News and Analysis on Global Agri-Tech Innovation, Investment and Regulation
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
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 Bioworks and Bayer have extended their multi-year partnership to develop microbial nitrogen fixation technology that could reduce reliance on synthetic fertilisers
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 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
New study outlines how biologicals are reshaping pest management; why Brazil is leading the charge, and what other markets can learn
New partnership aims to transform 35,000 acres of farmland in the UK, France, and Belgium through tailored regenerative practices and farmer incentives
New research highlights urgent need for innovation to restore soil resilience and safeguard long-term productivity
New tool aims to boost farmer engagement and deliver reliable, scalable data across global supply chains
French start-up Genomines has raised an oversubscribed $45 million Series A to scale its groundbreaking approach to metal extraction
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
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
French agtech pioneer accelerates rollout of robotized organic farming infrastructure across Europe
UV-powered robots help Scottish berry growers protect crops and boost yields amid climate challenges, the company reveals
Loveland Products’ microbial-based input Extract XC is providing farmers a way to store crop nutrients for next year’s season
The trio have joined forces to launch a regenerative agriculture programme in Poland, initially supporting 24 farmers adopt sustainable practices across their crop rotations
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
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
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
Climate finance company InSoil readies itself for carbon credit market growth as it earns SCS Global verification for its carbon programme.
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 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
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
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
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
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...
A structural redesign is needed to align the soil carbon market with regenerative farming, claims the European nonprofit Climate Farmers
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
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.
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
TerraBlaster digs into soil health metrics with laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
Major grocers actively investing in farm-level innovation
The International Fertiliser Association (IFA) has announced the 13 finalists for the first-ever IFA Cultivate Challenge
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
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 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
Land x Launch New Zealand brings together five agtech start-ups to address critical gaps in soil health management with innovative solutions
A new soil study on Maharashtra’s Akole and Nandurbar regions uncovers strong agricultural potential alongside significant challenges, with researchers calling for urgent intervention.
Dutch-based precision ag company Doktar is primed for expansion after securing €7.5 million in funds, it tells us
Miraterra accelerates its revenue plan with the purchase of Trace Genomics
World Agri-Tech South America Summit 2025
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
Modern farmers are increasingly recognising the need to embrace new agricultural technologies. But despite growing interest, some barriers to adoption remain
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 alternative increases komatsuna biomass by 3.31 times, according to a study from Japan
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...
Usage of Pivot Bio’s biologicals grew in 2024, reducing synthetic fertiliser dependence and associated environmental impacts, like nitrate leaching
A new study from China reveals the three bacteria that rice plants recruit to help it cope with cadmium soil contamination
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
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.
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