential due to decision errors in plant health and nutrition management. DigiFarmz uses algorithms that combine biotic (genetics, pathogen, etc.) and abiotic (climate, sowing dates, location, etc.) parameters and a big data with more than sixteen years of field and greenhouse researches, to provide real-time dynamic recommendations for the very reality of each farm and field plot, optimizing the use of agrochemicals, increasing the yield and profitability of crops.

Pure Life Carbon is an AgTech business specializing in advanced carbon products for the agricultural industry. The company focuses on R&D, environmental impacts, and the displacement of outdated products. It is on a mission to create technologies that will protect the environment, reduce the impact of global warming, and support premium crop growth and production. Pure Life Carbon was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

Annelida Organics is a vermiculture company that manufactures and sells vermicompost and organic plant food.

Picketa Systems Precision specializes in advanced plant tissue analysis technology that enables real-time evaluation of nutrient content in crops. By providing a system that eliminates turnaround time for analyzing plant samples, the company allows growers to make timely, data-driven decisions that enhance their agricultural practices. Its platform independently scans nutrient concentrations from plant tissues and soil, offering insights related to nutrient data, location-specific weather, and fertilizer application history. This information helps farmers manage fertilizer use effectively and optimize their crop yields season after season. Through its innovative approach, Picketa Systems Precision supports growers in tracking field performance and assessing the impact of different agricultural techniques and products.

AgGene is an agricultural biotechnology company focused on developing innovative plant traits to tackle challenges in crop production. The company's flagship technology, GTPase accelerating protein technology, enhances the protein content in plant tissues, contributing to improved protein yields. By employing genomics and molecular plant breeding techniques, including gene editing, AgGene provides solutions that enable clients to enhance the quality and quantity of protein in crops.

Soilgenic is focused on Climate Smart Technologies for Agriculture. Fertilizers are responsible for feeding.

Growcer is a manufacturer of modular hydroponic farms that provide a simple solution to locally grow and sell fresh profitable crops year-round, regardless of the climate.

Canadian Rockies Hemp Corporation offers hemp processing, processed hemp fiber, and biomaterials for industrial uses. Their hemp fiber decorticator facility is capable of processing canadian hemp for fiber, dust, and products, enabling farmers to add hemp.

HEMPALTA is an agricultural technology company established in 2022, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The company specializes in innovative hemp processing and product creation, utilizing industrial hemp that is sustainably grown in Southern Alberta. HEMPALTA operates a state-of-the-art HempTrain Advanced Processing Plant located in Calgary, where it processes its hemp to develop a range of products. The company's focus is on harnessing the potential of hemp to create sustainable solutions in various applications.

Soilgenic is focused on Climate Smart Technologies for Agriculture. Fertilizers are responsible for feeding.

Umami Bioworks focuses on the discovery and development of a platform for scalable production of cultivated seafood, aiming to protect endangered marine species while providing consumers with sustainable seafood options. The company specializes in cell-based food products made from fish cells and tissues, ensuring that their offerings are free from harmful substances such as mercury, antibiotics, microplastics, and ocean pollutants. By employing systems engineering principles, Umami Bioworks seeks to accelerate the industrialization of cell cultivation, facilitating local and cost-effective production of innovative seafood alternatives. Their automated, modular production system is designed to support the creation of affordable, cell-cultured seafood and meat, utilizing low-cost, serum-free media and advanced marine cell lines.

Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company that focuses on improving soil health through its proprietary platform, the TopSoil Tool. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag offers a range of services designed to assist farmers and agricultural companies. Its platform provides data mapping, soil fertility recommendations, harvest analytics, and crop planning tools, all aimed at promoting regenerative agricultural practices. The company also emphasizes the use of soil testing technologies to tailor recommendations that enhance soil health. By collaborating with a network of agronomists, Continuum Ag aims to build a comprehensive soil database, supporting farmers in analyzing and improving soil conditions to boost crop yields.

Geco Engineering creates digital solutions for strategic weed management in farm areas using data from equipment and remote sensing.

Lupin Platform is an agribusiness dedicated to creating a vertically integrated lupin value chain. The company specializes in producing sweet lupin ingredients and food products, aiming to transform the food industry. By overseeing the entire production process, from seed to final product, Lupin Platform ensures the availability of high-quality lupin-based ingredients and foods for its customers.

