News and Analysis on Global Agri-Tech Innovation, Investment and Regulation
A regenerative agriculture pilot in Central Kalimantan shows promising gains in soil health and productivity, yet broader adoption calls for improvements to farmers’ capacity, access to organic fertilisers, stakeholder involvement, and government support.
A study on winter wheat yield in Henan, China has uncovered how the full impact of extreme weather lags by one to two years, offering a crucial window for preventative action.
Creating a sustainable agri-food supply chain requires collaboration across industry stakeholders, with a specific focus on ensuring agtech can actually deliver results for farmers and ranchers
Arkema launches the Castor Farmer Education Fund (CFEF) to scale up training in sustainable farming practices and boost the environmental, social, and economic resilience of India’s castor farming communities.
Can legislation like the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and an upcoming Farm Bill be the key to a more sustainable ag sector in the US?
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.
Major grocers actively investing in farm-level innovation
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
Data transparency is reportedly key to help UK dairy farmers unlock one of the most overlooked opportunities to reduce carbon emissions - the cow’s daily ration
New ag initiatives aim to protect Pakistan’s agriculture from climate change, offering financial protection and boosting its overall resilience against climate risks
Taiwan approves two new blue carbon methodologies for mangrove afforestation and seagrass restoration, unlocking new tools that will support its 2050 net-zero ambitions.
Vietnam’s key low-emission rice project is delivering higher yields and profits while cutting costs and carbon, earning further support from government.
With support from HSBC, the Bayan Family of Foundations and Mayani have launched a climate resilience initiative in the Philippines, aiming to build it into a lasting nationwide movement.
Early-stage insurance is key to unlocking capital in a volatile and often opaque carbon market, believes UK-based company Artio. It claims to be the first insurer dedicated to de-risking global carbon credit projects from the idea stage, before any...
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
Land x Launch New Zealand brings together five agtech start-ups to address critical gaps in soil health management with innovative solutions
A new soil study on Maharashtra’s Akole and Nandurbar regions uncovers strong agricultural potential alongside significant challenges, with researchers calling for urgent intervention.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed partnerships with Rabobank and DLL to provide €1 billion in loans targeting SMEs and mid-caps focused on sustainability and agriculture
Vietnam and Japan are set to launch circular cassava production model which aims to make cassava production greener and enhance the value of one of Vietnam’s key exports
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
DiMuto introduces Indonesian-grown raspberries to Singapore for the first time, but doubts that short-haul sourcing will become mainstream due to limited scalability.
The Cropsafe project, created by Norwegian biorefinery owner Borregaard, has received €4.9 million in funding from the EU’s Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) to develop bio-based solutions for pest control in potatoes, tomatoes and bananas
Indonesian coffee cooperative ALKO Sumatra Kopi is tapping advanced traceability technology to give farmers visibility as it expands internationally.
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
A new report is warning about opaque tuna fishing supply chains, claiming that many companies are reluctant to resolve it despite already having the tools to ensure transparency
Japan is encouraging the overseas expansion of its decarbonisation technology to enhance food security internationally and domestically
It is only the second US company to use this technology
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
Sustainable material company envoPAP will be able to upcycle 150,000 tonnes of agricultural waste once it opens its manufacturing facility in India this year.
Verta Bioenergy has detailed how it hopes to ‘replace coal’ with biomass pellets containing ‘under valorised’ livestock waste, with the Philippines its number one target
Japan’s Suntory Group sees regenerative farming practices, such as the use of biochar, as essential to securing the future of agricultural produce
The GrowHub is positioning itself to tap into the “huge” demand for carbon credits from Vietnam as the country launches its pilot Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) this year
Aquaculture and pet remain target feed markets
State of the Sector
In this ‘State of the Sector’ exclusive report, we explore the innovations advancing crop protection and challenges hindering it in the face of mounting pressure to feed a growing population.
Farmers in California do not have to choose between growing crops or installing solar panels — they can do both and be better off financially, according to new analysis
The Decarbonising Rice project is aiming to produce 50,000 tonnes of low-emission rice by 2029 as it moves to trial solutions in India, Laos, and Cambodia.
Now in its fifth year, the event returns to São Paulo on June 24-25 where 700 leaders from across the global agtech landscape – including agribusinesses, cooperatives, start-ups, investors, government agencies, and technology leaders – will discuss the...
Ag-byproducts such as peach and black locust sawdust can replace oak in shiitake mushroom cultivation as a sustainable solution that maintains high yields and nutritional quality, says research
Methane busting startup closed $15m Series A round late last month
Australia’s Lockyer Valley Foods aims to bring food production back onshore and boost the country’s fruit and vegetable industry with a A$50m circular canning facility
A new study suggests that onion peel could become a powerful tool for the dairy industry to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve feed efficiency.
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.
State of the sector
In the first of our ‘State of the Sector’ exclusive reports, we assess how innovation in aquaculture can help overcome considerable challenges and meet growing consumer demand.
‘Benefits are clear but transition presents operational challenges’
C-Lock is eyeing smarter sensors to track heat stress, ketones, and feed intake in cows.
Trump’s tariff hikes have thrown a spotlight on the weaknesses in the agri-food supply chain, revealing vulnerabilities that have long gone unaddressed.
Will ‘science of spread’ ensure adoption of digial tools by farmers?
Grass protein has a superior amino acid profile to soy, claims Grassa.
Earthsense is aiming to expand its autonomous AI-powered robots across Asia by 2026.
Louis Dreyfus Company and ofi are early adopters of open-data platform