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Almost two months in the 2024 campaign and our new commercial strategy is proving to be solid. Beyond the unique flexibility we BASF Agricultural Solutions have brought to our commercial policy and commercial plans, one of my main takeaways is the increasing interest in our digital solutions. Namely, #Agrigenio from Horta S.r.l. for wine grape, table grape, processed tomato and olive. Our channel partners (i.e., distributors, growers, and farm management providers) have already shown not only appreciation but also a strong commitment to digitalise #agriculture in Spain. Given the current political turbulences and uncertain market conditions affecting our industry, decision support systems (#DSS) like the ones we provide under the Agrigeno umbrella become crucial. I trust 2024 will signify a #digital milestone for Agriculture, #thebiggestjobonearth.

We shared an interesting Smart Agri article earlier this week about rooibos production and how FruitLook can assist rooibos producers in an environment of uncertainty, change and complexity. This week we share a quote from that article to depict the value the FruitLook tool holds for farmers in the Western Cape. In case you missed it, you can read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/gQd5GKiU #agtech #sustainableagriculture #remotesensing #rooibos

If you're serious about the global food system and staying on top of the ag(tech) developments, AgFunder is a must-follow. Their reporting is second to none, spotlighting: ✅ Movers and shakers driving innovation (our food systems are under threat) ✅ Emerging trends influencing investment decisions ✅ Key stories shaping the future of agriculture and food tech Before I got into kelp, I was in the comms/branding industry so getting into a favourite pub is always a cause for celebration. And I can now say that Kelp Blue has been featured in one of their latest articles! 🎉 📰 "Kelp Blue unpacks the benefits of turning seaweed into biostimulants: ‘What we sell works better for a farmer’" At Kelp Blue, we’re cultivating giant kelp forests to create liquid extracts that boost crop growth while supporting sustainable farming.  💡 “What we sell works better for a farmer” — because innovation is only meaningful if it delivers real results. Read the full article on AgFunder to learn how we’re using the blue to help restore the green. 🚀 And we’ve just signed a humongous sales agreement with a top player in the space. Ultimately it’s the market that will decide if we are successful or not.  🔗 Link in the comments! #AgTech #Sustainability #SeaweedInnovation #Biostimulants #Agriculture #KelpBlue #AgFunder

ProducePay Introduces Breakthrough Visibility Solution ProducePay introduces Visibility, a groundbreaking solution designed to enhance transparency and control in the fresh produce supply chain from farm to destination. Aiming to tackle the industry’s high rejection rates and the associated food and economic waste, Visibility promises to bring predictability and efficiency to the agricultural sector. Early successes, such as the partnership with Four Star Fruit, demonstrated significant improvements in rejection rates and quality assurance. ProducePay’s initiative marks a significant step towards a more sustainable and economically stable agricultural industry. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eVyarbrF #AgricultureTechnology #SupplyChainInnovation #SustainableAgriculture #ProducePay #FoodWasteReduction #AgriculturalInnovation #GlobalSupplyChain

🌐 A groundbreaking collaboration unfolds in the fight against the Oriental Fruit Fly quarantine in Southern California! 🍊🚨 USDA, CDFA, CCQC, Riverside County, along with Horn Technologies & Services, are leveraging the proven Horn Diluphos System (HDS) technology. While the HDS technology is not new—it's a patented and proven technology invented by Horn Technologies over 20 years ago—this collaboration amplifies its impact. This strategic alliance harnesses the power of HDS and pure phosphine to address the challenges faced by citrus growers and processors in the face of the Oriental Fruit Fly quarantine. 🌱 HDS technology, a beacon of innovation with a robust history, promises to be a game-changer in the fresh fruit industry. It provides a formidable shield for the citrus industry against the impact of the fruit fly quarantine. 👏 Kudos to the dedicated teams involved. Together, we're crafting a resilient future for Southern California's citrus cultivation.

"Thrilled and honored to receive the Certificate of Merit at the SME Empowering Awards 2024 for J K EXPORTS in the Food, Agro, and Horticulture Products category. This recognition fuels our commitment to delivering quality and innovation in every product we offer. A huge thank you to our dedicated team and valued partners for their continuous support on this journey to excellence! Jagdish Nahta #SMEAwards2024 #AgroInnovation #Teamwork #ExcellenceInAgro #SaltExports #GlobalTrade #ExportExcellence #SustainableGrowth"

Breaking News! 🍇 🍓 Clarifruit has been selected to be a part of Australia’s Hort Innovation’s prestigious Frontier $9.0M investment program! It’s a real honor to be one of the two tech providers selected for this program, and we’re looking forward to helping Aussie growers take their quality control to the next level. More specifically, this funding will accelerate our development of Level-3 automation - automatic defect identification of berry and grape crops. Our vision is to standardize quality control processes across the fresh produce supply chain worldwide and this achievement is helping Clarifruit get one step closer to that! https://hubs.li/Q02QVJRt0 #AgTech #BerryGrowers #TableGrapes #Australia

The salmon farming industry has taken a significant step toward #circularity with the development of the first high-tenacity net crafted entirely from ECONYL® brand nylon. This innovation is the result of a strategic collaboration between Aquafil and leading industry partners, including Nofir, AKVA group Egersund Net, Grieg Seafood, Hampiðjan, and supported by the Handelens Miljøfond. This initiative highlights the value of strong partnerships, paving the way for a shift toward more conscious production models. Explore the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dBfp_ZFJ #circulareconomy

With the growing population in the world we need to produce the same amount of food in the next 40 years as we have done in the last 8000 years! With the right solutions this can be done locally and without harming the environment.

𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝟭 𝗛𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Van der Avoird Trayplant In the second part of our series 𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝟭 𝗛𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, we continue to spotlight the key partners in this transition. This edition features Van der Avoird Trayplant, a leading player in the international soft fruit sector.   This company aims to always be at the forefront of innovation in the industry, making Van der Avoird Trayplant an ideal partner to contribute to the development of F1 Hybrid Strawberries.   In this article, Arjan Hak, director of Van der Avoird Trayplant, discusses: 🌟 Why Van der Avoird Trayplant, as an innovative player, wants to be part of this project; 🍓 How F1 Hybrid Strawberries ensure perfectly uniform strawberry fields; 📅 How strawberries from seeds enable year-round cultivation. 💡 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀? Read the full article, at https://lnkd.in/e8vV2M_X