Veridi Technologies develops innovative technology aimed at enabling farmers to detect plant diseases and pathogens at early stages. By utilizing computer vision and automated microscopy, the company enhances the accuracy, affordability, and scalability of laboratory diagnostics. This advanced technology not only helps in identifying plant pathogens but also analyzes soil biodiversity, ultimately reducing the reliance on pesticides. As a result, farmers can achieve higher yields while promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Prairie Vertical Farms operates commercial-scale vertical farms with a focus on enhancing the fresh food supply chain. The company aims to disrupt traditional supply chains for fresh local produce by establishing large-scale vertical farms that grow high-quality leafy greens. By supplying both local and national retailers, Prairie Vertical Farms provides reasonably priced leafy greens, reducing the reliance on imports. This approach not only helps to conserve water usage but also lowers greenhouse gas emissions associated with the leafy greens supply chain.

AgriPlay Ventures is a vertical farming and technology firm focused on alleviating food poverty by transforming underutilized commercial spaces into efficient indoor farms. The company employs modular vertical farming technology that allows for crop cultivation in urban settings while minimizing resource usage. Utilizing hydroponics, LED lighting, and automated controls, AgriPlay's systems enable clients to grow a diverse range of crops in repurposed infrastructure. This innovative approach not only reduces dependence on traditional agriculture but also promotes a more sustainable food system.

Smart Agri Labs specializes in developing an AI-powered crop input intelligence platform aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and climate resilience. The company provides farmers and agribusinesses with data-driven solutions, starting with seed variety recommendations and extending to a wider array of crop inputs, including biologicals. Their platform integrates advanced machine learning techniques with crowdsourced data analytics, fostering a collaborative environment where farmers, agricultural experts, and data scientists can share insights and knowledge. This approach not only aims to improve the sustainability and profitability of small farms globally but also empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding crop input selection, placement, and management.

iClassifier is a developer of an artificial intelligence platform aimed at enhancing the livestock industry through data management and analysis. The company focuses on monitoring animal health, automating assessments, and anticipating animal behavior, which leads to improved efficiency and better farming outcomes. Its digital tools are designed to evaluate livestock for health and structural traits, facilitating early detection of diseases such as lameness. Additionally, iClassifier offers consulting services and smart analysis to assist farmers in managing time and costs effectively. By enabling proactive health management, iClassifier helps farmers improve production, ensure animal longevity, and maintain high standards of animal welfare.

Muddy Machines develops autonomous robots aimed at assisting farms with labor-intensive crops by automating fieldwork. The company initially focuses on its green asparagus harvest technology while planning to expand its capabilities to other crops. Additionally, Muddy Machines is exploring the use of its robotic platform for other labor-intensive tasks, such as weeding and precision applications. The robots utilize computer vision and machine learning to assess crop maturity and perform selective harvesting, ensuring that crops are picked with care to minimize damage. This innovation enables farmers to increase local produce yields and maintain the freshness of their crops.

FarmWise provides technology-based services that allow farmers to streamline farm operations and increase food production efficiency. It offers a productive mechanical weeding implement for vegetable crops, along with its exceptional training and support program. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Muddy Machines develops autonomous robots aimed at assisting farms with labor-intensive crops by automating fieldwork. The company initially focuses on its green asparagus harvest technology while planning to expand its capabilities to other crops. Additionally, Muddy Machines is exploring the use of its robotic platform for other labor-intensive tasks, such as weeding and precision applications. The robots utilize computer vision and machine learning to assess crop maturity and perform selective harvesting, ensuring that crops are picked with care to minimize damage. This innovation enables farmers to increase local produce yields and maintain the freshness of their crops.

Space AG creates innovative solutions for the agricultural sector. It offers an integrated platform for management of specialty crops that combines data captured from drones - equipped with infrared and thermal cameras - and from mobile sensors attached to tractors. It has generated artificial intelligence models that help farmers make better decisions, maximizing their yields and optimizing the use of critical resources such as water, fertilizers, and pesticides.

We're building the world's densest digital trap network to accurately gauge insect pest pressure. This helps millions of farmers in precisely combating crop-eating insects, accelerating a transition to more sustainable methods. Good for the farmer, the environment and for our food security

Pharm Robotics LLC, founded in 2019 and based in San Jacinto, California, specializes in developing robotic systems for dairy farms to enhance the inoculation process for cows. The company's technology integrates a robotic injection system with tools such as radio frequency identification (RFID) and a camera ID reader, allowing for the automated identification and administration of vaccinations and fertility treatments. The system captures detailed data on each cow, including the timing of pharmaceutical administration, types of medication, dosages, and weight. This information is transmitted to the cloud, providing farmers with real-time insights that help improve herd health management, optimize labor usage, and boost immunization and pregnancy rates. By leveraging automation and machine learning, Pharm Robotics aims to promote sustainable practices and enhance the overall economic viability of dairy farming.

