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Trinity AgTech's acquisition of Agrimetrics marks a pivotal moment in UK agri-tech, salvaging the company's satellite analytics technology after it struggled to create a national agricultural data platform despite significant public investment. While Trinity plans to integrate Agrimetrics' technology into its Sandy platform for enhanced agricultural insights, questions linger about the transparency of the deal and the future of Agrimetrics' data assets, raising concerns about the unmet potential for a UK-wide open farm data platform.
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Moa Technology has entered a strategic partnership with Certis Belchim, marking its third major collaboration in 18 months, to develop a new Moa Amplifier molecule aimed at enhancing herbicide efficiency. Moa Amplifiers, which are non-herbicidal themselves, significantly reduce the herbicide needed, supporting sustainable farming amid global regulatory and resistance challenges. With successful trials in Australia and the UK, Moa is working with partners like Certis Belchim to pair Amplifiers with active ingredients in commercial herbicides, offering flexibility in targeting various crops and weeds. Regulatory paths are being explored as Moa prepares for commercialization.
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AI was all the rage at the 2026 Consumer Electronic Show, as companies like Kubota and Bobcat showcased their automated machinery, and Luya demonstrated the potential of growing microgreens at home.
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Foray Bioscience secured a commercial partnership with issue culture chestnut nursey West Coast Chestnut, as the agtech company seeks funding to further scale up its AI and biotech technology.