Shaping the Deep Tech Revolution in Agriculture 2025

Future-proofing agriculture: The role of deep tech2 Several deep-tech domains can build resilience in agricultural systems and address the converging pressures the sector currently faces. Addressing the looming challenges in agriculture will require transformative shifts in how food is produced, managed and distributed, improving yields and supply chain efficiency while also building resilience. In this context, deep tech can play a pivotal role. Deep tech comprises novel science-backed technologies that can address systemic societal and environmental challenges. Deep-tech domains include artificial intelligence, robotics, edge computing, quantum computing, remote sensing and synthetic biology. Technology domain vs. technology use case “Technology domain” refers to a specific area of technology or field of study in which research, development and innovation take place. A “technology use case” is the practical application of one or more technology domains to solve a real-world problem. Deep tech offers agriculture the critical breakthrough it urgently needs. By integrating AI, remote sensing and data science, we can transform fragmented farming systems into resilient, productive and climate-smart ecosystems. These innovations empower farmers, financial institutions, agribusinesses, governments and development agencies with real-time intelligence, reduce inefficiencies across the value chain, and enable complementary services such as credit and insurance. At Cropin, we believe that advancing deep-tech use cases in agriculture is not just an opportunity but a necessity to ensure food security in the face of climate change and natural resource degradation. Krishna Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Cropin Technologies Shaping the Deep-Tech Revolution in Agriculture 8