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Build the AgriFood x AI ecosystem
We unite companies, universities, researchers and industry experts, extending the renowned Dutch golden triangle into the age of artificial intelligence.
The first AI knowledge platform for Dutch agri-food
Empowering the global Agri-Food value chain with artificial intelligence.
Agri-AI is the first dedicated AI knowledge platform for the global agri-food sector. We help organizations understand, prioritize and adopt domain-specific AI.
Agri-AI Business Club · 4–9 October 2026
Experiencing AI in Silicon Valley — Join Agri-AI on an exclusive Business Club trip to Stanford, Berkeley, Google, Apple, NVIDIA, OpenAI/Tesla, Plug and Play and Napa Valley.
Who we are
Pioneering AI adoption in agri-food.
Agri-AI is a Netherlands-based AI knowledge platform for the global agri-food sector. It connects agribusinesses, universities, researchers, domain specialists and AI professionals around practical AI adoption.
Our mission is to accelerate responsible AI adoption by turning sector knowledge into clear use cases, collaborations and domain-specific AI concepts for farming, supply chains, food safety and sustainability.
What is Agri-AI?
Agri-AI is an AI knowledge platform for the global agri-food sector. It is best for agri-food companies, researchers, universities, AI professionals and domain specialists that need a practical bridge between sector knowledge and artificial intelligence.
What we do
Four pillars to bring AI into every layer of agri-food.
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Enable AI transformation
Cutting-edge insights, resources and practical solutions tailored to the real challenges of agri-food organizations ready to lead.
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Unlock use cases systematically
From precision farming and supply-chain optimization to food safety and sustainability, we identify and develop high-impact AI applications with each member.
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Champion domain AI
Through our Knowledge Farm concept we develop robust, relevant and effective AI solutions built around agri-food's unique opportunities.
News & events
Agri-AI in the world.
Keynote8–10 September 2026
AFMA Forum 2026 — keynote speaker
AFMA announced Cynthia Zhu as a keynote speaker for AFMA Forum 2026, focused on where AI in agri-food stands today and where it is heading.
LinkedIn ↗Speaking11 June 2026
GreenTech Amsterdam 2026
Cynthia Zhu at the Data & Tech Stage (Hall 5), 10:45–11:30 — an interactive session on AI and agri-tech with audience participation.
LinkedIn ↗Column8 June 2026
Boerderij — Wie int straks de AI-pacht?
Cynthia Zhu on the shift in AI power: who controls infrastructure, who gets access and who pays for it in the agricultural sector.
LinkedIn ↗NewsletterMay 2026
AI in Agri-Food Newsletter
"The real AI advantage in agri-food won't come from having more data, but from learning faster from operations." — latest edition out now.
LinkedIn ↗Article6 May 2026
KhetiValah — When AI Becomes Labor
KhetiValah Magazine featured Cynthia Zhu's article "When AI Becomes Labor" as part of its global agricultural knowledge platform.
LinkedIn ↗PressFebruary 2026
Food+Agri Business — AI leadership interview
"In the end, people make the decision, not AI." Cynthia Zhu on the leadership challenge at the heart of AI adoption in agri-food.
LinkedIn ↗SpeakingDecember 2025
Nederlands Openluchtmuseum — AI & tradition
AI presentation at the Dutch Open-Air Museum: how technological change shapes industries — and why agri-food must adapt to create new opportunities.
LinkedIn ↗Business Club9–15 November 2025
China Innovation Tour
Business Club leaders explored AI in agri-food on the ground: Alibaba, XAG drones, BGI Genomics and more — across Shanghai, Hangzhou and Shenzhen.
LinkedIn ↗Speaking12–15 October 2025
WAFI Conference Beijing — Agri-AI bridges
Speaker at the World AgriFood Innovation conference in Beijing. Topic: building AI bridges between China and the Netherlands in agri-food.
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The Knowledge Farm
Domain AI, grown where it matters.
The Knowledge Farm is Agri-AI's concept for developing domain-specific AI with sector expertise at the center. It helps teams move from general AI interest to focused applications that reflect agri-food's data, workflows and constraints.
- 1st
- Dedicated AI platform for Dutch agri-food
- 3×
- Industry · academia · technology, united
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- Use cases, identified and unlocked
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- Rooted in the Netherlands, built for global impact
Our team
A flexible network of worldwide experts.
Depending on the needs of the project, we work with a curated team of specialists from across the globe — combining agri-food domain knowledge, technical expertise and AI experience to deliver what the situation requires.
Agri-food
Deep domain knowledge across the sector
Technology
AI, data and engineering
Strategy
Adoption and organisational change
Our community
A forward-thinking network shaping the future of agri-food and technology.
Agri-food companies
Become an active player in AI adoption with structured guidance.
Universities & researchers
Collaborate on real-world challenges with sector partners.
AI professionals
Apply your expertise where it creates measurable impact.
Domain specialists
Bring deep knowledge into the next generation of agri-food AI.
Let's shape the future
Become a driving force in the future of agri-food and AI.
Whether you're an agri-food business, researcher, or tech innovator, we invite you to connect, share and grow with Agri-AI.