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Agtuary leverages AI and satellite data to assess climate risks and sustainability for natural assets. Its platform analyzes production, land use, soil, and environmental factors, enabling industries to manage risks and make informed investment decisions.

ZoomAgri operates an online platform that assesses the quality of agricultural commodities. Its products include ZoomBarley and ZoomSpex, which use computer vision, AI, and machine learning to determine the physical quality of grains and oilseeds in real-time. The company serves various supply chain participants, including seed companies, farmers, grain handlers, exporters, processors, surveying firms, and laboratories.

BioScout develops an integrated hardware and software platform designed to detect and prevent airborne diseases in farm fields worldwide. The platform combines air sampling, mapping, data analytics, and sensors to provide real-time disease tracking, enabling farmers to maximize yield, improve spray efficiency, and proactively manage diseases.

Whole develops innovative technology focused on grains, pulses, fruits, and vegetables. This input-agnostic solution maximizes nutrition and minimizes waste, enabling food manufacturers to create tasty, nutritious products that cater to health-conscious consumers while promoting sustainability.

SwarmFarm Robotics designs and manufactures automatic machines and tools for the agriculture industry. Their key products include collision-avoiding robots that replace large tractors for mowing and slashing applications, equipped with sprayers for accurate crop treatment.

Pairtree Intelligence, established in 2018 and based in Orange, Australia, specializes in developing a universal business intelligence dashboard for the agriculture sector. Its platform, agnostic to networks, suppliers, and devices, centralizes farm data, enabling farmers and managers to make informed operational decisions. Pairtree currently serves the grains, cotton, red meat, and horticulture sectors, offering over 80 integrations to provide a comprehensive view of farm data through a single site.

DataFarming is a precision agriculture company based in Toowoomba, Queensland, providing digital solutions for agronomists and producers worldwide. The company develops a web mapping application that supports digital agronomy and agriculture intelligence, offering insights on on-ground issues, dry matter, and pasture quality to guide tissue and soil testing. By making spatial data easy to access and interpret, DataFarming enables agricultural professionals to derive actionable recommendations and optimize farm management.

Hillridge Technology provides an agriculture insurance platform that uses weather data and machine learning algorithms to connect farmers with underwriters. This enables farmers to obtain tailored short-term coverage, mitigating the financial impact of adverse weather conditions on their crops or livestock.

BioScout develops an integrated hardware and software platform designed to detect and prevent airborne diseases in farm fields worldwide. The platform combines air sampling, mapping, data analytics, and sensors to provide real-time disease tracking, enabling farmers to maximize yield, improve spray efficiency, and proactively manage diseases.

Fresh Supply Co. Pty. Ltd. is an Australian company based in Brisbane that offers blockchain solutions specifically for the agricultural sector. Established in 2017, the company focuses on enhancing food production and logistics systems through blockchain technology. Its services include tracking the provenance and logistics of horticultural and value-added food products, as well as providing payment solutions. Fresh Supply Co. also specializes in marketing automation and analytics, aiming to improve efficiency and transparency within the agricultural supply chain.

Hire My Farmer is a digital platform designed to connect farmers directly with retailers, facilitating the exchange of agricultural products and services without the involvement of intermediaries. The platform streamlines agricultural operations by providing tools for better foresight and planning in production, allowing retailers to place direct orders from farmers. It highlights crop-dependent farmers, showcasing their offerings at market rates to businesses. Additionally, Hire My Farmer incorporates advanced technologies, such as satellite reporting and data analysis techniques, including random forest algorithms, to categorize agricultural practices and enhance decision-making. By integrating various agricultural services, the platform aims to simplify the navigation of farming lands and improve overall efficiency in the agricultural sector.

Aggie Global operates a two-sided marketplace and social enterprise that connects local buyers with smallholder farmers in Fiji and Australia, enabling access to locally grown produce. The platform functions as a demand-driven marketplace where buyers can purchase from multiple farmers in a few clicks, while featuring farmer stories and education on local seasonality and buyer requirements to improve market linkages and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

GALY is a United States–based biomaterials company that grows cotton from cells in a laboratory rather than from field crops. Using a proprietary method, it produces cellular cotton to supply textile materials, including yarns, for clothing brands and textile manufacturers. The process eliminates farmland requirements, minimizes water use, and avoids pesticides and insecticides, offering a sustainable, traceable, and ethical raw material with a lower environmental impact.

