Mark Anderson
The agricultural sector is experiencing a boom in technological innovation with the emergence of efficient and sustainable startups. Based in York, these companies are taking advantage of modern technology to revolutionize various agricultural sectors. From the application of regenerative agricultural models to real estate innovations merging agriculture and technology, these York-based startups are shifting the business paradigm within the agriculture industry.
More and more businesses are using technology based-approaches to streamline processes, increase yields and minimize environmental impact. York, known for its rich agricultural heritage, boasts some of the most groundbreaking agriculture startups. From those centred on AgTech, farming, forestry to those that deal with construction, real estate and finance, a new era of agricultural entrepreneurship is thriving in York.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at these dynamic agriculture startups that launched in 2020 or thereafter and are changing the face of farming and beyond with their progressive ideas. Using cutting-edge technology and advanced methodologies, they are providing innovative solutions to traditional agricultural problems.
CrannMor
Based in Cambridge, New York, CrannMor advisors are at the forefront of agricultural transformation. Founded by Kevin Maher, the startup focuses on agroforestry and farming practices. The company is committed to catalyzing the adoption of a profitable and large-scale regenerative agricultural model. A user can follow their steps on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
MotherBud
MotherBud is an end-to-end mycelium cultivation platform providing an opportunity for marginalized communities to harness modern agricultural practices and build sustainable enterprises at scale. More insights about the firm can be gained at their Twitter page or LinkedIn profile.
Scott A. Huish
Scott A. Huish operates in several sectors including agriculture, construction, finance and real estate. As a proptech real estate company, it applies modern technological adaptations to the acquisition, development, and management of real estate and housing, addressing today’s housing challenges.
VerticalRoot
With VerticalRoot, Frances J has birthed a modern take on agriculture. Vertical Gardens are plug-and-grow wall installations that locally grow a variety of lush vegetation, botanicals, and fresh crops year-round. Updates about the company are available on the VerticalRoot Twitter page and LinkedIn.
Liberation Labs
Liberation Labs operates as a biotech firm, producing an industrial biotechnology system for agriculture. The focus is on infrastructure creation that leads to the commercialization of novel protein manufacturing on a large scale. Explore the company in detail on LinkedIn.
EVOFarms
EVOFarms, an AgTech and Vertical Farming company was founded by Alex Andru. The startup provides people with fresh, nutritious and local foods. Getting to know the company is easy via its Twitter page and LinkedIn profile.
Map My Crop
Map My Crop, helmed by Swapnil Jadhav, is a cutting-edge company using AI and Machine Learning for crop monitoring. They offer comprehensive analysis, real-time farming operation advisories and a personal crop calendar to help farmers optimize production. Real-time updates can be retrieved from Map My Crop’s Twitter page, Facebook profile and its LinkedIn account.
As York continues to be a bastion of agricultural innovation, we look forward to seeing more startups emerge and thrive in this sector. Harnessing the power of technology, these companies are poised to revolutionize the way we farm and address pressing issues in agriculture, creating solutions that are sustainable and profitable.
