AI and robots in AgriFoodTech

In turn, the IHA agency reported the discovery of drone wreckage of unknown origin on the coast in Istanbul’s Arnavutkoy district

In the US, says Isaac Mazor, “manual citrus harvesting costs around $42–43 per 900-lb field bin, versus $25-30 using our technology.” The post Inside Nanovel’s bid to crack robotic citrus harvesting appeared first on AgFunderNews.

A Chinese farmer reportedly lost nearly 25 acres of sesame after following AI pesticide advice, highlighting the risks of trusting chatbot recommendations. The post A Farmer Trusted AI’s Advice. It Cost Him 25 Acres of Crops appeared first on TechRepublic.

A Chinese farmer's reliance on an AI-generated pesticide plan resulted in the destruction of 25 acres of sesame seedlings, highlighting the risks of using AI without expert consultation.

Relying on incorrect and unverified information from an AI chatbot resulted in a farmer in China destroying his crops.

A farmer in Anhui province lost 25 acres of sesame after following AI-generated pesticide advice, underscoring the risks of relying on AI without expert verification

Combining drone data and machine learning can help cover more ground in monitoring forest soil health, University of Alberta research shows. The findings are published in the journal Forest Ecology and Management. Using both tools to map and monitor soil fungal diversity—a key indicator of a healthy forest ecosystem—proved highly effective and could help reduce the need for boots-on-the-ground soil sampling over huge areas of forest, says Dr. Cameron Carlyle, a professor in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences and a co-author of the study.

A farmer in China followed an AI app's advice for his 25-acre farmland, resulting in the death of his entire crop of sesame seedlings. 67-year-old man was initially skeptical of the tool but eventually trusted it after months of using it.

Microplastics, which are plastic particles under 5 millimeters, are a major and growing threat in both soil and water. They damage soil fertility, disrupt nutrient cycling, harm aquatic and terrestrial life, and can move through the food chain. That makes cleaning them up an urgent priority.

A new computer model is one of the first artificial intelligence tools to advance scientific discovery in agriculture

New platform combines continuous root-zone sensing with artificial intelligence to deliver actionable agronomic insights throughout the growing season. The post AquaSpy Rebrands as UnderGround Weather, Introducing the World’s First AI Soil Intelligence Reporting Engine appeared first on CropLife.

Monster Wolf and Pochi are among the robots deployed to scare away bears and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region where many farmers are in their 70s or older.

Monster Wolf and Pochi are among the robots deployed to scare away bears and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region where many farmers are in their 70s or older.

The Ask Maps updates aim to “make it easier than ever to get more done.” | Image: Google The AI-powered "Ask Maps" tool in Google Maps can now perform a broader range of personalized and conversational requests, including ordering food, finding hotels, and providing suggestions that factor in your existing plans. These are among several new features announced for Ask Maps today, which aim to "make it easier than ever to get more done" without having to close the Google Maps app, according to Google Maps head, Miriam Daniel. New agentic capabilities include asking Maps to order you food while considering contextual information like specific dietary needs, location, and places you've saved. For example, Google says you can ask it … Read the full story at The Verge.

A Northern Kentucky family has refused an anonymous AI company's $26 million offer to buy their land and transform it into a data center.

CJ CheilJedang utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to preempt global food market trends and innovatively shorten the product development cycle.CJ CheilJedang announced on Aug. 6 that it officially launched ‘Food AI 360,’ an AI platform that integrates real-time trend analysis, product planning, an

People tell the AI boom as a story about chips and models. Underneath it is metal. Every data centre, chip, power line and robot starts with copper and a handful of other minerals. The United States has quietly lost control of where they come from. A two-year-old startup just raised $310m to change that. Mariana […] This story continues at The Next Web

A £20 million competition has opened to develop farm robots and automated technology for crops, livestock, horticulture and forestry. Agr...

Your next drive-thru order might be taken by a bot. And you might not even notice.

