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🌾 Spotlighting Innovation in Agriculture Across Asia 🌾 I’m excited to share this article that features Archisen among the top 7 agriculture startups making waves in Asia! 🚀 We’re proud to be recognised for our efforts in advancing sustainable urban farming solutions, contributing to food resilience, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to transform agriculture. Check out the full article to learn about the innovative work happening across the region, and how startups like ours are shaping the future of food production. Read more here. #Agritech #Sustainability #Innovation #UrbanFarming #FoodResilience

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚’𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 Despite ranking as the largest recipients of agritech investments in Africa, Kenya’s agritech startups continue to struggle in penetrating the market, with official data revealing that less than 30 percent of farmers use digital farming tools. https://lnkd.in/dm-9xbse

Agrobiomics highlighted as one of 10 promising European agriculture startups 🌍 🌾 Thanks to EU-Startups and Antonio L. Escárzaga for spotlighting Agrobiomics and our work towards making agriculture resilient to climate change. We share the list with other amazing projects, all focused on enabling a sustainable agriculture; Agricarbon, Biocentis, Carbon Maps, Gardin Agritech , Klim, Protealis, Seederal Technologies, Source.ag, UNDO Read the entire article here: https://lnkd.in/dwD4qNS9

🌱 Exploring the Roots: The Vital Role of Farm Visits for Agri-Startup Founders 🌱 As the founder of an agritech startup, I've come to appreciate the immense value of connecting with the heart of our industry – the farms themselves. Here's why farm visits are a cornerstone of our journey at FarmSpot: 1. **Insight into Ground Realities:** Nothing beats seeing crops thrive (or face challenges) firsthand. Farm visits provide invaluable insights into the actual conditions our farmers work in, helping us tailor our solutions to their real needs. 2. **Building Trust and Relationships:** Meeting farmers face-to-face builds trust. It shows that we're not just a digital presence but real people dedicated to their success. These relationships often pave the way for deeper collaboration and feedback loops. 3. **Spotting Opportunities:** On the ground, we spot opportunities for innovation and improvement that data alone might miss. Whether it's optimizing irrigation systems or introducing new crop varieties, farm visits spark ideas that drive our product development. 4. **Understanding Local Dynamics:** Agriculture isn't one-size-fits-all. Local climates, soil types, and farming practices vary widely. By visiting farms across regions, we gain a nuanced understanding of these dynamics, informing our strategic decisions. 5. **Staying Connected to Purpose:** Lastly, farm visits remind us of why we started this journey – to empower farmers and transform agriculture for the better. Seeing their dedication and challenges firsthand fuels our commitment to making a meaningful impact. At FarmSpot, we believe that every farm visit is a step closer to a more sustainable, resilient, and prosperous agricultural future. 🚜💡 #AgriTech #FarmVisits #EmpoweringFarmers

Ecobloom Technologies, a Swedish AgTech startup, has secured an investment from Bling Capital to scale its precision farming solutions, including its AI-driven EcoSense platform. The funding will enable Ecobloom to enhance its technology offerings and expand globally, supporting sustainable agriculture practices. Sepehr Achard | iGrow News https://lnkd.in/e8MchXbj #FoodTech

I love working with George Darrah and the guys at Systemiq Capital to help build the investment thesis for system change to regenerative agriculture. It’s rewarding to see the space emerge and evolve from so many angles - farmer, entrepreneur and investor (not me, George 😉)! #regenerativefarming #vc #venturecapital #regenag #investing #naturalcapital

## Farming for the Future: Can Technology Bridge the Gap? 🌱 💻 🌍 It's no secret that African agriculture faces major challenges. But with the right tools, we can unlock a brighter future for small-scale farmers. What role can technology play in empowering them? From precision farming to agritech startups, innovation is rapidly changing the landscape. Let's explore how we can harness these tools to create a more sustainable and profitable agricultural ecosystem. #abutispinach #Agvocate #AgroDiplomacy

🌱 Agriculture Meets Innovation: The Rise of AI in Farming Exciting developments are shaping the future of agriculture! Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos-backed startup Plenty is redefining farming by combining AI-powered systems with vertical farming technology. With $941 million in funding raised so far, companies like Plenty are addressing global food security challenges by growing crops sustainably, using less space, water, and resources. By leveraging AI to monitor every stage of plant growth, Plenty ensures optimal yield with minimal environmental impact—a game-changer in the $5 trillion global agriculture market. As climate change intensifies, sustainable tech solutions like these are becoming indispensable. #Agritech #AIInnovation #SustainableFarming #TechInvestments #Startups 🚀

Semios , a global powerhouse in agricultural technology, has officially rebranded as Almanac, marking a pivotal moment for both the company and Vancouver's thriving tech sector. Under the leadership of CEO Sumer S. Johal, Almanac unites innovative platforms like Semios, Agworld, Centricity, and Altrac, creating an industry leader in data-driven, sustainable farming solutions. The company's AI-powered platform, Alma, provides farmers with actionable insights to optimize yields, reduce costs, and drive sustainability across 100M+ acres worldwide. 🔗 Read more about Vancouver’s growing role in global AgTech and Almanac's vision for the future of farming. #AgTech #AI #Sustainability #Vancouver #Agriculture #BCTECH

Hexafarms GETS €1.3m TO DIGITIZE INDOOR FARMING hexafarms , an agtech startup that develops software for indoor commercial food production, recently announced the successful close of €1.3 million (US$1.4 million) in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Speedinvest, a prominent European early-stage investor, with participation from Mudcake and Techstars. Hexafarms’ successful funding round comes at a crucial time when the global food production ecosystem faces significant challenges, and the potential benefits of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) are becoming increasingly apparent. Hexafarms is capitalizing on the opportunities presented by the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) market, which is expected to reach $100 billion by 2030. The approach is to optimize crop production through AI models that reduce preventable losses. To read the complete article click on this link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dZT-zydi