AI and robots in AgriFoodTech

In a groundbreaking study that is poised to transform precision agriculture, researchers V.K. Patel, K. Abhishek, and B.M.A. Shafeeq have unveiled a comprehensive framework integrating U-Net++ and CNN-RNN-BiGRU architectures for automated weed detection. The research explores the intricate interplay between artificial intelligence and agriculture, signaling a new era of enhanced crop management and sustainability. The […]

BALTIMORE, Md. — Small-scale farming faces a tight set of pressures, with labor shortages, rising input costs and growing expectations around efficiency and sustainability. Meanwhile, technology that once felt reserved for large industrial operations has become more accessible and modular. Robotics now sits at the center of that shift, offering tools that scale to smaller […] The post 5 Robotic Innovations Transforming Small-Scale Farming appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

With already thin profit margins and increasingly uncertain farm labor and other input costs, precision agriculture technology could improve New England's small and medium-sized farms' efficiency, productivity, and resilience. Unfortunately, factors such as up-front costs and validation of the technology's accuracy in the region remain a barrier to adoption.

JEONJU, North Jeolla Province — Korea will step up assistance for developing countries in the agricultural sector, leveraging a state-led initiative to apply artificial intelligence (AI) to farming technologies, data-driven advisory services and the development of climate-resilient crops, according to the head of the nation’s top agricultural research institute. Lee Seung-don, administrator of the Rural Development Administration (RDA) under the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, said on Thursday the agency’s official development assistance (ODA) projects for countries with poor self-reliant infrastructures and labor shortages will continue to expand. Lee said the agency’s multilateral Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative (FACI) will expand from three regional groups — Asia, Africa, and Central and South America — to five by 2028, adding the Caribbean and South Pacific. The expansion will bring the number of partner countries to around 100 across the five regions,

Precision agriculture is entering a new era, and Verdant Robotics is at the center of that transformation. On Ag Meter, host Nick sat down with Chad Yagow, Director of Agronomy, ... Read More The post Verdant Robotics’ Sharpshooter Is Redefining Precision Weed Control appeared first on AgNet West.

RALEIGH, N.C. — In the Marvel Comics universe, Thor is known for wielding a magical hammer with superhuman stamina. But at NC State University, Thor is a hammer-wielding robot in training for an earthly but backbreaking task: tending vegetables. Grocery shoppers might not think about it, but the bulk of the fresh produce we buy in the […] The post Meet the Superhero Farm Robots in Training appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

An Indiana state legislator says a recently introduced bill could help protect the state’s farmers from drone security threats.  District 16 representative Kendell Culp says House Bill 1064 would establish civil and criminal boundaries for operating unmanned aerial vehicles on private property. “When you think about drone use, it’s still a fairly new technology,” he says. “It’s kind of […] The post Indiana lawmaker pushing for increased penalties for unauthorized drone use on farms appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Agtonomy CEO Tim Bucher argues 2026 must mark agriculture’s physical AI tipping point, scaling autonomy from demos into food infrastructure. The post Why 2026 Must Be Agriculture’s Physical AI Tipping Point appeared first on CropLife.

Chinese tech giants Alibaba, ByteDance, and Baidu are using agentic AI chatbots to complete real-world transactions for users. read more

The Swarm Garden: An array of modular robot agents that adapt to changing conditions for living architecture.

Phospholutions CEO and founder Hunter Swisher talks to AFN ahead of his soil health session this week at Davos. The post The most impactful AI in farming ‘will not feel revolutionary,’ says Phospholutions boss. It will feel ‘dependable’ appeared first on AgFunderNews.

A scientist has explained why robots still struggle to pick tomatoes. Labor shortages in agriculture are driving growing interest in robotic systems that can automate harvesting. Yet some crops remain especially challenging for machines. Tomatoes, for example, grow in clusters, meaning robots must identify and remove only the ripe fruit while leaving unripe tomatoes attached [...]

