FA Bio claims to be revolutionising sustainable agriculture with the discovery of superior microbes for game-changing bio-products which can increase crop yields, protect biodiversity and replace chemical inputs, minimising the environmental impacts of...
It is no secret that global agtech investments were hit in 2023. But Fiona Choppe-Magal from Cukierman Investment House stresses the reasons to be cheerful in the coming year.
Damage to crops caused by birds costs millions of dollars each year. Now, researchers from the University of Florida and the University of Rhode Island in the US are investigating the effectiveness of laser scarecrows – a high-tech solution using light...
Industrial filtration specialist Pall Corporation tells AgTechNavigator why it wants to help the brewing industry transition to more sustainable manufacturing processes by avoiding the use of diatomaceous earth.
Indonesian agtech start-up Semaai has raised US$4.7 million in a mix of equity and debt financing to expand its digital offerings for farmers and agri retailers in Central Java.
In 2024, the rise of gen AI, the impact of digital twins on field trials, and the evolution of cloud-based technologies are expected to continue to revolutionise the agtech landscape.
A widespread lack of consumer knowledge of regenerative, sustainable or nature-friendly farming marks a golden opportunity for organisations to adopt nature-friendly techniques to respond to their customers’ demands, research reveals.
Chemical engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIS) have developed a coating that protects nitrogen-fixing bacteria from heat and humidity, which they claim could allow them to be deployed for large-scale agricultural use.
A new European Union project aims to make digital farming accessible to thousands of small farmers in the region. AgTechNavigator caught up with project coordinator Dionysios Solomos to learn more.
Krishna Kumar, co-founder and CEO of intelligence provider Cropin, shares his agri-food predictions for 2024, among them a growing convergence between healthcare and agtech sectors.
While regenerative agriculture associated with strategies for reducing negative environmental impacts of ‘conventional agriculture,’ research has found that some strategies are better than others in improving soil productivity and, more importantly, maintaining...
Wood distillate (WD) may be able to not only counteract the negative effects of bio-plastic in basil but also stimulate the growth of the plant, according to researchers in Italy.
Fenceless farming offers a wide range of benefits for the environment, biodiversity and farmer welfare, says Norwegian company Nofence, which offers virtual fencing for grazing cattle.
Climate-resilient crops are increasingly needed for our climate-changed world, opined a panel of renowned experts who were speaking at the World Agri-Tech Summit in Dubai earlier this month.
When it comes to determining nitrogen inputs most farmers struggle with a Goldilocks-complex – applying too little hurts yields and applying too much hurts the planet and their profits, but when the amount is “just right” productivity and profitability...
While artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools have made progress in shielding agri-food systems against climate change, issues with bias and a lack of standards and data quality persist.
Energy costs are lower in the Middle East compared to other parts of the world. But CEA and vertical farmers in the region are still looking to renewable energy sources and other new technologies to deal with the challenge of high energy consumption.
Global food ingredients supplier ofi is looking to improve social and labour conditions in its nut supply chains as well as foster climate smart agricultural practices, AgTechNavigator hears.
Canada-based precision ag-tech and clean-tech company CO2 GRO has agreed a Technology Adaptation Project (TAP) with a major US greenhouse lettuce grower to investigate how it can impact lettuce yield, product quality, CO2 savings, and overall financial...
In the second edition of our Innovation Insider series we focus on the Netherlands, where the sector may be hampered by European Union (EU) legislation that restricts innovative solutions to food production and other aspects of agriculture, despite the...
The cultivation of Asparagopsis — a genus of edible red macro-algae native to Australia and New Zealand — could help to combat climate change at scale, according to Steve Meller, the co-founder and CEO of climate technology firm CH4 Global.
CoteX Technologies, a Canadian agricultural technology start-up, and Nutrien, the world’s largest provider of crop inputs and services, have announced they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work on the joint commercialisation of...
Microbial agtech ventures are undergoing a ‘revolution’ that aims to bring the nitrogen cycle back toward sustainability. However, their true potential risks being unfulfilled unless there is more investment and further scaling up to meet specific regional...
