Smart Yields

Local tech firm gets USDA grant for AI-powered program that identifies disease in coffee plants hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/202… #hawaiitech #hawaiiag #agtech #startupparadise

The first-of-its kind Climate-Resilient Food Innovation Network, or CliRFIN, will serve as a hub for an effort that will support agricultural innovation and resilience in Hawaii and the U.S-affiliated Pacific islands. news.yahoo.com/amphtml/uh-lau… @UHawaiiNews #foodinnovation

The Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise program is cultivating the next generation of Hawaii’s value-added entrepreneurs. To apply for Cohort 2, please complete the below application by March 31. hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com/cottageindustr… #hawaiifood #hawaiiag @LeewardCC #wahiawa #wvapdc

Hawaii Ag Mental Health Mentors are hosting workshops for Ag Producers statewide! – OAHU: Kahumana Farms 3/11 – KAUAI: Kauai Animal Education Farm 3/19 – BIG ISLAND: Ancient Valley Growers 3/25 – MAUI: Ala Kukui 3/29 RSVP for a workshop on your island! #hawaiiag #hawaiifarms

“For every dollar spent on local food in Hawaii, there is return of $1.60 to the local economy. That’s an investment worth making. I am most appreciative the hospitality industry is stepping up to the local food plate to help improve Oahu’s economy.” staradvertiser.com/2023/02/07/bre…

Between 85% and 90% of Hawaii’s food is imported. The state’s reliance of the shipment of food is increasing the size of its carbon footprint while leaving the islands vulnerable to food shortages if there’s a disruption in the supply chain. staradvertiser.com/2023/01/03/haw…

Congratulations to our lead founder Vincent Kimura for being named a "Power Leader" by Pacific Business News! bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2… @pacbiznews @InnovationUH

Know coffee growers in Hawaii? Let them know about Best Beans! #hawaiiag #hawaiiagriculture #hawaiifarms #hawaiifarming

We're in good company in the inaugural "Fire Awards" by @PacificBizNews! See the "Food Independence and Ag" category here, then explore the others... all good teams doing great things for Hawaii. bizjournals.com/pacific/inno/s… #StartupParadise #PacificInno

Mahalo to @PacificBizNews for selecting Smart Yields as a 2022 honoree in its "FIRE Awards" for sparking innovation while sustaining themselves and helping other companies through the pandemic. bizjournals.com/pacific/inno/s… #agtech #farmtech #agriculture #startupparadise

Just days away! The International Conference for Innovative Solutions in Sustainable Tropical Agriculture, coming to Hilo on June 22-23. tropagtech.com #agtech #tropicalag

Growing Hawaiiʻs agricultural sector with the aim of increasing the state’s food supply and diversifying the economy. This documentary airs on @PBSHawaii tomorrow at 9p, replays May 22 at 1p, and will stream on the PBS Hawaii site. makingwavesfilms.com/scaling-up #hawaiiag #hawaiifarms

An ideal use of traceability tech!

“Growing more food is absolutely essential to strengthening our local economy. These grants are vital to our strategy of creating precious sustainable jobs for our small farmers, ranchers, and growers and ensures the money stays in our local communities." bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2…

Drone Services Hawaii, which was started in 2014, has a long list of clients in the fields of engineering and environmental services, damage assessment and thermal imagery. But agriculture remains a small part of its work, according to owner Mike Elliot. civilbeat.org/2022/04/drones…

We're all friends and collaborators in the Hawaii startup scene, but @PacificBizNews is running an 'Inno Madness' bracket competition for fun, and we like fun! We also like to win, so... we'd love your vote each week! bizjournals.com/pacific/pulse/… #StartupParadise #PacificInno

We're excited to be named among the nine 'Startups to Watch' by @PacificBizNews' local Inno team! We're in great company, and envision an incredible 2022 ahead. bizjournals.com/pacific/inno/s… #StartupParadise

"Smart Yields' main project is Best Beans, an app the company is developing in partnership with the USDA to help coffee farmers on Hawaii Island and elsewhere track, report and find testing help with coffee berry borers." bizjournals.com/pacific/inno/s… #USDAARS #CBB #coffeefarm #agtech

The Hawaii innovation ecosystem continues to grow, with a new tech startup incubator at UH led by our founder Vincent Kimura! Congratulations, Vince! hawaii.edu/news/2022/01/0… #StartupParadise

"No one wants to see prices go up, and no one wants expensive coffee," Smart Yields CEO Vincent Kimura tells @WeAreHPR. "Between these pests and climate change, we really need more research and funds to train and educate farmers and figure things out." hawaiipublicradio.org/the-conversati…