FAST FACTS
- For the 2022 awards, the AgTech Breakthrough Awards received more than 1 600 nominations from 15 countries.
- Pairtree Intelligence and AgWebb were among the winners in the Farm Management Solutions category.
- Data analysis and integration is driving the trend in farm management solutions technology.
The AgTech Breakthrough Awards, which are held annually by AgTech Breakthrough, a market intelligence organisation, recognises the top companies, technologies and products in the global agricultural and food technology markets.
According to the company, the purpose of the awards programme is to conduct the industry's most comprehensive analysis and evaluation of agricultural and food technology categories.
"This [includes] Internet-of-Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI)-based agricultural technologies, farm management, indoor farming, food quality, data analytics and many more.
"This year's [programme] attracted more than 1 600 nominations from over 15 different countries throughout the world." There are 19 categories, including farm management solutions, automation and robotics, in-door farming solutions and livestock innovation, among others.
This week's article takes a look at the winners in the farm-management solutions category.
PAIRTREE INTELLIGENCE
Farmers across the world have become accustomed to using various smart devices, such as probes and sensors, to monitor on-farm productivity. However, these devices are often not compatible with each other, and farmers are forced to look at each dataset separately, rather than as an integrated dataset.
This is where Pairtree Intelligence comes in, according to AgTech Breakthrough.
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ARC names best dairy producers of the year
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) recently announced the winners of the 2024 National Master Dairyman Awards at an event hosted by AgriExpo in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.
Lion breeders to give up bone stockpiles?
The Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment issued an official notice in mid-November in which it called on lion breeders to voluntarily hand over their lion bone stockpiles to the state as soon as possible.
Thousands of British farmers march on parliament against inheritance tax
Thousands of UK farmers gathered in London, England, on 19 November to demand the government repeal a proposed inheritance tax on agricultural land, which they argued threatened the future of family-run farms (see page 4), Al Jazeera reported.
Avocado frittata with sundried tomatoes, feta and olives
This wholesome, vibrant frittata is perfect for brunch or a light supper. Recipe and photo: The South African Avocado Growers' Association.
Feed, hay, and other costs are up, so it's time to get creative
Breeders and riding schools need to explore innovative ways to generate income in order to ensure their survival, says Dr Mac.
How to make polystyrene seedling trays last longer
While thinking about how to prolong the lifespan of polystyrene seedling trays that are exposed to harsh sunlight, Bill Kerr began to wonder if a coat of paint might offer a solution.
Living the 'culture' in agriculture
Creation Wines has won numerous awards, was ranked fourth in the World’s Best Vineyards in 2023, and more recently won the V d’Or award for the Best Brand Experience. The owners, Carolyn and Jean-Claude Martin, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how their winery became a top tourism destination.
Time to take a deep breath on the slopes of the Magaliesberg
Around 100km from both Johannesburg and Pretoria in Gauteng and a tad over 40km from Rustenburg in North West, Farmer’s Weekly found a fine retreat on a working farm where couples may kindle their romance.
African penguins could be extinct by 2035 how to save them
Protecting the critically endangered African penguin is good for the environment, other animal species, and the economy, say Lorien Pichegru and Dr Alistair McInnes of Nelson Mandela University, Katrin Ludynia of the University of Cape Town, and Peter Barham of the University of Bristol in the UK.
An urgent need to confront Nassella in SA
South American grass species from the genus Nassella were unwittingly introduced to South Africa over 120 years ago and continue to invade montane veld. As Mike Burgess writes, research-based action is required.