Space AG creates innovative solutions for the agricultural sector. It offers an integrated platform for management of specialty crops that combines data captured from drones - equipped with infrared and thermal cameras - and from mobile sensors attached to tractors. It has generated artificial intelligence models that help farmers make better decisions, maximizing their yields and optimizing the use of critical resources such as water, fertilizers, and pesticides.

Muddy Machines develops autonomous robots aimed at assisting farms with labor-intensive crops by automating fieldwork. The company initially focuses on its green asparagus harvest technology while planning to expand its capabilities to other crops. Additionally, Muddy Machines is exploring the use of its robotic platform for other labor-intensive tasks, such as weeding and precision applications. The robots utilize computer vision and machine learning to assess crop maturity and perform selective harvesting, ensuring that crops are picked with care to minimize damage. This innovation enables farmers to increase local produce yields and maintain the freshness of their crops.

We're building the world's densest digital trap network to accurately gauge insect pest pressure. This helps millions of farmers in precisely combating crop-eating insects, accelerating a transition to more sustainable methods. Good for the farmer, the environment and for our food security

AGvisorPRO is a platform designed to connect individuals in the agricultural sector with experts who can provide valuable insights and solutions. The platform facilitates real-time interactions with a diverse range of specialists, including independent consultants, equipment professionals, and government experts. AGvisorPRO offers various services, including a comprehensive soil interpretation process, yield monitoring, energy and agricultural assistance, and crop protection recommendations. By enabling quick access to expertise, the platform helps farmers and agricultural professionals address the challenges they face, thereby enhancing productivity and decision-making in the industry. The platform also monetizes by allowing companies to connect with users seeking agricultural advice and services.

Ladybug Robotics specializes in developing autonomous robotics technology aimed at alleviating labor shortages in agriculture. The company provides intelligent devices equipped with advanced sensors that enable them to accurately sense their surroundings and navigate independently. These autonomous machines are designed to automate repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, offering AI-powered plant-level automation as a service to farmers. By ensuring high precision and adhering to strict quality control standards, Ladybug Robotics helps growers efficiently manage their operations and enhance productivity.

Nurture Growth Bio fertilizer is a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical fertilizers. They produce liquid organic fertilizer. They help customers increase their yields while decreasing their other chemical inputs, resulting in a bountiful harvest and an increase in revenue.

RHST Industries has developed a disruptive NATURE-BASED SOLUTION technology that directly impacts sustainable and resilient agriculture by addressing and alleviating the current and increasing challenges related to climate change and freshwater scarcity.

Susterre is pioneering the use of ultra-high pressure fluid jet technology for row crop planting and seeding applications.

Bloomfield Robotics has continuous ai inspection that digitalizes the health and performance of every plant from seed to harvest. It is to help growers precisely, efficiently, and affordably assess every plant. Their technology is an innovative, easy-to-use, and cost-effective combination of ground-based image capture and deep learning-based processing.

Lucent BioSciences is a Vancouver-based AgTech start-up driven by accelerating the transition of agriculture to sustainability. Lucent Bio has developed a novel patent-pending fertilizer for agriculture called "Soileos'' using cellulose fibre as a delivery agent. The product improves yield and soil health, and is climate positive, non-polluting, and sustainable.

OneCup AI specializes in advanced livestock monitoring through its innovative product, BETSY (Bovine Expert Tracking and Surveillance). Utilizing computer vision technology, BETSY functions as a non-intrusive identification system for various animals, including cattle, sheep, bison, pigs, goats, and pets. The platform generates unique visual IDs for each animal, allowing ranchers to track their health, growth, nutrition, activity, and phenotypes without the need for physical hardware or animal confinement. BETSY proactively alerts ranchers to potential emergencies, such as health issues or predator threats, ensuring they can respond promptly. This technology represents a significant advancement in animal management, embedding human-like intelligence into an easy-to-use, cloud or edge-based AI system.

Our goal is to enable growers to maximize yield and reduce costs by turning center-pivot irrigation systems into robotics platform for autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection. Autonomous Pivot’s platform utilizes the world’s first on-pivot Ground Penetrating Radar for continuous noninvasive sensing of soil water content, together with proprietary deep learning and AI agronomist technologies, the platform enables fully automatic symptoms detection and autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection.

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.

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.

