News and Analysis on Global Agri-Tech Innovation, Investment and Regulation
Japanese food manufacturers say high costs, unstable supply and weak direct ties with producers prevent them from shifting to domestically sourced raw materials.
Canada produces an abundance of high-quality food, but weak marketing and low global awareness are limiting the country’s ability to capitalise on its full agricultural potential.
Closing the gender gap in farming is critical to global food and economic security, with evidence showing that equal access to land, finance, and inputs could improve yields by up to 30%.
Export Development Canada (EDC) identifies significant growth opportunities across Asian markets as Canadian companies look to diversify their exports beyond the US.
Pinstone Pulse report finds 92% of farmers feel unrecognised for on‑farm sustainability progress – deepening a disconnect already flagged in last year’s Barclays‑commissioned analysis
Canada believes it can help meet Asia’s growing food needs, but an industry leader says complex regulations are slowing market access, raising costs and creating uncertainty for companies.
University of Oxford spinout expects precision‑bred wheat to reach UK farms within around five years, following the launch of a new consortium with seed giant KWS and Dyson Farming, the UK’s largest commercial farming operation
Future planning in agriculture must prioritise long-term stewardship to address climate, biodiversity, and food security challenges that unfold over decades, says an agribusiness leader.
Analysis claims last year’s collapses stemmed from structural cost‑adoption mismatches – not broken technology – and outlines where disciplined growth will re‑emerge
State of the Sector
In this State of the Sector report, AgTechNavigator examines how rice production is evolving under the pressures of climate volatility, labour shortages and rising costs, highlighting how innovation and policy is impacting this important staple crop.
Agricultural stakeholders are optimistic about biotechnology’s potential to supercharge photosynthesis in rice and potato crops, but have warned that market acceptance and pest resistance remain the ultimate barriers adoption.
China currently stands at a critical juncture in the global race for agricultural supremacy. While the country has made massive strides in laboratory research for New Breeding Technologies (NBTs), a significant ‘institutional fence’ is preventing these...
Vietnam faces tougher market access as the Philippines tightens rice standards, even while planning to import large volumes, says the vice president of the rice association.
Banks need to be more than mere partners for Vietnam to fulfil the ambitions of its One Million Hectares of High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice initiative, says Lộc Trời Group chairman.
Investor profile
Investor Naeem Lakhani believes fixing human health starts with fixing soils. His agtech fund, The First Thirty, is raising €100m to back companies connecting soil biology, food quality, and human health – powered by AI and collapsing genomics costs
Taiwan-based Ubiquity is seeking global partners to co-develop new food and ingredient products using its proprietary rapid germination technology.
Vietnam agriculture sector records massive losses across crops and livestock to the “severe and extreme” natural disasters in 2025.
India-based Modern Village Foundation (MVF) aims to close the adoption gap by delivering affordable agtech services to smallholder farmers through its unique model.
The Korea Agricultural Technology Promotion Agency is utilising tissue culture technology to enable faster field adoption of domestically developed new varieties seedlings.
PepsiCo did not just spend 2025 launching the latest on-trend snacks and beverages, as the consumer packaged goods (CPG) giant doubled down on its technological investments and innovation — all in effort to secure its supply chain
Influential former NFU president Baroness Batters calls for a “new deal” for British farming, highlighting that despite enthusiasm for technology it too often fails to align to business needs or find practical application on farms
AIC sets date for new sustainability scheme, ForFarmers in alliance with Bunge
As climate volatility and aggressive pathogens threaten global banana production, SynTech Research Group is investing in drone spraying, digital monitoring, and precision agriculture – while expanding its biologicals portfolio – to safeguard one of the...
Vinaseed targets rising demand in Laos for high-quality, climate-resilient seeds as the country accelerates its sustainability agenda, creating new growth opportunities in maize, rice, and vegetables.
India rolls out 31 new rice varieties that boost yields, strengthen climate resilience, enhance nutrition, and cater to regional grain preferences.
Investor profile
Three decades after pioneering impact investing, Amsterdam-based Pymwymic is still making the case that financial returns and positive change can – and must – go hand in hand
China’s ag ministry touts seed security as home-bred crop varieties reach 95% and domestic livestock and aquaculture brood stock surpass 80%, marking strong gains over its five-year seed revitalisation drive.
The International Rice Research Institute’s (IRRI) PaddyMitra chatbot underscores the importance of inclusivity and localisation in bridging the divide between modern farming and digital literacy.
Investor profile
Managing partner David Bowles explains why Yield Lab Europe avoids the hype, backs deep science, and leans on industry-tested networks to find agtech ventures that actually work – even if it means being the boring investor in the room
The Korea Agriculture Technology Promotion Agency (KOAT) set to launch a genomic analysis service for hanwoo cow in December to strengthen the competitiveness of Korea’s premium beef industry.
As climate volatility and data complexity rise, agentic AI is emerging as a powerful tool to help agrifood businesses move from reactive to proactive decision-making. But scaling the technology comes with its own set of challenges
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
Europe’s livestock sector is ready to transform - but progress is being held back, claim industry players
Over 3,000 traditional African vegetable seed samples journey to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, marking a major milestone in biodiversity conservation and climate resilience
Vietnam’s farmers are actively looking to export pomelos and avocados to China to expand its export opportunities and safeguard future growth
€10bn unit to gain autonomy as BASF reshapes its agribusiness strategy under “Winning Ways”
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
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
Innovative peatland rewetting project aims to cut emissions, boost food security, and future-proof British agriculture
China sees potential in rice–fish farming to advance circular, sustainable agricultural practices while also enhancing food and farmer security.
World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit London 2025
EarthDaily is rolling out a 10-satellite constellation that delivers high-resolution imagery to help reach smallholder farmers worldwide, allowing the company to target rice production in Asia
Agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi tells Japan’s Shine Muscat grape producers to gear up for export “as soon as possible” after criticism over licensing agreements to produce the prized fruit overseas.
Vietnam’s rice sector faces mounting pressure as the Philippines import ban could stay in place until year-end, raising concerns over further price falls for the top exporter.
World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit Mexico 2025
Mexico’s coffee industry is on the move, but technological investments are crucial to capitalizing on recent gains
World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit London 2025
From impact-led innovation and funding slowdowns to gaps in soil microbiome research, AgTechNavigator editors unpack the major takeaways from the 2025 World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London
Acquisition includes 17 feed mills
The UK Agri-Tech Centre aligns its efforts with the UK’s industrial strategy, focusing on four to five key areas where technology can address pressing agricultural challenges, explains its engagement director Helen Brooks
Digital Catapult’s latest cohort aims to future-proof the UK’s agri-food sector with deep tech innovation, tackling challenges from dairy forecasting to biodiversity monitoring
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) five-year plan aims to slash rice production costs by more than 60% through farmland consolidation and agricultural technology.