PALO ALTO, Calif. — Farmers today are making more high-stakes decisions with less margin for error. Weather variability, pest pressure, rising input costs, and water constraints mean that delayed or imprecise decisions can quickly turn into yield loss. In many cases, the difference between a manageable problem and a season-long setback comes down to timing. […] The post How AI Is Helping Farmers Make Earlier, Smarter Decisions on Crop Health, Water Use, and Yield Risk appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

HOBOKEN, N.J. — Agriculture is entering a new era where data moves as fast as the seasons change, and growers need insights they can trust without delay. In this environment, intelligent chatbot solutions are becoming an essential part of how farms manage daily decisions, from crop care to logistics. By turning complex data into clear […] The post How Conversational AI Is Helping Farmers Make Smarter Decisions in Real Time appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

An 82-year-old woman from eastern China, affectionately known as the “hardcore grandma,” has captivated many with her remarkable skills in operating field fertilisation drones and her success as a live-streamer selling rice. Born in 1943, Dai Shuying hails from Laomei Village in Xindu Town, Tongcheng, Anhui province. In her youth, she worked as a bookkeeper and was regarded as one of the few “educated individuals” in her village, capable of reading, writing, and performing calculations. While...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Aarush Muthukrishnan, a 4-H member from Allegheny County, earned first place in the 13-15 age category of the national 4-H AI in Agriculture Challenge. This competition invites youth to explore how artificial intelligence can address real-world challenges in agriculture. Participants identify an industry problem and design an AI-based solution, applying STEM […] The post 4-H'er From Allegheny County Wins National AI in Agriculture Challenge appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

SAP and Syngenta partner to scale AI-powered agriculture, modernizing operations, accelerating innovation, and feeding the world. The post SAP and Syngenta Form Partnership to Scale AI-Assisted Agriculture appeared first on CropLife.

Land O’Lakes and Microsoft are developing an AI-powered digital assistant designed to optimize farming operations. Land O’Lakes senior vice president Leah Anderson says the tool is called Oz. “Now you can have even greater confidence between you as a farmer and your agronomist because your agronomist has the full force of Winfield United’s datasets. Six […] The post Land O’Lakes, Microsoft partner on AI assistant to boost farm profitability appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

WSU researchers developed a cost-effective robotic apple-picking arm to address labor shortages in agriculture, enhancing efficiency in fruit harvesting.

The President and CEO of the Animal Agriculture Alliance is encouraging farmers to take a digital audit of their operations. Hannah Thompson Wieman tells Brownfield animal activists are turning to artificial intelligence to create negative content from information farmers themselves are providing online. “What is out there about your farm?” she says farmers need to be asking. “What is […] The post Farmers urged to conduct digital audits amid rising AI-driven animal activism appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

When LG announced that it would demo a laundry-folding, chore-doing robot at CES 2026, I was immediately intrigued. For years, I've wandered the Las Vegas Convention Center halls and wondered when someone might create a robot that can tackle the mundane but useful tasks I despise like folding laundry. With CLOiD (pronounced like "Floyd"), LG has proven that this is theoretically possible, but probably not likely to happen any time soon.  I went to the company's CES booth to watch its demonstration of CLOiD's abilities, which also include serving food, fetching objects and fitness coaching. During a very carefully choreographed 15-minute presentation, I watched CLOiD grab a carton of milk out of the fridge, put a croissant in an oven, sort and fold some laundry and grab a set of keys off a couch and hand them to the human presenter. Throughout the demonstration, LG showed off how its own appliances can play along with the robot. When it rolled over to

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The 2nd annual Precision Agriculture Technology Conference, hosted by the University of Maryland Extension (UME) Agriculture and Food Systems program in partnership with UME’s Precision Agriculture Lab, will feature Dr. John Fulton, professor in the Food, Agriculture, and Biological Engineering department at The Ohio State University, as the keynote speaker.  Fulton, the […] The post Precision Agriculture Technology Conference Features Innovations for Producers appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

For now, the drone deliveries are only open to consumers ordering from the Tanjong Rhu area Grab has just announced a three-month pilot for drone food deliveries in Singapore, serving the Tanjong Rhu neighbourhood. The initiative is run in partnership with ST Engineering’s Unmanned Air Systems division, the developer of the drone technology used in […]

