Editor profile

David Stewart

Chief Editor, AgriTech & Innovation

David Stewart analyzes the intersection of robotics and precision agriculture across global markets. He focuses on how autonomous systems and AI optimize crop yields and farm management.

david.stewart@agritechreview.com

Bylined articles

Global Trade

Structural shifts in global grain trade: The long-term trends behind the decline in the US export share

The global food supply landscape is being reshaped. Over the past two decades, the United States' share of global grain exports has fallen from 47% to 22%, while emerging suppliers such as Brazil have risen rapidly. This article explores the drivers behind this long-term shift and its deep implications for agricultural technology, global supply chains, and food security.

David Stewart5 min read
Food Industry

Kearney: The Food Industry Enters the Era of the "New Operating Reality"

A recent report by Kearney points out that the global food industry is entering a new operational reality driven by shifting consumer preferences, the adoption of GLP-1 drugs, rising costs, and policy adjustments. This article interprets this turning point from the perspective of agricultural technology and food industry upgrading.

David Stewart4 min read
AgriTech

AI and IoT drive accelerated growth in the smart agriculture market, with the market size expected to reach $81.49 billion by 2035.

According to the latest report from Precedence Research, the global smart agriculture market is expected to grow from $29.48 billion in 2026 to $81.49 billion by 2035, at a compound annual growth rate of 11.99%. AI, the Internet of Things, and precision agriculture technologies are reshaping global agricultural production methods.

David Stewart3 min read
Agri Briefs

The climate cost of industrial agriculture: How intensive farming exacerbates global warming, and can agricultural technology provide a solution?

The centralization and monoculture farming of American agriculture are exacerbating climate change, but innovation in agricultural technology may offer a pathway to sustainable transformation. This article analyzes the climate impact of industrial agriculture, industry disruptions, and future technological opportunities.

David Stewart4 min read