Digital agriculture

FMC Corporation announces transformation management executive, new executive vice presidents and executive retirement

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Barry Crawford, vice president, Operations, is transitioning to a full-time executive role leading the company's transformation, effective March 1.

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  • Barry Crawford, vice president, Operations, is transitioning to a full-time executive role leading the company's transformation, effective March 1.
  • As vice president, Transformation Management, he will continue to report to Mark Douglas, president and CEO.
  • Thaisa Hugenneyer, vice president, Procurement, Logistics and Global Facilities, has been elected an FMC executive vice president, Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement, effective March 1.
  • Dr. Seva Rostovtsev, vice president and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), has been named executive vice president and CTO of FMC by its Board of Directors.

Syngenta Group and CNH Industrial Connect Digital Applications to Better Serve Farmers

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Syngenta Group, the leading global agriculture technology company, and CNH Industrial (CNH), parent of major farm equipment brands Case IH and New Holland Agriculture, today announced the integration of Syngenta’s digital Cropwise platform with the agricultural brands of CNH.

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  • Syngenta Group, the leading global agriculture technology company, and CNH Industrial (CNH), parent of major farm equipment brands Case IH and New Holland Agriculture, today announced the integration of Syngenta’s digital Cropwise platform with the agricultural brands of CNH.
  • Matthew Pickard, Global Head of Digital Agriculture Products: “Technology plays an increasingly crucial role to help farmers make better data driven decisions and comply with complex regulatory standards.
  • Syngenta has introduced the Fieldbook feature in Cropwise Protector to assist farmers and distributors in meeting these requirements.
  • Close to 230 million acres are digitally monitored by Syngenta Group’s digital solutions, making Cropwise one of the leading digital platforms in agriculture.

BiOWiSH Technologies and Syngenta Group’s MAP Launch BiOWiSH® Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer in China

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Monday, October 30, 2023

BiOWiSH Technologies, Inc. and MAP (Modern Agricultural Program), the sole agricultural service program of Syngenta Group China, announced the signing of a Strategic Cooperation Agreement initiating the commercial availability of BiOWiSH® Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer (EEF) throughout China.

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  • BiOWiSH Technologies, Inc. and MAP (Modern Agricultural Program), the sole agricultural service program of Syngenta Group China, announced the signing of a Strategic Cooperation Agreement initiating the commercial availability of BiOWiSH® Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer (EEF) throughout China.
  • Under the agreement, MAP will launch a range of BiOWiSH® EEFs and operate as a BiOWiSH distributor in the country.
  • “After two years of extensive laboratory and field evaluation with MAP, we are very proud to bring our advanced enhanced efficiency fertilizer technology to China, the world’s largest fertilizer market,” said Rod Vautier, President of BiOWiSH.
  • “MAP is a responsible agricultural platform that brings advanced technologies and products to Chinese farmers,” said Jianbo Liu, Vice President of Syngenta Group China and General Manager of MAP and Digital Agriculture.

RXT Token Introduces Beta Version of World's First Web3 Based Farming Metaverse Game at Game Ascend Korea Blockchain Week 2023

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Seoul, South Korea--(Newsfile Corp. - September 7, 2023) - RXT Token has again made a breakthrough in the world of Blockchain, after the 1st RXT Connect event in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, this time at the largest Blockchain event in Asia Korea blockchain Week 2023, RXT Capital LTD joined the side event titled Game Ascend 2023.

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  • Seoul, South Korea--(Newsfile Corp. - September 7, 2023) - RXT Token has again made a breakthrough in the world of Blockchain, after the 1st RXT Connect event in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, this time at the largest Blockchain event in Asia Korea blockchain Week 2023, RXT Capital LTD joined the side event titled Game Ascend 2023.
  • In this event RXT Capital LTD Introducing a real "Play to Earn" concept.
  • Currently it is still a Beta Version, and in the near future all RXT wallets will be able to be connected to the game.
  • Imagine the real impact towards world food security and food stability throughout the world from a Blockchain-based Game.

HELM AG and CropX Join Forces in SKYFLD App to Advance Precision Farming

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel and HAMBURG, Germany, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CropX Technologies and HELM AG are pleased to announce a major advancement in their strategic partnership to enable data-driven sustainable farming. HELM AG's SKYFLD app customers can now access data and agronomic insights from the CropX agronomic farm management system through a seamless API integration that will empower farmers to make informed decisions and enhance precision farming practices.

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  • CropX data and insights accessed on SKYFLD; SKYFLD clients to use CropX soil sensors
    TEL AVIV, Israel and HAMBURG, Germany, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CropX Technologies and HELM AG are pleased to announce a major advancement in their strategic partnership to enable data-driven sustainable farming.
  • HELM AG's SKYFLD app customers can now access data and agronomic insights from the CropX agronomic farm management system through a seamless API integration that will empower farmers to make informed decisions and enhance precision farming practices.
  • The SKYFLD app helps farmers manage their fields sustainably with precision fertilizer and crop protection planning, recording and scouting.
  • "We are excited to partner with Helm AG to bring our data and insights to the SKYFLD app," said Tomer Tzach, CropX CEO.

