The Ultimate Guide to Agricultural Technology
A curated Asian edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Agricultural Technology.
What to know about Agricultural Technology
Agricultural Technology sits at the intersection of food, data and engineering. It covers the tools, platforms and science that help farmers grow more with less: sensors in the soil, satellites in orbit, AI in the paddock, robotics in orchards, and cloud software in the dairy shed. In this tag you’ll find stories on everything from precision drones and nutrient-mapping satellites to livestock facial recognition, digital marketplaces and farm-focused fintech.
These articles follow how agritech startups, researchers, investors and established cooperatives are reshaping the full food value chain. They explore business models and funding rounds, cross-industry partnerships with telcos and cloud providers, space and IoT initiatives for remote monitoring, as well as the policy, connectivity and cybersecurity challenges that determine how quickly new tools reach the farm gate. Along the way, you’ll see real-world case studies of technology lifting productivity, improving environmental performance and opening new export channels.
Whether you’re a grower looking at data-driven decisions, a technologist eyeing a fast-growing vertical, or an investor tracking the next wave of innovation, this tag offers a grounded view of where agricultural technology is heading. Dive in to understand which solutions are gaining traction, what’s holding back adoption, and how AI, automation and digital finance are reshaping the future of farming and food security.
Asian Agricultural Technology News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Singapore Space Lab launched to boost commercial sector
The facility aims to turn satellite and geospatial tools into commercial gains for Southeast Asian industries as space activity expands.
Cambodia steps up AI push to narrow regional tech gap
Cambodia steps up its AI push under a draft strategy to drive growth and narrow regional digital gaps by 2030.
Indosat trials AI-powered 5G call linking Jakarta, Europe
Indosat partners with Nokia and Nvidia to make Southeast Asia's first AI-powered 5G call, linking Barcelona and Jakarta in real time.
CelcomDigi spotlights 5G with towerrun & track duel
CelcomDigi launches a 5G short film starring towerrunner Soh Wai Ching and rider Qabil Irfan in a synchronised latency challenge.
CelcomDigi completes IOI estate-wide mobile rollout
CelcomDigi finishes IOI estate-wide 4G rollout, linking over 100 plantations and nearby rural communities for digital operations and services.
CelcomDigi powers IOI estates with new 4G networks
CelcomDigi completes over 100 new 4G sites across IOI plantations, boosting estate connectivity, automation plans and rural coverage in Malaysia.
Expert Columns
Recent Agricultural Technology News
Vection Technologies posts record FY26 profit on AI growth
The shift to enterprise AI has lifted Vection to its first full-year operating cash flow and a stronger pipeline worth more than AUD $10.6 million.
Workday rolls out HR system for Japfa in Indonesia
The move will centralise HR across Japfa's Indonesian units as the agri-food group seeks more consistent processes and better workforce visibility.
NVIDIA expands open world models for physical AI development
Open models matter because robots and vehicles need task-specific tuning, and Nvidia is betting on Cosmos 3 to fill that data gap.
PIL taps Celonis & WNS to boost shipping operations
The programme aims to cut delays and duplication across PIL's 100-vessel network by creating a single real-time view of operations.
Google Cloud expands Data Commons on Spanner Graph
The upgrade lets analysts query more than 400 billion public data points directly in a single graph, easing joins with private data.
Kellton Tech revenue rises 6.8% as AI push expands
AI-led work lifted Kellton Tech's first-quarter revenue, though profit stayed well below turnover as it expanded across energy and finance.
SAS helps micro-farmers boost crop choices with data
Small growers near the Cradle of Humankind could improve yields and incomes as SAS analysed four seasons of crop and price data.
SST Think Tank opens GSTCE 2026 with Asia Pacific deals
A new Deloitte study says wider use of Earth observation data could add GBP £491 billion to Asia Pacific GDP by 2030.
PepsiCo revamps APAC Greenhouse for startup rollouts
The shift could see startup tools reach PepsiCo's operations faster, as the group narrows its APAC scheme to suppliers ready for rollout.
Singapore showcase draws 300 startups & USD $350 billion
Investors overseeing more than USD $350 billion in assets joined a Singapore event where founders faced tighter scrutiny over scale, revenues and execution.
SLR buys climate analytics platforms in digital push
The acquisitions expand climate risk analysis for investors and governments as firms move beyond outdated historical models to scientific evidence.
Anthropic to open Sydney office in Australia, New Zealand
Anthropic will open a Sydney office within weeks, expanding its Asia-Pacific footprint and deepening AI partnerships in Australia and New Zealand.
Anthropic to open Sydney office in ANZ AI expansion
Anthropic will open a Sydney office as its ANZ hub, deepening Claude AI partnerships and exploring local compute capacity in Australia.
NCC warns of rising cyber risks to connected farming
NCC warns that insecure connected farm machinery could let cyber attacks disrupt harvests, cut yields and threaten food supply chains.
Aurora Tech backs 10 women-led startups in emerging markets
Aurora Tech names 10 women-led startups from emerging markets as finalists for non-dilutive funding and investor access in Santiago.
Myriota debuts AssetHawk satellite tracker for remote assets
Myriota launches AssetHawk, a 5G NTN satellite tracker promising decade-long battery life for monitoring remote fleets and equipment.
Sertis, Toto Sugiri launch AI & data venture in Indonesia
Sertis teams with data centre pioneer Toto Sugiri to launch an Indonesia-based AI and data venture targeting key growth sectors.
AppWorks Demo Day links Malaysian, Singapore startups
AppWorks Demo Day in Kuala Lumpur links eight Malaysian and Singapore startups chasing cross-border growth across ASEAN's tech economy.
Myriota launches HyperPulse 5G NTN for IoT in remote regions
Myriota has unveiled HyperPulse, a 5G satellite network offering global IoT connectivity for remote sectors like agriculture and mining with low latency and high data.
FedEx launches new Asia routes to boost trade & cut delivery times
FedEx has launched new weekly air routes linking South Korea, Vietnam, China, and Taiwan to speed up deliveries and boost regional trade efficiency across Asia.