The driver sent an AI-generated image of the order at the customer's door, but never actually showed up with the food.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Visualize a drone flying over vast agricultural land, silently surveying the corn or grape area. Within minutes, it reveals leaks, pests, and subtle crop health differences—insights that would take humans days or weeks with human effort. This is the modern-day scenario of farming, where drone inspections are the main player. As the […] The post How Drone Multispectral Terrain Mapping Is Advancing Precision Agriculture appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

In partnership with the Gates Foundation, Abu Dhabi unveils a multi-institution AI platform designed to accelerate agricultural innovation, strengthen food security and support millions of smallholder farmers facing climate volatility

A viral Reddit post purportedly from an employee of a "major food delivery app" may actually be an AI-generated hoax, The Verge reports. The post itself, and an image of an employee ID card the poster, u/trowaway_whistleblow, shared with The Verge, where both flagged as being likely AI-generated when run through online AI detectors and AI assistants like Gemini and Claude. Given the inflammatory nature of the post, it's not hard to see why it received over 80,000 upvotes in the four days it's been up in r/confession. The post includes a series of striking claims about the unnamed food delivery company, like that its "Priority Delivery" option doesn't actually change delivery speeds, that it sorts delivery drivers based on their level of desperation and that it steals tips from drivers. The post doesn't name a specific company, but there's enough real world evidence of driver mistreatment — including misleading pay structures that subsidize

Elissa Welle / The Verge: A viral Reddit post by a purported developer alleging that a “major food delivery app” exploits drivers is likely AI-generated; Uber, DoorDash deny the claims  —  It might be AI-generated, but food delivery apps do have a track record of exploiting workers.

A viral Reddit confessional about a "major food delivery app" posted January 2nd is most likely AI-generated. The original post by user Trowaway_whistleblow alleged that an unnamed food delivery company regularly delays customer orders, calls couriers "human assets," and exploits their "desperation" for cash, among other indefensible actions. Nearly 90,000 upvotes and four days later, it's become increasingly clear that the post's text is probably AI-generated. Considering the delivery app industry track record of exploitation of its drivers, it's easy to see why so many people believed this was the real thing. The Verge put the original … Read the full story at The Verge.

In an era where agricultural efficiency is becoming paramount amid population growth and climate change, the rise of agricultural robotics offers a promising solution. Recent advancements detail a breakthrough in automated plant detection systems, integrating both visual navigation and phenotype recognition. Liu, L., Shen, C., and Wang, L. have spearheaded efforts to enhance the interaction […]

Ag robotic offerings are evolving from single-task machines to full platforms that can tackle a number of jobs. The post From experimentation to impact: farm robotics’ top fundraises in 2025 appeared first on AgFunderNews.

The Federal Communications Commission recently blacklisted all new foreign-made drones and components due to concerns that the foreign equipment is an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security. Politico said the…

With global population growth and climate change posing escalating threats to crop production, the current food system is unlikely to be sufficient to meet future demand. Although more than 12,000 plant species are edible, global agriculture remains reliant on a narrow set of crops, with roughly 30 species supplying 95% of the world's calories. This reliance has resulted in a highly homogenized and increasingly vulnerable food system.

DoorDash launches Zesty, an AI-powered social app that recommends restaurants through conversational search, now testing in San Francisco and New York.

Swiss scientists have demonstrated the use of dead lobster tails as robotic appendages.

WASHINGTON — The American Soybean Association is closely monitoring recent federal actions related to restrictions on certain foreign-manufactured drones used in U.S. agriculture and the potential impacts on farmers. Precision agriculture tools, including drones, are essential for today’s farmers to manage costs, monitor crops, and operate efficiently. Foreign-manufactured drones represent a significant majority of the […] The post ASA Urges Balance on Agricultural Drone Policy appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Celebrate Christmas with the AgNet News Hour as host Nick Papagni, the “Ag Meter”, talks with industry leaders transforming California agriculture. Gabe Sibley of Verdant Robotics reveals how their AI-powered ... Read More The post AI, Robotics, and Innovation in California Agriculture – AgNet News Hour Christmas Special appeared first on AgNet West.

The Trump administration is banning new foreign-made drones, triggering pushback from both U.S. farmers and Chinese officials. The Federal Communications Commission says drones and critical parts made outside of the U.S. pose an "unacceptable" national security risk.

