FIRA - World Ag Robotics Forum

🔴 LIVE FROM #FIRAUSA25 🇺🇸 The final day of our event ended on a truly high note, with three incredible days filled with innovation, people, and inspiration! 🌟 From early morning to the very last session, the atmosphere was filled with insight, innovation, and inspiring encounters. 🧭 Expo Buzz - Across halls 1 & 2, innovation took center stage. Booths were full, conversations vibrant, and ideas came to life through demos and real-world solutions. 🥬 Taylor Farms Afterwork - The perfect blend of networking and good vibes, meaningful exchanges, fresh perspectives, and lots of smiles to end the day on a high note. 🥐 California Farm Bureau Breakfast - We kicked off the final day with great discussions and an energizing start, setting the tone for what followed. 🎯 Grower Pitches - Growers shared their vision of the future, from field applications to bold ideas and what are they needs… Sponsored by F3 Innovate 🤖 Robotics & Use Cases - Live demos once again stole the show, proving that the future of agtech is already here and more exciting than ever. As the curtains close on this incredible edition, we’re filled with gratitude and excitement for what’s ahead. Thank you to all our partners, exhibitors, and visitors for making these three days unforgettable. 💫 Co-organized by GOFAR, Western Growers & UCANR We can’t wait to see you again in 2026 for the GOFAR Tour, a year packed with field days, great encounters, and inspiring moments. Stay tuned, the journey continues! 🤩

🔴 LIVE FROM #FIRAUSA25 🇺🇸 The FIRA USA 2025 Awards Winners Are Here! 🏆 What an incredible way to close out three unforgettable days of innovation and inspiration! 🌾 The FIRA USA Awards Ceremony brought the ag robotics community together to celebrate the best technologies, teams, and leaders shaping the farms of tomorrow. Hosted by an amazing lineup — Chrissy Wozniak, Michael Rose, Connie Bowen, Paul Welbig, Paige Gilligan, CAC, Antoon Vanderstraeten, Melinda Taschetta-Millane, Alex Russomagno, Bijoy S., Trevor Sieck, Gwendoline Legrand and Elisa Abreu, the ceremony honored excellence across three prestigious categories: 🏆 4AG Robotics wins the Best Start-up Chosen by the FIRA USA Investors Jury (New Holland, AGCO Ventures, Culterra Capital, Farmhand Ventures, Earth Foundry, and The Mixing Bowl) for innovation and growth potential. 🏅 Best FIRA USA Robot – Participants’ Choice Hundreds of votes poured in through the event app, and the crowd has spoken! 🥇 Smart cultivator | Stout Industrial Technology, Inc.. 🥈 Niqo RoboThinner™ | Niqo Robotics 🥉 Aigen Element robot | Aigen These cutting-edge robots captured the spotlight in Woodland, impressing with their performance, precision, and sustainability. 🤖 🌟 Women in Ag Robotics of the Year – Women’s Associations’ Choice Awarded by Women in Ag Magazine, American Agri-Women, Women in Ag Tech, and California Women for Agriculture, this recognition celebrates leadership, innovation, and the trailblazers paving the way for future generations. 💐 Arha Padman from Niqo Robotics is our first winner, honored for her dedication, vision, and impact in advancing agricultural robotics. 📲 Hexagon's Agriculture Solutions recognized for driving engagement and inspiring the community though their socials before FIRA USA 😎 Huge congratulations to all the winners and nominees! 🥳 Your work embodies the spirit of FIRA, collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to transforming agriculture for a smarter, more sustainable future. ✨ 📍 Woodland, CA | 📅 October 21–23, 2025 Co-organized by GOFAR, Western Growers & UCANR