Talam Biotech is dedicated to harnessing the power of the soil microbiome to tackle key agricultural challenges. The company develops natural, microbial-based solutions that not only enhance crop yields but also help reduce toxins in crops and minimize pollutants in arable soil. By focusing on bio-remediation, Talam Biotech creates products that improve soil fertility, aid in the cleanup of contaminated soil and water, and block the uptake of heavy metals by crops. This approach aims to promote sustainable and healthier food production systems, ultimately contributing to the goal of providing safe food for a growing global population.

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.

Spornado is an Agtech company focused on providing an early alert system for crop diseases, specifically targeting risks such as sclerotinia in canola and late blight in potatoes. The company's innovative wind-powered air sampler collects disease spores from the air and water, enabling farmers to detect the presence of crop diseases before they manifest visibly in the fields. By utilizing highly sensitive DNA analysis, Spornado allows farmers to make informed decisions on when and what fungal pesticides to apply. This approach not only reduces the guesswork associated with fungicide spraying but also helps optimize the timing and selection of treatments, ultimately saving farmers time and money while protecting crop yields.

Agri Marketplace is a B2B cloud based platform for real transactions of agricultural products. We have built a complete digital solution with different added value services: marketplace to buy & sell, logistics services, quality inspections, secure payments and legal support. We believe our project is grounded on values of transparency and fair trade, and our business model aims to redistribute the value in whole food supply chain, in order to increase returns to those who assume more risks (e.g. farmers) and reduce the amount paid by the agro-industry buyers. We believe the platform’s model we envision is innovative and disruptive.

GroGuru Inc. is a technology company based in La Jolla, California, that specializes in smart irrigation solutions for agriculture. Founded in 2014, GroGuru provides software as a service focused on irrigation monitoring and management. The company's platform utilizes an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor network to deliver precise measurements of soil moisture, salinity, and temperature. This data-driven system enables farmers to optimize water usage and improve crop yields by offering real-time insights and recommendations for irrigation scheduling and water management. GroGuru aims to promote sustainable farming practices while enhancing agricultural productivity and conserving water resources, ultimately helping farmers reduce input costs associated with water, energy, and fertilizer.

Instacrops is a AgTech platform that integrates technologies and provides services for farmers. Instacrops is a virtual assistant that combines high power Software and IoT modules to optimize irrigation, weather forecasts, detect pest and diseases, maximize fertilizers, giving real time recommendations for farmers with actionable insights.

Milk Moovement is a software company focused on the dairy industry, specializing in the raw milk supply chain. Founded in 2018 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the company offers a cloud-based platform that connects various stakeholders in the dairy supply chain. Its milk management system serves as an Enterprise Resource Platform for tracking milk pick-ups and monitoring production, which helps identify process improvements and enhance performance. The platform includes features such as transportation monitoring, production tracking, quality assessment, and producer payment, providing users with access to essential metrics and historical data. By streamlining operations and reducing waste, Milk Moovement aims to increase efficiency and profitability across the dairy supply chain.

Livestock Water Recycling, Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the manufacture of livestock waste recycling systems, primarily targeting dairy and hog operations across North America. Founded in 1989 and based in Calgary, the company focuses on enhancing the economic and environmental sustainability of livestock farming through its patented manure treatment systems. These systems, including the on-site fertilizer PLANT, isolate and concentrate manure, allowing for the recovery of clean water and the production of two distinct fertilizers for precision application. This innovative approach addresses the challenges of high fertilizer costs and the demand for renewable natural gas, presenting a significant opportunity for resource recovery in agriculture. Livestock Water Recycling operates in various international markets, including the United States, Lebanon, and Northern Ireland, and aims to expand its presence through strategic partnerships. By digitizing manure management and promoting sustainable practices, the company contributes to the development of climate-smart food systems and aims to enhance agricultural productivity while promoting resource conservation.

Olombria is an agricultural technology company focused on enhancing crop yield and productivity through an innovative integrated pollination system. This system utilizes flies in conjunction with a chemical signaling device to optimize pollination processes, complementing existing bee services. By curating fly behavior and providing horticultural growers with essential information on pollinators and environmental conditions, Olombria enables cultivators to harness a critical ecosystem service for crop pollination. The company's approach not only supports wild plant pollination but also aims to significantly increase harvest yields for agricultural producers.

