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Patent Landscape Report - Agrifood

A comprehensive and up-to-date look at the latest patent trends in Agrifood, including patents relating to the innovation and technological advancements in five case studies areas across the sector.

With the advent of innovative technologies, the Agrifood sector is undergoing a transformation which is pivotal in ensuring a sustainable food security system worldwide. This report looks at the patent trends across Agritech and Foodtech to map the landscape of these advances, which are set to revolutionize agricultural practices and food production. 

  • Acknowledgments
  • Key findings

  • 1 Introduction

    This chapter outlines the research background, objectives, scope, and technical taxonomy of the Agrifood sector studied in this report. The Agrifood sector includes two domains: AgriTech and FoodTech, which are further categorized into 23 sub-domains.

  • 2 Global overview of Agrifood innovations

    This chapter begins with an overview of the patent landscape in the AgriTech and FoodTech domains. It then offers an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of the global patent trends, invention origins, top markets for the technologies, and key players within the 17 sub-domains of AgriTech and the six sub-domains of FoodTech.

  • 3 Soil and fertilizer management

    Solutions aimed at improving soil health and fertility are critical in sustainable agriculture, to contribute to ecosystem biodiversity, and for water management and climate resilience reasons. This chapter summarizes the patent trends in the field of soil and fertilizer management, and discusses emerging technologies like autonomous guidance and fertilizer formulations. It also delves into the crucial role of bacteria in microbe-rich fertilizers.

  • 4 Non-pesticide pest and disease management

    Alternative solutions to traditional pesticides prevent soil and water contamination and helps manage pest resistance. This chapter spotlights emerging technologies, such as the potential use of microbes and their derivatives as substitutes for traditional pesticides and advancements in formulation technology. It also explores the Non-pesticide pest and disease management strategies, analyzing patents to identify the most frequently mentioned pests to be prevented and the cultures intended to be protected.

  • 5 Alternative nutrient sources for human food

    The challenges posed by population growth and resource limitations globally has led to the development and promotion of alternative nutrient sources to traditional foods. Creative food solutions as sustainable alternatives include plant-based alternatives, insect proteins, precision and biomass fermentation, cell-based meat, and molecular farming. This chapter summarizes the patent landscape of the Alternative nutrient sources for human food field and provides an in-depth analysis of innovations in cultivated, lab-grown meat.

  • 6 Predictive models in precision agriculture

    The use of artificial intelligence and software development in precision agriculture helps farmers forecast market demand and optimize planting and irrigation plans, thereby enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of agricultural production. This chapter presents a detailed overview of the patent landscape and highlights the predictive model techniques that assist in crop cultivation and food processing.

  • 7 Autonomous devices in precision agriculture

    Exploring the application of autonomous machinery and robotics in precision agriculture enhances the efficiency of crop planting, management, irrigation, and harvesting. This chapter outlines the key trends in the patent landscape in this field and emphasizes utilizing autonomous guidance technology to assist machines dedicated to crop cultivation and food processing.

  • Acronyms
  • Glossary
  • Appendices
  • Copyright notice