Agriculture

Vertical farming is moving from hype to hard economics. Five lessons on profit per kilogram, crop mix, energy, retail partners and Asia Pacific from the growers moving first.

Spray drones, autonomous tractors and laser weeders are moving onto commercial farms. Five lessons from the equipment makers and robot companies moving first.

Climate stress, input rules and microbial science are moving biostimulants into mainstream crop plans. Five lessons from the input companies moving first.

Spraying, service models and clearer rules have turned agricultural drones into everyday equipment. Five lessons from the manufacturers and farmers moving first.

Regulators are tightening how fumigants are used, not whether. Five lessons on stewardship, drip and film application and integrated soil health programmes.

Falling farm income, rising input costs and scarce labour have turned smart farming from a technology choice into a margin decision. Five lessons from the equipment makers, agritech companies and growers moving first.