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Overheard at World Agri-Tech – 11 talking points for the sector to ponder

From regen ag to AI and biologicals… what’s hot and what’s not in agtech? This and much more was discussed at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London.

Are JBS’s sustainability commitments meaningless without more transparency?

The meat giant’s climate ambitions are ‘unwavering’, according to its latest sustainability report. Is it making genuine progress or just hot air?

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Biologicals: Addressing the growing need to future-proof the food system

Delivering novel, effective and sustainable solutions for the agtech industry is driving innovations in the biologicals space.

Smart lighting key to future-proofing vertical farming, say scientists

Using dynamic environmental control or manipulating light according to the needs of specific crops could make them grow stronger and healthier in an indoor setting while minimising energy use, according to new research.

The new financing is designed to build public private partnerships and mobilise investment into smallholder farmers in low-income countries. Image: Getty/boezie

New $75 million financing unveiled for high-potential but neglected value streams

The Business Investment Financing Track (BIFT), a new window within the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), aims to bolster inclusive, climate-smart, and nutritious food systems in the poorest and most vulnerable countries.

UK government set to advance precision breeding legislation for gene-edited crops

The UK government has announced next steps toward implementing the Precision Breeding Act, aimed at harnessing the benefits of gene editing technology in England.

Farmers globally demand agricultural innovation: Bayer survey

Farmers around the world are crying out for agricultural innovation amid widespread concern over climate breakdown, a new survey has found.

No pain, no gain? Ynsect has filed a safeguard plan after failing to find enough financing for its expansion plans. Image: Ynsect

What’s gone wrong for Ynsect?

The French poster child of the insect farming industry has filed a safeguard plan after failing to find enough financing for its expansion plans. Can it find cash from some investors?

Chiquita announces ‘major milestone’ in banana breeding

Chiquita has announced the introduction of Yelloway One, a banana hybrid resistant to Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka. These fungal diseases are among the most significant threats to global banana production.

Enhanced rock weathering start-up Eion celebrates Microsoft deal

Eion, a carbon removal company that uses enhanced rock weathering to remove atmospheric CO2 permanently and verifiably, has announced a contract to deliver 8,000 tonnes of permanent CO2 removal to Microsoft.

Juliet Muthoni a beneficiary of Farm Africa projects, poses for a photo at her home in Embu. Source: Farm Africa

Regenerative agriculture is transforming farming for Kenyan women

In sub-Saharan Africa, the female share of the agricultural labour force is the highest in the world. The charity Farm Africa – whose work stretches across Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, DRC and Kenya – is training farmers to develop the agricultural and...