CNH Acquires Advanced Farm – Boosting Robotic Apple Picking

CNH Industrial has just picked up something sweet—literally and figuratively. They’ve acquired the assets and intellectual property of Advanced Farm, a startup known for developing robotic apple pickers.

During the 2024 harvest, these robots were put to the test in Washington state orchards, and the results? A crisp success. The system performed just as hoped, helping solve a growing issue: labor shortages in agriculture.

A CNH spokesperson said the move strengthens their push into ag-tech, enhancing both efficiency and resilience in the industry. And they’re not just taking the tech—they’re also bringing on key members of the Advanced Farm team to join CNH’s innovation divisions.

Advanced Farm’s CEO, Kyle Abbott, admitted the investment climate hasn’t been kind to agtech startups. Selling the IP was a tough call, but ensures the work—and the innovation—lives on.

So, while we might not see farmers replaced by robots just yet, it’s clear the orchards of the future are going to be a whole lot smarter.

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