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
Archives for September 17, 2025
Start-up profile
‘No one’s made it yet’: Fotenix founder on why UK agtech needs more than just great tech
Charles Veys says the UK is rich in innovation but poor in adoption – and that’s what his AI-powered crop diagnostics start-up is determined to change. With new government grants and a fresh £2.1m raise, Fotenix is betting big on scalable, accessible agtech
World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit Mexico 2025
Future-proofing Mexico’s ag sector: World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit to bring LatAm together
Mexico’s ag sector remains robust in the face of multiple headwinds from trade challenge to climate change, as agtech will play a crucial role in future-proofing the sector
From Quebec to the globe: Zone Agtech, Farm Credit Canada help start-ups scale
Zone Agtech is helping start-up establish themselves in Quebec and beyond with two initiatives, made possible by support from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and SVG Ventures | THRIVE Canada
Marine ingredients vital for aquafeed, novel alternatives cannot fully replace them – IFFO
The Marine Ingredients Organisation (IFFO) says marine ingredients play a crucial role in aquafeed and that novel alternatives are better positioned to complement rather than completely replace them.
Carbon markets getting stronger as businesses take on responsibilities to mitigate climate change
Corporates are showing greater interest in carbon offsetting to tackle climate change and supply chain risks as shifting government policies fall short, claims the co-founder of Mitti Labs.