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    Space and sustainable agriculture: commercial opportunities and use cases

    As the agricultural sector faces critical challenges related to food security, sustainability, and climate change, innovative solutions are essential to increase productivity and reduce environmental impact. In this context, the integration of space technology is transforming traditional agricultural practices, enabling farmers to monitor crops, manage resources efficiently, and adopt sustainable methods.

    ESA is at the forefront of this transformation. Through its Business Incubation Centres (BICs) and programmes such as Business Application and Space Solutions (BASS) and Incubed, ESA provides significant technical and financial support to projects that address various agricultural needs and market demands leveraging space technologies.

    Inside our latest report “Space and sustainable agriculture: commercial opportunities and use cases” you will find:

    • Insights into the AgTech market trends.
    • Insights on European Stakeholders and their role in the industry.
    • How space technologies can address the needs of stakeholders in sustainable agriculture.
    • Successful space-based agricultural projects and companies supported by ESA.
    Download the report
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