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Oct 22, 2024 | 
globalagtechinitiative.com | Global AgInvesting |Matt Hopkins
Today, John Deere has announced an expansion to its Agriculture & Turf training center and field site near Orlando, Florida. This investment advances the company’s commitment to customer success through the support of John Deere’s world-class dealer channel. The development will support both service and sales training and accommodate virtual training sessions, expanding dealers’ access to training and education so they can provide the highest level of service and support to John Deere customers.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
globalagtechinitiative.com | Global AgInvesting |Matt Hopkins
While farmers can’t control the weather, they can transform one of farming’s most labor-intensive elements — irrigation — into a precise, data-driven operation. Unlike conventional systems, smart irrigation leverages advanced technology to optimize water usage, resulting in sustainable practices with healthier crops and a higher return on investment (ROI). Almanac has partnered with WiseConn to integrate their irrigation management solutions into its broader agricultural technology platform.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
globalagtechinitiative.com | Global AgInvesting |Matt Hopkins
Reinke Manufacturing, a global leader in irrigation systems and technology, has unveiled E3, the first precision series of center pivot systems. The patented irrigation system offers unmatched accuracy and performance, providing tremendous value by ensuring consistent and efficient water management and distribution across diverse field conditions for growers – setting a new standard in the industry.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
globalagtechinitiative.com | Global AgInvesting |Matt Hopkins
New Holland, a global leader in agricultural machinery and solutions, is once again partnering with FIRA USA, the premier event for agricultural robotics and automation and meeting place for farmers, industrialists, start-ups, scientists and investors to design the future of agriculture. This year’s event will take place October 22-24, 2024, at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland, California.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
globalagtechinitiative.com | Global AgInvesting |Matt Hopkins
Orbia Advance Corporation’s S.A.B. de C.V. Precision Agriculture business group Netafim has announced a strategic partnership with Phytech LTD, an innovative agtech company known for its plant and tree-based irrigation recommendations. Orbia Netafim is the world’s leading irrigation company creating tailored precision agriculture solutions that help millions of farmers across 110 countries to grow more with less.
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
globalagtechinitiative.com | Shane Thomas |Global AgInvesting |Matt Hopkins
Rocks in arable land can pose significant challenges during cultivation, and as such, their removal is advantageous for several reasons:Damage to Agricultural Machinery: Rocks can obstruct agricultural machinery, leading to damage. They can cause erosion, deformity, severe wear, and even fractures in different parts of machines (such as knives, hoes, disc plates, and coulters) that come into contact with the soil. This can lead to increased maintenance costs and downtime in farming operations.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
globalagtechinitiative.com | Ron Baruchi |Shane Thomas |Global AgInvesting |Matt Hopkins
EOS Data Analytics, a global provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics, has enhanced EOSDA Crop Monitoring, an online satellite-based precision agriculture platform for field monitoring, by introducing the VRA Map Builder feature. This update allows farmers and agronomists who use smart machinery to create detailed Variable Rate Application (VRA) maps by integrating data from various sources, including satellite imagery and machinery files.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
globalagtechinitiative.com | Ron Baruchi |Shane Thomas |SVG Ventures |Global AgInvesting
The global planting machinery market is poised for substantial growth, with projections indicating that it will exceed USD 34.7 billion by 2032. This surge is largely driven by technological advancements, the increasing need for sustainable farming practices, and rising global demand for food. As the world faces the dual challenges of feeding a growing population and adapting to climate change, planting machinery has emerged as a key player in modernizing agriculture.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
globalagtechinitiative.com | SVG Ventures |Global AgInvesting |RDO Equipment |Matt Hopkins
Editor’s note: In a recent issue of Upstream Ag Professional, agribusiness analyst Shane Thomas provides insight why the recently announced Bayer-AgVend collaboration could be a step towards deeper data integration leading to other partnership opportunities surrounding the supply chain. Here’s a summary of that article: Climate FieldView has entered a new partnership with AgVend to help farmers maximize return on investment (ROI) by simplifying data sharing with agronomic advisors.
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Sep 15, 2024 | 
globalagtechinitiative.com | Global AgInvesting |RDO Equipment |Matt Hopkins
Orbia Advance Corporation’s S.A.B. de C.V. Precision Agriculture business group Netafim has announced GrowSphere, a unique operating system automating precision irrigation and fertigation. GrowSphere has delivered significant benefits to thousands of farmers across diverse topographies and climates.
