AG Innovations
Innovators to compete for $25,000
Each year, Agri-Trade is pleased to host the Ag Innovations Competition, showcasing the ingenuity and creativity of manufacturers and marketers of agricultural products and services. This year marks the 17th anniversary of the Ag Innovations program, and we can’t wait to witness the ground-breaking ideas that the resilient agriculture industry will bring forward. Join us at 3 pm, November 6 on the Centrium Stage to see who the winners will be!
2025 Ag Innovations Competition Finalists
Agtecnic – Sense Spray
SenseSpray is a cutting-edge green-on-brown spot spraying system that integrates seamlessly with existing sprayer equipment. It helps farmers reduce chemical use during pre-seed, post-harvest, and desiccation applications, delivering both cost savings and environmental benefits.
ATP Nutrition Ltd.- Leaf Tissue Analysis – NutriScan
NutriScan Leaf Tissue Analysis is the first real-time analytical tool that provides the grower with a complete view of the crop’s nutritional status. Combined with NutriScan soil testing capabilities, it allows you to make data informed decisions to manage plant health throughout the growing season. NutriScan is the only technology in the market that allows you to perform both soil and leaf tissue nutrient analysis. This technology enables you to build a strong fertility plan based on the soil test and allow for proactive management of plant health by diagnosing nutritional issues before they become visually apparent.
Frontlink Inc. – Farm Droid FD20
The Farm Droid FD20 is a revolutionary solar-powered field robot designed to transform modern agriculture. Utilizing high-precision RTK GPS, it autonomously sows and weeds over 50 crop types, including sugar beets and onions, with pinpoint accuracy down to 8mm. Its eco-friendly design, powered entirely by four solar panels, delivers up to 24 hours of CO₂-neutral operation daily, covering up to 6.5 hectares. The FD20’s innovative seed memory and optional micro-spraying system reduce labor costs and chemical use by up to 94%, making it a sustainable, cost-effective solution for farmers.
$5,000 Grand Prize Winner Wandering Shepherd – Wireless Ruman Bolus
Wandering Shepherd is a smart livestock monitoring system that uses an ingestible bolus and connected IoT technology to track the health, location, and well-being of cattle anywhere in the world. Designed for ranchers and producers, it provides real-time insights to improve herd management, reduce losses, and increase efficiency.
$20,000 Grand Prize Winner Threshold UAV – SwarmBox
Threshold UAV is redefining the future of agricultural drone technology by making swarm autonomy accessible to everyday users. Instead of relying on costly enterprise hardware or unreliable satellite imagery, our software, Swarm Box, harnesses off-the-shelf drones through a simple, user-friendly app. With a single operator, entire sections of farmland can be mapped in under 25 minutes — delivering near real-time results that are faster, cheaper, and more reliable than traditional methods. Moreover, the software has endless alternative uses which come in handy in any scenario for all land owners. By putting swarm control into farmers’ hands, Threshold UAV empowers decision-makers to act on accurate data when it matters most — transforming how land is mapped, monitored, and managed.
2025 Ag Innovations Competition Application
Please Note: 2025 APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
A video submission of your product will be required for this application with a link below provided to upload. What the judges are looking for is a representative giving a short pitch on the product you are applying with explaining how it works and how will it help producers. The video should not exceed 2 minutes in length and should have your company and product name in the filename when uploaded. It is recommended you record/produce your video prior to filling out the application so it can all be done in one step. This video can be recorded with any mobile phone.
