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The new robotic platform scans field ecosystems providing detailed real-time data<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" admin_label=\"Full Width CTA \u2013 White\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255,255,255,0)\" custom_padding_tablet=\"50px|0|50px|0\" custom_padding_phone=\"\" transparent_background=\"on\" padding_mobile=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text Module CTA\" _builder_version=\"4.17.1\" text_font=\"||||||||\" text_orientation=\"center\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" max_width_tablet=\"\" max_width_phone=\"\" max_width_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" module_alignment=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p>\n Saskatoon, Sask. \u2013 May 31, 2022<\/strong> \u2013 Solinftec, a global leader in agricultural digitalization, has today announced that it will expand the launch of its new cutting edge AgTech robotic platform, Solix Ag Robotics, into Canada in partnership with Stone Farms and the University of Saskatchewan.<\/p>\n The new technology aims to provide farmers and agronomists a new level of information to increase yields, improve the usage of inputs, lower environmental impact, and support the global demand for food supply. The goal is to have the robot commercially available for the 2023 season for wheat crops.<\/p>\n Solinftec will run the new robot at multiple farms, one being Stone Farms in Davidson, aiming to adapt the technology to the specific needs of the Canadian grower and improve the algorithm for identifying weeds.<\/p>\n With more than 15 years of experience developing digital ag solutions throughout various geographies and crops around the world, Solinftec\u2019s Solix Ag Robotics is integrated with the company\u2019s artificial intelligence platform, ALICE A.I., capturing information directly from the crops. Programmed with a neurological network featuring a complex detection algorithm, the new in-field robotic device has the ability not only to scan for crop health and nutrition, disease, insects, and weeds, but is built to monitor the entire field ecosystem and provide real-time insights.<\/p>\n \u201cTechnology and how it is implemented in agriculture will play an even more critical role in our future,\u201d said Rob Stone, owner of Stone Farms, \u201cWe know Solinftec continues to innovate for the better of the agriculture economy and the addition of their robotics platform will only enhance our work together. We are excited about the possibility for this technology to improve the way we manage inputs with enhanced real time information.\u201d<\/p>\n The platform will drastically reduce many risks related to the use of chemical and biological pesticides, as extremely low volumes will be applied with high precision on the target, only in the required place, at the most appropriate time, without excess or loss.<\/p>\n \u201cAs we\u2019ve done in regions across the globe, we are taking the robot directly to the fields to learn at a hyper-local level how they perform,\u201d said Leonardo Carvalho, Solinftec\u2019s operational director lead in Canada. \u201cThe cutting-edge robotics technology will help develop agricultural solutions and support sustainable farming practices. Having the continued support of Stone Farms and the University of Saskatchewan during a season of testing the new technology is a great opportunity for Canadian agriculture.\u201d<\/p>\n Solinftec will also work in partnership with the University of Saskatchewan (USask) in Saskatoon, SK to validate field results provided by the new robotics technology.<\/p>\n \u201cSolinftec\u2019s vision and commitment to the increased incorporation of digital technologies in agriculture are exciting, and researchers at the USask College of Agriculture and Bioresources are actively engaged in supporting and promoting this digital revolution,\u201d shared Dr. Trever Crowe (PhD), associate dean, USask College of Agriculture and Bioresources. \u201cResearchers in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources have a world-wide reputation of conducting relevant leading-edge applied and field-based research. Canadian farmers place a tremendous amount of trust in the work of this college, and we are excited to partner with Solinftec and agriculture producers to help advance this technology\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cAt Solinftec, I\u2019m proud we continue in our dedication to evolve agriculture practices in close partnerships with local farmers,\u201d said Britaldo Hernandez, Solinftec\u2019s chief executive officer. \u201cWith our expansion into Canada in 2021, we are learning so much about the farms, the business processes, and agricultural needs. We value how our partnerships allow us to innovate at a local level with new technologies \u2013 like with our new robot.\u201d<\/p>\n -30-<\/p>\n About Solinftec: Solinftec is a technology provider built exclusively for agriculture. Across 27 million acres and growing, Solinftec\u2019s technology captures greater value in every corner of the field. Today, customers can predict upcoming conditions, solve problems and plan with efficiency previously unseen in agriculture. Solinftec, which is headquartered in Aracatuba, S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil and West Lafayette, Indiana, USA, was founded in 2007 and now employs more than 800 individuals globally. As the operating system of the farm, Solinftec connects dots across the field and into the future. For more information, visit solinftec.com.