The American Soybean Association is weighing in as the federal government announces sweeping restrictions on certain drones used by farmers in the U.S. The Federal Communications Commission has banned all foreign-made drones from operating on U.S. communications infrastructure, citing national security risks. The move will likely impact the availability of drones used for agricultural purposes, […] The post FCC drone restrictions spark worry among U.S. soybean farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Ali Nafchi, assistant professor and precision agriculture specialist at SDSU has multiple projects in the works aimed to provide more precise yield information to farmers.

Demonstration of the robotic gripper made from langoustine tails. 2025 CREATE Lab EPFL CC BY SA. By Celia Luterbacher Although many roboticists today turn to nature to inspire their designs, even bioinspired robots are usually fabricated from non-biological materials like metal, plastic and composites. But a new experimental robotic manipulator from the Computational Robot Design […]

Researchers developed a data-driven framework for autonomous tomato harvesting, improving success rates through YOLOv8-based vision and statistical analysis.

The grocer will install AI-powered food recyclers in stores starting in 2027.

Amazon partners with Mill Industries Inc. to reduce in-store food waste at Whole Foods Market using Mill Commercial. read more

There continues to be conversations in agriculture about AI, its future role in the industry, and how it could impact profitability. On this episode of Managing for Profit, a pair of farmers discuss their views on AI and how it’s already impacting some of their management decisions. The post Farmers see AI playing a bigger role in automation and soil decisions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Some farmers say artificial intelligence has a place in agriculture. Southwest Ohio farmer Eric Tipton says AI could be beneficial for automation technology. “Those sorts of things like facial recognition and, in our case, object recognition,” Tipton said, “where that tractor or vehicle has to recognize the difference between a human being and a rock.” […] The post Farmers see AI playing a bigger role in automation, soil decisions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

In an era where data-driven decisions are becoming increasingly vital to global agricultural practices, a groundbreaking study by Fan and Li introduces a simulated framework aimed at revolutionizing rural revitalization in China. As the nation grapples with the challenges of modern agriculture, such as food security, environmental sustainability, and rural depopulation, this innovative research leverages […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new national study reveals some bullish baseline trends regarding how American farmers are approaching agricultural drone technology and related equipment as an emerging cornerstone of crop production. The research, “Farmer Perceptions of Agricultural Drones,” was sponsored by SweetWater Technologies, Agri Spray Drones, the National Corn Growers Association and Syngenta. The project was […] The post Farmers Show Interest in Agricultural Drone Technology and Services appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

New national research shows farmers rapidly shifting from drone trials to full-scale programs, signaling momentum across U.S. agriculture. The post Study: Ag Drone Adoption Poised to Surge as Farmers Eye Full-Scale Programs appeared first on CropLife.

Sonoma County Winegrowers and Reservoir today announced the launch of Reservoir Farms, Sonoma – the world’s first on-farm robotics and automation hub for viticulture located in the heart of California wine country. As a flagship collaboration under the Sonoma County Winegrowers’ Farm of the Future initiative and building on the success of Reservoir’s inaugural “Olympic … The post World’s First On-Farm Robotics Hub for Viticulture Launches in Sonoma appeared first on California Ag Network.

Lausanne Switzerland (SPX) Dec 05, 2025 EPFL scientists have integrated discarded crustacean shells into robotic devices, leveraging the strength and flexibility of natural materials for robotic applications. Although many roboticists today turn to nature to inspire their designs, even bioinspired robots are usually fabricated from non-biological materials like metal, plastic and composites. But a new experimental robotic manipu

The Japanese agriculture equipment experts Kubota are partnering with Norwegian tech startup Kilter to co-develop, pilot, and promote the new Kilter AX-1 ultra high-precision weeding robot across Europe. more…

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Weed control is essential in apple orchards because weeds compete with trees for nutrients, water and sunlight, which can reduce fruit yields. However, physically removing weeds is not only labor-intensive, but it also can damage soil structure and tree roots. Using chemical sprays to kill weeds can lead to other problems, […] The post AI System Identifies Weeds in Apple Orchards appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Weed control is essential in apple orchards because weeds compete with trees for nutrients, water and sunlight, which can reduce fruit yields. However, physically removing weeds is not only labor-intensive, but it also can damage soil structure and tree roots. Using chemical sprays to kill weeds can lead to other problems, such as pollution, herbicide resistance and excess chemical residues on apples.

