From the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative at NC State comes a podcast that takes a 360° view of emerging agriculture technologies. Join the host, N.C. PSI Executive Director Adrian Percy as he speaks with academic researchers, industry experts, growers, producers, Extension specialists, and others in the agtech community.
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We tell the stories of innovators at the intersection of agriculture and technology to answer the question: what really is agtech and why should you care?
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Do you struggle to stay up-to-date with the latest news from the world of AgTech? Every week join us for the latest stories from the world of CEA and Vertical Farming. Each episode provides you with your weekly dose of AgTech news, ensuring you stay up to date with latest news from this fast-paced and exciting industry. Subscribe and Follow AgTech Digest wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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Conversation and community about technology in agriculture.
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Vertical Farming Podcast - Conversations with CEOs, Founders & Leaders in AgTech & CEA
Harry Duran
Vertical farming is a revolutionary approach to produce production leveraging controlled environment agriculture (CEA) technology and systems in innovative ways. It facilitates production of huge quantities of nutritious and quality fresh food without relying on favorable weather, high water usage, skilled labor, and high soil fertility. This ensures reliable yield and consistency in crop production year-round with climate control, and no effects of external environment factors such as disea ...
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Agtonomy, DBL Partners, Nuveen, California AgTech Alliance, UC ANR, CDFA, GO-Biz, Fieldwork Robotics
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9:10Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we dive into breakthroughs in agricultural automation, AI-driven crop management, and plant-science innovation, plus exciting new partnerships and climate-resilience initiatives. Let’s get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: AgTech & Automation: Agtonomy raises eighteen million; …
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177: How Mary Wetherill Discovered the Business Model Shift That Makes Urban Farming Profitable
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55:31I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched passionate urban farmers burn out because their business model wasn’t sustainable—what if there were a better way? This week on Vertical Farming, I sit down with Mary Wetherill, founding president and CEO of Green Food Solutions, for a candid conversation about building a truly sustainable urban farmin…
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The realities of winding up an agtech app, with Nikki Davey
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45:36What happens when an agtech startup with market pull, a clear mission, and global momentum still doesn’t make it? Nikki Davey is the founder of Grown Not Flown, which helped thousands of local flower growers reach customers who wanted sustainable blooms. Nikki’s app directly addressed the problem of ‘flower miles’. In Australia and the US, a store …
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Field Tested, Fully Charged: Monarch’s Electric Tractor Breakthrough
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17:11Chris Whitney, Chief Digital Officer at Monarch Tractor, shares how the company’s fully electric, driver-optional tractor is redefining power and productivity on the farm. By combining clean energy, advanced autonomy, and intelligent data systems, Monarch is helping drive a more efficient and sustainable future for agriculture.…
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EagleNXT, Agtonomy, AgZen, HGS BioScience, Amoéba, Sumitomo, Micropep, Plant Health Care, HowGood, Rainbow North America, and KUBO
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8:15Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring advanced sensor technologies, autonomous platforms, regulatory approvals for biocontrol products, and international greenhouse partnerships. Let's get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: AgTech & Automation: EagleNXT launche…
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Ecorobotix, BASF, Treefera, Little Leaf Farms, and Wild Bioscience
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10:40Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring AI-powered precision spraying technology, record-breaking CEA facility expansions, and groundbreaking natural crop protection platforms. Let's get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: Precision Agriculture: Ecorobotix raises …
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Agtech trends: bundling, unbundling, LLMs and more with Shane Thomas and Matthew Pryor
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32:14‘Bundling’ is a well-known business strategy, especially in tech, where it’s not only used to increase sales and move slow-selling products, but also to tie customers into an ecosystem (such as Apple or Microsoft). So what about all the unbundling that’s been happening in agtech recently? While historically we’ve seen seed companies offer bundled o…
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Smarter, Smaller, Stronger: Kioti’s Robots Boost Orchard Productivity
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17:49Kioti is redefining smart farming with a new generation of compact, autonomous technologies built to meet the needs of smaller farms. Chief Product and Technology Officer YJ Son discusses how the company’s innovations—from transport robots for orchard operations to AI-driven equipment—are boosting productivity and addressing critical labor challeng…
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Syngenta Crop Protection, Taranis, Profluent Bio, Corteva, The James Hutton Institute, Scottish Enterprise, Advanced Plant Growth Centre, Crop Innovation Centre, Indigo Ag, U.S. Environmental Protection ...
