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Bloomfield Robotics specializes in the assessment of plant health and performance through innovative technology. The company operates a digital platform designed for breeders, growers, and scientists, enabling them to study plants more efficiently. By utilizing deep learning and portable cameras, Bloomfield collects detailed data on various aspects of plant health, including growth rate, water usage, and nutrient uptake. This valuable information supports the enhancement of plant breeding programs, optimizes crop management practices, and advances scientific research. Ultimately, Bloomfield Robotics aims to assist farmers in improving crop yield and quality while minimizing environmental impact and fostering the development of new plant varieties.

Bloomfield Robotics specializes in the assessment of plant health and performance through innovative technology. The company operates a digital platform designed for breeders, growers, and scientists, enabling them to study plants more efficiently. By utilizing deep learning and portable cameras, Bloomfield collects detailed data on various aspects of plant health, including growth rate, water usage, and nutrient uptake. This valuable information supports the enhancement of plant breeding programs, optimizes crop management practices, and advances scientific research. Ultimately, Bloomfield Robotics aims to assist farmers in improving crop yield and quality while minimizing environmental impact and fostering the development of new plant varieties.

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

Talam Biotech specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative products and technologies aimed at identifying functional microbes within a four-month timeframe. The company offers a range of tailored solutions, including bioremediation and biostimulant products, targeting various sectors such as oilfield and gas industries, environmental remediation, and agriculture. Their patented EcoPile technology effectively removes organic pollutants from soils and sediments, while the Constructed Function Microbiome platform utilizes natural microbial consortia to enhance crop yield, improve soil quality, and mitigate heavy metal accumulation in crops. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Carlow, Ireland, Talam Biotech is committed to sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on reducing toxins in crops and pollutants in arable soil to promote safe food production.

Stream Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company based in Edmonton, specializing in the manufacture and marketing of hyperspectral imaging devices, including the ColorFlow Lens. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on creating innovative camera lenses and related software that enables users to update, modify, and share images in real time. Stream Technologies connects camera manufacturers, systems integrators, algorithm developers, and researchers through its advanced hyperspectral platform, facilitating a wide range of applications in spectral imaging.

Developer of greenhouse canopies designed to increase crop production. The company's products embed advanced nano-materials into greenhouse glazing to convert wasted sunlight into usable light for increased plant photosynthesis, enabling farmers to decrease harvest time, increase crop yields and improve the overall quality of their produce.

Alesca Life Technologies, headquartered in Beijing, China, specializes in urban farming solutions that leverage advanced software technology and agricultural machinery. The company manufactures systems for hydroponic and aeroponic farming, often utilizing shipping containers to create efficient farming environments in urban areas where arable land is scarce. Alesca Life offers several products, including the Every Day Nutrition solution for commercial-scale farming and EDN Fresh, which facilitates the onsite production of microgreens and baby-leaf greens. Additionally, the EDN Sprout app connects users to Alesca Life's analytics and optimization platform, enhancing farming operations. By providing technical assistance and software support, Alesca Life aims to empower clients, such as hotel owners, to improve urban fertility and food production.

Tensorfield Agriculture develops and manufactures advanced agricultural machinery specifically for specialty row crops. Founded in 2018 and based in San Jose, California, the company focuses on innovative solutions to address challenges in modern farming practices. Its product lineup includes collaborative robots equipped with computer vision technology, which perform selective, non-invasive weeding without the use of herbicides. By utilizing thermal micro-dosing techniques, these robots help farmers combat herbicide resistance and support the sustainable production of safe, fresh food. Tensorfield Agriculture is supported by the HAX hardware accelerator and has received investment from the global venture capital firm SOSV.

PDMI is setting the standard in Soil Health with the introduction of the SoilyticsTM solution, our hyperspectral soil nutrient mapping technology. Imaging allows us to take many more samples more quickly and efficiently. The importance of soil health is a global concern. It is important to essential services like food production, climate change, prevention of land degradation, water quality and the nutritional quality of our food. Persistence Data Mining is advancing technologies and innovations to improve soil management and fertilizer efficiency through the use of hyperspectral sensors. We are developing a technology using physics to replace chemistry to provide farmers with less expensive data sets at a higher level of granularity.

Aker Technologies Inc. specializes in providing advanced crop intelligence and in-season analytical tools to enhance farm operations. The company offers a customer service platform designed for chemical suppliers, agricultural retailers, and consultants, facilitating support for growers. Aker Technologies has developed patented technology, including computer vision and biometric sensors, paired with software solutions to detect and assess pest pressures, airborne pathogens, crop diseases, and fertility issues within crop canopies. Incorporated in 2014 and formerly known as Leading Edge Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded in December 2015 and operates from its headquarters in Winnebago, Minnesota, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois.

