Field trials and IP: what agtech businesses should agree before testing on farm
Field trials can expose agtech businesses to IP, data and confidentiality risks. Learn what to cover in an agreement before testing begins.
Who owns the IP when a farmer, engineer and contractor build something together?
Who owns the IP when farmers, engineers and contractors collaborate? Learn why clear ownership agreements matter before an idea gains commercial value.
AI decision tools in agriculture: what to actually protect
AI is changing agriculture, but “we use AI” is not a protectable moat. For ag-tech founders, the real value usually sits in the datasets, labelled training data, model improvement loop, software, trade secrets, and contracts that govern how farm data can be used. This article breaks down what is actually protectable in AI decision tools — and what founders need to lock down before pilots, partnerships, or scaling expose the business.
Biosecurity surveillance tech: the next ag-tech sensor wave (and the IP/contract traps)
Biosecurity surveillance is emerging as a major ag-tech growth area, driven by the need for early detection of pests and disease. This article explains how automated monitoring systems work, why trust and data accuracy are critical, and what IP strategies—patents, trade secrets, and data rights—are essential to protect and scale detection technologies.