- In March 2024, GroGuru and AquaCheck unveiled the world’s first fully integrated wireless underground soil sensor probe, revolutionizing irrigation management for farmers. Equipped with six sensors at varying depths, the probe measures soil moisture and temperature in real time and seamlessly integrates with GroGuru’s patented Wireless Underground System (WUGS). This breakthrough enables Continuous Root Zone Monitoring (CRM), helping farmers make informed decisions to optimize water use and improve crop health. With a 10-year battery life and simplified installation, the system enhances scalability and supports sustainable agriculture through AI-powered recommendations
- In March 2024, Topcon Positioning Systems and Tabula announced a strategic collaboration to integrate their technologies into a unified solution for ground-based fertilizer and spray applications. The partnership combines Tabula’s expertise in job management, compliance, and reporting with Topcon’s advanced auto-steering, spraying, and spreading equipment. This integration delivers a more streamlined and precise workflow for farmers and contractors, improving input accuracy and operational efficiency. Initially launched in New Zealand and Australia, the solution supports farms of all sizes and reflects both companies’ commitment to agricultural innovation and farmer-centric technology
- In January 2024, Deere & Company announced a strategic partnership with SpaceX to integrate Starlink satellite communication into its agricultural machinery. This collaboration aims to deliver high-speed internet connectivity to farmers in rural and remote areas, enabling them to fully utilize precision agriculture technologies. By equipping both new and existing equipment with ruggedized Starlink terminals and JDLink modems, farmers gain access to real-time data, remote diagnostics, and machine-to-machine communication. The initiative enhances productivity, sustainability, and operational efficiency, bridging the digital divide in underserved farming regions
- In July 2023, Aurea Imaging launched TMS TreeScout, the world’s first tractor-mounted sensor designed for precision orchard management. Powered by AI and 3D computer vision, TreeScout scans trees in high definition while mounted on standard farm equipment, enabling tasks such as blossom mapping, vigor scoring, and fruit counting. It integrates with existing RTK-GPS systems and orchard tools such as sprayers and pruners, allowing growers to deliver tailored care to each tree. By generating actionable prescription maps, TreeScout helps farmers boost yields, reduce input costs, and optimize labor—ushering in a new era of data-driven orchard intelligence
- In September 2022, agritech pioneer Cropin launched Cropin Cloud, the world’s first industry-specific cloud platform for agriculture. Designed to tackle challenges in digital adoption and data management, the platform integrates farm digitization tools, AI-powered analytics, and predictive intelligence to support stakeholders across the agri-ecosystem. Cropin Cloud combines Cropin Apps, Data Hub, and Intelligence modules to deliver actionable insights for farm operations, supply chain visibility, and climate-resilient agriculture. With access to the world’s largest Crop Knowledge Graph, the platform empowers agribusinesses, governments, and farmers to make smarter, data-driven decisions
