Spotlight on Innovation: AgTech Sector Heats up Grand Rapids in December
Written by Casey Iaccino, MIBA Business Development Manager
Meet the Innovative Israeli Startups Driving AgTech Innovation
Agam Greenhouse Energy Systems – Agam enables greenhouse operators to maximize productivity while minimizing energy costs through cutting-edge climate control systems.
Agam is revolutionizing greenhouse agriculture with its advanced climate control solutions. By utilizing heat pumps and energy recovery technologies, Agam helps farmers optimize greenhouse conditions, reducing energy consumption and increasing crop yields. Their solutions are particularly valuable in regions where year-round growing environments are critical for productivity – like Michigan!
CropX – CropX empowers farmers with actionable insights through AI and IoT.
A leader in IoT and AI-powered soil management, CropX integrates sensor technology and predictive analytics to deliver precise insights for irrigation and soil health. Their platform empowers farmers to conserve water, improve soil quality, and maximize yields, demonstrating the potential of smart farming in sustainable agriculture.
Ness Fertigation – Ness Fertigation provides a sustainable solution for nutrient delivery to plants.
Focused on precision nutrient management, Ness Fertigation’s innovative systems allow farmers to deliver nutrients directly to crops through irrigation. By optimizing nutrient delivery, Ness reduces waste, minimizes environmental impact, and helps growers achieve higher-quality harvests with fewer resources.
Robotic Perception – Robotic Perception addresses labor shortages and operational inefficiencies, making precision farming scalable and accessible.
Specializing in advanced robotics, Robotic Perception is at the forefront of automated crop management. Their AI-driven systems tackle labor shortages and improve operational efficiency by automating tasks like harvesting, pruning, and planting, making precision farming more accessible and scalable.
Tierra Spec – Tierra Spec equips farmers with actionable intelligence from satellite imagery.
Tierra Spec’s cutting-edge technology provides real-time environmental data analytics to help farmers make informed decisions. From monitoring soil conditions to analyzing climate trends, Tierra Spec offers tools to enhance productivity and resilience, ensuring farms are prepared for the challenges of a changing climate.
