CES 2025 update: Top 5 food and farming tech innovations

Updated on 12-Jan-2025

CES 2025 showcased an impressive lineup of innovations in the food and farming tech category, highlighting how technology is reshaping agriculture and food production for a sustainable future. Here are five standout products that earned CES Innovation Awards for their innovative contributions.

1. AI plant box

The AI Plant Box by Daedong (KIOTI) is a revolutionary home-farming appliance that combines AI-driven environmental control with sustainable design. This innovative device optimizes plant growth by adjusting environmental factors such as light, temperature, and humidity. It also features an integrated camera for real-time plant monitoring, ensuring users can easily manage their indoor gardens. 

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With its easy-to-use cultivation tray, the AI Plant Box is designed for all ages and seamlessly integrates into home decor. It provides genetically tailored nutrition packages customised to the user’s health needs, promoting a healthy lifestyle while maintaining sustainability.

Key Features:

  • AI-driven automated environmental controls.
  • Integrated camera for real-time plant monitoring.
  • Genetically tailored nutrition packages for personalised health benefits.
  • Eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient design.

Daedong has leveraged its 70+ years of expertise in agricultural machinery to create this cutting-edge product, making precision farming accessible to everyone at home.

2. AirFarm: FOOD ARK

The AirFarm: FOOD ARK is a paradigm-shifting smart farm that uses air-inflated structures and patented water vapor conversion technology to enable sustainable food production in any environment. By recirculating water and spraying it directly onto roots as a mist, AirFarm reduces water usage by 99% compared to conventional farming methods and by 90% compared to other smart farms. 

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Its lightweight, flat-packable design allows for full installation and cultivation within half a day, making it ideal for use in deserts, urban areas, or other challenging environments where traditional farming is impossible.

Key Features:

  • Patented water vapor-to-water conversion technology.
  • Direct root misting system for optimal water efficiency.
  • Reduces water usage by up to 99% compared to conventional farming.
  • Lightweight, flat-packable design for rapid installation.

AirFarm represents a breakthrough in sustainable agriculture, enabling food production even in the most resource-scarce regions.

3. ConnectBee

The ConnectBee system improves pollination by using AI and sensors to monitor bee activity and hive conditions in real-time. With built-in cameras and pollen analysis tools, it tracks pollination effectiveness while ensuring optimal hive conditions during warm weather. 

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This smart system not only increases crop yields by up to 15% but also extends bee lifespans by 30%, addressing critical challenges in modern agriculture.

Key Features:

  • AI-powered tracking of bee activity and pollination efficiency.
  • Built-in sensors for hive condition management.
  • Increases crop yields by 15% and extends bee lifespans by 30%.
  • Real-time data collection via integrated cameras.

By leveraging technology to support pollinators, ConnectBee is helping farmers maximize field output while contributing to ecological sustainability.

4. Plantaform smart indoor garden

The Plantaform smart indoor garden brings advanced hydroponics into homes with a sleek design that automates plant care. Using AI-powered systems, it adjusts water levels, lighting, and nutrients to ensure optimal growth conditions for herbs, vegetables, and flowers. Its compact size makes it perfect for urban dwellers who want fresh produce year-round without needing outdoor space.

Key Features:

  • AI-driven hydroponic system for automated plant care.
  • Compact design suitable for urban living spaces.
  • Produces fresh herbs and vegetables year-round.
  • Energy-efficient operation with minimal maintenance requirements.

Plantaform’s innovation makes sustainable gardening accessible even to those without prior experience or outdoor space.

5. Watatumi: AI-powered smart fish farm software suite

The Watatumi smart fish farm software suite uses AI to optimise aquaculture operations. By monitoring water quality parameters such as pH levels, temperature, and oxygen saturation in real time, it ensures ideal conditions for fish farming. This software also provides predictive analytics to prevent disease outbreaks and improve yield efficiency.

Key Features:

  • Real-time monitoring of water quality parameters.
  • Predictive analytics for disease prevention.
  • Optimised feeding schedules to reduce waste.
  • Scalable solution suitable for small-scale farms or large aquaculture operations.

Watatumi’s software suite empowers fish farmers with the tools needed to sustainably manage their operations while maximising productivity. These innovations demonstrate how technology is driving the future of agriculture and food production. From smart indoor gardens like the AI Plant Box and Plantaform to large-scale solutions like AirFarm and Watatumi, CES 2025 highlighted the potential of food and agro-tech farming to address global challenges such as food security, sustainability, and resource efficiency.

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