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Global Startup Heat Map highlights 5 Top Farm Automation Solutions out of 920
The insights of this data-driven analysis are derived from the Big Data & Artificial Intelligence-powered StartUs Insights Discovery Platform, covering 2.093.000+ startups & scaleups globally. The platform gives you an exhaustive overview of emerging technologies & relevant startups within a specific field in just a few clicks.
The Global Startup Heat Map below reveals the distribution of the 920 exemplary startups & scaleups we analyzed for this research. Further, it highlights 5 AgriTech startups that we hand-picked based on criteria such as founding year, location, funding raised, and more. You get to explore the solutions of these 5 startups & scaleups in this report. For insights on the other 915 farm automation solutions, get in touch.
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PhyFarm develops a Virtual Farm Manager
Due to labor shortages and ecological issues connected with the agriculture sector, food producers are unable to meet the growing food demand. Developments in agriculture 4.0 enable farmers to integrate robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve production. This is why food growers utilize farm automation or smart farming solutions to meet the market requirements and boost their profits.
PhyFarm is an Indian startup that develops a virtual farm manager for farm automation and management. It organizes farms and creates workflows for better management. Also, the virtual farm manager tracks farm activities by keeping digital records and reports. This allows farmers to efficiently plan crops, manage farm operations, and automate farm equipment. At present, the startup’s solution is specialized for tomatoes, cucumber, berries, and capsicum, among others.
Tarvos automates Pest Management
Conventional agricultural pest control methods rely on unchecked pesticide use and, consequently, affect the ecosystem and consumer health. Integrated pest management (IPM), on the other hand, optimizes pest control methods. Moreover, with farm automation solutions, IPM further improves the timely detection and elimination of pest infestations. This way, farmers reduce their ecological footprint and automate crop health monitoring.
Brazilian startup Tarvos automates agricultural pest management. The startup utilizes pheromone-based pest control with predictive modeling to improve the sustainability and effectiveness of pest control. TARVOS VIEW, the startup’s software solution, provides real-time information based on pest pressure collected via TARVOS LD, an automatic field monitoring station. TARVOS VIEW further allows users to identify areas with higher pest pressure as well as filter data by crop, management, and pests.
Reest develops Harvesting Robots
Agricultural tasks are slow, dull, and repetitive for human labor. Agricultural robots automate and speed up these tasks without affecting the output quality. Therefore, startups now develop robots for farm activities such as harvesting, picking, weed control, and seeding, among others. Moreover, these robots efficiently replace human labor while improving operational efficiency. For instance, autonomous tractors enable longer working hours and effective land management as well as avail agricultural data for the farmers.
Based in the US, Reest is a startup that builds mushroom harvesting robots. The startup’s robot uses an optimal harvesting strategy and continuous mushroom bed monitoring to predict picking time and localize diseases. The robot also features a shape recognition algorithm to facilitate mushroom picking. Furthermore, it runs 24/7 with short maintenance periods, increasing the yield for big farms, reducing the need for labor.
FarmVent automates In-Store Vertical Farming
Apart from improving the operational efficiency of conventional farming methods, farm automation enables sustainable agriculture. Precision farming, urban agriculture, agroforestry, and permaculture are use cases where automation significantly reduces environmental impacts. Therefore, startups create automation solutions that are readily integrable with existing agricultural processes while minimizing human mediation and ecological effects.
FarmVent is a Dutch startup that provides fully automated in-store vertical farming units. The startup combines IoT, data science, machine learning, and robotics to provide fresh produce at stores. This also enables hyper-local indoor agriculture and on-demand autonomous harvesting, thereby bringing food production closer to customers. Additionally, it offers farming-as-as-service for restaurants. The startup’s solutions shorten the supply chain of fresh produce and reduce the overall carbon footprint.
EcosiAg offers Containerized Aquaponics
Aquaponics combines aquaculture and hydroponics for sustainable and high-yield farming. However, it is sensitive to ecosystem conditions and management mistakes. In contrast, integrating automation solutions in aquaponics improves its productivity and resilience. That is why startups develop automated aquaponics solutions. This way, farmers track and monitor aquaponics ecosystems in real-time as well as the automatic system responds to changes quickly.
EcosiAg is a French startup that offers containerized aquaponics solutions. The startup creates an aquaponics module with a combination of two compartments for fish and vegetables. Moreover, the module is autonomously operable with minimal operator intervention and provides continuous production throughout the year. In addition, EcosiAg develops a dashboard for remote management that also predicts failure in the aquaponics system.
Discover more AgriTech Startups
AgriTech startups such as the examples highlighted in this report focus on crop rotation, smart farming, and intensive farming. While all of these technologies play a major role in advancing the agricultural industry, they only represent the tip of the iceberg. To explore more agricultural technologies, simply get in touch to let us look into your areas of interest. For a more general overview, you can download our free AgriTech Innovation Report to save your time and improve strategic decision-making.
