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There are lots of startups, brands, companies in the agriculture field, but none of them help boost farm income. Only just adding burden on farmers. Yes,yes they are offering some solutions, but they are just a burden on farmers.   #farmer #solution #Farmerright

Early in my investing journey, I backed a startup in the vertical farming space, Robotany—later rebranded as Fifth Season. The idea of fully automated vertical farming was exciting, but it raised a critical question: how much does automation really improve margins? As it turned out, replacing natural sunlight with artificial lighting is a costly hurdle that heavily impacts profitability. As highlighted in this recent Axios piece on Bowery, even some of the biggest names in the industry are facing challenges with scaling profitably. Today, with only a few players like Plenty still in the game, I'm left wondering: can vertical farming truly be sustainable, or is the cost structure simply too challenging for long-term viability? #VerticalFarming #SustainableTech #AgTech

In order to accelerate the adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods in important farming regions, Wavar, a leading agri-tech startup, has partnered strategically with Krushi Sarathi, which is renowned for its strong grassroots connections and farmer-focused initiatives. Wavar’s goal of “Har Gaon IPM,” which is to provide farming communities with large-scale, sustainable pest management solutions, has advanced significantly with this partnership. Sanjay Shirodkar Full article - https://lnkd.in/e5zuWVm6 #agritechstartup #wavar #krushisarathi

🚜🌾 Taking the guesswork out of paddock planning We’re excited to introduce SKAN Farming Logistics Pty Ltd, one of the exciting innovative companies involved in our GroundUp program, supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). The WA-based agtech startup has developed an AI-powered platform that automatically generates the best paddock paths for growers. PaddockPlan – Live analyses paddock shapes and obstacles to instruct operators on the most efficient way to work their paddock. By using this tech to optimise paddock paths, farmers can reduce the amount of time spent on machinery, resulting in significant cost savings for those with big operations. Reduced machine hours also mean lower carbon emissions. Young farmer Ryan Skamp, who founded the startup with his software engineer friend, Lachlan Ross, recently spoke to Farm Weekly about how he came up with the idea for the platform during a typically chaotic harvest late last year. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gGg-GwqT #GroundUp #Agtech #Grains #AgriBusiness #Accelerator 

Motnanymarket, a Korean agtech startup, secured seed funding to expand its platform, promoting sustainable agriculture by connecting consumers with imperfect but quality produce and supporting farmers.

Here's a LinkedIn post description for the article on big dreams for small farmers, featuring a billionaire's approach: 🌱💼 Explore big dreams for small farmers with a billionaire's approach in our latest feature on Kivo Daily! Discover innovative strategies and investments aimed at transforming agriculture and empowering rural communities. Whether you're passionate about sustainable farming, rural development, or entrepreneurial success, this article offers valuable insights into initiatives that are making a significant impact. Dive into the full story to learn how visionary leadership can drive positive change in agriculture! #AgriculturalInnovation #SustainableFarming #RuralDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #CommunityEmpowerment https://lnkd.in/dTmpFX8c

💼Company: Cornext Agri Products 💰Funding: $2.2 million ⚡Round: New Round 👥Investors: Omnivore In a Seed round led by Omnivore, it has secured USD 2.2 million to benefit dairy cattle farmers by creating an ecosystem for fodder. The #startup’s proprietary silage baling process is helping to address the fodder shortage. By cutting fresh, chaffed, and securely packing nutrient-rich green fodder, silage is a preservation technique that keeps it fresh all year long. Read more - https://lnkd.in/dZ25iA9C To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.org #FundingNews #StartupNews #AgriProducts #Preservation #Cornext

Israel-based Fermata has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by Raw Ventures. Fermata is a data science company developing computer vision solutions for both controlled environment agriculture and outdoor. Fermata was founded in 2020 by Valeria Kogan, Fermata builds AI-powered decision support systems for precise plant monitoring in greenhouses & indoor farms utilizing computer vision analysis. Its Croptimus platform automatically discovers pests and disease at their earliest stages, helping customers to spend less time scouting while increasing their yield. Michael Kolomenkin, Ph.D. Ray Richards Alexej Ratner Victor Asafov Maria S. Victoria Palatnik To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.org #Funding

Thanks to Country Guide for the feature where I discuss how effective management of money, people, and time has been a game-changer for HGV. We’ve seen significant growth by rethinking traditional farming roles and implementing innovative business strategies. For us, it’s about creating a balanced approach where business principles meet ag practices. Our journey includes expanding our farm’s size, enhancing team dynamics, and focusing on strategic goals. These steps have helped us transform our operations and achieve sustainable growth. Happy to share what we’ve learned to help others find success. https://lnkd.in/grhv6Fvc #Agriculture #AgIndustry

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