Willie Nelson urges Americans to fight data centers invading rural Texas land, warning of light pollution and water thieving near his Abbott home.

DoorDash secured FAA approval to launch DoorDash Air, an in-house drone delivery service, joining Wing, Zipline, and Amazon as one of only eight certified US drone operators.

AI in agriculture depends not only on access to data, but on whether that data is timely, consistent, calibrated, and usable within real-world systems. The post Agriculture Doesn’t Just Need Data. It Needs AI-Ready Data. appeared first on CropLife.

To offset an ageing agricultural workforce and boost sustainable yields, China is aggressively accelerating the adoption of farm drones – a trend that analysts say could spread to more emerging markets despite trade restrictions imposed by the United States. Industry leader DJI said its global sales of agricultural drones had exceeded 700,000 units across China and more than 100 other countries and regions by the end of last month – more than a fivefold increase in just five years. Use of the...

Artificial intelligence could reshape how farms manage nitrogen by treating the nitrogen cycle as a single, connected system that links crop growth, livestock feeding, manure recycling, and environmental monitoring. A new perspective in Nitrogen Cycling argues that the long-standing separation between crop production and livestock operations has fragmented nutrient flows, causing manure to accumulate near […]

NIH researchers found that four AI calorie apps underestimated meals by 250 to 345 calories. High fat dishes had the largest errors.

A US report reveals Amazon workers' SNAP enrolment has tripled since 2020, sparking criticism from Senator Sanders amidst the company's $200 billion AI investment plans.

ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University researchers have introduced BINN (Biogeochemistry-Informed Neural Network), an AI model designed to speed up and improve how scientists simulate Earth-system processes in agriculture and biogeochemistry. The team reports that BINN is about 50 times more efficient than earlier approaches while achieving similarly accurate estimates of soil organic carbon. The study, […]

A new computer model is one of the first artificial intelligence tools to advance scientific discovery in agriculture and biogeochemistry and is 50 times more efficient than its predecessors, according to a study that offers a proof-of-principle for how AI might be used to shed light on obscure biological processes.

Buildout of large AI data centers in regions historically specializing on agriculture may have long-lasting

China’s agriculture sector needs more advanced technology and innovation to boost yields and improve food security – not more farmland and crops, according to a rural policy expert. The remarks came after a state media investigation alleged that officials in central China had inflated the size of mandatory rice crops to hit their targets. CCTV programme Focus Report aired its investigation on July 14, claiming officials in Jianghua Yao – a county in Yongzhou, Hunan province – had misreported the...

When Zhou Yuxiang, founder and CEO of Shanghai-headquartered Black Lake Technologies, wanted to sell his artificial intelligence (AI) automation solutions to millions of family-run factories across China, he came up with an unconventional strategy: hiring food delivery workers to make sales. His entire sales team, hired from various industrial cities, survived a gruelling five-day boot camp on articulating how AI can solve specific manufacturing pain points. “They are very street-smart,” the...

Fresh off Tech Hub LIVE, we explore how ag technology is delivering real-world value, from streamlining office workflows to boosting in-field efficiency. The post CropLife Retail Week: How AI and Smart Tech Are Changing Farming, Tech Hub Live 2026 and What Ag Retailers Need appeared first on CropLife.

MANHATTAN, Kan. — As Kansas wheat harvest wraps up, producers are leaving the field with something just as valuable as the grain in their trucks: data that can drive smarter decisions for years to come. Deepak Joshi, a precision agriculture specialist at Kansas State University, said yield data collected by combine harvesters is one of […] The post Data and Drones Helping Farmers Squeeze More From Every Acre appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

An electric, modular robot equipped with sensors, capable of moving non-invasively through orchards and vineyards and detecting crop diseases, is now available to farmers and agricultural producers.

