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OceanWell is a California-based water technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles. The company focuses on addressing the global water crisis and adapting to climate change through its innovative modular deep sea water farm technology. This technology utilizes hydrostatic ocean pressure at depths exceeding 400 meters to naturally drive the reverse osmosis process for desalination and fresh water production. OceanWell's approach is characterized by improved energy efficiency and minimal environmental impact, as it does not require an onshore facility or produce harmful brine waste. By offering sustainable alternatives for clean water, OceanWell aims to provide solutions that benefit society while preserving marine ecosystems.

Chouette is a start-up focused on vine analysis, providing a vineyard monitoring tool tailored for winegrowers. The company has developed patented technology that includes an automated drone equipped with high-precision sensors and advanced image processing algorithms. This technology is designed to address challenges specific to wine-growing environments. Additionally, Chouette's agricultural artificial intelligence enhances the drone's autonomous capabilities, enabling it to analyze and detect disease symptoms in crops. This innovative approach aims to improve agricultural monitoring and assist clients in better managing their vineyards.

Clarifruit is transforming the fresh produce supply chain by offering an automated quality control and data analytics platform that addresses significant waste issues in the industry. With approximately 45% of fresh produce wasted due to inconsistent quality standards and decision-making processes, Clarifruit's solution utilizes artificial intelligence and proprietary computer vision technology to assess the external and internal attributes of produce in real time. This platform enhances productivity by tripling inspection efficiency and provides objective, consistent quality assessments. By enabling growers, wholesalers, and retailers to make informed, data-driven decisions, Clarifruit helps align the quality of fresh produce with customer demand, thereby reducing waste and maximizing profitability within the $2 trillion market.

AgJunction, Inc. specializes in providing innovative hardware and software solutions for precision agriculture on a global scale. The company develops a range of products aimed at enhancing the efficiency and productivity of agricultural activities through advanced technology. With a strong focus on automation and navigation solutions, AgJunction utilizes global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) for precision machine guidance, steering, and flow control. The company markets its products under well-known brand names such as Outback Guidance and Satloc. The Outback product line is recognized for its reliability and simplicity in precision guidance and machine control, while the Satloc family leads the industry in precision application solutions for agricultural pilots. By integrating cutting-edge technologies, AgJunction aims to facilitate accurate decision-making in the field, significantly contributing to the evolution of the agriculture industry.

ListenField is a company based in Nagoya, Aichi, founded in 2017, that focuses on sustainable farming through precision technology. It develops a farm management system that leverages machine learning models and a variety of agro-environmental data to provide predictive insights. The system offers services such as climate analytics, soil profile analytics, and crop status analysis. By enabling farmers, farm organizations, and governments to create precise farm-scale simulations tailored to their needs, ListenField enhances decision-making and optimizes agricultural practices. Additionally, the company provides high-resolution fertilization application maps, contributing to more efficient and sustainable farming methods.

SeeTree is an intelligence platform focused on providing detailed insights into individual trees for growers, enabling them to monitor tree health and productivity effectively. The company employs advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, drone imaging, and a variety of sensors, to gather and analyze data from millions of trees. By integrating information from drones, satellites, IoT sensors, and weather data, SeeTree offers a comprehensive overview that helps farmers identify weak trees within clusters and optimize their agricultural practices. This multifaceted approach allows growers to allocate their resources more efficiently and improve overall farm management at a cost-effective rate.

Tevel is a company focused on addressing the significant shortage of agricultural labor by developing Flying Autonomous Robots™ designed for fruit picking. Founded in 2017 by Yaniv Maor, Tevel's robots utilize advanced artificial intelligence and computer vision to efficiently harvest fruit while minimizing damage. These agile robots can operate continuously, offering a cost-effective solution for farmers. Tevel's innovative software provides real-time monitoring of the harvesting process, allowing farmers to gain valuable insights into the quality and characteristics of the harvested fruit. This data aids growers in making informed decisions about market value and output. Tevel's headquarters are located in Israel, with additional branches in Italy and the United States.

Escorts is an engineering company operating in the sectors of agri-machinery, construction, and material handling equipment. It is a partner of choice for farming and construction equipment in India. Escorts has helped accelerate India’s socio-economic growth through its presence across high-growth sectors of agri-machinery, construction and material handling equipment and railway equipment. Escort was established in 1960.

Great Plains UK, a subsidiary of Kubota U.S.A. Inc., is a manufacturer of agricultural equipment based in Salina, Kansas, with manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom. The company specializes in designing and producing a wide range of tillage and drilling equipment, including finish mowers, rotary tillers, cutters, zero-turn mowers, and cultivation equipment. Great Plains UK also offers financing options and installment plans to customers, and distributes its products through dealerships in the United States and internationally. The company's focus is on providing sustainable, environmentally friendly land management solutions for seedbed preparation, nutrient application, and seed placement.