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AgTech or Agritech, a sub-sector of agriculture technology, is currently playing a key role in transforming the traditional farming industry in Asia. The main aim of AgTech is to use innovative technological solutions to improve yield, efficiency, and profitability in the agricultural sector. This article will highlight some of the promising AgTech startups based in the Central region of Singapore that were established in 2020, or later.
The agricultural sector is primarily focused on producing food and managing land resources. These startups help farmers and agricultural businesses enhance productivity and sustainability by offering solutions that address critical global challenges such as food security, climate change, and waste management.
Whatever your interest in AgTech – whether you’re an investor, stakeholder, potential partner or just keen observer – here are seven AgTech startups worth following to keep an eye on this rapidly evolving sector.
Vertical Oceans
Founded by Enzo Acerbi and John F. Diener, Vertical Oceans operates in the vertical aqua towers in urban markets to produce same day farm to fork shrimp. The system is chemical and antibiotic free, producing no effluent. With 83 technologies across bioengineering, hardware engineering and computational engineering, Vertical Oceans stands as a pioneer in the field of sustainable aquaculture.
MooMa
MooMa, spearheaded by founder Brian Reddy, is an AgTech and Dairy milk startup aimed at increasing productivity and efficiency in dairy milk farms. The startup integrates smart tech IoT and Big Data solutions, along with developing dairy milk marketplaces across the supply chains, to tackle global food security challenges and risks brought by climate change.
Farmcity
Driven by founders Kelly Ann Yeo and Wesley Oxenham, Farmcity is an AgTech startup that goes beyond farming practices. With a mission to teach, accompany, and empower communities to grow their own food, Farmcity is working towards transforming the field of urban agriculture and education.
Olam Agri
Olam Agri is a frontrunner in the domain of global agri-business. Operating in high-growth emerging markets, they promise supply chains of food, feed, and fibre, with proven processing and practical expertise.
CMO on Wheels
Moving with the changing trends of the AgTech industry, CMO on Wheels is a full-suite digital marketing agency that helps businesses from the AgTech sector transform digitally. Startups, SMEs, and MNCs are offered an extensive range of marketing and e-commerce solutions.
UMAMI UNITED
UMAMI UNITED, the brainchild of founder Hiroto Yamazaki, is a AgTech startup inspiring the alt-protein market with innovative Japanese ingredients. Their unique plant-based food products are packed with an intense and savory UMAMI flavor.
WasteX
WasteX is an AgTech startup offering sustainable solutions to the industry, helping clients generate financial benefits, productivity gains, and a positive environmental impact. They develop, implement and launch end-to-end solutions on farms, and at their mills and factories.
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