In 2025, our LinkedIn Group “Agriculture, Livestock, Aquaculture, Agrifood, AgriTech and FoodTech” reached a major milestone by growing to 125,000 members worldwide. This growth has been driven by consistent knowledge sharing, open dialogue, and collaboration among professionals from across the agri-food value chain, making the Group a trusted reference point for industry insights and market intelligence. The article also looks ahead to 2026, highlighting key developments that will further strengthen the community. These include the expansion of communications into Japanese and Turkish, increasing accessibility to 14 languages. In addition, we will launch Globalgrowers, web and Android apps, a free AI and digital tools designed to help small farmers and producers aggregate their products with peers in the same region or country, improving visibility, market access, and collective strength.
The agricultural technology community has reached a significant milestone that demonstrates the power of collective engagement. Our LinkedIn group dedicated to Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Agricultural Technologies has grown to encompass over 100,000 engaged members from around the world. This achievement represents more than just numbers; it signifies a global movement of professionals united by a shared vision of sustainable, innovative agriculture.
A comprehensive suite of four funding opportunities is now open for stakeholders across the agricultural value chain in Africa and Asia. From the World Bank’s GAFSP grants targeting registered producer organizations, to Ireland’s AADP matched funding for commercial agribusiness ventures, plus Tanzania’s PURE Growth Fund incentives for renewable‑energy‑focused SMEs, and the UN‑backed CFC soft loans for sustainable commodity projects—there’s a fit for every scale and sector. With deadlines spanning August through November 2025, you have the time you need to assemble budgets, impact data, and partnership letters.
Following a recent poll in our LinkedIn community—which is approaching 100,000 members—many professionals expressed keen interest in seeing job announcements. To meet this demand, we invite you to share your open positions directly in our LinkedIn group. It’s the perfect way to connect with skilled individuals who are passionate about the topics discussed in our LinkedIn Group.
We’re on the brink of 100,000 members—and we want you to be part of this milestone! To celebrate our growing community, we’ve launched a public WhatsApp Channel under the same name and logo as our LinkedIn group, “Agriculture, Livestock, Aquaculture, Agrifood, AgriTech and FoodTech.” Whether you’re a farmer, researcher, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about the future of food, this is your hub for the very latest in our industry!