Tensorfield Agriculture, founded in 2018 and based in San Jose, California, develops innovative agricultural machinery tailored for specialty row crops. The company focuses on creating robots equipped with computer vision technology that perform selective, non-invasive weeding without the use of herbicides, utilizing thermal micro-dosing techniques. This approach addresses the growing concern of herbicide resistance, allowing farmers to cultivate crops sustainably while ensuring the continued supply of safe, fresh food. Tensorfield Agriculture is supported by the HAX hardware accelerator and has received investment from the global venture capital firm SOSV, positioning it at the forefront of agricultural innovation in a post-herbicide landscape.

Wellntel specializes in groundwater monitoring through the development of a cost-effective information system that accurately measures water levels in private wells. By utilizing patented, non-invasive sensors, the company provides real-time data on water quantity and replenishment rates, allowing well owners, including families and farmers, to make informed decisions regarding their water usage. The cloud-based platform enhances understanding and awareness of groundwater resources, facilitating sustainable water management practices. Through its intuitive tools, Wellntel supports users in monitoring their water consumption and encourages conservation efforts, ultimately fostering a community-oriented approach to groundwater stewardship.

The Bee Corp specializes in developing infrared image analysis software aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of bee pollination. Its primary product, Verifli, utilizes data analytics and infrared inspection technology to monitor the number, health, and distribution of pollinating bees within beehives. This innovative approach assists farmers and beekeepers in measuring the pollination value, determining pricing, and ultimately maximizing crop yields. By providing essential insights into bee populations and their health, The Bee Corp plays a critical role in supporting agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Agronow offers robust farm analysis with high quality and reliable statistical results through proprietary crop data. So you can track and monitor your crops every three days, receiving harvest alerts, production breaks, harvest quality, and other variables of interest.

Persistence Data Mining focuses on enhancing soil health through its innovative SoilyticsTM solution, a hyperspectral soil nutrient mapping technology. This advanced imaging technique enables rapid and efficient sampling, addressing the global challenge of soil health which is vital for food production, climate change mitigation, land degradation prevention, water quality, and nutritional food quality. The company aims to provide farmers with cost-effective and high-resolution data to improve soil management and fertilizer efficiency, utilizing physics-based technologies rather than traditional chemical methods. By delivering real-time soil nutrient information over extensive agricultural areas, Persistence Data Mining empowers farmers to boost crop yields, optimize input costs, and promote environmental sustainability.

Boost Biomes, Inc. specializes in developing microbiome products aimed at enhancing food production and agricultural sustainability. The company employs a discovery platform that leverages high-throughput DNA sequencing, selective enrichment, and advanced bioinformatics to identify multi-microbial products that play significant commercial roles. This innovative approach is designed to be faster and more cost-effective than traditional methods, allowing for the identification of multi-microbial solutions that often outperform single-microbe products. By generating comprehensive data sets on agriculturally relevant microbiomes, Boost Biomes enables researchers to create safe and effective naturally occurring microbes to manage diseases in high-value crops. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Boost Biomes was formerly known as Coax Biosystems, Inc. before rebranding in 2017.

Aker Technologies Inc. specializes in providing crop intelligence and in-season analytical tools to enhance farm operations. The company develops smart crop management solutions aimed at promoting precision farming practices. Utilizing patented computer vision and biometric sensors, along with comprehensive software and service offerings, Aker Technologies enables the detection, classification, and measurement of pest pressures, airborne pathogens, crop diseases, and fertility issues within crop canopies. Its customer service platform caters to chemical suppliers, agricultural retailers, and consultants, facilitating support for growers. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Winnebago, Minnesota, Aker Technologies also maintains an office in Chicago, Illinois.

Intrinsyx Bio has spent the last 3.5 years validating and commercializing 3 decades of the leading academic research in the plant microbiome research from the University of Washington. Our exclusively licensed collection of microbes are proven and published to 􀂡x Nitrogen aerobically throughout the inside of plants as well as improve yield, Phosphorous e􀂣ciency, and increase abiotic (salinity and drought) and biotic stress tolerance. We have developed shelf stable microbial inoculants that drastically improve crop yield and nutrient use e􀂣ciency, garnering interest from some of agriculture’s largest companies.

Persistence Data Mining focuses on enhancing soil health through its innovative SoilyticsTM solution, a hyperspectral soil nutrient mapping technology. This advanced imaging technique enables rapid and efficient sampling, addressing the global challenge of soil health which is vital for food production, climate change mitigation, land degradation prevention, water quality, and nutritional food quality. The company aims to provide farmers with cost-effective and high-resolution data to improve soil management and fertilizer efficiency, utilizing physics-based technologies rather than traditional chemical methods. By delivering real-time soil nutrient information over extensive agricultural areas, Persistence Data Mining empowers farmers to boost crop yields, optimize input costs, and promote environmental sustainability.

