Shaping the Deep Tech Revolution in Agriculture 2025

3. Natural resource degradation Agricultural intensification leads to the overuse and depletion of key natural resources, particularly soil and water. Such natural resource degradation threatens long-term productivity while also increasing vulnerability to climate shocks. Addressing this challenge requires use cases that monitor natural resource health, enable regenerative practices and support data-driven decision-making to ensure sustainable resource use. Use case 6: Nano inputs Technology convergence Nanotechnology and AI (for development) Description Nano inputs offer precision in nutrient delivery to crops by enabling slow-release and target-specific action depending on plant growth stages. These inputs enhance nutrient uptake efficiency, reduce input volumes and minimize environmental losses, directly addressing soil degradation, water pollution and chemical overuse. Use case 7: Carbon monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) systems Technology convergence Satellite-enabled remote sensing, AI-powered geospatial analytics and in-field IoT soil sensors; can also be converged with blockchain for decentralized and secure record-keeping of data for carbon finance Description Carbon MRV systems enable the accurate quantification and tracking of soil carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions across agricultural landscapes at affordable cost. They provide the foundations for assessing soil health and carbon sequestration and thus allow participation in carbon markets and carbon insetting. This incentivizes soil restoration and helps gather evidence about practices that support carbon sequestration. Shaping the Deep-Tech Revolution in Agriculture 30