World Soil Day 2023: ICRISAT Leverages Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture
‘Technology on Wheels’ to Bring Science to Farmers’ Doorsteps 05 December 2023, Africa: The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
Read More
Ag Tech and Research News
Ag Tech and Research News covers the latest breakthroughs in agricultural technology, scientific research, innovation, digital farming, artificial intelligence, precision agriculture, robotics, biotechnology, and sustainable farming solutions. Stay updated on agri-tech startups, agricultural research, AI in agriculture, drones, sensors, automation, smart farming, satellite monitoring, farm data analytics, digital agriculture, and next-generation crop production technologies. Precision agriculture, robotics, and AI continue to be among the fastest-growing segments within the global ag-tech sector.
This category provides comprehensive coverage of research institutions, universities, agri-tech companies, startups, innovation hubs, and industry collaborations developing solutions to improve farm productivity, resource efficiency, sustainability, and food security. Follow the latest developments in crop science, plant breeding, biological research, soil health, climate-smart agriculture, agricultural engineering, machine learning, IoT, autonomous machinery, and digital advisory platforms that are transforming modern farming. Ag-tech innovation is increasingly focused on automation, AI-driven decision-making, and precision resource management.
Stay informed on research discoveries, technology commercialization, funding and investments, startup ecosystems, scientific advancements, and emerging agricultural innovations shaping the future of global agriculture.
Celebrating International Year of Millets in Mali
Minister for Agriculture Calls for Strengthened Cooperation with ICRISAT 05 December 2023, Africa: As part of global celebrations to mark the International
Read More
First Movers Coalition for Food to Create up to $20 Billion Value Chain for Sustainable Farming
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) becomes an inaugural member of the World Economic Forum First Movers Coalition for Food.
Read More
Countries Commit USD 890 Million to Accelerate Agricultural Innovation and Address Climate and Food Crises
CGIAR launches a new investment case to support its 2025-2027 research portfolio, poised to deliver critical solutions for climate adaptation
Read More
ISARC presents climate-smart initiatives for improving the livelihoods and climate resilience of farmers in South Asia
01 December 2023, New Delhi: Top officials of the International Rice Research Institute South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) represented IRRI at
Read More
El País: A new scientific revolution to transform food systems
30 November 2023, US: On 28 November, in the lead-up to COP28, El País published this op-ed by CGIAR Regional Director for Latin America and
Read More
Agrifood systems, the next frontier of climate action need science for fair and equitable solutions
By Aditi Mukherji, Director, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Impact Action Platform 30 November 2023, India: On November 17, 2023, the world experienced temperatures
Read More
Scaling up health diet seed kits in Zanzibar
30 November 2023, Zanzibar: Many people on the islands of Zanzibar face food security and nutritional challenges. The Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative (AID-I)
Read More
LIPS Zimbabwe empowering farmers through innovative intercropping trials
27 November 2023, Zimbabwe: Since 2021, CIMMYT in partnership with ILRI, CIRAD, the University of Zimbabwe’s Department of Veterinary has been working in rural
Read More
Agrovista fruit agronomist now a LEAF-endorsed consultant
Alex Radu, technical manager at Agrovista Fruit, has recently become a LEAF-endorsed consultant and is recommended by the organisation to
Read More