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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Heavy equipment SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To enable a step-change advancement in agricultural robotics, Agtonomy, a company specializing in advanced autonomous solutions, announced today the first-of-its-kind smart farm task ecosystem that digitally and autonomously connects self-driving tractors with farm tools and implements to create greater efficiency and sustainability in the field.
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- "For autonomy to bring value to agriculture, we must think about tractors and farm tools like farmers do.
- Farmers use equipment for very specific, precise tasks that are becoming more challenging in today's environment," Bucher said.
- Smart Toolbar – a generic, sensor-enabled intelligent toolbar that can carry numerous different types of smart weeding, mowing and cultivation tools.
- In January, Doosan Bobcat unveiled an Agtonomy software-embedded electrified autonomous tractor, following Agtonomy and OnTarget's debut of an all-electric, autonomous electrostatic smart sprayer last September.
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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Partnership SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Agtonomy, a leading software and services company specializing in advanced autonomous and AI solutions for agriculture, announced today the 2024 expansion of their paid pilot program, putting growers in the driver's seat of next-generation, on-farm robotic automation.
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- Our on-farm pilots with growers help us refine innovation so it works in real environments for faster innovation and adoption," said Tim Bucher, Agtonomy CEO and co-founder.
- "Agtonomy's pilot program allows us to ensure our technology not only provides value, but works on their farm like we've promised."
- Agtonomy is expanding on the success of the introductory paid pilot program started in 2023.
- In addition, Agtonomy is working toward expanding the pilot program to West Coast fruit and nut tree growers.
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO and ZURICH, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Momenta, the leading Industrial Impact venture capital firm, announced today that they have led the Series A funding round for Agtonomy, a leading software and services company specializing in advanced autonomous and AI solutions for agriculture. The $22.5m round was joined by strategic investors Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc. and Toyota Ventures.
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- The round was led by Momenta, with strategic partners including Doosan Bobcat North America and Toyota Ventures.
- The $22.5m round was joined by strategic investors Doosan Bobcat North America , Inc. and Toyota Ventures .
- Agtonomy is at the intersection of AI, autonomy, and agriculture, a perfect storm of opportunity in our Industrial Impact investment focus."
- With their leading autonomy stack, they provide an essential solution for top-tier OEMs, like Doosan Bobcat," said Michael Dolbec , Momenta's Managing Partner.
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Automation SALINAS, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Agtonomy, a leading software and services company specializing in advanced autonomous and AI solutions for agriculture, announced today a partnership with OnTarget to develop an all-electric, electrostatic autonomous smart sprayer, ushering in the next generation of advanced, smart spray solutions for sustainable agriculture.
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- Agtonomy debuts first all-electric electrostatic smart sprayer prototype designed for specialty crops at FIRA USA today.
- "Both Agtonomy and OnTarget share a vision of smart, all-electric implement ecosystems as the future of agriculture, not only for efficiency and cost-savings, but for significant contributions to sustainable farming practices."
- The collaboration represents Agtonomy's latest partnership with equipment and implement manufacturers to embed intelligent technology into farming equipment to drive automation, efficiency and sustainability.
- Agtonomy's 2024 pilot program spanning across the West Coast will give early-adopter growers the first chance to use and contribute to the ongoing development of this cutting-edge technology.
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Bobcat “We're delighted to strengthen our partnership with Bobcat, the leading innovator in compact equipment,” said Tim Bucher, CEO and co-founder of Agtonomy.
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- “We're delighted to strengthen our partnership with Bobcat, the leading innovator in compact equipment,” said Tim Bucher, CEO and co-founder of Agtonomy.
- Bobcat and Agtonomy Teams.jpg: Representatives from Agtonomy and Bobcat Company photographed together following the finalization of Bobcat's strategic investment in the ag tech software company.
- Bobcat CEO Scott Park-Agtonomy CEO Tim Bucher.jpg: (L-R): Bobcat CEO and Vice Chairman Scott Park shakes hands with Agtonomy CEO and Co-founder Tim Bucher following Bobcat's decision to invest in the ag tech software company.
- Bobcat has announced its investment into the ag tech software company as an expansion of the partnership the two companies formed earlier this year to enhance Bobcat equipment for increased productivity and performance in the agriculture industry through Agtonomy’s innovative technology solutions.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Renewable energy Bobcat Company , a global compact equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, has partnered with Agtonomy , to advance productivity in the agriculture industry through collaboration in the areas of electrification, autonomous operation and digital technology.
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- Bobcat Company , a global compact equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, has partnered with Agtonomy , to advance productivity in the agriculture industry through collaboration in the areas of electrification, autonomous operation and digital technology.