<\/p>\n About the University of Saskatchewan: The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is located in Saskatoon, SK, on Treaty 6 territory and the traditional homeland of the M\u00e9tis. Research, teaching and learning at USask are enhanced by its array of world-class centres and facilities. A range of excellent programs, from business, law and public policy to engineering, agriculture, medicine and veterinary medicine, positions USask to bring unique perspectives to key global challenges. With more than 25,700 students from around the globe, our strong community and well-recognized experts will continue to drive USask to be the university the world needs.<\/p>\n For more information, contact: [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Solinftec Expands New AgTech Robot in Canada The new robotic platform scans field ecosystems providing detailed real-time dataSaskatoon, Sask. \u2013 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":9007,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" The investment will help Solinftec expand its digital farm operations platform leveraging real-time data to make farming practices more efficient, sustainable, and resilient to changing weather and climate conditions.<\/em><\/p> WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana and NEW YORK, New York<\/strong> \u2013 May 2, 2022 \u2013 Solinftec, one of the world\u2019s largest independent precision agriculture companies, has secured a $60 million growth investment round led by the Lightsmith Group. The investment will enable the company to further expand its digital farm operations platform in North America and South America. Lightsmith is joining existing investors in the company, Unbox Capital, which also participated in the round, and Circularis Partners (TPG ART). Additional undisclosed investors are also participating in the round.<\/p> Solinftec\u2019s digital farm operating system is used to manage more than 27 million acres in Brazil, the United States, and across Latin America, by growers, cooperatives, and agricultural retailers for field crops such as sugarcane, soy, corn, and cotton, and perennial crops such as citrus, coffee, and timber. Solinftec serves 85% of Brazilian sugarcane growers, the top 5 grains producers in Brazil, and GROWMARK, one of North America\u2019s largest agricultural cooperatives. The company is based in Aracatuba, Brazil and West Lafayette, Indiana, and has more than 700 employees worldwide.<\/p> Since 2007, Solinftec has been developing solutions to solve the practical challenges faced by growers in managing their complex farming operations. The company deploys sensors, computers, and displays in farm equipment to provide customers with a rich set of real-time, in-field data on crops, equipment, inputs, and weather conditions. Solinftec\u2019s farm operations management software, powered by its artificial intelligence platform, ALICE AI, allows customers to optimally schedule and plan their farming operations and to make real-time decisions and adjustments to ensure the best, real-world results. ALICE AI is an integrated, end-to-end farm operations management platform covering all key operations and equipment on farms, including planting, spraying, harvesting, and tendering. Solinftec recently added to its farm operations management platform with the launch<\/a> of its robot to autonomously scan and monitor fields, providing farmers and agronomists with a new level of data to further increase yields, avoid wasted inputs, and lower environmental impacts.<\/p> Lightsmith\u2019s investment is part of its focus on investing in growth-stage climate resilience solutions companies \u2013 technology companies in agriculture and food, energy, water, finance, and supply chains that can help to assess and manage the increased risks and impacts from climate change. \u201cAs climate change and other disruptions continue to put pressure on agricultural productivity and food costs, we need to scale solutions that can help farmers increase productivity per acre while reducing input usage and increasing their responsiveness to changing climate and weather conditions,\u201d notes Sanjay Wagle, Managing Director at the Lightsmith Group. \u201cWe are excited to partner with Solinftec in their next stage of growth to become the \u2018operating system\u2019 for intelligent, sustainable, and resilient farming.\u201d<\/p> \u201cDisruptive technology, in other words, artificial intelligence, data, and automation, can help the agricultural sector overcome its biggest challenge: to produce more food in every square meter of land, with less impact,\u201d said Solinftec CEO Britaldo Hernandez. \u201cOur mission is to give each farm a sustainable future, promoting the accessibility of technologies to producers and transforming agriculture into a more productive practice, while preserving the planet,\u201d he added.<\/p> About Solinftec:<\/strong><\/p> Solinftec is a technology provider built exclusively for agriculture. Across 27 million acres and growing, Solinftec\u2019s technology captures greater value in every corner of the field. Today, customers can predict upcoming conditions, solve problems and plan with efficiency previously unseen in agriculture. Solinftec, which is headquartered in Aracatuba, S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil and West Lafayette, Indiana, USA, was founded in 2007 and now employs more than 700 individuals globally. As the operating system of the farm, Solinftec connects dots across the field and into the future. For more information, visit www.solinftec.com<\/a>.<\/p>
Angela Tuell, angela@commredefined.com<\/p>\n