Greeneye Technology, the pioneer of AI-enabled precision spraying technology, has announced a new collaboration with Eldridge Fresh Organics, a produce company based in Sunnyside. Eldridge Fresh Organics has introduced artificial intelligence to maximize their yields and vegetable quality. The software digitizes Eldridge Fresh Organics' farming processes and tracks key environmental factors such as carbon dioxide levels, water usage, humidity, and soil moisture in the company's greenhouses. The system automatically adjusts vents, fans, and heaters to optimize growing conditions and collates data to understand the environmental impact of growing operations. This collaboration, called Greenhouse Gemini, aims to revolutionize agriculture by combining AI precision spraying technology with AI monitoring and tracking of vegetable growth [c1437f80] [84174b41].
Greeneye Technology, founded in 2017 in Tel Aviv, Israel, aims to reduce the use of agricultural chemicals by using AI to identify and spray weeds with high accuracy. The company's mission is to target the acres of corn, soybean, and cotton grown in the U.S. The next phase of expansion will see dozens more systems deployed this year. With the new funding, Greeneye Technology plans to accelerate its growth and continue developing its innovative precision spraying technology. The collaboration with Eldridge Fresh Organics is a significant step towards achieving their mission and revolutionizing the agricultural industry [84174b41].
The collaboration between Greeneye Technology and Eldridge Fresh Organics is supported by a grant from the state government's Agtech Growth Fund. The CEO of Eldridge Fresh Organics believes that the AI system has the potential to create jobs, boost South Australia's economy, and solidify the state as a global leader in sustainable agriculture. By combining AI precision spraying technology with AI monitoring and tracking of vegetable growth, the collaboration aims to improve crop yields, vegetable quality, and overall sustainability in the agricultural sector [c1437f80].
In other agricultural news, biotech giant Bayer is planning to distribute gene-edited salad greens to grocery stores across the United States this fall. Bayer has licensed the greens from startup Pairwise, which introduced the greens to the food service industry in a few cities and a single grocery store in New York City last year. The mustard greens have been genetically altered using Crispr technology to make them less bitter. This marks the first time that gene-edited food will be available to consumers in the US. Bayer and Pairwise hope that gene-edited foods will be more accepted by consumers than traditional GMOs. The companies are interested in using Crispr to improve taste, nutrition, and sustainability features of crops. The affordability of gene-edited foods will also be important to consumers, and Bayer plans to work with growers to include mustard greens in leafy green salad mixes at a competitive price [d1449b94].
Censys Technologies has launched VegCens, an application that uses AI/ML technology to enhance vegetation management. VegCens integrates photogrammetry and Lidar data to identify and measure vegetation encroachment and vitality. It provides real-time alerts and detailed reports, allowing proactive management and optimization of vegetation control strategies. The application is beneficial for utilities, municipalities, and environmental agencies. VegCens automates the detection and assessment of vegetation health and encroachment, improving operational efficiency and reducing costs associated with manual inspections and vegetation management. Censys Technologies' Business Development Representative, Keith White, highlights the seamless integration of VegCens with existing systems, making it attractive for customers who have already invested in similar technologies. VegCens leverages the capabilities of Censys Technologies' CensWise AI/ML software, which offers advanced geospatial analytics for vegetation management. CensWise processes extensive sensor data, including raw and compressed images, and numerical outputs, using segmentation and deep learning techniques to generate intelligent outputs. The platform can be customized to suit different industry contexts or tailored by Censys Technologies to meet specific requirements. [fa6233d6]
Cropin Technology has launched Sage, an AI-powered agri-intelligence solution that aims to revolutionize agriculture by providing real-time data on cultivation practices, climate, and soil. The solution converts the world's agricultural landscape into a proprietary grid-based map, delivering data and intelligence at scale. Cropin's Sage enables seed manufacturers, food processors, and governments to make informed decisions based on the data. The launch of Sage addresses the lack of robust digital infrastructure in agriculture and food systems. The solution is powered by Google Gemini. The founder and CEO of Cropin is Krishna Kumar. [936911d0]
Agritech firm Cropin Technology has launched 'Sage', an AI-powered platform that provides real-time agricultural intelligence. Sage converts agricultural landscapes into grid-based maps, offering data on cultivation practices, crops, irrigation, climate, and soil. The platform covers 13 key crops including wheat, rice, potato, and maize. Cropin founder and CEO Krishna Kumar stated that Sage aims to assist various stakeholders in making data-driven decisions to enhance crop production planning and build resilient supply chains. The company plans to deploy Sage globally in phases based on customer requirements and demand. [a6727e31]