Korea’s top agricultural research authority has unveiled an ambitious green-biotech agenda alongside European scientists, seeking to build sustainable food systems as global agriculture grapples with climate volatility, land degradation and shifting energy dynamics. At the 18th Europe-Korea Conference on Science and Technology in Toulouse, France, the Rural Development Administration (RDA) — Korea’s central government agency for agricultural research — hosted a specialized session showcasing how artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced biotechnology are redefining modern farming. The conference, which drew roughly 1,000 researchers, policymakers and industry experts under the theme "The Future of Science and Technology Driven by AI," provided an unprecedented stage for Korean agricultural innovation. Rather than focusing merely on conventional crop yields or traditional farm machinery, the Korean delegation presented high-value biological applications engineered for a decarbonized

ATHENS, Ga. — For many Georgia farmers, the workday doesn’t end when they leave the field. After long hours of planting, spraying and harvesting crops, many still spend evenings completing paperwork, compliance reports and operational recordkeeping. On a recent morning, University of Georgia student Bradley Smith traveled to the UGA Tifton campus and sat alongside […] The post Through Google-funded Initiative, UGA Students Use AI Technology, Community Engagement to Support GA Farmers appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Women in Ag Tech leaders explored AI-driven innovation, authentic leadership, and practical strategies transforming grower decisions and agricultural marketing today. The post Women in Ag Tech: Embracing Artificial Intelligence, Ag Tech Marketing Strategies and 5 Steps to Successful Innovation appeared first on CropLife.

Most autonomous-systems research happens in controlled or semi-controlled environments, and that framing matters more than it first appears.

The companies will target "whole-plant corn architecture" to improve harvestable yield and productivity. The post Phytoform partners with major seed breeders to bring AI-powered plant design to corn crops appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Artificial intelligence generates a lot of excitement across agriculture — and with that excitement comes a lot of […] The post Land O’Lakes’ Teddy Bekele Wants to Demystify AI’s Real Impact on Agriculture appeared first on CropLife.

This company is using renewable energy from pig slurry to power decentralized AI data centers, significantly increasing income compared to grid sales.

Plus: US lawmakers target 'lab-grown' butter. The post AgriFood Signals: Uber’s $14.8bn bid for Delivery Hero, Hippo Harvest banks $30m, agentic AI for ag appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Andrew James (from left), Neil Morrison, Natalia Kurz and Michael Neiss work on a prototype of their weed-killing robot ahead of The Farm Robotics Challenge, which they won on May 21. By Holly Hartigan A team of Cornell undergraduates beat 95 other teams to take the grand prize at The Farm Robotics Challenge with their […]

Tech Hub LIVE Keynote Karen Hildebrand explains how AI can connect farm data, improve ROI decisions, and empower agriculture's future workforce. The post The Rise of Agentic Agriculture: AWS’ Karen Hildebrand on AI’s Growing Role in the Field appeared first on CropLife.

Forty-two percent of farmers cite high input costs the biggest constraint to improving their farm's financial health. The post Many growers still find ‘no meaningful benefit’ from AI use on the farm: survey appeared first on AgFunderNews.

A pair of Midwestern farmers say the wet spring and summer has them keeping an eye out for crop diseases. Thomas Perkins started farming in central Illinois in Effingham County in 2016. “We’ve already applied fungicide with the drone on some of our early, early planted corn.”  He says, “We’re starting to see a little […] The post Farmers finding value in fungicides and drones appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

A pig farm in north-west England is using electricity generated from slurry-fed anaerobic digestion to power artificial-intelligence compute...

Plus: FMC's new herbicide The post AgriFood Signals: Chipotle’s next agrifood cohort, John Deere settlement, fruit-harvesting robots appeared first on AgFunderNews.

The director of conservation agriculture and farm operations at Missouri Soybeans says the future of farming includes more robotics, precision agriculture and innovative technologies designed to improve efficiency. Clayton Light tells Brownfield “Obviously robotics are up and coming, very promising, but it’s going to take a while for it to get there. Definitely the drones […] The post Missouri Soybeans: robotics, precision ag and innovation are shaping the future of farming appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Farmers are getting more tools in their toolbox, thanks to new research from the University of Missouri that shows how they can tweak planting practices to make the most of every acre.

