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Bosch, in collaboration with partners like Rothamsted Research and BASF Digital Farming, has developed a smart sprayer system to tackle Black-grass, a persistent weed affecting UK cereal farmers. The project utilises AI and high-tech cameras to identify and target Black-grass in real-time, reducing herbicide use and input costs while addressing weed prevalence. The system's development involved photographing the weed for AI training and refining the sprayer setup, ultimately proving effective in large-scale agricultural settings. The initiative received significant funding and aligns with Bosch's strategy to innovate beyond its core business.
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The Gates Foundation was one of many organizations making large commitments to support farmers and the global food system at COP30.
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Naïo Technologies, an autonomous agricultural robotics company, faced financial difficulties in 2025, requiring judicial recovery to avoid bankruptcy, with revenue dropping from €3.96 million in 2021 to €2.4 million in 2024. Now backed by €6.4 million in new financing and a revamped leadership team, Naïo plans a progressive relaunch, focusing on scaling production, expanding European distribution, and consolidating R&D, with a goal to produce 100 robots annually and reach €11 million in revenue by 2030, while maintaining jobs and creating new positions.