In our opening Agri-food Sustainability Report Card analysis we take a look at how global food giant Nestlé is faring in its efforts to adopt more environmentally-friendly processes and outcomes.
In the second edition of our Look Who's Funding series, we assess how BASF Venture Capital is seeking to revolutionise agriculture and improve overall sustainability through advanced technological solutions.
Danish agtech company Bioomix has raised US$6.7 million in an investment round led by Westhill Capital alongside existing investors Pre Seed Ventures and Planetary Impact Ventures.
Agriculture giant Bayer and leading UAE agri-food tech company Silal have joined forces in a ‘pioneering’ collaboration which aims to strengthen the agricultural landscape in the UAE and address climate change as a pivotal concern.
Gathering crop information via a raft of satellite remote sensing innovations has been touted as a key agtech success strategy, but what are its constraints and how can they be best overcome?
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and vertical farming companies in Asia-Pacific are cautiously navigating the aftermath of bankruptcies and shutdowns plaguing the sector since late 2022, while adopting multi-faceted strategies to seize new opportunities....
While the precision agriculture sector is a hotbed of innovation to maximise critical inputs, such as land, water, fuel, fertilizer, and pesticides, how strong is the evidence that it improves sustainability and, just as crucially, maximises yields?
Agri-food is a ‘locomotive’ driving growth in Brazil and beyond, says Francisco Jardim, co-founder and managing director at SP Ventures (SPV), a São Paulo-based early-stage fund investing in the agri-food tech sector across Latin America.
BiomEdit was recently awarded Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funding to develop a range of microbiome-based solutions to reduce methane emissions in beef and dairy cattle, whilst at the same time enhancing production efficiency. AgTechNavigator caught...
In our first Innovation Insider monthly feature we are shining the spotlight on China and assessing how the opportunities and challenges when comes to adopting innovative technologies to enhance agricultural productivity, improve food security and promote...
There are few hotter topics than AI in the agtech space, but how far can this emerging discipline go to ‘speed up’ the quality and outputs of livestock and crop breeding?
With its varied applications and potential to support sustainability efforts, biochar could play a crucial role in environmental remediation, say researchers in China and India.
While educating farmers on new technologies is much talked-about, Beakbook co-founder Giovanni Montefiori believes tech providers ‘levelling up’ their offerings is a more pressing matter.
Regenerative agtech start-up RegenX is targeting coffee, cacao, and coconut sectors as it charts expansion to fulfil its ambition to abate 100 megatons of CO2 per year.
Lithuanian insect producer Divaks has discussed its plans to produce over 10,000 tonnes of insect-based fertiliser annually by 2030, amid growing interest in the potential of using frass, produced via insect bioconversion, to improve sustainability across...
A combination of organic and mineral fertilisers, guided by remote sensing technology, may be able to enhance crop productivity while minimising environmental impact, say researchers in Spain.
Ahead of next week’s United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, organisations are highlighting both the detrimental impacts of climate breakdown on global crop yields, food security and soil health, and the untapped potential of climate finance...
While US consumer awareness of ASC’s seafood certification is in its nascent stages compared to the European consumer, ASC is working to build certification recognition through its direct work with seafood farmers, distributors and suppliers, Athena Davis,...
In the first of a monthly series picking the brains of agtech’s most innovative start-ups, we gather the thoughts the CEO of Singapore’s Sea Green on the key lessons learned on its business journey and how it has successfully harnessed the power of partnerships.
US-based Lisi Global is showing how electricity can be used as a replacement for traditional pesticides with its patented Direct|Turf technology, company co-founder and CEO Jason Crisp told AgTechNavigator.
Guinea transitional government has received a consignment of agricultural supplies as part of the Emergency Food Production Project headed by the African Development Bank (AfDB).
In a comprehensive analysis of the EU’s environmental regulations and directives for agriculture, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has revealed that the ambitious targets set for sustainability and environmental protection...
After member states failed to reach the required qualified majority to renew or reject its approval during a vote, the European Commission is to renew the approval of glyphosate for another decade.
