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[前沿资讯 ] Agreena Announces 4.5m Hectares Regenerative Agriculture Milestone 进入全文
Agreena；Global Ag Tech Initiative；
Danish climate solutions company, Agreena, has further consolidated its position as a global leader in regenerative agriculture with the release of its Harvest Year 24 (HY24) figures. More than 2,300 farmers across Europe have joined Agreena and committed to adopt regenerative farming practices on 4.5 million hectares – an increase of 2.5 million hectares from last year. These figures demonstrate the effectiveness of Agreena’s high integrity program on tackling the transition barriers faced by farmers, who are committing to regenerative agriculture in growing numbers. Through its cutting edge, AI-powered, advanced digital measurement, reporting and verification (dMRV) capabilities, Agreena tracks the impact of regenerative practices at field-level, enabling farmers to generate verified outcomes that can be traded as carbon credits, carbon certificates, impact measures and bespoke data deliveries. “Farmers are discerning decision makers, so it’s incredibly rewarding to see so many of them choose Agreena to support them on their regenerative farming journey,” said Simon Haldrup, Agreena’s CEO. “It’s also a win-win, given that scale allows Agreena to draw in more climate finance for regen farmers, whether through supply chain solutions for food and beverage companies, partnerships with financial organizations, or via the voluntary carbon market.” With access to extremely accurate data from 4.5 million hectares and strong relationships with its farmers, the company will be extending its range of commercial partnerships as well as continuing to offer carbon credits (with Verra certification of Agreena’s pioneering soil carbon program expected in the near future). Agreena is already partnering with leading organizations including AXA Climate, International Finance Corporation (part of the World Bank Group) and global food brands. “Looking ahead, proud as we are to be actively working with more than 2,300 farmers on their regen ag transition, there are an estimated 600+ million farms globally – so we still have work to do,” added Haldrup. “Agreena’s success comes from its ability to connect people, nature, and technology to power the regenerative movement. Now is the time for us to fully utilize our digital platform for further reach and automation, to ensure a global transformation of agriculture.” The majority of hectares in Agreena’s program currently come from large/enterprise farm businesses across Europe. In 2025, the company will be developing product-led innovations to support smaller farmers on their regen ag journey, which will include a focus on its digital interface with farmers, building on the capabilities that came with the purchase of farm management software provider, fieldmargin, earlier this year. Agreena is assembling a powerful network of farmers, businesses and experts to secure the future of agriculture, enabling organizations and companies to work with farmers of all sizes to regenerate our soils, decarbonize the food system and support a healthier planet for all.
[前沿资讯 ] Untether AI Drives the Agricultural Revolution with Energy-Efficient AI Acceleration at the Edge 进入全文
Untether AI；Global Ag Tech Initiative；
Untether AI, a leader in energy-centric AI acceleration technology, is at the forefront of transforming agriculture with edge-optimized solutions that address critical challenges like labor shortages and inefficient resource use. As AI reshapes the farming practices, Untether AI is delivering cutting-edge solutions that significantly improve productivity and sustainability, ensuring the future of agriculture. Accelerating the Future of Agriculture Untether AI is disrupting the agricultural technology landscape delivering best-in-class AI acceleration solutions that power advanced vision-based equipment for precision farming. These solutions help with tasks such as crop monitoring, weeding, identifying pests or diseases, automating harvesting processes, and optimizing irrigation. While AI holds enormous potential in AgTech, traditional GPU-based solutions are often prohibitively expensive, with high ongoing operational costs. Untether AI’s speedAI 240 Slim breaks these barriers offering edge-optimized AI acceleration that is both practical and scalable, allowing farmers to embrace the future of farming with efficient, high-performance AI solutions. At Untether AI, we believe that AI is not just a technology advancement; it is a force that will redefine the agricultural landscape,” said Chris Walker, CEO Untether AI. “Our speedAI family of AI accelerators has the best performance, power and accuracy giving AgTech equipment designers the essential capabilities to maximize farm equipment efficiency and effectiveness; reducing upfront and operational costs, making sustainable practices viable.” Overcoming the Limitations of Current Solutions Most AgTech solutions rely on GPU-based solutions – originally designed for gaming – which are costly, inefficient, and power-hungry—making them impractical for real-world agriculture. For example, laser weeders intended to replace harmful chemicals are expensive due to the need for multiple GPUs, pushing farmers back to chemical solutions. Untether AI’s state-of-the-art speedAI240 Slim AI accelerator card employs a novel At-Memory compute architecture, delivers superior performance and low latency at a fraction of the cost and energy, making AI-powered AgTech viable and efficient. Centralized Architecture: A New Paradigm for AgTech Just as the automotive industry embraced centralized architectures for efficiency, agriculture is now poised to shift away from complex, inefficient GPU-powered distributed systems toward more streamlined centralized solutions. Untether AI is pioneering an open-source