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Tropical Agrosystem launches tech tools to minimise post-harvest fruit loss
BusinessLine· 2025-09-23 11:14
Chennai-based Tropical Agrosystem (India) Ltd, a crop management company, on Tuesday announced a farm-tech suite that leverages data analytics and advanced technology to minimise post-harvest fruit losses, preserve product quality, and boost farmer incomes. In a partnership with AgroFresh Solutions Inc, a global leader in post-harvest freshness and quality solutions, Tropical Agro is bringing two innovations – Strella and Rubens – to the Indian market. A media statement said that Tropical Agro is rolling ou ...
Cibus CEO to Highlight Gene Editing’s Role in Building Resilient Agriculture at UN Climate Week 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-09-22 16:10
Core Insights - Cibus, Inc. is participating in UN Climate Week 2025, highlighting its role in agricultural technology and gene editing [1][2] - The event focuses on innovation and investment in energy, food, water, and climate solutions, emphasizing the importance of biotechnology and AI [2][3] Company Overview - Cibus specializes in gene-edited plant traits, addressing productivity and sustainability challenges in agriculture, with an estimated global economic impact of $300 billion annually due to diseases and pests [6] - The company utilizes proprietary high-throughput gene editing technology to develop traits more efficiently than conventional breeding, licensing these traits to seed companies for royalties [6] Event Participation - Peter Beetham, Co-Founder and Interim CEO of Cibus, will participate in a panel discussion on innovation and policy pathways for resilient futures, alongside leaders from UNDP and the World Bank [3][4] - The session aims to explore how emerging technologies can enhance resilience in food, water, and energy systems while aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals [3][4]
用AI给果树“体检”,华人小伙拿到1.6亿融资
创业邦· 2025-09-19 10:26
完成这一些列事情的套设备叫 FruitScope Vision System ,由 AI 农业公司 Orchard Robotics 生 产。 详情请戳视频 以上就是本期全部内容,如果您想了解更多 最新 企业 动态, 欢迎登录 睿兽分析 查看,解锁 赛道 图谱 以及 行业报告 。 果树也要用 AI 做体检了? 只要将摄像头装在拖拉机上,每秒就能抓拍 100 张果树图像。然后 AI 就能实时分析每颗果实的大 小、颜色和健康度。接着告诉种植者,哪里需要多施点肥,哪棵树该修剪等。 据说,这种检测的误差只有 5% ,比传统方式准 2000 倍。现在,这项技术已经在美国一些最大的 苹果和葡萄农场中使用,并帮助了某大型果园提升亩产 12.6% 。 ...
CCF SAC2025首届全国大学生智慧农业大赛举行
Core Insights - The CCF SAC2025 National College Student Smart Agriculture Competition aims to stimulate innovation among youth in smart agriculture and bridge the gap between talent cultivation and industry needs, promoting the modernization and intelligent transformation of agriculture [1][5]. Group 1: Event Overview - The competition took place on September 11 at Harbin Institute of Technology, featuring 68 teams from 22 universities, with top awards going to teams from Tianjin University, Harbin Institute of Technology, and Northwest A&F University [2]. - Six thematic tracks were set for the competition: "Agricultural Big Models," "Machinery Racing," "Picking Robots," "Weed and Seed Identification," "Yield Prediction," and "Y20 Creativity" [4]. Group 2: Organizational Structure - The event was organized by the China Computer Federation (CCF) and supported by various institutions including Harbin Institute of Technology and several government and industry representatives [4]. - The chief judge was Zhao Chunjiang, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and an expert in agricultural information technology, with other notable judges from academia and industry [4]. Group 3: Additional Activities - During the competition, several initiatives were launched, including the release of the book "Smart Agriculture Integration: AI-Driven New Agricultural Tracks," and the establishment of a micro-major and internship base in smart agriculture at Harbin Institute of Technology [5]. - The event encouraged collaboration between academic institutions and enterprises, fostering innovation and practical applications in the field of smart agriculture [5].
Origin Agritech Announces Appointment of Two New Independent Directors and Board Restructuring
Prnewswire· 2025-09-12 11:30
Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation Streamlined Board to Support the Company's Growth and Governance Objectives BEIJING, Sept. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the "Company" or "Origin"), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, today announced the appointment of two new independent directors as part of a comprehensive board restructuring initiative. The Board of Directors (the "Board") approved the appointments during a meeting held earlier today, implementing a ...
