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American Edition · 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Agricultural Technology

A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Agricultural Technology.

What to know about Agricultural Technology

Agricultural Technology sits at the intersection of food, data and engineering. It covers the tools, platforms and science that help farmers grow more with less: sensors in the soil, satellites in orbit, AI in the paddock, robotics in orchards, and cloud software in the dairy shed. In this tag you’ll find stories on everything from precision drones and nutrient-mapping satellites to livestock facial recognition, digital marketplaces and farm-focused fintech.

These articles follow how agritech startups, researchers, investors and established cooperatives are reshaping the full food value chain. They explore business models and funding rounds, cross-industry partnerships with telcos and cloud providers, space and IoT initiatives for remote monitoring, as well as the policy, connectivity and cybersecurity challenges that determine how quickly new tools reach the farm gate. Along the way, you’ll see real-world case studies of technology lifting productivity, improving environmental performance and opening new export channels.

Whether you’re a grower looking at data-driven decisions, a technologist eyeing a fast-growing vertical, or an investor tracking the next wave of innovation, this tag offers a grounded view of where agricultural technology is heading. Dive in to understand which solutions are gaining traction, what’s holding back adoption, and how AI, automation and digital finance are reshaping the future of farming and food security.

American Agricultural Technology News

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Recent Agricultural Technology News

SLR buys climate analytics platforms in digital push
Insurance

SLR buys climate analytics platforms in digital push

The acquisitions expand climate risk analysis for investors and governments as firms move beyond outdated historical models to scientific evidence.

Last month

Google backs 14 Canadian AI startups in new cohort
Data Protection

Google backs 14 Canadian AI startups in new cohort

Google has picked 14 Canadian AI startups for its latest accelerator cohort, spanning healthcare, finance, industry and agriculture.

Wed, 11th Mar 2026

NCC warns of rising cyber risks to connected farming
Wi-Fi

NCC warns of rising cyber risks to connected farming

NCC warns that insecure connected farm machinery could let cyber attacks disrupt harvests, cut yields and threaten food supply chains.

Thu, 5th Mar 2026

Aurora Tech backs 10 women-led startups in emerging markets
3D Printing

Aurora Tech backs 10 women-led startups in emerging markets

Aurora Tech names 10 women-led startups from emerging markets as finalists for non-dilutive funding and investor access in Santiago.

Wed, 25th Feb 2026

Myriota debuts AssetHawk satellite tracker for remote assets
Productivity

Myriota debuts AssetHawk satellite tracker for remote assets

Myriota launches AssetHawk, a 5G NTN satellite tracker promising decade-long battery life for monitoring remote fleets and equipment.

Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Myriota unveils AssetHawk satellite IoT asset tracker
M2M

Myriota unveils AssetHawk satellite IoT asset tracker

Myriota launches AssetHawk, a rugged satellite IoT tracker promising global coverage and 10-year battery life for remote industrial assets.

Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Myriota launches HyperPulse 5G NTN for IoT in remote regions
Supply Chain

Myriota launches HyperPulse 5G NTN for IoT in remote regions

Myriota has unveiled HyperPulse, a 5G satellite network offering global IoT connectivity for remote sectors like agriculture and mining with low latency and high data.

Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Oracle launches AI-powered platform to boost government food security
Government

Oracle launches AI-powered platform to boost government food security

Oracle has launched an AI-powered platform offering governments real-time data and insights to enhance agricultural performance and food security resilience.

Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Commercial drone automation set to soar across industries
Edge Computing

Commercial drone automation set to soar across industries

A Forrester report finds 78% of automation leaders plan to implement aerial drone automation within a year, boosting efficiency across industries.

Fri, 23rd May 2025

One NZ satellite network named world's most zombie resilient
Emergency services

One NZ satellite network named world's most zombie resilient

One NZ's satellite-enabled mobile network is named the world's 'most zombie resilient' by the US Zombie Research Society for disaster-ready communications.

Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Applied EV & Oxa join forces for autonomous fleets
Mining

Applied EV & Oxa join forces for autonomous fleets

Applied EV and Oxa have teamed up to accelerate the deployment of autonomous vehicles, combining innovative technology to tackle industry challenges.

Fri, 4th Apr 2025

NTT DATA expands SAP cloud services with new partnership
Life sciences

NTT DATA expands SAP cloud services with new partnership

NTT DATA has joined the SAP PartnerEdge programme as a managed service provider, enhancing its cloud solutions for clients worldwide.

Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Yamaha acquires Robotics Plus for precision agriculture push
Farming

Yamaha acquires Robotics Plus for precision agriculture push

Yamaha Motor has agreed to acquire Robotics Plus, launching Yamaha Agriculture to enhance precision farming with autonomous equipment and AI-driven solutions.

Wed, 26th Feb 2025

Drone GIS mapping market grows with tech advancements
Construction

Drone GIS mapping market grows with tech advancements

The global drone GIS mapping market is poised for significant expansion, fuelled by technological advancements and increasing demand across diverse industries.

Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Cybersecurity report reveals 145,000 exposed ICS systems
Attack Surface Management

Cybersecurity report reveals 145,000 exposed ICS systems

A cybersecurity report reveals over 145,000 worldwide Industrial Control Systems are at risk, highlighting urgent vulnerabilities in UK water services.

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Carbonix Volanti drone gets US approval for BVLOS ops
Sustainability

Carbonix Volanti drone gets US approval for BVLOS ops

Carbonix's Volanti drone secures a nationwide waiver for BVLOS operations in the US, revolutionising UAV capabilities and market access.

Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Salient Predictions unveils upgraded model for weather risk management
Partners

Salient Predictions unveils upgraded model for weather risk management

Salient Predictions introduces an upgraded model aimed at transforming risk management in key sectors such as energy, agriculture, and insurance, offering advanced foresight for weather-related disasters.

Thu, 21st Mar 2024

NZ Govt backs new data-driven forecasting tool for agriculture sector
Economic forecast

NZ Govt backs new data-driven forecasting tool for agriculture sector

New Zealand Government invests $200k in new climate forecasting tool to help farmers prepare for dry conditions.

Fri, 7th Jan 2022