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FBN & ADM's Joint Venture, CropX API Integration In CNH, 7-Eleven Vertical Farming Partnership & More!
Sepehr Achard
August 23, 2024
Good morning, readers!
This week, we’re bringing you the latest developments in the agriculture industry, including groundbreaking partnerships, innovative technologies, and strategic expansions.
Let's dive into the exciting news shaping the future of farming.
What We Are Covering Today?
Estimated Reading Time: 5 - 6 minutes
PARTNERSHIPS
Farmers Business Network & ADM Launches A New Joint Venture, Gradable, To Expand Their Technology Platform
Farmers Business Network (FBN) and ADM have joined forces to launch Gradable, a new joint venture that expands their technology platform. This initiative is designed to help farmers and grain buyers meet the growing market demand for sustainably produced grain.
Key Highlights:
Gradable serves over 20,000 farmers across 12 million acres.
The platform has analyzed 48 million acre-years of agronomic data and facilitates $30 million annually in incentives for sustainable farming.
The 50-50 joint venture will scale Gradable’s operations across ADM’s U.S. and Canadian networks, reaching more partners and customers in the grain supply chain.
Leadership Insight: "Gradable is rapidly becoming a leading platform for sustainability scoring at scale," said Steele Lorenz, the newly appointed CEO of Gradable. "We’re excited to welcome new partners and expand our reach in the grain-buying industry."
CONTRIBUTION
Cold Plasma: A Game-Changer for Water Treatment in Indoor Ag?
Understanding Cold Plasma Technology in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
Cold plasma technology, an ionized gas created through electromagnetic ionization, is emerging as a revolutionary tool in hydroponics within CEA. It enhances water treatment and plant health by producing plasma-activated water (PAW) that increases dissolved oxygen levels and introduces reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are crucial for disinfection and plant resilience.
Enhancing Hydroponic Systems with Cold Plasma
Cold plasma significantly boosts dissolved oxygen in hydroponic systems, promoting plant growth and nutrient absorption. It also offers low-energy, efficient water treatment, combating pathogens like Fusarium oxysporum and Pythium irregulare without synthetic chemicals.
Ingersoll Rand's Ion Solutions: A Cutting-Edge CEA Tool
Ingersoll Rand's Ion Solutions system integrates cold plasma technology into CEA, providing dual-mode disinfection and oxygenation. This system enhances irrigation water quality, offering a smart, cost-effective solution with IIoT remote control for advanced indoor farming.
Those looking for more information about cold plasma use in CEA can download the complimentary eBook “Unlock the Potential of Cold Plasma for Oxygenating and Disinfecting Water.”
API INTEGRATION
CropX and CNH Industrial Announce Strategic API Integration
Image provided by CNH
CropX Ltd. and CNH Industrial N.V. have announced a groundbreaking API integration, connecting the CropX farm management system with CNH’s Case IH and New Holland Agriculture equipment. This integration automates the transfer of critical data, enhancing precision and sustainability in farming operations.
What This Means for Farmers:
Seamless data integration from equipment to the CropX platform.
Improved farm management through detailed analysis of planting, application, and harvesting data.
Enhanced farm efficiency and sustainability by leveraging data connections in digital farming.
Strategic Perspective: “This API leverages the strengths of both companies to significantly benefit farmers,” said Tomer Tzach, CEO of CropX. “It makes valuable machinery data accessible and meaningful, driving farm efficiency.”
PARTNERSHIPS
7-Eleven Partners with Vertical Farming Company Plenty Unlimited Inc.
Image provided by Plenty
7-Eleven has partnered with Plenty Unlimited Inc. to bring fresh, sustainably grown produce to its stores across California. This collaboration aligns with 7-Eleven’s commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation.
What’s Coming to Your Local 7-Eleven:
Fresh salads made with lettuce from Plenty’s indoor farm in Compton, California.
Available at 1,300 locations throughout the state.
Leadership Voices: “This partnership aligns with our 'Good Made Easy' initiative,” said Marissa Jarratt, Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer at 7-Eleven. Dana Worth, Senior Vice President of Commercial at Plenty, emphasized the importance of making locally grown, sustainable produce more accessible to consumers.
PLANT SCIENCE
Breakthroughs in Facilities, Certifications, and Field Trials
🌾 Inari has unveiled a new 42,000-square-foot facility in West Lafayette, Indiana, marking a $20 million investment to accelerate the development of higher-yielding seeds. This strategic expansion will enhance Inari’s research capabilities, helping to meet global demand for more resilient crops.
🇪🇺 ADAMA has secured a 15-year renewal from the EU for its essential fungicides, Folpet and Captan. This decision ensures European farmers can continue to rely on these critical tools to combat fungal diseases and maintain crop productivity.
🌾 FMC Corporation is expanding the reach of its new herbicide, Dodhylex™, by submitting regulatory applications in eight key rice-growing countries, including India and Brazil. These regions represent 35% of global rice cultivation, and Dodhylex™ promises improved weed management and higher yields.
🇬🇧 Moa Technology has achieved successful multi-country field trials for its novel herbicide classes, which tackle the growing issue of herbicide-resistant weeds. This breakthrough offers a new solution to one of agriculture’s most pressing challenges, potentially significantly enhancing global food security.
OTHER NEWS
AgriTech Weekly: Product Launch, Acquisition, Projects & More!
🚜 AGCO Corporation has launched the Gleaner T Series, showcasing this new line of combines at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, from August 27-29, 2024.
🇧🇷 Husqvarna Group acquired InCeres, expanding its offerings in the professional light agriculture segment within its Forest & Garden Division.
🍓 The "inBerry" project is developing data-driven methods for indoor vertical farming, focusing initially on strawberries.
🇨🇦 Picketa Systems introduced the Custom Critical Levels feature for modernizing agricultural nutrient management, aligning applications with real-time data.
☀️ BlueWave launched five solar projects in Massachusetts, adding 19.8 MWDC of solar generation and 29.7 MWhr of energy storage.
🏆 AgTech Breakthrough Awards celebrated companies transforming agriculture, with winners including TieUp Farming, Microprep, BinSentry, and Inari Agriculture.
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