Why agtech start-ups failed last year – and a playbook for 2026
Analysis claims last year’s collapses stemmed from structural cost‑adoption mismatches – not broken technology – and outlines where disciplined growth will re‑emerge
Archives for January 28, 2026
What does the re-emergence of industrial policy mean for the future of U.S. agriculture?
Governments around the world are embracing industrial policy again, as threats to the global supply chain demonstrate the need for domestic production and consumption, one ag economist argues
Can biostimulants help farmers reduce fertiliser spend? Redox president discusses cost-saving benefits
Redox Bio-Nutrients has certified the composition, efficacy, and safety of its Mainstay Si product with The Fertilizer Institute, as farmers across the globe search for ways to reduce their input costs amid market volatility
State of the Sector
Rice and resilience: Behind the efforts to safeguard an increasingly fragile system– exclusive analysis
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.
Shaping outcomes: Funding differences steer agtech development across emerging markets
Agtech startups in emerging markets are developing along divergent paths as funding differences determine which solutions attract capital and achieve viable exits.
Farmers back photosynthesis tech but warn of market hurdles for rice and potato crops
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.