AgriPass Introduces a New Era of Sustainable Farming

AgriPass

In a global context where agriculture is facing profound transformations — including labor shortages, increasing regulatory pressure, and soil degradation — the startup AgriPass aims to introduce a new approach to sustainable farming. Founded in 2023, the company has just announced a $7.5 million funding round to accelerate the deployment of its chemical-free robotic weeding technology.

At the core of this innovation is RHIC, short for Robot Human-Inspired Cultivation, a technology designed to replicate the precision of manual weeding while operating at an industrial scale. Whereas traditional methods still rely heavily on herbicides or invasive mechanical interventions, RHIC delivers highly targeted action that preserves crop integrity and minimizes soil disruption.

“RHIC’s vertical action is extremely effective in high-biomass environments. It helps preserve soil structure,” explains Scott Park, a figure in the agricultural sector. According to the company, the technology can achieve weed elimination rates of up to 85%, improve yields by an estimated 10 to 20%, and generate a return on investment within one to two growing seasons.

For Liron Yanay, the company’s CEO, this innovation reflects a broader structural transformation underway across global agriculture.

“Labor instability, regulatory pressure, and soil degradation are reshaping agricultural practices. Food security now depends on building more resilient production systems,” she explains.

“This funding enables us to expand across the United States and Europe while scaling our sustainable cultivation platform, designed for long-term performance,” she adds.

Since its launch, AgriPass has received recognition at the Climate Solutions Prize Deal Room, which highlights high-impact environmental innovations. At the same time, the company established a strategic partnership with FYELD, a major player in specialized agricultural machinery for high-value crops, in order to accelerate its development and large-scale deployment.

The company has also increased its visibility through participation in major agricultural conferences across the United States, particularly in California and Ohio, where its solutions have attracted growing interest from producers committed to sustainable farming practices. In addition, AgriPass showcased its technology at Agritechnica in Hanover, widely regarded as the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery, while also exploring new opportunities in Latin America, particularly in Argentina.

Beyond technological performance, AgriPass’s ambition is clear: to make chemical-free agriculture not only viable, but also profitable and scalable on a global level.

Caroline Haïat