Founded in 2016, FarmLab specializes in digitizing environmental data for the agrifood industry. It offers soil testing services through an application, using digital soil mapping techniques and connecting stakeholders such as farmers, agronomists, consultants, labs, and government bodies. FarmLab's platform centralizes and standardizes crucial data, empowering farmers with insights to make sustainable decisions and improve agricultural practices.

Orbillion Bio, Inc. is a food-tech company based in Fremont, California, focused on developing cultured meat products derived from heritage cattle breeds. Founded in 2019, the company utilizes small tissue samples from high-quality heritage animals to produce premium cell-based meat products. Orbillion Bio aims to harness the potential of cell-cultured meat to provide delicious and nutritious food that is sustainable and accessible. By sourcing heritage cell lines directly from farmers, the company emphasizes a commitment to quality and sustainability in its production processes.

Agtuary leverages AI and satellite data to assess climate risks and sustainability for natural assets. Its platform analyzes production, land use, soil, and environmental factors, enabling industries to manage risks and make informed investment decisions.

ZoomAgri operates an online platform that assesses the quality of agricultural commodities. Its products include ZoomBarley and ZoomSpex, which use computer vision, AI, and machine learning to determine the physical quality of grains and oilseeds in real-time. The company serves various supply chain participants, including seed companies, farmers, grain handlers, exporters, processors, surveying firms, and laboratories.

Fybraworks Foods, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, focused on developing alternative meat substitutes through innovative fermentation techniques. Founded in 2020, the company specializes in creating animal-free meat structural proteins and synthetic meat, aiming to replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat products. By leveraging its advanced technological solutions, Fybraworks Foods enables both industry leaders and individual consumers to access sustainable meat alternatives, thus promoting humane practices and reducing environmental impact associated with animal agriculture.

Rainfed Foods is a plant-based protein company established in 2020 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The company focuses on producing sustainable and nutritious food options, utilizing climate-resilient underutilized crops such as millets. Rainfed Foods offers a variety of products, including plant-based milk and dairy alternatives, aimed at providing consumers with accessible vegan food choices. By prioritizing sustainability in its operations, Rainfed Foods contributes to the development of resilient food systems.

Founded in 2017, SenseGrass develops IoT devices and AI software for sustainable farming. It offers real-time soil intelligence via sensors and analytics, enabling farmers to optimize nutrient management, reduce chemical fertilizer use, and increase crop yields.

Seagrass Technologies develops a harvesting technology platform for cultivating marine microalgae using non-potable water and non-arable land. The system uses open raceway ponds to capture carbon dioxide and supports varied cultivation methods to increase yield and reduce production costs. Its algae-based solutions aim to provide renewable, environmentally friendly alternatives that improve livelihoods and contribute to a greener planet.

Seed 2 Diesel is a company that specializes in assisting oilseed farmers by purchasing their harvests and then processing these seeds into diesel fuel. The company provides high-tech oil extraction and processing services, which enable farmers to obtain the biodiesel they need for their agricultural machinery. This model offers an alternative economic approach, allowing growers to convert their oilseeds into usable fuel efficiently.

We sell the iBuzzHive Platform™, an instrumented beehive with green credentials that feeds sensor data to our AI farm. Thats where we curate raw data into highly valuable management information which is presented to bee farmer staff. This is the first scalable business information platform aimed at making it easy for honeybee farmers to start reversing their year-on-year losses from Colony Collapse Disorder.

Founded in Australia in 2018, AgMesh designs and builds Internet of Things sensors and smart farming solutions tailored for the Australian agriculture sector. The company simplifies sensor deployment and data capture, enabling livestock producers to adopt advanced technology for remote monitoring of grazing animals.

Abacus Tech Ltd. is a Kazakhstan-based company that specializes in developing advanced herbicide spraying systems utilizing computer vision and machine learning technologies. The company focuses on enhancing agricultural operations by providing innovative solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness in spraying herbicides. Through its cutting-edge technology, Abacus Tech aims to transform the future of agricultural machinery, contributing to more sustainable farming practices.

SwarmFarm Robotics designs and manufactures automatic machines and tools for the agriculture industry. Their key products include collision-avoiding robots that replace large tractors for mowing and slashing applications, equipped with sprayers for accurate crop treatment.

Agtuary leverages AI and satellite data to assess climate risks and sustainability for natural assets. Its platform analyzes production, land use, soil, and environmental factors, enabling industries to manage risks and make informed investment decisions.

Ambit Robotics develops a modular farming robot designed to enhance task accuracy and precision for tomato growers. Its robot offers plant-level insights, reduces fertilizer emissions, and enables smallholder farmers to save labor through precision crop management.