🔴 LIVE FROM #FIRAUSA25 🇺🇸 Today is GROWERS DAY🌾 We’re closing FIRA USA 2025 with a powerful day dedicated to grower insights, peer connections, and real-world robotics in action. 🚜✨ ☕ VIP Growers Breakfast – California Farm Bureau’s Cream of the Crop (9:00–10:00 AM) Sponsored by the California Farm Bureau, this exclusive breakfast brought together growers and ag robotics manufacturers for open, peer-to-peer discussions on challenges, opportunities, and the future of autonomous farming. Thank you to Brock Tessandori and to the two speakers, Lee Smith and Chase Watson Hieneman for their valuable insights during this session. The California Farm Bureau continues to lead as a strong advocate for California’s farmers and ranchers, protecting their future and championing innovation in agriculture. 🌱 🚜 VIP Grower Tour (12:00–1:00 PM – Registration only) A unique one-hour guided experience offering a deep dive into the latest technologies, live robot demos, and direct interactions with robotics experts. Participants explored key innovations, discovered the highlights of this year’s edition, and connected with the manufacturers shaping tomorrow’s farms. 🌍 From grower pitches to panel discussions and award ceremonies, today is all about bringing the ag community together to share real experience and drive practical adoption of robotics and AI in the field. 💡 📍 Woodland, CA | 📅 October 21–23, 2025 📲 Stay updated on our socials! Co-organized by GOFAR, Western Growers & UCANR

🔴 LIVE FROM #FIRAUSA25 🇺🇸 Innovation is in full swing in Woodland! Day 2 of FIRA USA 2025 pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in agricultural robotics, with smarter, faster, and greener technologies taking center stage. 🚜✨ Here’s what caught everyone’s attention today 👇 🔹 Smart Apply – Intelligent Spray Control System Smart Apply’s precision spraying tech uses LiDAR and AI to analyze canopy density in real time, reducing chemical use by up to 50% while improving coverage and sustainability. 🌳💧 🔹 ARA – Ecorobotix AI-powered and planet-friendly. ARA’s Plant-by-Plant™ precision spraying technology cuts chemical use by up to 95%, targeting only what’s needed, where it’s needed. 🌍 🔹 M200 Sprayer – MQ Autonomous Agritech Fully autonomous and purpose-built for specialty crops, the M200 tackles tough terrain while optimizing spray applications with precision and safety. 🌱 🔹 Niqo RoboThinner – Niqo Robotics Launched at FIRA USA, this robot is designed for specialty crops, RoboThinner combines AI-driven vision and millimeter precision to automate thinning operations with unmatched efficiency and ROI. 🤖 🔹 Aigen Element – Aigen Fully solar and self-charging, Element offers 24/7 weeding and data collection capabilities. Scalable, sustainable, and autonomous, it redefines what clean energy can do for agriculture. ⚡ 🔹 Stout Smart Cultivator – Stout Industrial Technology, Inc. AI-powered mechanical weeding at its finest. The Smart Cultivator uses computer vision to distinguish crops from weeds in real time for clean, chemical-free fields. 🌿 🔹 Orchard Autonomous Sprayer – @LJTech AG This autonomous sprayer delivers efficient coverage for orchards, combining smart control and energy savings for real-world productivity. 🍊 🔹 Jetty – Tensorfield Agriculture Built for resilience and precision, Jetty delivers advanced thermal weeding technology that targets unwanted plants without chemicals, helping farmers grow cleaner, greener fields. 🔥 Every demo proves one thing: autonomy is not just the future of farming. It’s happening right now. 🌾 📍 Woodland, CA | 📅 October 21–23, 2025 🎟️ Don’t miss our last robots in demos tomorrow! https://lnkd.in/eypmvC5f The demos are sponsored by RESERVOIR and supported by University of California, Davis, Axis Ag, Inc., Keithly-Williams Seeds Inc., Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf, Westlake Pipe & Fittings, Bullseye Farms, Huntington Farms - Nature's Reward, Taylor Farms, Rijk Zwaan, Westside Transplants Co-organized by GOFAR, Western Growers & UCANR

