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Israeli basil resists disease

Posted on January 21, 2023

Italian seed company Fenix is extending its alliance with Israel’s Genesis Seeds, whose “Prospera” non-GMO basil (see here) leads the Italian market. It resists downy mildew (“the basil killer”) and the fungus Fusarium of basil. Genesis and Fenix will now … Continue reading →

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Transforming greenhouse production

Posted on July 20, 2020

Israel’s Prospera (see here previously) is partnering German giant Bayer to help improve greenhouse output. Prospera’s AI and big data monitors the production of $5 trillion worth of agricultural produce. Bayer says the partnership will help transform grower operations. https://www.jpost.com/jpost-tech/prospera-technologies-bayer-partner-to-improve-agriculture-output-634543 … Continue reading →

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WEF names six Israeli tech pioneers

Posted on June 28, 2020

Six Israeli firms were listed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) among its 100 New Technology Pioneers in 2020. They are 3d Signals, Aleph Farms, Prospera, MorphiSec, Optibus and Seebo. Israel was the only country in the Middle East to … Continue reading →

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Top food and ag-tech companies

Posted on March 15, 2020

Ten Israeli companies featured in Forbes top 50 global food tech and top 50 ag-tech companies in 2020. They are Douxmatok, InnovoPro, Hinoman, Future Meat (Believer), Tastewise, TIPA, Infarm, CropX, Taranis, and Prosera. All except Infarm have been reported previously … Continue reading →

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Autonomous crop management

Posted on March 24, 2019

I reported previously (Aug 2016) on Israel’s Prospera and its AI systems to help farmers better monitor their crops.  Prospera is now partnering with US Valmont Industries (part of Valley Irrigation) to provide growers with autonomous crop management solutions. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferhicks/2019/03/19/how-to-transform-60000-irrigation-pivots-into-autonomous-growing-machines/#1b5da159721d … Continue reading →

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Fungus-resistant basil

Posted on February 16, 2019

A mildew epidemic has devastated sweet basil crops all over the world. Researchers from Bar-Ilan University and specialists at Israel’s Genesis Seeds have developed a disease-resistant sweet basil with the trademark “Prospera”. Israel exports $40 million worth of basil to … Continue reading →

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7 very intelligent companies

Posted on January 7, 2018

Seven Israeli companies appear the latest prestige AI (Artificial Intelligence) 100 list compiled by San Francisco-based CB Insights. They are Applitools (new to VGNI – see links), Cybereason, Dynamic Yield (new to VGNI – see links), OrCam, Prospera, Twiggle and … Continue reading →

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Artificial Intelligence to grow better crops

Posted on August 30, 2016

Israeli startup Prospera uses artificial intelligence to help farmers better monitor their crops.  Using in-field cameras and climatic sensors, farmers can irrigate, manage pesticides and fertilizers to achieve maximum crop yields. Prospera has just raised $7 million of funding. http://www.timesofisrael.com/prospera-raises-funds-to-expand-agro-tech-globally/

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