Almanac acquires Gro Intelligence assets to enhance agricultural data analytics

Almanac, a leader in farm data analytics, has acquired the intellectual property and assets of Gro Intelligence, an innovative company in agricultural data analytics. This acquisition integrates Gro’s advanced AI capabilities into Almanac’s platform, enhancing its ability to provide actionable insights for agribusiness professionals navigating complex challenges in food production and sustainability.

Addressing agricultural challenges through data-driven insights

Gro Intelligence’s platform, known for analyzing food production, climate impacts, and crop yields through AI models, integrated satellite imagery, and weather data, offered critical tools for understanding global agriculture systems. Though Gro Intelligence has ceased operations, these tools are now part of Almanac’s data-driven platform, strengthening its ability to support strategic decision-making in the face of increasing climate variability, fluctuating crop yields, and supply chain disruptions.

The integration of Gro’s capabilities into Almanac’s system represents a direct response to pressing concerns in the agricultural sector, such as the unpredictability of weather patterns and the need for more precise, timely forecasting to safeguard food security.

Broader implications for precision agriculture

The acquisition is part of Almanac’s ongoing efforts to expand its reach and influence in precision agriculture. Almanac has previously broadened its scope by acquiring several companies in 2021, including Agworld and Centricity, to enhance its crop management solutions. With Gro’s assets, Almanac now extends its capabilities into areas like agricultural insurance, lending, and trading, offering professionals in these sectors deeper, data-backed insights to make more informed decisions.

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Promoting sustainable farming practices

Gro Intelligence was renowned for its role in advancing data-driven solutions aimed at improving food security and sustainability. Through an $85 million Series B funding round in 2021, Gro developed tools designed to address key challenges in the food systems, such as climate change and resource scarcity. By integrating these innovations into its platform, Almanac aims to further its commitment to sustainable farming practices that can support food production for a growing global population.

A broader vision for global agriculture

Almanac’s AI-powered platform, “Alma,” currently supports over 100 million acres worldwide. By analyzing real-time data to predict trends, optimize yields, and reduce costs, it offers farmers and agribusiness professionals tools to navigate a rapidly changing agricultural landscape. The acquisition of Gro’s assets will enhance Almanac’s ability to address global agricultural challenges, furthering the company’s goal of promoting food security and ensuring resource preservation for future generations.