WMBT Holdings Collaborates with Sandomierz Government in Poland to Pioneer Digital Agriculture

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Friday, May 12, 2023

Witnessed by Marcin Marzec, Mayor of Sandomierz, the WMBT Holdings signed a cooperation agreement with the local company Sad Sandomierski to jointly promote the Digital Agriculture Project.

Key Points: 
  • Witnessed by Marcin Marzec, Mayor of Sandomierz, the WMBT Holdings signed a cooperation agreement with the local company Sad Sandomierski to jointly promote the Digital Agriculture Project.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230512005171/en/
    WMBT International Investment Group Collaborates with Sandomierz City Government in Poland to Pioneer a New Era of Digital Agriculture (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Digital Agriculture Project seeks to digitize 10 million apple trees in Sandomierz, creating a digital investment platform.
  • The partnership between WMBT Holdings, the Sandomierz Government, and local company Sad Sandomierski leverages traditional agricultural expertise with innovative digital solutions.
  • In conclusion, the collaboration between WMBT Holdings and the Sandomierz City Government in Poland marks a significant milestone in the realm of digital agriculture.

The First Shandong Liaocheng (Shenxian County) Green Vegetable Expo Kicked Off

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Friday, April 28, 2023

LIAOCHENG, China, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the morning of April 26, the first Shandong Liaocheng (Shenxian County) Green Vegetable Expo was opened grandly.

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  • LIAOCHENG, China, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the morning of April 26, the first Shandong Liaocheng (Shenxian County) Green Vegetable Expo was opened grandly.
  • 1 county of vegetable in China", while the brand awareness of "Shenxian County's vegetable" keeps growing.
  • As an important window to showcase the development of Shenxian County's agriculture, the expo has been renamed as the first Shandong Liaocheng (Shenxian County) Green Vegetable Expo with the approval from the People's Government of Shandong in 2023, after it was held for ten times.
  • 1 County of Vegetables in China" as it is ranked first nationwide for the total growing area and output of melons, vegetables and edible mushrooms.

The First Shandong Liaocheng (Shenxian County) Green Vegetable Expo Kicked Off

Retrieved on: 
Friday, April 28, 2023

LIAOCHENG, China, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the morning of April 26, the first Shandong Liaocheng (Shenxian County) Green Vegetable Expo was opened grandly.

Key Points: 
  • LIAOCHENG, China, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the morning of April 26, the first Shandong Liaocheng (Shenxian County) Green Vegetable Expo was opened grandly.
  • 1 county of vegetable in China", while the brand awareness of "Shenxian County's vegetable" keeps growing.
  • As an important window to showcase the development of Shenxian County's agriculture, the expo has been renamed as the first Shandong Liaocheng (Shenxian County) Green Vegetable Expo with the approval from the People's Government of Shandong in 2023, after it was held for ten times.
  • 1 County of Vegetables in China" as it is ranked first nationwide for the total growing area and output of melons, vegetables and edible mushrooms.

Global Digital Agriculture Market Insights and Forecasts to 2026: The AI Segment is Forecast to Hold 27.5% of the Global Market Share in 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

The Global Digital Agriculture Market was valued at USD 11.97 billion in the year 2020.

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  • The Global Digital Agriculture Market was valued at USD 11.97 billion in the year 2020.
  • Americas was estimated to hold the maximum share in the global Digital Agriculture Market in 2020.
  • The artificial Intelligence segment is anticipated to hold around 27.52% of the global market share in the year 2026.
  • The report presents the analysis of Digital Agriculture Market for the historical period of 2016-2020 and the forecast period of 2021-2026.

Eco Farm’s Thrive Society Supports Over 400 Cannabis Farmers With Leading Digital Wholesale Distribution Platform, Offers Analytics and Forecasting Data

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

SANTA ROSA, CA, Nov. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Eco Farm Holdings PBC/ Thrive Society (the “Company”), a technology-forward portfolio of operating assets in cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and consumer brands that is unified through a distribution platform and powered by an upstream digital marketplace, announced today that its leading distribution platform, which connects cannabis farmers with buyers across the state of California, now supports over 400 cannabis farmers and 200 buyers including distributors, manufacturers, and retailers. The achieved milestone positions Thrive Society as one of the largest data driven, digitally connected supply chains of legal cannabis in the world. 

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  • For buyers, Thrive Society offers a real-time marketplace of an extensive library of wholesale cannabis available for sale throughout the state, eliminating stock-out issues and increasing price transparency.
  • The first-of-its-kind cannabis public benefit corporation works with over 400 farms throughout the state of California, helping manage farmers' supply chains and distribution through its leading distribution subsidiary, Thrive Society.
  • Thrive Society is powered by a first-of-its-kind, underlying digital marketplace technology that allows for a fully transparent, upstream distribution of cannabis.
  • The technology offers real-time data analytics, enabling farmers and buyers invaluable insight into consumption behavior, allowing for accurate forecasting and price modeling.