AgShift specializes in enhancing food quality assessment and control through advanced technology. The company focuses on automating the grading process for agricultural commodities, particularly fresh produce and edible nuts, using its proprietary AI-enabled food quality analyzer, Hydra. This innovative solution employs 3D industrial machine vision and cloud-connected artificial intelligence to inspect samples, generate quality inspection reports, and monitor trends. By providing a more efficient and objective grading system, AgShift creates a digitized audit trail that improves operational efficiency and significantly reduces food waste throughout the supply chain. The integration of these technologies empowers food organizations with better tools and insights to enhance food quality management.

Tortuga AgTech focuses on enhancing agricultural practices through innovative technology, primarily by using robots to perform labor-intensive tasks such as harvesting, packing, and trimming. The company aims to empower growers to produce unique, nutritious food while promoting environmental sustainability. By integrating advanced digital horticulture systems that utilize robotics, automation, and precision data analytics, Tortuga AgTech enables farmers to adopt more efficient growing methods that improve yields and reduce manual labor requirements. This approach not only helps growers compete with large-scale agriculture but also fosters the creation of full-time local technical jobs. Ultimately, Tortuga AgTech is dedicated to delivering fresher and healthier produce to communities, thereby contributing to a healthier society and a thriving ecosystem.

Talam Biotech is dedicated to harnessing the power of the soil microbiome to tackle key agricultural challenges. The company develops natural, microbial-based solutions that not only enhance crop yields but also help reduce toxins in crops and minimize pollutants in arable soil. By focusing on bio-remediation, Talam Biotech creates products that improve soil fertility, aid in the cleanup of contaminated soil and water, and block the uptake of heavy metals by crops. This approach aims to promote sustainable and healthier food production systems, ultimately contributing to the goal of providing safe food for a growing global population.

AgShift specializes in enhancing food quality assessment and control through advanced technology. The company focuses on automating the grading process for agricultural commodities, particularly fresh produce and edible nuts, using its proprietary AI-enabled food quality analyzer, Hydra. This innovative solution employs 3D industrial machine vision and cloud-connected artificial intelligence to inspect samples, generate quality inspection reports, and monitor trends. By providing a more efficient and objective grading system, AgShift creates a digitized audit trail that improves operational efficiency and significantly reduces food waste throughout the supply chain. The integration of these technologies empowers food organizations with better tools and insights to enhance food quality management.

3Bar Biologics Inc. is a Columbus, Ohio-based bioscience company that specializes in developing sustainable agricultural solutions. Established in 2013, the company focuses on enhancing crop yields through its flagship product, Bio-YIELD, a microbe inoculant system. Bio-YIELD utilizes naturally occurring microbes specifically matched to various crops and soil environments, promoting healthier plant growth without the need for synthetic chemicals. This innovative system was the result of over 15 years of research conducted by scientists at The Ohio State University. Initially launched in 2014 for eastern Corn Belt growers, 3Bar Biologics aims to expand its market reach globally as it gathers additional supporting data, thereby assisting farmers in sustainably increasing yields while protecting their investments in land and seed.

Farm Dog specializes in developing a pest and disease management toolkit aimed at enhancing crop protection for farmers. This toolkit streamlines the scouting process, enabling farmers to efficiently share field observations and make informed treatment decisions. By democratizing agricultural data, Farm Dog provides valuable insights into yields and resource inputs. The software allows users to track various agricultural challenges, including pests, diseases, and weeds, while also facilitating the recording of trap counts and geo-referencing findings. Additionally, it enables users to document their observations with photographs, ultimately improving decision-making and productivity in agricultural practices.

Arable is a developer of an integrated system for agriculture that helps digitize and optimize decisions from seed breeding to food production. The platform measures everything that matters to the crop, from the weather to the soil, to the plant itself by the use of a unique set of spectral and thermal sensors. This enables Arable to observe a crop’s development through the season and determine the onset of stress due to a lack of water or nutrients. Its integrated hardware, agronomic modeling, and software suite is enabling farmers, agronomists, researchers, processors, and food companies to understand the crop system at the plant, field, and region level, which helps to reduce risk, improve productivity, and optimize for sustainability. Arable received recognition, including the Irrigation Association’s Best New Product of 2018, Plug & Play’s Top 10 Ag Tech Companies to Watch in 2019, and THRIVE’s Top 50 Companies for 2020 awards.