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Agriculture

John Deere: From Equipment Manufacturer to AgTech Firm

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Jane Deere

John Deere invests heavily as machine learning technology offers the next revolution in agricultural production.

Microsoft’s FarmBeats Uses Machine Learning to Increase Crop Yields

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Brett Cantrell

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

Posted on November 13, 2018 by MVM

Deere’s acquisition of Blue River Technology underscores its focus on using machine learning to improve agricultural efficiency

Is the Future of Food Blockchain?

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Lettuce Be Safe

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

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Joey McLaughlin

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?

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Olivia Staffon

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

Posted on November 15, 2017 by mmurray

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

Posted on November 15, 2017 by LEK

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

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Li C

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?

Posted on November 15, 2017 by ThinkVertical

How vertical farming will change the face of agriculture as we know it, and why agriculture companies should invest now.

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