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Agroz OS, Built on Microsoft Azure’s AI Stack, Integrates Patented Vertical Farm Systems to Create a Scalable “Food Infrastructure” Platform Agroz Inc. announced a new phase of growth that redefines agriculture as a high-performing, technology-enabled asset class. Built on Microsoft Azure’s AI infrastructure, Agroz combines automation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable design through its proprietary Agroz OS platform to create scalable, data-driven food production systems that deliver environmental impact and investment value. Agroz is advancing a new category of agriculture in which food production functions as distributed infrastructure: modular, measurable, and investable. Its first commercial offering, co-developed with Harvest Today, LLC,…

The programme received total funding of RM582,025, with 40 per cent from MTDC and 60 per cent from UPM Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) launched the Plant Factory – UPM MTDC Signature Programme, a flagship facility that brings smart indoor farming, vertical cultivation, and data-driven crop management under one roof. MTDC, in a statement, said the programme, which was initiated in December 2020 under the MTDC-UPM Flagship Programme, aims to fast-track research-to-market outcomes for Malaysia’s agro-food sector. It said the Plant Factory is part of MTDC’s university-based initiatives to catalyse urban agriculture and smart-farming models…

This year’s Forum was attended by several global leaders and included the celebration of a historic World Food Day marking FAO’s 80th anniversary  The 2025 edition of the World Food Forum (WFF) concluded today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome. This year’s Forum included the celebration of a historic World Food Day marking FAO’s 80th anniversary and brought together global leaders, policymakers, youth, Indigenous Peoples, scientists, farmers, investors, and innovators around a shared goal: transforming agrifood systems for a sustainable, hunger-free world. Under the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a…

Focus on key areas such as information sharing, standard setting, and market connectivity The 22nd China International Agricultural Trade Fair recently kicked off in northern China’s Tianjin Municipality. During the event, Tianjin Municipality, Jilin Province and Guangdong Province jointly released the proposal on deepening exchanges and cooperation in agriculture. According to the proposal, the three regions will focus on key areas such as information sharing, standard setting, and market connectivity, with the aim of improving cooperation mechanisms and exploring new models for cross-regional development in agriculture. In the future, the three regions will dynamically draw industry maps and break down data…

Built for superior traction and durability in agriculture CEAT Specialty partners with Mahindra & Mahindra’s next-generation OJA tractor range, launched in Australia this September. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, unveiled its future-ready OJA series in Brisbane with CEAT as its first-source tyre supplier. Ahead of the launch, CEAT supplied desired quantities to Mahindra Australia in August 2025. With in-house rim assembly capability at CEAT’s Ambernath facility, the company ensured complete, ready-to-fit solutions for Mahindra’s OJA tractors. The supply covers Farm/Industrial as well as Turf applications, supporting tractors equipped with loaders, backhoes and mowers designed for hobby farming. CEAT Specialty,…

AI platform uses computer vision to handle perception, planning, and control to enable autonomous operation in diverse agricultural environments Bonsai Robotics has introduced a new lineup of autonomous agricultural vehicles under its Amiga brand, marking the company’s first major product expansion since acquiring a company called “farm-ng” (sic) in July. The company debuted the Amiga Flex, described as the first vehicle fully integrated with the company’s “Bonsai Intelligence” software stack. Two additional models – the Amiga Trax and Amiga Max – round out the new range, which aims to automate a variety of labor-intensive field operations. Each system uses Bonsai’s vision-based…

Nestlé (Thai) Ltd. has renewed its partnership with the Thai Coffee Farmers Association through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Nestlé (Thai) Ltd. renews its commitment to purchasing Thai coffee beans for the 2025/2026 season while promoting Regenerative Agriculture and research to enhance productivity, quality and sustainability for local farmers. Strengthening its long-standing support for Thailand’s coffee-growing communities, Nestlé (Thai) Ltd. has renewed its partnership with the Thai Coffee Farmers Association through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing sustainability and improving livelihoods. The agreement covers the purchase of coffee beans from Thai farmers…

Auxiliary facility produce 350,000 tons of phosphate fertilizers and 100,000 tons of ammonium sulfate per year will be built in 37 months Daewoo Engineering & Construction announced on the 17th that Chairman Jung Won-joo attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the “Mineral Fertilizer Plant” held in Turkmenistan’s second-largest city of Turkmenistan on the 15th. The project, worth a total of $784 million (including KRW 1.810 trillion and VAT), is to build facilities and auxiliary facilities that produce 350,000 tons of phosphate fertilizers and 100,000 tons of ammonium sulfate per year, and the construction period is 37 months. The groundbreaking ceremony was…

Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA) and Market Gardener Institute (MGI) Partner to Deliver Regenerative Solutions for Small-Scale Growers Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA) and Market Gardener Institute (MGI) today announced a new collaboration aimed at providing proven regenerative agriculture practices to market gardeners and small-scale growers around the world. This partnership combines AEA’s industry-leading regenerative products and protocols with MGI’s trusted training programs, creating a powerful alliance to support the next generation of ecological farmers. “I’m thrilled to announce a new collaboration between AEA and the Market Gardener Institute,” said MGI founder Jean-Martin Fortier. “After years of conversations with John Kempf, we both feel our…

Brisbane to host June 2026 forum highlighting investment opportunities in agriculture, timber, and natural capital  Global AgInvesting (GAI), the world’s leading platform for agriculture and natural capital investment, will host its first-ever Australian conference June10-11, 2026, in Brisbane. The launch of GAI Australia, in collaboration with the Queensland Government, extends GAI’s global footprint into one of the most dynamic ag investment markets in the world. “Bringing Global AgInvesting to Australia with the support of the Queensland Government marks an important milestone,” Jonathan Levin, portfolio director for Global AgInvesting, said. “Queensland’s scale in primary industries, leadership in agtech, and drive for sustainable…