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10:36Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring strategic partnerships in AI-driven crop management and gene editing, new funding in controlled environment agriculture, and technology integrations advancing sustainable cultivation. Let's get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headl…
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176: From Panic to Prevention: Pathogen Management Strategies for Indoor Growers
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46:09Are you worried about potential pathogens lurking in your indoor farm's water system or substrate? I've got you covered with insights from an expert in agricultural analytics. I sat down with Taylor Robinson, Chief Scientist and founder of Rimrock Analytical, to discuss the critical role of proactive monitoring in controlled environment agriculture…
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YLI, Terra Robotics, Aydi, SwarmFarm, Helios AI, Cibus, Corteva, NRGene, WisdomTree, EF Polymer, Silal, Greeneration, Burro, and Area 2 Farms
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11:12Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring new accelerator platforms, robotics funding, AI-powered agronomy tools, and strategic partnerships in plant science and controlled environment agriculture. Let's get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: AgTech Updates: New ac…
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Putting cotton farmers at the forefront of the cotton industry, with Marzia Lanfranchi
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31:43The biggest issue facing the cotton industry isn't fast fashion or water consumption. It's that the people growing cotton have been rendered invisible. The industry fixates on fiber quality and commodity pricing while the farmers themselves– and their role in determining sustainability outcomes– get lost. Marzia Lanfranchi, founder of the global co…
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Drones, Sensors, AI: Farming the Future with Dr. Bai
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15:09Dr. Frank Bai shares his global journey into precision and digital agriculture and highlights how sensors, drones, and AI-driven tools are shaping the future of farming. As an Assistant Professor at NC State, he bridges engineering and agriculture to tackle challenges in the field. In this episode, he discusses his autonomous scouting project at th…
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NEXCOM, ZenaTech, Syngenta, Aphea.Bio, InnerPlant, GreenLight Bio, Bioceres, BioLumic, Forever Feed, Gooddrop, FarmBox Foods, Grodan, DTN, AGCO, and Genome BC.
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14:29Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring edge AI systems for autonomous farming, biological crop protection advances, and controlled environment agriculture innovations. Let's get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: AgTech & Precision Agriculture Highlights: New Fu…
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Ecorobotix, Messium, La Zone Agtech, BASF, BIOWEG, PlantArcBio, PATS, Tidal Grow, Verde AgriTech, Row 7, Moleaer, Nasekomo, and INNOFarms.AI
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11:44Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring precision spraying innovations from Ecorobotix, significant funding rounds including BIOWEG's sixteen million euro Series A and Nofence's record-breaking thirty million euro Series B, and breakthrough partnerships like Moleaer's global collaboration…
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Will China’s cheaper tractors disrupt ag equipment? With Lachlan Monsbourgh
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37:44As the world’s largest agricultural economy, when China makes a move, the world pays attention. China has just unveiled an ambitious plan to accelerate its development of ag machinery by shortening its research and development cycles. So will China dominate the future of agricultural machinery, and what does this mean for dealers, farmers, and agte…
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Engineering Autonomy: John Deere’s AI-Powered Tractors at Work
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14:50Aaron Wells, Director of Engineering & Autonomy at Blue River Technology, a John Deere company, discusses the evolution of agricultural machinery—from traditional horsepower to advanced hardware and artificial intelligence. He explains how John Deere’s next-generation perception system, known as the “eyes and brain” of autonomous tractors, is trans…
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NeoFarm, Nutrien, Nitricity, GDM, MustGrow Biologics, Good Agriculture, QA Farmer, Hasfarm, Grow-tec, and Greener Pastures
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11:18Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring robotic organic farming expansion, AI-powered farm management solutions, and major acquisitions in agricultural genetics and floriculture. Let's get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: AgTech & Precision Agriculture Highligh…
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175: Advanced Aeroponics & Why Vertical Farming’s Future Lies in Glasshouses
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51:28Are you curious about the latest innovations in sustainable agriculture? I recently caught up with Charlie Guy, CEO of Let Us Grow, to discuss the fascinating world of advanced aeroponics and its potential to revolutionize greenhouse farming. Charlie shared insights on Let Us Grow's journey from vertical farming to focusing on aeroponics technology…
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Orchard Robotics, CropX, Merced AgTech Alliance, Land O’Lakes, UC ANR, Zone Agtech, NRGene Green, Redox Bio-Nutrients, Loveland Products, SynTech Research, Stepan Company, Bushel Plus, and AmplifiedAg
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10:22Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring major funding rounds for precision farming AI and regional innovation hubs, breakthrough plant science innovations, and strategic partnerships expanding technology adoption globally. Let's get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headli…
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From agtech adoption problems to high performance farming teams, with Kevin Boyle, EFI
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41:14When the agtech is not working in the field, we can be quick to search for answers in the product itself. But sometimes, the solution is not there. That’s because it’s not a technical problem, but rather a social systems challenge. Kevin Boyle is the Director of Organizational and Workforce Development at the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI). He arg…
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Monarch Tractor, The Reservoir, CLAAS, Razor Tracking, John Deere, Solinftec, Ecobloom, Aranet, Nature Fresh Farms, Revol Greens, INNOFarms.AI, Veggitech, LI-COR, Ceres Greenhouse Solutions, BDC Capital ...
