News and Analysis on Global Agri-Tech Innovation, Investment and Regulation
Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) has released two new protocols to guide the production of high-quality, low-emission rice in the Mekong Delta.
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Agrifood leaders from Thai Wah and Mars Wrigley stress the need to back smallholder farmers to pursue regenerative agriculture, in order to boost Asia’s productivity and safeguard livelihoods
AgriZeroNZ invests in Āmua to advance a wearable device designed to reduce nitrous oxide emissions, targeting a critical gap in agricultural mitigation solutions.
Whole Foods Market and Mad Agriculture are working to restore 1,000 acres of cropland in Wisconsin’s Driftless area, paving the way to do the same in other parts of the U.S.
Is the U.S. farm safety net putting regenerative agriculture at a disadvantage?
A new review highlights the potential of electrified agricultural machinery (EAM) in driving sustainable farming but finds that widespread adoption remains constrained by reliability and durability challenges.
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The AARL is using an accelerator programme to identify investment opportunities to restore pastures and land in Brazil, which the organization plans to use as a model for other countries
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Keshet Agritech says its stainless-steel greenhouse, which channels natural sunlight via fibre optics and maintains optimised temperatures without air conditioning, as a breakthrough for indoor agriculture.
Swedish biotech firm Seaqure Labs is targeting Asia Pacific’s aquaculture sector where it believes it can make a difference to aquafeed with its sustainable mycelium-based protein.
Blue Carbon targets Asia’s challenged aquaculture sector with its ocean powered oPods that can help it tackle warming waters amid rising regulatory pressures.
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Indonesian-based Zentide is ramping up production of its seaweed-based biostimulant as it explores export opportunities across South East Asia.
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The meat industry has long faced criticism for its role in climate change, but is recent investment in sustainability enough to counter the critique?
Asia Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit 2025
Agri-food leaders are calling for a shift from research to measurable, real-world impact as challenges mount for farmers.
A project led by Bosch has successfully demonstrated how AI-powered sprayers can detect and treat Black-grass infestations with pinpoint accuracy – cutting herbicide use and boosting long-term weed control
The Global Methane Hub is investing $30m to develop new innovations to cut rice emissions, as existing strategies like Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) are proving insufficient.
Vietnam aims to cut agricultural emissions by 15% by 2035 and transition all major crop areas to sustainable practices, positioning itself as a regional leader in climate-responsible farming
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Nestlé is helping Mexican farmers adopt cost-effective technologies and embrace regenerative agriculture — all while building resiliency into its global supply chain
Vietnam’s coffee exports hit a record high, boosted by an improved traceability drive that helped it strengthen its foothold in Europe despite strict sustainability standards.
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Seed and crop protection company Bayer is developing new crop hybrids and digital farming services to help Mexican farmers make the most out of their resources in the face of climate change
South Korea is strengthening its low-carbon farming drive as extreme weather and international carbon policies heighten pressure on the nation’s agricultural sector.
Italian start-up Prospecto is embedding machine learning into agricultural machinery to help wine producers monitor grape clusters, foliage, and yields in real time – reducing input costs and enabling smarter, data-driven decisions
Swedish agtech startup OlsAro’s salt-tolerant wheat is expected to debut in Bangladesh by 2027, with regulatory trials already underway and broader market expansion expected to follow from 2029.
Only resilience, innovation, and open markets will keep Europe competitive, says the one-time Brussels insider
Japan is challenging CITES’ justification for listing all Anguilla species under Appendix II, arguing that visual similarities alone do not warrant a blanket inclusion of all eel species
New research highlights urgent need for innovation to restore soil resilience and safeguard long-term productivity
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A piecemeal approach to food system change is not going to address climate change or improve food security around the world
Biologicals startup Living Roots is gearing up for its seed round to support the growth of its business amid growing demand for regenerative ag solutions in South East Asia.
The Straw Traktor is a rice farming machine that helps farmers boost rice production by up to 65 percent a year while cutting methane emissions in half.
Consumer preference, tech barriers and ‘murky supply chains’ are threatening biodiversity in Asia and thwarting the potential of aquaculture to play a wider role beyond feed and food.
China’s agriculture ministry has approved seven new pesticide active ingredients, including five biopesticides as part of its push toward greener and more sustainable farming
Market demand, government support, and AI advancement are positioning Asia Pacific as a leading player in the biologicals market, but obstacles such as regulation and market size hinder its progress.
Biomass firm Verta Bioenergy expects to achieve profitability over the next year and expand to new markets in South East Asia.
A bioplastic created from bamboo has been found to match oil-based plastics, and unlike many other biomass products does not rely on food-competing sources.
The food giant’s hushed departure from a global methane-reduction alliance raises concerns about corporate climate fatigue and the future of collective sustainability efforts
The expansion of palm oil and acacia plantations, along with Indonesia’s Mega Rice Project, have put Kalimantan’s peatlands and fisheries at high risk.
China sees potential in rice–fish farming to advance circular, sustainable agricultural practices while also enhancing food and farmer security.
New fund targets 11.25 million ACCUs over 30 years, leveraging its ‘deep operational’ expertise in nature-based solutions
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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.
Lionnel Alexandre, head of carbon business at Bayer CropScience EMEA, explains why Bayer is prioritizing regenerative agriculture through value chain interventions over carbon projects in Europe – offering food brands supply chain resilience and farmers...
Mars Food & Nutrition says the key to overcoming the hurdle of farmer adoption hinges on leveraging data to win over early adopters.
Vietnam’s seafood producers must embrace sustainable practices in order to overcome the stringent barriers and capitalise on the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), says its agriculture ministry.
Roman Ulyanov calls for innovation, investment, and realignment of incentives
Researchers at the University of Plymouth in the UK have released a new study showing evidence that nanoplastics can accumulate in the edible parts of crops, specifically radishes
Singapore-based Vertical Oceans is gearing up for global expansion, with plans to enter Europe and US while building a 50-tank facility slated to reach full production by March 2026.
The French insurance giant calls agricultural transition ‘a vital opportunity’ as it eyes rising demand as farmers face risks from climate change, pests and market shocks
The future of agri-food supply chains hinges on shifting to sustainable value creation to build truly resilient systems that withstand disruption while driving long-term growth.
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South Africa’s abalone industry struggles with poaching and labour shortages, problems that agtech alone cannot solve, says the CEO of the South African Abalone Export Council.
World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit Mexico 2025
Mexico’s ag sector remains robust in the face of multiple headwinds from trade challenge to climate change, as agtech will play a crucial role in future-proofing the sector
The Marine Ingredients Organisation (IFFO) says marine ingredients play a crucial role in aquafeed and that novel alternatives are better positioned to complement rather than completely replace them.
Corporates are showing greater interest in carbon offsetting to tackle climate change and supply chain risks as shifting government policies fall short, claims the co-founder of Mitti Labs.