AI use among CPG executives has jumped 69% from last year, human creativity and pristine datasets still matter for food innovation. The post Why CPG execs, not startups, now lead the AI adoption surge in food production appeared first on AgFunderNews.

A growing coalition of farmers, environmentalists and homeowners have united across partisan lines to resist data-center expansion.

Land O’Lakes Inc. and Microsoft Corp. announced a multiyear strategic alliance to develop AI-powered tools for agriculture, including a digital assistant called Oz.

AWS Chief Matt Garman lays out his vision bringing artificial intelligence to the enterprise Re:Invent  Amazon wants to make AI meaningful to enterprises, and it’s building yet another walled garden disguised as an easy button to do it.…

"Our strategy is to use our technology as a profit driver and M&A lever," says cofounder and CEO John Nicholas. The post Seascape Aquatech bets on robotics to reinvent oyster farming appeared first on AgFunderNews.

The director of sales with Asylon (Ay-sih-lon) Robotics says some farmers are turning to a futuristic version of man’s best friend to protect their investments. Kurt George says DroneDog is a robotic, automated security dog that can patrol grounds and monitor for threats in real time. “It’s about the size of a German shepherd, and […] The post Robotic ‘DroneDog’ gives farmers a new high-tech security option appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

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INDIANAPOLIS — When it comes to innovation in agriculture, SwarmFarm Robotics stands out as a story of practical ingenuity. Founded by Australian farmers Andrew and Joice Bate on their farm along Australia’s east coast, the husband-and-wife team is redefining what automation means in the field. Their story shows how curiosity, hands-on experience, and a drive to solve […] The post SwarmFarm Robotics: Designed by Farmers for Farmers appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Bloomberg: Some food bloggers warn Google's AI Overviews and AI food pics are burying their real, tested recipes, setting home cooks up for disaster this Thanksgiving  —  Food bloggers see traffic dip as home cooks turn to AI, inspired by impossible pictures  —  Eb Gargano has been writing recipes online long enough …

PASCO, Wash. — Ecorobotix, an AI company specializing in precision agriculture, announced the commencement of a multi-year research collaboration with Oregon State University to advance weed-targeting technology in grass seed  production systems. The study, led by Dr. Pete Berry, Assistant Professor in OSU’s Department of Crop and Soil Science, focuses on Kentucky bluegrass and tall […] The post Ecorobotix and Oregon State University Launch Multi-Year Study on Plant by-Plant AI Weed Control in Grass Seed Production appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

MSU’s new video series helps farmers adopt spray drones safely with guidance and troubleshooting for emerging UAS technology. The post Mississippi State Launches Innovative Agricultural Drone Video Series appeared first on CropLife.

The Rural Development Administration (RDA) on Wednesday announced an ambitious plan to boost the incomes of the country’s 2 million farmers by 20 percent through cost reductions and increased sales, enabled by its upcoming artificial intelligence (AI)-driven comprehensive services. The measure comes as the country has witnessed major crises across agricultural sectors, such as climate change, an aging workforce and population declines in rural communities. To launch the new AI network and its related public services by 2030 for the benefit of rural regions, the research arm of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said it will expand its existing computing infrastructure by increasing cloud storage and introducing a new supercomputer. RDA Administrator Lee Seung-don said during a press conference in Sejong that the new AI initiative now under development will not only raise earnings but also reduce the risk of agricultural accidents by 20 percent. He added the initiative

Apple made a decision last week that puts user privacy ahead of artificial intelligence development. The company now

DailyRobotics' Q2 harvester can pick strawberries 2-3x faster than humans, claims cofounder Adham Ghazali. The post DailyRobotics enters strawberry harvesting race with robot that can pick 2–3x faster than humans appeared first on AgFunderNews.

