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Spore --- Spore # Agriculture & Food Systems [Back to research](/research)[Launch project](/spore/home) Tracking signals shaping the future of agriculture and food systems — agricultural innovation, regenerative practices, biological production, and future food technologies. ## Our Work - Research database tracking agricultural innovation, regenerative practices, biological production, and future food technologies. - Each signal assessed for readiness and mapped across categories. - Continuously updated with emerging developments. ## Technologies / Sort Best matchTitleTRLImpactInvestment ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774875516%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2F8a6ef21d-6837-4a8e-97a5-22dbccab9d30-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-rkc7uf.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications 3D-Printed Plant-Based Meat Manufacturing Redefine Meat's industrial 3D printers replicate beef muscle fiber structure from plant proteins, deployed in 3,000+ restaurants across Europe and Israel. TRL 8/9 Impact 3/5 Investment 4/5 [/research/spore/israel__3d-printed-plant-based-protein](/research/spore/israel__3d-printed-plant-based-protein) ![Hardware](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764095955%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2Facoustic-pest-monitoring-gemini-3-pro-r66fkg.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Hardware Acoustic Pest Monitoring Networks Distributed microphones that identify crop pests by sound to trigger targeted interventions TRL 6/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/spore/acoustic-pest-monitoring](/research/spore/acoustic-pest-monitoring) ![Hardware](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764095878%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2Fadvanced-fermentation-bioreactors-gemini-3-pro-hz45x7.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Hardware Advanced Fermentation Bioreactors Modular bioreactors with real-time sensing and automated control for microbial protein and biomass production TRL 6/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 5/5 [/research/spore/advanced-fermentation-bioreactors](/research/spore/advanced-fermentation-bioreactors) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774811447%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2Ff13c6526-e596-4c43-8335-2564372bd952-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-h2ch1q.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications African Climate-Resilient Crop Genomics African research institutions are developing drought-resistant, heat-tolerant crop varieties using genomic selection — tailored for African soils, climates, and diets. TRL 6/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/spore/africa__climate-resilient-crop-genomics](/research/spore/africa__climate-resilient-crop-genomics) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774872712%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2F80af56fb-b618-40fd-9303-c476a5656acf-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-ccg58k.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications Agricultural Biotechnology and Plant Tissue Culture ABRII-led programs producing virus-free potato, pistachio, and olive plantlets via tissue culture, plus transgenic cotton with bollworm resistance — applied to food security under water stress. TRL 7/9 Impact 2/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/spore/iran__agricultural-biotech-tissue-culture](/research/spore/iran__agricultural-biotech-tissue-culture) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774809603%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2Fe90690ad-6f1e-4074-ad15-b106c8b3f8ae-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-b31ire.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications Agricultural Drone Deployment Government-backed mass deployment of drones for crop spraying, monitoring, and mapping across India's 150 million smallholder farms — integrating AI pest detection serving 66 crops and 432 pests. TRL 8/9 Impact 3/5 Investment 5/5 [/research/spore/india__agricultural-drone-deployment](/research/spore/india__agricultural-drone-deployment) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774858181%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2F422e445f-758a-48f0-a3c0-ea38e8f6480c-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-791a5x.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications Agricultural Drone Spraying and Sensing Australian farms are deploying precision drone systems for spot-spraying, crop sensing, and livestock monitoring — reducing chemical use by 70-90% through targeted application rather than blanket spraying. TRL 8/9 Impact 2/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/spore/australia-nz__precision-agriculture-drones](/research/spore/australia-nz__precision-agriculture-drones) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774887296%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2F58ccd0d7-b817-422a-8c6e-cc324fa4fc97-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-0rb1m4.png&w=3840&q=75) Applications Agricultural Drones Unmanned aerial vehicles that monitor crop health and apply treatments with precision TRL 7/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 4/5 [/research/spore/agricultural-drones](/research/spore/agricultural-drones) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774812580%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2F2a86a922-a6cd-4372-b335-af079dd0a306-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-epze08.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications Agricultural Gene Editing & Crop Biotechnology Argentina is the 3rd-largest biotech crop producer globally; its pioneering gene editing regulations allow CRISPR-developed drought-resistant soybeans and wheat to bypass GMO restrictions. TRL 8/9 Impact 3/5 Investment 4/5 [/research/spore/latam-ex-brazil__ar-agricultural-biotech-gene-editing](/research/spore/latam-ex-brazil__ar-agricultural-biotech-gene-editing) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774889517%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2F8540fad6-15dd-4ee6-985a-c66b35cd08fa-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-2vrb6r.png&w=3840&q=75) Applications Agricultural Robotics Autonomous machines for planting, weeding, harvesting, and crop monitoring in fields and greenhouses TRL 5/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 5/5 [/research/spore/agricultural-robotics](/research/spore/agricultural-robotics) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774856029%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2Fa552e229-d6cb-453c-89bf-c6b2abd3a115-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-ft94vp.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications Agricultural Tractor & Machinery Manufacturing Turkey's $1.7B tractor market supports indigenous manufacturers (Erkunt, Tümosan, Hattat) producing 70K+ units/year with growing GPS-guided precision agriculture integration. TRL 8/9 Impact 2/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/spore/turkey__agricultural-tractor-manufacturing](/research/spore/turkey__agricultural-tractor-manufacturing) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764179621%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2Fagrivoltaic-microclimates-gemini-3-pro-x9xjdr.