News and Analysis on Global Agri-Tech Innovation, Investment and Regulation
Foray Bioscience secured a commercial partnership with issue culture chestnut nursey West Coast Chestnut, as the agtech company seeks funding to further scale up its AI and biotech technology
India-based Modern Village Foundation (MVF) aims to close the adoption gap by delivering affordable agtech services to smallholder farmers through its unique model.
As regenerative agriculture gains momentum, UK-based Soil Acoustics has unveiled a handheld tool that uses sound to assess soil biodiversity – offering farmers a faster, more scientific alternative to traditional tests
Start-up profile
Spun out of Founders Factory and Nesta’s venture builder programme, UK-based Regeno has pivoted from helping small farms access subsidies to tackling the broader challenge of compliance and record-keeping. CEO Sven Poppelman explains how the company’s...
From AI‑designed crop varieties and RNA crop protection to virtual fencing, laser soil scanners and extremophile microbes, here are the breakout agtech start‑ups of last year winning attention for solving hard, near‑term farm problems while attracting...
A six-inch box buried in the soil might hold the key to powering agriculture’s digital future. So believes UK-based Bactery, which is pioneering bacteria-powered “soil batteries” that generate clean, continuous energy from the natural activity of...
Growcer is taking a prudent approach to growth and capital, as the Canadian indoor ag company scales up with the help of Mars Discovery District
Born from Imperial College and Royal College of Art’s innovation labs, Muju Earth is tackling one of agriculture’s toughest challenges of soil degradation with Aeropod, a biodegradable capsule designed to restore soil health and cut costs. Its mission:...
Agtech firm BugBug aims to debut commercial version of AI-powered insect detector next year as it zeroes in on high value crops such as grapes and sugarcane.
The liquidation of France’s Ÿnsect – once a poster child for insect protein – fuels debate over which business model will define the sector’s future: industrial-scale insects for human food, or smaller, more diversified systems focused on animal feed and...
Reservoir Farms expands its presence with a facility in the heart of California’s wine country
UK start-up ProtonDx, creator of the Dragonfly platform, hopes to redefine animal health diagnostics. After developing rapid molecular testing in human medicine, the Imperial College London spin-out saw a critical gap in agriculture – where waiting days...
Bayer’s Crop Science Division has teamed up with UK agritech start-up Elaniti to harness the power of soil biology and artificial intelligence. The goal? To help farmers improve crop performance and sustainability by decoding the hidden signals in the...
Swedish company Arevo introduces Arginex, a molecularly defined crop nutrition technology that combines arginine with phosphate to deliver consistent performance, reduce nitrogen waste, and help farmers move away from mineral fertilisers
Despite growing orders, British agri-robotics firm Wootzano is facing imminent closure after a Scottish court froze its bank accounts following a winding-up petition filed by Innovate UK Loans Limited
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Spade is building a digital platform to aggregate data from across the agrifood supply chain, providing insight to farmers on how best to manage their operations
While most agtech firms chase high-tech innovation, Tractor Junction is tackling the basics – helping millions of Indian farmers access tractors, financing, and fair prices through a fast-growing digital and physical marketplace
A biotech start-up founder turned investor is sharing his experience and supporting the next generation of innovators by helming an accelerator programme focused on the circular bioeconomy
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US-based Pyrone Systems is preparing to expand into South East Asia as its biopesticide nears Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval, targeting high-value speciality crops and demand for biological solutions
Start-ups
As climate volatility threatens global food security, GreenAnt’s AI-powered platform Desidera aims to turn radar satellite data into real-time insights that help farmers boost productivity and anticipate disasters – even when the skies are clouded
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The Yield Lab Latam is supporting early-stage start-ups with the Ignition Fund, as Latin America garners more attention from global investors
Newly announced Alternate Futures Innovation Centre aims to connect ideas and technologies to address complex challenges that are too often tackled in isolation.
The HortiScience Innovation Center (HIC) launches a pioneering venture studio to accelerate start-up creation around energy, automation, and circular cultivation
Inari, Agtonomy, and Sofina Foods made personnel appointments in October, while The Marine Ingredients Organisation appointed its president and VP for the 2026-2027 term
AI-powered spore detection could save farmers millions and slash pesticide use. Now, a UK start-up led by University of Manchester graduate Niaz Rayan is preparing to take its breakthrough tech global
AgZen is helping growers save on crop inputs one drop at a time
Bonsai Robotics is quickly capitalizing on its Farm-ng acquisition, releasing a new vehicle and bringing Bonsai Intelligence to the fleet of Amiga vehicles
From mushroom waste to blockchain traceability, the Warsaw Accelerator hub is supporting a new wave of EU-based innovators with financing and strategic advice
Biomass firm Verta Bioenergy expects to achieve profitability over the next year and expand to new markets in South East Asia.
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Crop breeders are using AI to predict climate change impacts on plants and speeding up the process for developing new traits
New Italy-based VC says it’s part of a more disciplined wave of investors focused on scalable, science-driven solutions to real food system challenges
Map My Crop’s CEO says South East Asia is set to become the company’s key market, driven by rising demand for agtech solutions and strong scalability across the region.
Farmers care about field results over a tech story, as growers seek solutions to rising fertiliser prices
A new academic paper argues that VC’s fast-growth model clashes with agriculture’s biological realities – calling for patient capital and farmer-led funding instead
The EvokeAg launchpad is helping start-ups from around the world establish themselves in the Asia-Pacific region, as Latin America innovation can be a good fit for Australia
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UK-based BugBug has developed a device that uses artificial intelligence to help farmers detect pest infestations early to protect crops before infestations escalate.
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Coca-Cola and Avalo are overcoming the complexity of developing more sustainable sugarcane by using artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle the crop’s complex genetics and perennial nature.
AI continues to find a home in the agriculture industry, as a partnership between an industry leader and a start-up will create a platform for developing sustainable and innovative crops
Is the Southern Cone an untapped market for agrifood innovation and investment?
French start-up Genomines has raised an oversubscribed $45 million Series A to scale its groundbreaking approach to metal extraction
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UK-based start-up Oxcel uses nanobubbles to improve the gut health of livestock, thus reducing feed costs, as the company plans to expand the technology with the help of a seed round
Mycorrhizal inoculant company Groundwork BioAg bolstered its carbon credit programme by partnering with Anew Climate, as demand for credits rise across the globe
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Market volatility is driving fertiliser prices up, pressuring farmers to find innovative solutions to manage their margins
UK-based agtech company Airponix is eyeing an Australia expansion as a base to meet surging demand for high-quality potato seeds in Asia amid persistent shortages.
New cohort targets pest control and crop protection with €1M+ in funding and support
Developer of spraying systems for biologicals Aksata Technologies plans to launch its drone and precision agriculture technology in California to help specialty crop growers in the state manage pest and input costs more efficiently
Mars Discovery District is supporting Canadian agtech and foodtech start-ups with a three-pronged approach to scaling technology, as Canada seeks to bolster food security amid climate change and trade tensions
Start-up profile
Charles Veys says the UK is rich in innovation but poor in adoption – and that’s what his AI-powered crop diagnostics start-up is determined to change. With new government grants and a fresh £2.1m raise, Fotenix is betting big on scalable, accessible agtech
Zone Agtech is helping start-up establish themselves in Quebec and beyond with two initiatives, made possible by support from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and SVG Ventures | THRIVE Canada
Reservoir Farms welcomed additional partners and its first tenants, as the ag robotics innovation accelerator lays the groundwork for future locations