News and Analysis on Global Agri-Tech Innovation, Investment and Regulation
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
U.S. farmers are preparing for next year’s season with the help of Loveland Products’ fertiliser biocatalyst Titan XC and Extract XC
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
Bayer continues to face legal pressures from its herbicide Roundup, but management is confident the issue will be resolved in 2026
The original equipment manufacturer is using AI to help farmers save on their crop inputs
As the US moves to approve the world’s first protein-based biofungicide, Biotalys’ flagship product remains in Europe’s regulatory pipeline. Is cautious oversight holding back innovation?
Corteva posted a quarter of growth, as the seed and crop protection company lays the foundation for its business split next year
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
€10bn unit to gain autonomy as BASF reshapes its agribusiness strategy under “Winning Ways”
ECCA urges EU to remove barriers to post-patent plant protection products PPPs, arguing it will boost farm profitability, sustainability – and attract younger farmers
UK start-up BugBiome is harnessing plant-derived microbes to develop a new generation of bioinsecticides – but scaling biological pest control comes with formulation and regulatory hurdles
With its proprietary AI engine, Micropep is accelerating the discovery of micropeptide-based biocontrols – offering a sustainable, scalable complement to synthetic agrochemicals
Industry leaders express cautious optimism as the European Commission signals intent to overhaul crop protection rules, potentially unlocking faster access to biopesticides and post-patent products
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Market volatility is driving fertiliser prices up, pressuring farmers to find innovative solutions to manage their margins
UK crop protection innovator Moa Technology and global agchem firm Nufarm have accelerated development of a novel mode of action, reaching a key milestone a year ahead of industry norms
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
2026 is teeing up to be a challenging year for grain producers due to declining commodity prices and higher input costs, with growers seeking novel solutions like Tidal Grow’s AlignN fertiliser to save money
UK-based Messium, which uses hyperspectral satellites and AI-driven crop growth models to measure crop nitrogen from space, is eyeing expansion after securing a £3.3 million seed investment
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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
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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
The UK company says it sees real potential in cracking the “super tough conundrum” of bioherbicides after announcing the discovery of chemistries that could form an entirely new category of crop protection product
Californian specialty crop growers are facing numerous threats to their livelihoods, including climate change-induced wildfires, higher crop input costs, and trade challenges
Farmers could soon apply microbes to crops to ‘reprogram’ them to be resistant against pests, diseases and environmental stress such as drought and heat, as a new research project gets under way
Corteva remains bullish on its growth plans for the rest of 2025, focusing on opportunities in Latin America and success in its biologicals business
Bayer’s crop science division delivered stronger-than-expected earnings despite regulatory and market tests. Is this evidence that its focus on innovation to differentiate itself from generic competitors is beginning to pay off?
One of Europe’s largest asset managers entirely focused on environmental sustainability has entered the sustainable agriculture sector with acquisition of Spanish biological crop solutions platform Agronova
UK-based NetZeroNitrogen hopes to launch a bioinoculant for rice farming next year after a $6.6 million seed round
Regulatory submissions are under way in major markets for Bayer’s first new herbicide mechanism of action in over three decades, with the first launch expected in Brazil in 2028
The International Fertiliser Association (IFA) has announced the 13 finalists for the first-ever IFA Cultivate Challenge
Research coming out of Mexico’s Tecnologico de Monterrey is demonstrating the potential of nanoparticles as an alternative to synthetic fertilizers and genetically modified crops
Flagship Pioneering – the US company behind RNA-based vaccine maker Moderna and ag trailblazers Indigo and Inari – has unveiled Terrana Biosciences after four years in stealth. Its RNA platform has a host of potential applications in agriculture, Terrana...
Aquaculture and pet remain target feed markets
As crop protection company Adama introduces a new mode of action for cereal fungicides, we asked the company about the challenge of developing synthetic chemical solutions amid the growing demand for sustainable crop protection solutions with reduced...
Moa Technology is set to test 70,000 micro-bacterial extracts from a library of natural products never-before screened for herbicides.
Zespri, the world’s largest kiwifruit marketer, has announced the launch of the second year of its ZAG Innovation Fund, a US$2 million initiative to accelerating sustainable innovation in the kiwifruit industry.
Bacteriophages — viruses that infect bacteria — could be a promising alternative to synthetic pesticides for plant disease management, say researchers in Poland and Spain.
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.
New plant-breeding techniques offer huge opportunities to scale controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and make new products profitable, but greater industry, academic and policymaker buy-in is needed for success.
The Californian start-up, which uses genetically engineered seeds to create ‘talking’ plants that can warn farmers of the first signs of fungal disease, has successfully completed the FDA’s New Protein Consultation process for the fluorescent protein...
The company has announced it has successfully scaled up fermentation of its methane-eating microbes to 17,000 liters, achieving commercial-scale production.
The coffee giant has unearthed a new solution for disposing of spent coffee grounds in the UK.
Integrating organic and inorganic fertilisers can improve eco-efficiency and sustainability in rice cultivation, which could hold significant implications for rice growers in mid-latitudes.
Agtech companies are celebrating recognition in TIME magazine’s best inventions for 2024. Does it mark a turning point in wider perceptions of the industry?
French insect company Innovafeed is celebrating after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded it an $11 million grant as part of its Fertiliser Production Expansion Programme (FPEP).
A new report flags the growing demand for data, circular innovation and market access for precision bred commodities in the UK.
The Danish company has secured €3.5 million in seed funding to develop a sustainable and decentralised method for producing ammonia.
Induced resistance, where plants’ immune systems are activated in a controlled way that prepares them to fight pests and disease, could help build a sustainable and resilient agricultural system, according to researchers.
Research led by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) has revealed that aesthetic grading, which focuses on the appearance of apples, leads to significant food losses without economically benefiting farmers.
Farmers are not resistant change, says Phil Bicknell, CEO at the newly merged UK-Agri-Tech Centre. But the “three Cs” of communication, collaboration and cash are needed to help them adopt newer sustainable practices.