🔴 LIVE FROM #FIRAUSA25 🇺🇸 Day 2 Media Recap: Innovation, Collaboration, and a Historic Demo! 🎥 The second day of FIRA USA 2025 began with major announcements and world-class showcases that proved once again how fast agtech is moving forward. Here’s what made headlines this morning 👇 🚜 Exclusive John Deere Demo History was made today in Woodland as John Deere delivered the first-ever live agricultural demo of its Autonomous 5ML Orchard Tractor, initially revealed at CES 2025. Designed for narrow orchards and specialty crops, the 5ML combines full autonomy, precision, and power to take orchard management to a whole new level. 🤝 California Agtech Alliance Press Conference The California AgTech Network, led by the University of California, California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and the CDFA, highlighted the launch of the California AgTech Alliance initiative, California's first statewide ag and food innovation network. They bring together nine regions, hundreds of startups, and thousands of workers to build the world's most innovative food and agriculture ecosystem. 🥬 Reservoir Farms Update: The Olympic Village of AgTech Reservoir is advancing its mission to drive investment and large-scale innovation in AgTech. The team grows with leaders like Matthew Hoffman, PhD, and collaborations with Lupa Robotics, Western Growers, and John Deere. With its flagship site in Salinas, CA and planned expansions across the state, Reservoir aims to make California the global hub of AgTech innovation. It’s been a morning full of bold ideas, big visions, and powerful demos and the week isn’t over yet! 🌟 📍 Woodland, CA | 📅 October 21–23, 2025 🎟️ Catch all the event highlights: https://lnkd.in/eypmvC5f Co-organized by GOFAR, Western Growers & UCANR

🔴 LIVE FROM #FIRAUSA25 🇺🇸 Day 2 kicks off! 🌞 Innovation, energy, and autonomy are taking over Woodland as we open a brand-new day at FIRA USA 2025. ✨ After an incredible first day filled with innovation, research projects, robot demos, press conferences, and a Woodland City afterwork, it’s time to dive deeper into automation, AI, and agtech collaboration. The field is buzzing with innovation and forward-thinking ideas. 🌾 But here’s the big news of the day... 👀 💥 Spoiler for 2026: FIRA is going global! The world’s leading agricultural robotics event is expanding to new horizons. Get ready, in 2026, GOFAR will bring the future of farming to every corner of the world. More details coming soon... but trust us, you’ll want to stay tuned. 😉 📍 Woodland, CA | 📅 October 21–23, 2025 🎟️ Discover what’s next: https://lnkd.in/eypmvC5f Co-organized by GOFAR, Western Growers & UCANR

🔴 LIVE FROM #FIRAUSA25 🇺🇸 The excitement is real in Woodland as FIRA USA 2025 kicks off with incredible live demos featuring some of the most advanced autonomous farming robots in the world. 🌾 Here’s a glimpse at today’s stars in the field 👇 🔹 See & Spray – John Deere Precision spraying meets AI! This smart sprayer identifies and targets weeds with millimeter accuracy, reducing herbicide use and optimizing crop health. 🌱 🔹 Ag-Bee – BEE Digital Growth AG Small, agile, and collaborative, Ag-Bee robots work together to collect data, monitor plant health, and support pollination for smarter, connected ecosystems. 🐝 🔹 Kingman Ag Minion – Kingman Ag Built for versatility, this autonomous tractor platform delivers scalable automation for specialty crops and diverse farming operations. 🌾 🔹 Agtonomy-Enabled Equipment – Agtonomy Remote, supervised autonomy for tractors, bringing flexible automation that adapts to farm needs and existing equipment. 🧠 🔹 Multiutility AR500 w/ Visionsteer – Bonsai Robotics An all-terrain autonomous platform designed for flexibility and precision. Combining power and vision-guided control, it supports a wide range of farm tasks from spraying to hauling. ⚡ 🔹 Burro Fleet – Burro Small but mighty! Burro’s autonomous carts transport produce and materials across the farm, boosting efficiency and safety for workers. 💪 🔹 Boson Motors LX40-A – Boson Motors USA A rugged, all-electric utility robot designed for transport and logistics in orchards and vineyards. Clean, strong, and ready for tough terrain. ⚡ Each demo shows how robotics, AI, and autonomy are transforming real-world farming operations. Faster, smarter and more sustainable. 🌍 You want to see more? Come at FIRA USA or get back tomorrow for more robots! 📍 Woodland, CA | 📅 October 21–23, 2025 🎟️ Experience the demos live: https://lnkd.in/eypmvC5f The demos are sponsored by RESERVOIR and supported by University of California, Davis, Axis Ag, Inc., Keithly-Williams Seeds Inc., Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf, Westlake Pipe & Fittings, Bullseye Farms, Huntington Farms - Nature's Reward, Taylor Farms, Rijk Zwaan, Westside Transplants Co-organized by GOFAR, Western Growers & UCANR