A crop protection specialist says spray drones can play an important role on today’s farms. WinField United’s Tyler Steinkamp tells Brownfield, “Drones, especially as we continue to develop this technology, they just keep getting better and better.” He says growers can use them for a variety of crop protection applications. “Any pesticide that is currently […] The post Are drones a useful tool for farming operations? appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Japan has plans 10 million robots by 2040, using Noetra AI models to address labour shortages across key industries.

A report suggests that upcoming nuclear waste-powered radiovoltaic batteries could last as long as 30 years and power next-gen drones.

In a world where the demand for nutritious and environmentally sustainable food continues to surge, the food industry faces a formidable challenge. Traditional food innovation has often been a painstakingly slow, empirical, and fragmented process, struggling to keep pace with the urgent need for change. However, a groundbreaking study spearheaded by researchers Datta, Buehler, Chow, […]

Small farms grow much of the world's food, but from space they are nearly invisible. Their fields are tiny and ill-defined, and the satellite tools built to track crops were designed for the large, uniform fields of industrial agriculture, not the sub-hectare plots that feed many of the world's poorest people.

Drone services continue expanding, but dealers remain cautious about AI, automation, and profitability in precision agriculture. The post 2026 CropLife/Purdue Survey Reveals Shifting Priorities in Precision Agriculture appeared first on CropLife.

AMES, Iowa and HAYWARD, Calif. — Sabanto Inc., a leader in autonomy retrofit solutions for agricultural machinery, and Verdant Robotics™, developer of SharpShooter™ precision application system, have integrated their systems for the first time. Sabanto’s Autonomy System and Verdant’s SharpShooter precision application system now communicate directly, allowing producers to fully automate field work, from navigation to […] The post Sabanto Inc. and Verdant Robotics Announce Technical Integration of Autonomous Tractor Operation with SharpShooter Plant-Level Precision Application appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The Ratepayer Protection Act will put some teeth into big tech, forcing them to pay for increased energy consumption, demand, and capacity.

PASCO, Wash. — Ecorobotix, a Swiss company specializing in AI-driven agricultural technology, launches the ARA595 Ultra-High Precision (UHP) Sprayer in the United States. Designed for 80-inch irrigation beds with side sprinklers commonly used in California and Arizona, the ARA595 will be manufactured in Lyons, Kansas and available to ship by the end of July. Powered by […] The post New ARA 595 Sprayer Brings AI-Powered Precision to Irrigated Crops in the Western US appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

In legal, Harvey crossed an $11 billion valuation and Legora is racing to claim the European market behind it. In healthcare, Abridge has built a multi-billion-dollar business turning clinical conversations into structured medical records. In customer service, Sierra is now valued at over $15 billion, making it one of the fastest companies in AI history […] This story continues at The Next Web

Artificial intelligence is transforming what is possible in agriculture, but industry leaders should be wary of investing in AI without first laying the groundwork.  The use cases are promising, especially for an industry navigating volatile fertilizer costs, unpredictable weather, and margins that leave little room for error. Research shows AI-enabled predictive models can improve crop…

ITHACA, N.Y. — A team of Cornell undergraduates beat out 95 other teams to take the grand prize at The Farm Robotics Challenge with their invention: an autonomous robot that kills weeds with electricity. Their robot can travel through a vineyard or orchard without a human operator, zapping weeds with a small amount of electricity, […] The post Undergrads’ Weed-Killing Robot Wins Top Prize appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

A research group led by Associate Professor Yoshihiro Nakata from the Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering at the University of Electro-Communications, Japan, in collaboration with researchers from Doshisha University and Otemon Gakuin University, has developed an edible agent capable of social interaction through vocalizations and movement.

Nuritas will exhibit plant-based peptide hydrolysates at IFT FIRST 2026 in Chicago (booth #869), positioning powder-format ingredients for integration into yogurt, beverages, functional snacks and bakery formats. The ingredients were engineered for food production and have undergone application testing across heat, time, temperature and pH variables to reflect manufacturing conditions. The company says it has […] The post Nuritas brings market-ready, AI-discovered peptides to Chicago food expo appeared first on Longevity.Technology.

