News and Analysis on Global Agri-Tech Innovation, Investment and Regulation
Agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi tells Japan’s Shine Muscat grape producers to gear up for export “as soon as possible” after criticism over licensing agreements to produce the prized fruit overseas.
Vietnam’s rice sector faces mounting pressure as the Philippines import ban could stay in place until year-end, raising concerns over further price falls for the top exporter.
Industry leaders express cautious optimism as the European Commission signals intent to overhaul crop protection rules, potentially unlocking faster access to biopesticides and post-patent products
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) five-year plan aims to slash rice production costs by more than 60% through farmland consolidation and agricultural technology.
The US drone company’s downfall stemmed from a restrictive policy and regulatory environment coupled with not enough money to take risks, says its former VP of business development and regulatory affairs, Matt Beckwith
South Korea will prioritise its support of artificial intelligence (AI) developments in the maritime and fisheries sector by increasing its 2026 budget over four times to KRW148.7bn (U$106.67m).
EU Commission cites unready IT system as reason for postponement
Thirty per cent of Japan’s farmland risks being left without farmers within the next decade, with some regions facing abandonment rates as high as 80%.
The UK faces a once-in-a-generation opportunity to spearhead sustainable aviation fuels, create future-proof jobs, and secure over £10 billion investment by 2030, claims a new report. But is feedstock availability adequate to propel the market?
China calls for stricter trials, faster innovation, and tougher crackdowns on copycat breeding to reinforce its burgeoning seed industry.
Will the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) report usher in a new era of sustainable farming and a healthier U.S. populace, or does the lack of specifics leave meaningful change to the wind?
Agencies continue their investigations
China has launched a plan to accelerate agricultural machinery development, aiming by 2030 to shorten R&D cycles, expand large-scale field trials, and boost farmer adoption.
Mexico’s agriculture industry is meeting the moment when it comes to tariff threats and the re-emergence of the New World screwworm (NWS)
Stockholm wants EU to reduce its reliance on Russian imports and reshape the European phosphorus market
U.S. trade policies are raising the costs of agricultural machinery and crop inputs, compressing farmers’ operating margins in the process
Japan’s agriculture ministry will be requesting funds to modernise farming with technology as it aims to avert a prolonged rice shortage crisis.
Brussels trade group warns lack of guidance risks derailing compliance efforts
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is moving forward with new GM food definitions that some say weaken the distinction between ‘natural’ and modified foods
Growing concern among international buyers and environmental groups over threat to soy agreement
‘Vivergo would continue to be heavily loss-making without corrective government intervention’
Dimitra and Surveyor Indonesia are deploying AI, blockchain, and satellite-powered platforms to help millions of coffee and cocoa smallholders safeguard access to one valuable export markets as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) tightens.
Farmer fury at the decision not to lift pesticide restrictions is a symptom of the lack of awareness of alternative solutions to neonicotinoid insecticides, claims bioinsecticide company Eden Research
While nature-friendly farming methods improve both biodiversity and crop yields, government subsidies may be required to make it as profitable as conventional farming, says a UK study
Smallholders in East Kalimantan face steep hurdles to meet EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements, including unclear land tenure and limited traceability tools, as initiatives like SHINES work to close the compliance gap.
Bayer’s crop science division delivered stronger-than-expected earnings despite regulatory and market tests. Is this evidence that its focus on innovation to differentiate itself from generic competitors is beginning to pay off?
Regulatory submissions are under way in major markets for Bayer’s first new herbicide mechanism of action in over three decades, with the first launch expected in Brazil in 2028
In this Top 10 recap, AgTechNavigator spotlights the most-read stories of July 2025, covering breakthrough innovations, rising startups, and the trends shaping the future of farming
Soil Capital is paying increasing numbers of farmers for soil health improvements and emissions reductions. But economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and unclear sustainability policy risk slowing the pace of corporate decision-making
China’s new national filing system for livestock and poultry farms will attempt to unify regulatory standards and strengthen oversight of large-scale farming operations.
Product segregation is a critical challenge for agribusinesses as the EU’s deforestation regulation takes effect, says traceability expert Koltiva
Industry needs to look in the mirror and take maximum responsibility for the future of food, claims Dick Hordijk, CEO of swine genetics company, Topigs Norsvin
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) is considering support for saké producers as staple rice boom pressures supply of raw materials.
Ringfenced EU funding for farming is being cut by more than a fifth under new proposals
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is largely projected to benefit larger growers, leaving challenges for small and medium farmers to adopt agtech solutions, as VC investors continue to pull away from the sector, according to PitchBook
World Agri-Tech South America Summit 2025
Non-profit ConectarAgro is empowering Brazil’s agtech revolution by boosting internet connectivity in rural farm communities
Europe has untapped demand for nature-based carbon credits, according to separate reports from Estonia-based climate tech company Arbonics and UK specialist bank Oxbury
World Agri-Tech South America Summit 2025
Latin America’s agtech sector is capitalizing on changing global trade dynamics, as Brazil is nearly a year away from its next presidential election that could breathe new life into the region’s start-up ecosystem
Asia’s aquaculture eel industry is bracing for disruption as the European Union (EU) pushes for stricter enforcement on the endangered species trade.
A year on from the commercial release of its hybrid true potato seed varieties in Kenya, trials have delivered 3-4x the yield of local varieties. It is now eying other markets, it tells AgTechNavigator. But it’s a slow business to bake
Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) claim to have discovered new cooling technology that can enhance crop yields and introduce new crops to arid regions like Saudi Arabia at affordable costs
Engaging a new generation of agricultural professionals is critical to Europe’s farming future, according to a new study from EIT Food Consumer Observatory. Tech is crucial too
CropLife International President and CEO Emily Rees wants improved global value-chain cooperation to address geopolitical volatility and ensure future food productivity
Japan is driving technological innovation to mitigate challenges in domestic vegetable farming as demand continues to climb
New World screwworm flies pose a threat to North American livestock, but innovative technology can play a crucial role in preventing the pest’s resurgence in the US
The rapid expansion of AI applications in agriculture – particularly those collecting data and providing real-time advice – will significantly impact workforce needs in the sector, according to the UK-based Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture...
As the global agriculture industry wrestles with AMR, tighter regulations, and the call for sustainability, bacteriophage-based solutions have emerged as a promising - but complex - alternative to antibiotics
Japan is calling for more acceptance of corporations owning farmland as they risk abandonment with an ageing agricultural workforce
Researchers have called for the EU to allow new genomic techniques (NGTs), such as gene editing, in organic farming. They argue this could help achieve the European Green Deal’s target of 25% organic agriculture by 2030, sparking renewed policy debate...
Japan will prioritise the development of technologies in an effort to boost its troubled fishing and aquaculture industries, according to a white paper published by Japan’s Fisheries Agency (JFA)