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications Agrivoltaic Systems Solar panels integrated into farmland to generate energy while protecting crops beneath TRL 8/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 4/5 [/research/spore/agrivoltaic-microclimates](/research/spore/agrivoltaic-microclimates) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774855478%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2F534aa8cb-6912-4a81-9eaf-639eee8fcca8-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-9hzcth.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications Agrivoltaic Systems Integration Turkey is piloting dual-use agrivoltaic systems combining solar panels with crop production on agricultural land, leveraging its vast Anatolian plateau for simultaneous food and energy output. TRL 5/9 Impact 2/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/spore/turkey__agrivoltaics-integration](/research/spore/turkey__agrivoltaics-integration) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774813104%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2F8f44aa1a-75e5-4641-b94e-168815925686-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-2wu99f.png&w=3840&q=75) Applications AI-Driven Aquaculture Monitoring Systems Chile's salmon industry (#2 globally) deploys computer vision for fish health monitoring, AI feeding optimization, and Project Yelcho's antibiotic reduction initiative across 11 major producers. TRL 7/9 Impact 2/5 Investment 4/5 [/research/spore/latam-ex-brazil__cl-salmon-ai-monitoring](/research/spore/latam-ex-brazil__cl-salmon-ai-monitoring) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774861844%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2Fd4a51240-7630-427d-ace2-77a1367255ab-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-52y209.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications AI-Optimized Vertical Farming Plenty Unlimited, Bowery Farming, and AeroFarms use AI-controlled LED lighting, hydroponics, and robotics to grow leafy greens at 100x the yield per acre of traditional farming, with Plenty's Compton facility producing 4.5 million pounds annually. TRL 7/9 Impact 3/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/spore/usa__vertical-farming-automation](/research/spore/usa__vertical-farming-automation) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774858118%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2F38891bc1-8632-4dd3-9e17-19f13a3849ee-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-ma5o1g.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications AI-Powered Pasture Management NZ's AIMER Farming uses satellite imagery and AI to map pasture growth rates daily, enabling dairy farmers to optimize grazing rotations and reduce supplementary feed costs by 15-25%. TRL 7/9 Impact 2/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/spore/australia-nz__ai-pasture-management](/research/spore/australia-nz__ai-pasture-management) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774871958%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2Ff2364758-c9ab-44c6-9900-bc6a78182303-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-vnise2.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications AI-Powered Precision Agriculture Canadian ag-tech companies are deploying AI, satellite imagery, and IoT sensors for precision farming across the country's vast agricultural lands, optimizing inputs and reducing environmental impact. TRL 7/9 Impact 3/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/spore/canada__precision-agriculture-ai](/research/spore/canada__precision-agriculture-ai) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764179636%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2Fair-based-protein-synthesis-gemini-3-pro-egt0rc.png&w=3840&q=75) Applications Air-Based Protein Synthesis Producing edible protein from CO2 and renewable electricity using gas-fermenting microbes TRL 5/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 5/5 [/research/spore/air-based-protein-synthesis](/research/spore/air-based-protein-synthesis) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1763977127%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2Falgae-based-soil-amendments-gemini-3-pro-yrcry5.png&w=3840&q=75) Applications Algae-Based Soil Amendments Microalgae-derived fertilizers that restore soil structure and fertility using cultivated biomass TRL 7/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/spore/algae-based-soil-amendments](/research/spore/algae-based-soil-amendments) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774793713%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2Ff2b0409e-6fb4-43e0-aafe-e4cd63cb56df-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-5r77f6.png&w=3840&q=75) Applications Amazon Bioeconomy Products Açaí, andiroba, babaçu, copaíba — industrializing Amazon forest products into cosmetics, supplements, and biomaterials, creating economic value from standing forest that rivals or exceeds cattle... TRL 8/9 Impact 3/5 Investment 4/5 [/research/spore/brazil__amazon-bioeconomy-products](/research/spore/brazil__amazon-bioeconomy-products) ![Hardware](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764095961%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2Fintegrated-aquaponics-systems-gemini-3-pro-n6zcj1.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Hardware Aquaponics Systems Integrated fish and plant farming that recycles water and nutrients between aquaculture tanks and hydroponic beds TRL 7/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/spore/integrated-aquaponics-systems](/research/spore/integrated-aquaponics-systems) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774858532%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2F87f35ff4-327e-47e7-97b5-368a82545e3a-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-256xgl.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications Automated In-Line Mastitis Detection NZ's Bovonic uses in-line sensors during milking to detect subclinical mastitis in real-time, reducing antibiotic use and preventing milk quality penalties that cost the NZ dairy industry NZ$280M annually. TRL 7/9 Impact 2/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/spore/australia-nz__automated-mastitis-detection](/research/spore/australia-nz__automated-mastitis-detection) ![Hardware](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764179590%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2Fautomated-milking-systems-gemini-3-pro-ex07vl.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Hardware Automated Milking Systems Robotic milking stations that let cows choose when to be milked while monitoring health metrics TRL 8/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 4/5 [/research/spore/automated-milking-systems](/research/spore/automated-milking-systems) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774852763%2Fspore%2Ftechnologies%2F2b5d145f-2616-42e2-b240-2e3c2416c17d-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-wgy8vc.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications Autonomous Agricultural Machinery Voltrac (Germany) building dual-use autonomous tractors for civilian farming and military logistics — reinventing the tractor with full autonomy from the ground up TRL 6/9 Impact 2/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/spore/europe__autonomous-agricultural-machinery](/research/spore/europe__autonomous-agricultural-machinery) Load more (125 remaining) ## Turn this hub into a team session Take one of these hubs into a working session with our analysts and turn it into a decision. 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