platform that leverages a centralized architecture to enhance reliability, reduce costs, and simplify maintenance. By moving away from power hungry, expensive GPU-centric models, Untether AI’s accelerators enabled advanced AI capabilities, driving both productivity and sustainability in agricultural operations. Energy Efficiency Meets Performance The key to advancing AI in agriculture lies in vision-based precision and faster decision-making with high accuracy. Untether AI’s speedAI240 Slim empowers farmers with cutting-edge AI capabilities that streamline operations, such as weeding, by identifying smaller weeds more efficiently and conserving resources. Its powerful 2000 Tera Operations Per Second (TOPs) performance, combined with a 75-watt power consumption, drastically reduces system costs and complexity by replacing multiple GPUs with a single device, enhancing overall reliability. With the recent publication of MLPerf Inference v4.1 benchmarks, Untether AI has solidified its leadership in AI performance, demonstrating a 6X improvement in energy efficiency and 3X lower latency. These results highlight the speedAI240 Slim’s ability to deliver unmatched AI compute power for agricultural robotics, leading to faster returns on investment through reduced operational costs and greater productivity. “Untether AI’s speedAI240 Slim AI Inference accelerator card brings the power of data center performance to edge and near-edge applications, making it a great fit for our edge server product family,” said Andrew Woollard, CTO of J-Squared Technologies, an Untether AI partner. “We look forward to exploiting the advancements in high-speed data bandwidth and higher TOPs performance-per-watt as we continue to build state-of-the-art systems and support next-gen AI applications” A Vision for Sustainable Agriculture Untether AI envisions AI as a driving force for sustainable farming, tackling challenges like labor shortages and resource inefficiencies. By delivering edge-optimized AI solutions—not outdated, GPU-based technologies—Untether AI is unlocking productivity while promoting sustainability. This translates to more efficient farming, reduced chemical use, healthier crops, and ultimately, a more profitable and sustainable future for farmers. “Western Growers’ mission is to enhance the competitiveness and profitability of our members. We’re excited to see new vendors like Untether AI attending this year’s FIRA USA event to accelerate the innovation of AI for the AgTech industry.” says Walt Duflock VP of Innovation at Western Growers. Join Us at FIRA 2024 As we continue to drive innovation in AgTech, we invite you to visit our booth #D9, Exhibition Zone 2 at FIRA 2024.
[学术文献 ] A review on basic theory and technology of agricultural energy internet 进入全文
IET RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION；
In the context of modern agricultural production mode and domestic energy consumption, profound changes have taken place in agricultural and rural energy consumption, resulting in the demand for new technology development in various sectors of source, network, and load in rural energy systems. Agricultural energy internet (AEI) has promoted the development of renewable energy and agricultural electrification in villages. The construction of the AEI is crucial for achieving the synergistic development of agriculture, energy, and environment. The basic theory and key technologies of AEI are investigated and the prospects for the direction of agricultural energy technology are conducted. The research investigation shows that the AEI framework proposed by China Agricultural University is of great significance for realizing agricultural electrification and reducing agricultural carbon emissions. The article describes in detail the key data and characteristics of agricultural electrification loads. Digital twin technology and virtual power plant technology will be crucial to the construction of advanced AEI.
[学术文献 ] Key technologies and applications of agricultural energy Internet for agricultural planting and fisheries industry 进入全文
INFORMATION PROCESSING IN AGRICULTURE
Energy consumption in the agricultural sector is significant, reaching 20% of the total energy consumption in China. Agricultural Energy Internet, an important extension of Energy Internet in the agricultural field, significantly contributes to agricultural modernization. Key technologies of Agricultural Energy Internet are vital factors supporting its development. This article systematically reviews the key technologies of Agricultural Energy Internet for two areas: agriculture and fishery. The working mechanisms and power consumption characteristics of some state-of-the-art new-energy agricultural intelligent equipment are described. In addition, the principles and profit methods underlying the agro-industrial complementary operation model are introduced. Moreover, against the Agricultural Energy Internet background, the development trends of some state-of-the-art new energy agricultural intelligent equipment, agro-industrial complementary, and carbon–neutral technology are proposed in this paper, providing novel perspectives on the promotion of the development of Agricultural Energy Internet and related technological innovation research. An unmanned farm is the main form of the future agricultural system, which is powered by the Agricultural Energy Internet based on smart agriculture and a smart grid. It will become the inevitable trend of modern agriculture to replace oil agriculture with electric farms. The electricity in farming is mainly generated by renewable energy. Renewable energy power generation has low carbon emissions and is the future direction for the development of agricultural energy systems. In addition, the Internet of Things will be further strengthened to realize automation and intelligence of agricultural energy systems.
