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NXTGEN High-Tech – Agri-Food


Added by:   National contact point
Added on:   19 Sep 2025
Updated by:   OECD analyst
Updated on:   25 Dec 2025

NXTGEN develops autonomous agricultural machinery and smart production lines to improve efficiency and safety in the agrifood sector. It uses AI, robotics, and automation to reduce waste and optimise resource use. The initiative promotes collaboration between technology experts and the farming industry.

Name in original language

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Initiative overview

NXTGEN is a technology-driven initiative aimed at modernising the agrifood sector through automation and intelligent systems. Its primary goal is to develop autonomous machinery and smart production lines that make farming practices safer, more efficient, and less wasteful.

Key objectives include:

  • Automation of agricultural processes using AI and robotics
  • Optimisation of resource use to reduce waste and improve sustainability
  • Collaboration with experts in technology and agrifood production to foster innovation

The initiative focuses on bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical applications in farming. By deploying autonomous machinery and smart production systems, NXTGEN supports precision agriculture, enhances productivity, and strengthens the competitiveness of agrifood businesses.

Future outlook:

  • Expansion of autonomous and AI-driven solutions across different farming sectors
  • Broader adoption of smart production lines to improve efficiency and sustainability
  • Continued partnerships with research institutions and industry players to drive innovation

Name of responsible organisation (in English)

NXTGEN High-Tech

Mechanisms to involve stakeholders in strategy design, implementation or monitoring

Don't know

About the policy initiative


Organisation:

  • NXTGEN High-Tech

Category:

  • AI policy initiatives, programmes and projects

Initiative type:

  • Other AI policy initiatives, programmes and projects

Status:

  • Active

Start Year:

  • 2023

Binding:

  • Non-binding