- Through this partnership, Bobcat and Agtonomy, a Silicon Valley agtech software company, will collaborate to create new and innovative ways of enhancing Bobcat equipment for increased productivity and performance.
- Together, the companies will focus on addressing pressing issues in agriculture by developing electric-powered and autonomously operated solutions.
- “The agriculture industry offers many opportunities for innovation advancements, and we are focusing on developing solutions for real-world application,” said Joel Honeyman, Bobcat Company vice president of global innovation.
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Monday, February 13, 2023
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Silver SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Agtonomy, an agtech software start-up, announces a partnership with premium wine producer Silver Oak Cellars to advance climate smart farming technologies. The two companies have teamed up to pilot Agtonomy's innovative, environmentally conscious farming solution, TeleFarmer™, in Silver Oak vineyards starting in Napa Valley.
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- SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Agtonomy, an agtech software start-up, announces a partnership with premium wine producer Silver Oak Cellars to advance climate smart farming technologies.
- The two companies have teamed up to pilot Agtonomy's innovative, environmentally conscious farming solution, TeleFarmer™, in Silver Oak vineyards starting in Napa Valley.
- Agtonomy's software and tele-guidance technology, TeleFarmer™, will aid Silver Oak in their commitment to sustainable farming practices.
- As one of the most sustainable wineries in the world, we also appreciate Agtonomy's shared philosophy in climate smart farming.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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Renewable energy SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Agtonomy, an ag tech software start-up, has announced that global wine producer Treasury Wine Estates will be the first paid trial customer of its innovative software and tele-guidance technology, named TeleFarmer™.
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- SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Agtonomy, an ag tech software start-up, has announced that global wine producer Treasury Wine Estates will be the first paid trial customer of its innovative software and tele-guidance technology, named TeleFarmer™.
- Agtonomy's TeleFarmer™ solution is comprised of innovative software, a suite of apps and an electric vehicle (EV) reference tractor.
- The solution allows specialty crop farmers to remotely manage and execute day-to-day farming tasks more efficiently and with more precision, all while keeping the farmer in control.
- "At Treasury Wine Estates, we are excited to be partnering with Agtonomy to trial TeleFarmer™ technology at some of our sites in California to help us make our first substantial step into the new generation of farming tools.
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Thursday, February 2, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Agtonomy, an ag tech software company with a focus on developing climate-smart solutions for specialty crop farmers, announces its new TeleFarmer™ Solution. TeleFarmer™ empowers farmers to remotely execute labor-intensive field tasks such as weeding, spraying, mowing and transporting. The solution is a game changer for many specialty crop farmers who are battling crippling labor shortages and associated rising costs.
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- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Agtonomy, an ag tech software company with a focus on developing climate-smart solutions for specialty crop farmers, announces its new TeleFarmer™ Solution.
- The solution is a game changer for many specialty crop farmers who are battling crippling labor shortages and associated rising costs.
- The TeleFarmer Solution from Agtonomy is comprised of three powerful components:
TeleFarmer™ Software: A tele-guidance software system that turns tractors into remotely operated vehicles.
- Equipped with proprietary TrunkVision™, these tractors safely and accurately navigate within centimeter-level precision of any specialty crop.
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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Google SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agtonomy, a cutting-edge software and service ag-tech start-up, announced the successful closing of another round of funding for a total investment of $13.5 million. The round was led by Cavallo Ventures, the venture arm of multi-billion-dollar agribusiness leader Wilbur-Ellis, and Mirae Asset Venture Investment which is the VC arm of Mirae Asset Financial Group headquartered in South Korea. The Mirae Asset Financial Group is one of the largest independent financial groups in Asia with over $700B in AUM, and owns the largest investment bank in South Korea. Other leading names including Toyota Ventures and David R. Duncan, Proprietor, Chairman & CEO of Silver Oak Cellars, also participated in this round. This latest funding will be used to add strategic depth to the team, expand the fleet of vehicles now operating with Agtonomy technology in the fields, and accelerate trials of the service platform designed to address the growing skilled labor challenges facing local agriculture.
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- Other leading names including Toyota Ventures and David R. Duncan, Proprietor, Chairman & CEO of Silver Oak Cellars, also participated in this round.
- "Agtonomy is on a mission to close the labor gap being experienced by many in the farming community.
- "We are thrilled to grow our network of support around Agtonomy and accelerate our impact on the global food chain through this latest round of funding."
- This is the future of farming, and I am excited to be working with Agtonomy to bring this technology forward."
