Agri-Tech Innovators

1. Norman Borlaug

Known as the "Father of the Green Revolution," Norman Borlaug developed high-yield and disease-resistant wheat varieties, which helped prevent famine in many developing countries.

2. KisanHub Founders

Dr. Sachin Shende and Giles Barker founded KisanHub, an Agri-Tech platform that uses AI and big data to optimize farm supply chains and help growers make better decisions.

3. Caleb Harper

As the director of MIT’s Open Agriculture Initiative, Harper developed innovative solutions like "Food Computers" to simulate farming environments and enhance food production.

4. Amadou Diallo

Amadou Diallo is a pioneer in drone technology for agriculture, creating affordable solutions for smallholder farmers to monitor crop health and improve yields.

5. Dr. Vandana Shiva

An environmental activist and Agri-Tech advocate, Dr. Shiva promotes sustainable farming practices and raises awareness about the impacts of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

6. Anna Haldewang

Anna Haldewang invented "Plan Bee," a robotic pollinator that mimics bees' behavior to ensure crop pollination amidst declining bee populations.

7. Joshua Peschel

A roboticist and engineer, Dr. Peschel develops Agri-Tech tools like smart irrigation systems and robots that assist with planting and harvesting crops.

8. Henry Ngugi

Henry Ngugi leads efforts in developing mobile apps for African farmers, offering real-time information on weather, crop pricing, and pest control.

9. Diane Wu

Co-founder of Trace Genomics, Diane Wu uses soil genomics to provide actionable insights that help farmers manage soil health and improve yields.

10. Dr. Praveen Rao

A leader in precision agriculture, Dr. Rao integrates GPS and remote sensing to enhance farming efficiency and resource management.