UPDATES FROM THE WGCIT The Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology was created to link Western Growers members with innovators in the agtech space. Below are news updates from the Center’s startups:
Bonsai Robotics is accelerating the adoption of autonomy in agriculture by delivering practical solutions that help growers address labor shortages, rising operating costs and increasing production demands. Its technology can be integrated into both existing and new equipment, enabling growers to automate critical tasks, such as spraying, mowing and weeding. Following its acquisition of farm-ng in 2025, Bonsai expanded its capabilities with modular electric robotics, creating a complete hardware and software platform for specialty crop agriculture. This year, the company broadened its ecosystem through partnerships with WEED-IT, Carbon Robotics, OnTarget Spray Systems and Interlink Sprayers, while continuing to support orchard operations through field- proven integrations with Orchard Machinery Corporation (OMC) and Flory Industries. These expanded offerings include the Amiga Flex and the award-winning Amiga Max, recognized as a Top 10 New Product at the 2026 World Ag Expo. By combining AI, robotics and real-world agricultural expertise, Bonsai’s mission is to make autonomy practical, scalable and accessible across agriculture and other off-road industries. Learn more at bonsairobotics.ai.
Bonsai Robotics
En Solución successfully concluded the first field trial of its newest irrigation technology at the Yuma Agricultural Center in Yuma, Ariz., in partnership with the University of Arizona. This work was funded by FDA and is a chemical and residual-free irrigation water treatment system that utilizes ozone nanobubbles to neutralize pathogens and support compliance with the newly revised FSMA pre-harvest agricultural water risk management rules. The ozone nanobubble technology trial produced both microbial and crop yield benefits. Microbial reduction was sufficient to meet the requirements of the Ag Water Rule. Romaine lettuce on the field treated with ozone nanobubbles showed increased yield, including higher total net weight and weight per head, along with improvements in core length, plant height and other quality measures. The findings point to ozone nanobubbles as a novel tool for improving agricultural water quality while supporting stronger crop performance. To learn more, contact us at alex@ensolucion.com. En Solución looks forward to connecting with growers, researchers and food safety leaders!
En Solución
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