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11:55Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring autonomous tractor innovations, strategic acquisitions in precision agriculture, and breakthrough controlled environment agriculture partnerships. Let's get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: AgTech & Precision agriculture …
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174: The Hidden Power of Steam in Indoor Farming
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46:18Are you struggling to maintain soil health and reduce costs in your indoor farming operation? Soil steaming technology might be the solution you've been searching for. In this episode, I speak with Hans Kristian Westrum, Chief Strategy Manager at Soil Steam, about their innovative soil steaming technology. Hans grew up on a farm in Norway and later…
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Microbial Innovation Meets Gene Editing: New Biological Solutions for Agriculture
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13:56Tom Williams, Director of Microbiology at BioConsortia, discusses how beneficial microbes are driving more sustainable agriculture by boosting nutrient availability, soil health, and crop performance. He shares how BioConsortia’s advanced microbial discovery platform and gene editing technologies are unlocking new opportunities for plant health and…
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PowerPollen, Singrow, NASA, Tidal Grow, Reservoir, John Deere, TGI, NC State, NEC, ClimateAi, Rimaco Greens, Zhejiang Smart Agriculture Park, and Hort Americas
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9:24Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring AI-powered pollination systems, significant funding rounds, and breakthrough partnerships that are revolutionizing sustainable agriculture. Let's get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: AgTech Highlights: New Funding, Initia…
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Can robotics solve farm labor challenges? with Sophie Thorel and Connie Bowen
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43:31Ask any farmer what their biggest challenge is right now and most will say ‘labor’. But what if, instead of trying to get more farm workers, we focused on changing the types of jobs available on farms? That’s where robotics comes in. Unfortunately, successfully commercializing robots in agriculture has been extraordinarily difficult, especially rel…
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Artechno, Philips Horticulture, Limgroup, BASF, Corteva, M.S. Technologies, LeafWorks, Proterra, AcreTrader, EBZ Group, Ecobloom, GreenLife, PB tec, CE-Line, Orbia Netafim, Saga Robotics, BinSentry, and ...
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13:27Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring innovative irrigation technologies protecting crops from heatwaves, major funding rounds like BinSentry's $50M Series C and Saga Robotics' £8.4M expansion, plus breakthrough partnerships in indoor strawberry propagation and AI-driven desert farming.…
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173: Unlocking Million Dollar Grants for Indoor Farmers with Andy Seckinger
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57:13Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the complexities of applying for agricultural grants? I sat down with Andy Seckinger, Sales Director at United Grants of America, to demystify the process and explore effective sales strategies for farmers and entrepreneurs. Andy's journey from a skeptical view of sales to becoming a passionate advocate for helping…
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New Center, New Frontier: Tim Kelliher Leads NC State’s Genome Editing Mission
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19:56Newly appointed Director of NC State’s Genome Editing Center (GEC), Tim Kelliher, shares his unique path from organic farming to the forefront of plant science. He explains how advances in genome editing offer a faster, more precise alternative to traditional breeding—delivering vital solutions for farmers in as little as 5–8 years. Get an inside l…
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Local Bounti, Cropin Technology, Dole, MAVRK Capital, Rantizo, Protein Industries Canada, Solynta, Mars, Bloom Fresh, Village Farms, CEA Advisors, AeroFarms, Hort Americas
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12:09Welcome back! In today’s episode, we cover a wave of AgTech and agribusiness activity—from multimillion-dollar funding rounds and strategic rebrands to cutting-edge initiatives in regenerative farming, gene-edited crops, and controlled environment agriculture. Plus, we spotlight new partnerships, tech-driven innovations, and upcoming global events …
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172: Gyroplant's Game-Changing Superstructures for CEA with Marcus Comaschi
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52:44Struggling with the complexities of indoor farming and looking for innovative solutions to streamline your operations? Join me as I explore groundbreaking ideas with Marcus Comaschi, R&D engineer at Gyroplant, who is revolutionizing the way we think about plant substrates in controlled environment agriculture. Marcus Comaschi, an R&D engineer at Gy…
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Are agtech startups just digital agribusinesses? Mark Kahn, Omnivore
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29:39The term ‘agtech’ now encompasses so many different types of businesses and innovations, that from an investment perspective, it can look overly complex. However perhaps the opposite is true? Mark Kahn, Managing Partner of Ominvore, shares his ‘agtech-agribusinesss convergence theory’; where agtech startups eventually grow to look like a more conve…
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