Inside Nanovel’s bid to crack robotic citrus harvesting
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AI Can Also Farm? Smart Agriculture Accelerates Global Rollout
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Thailand links AI and agriculture in new industrial strategy
AUGUST 15, 2026 | JARUPONG KRISANARAJhttps://www.nationthailand.com/business/tech/40069802 Thailand is seeking to combine artificial intelligence with agriculture innovation as part of a broader industrial strategy aimed at raising productivity, strengthening domestic businesses and spreading the benefits of technological growth more widely across the economy. Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa outlined the approach at the Delta Future Industry Summit
AI is increasingly becoming the intelligent layer behind India’s agri-commerce ecosystem
Aaratrika Talukdar Aug 13, 2026https://www.expresscomputer.in/interviews/ai-is-increasingly-becoming-the-intelligent-layer-behind-indias-agri-commerce-ecosystem/137675/ Milind Borgikar, Co-Founder & CTO, Ayekart The Indian agriculture sector has for long depended on local knowledge, experience and business acumen when making decisions regarding procurement, pricing, and supply-chain planning. However, the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is beginning to transform how these decisions are made. Rather than reacting to
Maharashtra’s AI policy gives boost to sugarcane farming with technology-led solutions
ChiniMandi -August 6, 2026https://www.chinimandi.com/maharashtras-ai-policy-gives-boost-to-sugarcane-farming-with-technology-led-solutions/ Kolhapur: Maharashtra’s MahAgri-AI policy is expected to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and precision agriculture in sugarcane cultivation, helping farmers improve productivity, reduce input costs and make farming more sustainable. The state government has introduced a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy to promote the use of technology across sectors, with