Agritech

News and Trends

Accel-Backed AgroStar Secures USD 6.7 Mn Funding

The round saw participation from prominent investors including Accel India, Evolvence, Chiratae Ventures, Hero Enterprises, Bertelsmann, and Aavishkaar India.

News and Trends

Legalwiz.in Partners with NEATEHUB to Empower AgriTech Startups

This collaboration aims to support AgriTech startups in the Northeast by providing them with essential business and compliance services at preferential rates.

News and Trends

DeHaat Sets Benchmark in Agritech with AgriCentral Acquisition

This strategic acquisition positions DeHaat as India's largest full-stack agritech platform, significantly expanding its digital capabilities and farmer network.

Buying / Investing in Business

The Future of Farming is Here

How Greenfield Robotics is shaping the next generation of agriculture.

News and Trends

How AI Can Play a Bigger Role in Predicting Climate, Diseases, Agriculture, and Food

While one would hope another episode similar to COVID-19 will not take place in future, the reality is that we are living in a global village. We will likely witness such situations more frequently and rapidly, which is why, along with human empathy, we will need advanced technology at our disposal

News and Trends

Innovation Meets Tradition To Shape India's Agricultural Future

Technology has made headways into the agri sector and the country has been nothing short of innovations and new ideas trying to unlock new methods of food production to meet its growing needs and a burgeoning population.

News and Trends

du And Gracia Group Announce First-Of-Its-Kind Innovative Agritech Digital Platform For Agriculture And Farming In The UAE

The partnership between the entities was announced at a signing ceremony that was attended by H.E. Dr. Amna Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, Jasim Al Awadi, Chief ICT Officer at du, and Hamed Al Hamed, founder and CEO of Gracia Group.

Starting a Business

Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Egrobots Is Enabling Early Detection Of Crop Diseases In The MENA

Egrobots' robots can navigate complex terrain and confined spaces, ensuring access to hard-to-reach areas, and are equipped with sensors for comprehensive data collection.

Entrepreneurs

Siddharth Dialani: The AgriTech Gamechanger

Every month, more than 10 lakh farmers use the BharatAgri App or website for farm management advice with personalized agronomic intelligence, from land preparation to harvesting. In the next 18 months, the start-up wants to focus on leveraging Generative AI across its platform

Entrepreneurs

PepsiCo Middle East CEO Aamer Sheikh Sounds Off On The Six Finalists Of The 2023 Greenhouse Accelerator Program: MENA Sustainability Edition

As part of its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 and net water positive by 2030, PepsiCo Middle East's Greenhouse Accelerator Program aims to drive tangible change at scale.

Growth Strategies

Startup Spotlight: Jordan-Based Smart Green Is On A Mission To Digitally Transform Conventional Farming Practices Across The MENA Region

One of Smart Green's main offerings is Fertigo, a smart irrigation and fertigation system that aims to address water scarcity.

Starting a Business

Startup Spotlight: Tunisia-Based RoboCare's Tech-Driven Agronomic Solutions Help Farmers Navigate Climate-Change-Related Issues

By integrating satellite, drone, and IoT sensors onto its platform, RoboCare provides optimal technical solutions for individual farming needs.

Starting a Business

Startup Spotlight: Lebanon-Based Agritech YY Regen Aims To Transform How The Nation's Farming Sector Is Powered

YY Regen's services are spread across three verticals: renewable energy solutions, sustainable agriculture, and reliable and sustainable water solutions.

News and Trends

IIM Kashipur FIED Sanctions INR 1.6 Crore Funding For 10 Agriculture Startups

An agreement for the agri consortium was formalised during the 'Agri-Entrepreneurship in South Asia' Consortium-2023

Starting a Business

Startup Spotlight: Lebanon-Based Dooda Solutions' Earthworm Farms Offer Eco-Friendly Fertilizer Alternatives To Farmers In The Region

Dooda Solutions' vermicompost products aim to enhance soil health as well as provide sustainable solutions for farmers.