MAHA in action: USDA commits $700m to Regenerative Pilot Program
The Trump admin bolsters regenerative agriculture with a pilot programme, as part of the broader Make America Healthy Again initiative
Soil health
The hidden costs of soil degradation: Syngenta webinar explores investing in resiliency
Improving soil health is not just about doing what’s right for the environment, as soil’s ability to sequester carbon and promote resiliency can be a key investment opportunity
‘Bury this box, power your farm’: The start-up making soil a clean energy source
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...
Earth Rover Program unveils ‘Soilsmology’: A non-invasive breakthrough in soil health monitoring
Backed by the Bezos Earth Fund, the Earth Rover Program has launched a global initiative to make soil health visible, measurable, and actionable using seismic technology without disturbing the ground. Its goal: to transform how farmers and scientists...
From compaction to resilience: The capsule that hopes to transform soil health
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:...
What role can biosolids play in supporting regen ag, hemp production?
Hemp seed and genetic company Flura is working with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to demonstrate the potential of biosolids for use in sustainable agriculture and hemp production
Why Bayer is partnering with Elaniti to unlock soil microbiome insights
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...
Arginine meets phosphate: New system promises ‘predictable and consistent yields’ start-up says
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
Simple and scalable: Study shows how rice farmers can reduce emissions without sacrificing yield
A multi-institutional study conducted in Bangladesh finds pairing reduced nitrogen use with low-emission rice varieties can cut emissions without compromising yield.
Irish firm gets ESA backing to bring satellite-powered fertiliser tool to grassland farmers
Proveye wins European Space Agency funding to deploy ProvVari – a precision fertiliser platform designed to cut costs, boost yields, and curb emissions across Europe’s pasture-based dairy and beef systems
Rhizocore’s £4.5m funding fuels expansion of fungal tech for tree growth
Scottish biotech Rhizocore Technologies is using tailored fungal networks to boost tree survival and growth. With fresh funding, the company plans to scale production and expand into North America’s vast forestry market
Preparing for the 2026 season: How Loveland Products is improving plant nutrient availability
U.S. farmers are preparing for next year’s season with the help of Loveland Products’ fertiliser biocatalyst Titan XC and Extract XC
Poland’s flagship regenerative agriculture project hopes to set a blueprint for Europe
A pioneering initiative launched by EIT Food and partners aims to transform 20,000 hectares in Lower Silesia into a regenerative farming model – combining soil health, biodiversity, and farmer profitability to accelerate Europe’s sustainable food transition
Bosch’s smart sprayer project promises precision weed control for UK cereal 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
Ginkgo and Bayer double down on microbial nitrogen fixation in renewed alliance
Ginkgo Bioworks and Bayer have extended their multi-year partnership to develop microbial nitrogen fixation technology that could reduce reliance on synthetic fertilisers
Prospecto’s AI-powered tractors aim to cut costs and boost sustainability in vineyards
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
Arevo raises €7.3M to scale bio-based fertiliser that boosts soy yields and slashes nitrogen emissions
Swedish start-up Arevo hopes to launch in Brazil in 2027 thanks to a €7.3 million funding round to expand its arginine-powered fertiliser and launch into global markets
Biopesticides on the rise: Pamela Marrone maps the future of sustainable crop protection
New study outlines how biologicals are reshaping pest management; why Brazil is leading the charge, and what other markets can learn
PepsiCo and Soil Capital join forces to regenerate rapeseed farming across Europe
New partnership aims to transform 35,000 acres of farmland in the UK, France, and Belgium through tailored regenerative practices and farmer incentives
Ploughing into trouble: Rothamsted study warns soil erosion is top threat to global food security
New research highlights urgent need for innovation to restore soil resilience and safeguard long-term productivity
Klim launches digital companion to de-risk regenerative agriculture for farmers and F&B giants
New tool aims to boost farmer engagement and deliver reliable, scalable data across global supply chains
Genomines raises $45M to grow nickel from plants, not mines
French start-up Genomines has raised an oversubscribed $45 million Series A to scale its groundbreaking approach to metal extraction
Food safety fears as nanoplastics found in crops
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
Sustainable September
Ag’s carbon market opportunity: How this start-up uses AI to analyse soil health
Soil in Formation (SIF) created a data platform to show soil’s ability to sequester carbon — a tool that can help develop the ag industry’s carbon market
NeoFarm breaks ground on Europe’s largest agroecological vegetable farm following €30m fundraise
French agtech pioneer accelerates rollout of robotized organic farming infrastructure across Europe
Robots vs. mildew: Angus Soft Fruits turns to tech after scorching summer
UV-powered robots help Scottish berry growers protect crops and boost yields amid climate challenges, the company reveals
Improving nutrient efficiency: Loveland Products releases Extract XC for crop residue
Loveland Products’ microbial-based input Extract XC is providing farmers a way to store crop nutrients for next year’s season
PepsiCo, Mars and ADM push regenerative agriculture in Poland
The trio have joined forces to launch a regenerative agriculture programme in Poland, initially supporting 24 farmers adopt sustainable practices across their crop rotations
Furious British farmers ‘fed up’ as M&S sets 100% regenerative agriculture target
More tech is needed for more farmers, says the UK retailer, whose newly announced ‘Plan A for Farming’ plan includes a commitment that all its British products will come from farms using regenerative practices by 2030
Klim’s UK arrival: a new era for regenerative food systems?