PDMI is setting the standard in Soil Health with the introduction of the SoilyticsTM solution, our hyperspectral soil nutrient mapping technology. Imaging allows us to take many more samples more quickly and efficiently. The importance of soil health is a global concern. It is important to essential services like food production, climate change, prevention of land degradation, water quality and the nutritional quality of our food. Persistence Data Mining is advancing technologies and innovations to improve soil management and fertilizer efficiency through the use of hyperspectral sensors. We are developing a technology using physics to replace chemistry to provide farmers with less expensive data sets at a higher level of granularity.

AgShift develops advanced food quality analysis technology that enhances the assessment and control of food quality. By integrating deep learning and computer vision, the platform autonomously inspects produce and other commodities for defects, adhering to USDA specifications or specific client requirements. Utilizing patented deep learning models, AgShift analyzes defects in sample images to predict overall quality, drawing from extensive curated image datasets for high consistency and accuracy. The solution improves upon traditional manual inspections by providing objective and standardized quality evaluations throughout the supply chain. Additionally, the technology incorporates 3D industrial machine vision and cloud-connected artificial intelligence to generate inspection reports, monitor trends, and maintain quality audit trails, ultimately enabling clients to optimize their quality control processes.

Tortuga AgTech focuses on enhancing agricultural practices through the development of digital horticulture systems that integrate robotics, automation, precision data analytics, and machine learning. By automating labor-intensive tasks such as picking, packing, and trimming, Tortuga AgTech aims to significantly reduce the manual labor required in farming while increasing yields through optimized growing conditions. The company's mission is to promote a healthier society and a thriving ecosystem by empowering growers to produce unique, nutritious food that is environmentally sustainable. This approach not only helps farmers compete with large-scale agriculture but also fosters the creation of local technical jobs. Ultimately, Tortuga AgTech strives to provide fresher and healthier products to communities near their grower clients.

PDMI is setting the standard in Soil Health with the introduction of the SoilyticsTM solution, our hyperspectral soil nutrient mapping technology. Imaging allows us to take many more samples more quickly and efficiently. The importance of soil health is a global concern. It is important to essential services like food production, climate change, prevention of land degradation, water quality and the nutritional quality of our food. Persistence Data Mining is advancing technologies and innovations to improve soil management and fertilizer efficiency through the use of hyperspectral sensors. We are developing a technology using physics to replace chemistry to provide farmers with less expensive data sets at a higher level of granularity.

Talam Biotech specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative products and technologies aimed at identifying functional microbes within a four-month timeframe. The company offers a range of tailored solutions, including bioremediation and biostimulant products, targeting various sectors such as oilfield and gas industries, environmental remediation, and agriculture. Their patented EcoPile technology effectively removes organic pollutants from soils and sediments, while the Constructed Function Microbiome platform utilizes natural microbial consortia to enhance crop yield, improve soil quality, and mitigate heavy metal accumulation in crops. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Carlow, Ireland, Talam Biotech is committed to sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on reducing toxins in crops and pollutants in arable soil to promote safe food production.

AgShift develops advanced food quality analysis technology that enhances the assessment and control of food quality. By integrating deep learning and computer vision, the platform autonomously inspects produce and other commodities for defects, adhering to USDA specifications or specific client requirements. Utilizing patented deep learning models, AgShift analyzes defects in sample images to predict overall quality, drawing from extensive curated image datasets for high consistency and accuracy. The solution improves upon traditional manual inspections by providing objective and standardized quality evaluations throughout the supply chain. Additionally, the technology incorporates 3D industrial machine vision and cloud-connected artificial intelligence to generate inspection reports, monitor trends, and maintain quality audit trails, ultimately enabling clients to optimize their quality control processes.

Tortuga AgTech focuses on enhancing agricultural practices through the development of digital horticulture systems that integrate robotics, automation, precision data analytics, and machine learning. By automating labor-intensive tasks such as picking, packing, and trimming, Tortuga AgTech aims to significantly reduce the manual labor required in farming while increasing yields through optimized growing conditions. The company's mission is to promote a healthier society and a thriving ecosystem by empowering growers to produce unique, nutritious food that is environmentally sustainable. This approach not only helps farmers compete with large-scale agriculture but also fosters the creation of local technical jobs. Ultimately, Tortuga AgTech strives to provide fresher and healthier products to communities near their grower clients.

AgVoice is a hands-free enabled, voice-interactive mobile technology for food and agriculture professionals to capture insights on the go. Users can improve productivity and workflow management, increase documentation accuracy, and gain valuable insights to optimize the use of resources in crop and animal production for a sustainability and environmental impact, by using proprietary analytics and processing of raw voice files including captured time stamps and location data. AgVoice is designed for use across the food and agriculture ecosystem, including livestock and crop production, agronomy, animal health and wellness, and machinery repair.

Stringify is a technology platform focused on connecting both physical and digital devices to enhance user experiences. The platform offers automation services tailored for the Internet of Things, allowing users to discover, design, and control their environments seamlessly. By providing anytime-anywhere access without the need for additional hardware, Stringify simplifies the process of connecting various aspects of daily life, enabling customers to engage with the things that matter most to them.