The World Health Organization defines One Health as 'an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems'.
The Irish headquartered Yield Lab is the most active early-stage investor in sustainable agrifoodtech in Europe. Together with Nestlé, the largest global buyer of dairy products, and other leading dairy companies, are inviting all start-ups, world-wi …
Denmark, a major pork and dairy exporter, will introduce a tax on livestock carbon dioxide emissions from 2030, making it the first country to do so and hoping to inspire others to follow.
Amsterdam-based Source.ag has raised $17.5 million in Series B funding to expand its AI platform for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), with participation from Astanor Ventures, Enza Zaden, and Harvest House. The platform aids greenhouse operators by optimizing yields and reducing reliance on expert labour, already serving over 300 greenhouses across 18 countries. This investment highlights the demand for AI solutions that enhance grower expertise rather than replace it and supports Source.ag's goal to integrate seamlessly with grower systems and expand into new crops. The company aims to use AI as a force multiplier to streamline operations and help growers focus on strategic decisions.
Agentic AI is revolutionising agrifood businesses by transitioning them from reactive to proactive decision-making amid climate and data complexity challenges. ClimateAi, leveraging multi-agent systems built on LLMs, uses agentic AI to assist in intelligent automation, data synthesis, and scenario analysis, ensuring human oversight and transparency. Key adoption barriers include data quality and cultural resistance, but agentic AI is expected to integrate as a standard layer in digital farming platforms, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.
Prospecto, an AI-focused start-up from Brescia, is revolutionising vineyard management with its AI-powered vision systems that convert tractors, sprayers, and harvesters into mobile data collection platforms. By capturing and processing real-time images of vineyards, the system provides growers with actionable agronomic data to optimise crop management, reduce input costs, and enhance sustainability. The company aims to transition the industry from reactive to predictive management, supporting more precise and sustainable agricultural practices amidst climate change and labour shortages. Prospecto plans to expand its technology beyond vineyards, leveraging its experience to address diverse agricultural systems.
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