Sustinent develops a clean biotechnology platform that converts agricultural green waste into bio-commodities and nutrient-rich stockfeed. It transforms biomass into life-supporting products and promotes sustainable waste management, helping customers create high-performing products and sustainable operations while reducing environmental waste.

InvertiGro specializes in creating innovative indoor vertical farming solutions designed to address sustainable and affordable food production challenges. The company offers comprehensive services that encompass the design, construction, supply, and support of flexible farming systems, allowing businesses to transform indoor spaces into efficient rural-scale farms. InvertiGro's systems can cultivate a diverse array of crops, including microgreens, leafy greens, mushrooms, and medicinal plants, as well as flowers and soft fruits. These fully integrated solutions enable clients to begin planting, growing, and harvesting within weeks, ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality fresh produce. By providing cost-effective and efficient farming alternatives, InvertiGro aims to contribute to the future of food sustainability.

Habibi Garden is an agricultural technology company that develops an Internet of Things platform for farming. The platform provides sensor-based monitoring and automation, including irrigation systems and climate-adaptive tools, with real-time crop data integration to help smallholder and commercial farmers optimize resource use, increase yields, and simplify cultivation.

Ubot Pty Ltd, established in 2007 and located in Sydney, Australia, specializes in the development of an autonomous robotic harvester designed specifically for orange picking. The innovation addresses a significant cost concern for citrus farmers, who currently spend approximately 30 dollars per bin on manual labor for fruit picking. Ubot's robotic solution offers a more economical alternative, costing farmers just 10 dollars per bin. This technology not only aims to reduce labor costs, which represent the highest input expense for farmers, but also enhances efficiency in the harvesting process.

ZoomAgri operates an online platform that assesses the quality of agricultural commodities. Its products include ZoomBarley and ZoomSpex, which use computer vision, AI, and machine learning to determine the physical quality of grains and oilseeds in real-time. The company serves various supply chain participants, including seed companies, farmers, grain handlers, exporters, processors, surveying firms, and laboratories.

Bharati Robotic Systems designs and delivers robotic systems and services for multiple sectors, including service, defense, industrial and agricultural applications. The company provides robotic products, technologies, and services across its offerings, with its autonomous industrial floor cleaning robot series that can be controlled by smartphone to improve cleaning and material handling. By advancing automation, Bharati Robotic Systems aims to enhance operational efficiency and productivity for clients while contributing to a more robust economy and higher-quality job opportunities that arise from increased automation.

Laconik is an agricultural technology company that develops a platform aimed at enhancing economic decision-making for farmers by optimizing fertilizer usage. The platform leverages existing data collected from farms and employs machine learning algorithms to analyze spatial variability and recommend appropriate fertilizer rates. By integrating seamlessly with major digital agriculture platforms and utilizing the standard hardware and software of modern farming equipment, Laconik enables farmers to conduct replicated trials in the field. This approach allows for precise measurement of fertilizer profitability, ultimately empowering farmers to make informed decisions that improve their return on investment.

Fasal, developed by Wolkus Technology Solutions, is an agri-tech platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the agricultural ecosystem. It records various growing conditions on farms and employs data science to make accurate predictions regarding on-farm practices. The platform delivers insights across multiple devices, including iOS, Android, tablets, and web interfaces, ensuring accessibility for users. Fasal's precision agriculture solutions provide real-time agronomic recommendations based on data collected from agnostic sensors, which monitor on-farm and micro-climate conditions. By offering detailed, crop-specific intelligence—including predictive weather information and pest management strategies—Fasal helps farmers optimize their resources, resulting in significant cost savings on water, energy, fertilizers, and pesticides while increasing overall harvest yields.

Growave is an Agtech startup company offering herbicide free weed management.

Agrolabs develops IoT-based solutions for greenhouse farming. Its platform collects real-time data on crop growth, environment, and pollination, using predictive analytics to boost yield efficiency.

Pairtree Intelligence, established in 2018 and based in Orange, Australia, specializes in developing a universal business intelligence dashboard for the agriculture sector. Its platform, agnostic to networks, suppliers, and devices, centralizes farm data, enabling farmers and managers to make informed operational decisions. Pairtree currently serves the grains, cotton, red meat, and horticulture sectors, offering over 80 integrations to provide a comprehensive view of farm data through a single site.