ITHACA, N.Y. — The Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture (CIDA) convened its annual workshop on Oct. 21 at the Statler Hotel on the Cornell University campus, bringing together faculty and students from across the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science and […] The post Cornell Summit Showcases AI Innovation in Agriculture appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

New digital assistant will provide instant access to critical agricultural data to help optimize farm productivity and cost savings. The post Land O’Lakes and Microsoft Partner to Accelerate AI Innovation in Agriculture appeared first on CropLife.

DoorDash is bringing its robot delivery service to Miami, following an initial rollout in Los Angeles and Chicago earlier this year with over 600 participating merchants. The company continues to work with Coco Robotics as part of its push towards a "muliti-modal system" that allows it to make human, robot and drone deliveries at scale. As well as adding a third city to the initiative, DoorDash also now takes orders from DashMart, its delivery-only convenience store chain for groceries and household items. This means customers will receive robot deliveries from national grocers and retailers as well as restaurants.  DoorDash has a dedicated robotics and automation division called DoorDash Labs, which is focused on forging new partnerships that allow it to meet increased demand with more environmentally friendly methods of delivery. Earlier this year it began operating drone deliveries in Charlotte with Wing, and as well as using Coco’s self-driving robots,

As artificial intelligence sweeps through farming, vets are warning that technological progress must not come at the expense of animal welfa...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For generations, the tractor PTO shaft has been the universal power interface of agriculture. It allowed one engine — the tractor engine — to power anything behind it mechanically: mowers, balers, spreaders, rakes, augers, harvest attachments… if it rotated, PTO could drive it. But agriculture is rapidly shifting toward autonomy, electrification of […] The post How PTO Generators Are Enabling Electrified Implements and Next-Gen Robotics in Agriculture appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Artificial intelligence should be designed to support and enhance the human elements of the business, says the foodora CIO. The post Foodora’s Herbert Haas talks affordable quick commerce and ‘human-centered’ AI in food delivery appeared first on AgFunderNews.

An ag attorney says the increased use of artificial intelligence is creating additional data privacy concerns. Todd Janzen is a managing partner with Janzen Schroeder Ag Law. “It takes a lot of data to train these AI tools,” he says. “Companies need to make sure that they’re licensing that data from farmers, if they’re the ones providing that […] The post AI innovation creating additional privacy concerns in agriculture appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Drone footage shows flooded farms and submerged homes in Nueva Ecija, Philippines, after heavy rains from Typhoon Fung-wong caused a river to overflow.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California farm advocates feel they may be closer than ever to achieving regulatory changes that would clear the way for wider adoption of autonomous tractors in the state. Despite entrepreneurs from the Golden State leading the way in developing cutting-edge technology used on farms around the world, the use of autonomous equipment […] The post Farm Groups Seek New Autonomous Tractor Regulation appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

ProvVari is expected to launch in Ireland in Q1 2026 before expanding to international markets. Read more: NovaUCD’s Proveye bags ESA contract to launch AI-powered agri-tech

Innovation and Collaboration Take Center Stage at FIRA 2025 At the FIRA 2025 Agricultural Robotics Expo in Woodland, California, Dr. Nathan Boyd from the University of Florida joined ag tech ... Read More The post AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution appeared first on AgNet West.

The U.S. Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent has highlighted a potential future where China could get its hands on Nvidia's current-gen flagship AI chips... when they're no longer the current-gen flagships. Washington is considering letting Nvidia sell Blackwell chips to China once they're outdated by at least a year or two.

How has ag tech evolved in 25 years? Dive into the journey from early automation to cutting-edge AI on farms. The post From Boom to AI: Charting 25 Years of Agricultural Tech Revolution appeared first on CropLife.

Paul Mikesell shares thoughts on harvest robots, automation for small farms, and how agtech startups should approach VCs. The post Carbon Robotics founder Paul Mikesell on agtech: ‘Be careful how you talk about it’ appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Drones have become integrated into everyday life over the past decade—in sectors as diverse as entertainment, health care and construction. They have also begun to transform the way people grow food.

The company will expand its AI software and services for ag machinery to the Southeastern US and Australia. The post Agtonomy bags $18m to bring more AI to ‘the next frontier of automation’: agricultural equipment appeared first on AgFunderNews.

The Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine once stood 30 meters high and stretched 3.2 kilometers across the Dnieper River, creating one of the country's largest reservoirs. Holding some 18 cubic kilometers of water, it supplied irrigation across Kherson Oblast and beyond, and cooled Europe's biggest nuclear plant at Zaporizhzhia.

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Partnership, not pressure’, US soybean farmers urge Trump before Xi talks Increasingly desperate US farmers, including many who voted for US President Donald Trump, are urging him to adopt a conciliatory approach rather than a confrontational one if a lasting soy deal can be reached when he meets Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. 2. China sees Europe...

Leaf Monitor, a new mobile tool backed by artificial intelligence and predictive modeling, could revolutionize how farmers monitor crops and make decisions by providing real-time nutrition and leaf trait information in the field. “Having this information is very valuable for the farmers,” said Alireza Pourreza, associate professor of Cooperative Extension and director of the Digital … The post AI Tool to Help Farmers Measure Real-Time Crop Health from the Field appeared first on California Ag Network.

The October 27 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of urgency and innovation, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill discussed California’s expanding HLB citrus quarantine, the ... Read More The post From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming appeared first on AgNet West.

A 2016 research paper explored a vision for using emerging tools in machine learning – a branch of artificial intelligence

Proposal would fast-track hookups for the megawatt-hungry datacenters driving US electricity demand The US Energy Secretary wants to see datacenters connected to the grid faster, and has directed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to implement new rules that speed the process.…

Despite VC funding declines, growing consensus is that robotics and automation are "integral to modern agriculture." The post Farm robotics in the weeds as funding declines 36% from Q2 to Q3 appeared first on AgFunderNews.

RALEIGH, N.C. — A major open-source image repository to be released nationwide this fall could be a significant step forward in helping unlock artificial intelligence’s potential for solving stubborn agricultural challenges. Led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service and NC State University, the Ag Image Repository, or AgIR, is a growing collection of 1.5 […] The post Researchers Share Images to Accelerate AI Use in Agriculture appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Agcor Xplor empowers lenders to query massive datasets with plain language and transform how they access, analyze, and act on agricultural data. The post Growers Edge Launches First Generative AI Platform for Agricultural Mortgage Lending appeared first on CropLife.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered precision agriculture tools can help growers better manage their orchards by reducing waste, increasing resilience and, helping guide decisions about water use, fertilizer application and pest control, according to researchers at Penn State. However, the team said, not enough agricultural scientists are trained to develop and use these tools in […] The post Training Doctoral Candidates in AI-Powered Precision Tools for Agriculture appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Bringing Cutting-Edge Technology to the Field Farming has long been a labor-intensive industry, but advances in robotics and artificial intelligence are beginning to transform how growers manage crops. Gabe Sibley, ... Read More The post Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation appeared first on AgNet West.

The FarmGuard team consisting of University of Minnesota computer science and mechanical engineering students, created a drone system to detect deer on farms and prevent them from eating crops. 

Doosan Robotics and agricultural machinery firm Daedong have teamed up for developing on-device artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and agricultural robots, the former said Monday. Doosan Robotics and Daedong signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) containing details on their partnerships at the former’s innovation center in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, Friday. Daedong is one of Korea’s leading agricultural machinery firms, manufacturing autonomous tractors and other automated machineries. Under the agreement, the two companies will join forces for developing field robots optimized for smart farms and outdoor agricultural environments, creating and commercializing on-device AI applicable to unstructured farming conditions and exploring global markets for field robots. Doosan Robotics will be responsible for designing and manufacturing robotic arms and control systems to commercialize mobile manipulators specialized for agriculture. A mobile manipulator is a mobile robot that

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Researchers from Michigan State University have developed an artificial intelligence system that automatically harvests data from farmers markets’ digital footprints in real time. This new approach provides policymakers and market managers with immediate, accurate insights at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional surveys, transforming how we understand and […] The post AI-Powered Data Harvesting for Farmers Markets appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The Transform Food & Agriculture USA 2025 conference held by Reuters Events took place October 14-15 in Minneapolis with leaders from the nation's largest ag and food companies.