There is ‘huge potential’ for regenerative agriculture adoption in the UK despite the rolling back of incentives for farmers, says German insetting company Klim as it enters the British market
Sustainable September
3 ways to improve soil health: Redox agronomist shares insight on reversing troubling ag trend
Redox Bio-Nutrients’ commercial agronomist shares how the family-owned bio-nutrition company is using a three-pronged approach to improving soil health and leveraging a new research farm to inform product development
InSoil strengthens position in Europe’s carbon credit market with global verification
Climate finance company InSoil readies itself for carbon credit market growth as it earns SCS Global verification for its carbon programme.
MyEasyFarm AI enhances carbon data accuracy for Gaïago
French company MyEasyFarm will provide advanced measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) services for bio-fertiliser producer Gaïago’s Soil Carbon programme
Sustainable September
Lucent Bio readies Brazil expansion, following research paper release
Lucent Bio is continuing its commercialization push beyond Canada with the help of recent research, as the agtech company looks to close its Series A round by the end of the year
Sustainable September
Sustainable fertiliser company Phospholutions grows RhizoSorb distribution
Phospholutions expanded access to its fertiliser RhizoSorb in North America with partnerships from The Andersons and MustGrow Biologics, as the company seeks growth in South America
Nofence upgrades virtual fencing tech to collar rural area connectivity
Virtual fencing company Nofence has launched a new collar-to-collar communication system that improves connectivity for its virtual fencing collars, especially in remote areas with poor mobile signal
Autonomous tractors… a cornerstone of a more environmentally sustainable food system?
Driverless machinery on farms offers a host of eco-friendly benefits compared to traditional heavy agricultural equipment, says a farmer who uses the same innovation as Jeremy Clarkson
Ag movers & shakers for August 2025: Ceradis, Groundwork BioAg, Switch Bioworks make executive appointments
August 2025 was another big month for executive news across the agriculture industry, with biotech companies Groundwork BioAg, Switch Bioworks, and Ceradis appointing executives, while Corteva made a legal appointment and Redox Bio-Nutrients reinforced...
Calls for soil carbon market to become more accessible for smaller-scale regenerative producers
A structural redesign is needed to align the soil carbon market with regenerative farming, claims the European nonprofit Climate Farmers
Regenerative farming project tackles lack of credible data
The UK will be a pilot location for a Europe-wide project designed to validate and verify the impact of regenerative farming practices in potato production
Fighting fire with biologicals: Living Roots aims to tackle slash-and-burn agriculture in SEA
Thailand-based biologicals firm Living Roots is aiming to tackle large scale crop burning with solution that accelerates the natural decomposition process while enriching soil fertility.
How good is crushed volcanic rock at storing carbon? It’s all about the soil, say scientists
Spreading crushed volcanic rock on farmland could help capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and even boost crop yields, a new Anglo-French study suggests. But success depends on local soil conditions
Soil health analytics start-up TerraBlaster closes oversubscribed $4m pre-seed round
TerraBlaster digs into soil health metrics with laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
UK retailers step up net zero farming push
Major grocers actively investing in farm-level innovation
IFA’s Cultivate Challenge finalists spell out high-priority topics for global fertiliser industry
The International Fertiliser Association (IFA) has announced the 13 finalists for the first-ever IFA Cultivate Challenge
Farmers ‘more engaged’ with carbon insets vs offsets but policy uncertainty a threat, warns Soil Capital
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
Midwest farmers dig into soil health data with Waypoint Analytical
Waypoint Analytical expanded its laboratory footprint with a facility in Grand Island, Nebraska, which is helping Midwest farmers understand soil metrics, as many growers face threats to their livelihoods
ProGro Bio plans expansion into biocontrol market, seeks EPA approval
ProGro Bio is moving into the fungicide and pesticide market, pending EPA approval of its Rhizol product for use as a biocontrol, as the company begins to fundraise for its Series A round
‘From the ground up’: Land x Launch NZ ropes in five start-ups to tackle gaps in soil health
Land x Launch New Zealand brings together five agtech start-ups to address critical gaps in soil health management with innovative solutions
Fertile but fragile: Soil study of two key Indian agricultural regions reveals vast potential and critical vulnerabilities
A new soil study on Maharashtra’s Akole and Nandurbar regions uncovers strong agricultural potential alongside significant challenges, with researchers calling for urgent intervention.