LISTEN: KoraLabs connects AI to the field, helping agtech grow a more sustainable future
November 15, 2025 | Austin Barnes
On this episode of our 12-part Plug and Play Topeka podcast series, we speak with Luca Corinzia of KoraLabs — an agtech pioneer based in Switzerland that’s bridging the gap between scattered farm data and actionable insights.
KoraLabs’ AI-driven “digital twin” platform integrates field data, satellite imagery, soil and weather models to help agronomists and input companies make smarter decisions.
Recorded live at the Plug and Play Animal Health & AgTech Expo in Topeka, learn more about how feeding the world doesn’t have to deplete its natural resources.
Listen to a teaser below or click here for the full podcast episode.
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