TrustBIX Inc. Announces Closing of Previously Announced Private Placement
Newsfile· 2025-09-02 23:30
Core Points - TrustBIX Inc. has successfully closed a non-brokered private placement, issuing 10,000,000 units at a price of $0.04 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $400,000, pending final acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange [1][3] Group 1: Private Placement Details - Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with the warrant allowing the purchase of one common share at $0.08 for two years [2] - If the closing price of common shares reaches or exceeds $0.12 for twenty consecutive trading days, TrustBIX can accelerate the expiry date of the warrants [2] - The proceeds from the private placement will be used for general working capital, including acquiring inventory to support ongoing operations [3] Group 2: Regulatory and Compliance Information - The securities issued are subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day following the closing [3] - No finder's fees or other compensation were paid in connection with the private placement, and the shares were sold under prospectus exemptions [3] Group 3: Company Overview - TrustBIX is an agricultural technology company focused on providing Gate to Plate® solutions aimed at enhancing trust, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable practices within the agri-food sector [4]
Cibus Enters into Agreement with the Latin American Rice Hybrid Consortium to Provide Cibus’ Herbicide Tolerance Trait
Globenewswire· 2025-08-28 11:00
Core Viewpoint - Cibus has entered into a material transfer agreement with Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT) to introduce its proprietary herbicide tolerance trait into elite rice germplasm for Latin America, aiming to enhance weed management solutions for rice growers in the region [1][2][3] Group 1: Agreement Details - The agreement allows Cibus to provide its HT3 clethodim herbicide tolerance trait to HIAAL's elite rice germplasm, which has shown strong performance in field trials in the United States [2][4] - This initiative is part of a broader effort to develop high-performance rice hybrids that can tackle challenges posed by herbicide-resistant weeds, including weedy rice [2][4] Group 2: Strategic Importance - Cibus views rice as a strategic focus with potential for near-term revenue generation, as the herbicide tolerance trait is critical for improving yield potential and addressing agronomic challenges [4] - The partnership with CIAT and FLAR leverages regional expertise and an extensive germplasm bank, supporting the development of climate-resilient, high-yielding rice varieties [4][6] Group 3: Organizational Goals - The mission of FLAR is to enhance rice productivity and sustainability in Latin America by providing growers access to superior genetics and technology [3] - Cibus aims to expand its market access in Latin America through this agreement, aligning with its strategy to deliver gene-edited traits that enhance productivity and sustainability for rice farmers [3][5]
TrustBIX Inc. Announces June 30, 2025 Third Quarter Financial Results
Newsfile· 2025-08-26 02:00
Core Insights - TrustBIX Inc. reported its third quarter financial results for the period ending June 30, 2025, highlighting a focus on managing operating costs while pursuing new business opportunities in Alberta's food security sector [2][3] - The company experienced a significant decrease in revenue from its ViewTrak team compared to the previous year, while the Alberta Food Security team secured new orders for indoor farming technology [3] - Initial deliveries for 2024 orders began in June 2025, with the first installation expected to be completed by September 2025 [3] Financial Performance Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 - Net loss and comprehensive loss amounted to $255,984, an increase of $246,211 from $9,773 in 2024 [5] - Cash provided by operating activities was $31,780, an improvement of $13,142 (70.5%) from $18,638 in 2024 [5] - Revenue totaled $324,545, down $223,224 (40.8%) from $547,769 in 2024 [5] - Operating expenses were $547,111, up $20,679 (3.9%) from $526,432 in 2024 [5] Nine Months Ended June 30, 2025 - Net loss and comprehensive loss reached $493,628, an increase of $21,920 from $471,708 in 2024 [5] - Cash used in operating activities was $24,236, an improvement of $50,551 (67.6%) from $74,787 in 2024 [5] - Revenue for the period was $1,021,778, down $163,951 (13.8%) from $1,185,729 in 2024 [5] - Operating expenses totaled $1,431,056, improved by $134,611 (8.6%) from $1,565,667 in 2024 [5]
TrustBIX Inc. Announces Extension to Private Placement
Newsfile· 2025-08-20 20:35
Core Points - TrustBIX Inc. has announced an extension for its non-brokered private placement, allowing it to complete the offering by September 2, 2025, with a maximum of 10,000,000 units priced at $0.04 each, aiming for gross proceeds of up to $400,000 [1][2]. Group 1: Private Placement Details - Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant, with the warrant allowing the purchase of an additional common share at $0.08 for two years [3]. - If the closing price of the common shares exceeds $0.12 for 20 consecutive trading days, TrustBIX can accelerate the expiry date of the warrants [3]. - The proceeds from the private placement will be utilized for general working capital, including inventory acquisition to support ongoing operations [4]. Group 2: Regulatory and Compliance Information - The common shares will be sold under prospectus exemptions available under National Instrument 45-106, targeting accredited investors, employees, executives, directors, consultants, and existing security holders [5]. - The securities issued will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day following the closing of the private placement [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - TrustBIX is an agricultural technology company focused on providing Gate to Plate® solutions aimed at enhancing trust, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable practices within the agri-food sector [6].
Water Ways Announces Effective Date of Share Consolidation and Provides Corporate Update
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-08-15 21:00
Core Points - Water Ways Technologies Inc. has received final acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange for the consolidation of its outstanding common shares at a ratio of one post-consolidation share for every ten pre-consolidation shares [1][2] - The total number of issued and outstanding common shares will decrease from approximately 148,785,346 to about 14,878,537 following the consolidation, effective August 21, 2025 [2] - The company will continue to trade under the symbol "WWT" on the TSXV, with new CUSIP and ISIN numbers assigned [3] Shareholder Information - Shareholders of record as of the effective date will receive a letter of transmittal from Computershare Trust Company with instructions for exchanging their existing certificates for post-consolidation shares [4] - Beneficial shareholders holding shares through intermediaries should contact their brokers or financial institutions for information on the consolidation process [5] Strategic Update - Water Ways is undergoing a strategic shift towards the Canadian market, having filed an application to cease operations of its Israeli subsidiary, Irri-Al-Tal Ltd., which is not expected to impact the company's revenues significantly [6] - The liquidation process for Irri-Al-Tal Ltd. is anticipated to take approximately three years, longer than the initially expected five to twelve months due to delays in collecting amounts owed by international customers [7] Company Overview - Water Ways Technologies Inc. is a Canadian provider of Israeli-based agriculture technology, focusing on water irrigation solutions for agricultural producers in Canada and the USA [8] - The company is capitalizing on opportunities in micro and smart irrigation, with projects including vineyards, blueberries, and fresh produce cooling rooms [8]