The FoodTech 500 Alumni News Round-up (October 16 – November 13 Edition)
Check out what some of the FoodTech 500 Alumni have been up to lately with our latest round-up (November 2024 Edition)
Smart Irrigation: How High-Tech Watering Systems are Changing Agriculture
Agriculture guzzles up nearly 70-80% of the world’s freshwater. But with climate change and growing water scarcity, traditional irrigation just won’t cut it. Enter smart irrigation—a tech-savvy solution using IoT, AI, and sensors to deliver water precisely when and where it’s needed, supporting sustainable farming and a greener future.
Rice Decarbonization: Reducing the World’s Most Essential Grain’s Carbon Footprint
Rice is not just a staple food that feeds over half of the world's population—it's also a surprising contributor to climate change, generating emissions equivalent to the entire aviation industry. However innovative farming methods and AgTech startups are transforming how we grow this essential crop, proving that sustainable rice production is possible and profitable.
