John Deere: From Equipment Manufacturer to AgTech Firm
John Deere invests heavily as machine learning technology offers the next revolution in agricultural production.
Agriculture
Microsoft’s FarmBeats Uses Machine Learning to Increase Crop Yields
Through weather predictability, soil sensor data, drone imaging, and white space connectivity, Microsoft's FarmBeats seeks to use machine learning to increase crop yields and meet food demand that is projected to double by 2050.
John Deere: Betting the Farm on Machine Learning
Deere’s acquisition of Blue River Technology underscores its focus on using machine learning to improve agricultural efficiency
Is the Future of Food Blockchain?
It seems like every week there is a new food scare. Walmart is trying to fix this using Blockchain!
Making Hay: How Drought in California is Affecting Chinese Dairy Farmers and What the Chinese Government is doing about it
Drought in California is threatening Chinese dairy farmers. What is the Chinese Government doing about it?
Reducing Deforestation Impacts in the Agricultural Supply Chain at Bunge: Is Algae Oil the Answer?
Bunge is a leading agricultural supplier that must dramatically alter its operational supply chain to reach its zero-deforestation targets.
Nestlé: Fostering climate change resilience among smallholder farmers
Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company with $92 billion in revenue in 2016,[1] depends on a sprawling supply chain of over 680,000 largely independent, smallholder farmers.[2] The challenges this supply chain faces amid changing climate conditions include: Adverse […]
Monsanto’s Battle for the Future of Farming
Monsanto's strategic investments demonstrate its commitment to slowing down, rather than profiting off of, climate change. But is a potential $66B merger with Bayer merely adding to their ongoing crisis of public credibility?
On-demand Drone at Farm Friend: Digitalization in Agriculture Takes Off
Uberization is taking place in the agricultural space. A Chinese startup Farm Friend is bringing on the revolution.
Can Vertical Farming Keep This Company Around for Another 165 Years?
How vertical farming will change the face of agriculture as we know it, and why agriculture companies should invest now.