Robotic 'cobots' could help English soft fruit growers move harvested crops faster, ease labour pressure and reduce waste under a new Innova...

Farmers are being urged to share their real-world experience of artificial intelligence and digital tools to help shape future support for n...

MorganMyers’ new report maps AI use and trust across farm, ranch and ag retail operations. The post AI Use in Agriculture Is Broad, But So Is Skepticism appeared first on CropLife.

AI is boosting efficiency in agriculture, but experts say data quality, ROI, and human judgment remain essential to success. The post AI Unfiltered: Ag Tech Leaders Talk Strategies for Results appeared first on CropLife.

WAUKESHA, Wis. — Are farmers and ranchers using AI? The technology’s potential to advance agriculture is easy to see, but how many producers are actually putting it to use? Agriculture has long served as a testing ground for AI, powering tools like autonomous tractors, robotic milking and satellite-based crop forecasting. At the same time, the […] The post AI Use in Agriculture Is Broad, As Is Skepticism appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Rainbow Crops expects to announce a collaboration with a seed company on corn soon and is discussing additional partnerships in other crops. The post Rainbow Crops raises $11.25m to scale AI-guided multiplex gene editing   appeared first on AgFunderNews.

A systematic review of 161 peer-reviewed publications found that AI research in food safety has expanded rapidly, rising from one study in 2012 to 46 in 2023. The review shows that machine learning and deep learning are being studied for pathogen detection, chemical contamination prediction, food fraud screening, outbreak surveillance, and regulatory decision-making, but data gaps, class imbalance, privacy limits, and model interpretability remain major barriers.

Samantha Subin / CNBC: DoorDash launches an in-app AI chatbot to let users order food and groceries and make reservations with photos and prompts  —  DoorDash is bringing artificial intelligence deeper into the user experience, allowing customers to order food and make reservations with photos and prompts.

DoorDash wants to let users simplify the ordering and reservation process through AI.

DoorDash wants to let users simplify the ordering and reservation process through AI.

MADISONVILLE, Ky. — A two-day drone pilot certification workshop and exam are being offered July 8-9 by the Kentucky Agriculture Training School (KATS), a program of the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. According to KATS coordinator Lori Rogers, the workshop will prepare candidates for the certification required under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Small […] The post FAA Certification Workshop and Exam for Agricultural Drone Pilots appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

ONLINE — On the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy sits down with Sam Fessenden, a Cornell dairy science graduate with a PhD focused on the CNCPS model who worked with nutritionists globally before partnering with his wife Brenda and her parents, Craig and Cathy, to rebuild dairying at their Southeast Minnesota site. In this conversation, Sam […] The post Robots, Faith and Resilience: Transforming Tradition at Silver Spirit Farm appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the contours of life as we know it. In agriculture, the world market for AI is expected to reach almost US$47 billion by 2034. AI enables higher farm yields with fewer inputs, an outcome that matters deeply in an era of climate uncertainty and resource scarcity.

A robot designed to detect and remove poisonous ragwort before it threatens livestock is being tested on farms across Dorset. The autonom...

We asked three farmers to tell us how new technology is revolutionizing the way they work.

In a groundbreaking advancement at the intersection of agriculture and artificial intelligence, researchers have unveiled a novel approach to predicting the color quality of jaggery before it even leaves the manufacturing stage. This pioneering work integrates soil and water parameters into machine learning models, offering an unprecedented tool for farmers and producers to optimize jaggery […]

We asked three farmers to tell us how new technology is revolutionizing the way they work.

We asked three farmers to tell us how new technology is revolutionizing the way they work.

There is often a disconnect between "what is working and what is hype" when it comes to AI in food waste, according to ReFED and The Spoon. The post What investors should know before backing AI tools for food waste management: report appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Globally, agriculture faces mounting pressures. These are driven by climate change, land degradation, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and the demand for food from a growing population.

