Taylor Farms, a producer of ready-to-eat salads and healthy fresh foods, announced its acquisition of FarmWise's business, an agricultural technology robotics company specializing in precision weeding and thinning solutions. The move aims to reinforce Taylor Farms' commitment to advancing agricultural technology and sustainable farming practices while continuing to deliver high-quality fresh foods to its customer partners, the company says.
FarmWise is recognized for its advanced automation and robotics systems that address farming challenges such as precision weeding and thinning. Its Vulcan technology enables farmers to efficiently reduce reliance on manual labor, optimize productivity, and adopt more sustainable farming practices.
"We believe in the FarmWise technology and think we have an important role to play with industry adoption in the specialty crop space," says Ted Taylor, President of Taylor Farms Agricultural Operations. "This acquisition is another step forward in our mission to drive the future of agriculture with thoughtful and impactful innovation."
"I'm incredibly proud of what our team has built," says Tjarko Leifer, CEO of FarmWise. "The FarmWise Vulcan delivers a strong return on investment to vegetable growers today, and this is just the beginning. I'm more bullish than ever about a future where advanced robotics play a vital role in making farming more productive and sustainable."
Taylor Farms says it will immediately begin assisting with a seamless transition to ensure continuity of service for FarmWise Vulcan customers.
