News and Analysis on Global Agri-Tech Innovation, Investment and Regulation
Farmer fury at the decision not to lift pesticide restrictions is a symptom of the lack of awareness of alternative solutions to neonicotinoid insecticides, claims bioinsecticide company Eden Research
While nature-friendly farming methods improve both biodiversity and crop yields, government subsidies may be required to make it as profitable as conventional farming, says a UK study
Smallholders in East Kalimantan face steep hurdles to meet EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements, including unclear land tenure and limited traceability tools, as initiatives like SHINES work to close the compliance gap.
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?
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
In this Top 10 recap, AgTechNavigator spotlights the most-read stories of July 2025, covering breakthrough innovations, rising startups, and the trends shaping the future of farming
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
China’s new national filing system for livestock and poultry farms will attempt to unify regulatory standards and strengthen oversight of large-scale farming operations.
Product segregation is a critical challenge for agribusinesses as the EU’s deforestation regulation takes effect, says traceability expert Koltiva
Industry needs to look in the mirror and take maximum responsibility for the future of food, claims Dick Hordijk, CEO of swine genetics company, Topigs Norsvin
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) is considering support for saké producers as staple rice boom pressures supply of raw materials.
Ringfenced EU funding for farming is being cut by more than a fifth under new proposals
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is largely projected to benefit larger growers, leaving challenges for small and medium farmers to adopt agtech solutions, as VC investors continue to pull away from the sector, according to PitchBook
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Non-profit ConectarAgro is empowering Brazil’s agtech revolution by boosting internet connectivity in rural farm communities
Europe has untapped demand for nature-based carbon credits, according to separate reports from Estonia-based climate tech company Arbonics and UK specialist bank Oxbury
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Latin America’s agtech sector is capitalizing on changing global trade dynamics, as Brazil is nearly a year away from its next presidential election that could breathe new life into the region’s start-up ecosystem
Asia’s aquaculture eel industry is bracing for disruption as the European Union (EU) pushes for stricter enforcement on the endangered species trade.
A year on from the commercial release of its hybrid true potato seed varieties in Kenya, trials have delivered 3-4x the yield of local varieties. It is now eying other markets, it tells AgTechNavigator. But it’s a slow business to bake
Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) claim to have discovered new cooling technology that can enhance crop yields and introduce new crops to arid regions like Saudi Arabia at affordable costs
Engaging a new generation of agricultural professionals is critical to Europe’s farming future, according to a new study from EIT Food Consumer Observatory. Tech is crucial too
CropLife International President and CEO Emily Rees wants improved global value-chain cooperation to address geopolitical volatility and ensure future food productivity
Japan is driving technological innovation to mitigate challenges in domestic vegetable farming as demand continues to climb
New World screwworm flies pose a threat to North American livestock, but innovative technology can play a crucial role in preventing the pest’s resurgence in the US
The rapid expansion of AI applications in agriculture – particularly those collecting data and providing real-time advice – will significantly impact workforce needs in the sector, according to the UK-based Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture...
As the global agriculture industry wrestles with AMR, tighter regulations, and the call for sustainability, bacteriophage-based solutions have emerged as a promising - but complex - alternative to antibiotics
Japan is calling for more acceptance of corporations owning farmland as they risk abandonment with an ageing agricultural workforce
Researchers have called for the EU to allow new genomic techniques (NGTs), such as gene editing, in organic farming. They argue this could help achieve the European Green Deal’s target of 25% organic agriculture by 2030, sparking renewed policy debate...
Japan will prioritise the development of technologies in an effort to boost its troubled fishing and aquaculture industries, according to a white paper published by Japan’s Fisheries Agency (JFA)
With EU agriculture losing an average of €28 billion annually due to extreme weather, and with projections indicating that losses could exceed €40bn per year by 2050 under current emissions trends, new analysis is calling for more action, including by...
‘Consistent, reliable capital is needed to scale innovation in agriculture and animal health’
‘Investors are becoming more discerning, not less committed’
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...
‘Beyond disease resistance, the technology also reduces the susceptibility of pigs to secondary bacterial infections’
Improved policies worldwide have been cited for the accelerated adoption of drones for agriculture use by 90% since 2020, says Chinese giant DJI.
Indonesia and Jordan sign an agricultural pact to boost trade, training, technical collaboration, and more to strengthen bilateral ties and improve food security.
Investors are being called to promote regenerative farming and greener inputs as Brazil’s fertiliser expansion risks undermining its net-zero targets and pose risks to public health.
As Trump’s funding freeze promises to upend agricultural research at US universities, there are fears that fewer breakthrough companies will be founded. But others spot an opportunity for the US to realigning its research and investment priorities...
Trump’s tariff hikes have thrown a spotlight on the weaknesses in the agri-food supply chain, revealing vulnerabilities that have long gone unaddressed.
Disease continues to cause significant economic losses across global pork production systems
Country profile
With President Milei’s ‘shock therapy’ well underway, investors are already seeing a transformation, reports Harry Holmes.
President Trump has defended the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs he has imposed on US imports from around the world saying they will create a ‘booming’ domestic economy. But agricultural groups in and outside the US have responded with a mix of criticism,...
Although there is currently no active ceasefire in Gaza after the initial ceasefire in effect since January 19 collapsed, thoughts had begun turning towards the rebuild of Gaza’s agricultural sector. Harry Holmes reports on what would be a ‘momentous’ job.
Reducing food waste and investing in tech to improve shelf life are among the priorities unveiled by South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA).
Despite efforts to diffuse tensions between the US, Canada, Mexico and China, Trump’s tariffs leave the four nations on the cusp of a trade war
Sustainable agriculture in South East Asia is lagging behind due to policy gaps, insufficient investments, and weak local demand, says experts.
Opinion
The European Commission’s new agri-food strategy makes some positive overtures to the agtech sector. But more meat on the bones is needed, particularly regarding financial incentives for farmers.
The renewable fuel sector is braced for bad news regarding the 45Z credit, seen as a key enabler of the sector’s growth in the US.
Higher costs and supply chain uncertainties might deter investment in research and development, slowing the pace of innovation in the agtech sector.
As the US biofuels sector awaits clarity over industry incentives from the new Trump administration, winter oilseed crop producer CoverCress remains confident that demand for renewable fuel feedstocks can continue to grow.
American drone makers believe that innovation and competition will grow as the government considers curbs on Chinese vehicles over security fears. But Chinese drone makers are fighting back against what they call ‘baseless allegations’, while...