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
Soil health
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.
Doktar eyes growth after €7.5m fundraise
Dutch-based precision ag company Doktar is primed for expansion after securing €7.5 million in funds, it tells us
Miraterra acquires Trace Genomics to expand into soil biology measurements
Miraterra accelerates its revenue plan with the purchase of Trace Genomics
World Agri-Tech South America Summit 2025
Brazilian biologicals start-up Symbiomics closes Series A round with Corteva’s help
Seed and crop protection company Corteva eyes biologicals growth in Brazil, as ag biologicals start-up Symbiomics closes its Series A for an undisclosed amount of money and advances the use of biologicals in the region
Why collaboration, co-development, and co-design are essential to drive adoption
Modern farmers are increasingly recognising the need to embrace new agricultural technologies. But despite growing interest, some barriers to adoption remain
Optimised blend: Two-year study finds combining organic and chemical fertilisers boosts soil health and crop yields
A two-year field study from China reveals that using an optimum combination of organic and chemical fertilisers enhances soil and grain output
Wood ash as potassium fertiliser leads to over three-fold increase in crop biomass
Wood ash as potassium fertiliser alternative increases komatsuna biomass by 3.31 times, according to a study from Japan
‘Fear of finance rejection’ stalks adoption of innovative farming practices
With the fear of getting rejected by traditional financial institutions a huge deterrent to trying innovative practices, finance providers InSoil and Key Carbon have joined forces to raise €100 million to give to European farmers to adopt regenerative...
Pivot Bio reports biologicals usage uptick in 2024 impact report
Usage of Pivot Bio’s biologicals grew in 2024, reducing synthetic fertiliser dependence and associated environmental impacts, like nitrate leaching
Calling for backup: Research reveals three bacteria that shield rice from cadmium
A new study from China reveals the three bacteria that rice plants recruit to help it cope with cadmium soil contamination
Regenerative farms ‘more productive and efficient’, European study shows
A report from the European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture (EARA) shows that farmers who adopt to regenerative agriculture can achieve significantly higher overall productivity and input efficiency compared to conventional practices. Which...
State of the Sector
How crop protection is evolving in the face of high-stake pressures – exclusive analysis
In this ‘State of the Sector’ exclusive report, we explore the innovations advancing crop protection and challenges hindering it in the face of mounting pressure to feed a growing population.
Getting into the weeds of the no-till vs regenerative agriculture debate
Critics have rounded on the assumption that no-till farming is a foundational practice within regenerative agriculture. The issue could have widespread implications for the sector
Investors urged to back regenerative farming as Brazil fertiliser plan threatens net zero goals
Investors are being called to promote regenerative farming and greener inputs as Brazil’s fertiliser expansion risks undermining its net-zero targets and pose risks to public health.
Why it’s time for snack producers to dig into regenerative agriculture
Regenerative agriculture is more than a trend: it’s a fundamental rethink of how we grow, source and sell food. As pressure mounts to deliver food that does more than just taste good, food producers have a pivotal role to play
Start-up profile
‘We could turn desert-like soil healthy in five years’: The father and son boosting soil health with microbes
Soil regeneration start-up CroBio is using biotechnology to prevent crop loss from drought conditions. It tells us how it is taking on an ‘incredibly challenging’ global regulatory environment, and how its product is helping farmers navigate a...
Tech revolution: Earthsense aims to transform commercial palm oil farming with AI-powered bots
Earthsense is aiming to expand its autonomous AI-powered robots across Asia by 2026.
Six ways to scale regen ag in Europe
Public-private collaboration is vital for agriculture to move towards regenerative farming practices, according to a new report by Carlsberg Group.
Soil… the next frontier?
From gut health to mental health and immune system health, the growing understanding of the link between soil health and human health is driving development of new technologies in agriculture that aim to improve both soil quality and human wellbeing. But...
Re-wilding oil palm: Wild Asia goes back-to-basics to help farmers adopt regenerative methods
Social enterprise Wild Asia is championing a traditional approach to palm oil farming, encouraging smallholders to stop seeing the crop as a commodity and adopt regenerative methods.
Lack of policies, investments, local demand hinder sustainable agriculture advancement in SEA
Sustainable agriculture in South East Asia is lagging behind due to policy gaps, insufficient investments, and weak local demand, says experts.
Agroecology: How introducing natural flora can still protect yields
Agroecology - a means of integrating more sustainability and nature into agricultural practices – does not need to be at the expense of yields, provided the right data and expertise is followed.
CoverCress fends off uncertainty over future of sustainable fuel production
As the US biofuels sector awaits clarity over industry incentives from the new Trump administration, winter oilseed crop producer CoverCress remains confident that demand for renewable fuel feedstocks can continue to grow.