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CNH Industrial has been highlighted in recent months for deepening its use of automation, AI, telemetry and precision spraying in agricultural equipment. It has also added data analyst roles to support connected, data-driven machinery.
Read the original →AstraZeneca and insitro are combining AI drug discovery with human-cell data to seek potential liver and heart treatments. The deal is worth up to $1.5 billion.
Read the original →The second edition of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2026) will highlight autonomous systems, physical AI and robotics, with a focus on turning scientific research into practical applications. The Department of Science and Technology organised a curtain-raiser event in New Delhi.
Read the original →Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Minister Sam George says Ghana is targeting about US$5 billion in annual economic gains through AI adoption. The government is counting on improved agricultural productivity, reduced food imports and savings from more efficient public services.
Read the original →AI agents are transforming agriculture. They help farmers boost crop yields, reduce water use and automate key decisions.
Read the original →Speria applies technology, analytics, connected systems and industry expertise to improve predictability in food production. Its offering includes farm-level controllers, sensors, gateways, supply chain optimization, animal health intelligence software and expert services. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Pia Brantgärde Linder, Global President of Speria and Global Vice President of Munters.
Read the original →A group of Australian farmers is developing a new tool that can learn the workings of individual Australian farms and help with management decisions.
Read the original →Grameenphone Academy recognised three winning teams at its AI Bootcamp, where 80 selected participants developed digital solutions for career development, healthcare access and personal safety. The bootcamp concluded with a pitching and recognition event at GPHouse on 12 October.
Read the original →Azerbaijan aims to bring 33 artificial intelligence and digital solutions into operation this year under its "Agricultural Artificial Intelligence" project. The report is datelined Baku, October 15.
Read the original →September PPI rose 6.3% year on year, the highest level since May 2026 and above expectations. Nasdaq-100 futures were down 1.23%, S&P 500 futures down 0.32%, Dow futures up 0.31% and Russell 2000 futures up 0.04%. The VIX rose 3.97% to 17.54, while WTI crude futures fell to $93.60.
Read the original →The three major New York stock indexes were mixed on the 15th, local time. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.26% at 51,754.02, while the Nasdaq Composite was down 1.21% at 26,370.34.
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