Kubota: Invested in SeeTree, Israel: Intelligence network for Trees
Kubota:
In June 2019, “Innovation Centers” were set up in Japan and the Netherlands.
Promoting open innovation in collaboration with external partners.
Innovation Center:
Through investment in startups, etc., the development of solution businesses in the agricultural field is being activated.
In particular, the cultivation of fruit trees and vegetables has not progressed in mechanization compared to grains.
It is a field that is expected to grow in the future.
Israeli local newspaper dated December 8:
Kubota reported that it “invested in response to the Israeli Seatree Systems B-round procurement.”
Kubota:
A press conference was held on December 9, and the investment in Sea Tree was announced.
–JETRO
https://www.jetro.go.jp/biznews/2020/12/5590085c70598b61.html
Invested in an Israeli agricultural company
December 9, 2020
Kubota has invested in SeeTree Systems Ltd. of Israel, which provides health check services for fruit trees using AI and drones.
SeeTree:
From images taken on the drone or on the ground
Diagnose the health condition of each fruit tree,
Management services for large farms
We provide the system.
SeeTree’s proprietary technology:
With a good AI algorithm
Collect data for each fruit tree,
Diagnose your health,
The technology that accumulates detailed time-series data is unique to SeeTree.
In addition, by combining data and diagnosis by our own agricultural experts, we advise customers on the timing of fruit tree replanting and the amount of pesticide sprayed.
It greatly contributes to improving the quality and yield of fruits.
Kubota Co., Ltd.
https://www.kubota.co.jp/news/2020/20-70j.html
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SeeTree: Intelligence network for Trees