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.
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
Major grocers actively investing in farm-level innovation
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
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Brazil might be leading the sustainable agricultural revolution, but trade challenges and macroeconomic issues threaten the country’s economic ambitions
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
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
Weetabix Food Company has recorded a 50% reduction in on-farm wheat emissions among farmers who participated in a sustainable agriculture trial in the UK
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Brazil’s sustainable ag sector is propelling the country’s economy, while government action and innovative technologies are crucial to developing its next hot commodity — carbon
Carbon nanodot technology is poised to make RNA-based biopesticides and other active ingredients more effective, believes a British spin-out
With the fear of getting rejected by traditional financial institutions a huge deterrent to trying innovative practices, finance providers InSoil and Key Carbon have joined forces to raise €100 million to give to European farmers to adopt regenerative...
A report from the European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture (EARA) shows that farmers who adopt to regenerative agriculture can achieve significantly higher overall productivity and input efficiency compared to conventional practices. Which...
Japan’s Suntory Group sees regenerative farming practices, such as the use of biochar, as essential to securing the future of agricultural produce
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.
‘Investors are becoming more discerning, not less committed’
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...
Critics have rounded on the assumption that no-till farming is a foundational practice within regenerative agriculture. The issue could have widespread implications for the sector
Spain’s InsectBiotech is advancing towards commercialisation with new production, targeting €150m revenue by 2031 on the back of opportunities in animal feed, bio-stimulants, and biofuel
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.
Regenerative agriculture is more than a trend: it’s a fundamental rethink of how we grow, source and sell food. As pressure mounts to deliver food that does more than just taste good, food producers have a pivotal role to play
A new report by the British Ecological Society assesses the evidence that regenerative agriculture can improve soil health, increase biodiversity and minimise environmental damage. Advancing technologies and innovation will be crucial in this transition,...
Start-up profile
Soil regeneration start-up CroBio is using biotechnology to prevent crop loss from drought conditions. It tells us how it is taking on an ‘incredibly challenging’ global regulatory environment, and how its product is helping farmers navigate a...
Regenerative agriculture experts have called for standardised measurement and verification of the likes of soil health, water quality and biodiversity to boost the sector’s credibility.
Most European landowners want to plant new forests to earn carbon income, but cost and knowledge gaps are holding them back.
With cumulative equity raised of more than $720 million, seed design start-up Inari is attracting significant support from investors. We caught up with Inari CFO Lara Smith Weber to learn more about the company’s innovative technology and asset-light...
Public-private collaboration is vital for agriculture to move towards regenerative farming practices, according to a new report by Carlsberg Group.
After closing a recent funding round, UK start-up Elaniti plans to speed up the development of its flagship product – a soon-to-launch digital decision support tool for agribusinesses that uses AI and DNA sequencing to decode the microbial composition of...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a loan of up to €35 million with GreenLight Biosciences España to support research and production of ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi)-based biocontrols.
Sustainable agriculture in South East Asia is lagging behind due to policy gaps, insufficient investments, and weak local demand, says experts.
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.
US-based Jord BioScience, which provides customisable microbial solutions for agriculture, has announced the closing of its Series B round.
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.
UK specialist bank Oxbury – which provides financial services to British farmers and the agricultural sector – has launched a new loan facility to incentivise and reward farmers to make sustainable changes.
The company’s methane-eating microbes have received organic farming certification.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has outlined the “existential threat” in the US posed by a myriad of worsening health metrics, pointing a finger at the food and ag industry as one cause.
ADM has partnered with Berlin-based Klim to expand its regenerative agriculture programme across Germany.
Google has announced new purchase agreements with companies Varaha and Charm Industrial to help accelerate and scale biochar as a carbon removal solution.
Bayer has teamed up with the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel to jointly scale winter canola in the US as a biomass-based feedstock for renewable fuel. It is has also announced a deal with Canada-based Smart...
Applying regenerative practices to US corn and soy farms could yield an incremental economic value of up to $250 billion, with potential annual returns of $20 to $60 per acre for the first 10 years, estimates new analysis from McKinsey. But significant...
The coffee giant has unearthed a new solution for disposing of spent coffee grounds in the UK.
Experts are meeting in Spain to highlight the role of regenerative agriculture in reducing the climate footprint and boost the profitability of crops.
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.
The two biggest global climate funds are failing to get finance to grassroots farmer organisations where it can have the most impact, claims new researched released during the Food, Agriculture, and Water Day at the COP29 climate summit.
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?
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is partnering with EIT Food, the world’s largest food innovation community, to launch a new accelerator bub for start-ups in the EU.
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.