The venture studio will explore AI tools, reducing inputs, and improving supply chains ahead of its program's next installment. The post Purdue’s DIAL Ventures says it’s a ‘defining moment’ for AI in agriculture after first close of Fund II appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Food waste is a nagging problem that weighs heavily on global food production, distribution and sales industries—but an emerging generation of AI sensors is providing a raft of fresh solutions. The embrace of AI in food industries has been swift, which is why Flinders University researchers have worked with an international research team to build the first comprehensive overview of AI technologies involved in the food industry.

Reservoir's Danny Bernstein discusses the evolution of farm robotics to multi-task, multi-crop machines and the role of VC in this space. The post Reservoir’s Danny Bernstein says we’re ‘entering the golden age of robotics’ in agriculture appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a method for creating realistic virtual tomato farms that automatically generate data for training agricultural AI systems. Their approach offers a way to overcome one of the most labor-intensive tasks in farming: harvesting the crops.

Apple is reportedly redesigning Siri into a cross-device AI assistant capable of syncing conversations, context, and chat history through iCloud.

The crypto weed vape found me on 4/20, the high holiday of cannabis enthusiasts everywhere. It arrived over Slack with the thumbnail of a man exhaling a plume of vapor, the words "every hit delivers Bitcoin" emblazoned across it. It claimed to be advertising a device called Gudtrip, and I thought everything about it sounded fake. So I went looking for it. What I eventually found, after weeks of searching, dozens of emails, and a reporting effort that spanned continents, was somehow even dumber than I'd imagined. My first port of call was Gudtrip's website, which only made the vape seem more like a prank. The company's description of the pr … Read the full story at The Verge.

AI-Powered Ingredient Swaps Poised to Revolutionize Healthy Eating with Minimal Disruption In a groundbreaking study published in PLOS Digital Health, researchers from the University of California, Davis have unveiled a novel artificial intelligence framework designed to make everyday meals healthier and more affordable through minimal ingredient substitutions. By suggesting just one to three simple swaps […]

An artificial intelligence framework that suggests just one to three ingredient swaps can make meals meaningfully more nutritious and less expensive, according to a new study published in PLOS Digital Health by Trevor Chan and Ilias Tagkopoulos of the University of California, Davis.

AI could help make food systems more personalized and climate-resilient by linking nutrition, health, farming, logistics, and sustainability data. The review highlights promise in precision nutrition, vertical farming, traceability, and smarter supply chains, while warning that privacy, equity, energy use, data silos, and governance gaps must be addressed.

The potential for tariffs and an outright ban on Chinese drones is weighing heavily on ag users. The post Drones Unmade in China: Proposed U.S. Ban Clouds Future of Agricultural Spray Drone Industry appeared first on CropLife.

Student teams from California and around the world took home Farm Robotics Challenge awards for tools aimed at weeding, crop scouting, spraying, orchard monitoring and dairy herd health.

Images of sparse meals aboard naval vessels deployed in the United States’ war on Iran are a reminder that keeping military forces supplied with adequate food has been a problem for thousands of years. The photos came to light after a crew member from the USS Abraham Lincoln shared them with family in the US, sparking a dispute between personnel, their families and the Pentagon, along with complaints about inadequate food, despite official claims of more than 30 days’ supply on board. Meanwhile,...

In a pioneering leap for soil science, artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform how researchers understand and manage complex terrestrial ecosystems. Scientists are now harnessing AI to create “digital soil twins” – high-fidelity virtual replicas of soil environments constructed from an extensive array of sensor-derived data. This innovative melding of AI with soil science […]

In tropical forests, much of the biodiversity can be heard before it is seen. Birds call, insects buzz and frogs croak, creating complex soundscapes that reflect the presence of different species.

A Florida community deploys AI-powered robotic beehives to protect declining bee populations that pollinate roughly 75% of the crops Americans eat.