Celebrating innovations that move Asian agriculture forward

The Applied Technology Trophy honors practical and market-ready agricultural technologies that create measurable value for farmers and agribusinesses. From smart farming and automation to sustainable practices and digital transformation, the trophy recognizes solutions designed for real-world agricultural challenges in the Asia-Pacific.

As the first Applied Technology Trophy in Asia Pacific, the award launches a new platform for practical agricultural innovation. It is planned to continue in every AGRITECHNICA ASIA edition, with the next one at AGRITECHNICA ASIA Vietnam 2027.

Award Overview
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TROPHY CATEGORIES

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ELIGIBLE INNOVATION AREAS

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INNOVATION NOMINEES

TROPHY CATEGORIES

Smart Farming Solutions

highlights practical technologies that help farmers make better decisions, improve day-to-day operations, and bring smart agriculture into everyday practice.

Sustainable Practices

honors technologies that support more responsible, resource-efficient, and sustainable farming in the fields.

Digital & Automation Solutions

recognizes tools that use digital systems and automation to make farming operations smarter, faster, and much more efficient.

CRITERIA

Smart Farming Solutions

Entries under this category are evaluated based on their applicability in Asian farming systems, including their suitability for small to mid-sized farms and compatibility with local infrastructure, skills, and operating conditions. Technologies must also show demonstrated farm-level impact, such as clear contributions to productivity, efficiency, labor optimization, or cost reduction.

Judges will also consider the ease of adoption of the technology, including practical installation, operation, maintenance, and the learning curve required for farmers or service providers. Finally, the solution should demonstrate scalability and replicability, meaning it can be adopted by similar farms or farming communities without depending on exceptional subsidies or one-off conditions.

Sustainable Practices

Entries are assessed according to their environmental relevance, including their contribution to resource efficiency in water, soil, energy, and farm inputs, as well as their ability to reduce emissions, waste, or environmental risks. The technology should also show economic viability, ensuring that sustainability measures do not compromise farm income and that there is a clear cost-benefit logic for farmers.

Judges will also consider the technology’s adaptation to local conditions, including its suitability to local crops, climate, and production systems, as well as its applicability across diverse Asian contexts. The solution should demonstrate long-term impact by supporting resilience, soil health, climate adaptation, system durability, or responsible farming behavior over time.

Digital and Automation Solutions

Entries are evaluated based on the functional value of digitalization, including improvements in monitoring, planning, traceability, operational control, and overall farm management. The technology should offer a clear benefit compared to non-digital alternatives.

Judges will also look at user accessibility, ensuring that the solution is designed for real farm users such as farmers, operators, and cooperatives. Language, interface, data requirements, and usability should be realistic and practical. The solution must also demonstrate integration into existing systems, meaning it can work with current machinery, workflows, or farm structures without adding unnecessary complexity. Finally, entries should show readiness and reliability, with proven functionality under real conditions and stable performance beyond experimental or conceptual stages.

BENEFITS OF JOINING

Why join the Applied Technology Trophy?

Participating in the Applied Technology Trophy gives exhibitors the opportunity to gain visibility, credibility, and recognition within the regional agricultural technology community.

Benefits include:

  • International recognition through DLG channels
  • Visibility on AGRITECHNICA ASIA website and newsletters
  • Media exposure before, during, and after the exhibition
  • Use of trophy logo for product marketing & promotion
  • Facilitated Asian Ag sectors engagement through guided tours and business matching activities

WINNERS

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY TROPHY 2026

Digital and Automation Solutions

AI – AGRONOMIC ADVISOR

by Terra Oracle AI

AI Agronomic Advisor is an AI-driven platform that transforms complex agricultural data into practical, field-specific recommendations for farmers. The system helps optimize nutrient management, irrigation planning, variable-rate application, and field operation timing while reducing barriers to adopting precision agriculture technologies.

AI Agronomic Advisor supports farmers, service providers, and agribusinesses by improving productivity, reducing input costs, and enabling data-driven farm management. Already deployed across multiple countries, the platform strengthens climate resilience, improves operational efficiency, and makes advanced agronomic knowledge more accessible to diverse farming communities across Asia.

Terra Oracle AI Website

Smart Farming Solutions

FARMERPACK

by Yenprotek AloT Co. LTD

FarmerPack is an all-in-one smart field monitoring system designed for precision agriculture and environmental management. The modular platform collects real-time weather and soil data, including temperature, humidity, rainfall, soil moisture, pH, and CO₂ levels, while wirelessly transmitting data to a cloud-based platform accessible through smartphones, tablets, or computers.

The system supports precision irrigation, fertilization, and climate monitoring, helping farmers improve crop quality, reduce resource waste, respond quickly to environmental changes, and strengthen overall farm efficiency and sustainability.

YenProtek AloT Co. Ltd. Website

Sustainable Practices

DJI AGRAS T70P

by SZ DJI Technology

The DJI Agras T70P is a high-capacity agricultural drone designed to support sustainable and precision farming through spraying, spreading, and lifting operations across various agricultural environments.

Equipped with advanced AI-powered obstacle avoidance, Safety System 3.0, AR-enhanced display, radar and vision systems, and terrain-following capabilities, the drone enables efficient and safe operation even in challenging landscapes such as rice fields, orchards, mountainous farms, and desert areas.

DJI Website

JURORS

The Applied Technology Trophy 2026 is evaluated by a panel of expert jurors the agricultural sector, ensuring that each winning technology is assessed for practical relevance, innovation, and real impact on Asian farming systems.

 

WHAT’S NEXT?

Keeping practical innovation in the spotlight

The Applied Technology Trophy 2026 marks the first edition of the award in the Asia Pacific region, recognizing market-ready agricultural technologies that deliver practical value for farmers and agribusinesses.

Following its launch at AGRITECHNICA ASIA 2026, the recognition will continue in every AGRITECHNICA ASIA edition in Bangkok, Thailand, with the next Applied Technology Trophy taking place at AGRITECHNICA ASIA 2028—bringing more field-ready solutions, technology providers, and future-focused agricultural innovations into the spotlight.

For more information, contact conference@dlg-asiapacific.com.

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