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🌾 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉 𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎 𝒊𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 🌾 We're excited to 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 ahead of Future Food-Tech & 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 (Sept 30 - Oct 2). Here's a look at the innovative Flemish companies and organisations shaping the future of AgriTech: 🌟 𝑭𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 🌟  VIB: The Flemish Institute for Biotechnology (VIB) is a life sciences research institute in Flanders, focusing on pioneering research and technology transfer to drive economic growth.  Rainbow Crops is linked to VIB, and specialises in the engineering of complex traits in crops leveraging multiplex genome engineering, precision breeding and AI.  Aphea.Bio develops microbial products to enhance crop health and yield sustainably.  Biotalys creates protein-based biocontrol solutions for safer and more sustainable crop protection. 🌟 𝑭𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝑶𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎 🌟  ILVO (Instituut voor Landbouw, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek) conducts multidisciplinary research to enhance sustainability in agriculture, fisheries, and food sectors.  Inagro vzw is a research and advisory centre in West Flanders, providing innovative solutions and support to the agricultural sector. 🌟 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒊𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉 𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎 𝒊𝒏 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒔 & 𝑭𝒊𝒈𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔🌟 The agribusiness sector in Flanders employs 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀, with significant contributions from livestock, horticulture, and arable farming. The region is a 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀, contributing substantially to the economy. 🌟 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒆𝒔 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑼𝒔 🌟 We are pleased to announce that Tom Vermeulen (Deputy Director Invest), Katlijn Mertens (Global Industry Lead F&B, Agri & Food Tech), and Maarten Lambert (Science & Technology Counselor for Health & Climate Tech) will be joining us at the conference.

🌱 Digital and Bio Technology in Agriculture: Shaping the Future at GrainsWorld Conference & Expo 2024 🌾 The future of agriculture is being shaped by rapid advancements in digital and biotechnologies, paving the way for a more efficient, sustainable, and resilient food system. From precision farming and drone technologies to genetically engineered crops and biotech innovations, the agriculture sector is poised for transformation. But along with these promising trends come significant challenges. As we look ahead to GrainsWorld Conference & Expo 2024, key discussions will focus on how these technologies are revolutionizing the industry and addressing global food security, climate change, and resource management issues. We'll explore how AI-powered data analytics are optimizing yield, how biotechnology is improving crop resistance, and the role of sustainable practices in securing our planet’s future. However, the integration of these innovations comes with hurdles. Issues such as the ethical implications of genetic modifications, data security, infrastructure limitations, and regulatory compliance are critical challenges that must be tackled. GrainsWorld 2024 will bring together experts, innovators, and industry leaders to discuss these game-changing technologies and share actionable insights for a brighter future in agriculture. JOIN US FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY!!! 📅 Event Date: 27-29 November 2024 📍 Location: United Arab Emirates GrainsWorld 2024 is Organized by Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture, supported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India and International Grains Council, with Global Grains and Pulses Council, International Agriculture Consulting Group - IACG. and HnyB as partners. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Visit https://lnkd.in/gJc-mPjc and Register today and secure your spot at GrainsWorld 2024. If you're interested in partnering or showcasing your brand, please reach out to akshay@hnyb.in OR niraj@hnyb.in. Let’s grow the future of agriculture together!

📈𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲🔝𝟭𝟬 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 1. Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. (𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨) - A synthetic biology company valued at $15 billion, creating custom organisms for agriculture and other industries. 2. Impossible Foods (𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨) - Innovating plant-based meat alternatives, with a valuation exceeding $4 billion. 3. Farmer's Business Network, Inc. (𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨) - Valued at $3.9 billion, this startup connects farmers with resources and data to enhance their operations. 4. Indigo Agriculture (𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨) - Valued at $3.5 billion, focusing on improving crop health and productivity through microbiology and digital tools. 5. Bowery Farming (𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨) - A significant player in vertical farming, Bowery Farming is valued at $2.3 billion. 6. Apeel (𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨) - Valued at $2 billion, extending the shelf life of produce with plant-derived coatings. 7. Pivot Bio (𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨) - Valued at $2 billion, offering sustainable microbial nitrogen solutions to replace synthetic fertilizers. 8. Inari (𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨) - Focused on gene-editing technology for high-yield crops, Inari is valued at $1.2 billion. 9. NotCo (𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚) - Innovating in the plant-based food industry using AI, NotCo is valued at $1.5 billion. 10. Plenty® (𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨) - A leader in indoor vertical farming, valued at $1 billion, focusing on sustainable agricultural practices. Notably, nine out of these ten leading agritech unicorns are based in the United States, underscoring the country's pivotal role in driving agricultural innovation on a global scale. The only non-U.S. company on the list is NotCo from Chile, which is making remarkable progress in the plant-based food sector using AI technology. #Agritech #Innovation #Startups #Unicorns #SustainableFarming #AgTech #PlantBased #VerticalFarming #AI #Biotechnology #IndigoAgriculture #GinkgoBioworks #ImpossibleFoods #PivotBio #Plenty #ApeelSciences #Inari #FarmersBusinessNetwork #BoweryFarming #NotCo

Today, with the emergence of the agritech space, India is standing on the cusp of a fourth revolution. Imperative to mention that the country’s agritech ecosystem is a juggernaut in the making. Having embraced IoT-enabled agricultural practices to now AI-enabled machines and tech, this burgeoning sector is writing the next chapter of the country’s farm story. #indianagriculture IPQC Consulting Services