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- 1Open source tech helps farmers trust digital toolsโผOpen source tech helps farmers put more trust in digital tools
Open source technology is being presented as a way to build farmer confidence in digital agricultural tools. Because the code is transparent and can be inspected and adapted, farmers and developers argue it reduces dependence on opaque proprietary systems, addressing concerns over data control, cost and reliability in farm management software and other digital agriculture applications.
- 2New Holland Zedelgem plant marks 120 yearsโNew Holland Zedelgem Plant Celebrates 120th Anniversary: Advancing Next-generation Harvesting Technology
New Holland's Zedelgem plant in Belgium is celebrating its 120th anniversary, marking more than a century of agricultural machinery production. The company is using the milestone to highlight its work on next-generation harvesting technology, positioning the site as a hub for the future of combine and forage harvester development.
- 3South Korea's Mobilint Partners with LG, Doosan Robotics, Daedong on AI ChipsโSouth Korea's Mobilint Teams Up with LG, Doosan Robotics, Daedong on On-Device AI Chips
South Korean semiconductor startup Mobilint has announced partnerships with LG, Doosan Robotics and Daedong to supply its on-device AI chips. The deals would embed Mobilint's neural processing technology directly into products spanning consumer electronics, industrial robots and agricultural machinery, allowing AI tasks to run locally without cloud connections. The move highlights South Korea's push to build a domestic edge-AI chip industry to compete with global players.
- 4Plantik and Hudson River Biotechnology partner on heat-tolerant strawberriesโExclusive: Plantik and Hudson River Biotechnology team up to de-risk heat-tolerant strawberries
Plantik Biosciences and Hudson River Biotechnology have announced a partnership to develop strawberry varieties that can withstand rising temperatures, aiming to de-risk development of heat-tolerant fruit crops. The collaboration pairs Plantik's crop-breeding technology with Hudson River Biotechnology's plant cell engineering platform, as agriculture faces mounting pressure from climate change.
- 5Oman explores air-to-water technology for farmingโOman explores air-to-water technology for sustainable farming
Oman is examining air-to-water technology as a way to support sustainable agriculture, extracting water from atmospheric moisture to irrigate crops in a country where fresh water is scarce. The initiative highlights the Gulf state's wider push to use innovative technology to strengthen food and water security in arid conditions.
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New Zealand agricultural technology company Onside has acquired Assura, according to Startup Daily. The deal expands Onside's footprint in the agtech sector, though details on the transaction value and Assura's business focus have not been disclosed. Onside, known for its rural property access and biosecurity platform, has been broadening its offerings across the agricultural industry.
- 7BAU develops plantain-based technology to boost poultry meat nutritionโผBAU develops plantain-based technology to enhance poultry meat nutrition
Researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University have developed a plantain-based technology aimed at improving the nutritional value of poultry meat. The innovation uses plantain as a feed supplement to enrich the meat people consume. The development is being reported as a notable agricultural research advance with potential benefits for food nutrition.