Off the Table is a travel arrangements company that operates a food marketing platform in Australia. It focuses on promoting agritourism, connecting food enthusiasts with various farms and food producers beyond traditional restaurant dining. Through its application, Off the Table enables customers to discover and experience regional foods, fostering a greater understanding of their origins. This innovative approach allows users to explore diverse culinary experiences while supporting local agriculture and food communities.

Provenir is a vertically integrated meat processing company that operates on-farm processing facilities to supply high-quality red meat and poultry. Its mobile on-farm abattoir model reduces livestock stress by eliminating live transport and aims to improve animal welfare while enabling farmers to increase yields. The approach supports sustainable farming practices and emphasizes provenance and accountability in its operations.

Fasal, developed by Wolkus Technology Solutions, is an agri-tech platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the agricultural ecosystem. It records various growing conditions on farms and employs data science to make accurate predictions regarding on-farm practices. The platform delivers insights across multiple devices, including iOS, Android, tablets, and web interfaces, ensuring accessibility for users. Fasal's precision agriculture solutions provide real-time agronomic recommendations based on data collected from agnostic sensors, which monitor on-farm and micro-climate conditions. By offering detailed, crop-specific intelligence—including predictive weather information and pest management strategies—Fasal helps farmers optimize their resources, resulting in significant cost savings on water, energy, fertilizers, and pesticides while increasing overall harvest yields.

Tie Up Farming operates an online platform that digitizes farming operations across the horticulture sector. It specializes in precision agriculture using field sensors and partnerships, providing traceability and support for crop protection.

EnviroEYE specializes in agricultural technology, offering a comprehensive platform designed to enhance crop quality and yields while reducing labor demands. The platform integrates soil condition monitoring, crop canopy monitoring, water management, detailed weather forecasting, mapping, and remote control capabilities with real-time alerts.

thingc Robotics specializes in providing on-demand farm workforce solutions through the use of artificial intelligence-powered robots. Headquartered in the United States and incorporated in 2017, the company develops lightweight, fully autonomous electric robots designed to perform various farming tasks, addressing the critical challenge of accessing skilled labor in the agricultural sector. Its initial product, an automated weeding robot, targets the organic horticulture industry, where labor costs are increasingly burdensome. thingc's business model includes a "Weeding-as-a-Service" offering, which allows farmers to receive weed-free areas for a flat per-hectare rate. The company also aims to enhance farm productivity by integrating advanced data insights and technology implementation, helping farmers make informed decisions to optimize resources and increase yields. Future developments will expand the robot's capabilities to accommodate additional farming functions.

FarmApp designs and develops mobile apps and integrated pest management solutions for the agricultural production industry, based in Colombia. The platform combines scouting and fumigation apps with sensors and IoT automation to collect and integrate data from multiple modules, enabling farmers to monitor pests, crop health, and environmental factors and to automate decision making in pest management.

Zero Harm provides location-based hazard management solutions through a digital platform that helps farms and related businesses identify hazards, induct visitors, and manage safety operations. The platform includes features such as hazard identification, intuitive visitor inductions, farm safety dashboards, interactive mapping, training recording, employee management, hazard register updates, incident reporting, and role assignment, enabling organizations to streamline compliance and reduce the time and cost of paper-based safety processes.

SmartAHC is a company focused on enhancing husbandry management through the development of intelligent farming models. Incubated by Nanyang Technological University, it has garnered support from various prominent investors. The company specializes in creating pig wearables and tracking systems that monitor health metrics and predict ovulation periods for pigs. This technology allows farmers to streamline their operations by reducing labor needs and enhancing animal care. SmartAHC's solutions facilitate comprehensive management of farming activities, including breeding, inventory counting, growth monitoring, and behavioral assessments, ultimately improving the efficiency of livestock farming.

Stratus Imaging is an Australian company specializing in geospatial imaging and precision agriculture through unmanned and manned aerial systems, GIS-based analytics, and multispectral sensing. Founded in 2016 and based in Forrestfield, Australia, it designs, manufactures, and supplies unmanned aerial vehicles as well as geospatial solutions to support crop and land management. Its offerings include precision agriculture, horticulture, and viticulture tech, soil mapping, and smart-farm technology. The company collects aerial data using multispectral cameras and light sensors across multiple spectral bands to provide timely, actionable insights for farmers, agronomists, and other customers such as mine sites, golf courses, forestry operations, turf farms, local councils, and government bodies, enabling data-driven decisions throughout the growing season.

SoilCQuest is a research institute of scientists for analyzing organic carbon content of soil