[前沿资讯 ] 瓦赫宁根的一家初创公司在乌克兰的一个集装箱里生产新鲜蔬菜 进入全文
Wageningen University & Research；
Tijmen Blok and Jort Maarseveen decided to launch their own start-up after graduation. Together, they designed and built the Hippotainer, a vertical farm in a shipping container. Their first Hippotainer is now churning out hundreds of heads of lettuce per week in war-torn Ukraine. Jort Maarseveen (26) studied Biobased Sciences in Wageningen, where his interest in vertical farming was sparked. Tijmen Blok (26), who studied Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management, shared his enthusiasm. Together, they sought small-scale applications of vertical farming. Their quest was not a straightforward one, Blok recounts. ‘Our initial experiments used polystyrene with holes and a pond pump for water circulation. After a while, all our plants perished. The lighting had elevated the temperature to over 40 degrees Celsius.’ The idea of building the vertical farm in a shipping container emerged during their experiments. Maarseveen: ‘We were looking for a system that could be moved easily. In that sense, a shipping container is ideal; it can easily be put on a truck. Once on location, it can be deployed swiftly, requiring no buildings or permits. This enables it to instantly make an impact. In particular where conventional farming methods are difficult to implement.’ Handing out lettuce and basil The Hippotainer was born. Blok and Maarseveen took out a loan to buy a second-hand cooling container, which they were able to store on the parking lot of a horse-riding centre in Bennekom. Intern Joël van Schoonhoven, a student at Twente University, helped in the design, and together they constructed the first prototype. Inside the Hippotainer, vegetables are grown in five layers. Each layer has rafts with plants, their roots dangling in the water. The water circulates through the system, ensuring that barely a drop is wasted. Sensors control all the growth factors: irrigation, temperature, humidity, nutrients and more. Blok says the yields from the first attempts at growing leafy greens were enormous. ‘We produced more vegetables than we could use. We donated hundreds of heads of lettuce a week to the Food Bank and to students attending our student club’s member’s meeting. Our friends were given as much basil as they could use.’ In the bomb shelter Blok and Maarseveen’s work attracted the attention of an organisation in Ukraine, which saw the Hippotainer’s potential. Although there is no shortage of food in most of the country, Ukrainians have had difficulty gaining access to nutrients and vitamins since the Russian invasion. Additionally, the customer sought a way to offer work to internally displaced people, preferably in food production. Thus, the very first Hippotainer made its way to Ivano-Frankivsk, a town in West Ukraine, by truck in June 2023. Block and Maarseveen followed by air to Poland, driving the rest of the way. They trained a team of refugees in the practical use of the Hippotainer and provided the required knowledge on topics such as photosynthesis and nutrients and how to sell products. It was an adventurous week, according to Maarseveen. ‘The air raid sirens sounded on half of the nights, which meant we had to go to the shelters under a theatre. Tijmen slept right through the sirens; we had to pound his door to wake him.’ Blok would have preferred to remain in the hotel: ‘The locals barely react to the sirens anymore. At one point, it was just us and one other foreigner in the shelter.’ Islands and deserts The Hippotainer in Ivano-Frankivsk is currently in full production, providing local markets and restaurants with lettuce. Blok and Maarseveen are working hard to bring their creation to other parts of the world. Their container can provide solutions in places where conditions to grow vegetables are unfavourable due to supply issues, water shortages or poor soil quality. Not just areas in crisis but also islands, northern regions with a lack of daylight, or arid, warm regions. Maarseveen: ‘Saudi Arabia and the Emirates focus on developing their agricultural sector. At present, they are barely able to sustain themselves, and many vegetables must be imported. That is where we see opportunities.’
[前沿资讯 ] AI Hackathon delivers a Study Advisor Chatbot 进入全文
Wageningen University & Research；
A chatbot for Wageningen study advisors. That was the winning AI application for WUR education during the Teaching and Learning Center hackathon on October 15 in Aurora. Three groups of students and teachers developed concrete applications of generative AI in education in about six hours. Group 3, who developed the chatbot for study advisors, pointed out that the study advisors now spend about 10% of their time dealing with questions from students they could not find on the WUR website. A user-friendly chatbot should make that information more accessible. Group 3 built a prototype during the hackathon that answered students’ imaginary questions during their presentation. That went so well that the jury selected them as the winner of the hackathon. ChatGPT The chatbot was trained with ChatGPT on an external server and used information already on the WUR website. The chatbot therefore scored well on the data security criterion. The feasibility of the AI application also scored well with the jury. Groep 2 took second prize. This group developed an AI tool to critically analyse students’ use of AI. The students already use AI to create assignments, this group reasoned, but that information may contain biases, knowledge gaps and simplifications. To check this, teachers and students can consult this AI tool. Ergo: they control AI usage with AI. Subject-related Has the teacher lost all control over the educational process in this case? No, said group 2, the teacher must above all ask very good subject-related questions. The group took as an example a nutrition teacher who asks the students to develop and reformulate a healthier – low-sugar – coconut paste. Students can easily reduce the sugar content from 40% to 25%, but then side effects occur that are described in the literature. The AI tool should check whether the students have included all relevant literature when reformulating the low-sugar coconut paste. The jury found this to be a concrete AI application that is easy to implement. Three groups of five or six students and staff worked on AI applications during the hackathon. AI has become indispensable in education, which is why WUR wants to integrate it in a responsible manner. Organizer Anke Swanenberg of WUR’s Teaching and Learning Center hopes to see more students at the next AI hackathon.
