Farm management

MetaViewer has implemented an AI-powered accounts payable (AP) automation solution targeted at the agriculture finance sector. Facing challenges like manual invoice processing and fluctuating market conditions, farm finance teams struggle with inefficiency and limited visibility into spend. The system removes manual data entry, automates payment approval routing, and integrates seamlessly with existing ERP systems using Microsoft AI capabilities. Agriculture organizations can automate payment timing to capture early-payment discounts and improve supplier relationships. MetaViewer provides full spend transparency, helping farm teams monitor contract, maintenance, and compliance costs, thereby increasing financial control. This tailored approach provides actionable insights for margin protection and financial agility. The adoption supports resilience and improved ROI despite the unpredictability of global supply chains and tariffs.The digitized payables workflow frees staff for higher-value tasks, while the automated process increases accuracy and reduces costly errors. Comprehensive reporting tools allow enhanced negotiation and expense management, supporting informed decisions in volatile markets. Overall, the implementation is a strategic move by agricultural businesses to modernize financial operations and prepare for future challenges.

Microsoft and partners including Bayer, ITC, and Headstorm deploy AI copilots and generative AI to support agriculture insights such as disease risk prediction, yield forecasting, labor needs estimation, crop protection, and weather impact analysis.

BayerAgriculture

Stoneridge Software and Levridge provide a unified solution for commodity processors in the agriculture sector, leveraging enterprise Microsoft technology.The solution integrates commodity purchasing, sales, weighing, invoicing, risk management and compliance into one digital platform.Built on Dynamics 365 and enhanced with Levridge’s agricultural add-ons, the system incorporates Power Platform for automation, Microsoft 365 for daily productivity, and Power BI for analytics.Route integration with scale systems, international transactions, contract complexity, and settlement automation enable high operational control and transparency.Risk management features include futures and options trading and real-time position tracking, essential for regulatory compliance.Automation of settlement and invoicing streamlines both inbound and outbound commodity processes, increasing efficiency and lowering manual labor.Data-driven decision making is enhanced by Power BI dashboards, unifying diverse data sources for faster, more accurate insights.Microsoft Copilot AI is leveraged to further automate key tasks, assist with contract management, and provide intelligent operational summaries, supporting business growth.Security, compliance, and robust partner support are core pillars to ensure reliability and best practices throughout adoption.The partnership fosters modernization, improved productivity, and sustainable competitive advantage for agribusinesses.

LevridgeAgriculture

AGRA, in partnership with Microsoft, expanded its digital agriculture initiatives across Africa by signing an MoU focused on technology-driven ecosystem transformation. This extended collaboration builds on prior success, particularly with the AgriBot, an AI-powered advisory service available via SMS and WhatsApp, helping millions of smallholder farmers. The partnership aims to connect stakeholders across agricultural value chains and drive sustainable practices. Joint efforts also target empowering youth through digital skills development and collaborating with government and private sector partners to strengthen food security strategies.The initiative leverages Microsoft Azure and tools like Microsoft Community Training to enrich programs that integrate SMEs and support sustainable agribusiness. Further deployments work to digitize advisory services, supply chains, and government-supported voucher systems. The collaboration helps scale digital extension services and create sustainability models for farm advisory platforms, enabling resource optimization and climate-resilient practices.AGRA and Microsoft are also partnering with national governments like Kenya to achieve agricultural transformation goals and digital accessibility for last-mile farmers.

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Twiga Foods, based in Kenya, faced major inefficiencies and high costs in the national food distribution network, impacting food affordability for millions. Recognizing the need for digital transformation, Twiga Foods migrated its operations to Microsoft 365 from a more expensive third-party platform. Using Power Apps, they developed internal applications that boosted operational automation and reduced dependence on other costly software. Their platform connects over 17,000 farmers and 8,000 vendors through a cashless, mobile-driven system. This has streamlined ordering, accelerated vendor payments (within 24 hours), and improved the transparency and efficiency of food distribution. The company's digital market platform enables farmers to reach urban markets more easily, tackles issues of unpredictable supplier-retailer relationships, and positions Twiga Foods to expand beyond Kenya into the broader African continent. The Microsoft 4Afrika initiative provided guidance on leveraging cloud-based productivity and business tools, securing significant business value for Twiga Foods.

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Apollo Agriculture, founded in 2016 in Kenya, provides a mobile-based platform that integrates AI technologies including machine learning, satellite data, and the M-Pesa mobile money platform to empower smallholder farmers.The platform offers working capital, personalized data analytics for crop management, seed and fertilizer supply, insurance, and financing.By interpreting satellite imagery and automating risk assessment and credit decisions, the solution addresses the challenges of limited access to technology, credit, and agricultural expertise among Kenyan farmers.Apollo Agriculture has served over 40,000 farmers, improving agricultural productivity and supporting economic inclusion.

Apollo AgricultureAgriculture

Jucker Farm AG in Switzerland modernized its operations by adopting Microsoft Azure and Office 365, transitioning from a traditional fruit farm to an innovative agri-tourism destination. Facing challenges with outdated infrastructure and rapid business growth, the farm sought a digital solution to boost efficiency, collaboration, and mobility across multiple locations. The transition enabled a bring-your-own-device policy and cloud-based work, significantly enhancing employee flexibility. With digital tools, staff were able to work remotely, support thousands of daily visitors, and streamline event management across four sites. Vision-inside AG helped implement the solution, making processes more efficient and reducing ICT costs. The farm's digital journey also enabled expansion into new business streams and laid the groundwork for further regional and international innovations.Jucker Farm, now a top tourist attraction, continues to innovate—leveraging technology to sustain its expansion in events, retail, and education about sustainable farming.

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Folio3 Software Inc. developed AgriERP, an ERP suite powered by Dynamics 365 Business Central and the Power Platform, aimed at mid-sized and large agricultural businesses. The platform offers centralized management of HR, operations, finance, supply chain, sales, and reporting, eliminating the need for multiple standalone systems.AgriERP automates core processes such as sales order generation, inventory management, equipment tracking, land lease handling, and harvest management. It provides real-time analytics and data reporting to support operational decisions and improve efficiency.The system ensures regulatory compliance, simplifies quality control, and integrates with third-party business applications for centralized data. Human resource productivity, supply management, and contract management are efficiently organized through dedicated modules.The solution is available across the USA, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, tailored to the needs of farm operators seeking scalable digital transformation.

Folio3 Software Inc.Agriculture