🔴 LIVE FROM #FIRAUSA25 🇺🇸 💥 Day 1 Media Recap: did you miss the Exclusive Robot Launches and Industry Big Announcements? The first day of FIRA USA 2025 set the tone for an incredible week of innovation, with powerful press conferences and major launches shaking up the agtech scene. Here’s a look back at today’s highlights 👇 🤖 Niqo Robotics Press Conference NIQO Robotics announced its bold entry into the weeding segment, unveiling an AI-powered spot-spray robot designed for specialty crops. With an impressive speed of 4.5 mph and ROI in under two seasons, this precision machine combines millimeter-level accuracy with scalable, grower-friendly design. 🌿 Ecorobotix Press Conference Ecorobotix Secures $150M to Accelerate AI-Powered Plant-by-Plant™ Care, Unveiling New Innovation at Agritechnica More news and exclusive press conferences are coming tomorrow, stay tuned for Day 2 media alert straight from Woodland, CA! 📍 Woodland, CA | 📅 October 21–23, 2025 🎟️ Still time to register: https://lnkd.in/eypmvC5f Co-organized by GOFAR, Western Growers & UCANR

🔴 LIVE FROM #FIRAUSA25 🇺🇸 🎉 It’s officially OPEN! Welcome to Day 1: Innovation Day at FIRA USA 2025! 🚀 We’re kicking off three incredible days of ag robotics and automation here in Woodland, California, where innovation meets the field 🌾 Co-organized by Blue River Technology and the UCANR, today’s program dives deep into the latest breakthroughs shaping the future of agtech. From AI and precision weeding to irrigation, pest management, and climate-smart farming, Innovation Day is where science and industry connect to move agriculture forward. 🌱💡 Here’s what’s happening today 👇 ✅ Innovation Talks & Panels: AI datasets, crop-specific automation, and public-private collaborations 🎓 Education & Career Sessions: connecting students, startups, and researchers with career and tech transfer opportunities 🤝 Networking & Collaboration: building bridges between labs, universities, and industry leaders shaping the ag robotics revolution 🔥 Plus, live robot demos, poster sessions, and a full day of innovation-focused discussions! 📍 Woodland, CA | 📅 October 21–23, 2025 🎟️ Still time to join us onsite 👉 https://lnkd.in/eypmvC5f Co-organized by GOFAR, Western Growers & UCANR

🤖 #FIRAUSA25 starts TOMORROW! 🚀 You’ve seen the teasers. You’ve heard the buzz. Now it’s time to SEE the future of farming…. LIVE! 🌱💥 Our robots are lined up. The demos are ready. The field is waiting. And guess what? You can still join us. 🙌 📍 Woodland, CA 📅 Oct 21–23, 2025 🎟️ Growers attend FREE! From autonomous tractors to robots, this is where ag-tech meets real dirt and real innovation. Don’t just hear about it next week…. live it tomorrow! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eypmvC5f Let’s make ag-tech history together 🤝 #FIRAUSA25 is organized by GOFAR, Western Growers & UCANR Come meet the team behind it…. Gabriel Youtsey, Walt Duflock, Ben Palone, Lucie Cahierre, Maialen CAZENAVE, Gwendoline Legrand, Marie-Flore Doutreleau, Alexandre Nicastro & Elisa Abreu