News and Analysis on Global Agri-Tech Innovation, Investment and Regulation
John Deere revenues declined in its third quarter (Q3) of 2025, but the company remained committed to agtech innovation, including AI and its satellite connectivity service, despite tariff headwinds
The Norwegian company behind the Thorvald autonomous robot – which zaps powdery mildew with high-intensity UV-C light – has raised £8.4m to scale operations both in the UK and US
California-based aerial automation company Pyka signed a 60-plane order with Latin American aviation leader Synerjet
Specialist lenders are looking to provide financial products and tailored lending solutions as agricultural firms and farmers feel the impact of a drop in agricultural sales
TRIC Robotics’ automated agriculture robots called Luna address pest and disease problems without chemical inputs, while also addressing labour challenges for US strawberry growers
The Japanese multinational’s strategic partnerships and acquisitions accelerate the speed to market of cutting-edge automation and robots, says Daria Batukhtina, senior strategic business development at Kubota Innovation Center Europe
4AG Robotics is deploying Series B funding to bolster its ability to make mushroom-harvesting robots, which are digging into the root challenges facing mushroom growers today
The ag robotics market remains robust, but deals like Bonsai Robotics acquiring Farm-ng might be a sign of more consolidation to come
Saga Robotics, the company behind the Thorvald robot, has announced a new three-way partnership in the UK with Bitwise Agronomy and Chambers Farm
Bonsai is following up its Series A round with a new service for autonomizing specialty crop production
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
The star of the documentary series Clarkson’s Farm, which follows the broadcaster’s experiences as a farmer, has praised the precision and efficiency of the AgBot T2 autonomous tractor made by the Dutch company AgXeed
Modern farmers are increasingly recognising the need to embrace new agricultural technologies. But despite growing interest, some barriers to adoption remain
The British company – which uses electricity to eliminate weeds and replace chemical herbicides – celebrates raising $15 million from international investors and the UK government. It will be used to accelerate sales and expand RootWave’s product...
Beewise projects profitability in 2026, as the tech company finds adoption among major food producers
Farm-ng expects to grow its robot sales threefold in 2025 as it unlocks further capabilities with a recent software update
Vertically integrated seafood automation company Shinkei Systems developed a more humane way to process fish, creating tastier and longer lasting animal protein in the process
Kubota’s partnership with Agtonomy is just one piece of the tractor maker’s broader innovation strategy
Estonian-based precision ag expert Paul-Tech has updated its soil station – which monitors nutrient movement through the soil – to measure nitrogen availability in real time. It claims the development is the first time this data is available to farmers...
Agtech innovation accelerator Reservoir Farms is one step closer to opening its robotics hub, while the firm works to modernise the agriculture capital markets to boost liquidity in the sector
A new on-farm incubator in the Salinas Valley offers real-world testing and farmer insight
‘Consistent, reliable capital is needed to scale innovation in agriculture and animal health’
Safety concerns remain one of the biggest barriers to full-scale adoption of automotive technologies, says Henrik Lynge Jacobsen, co-founder and CCO, AgriRobot
Canadian company Verdi – which has just raised $6.5M CAD ($4.7 million USD) to expand – retrofits existing farm irrigation equipment with smart, wireless devices and a digital management platform. The strategy can make irrigation automation accessible to...
Powerpollen’s plans to scale its on-demand crop pollination service to global seed companies and farmers have been boosted after receiving a US patent for its method of protecting pollen during storage
C-Lock is eyeing smarter sensors to track heat stress, ketones, and feed intake in cows.
With a three-decade career at the company, CNH International’s chief technology officer Jay Schroeder has significantly boosted R&D in the agriculture segment. We caught up with Schroeder at the recent World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco...
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It’s been a bad week for seed company Benson Hill and robotics firm FarmWise.
The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit hit San Francisco last week. Here’s some topics that stood out.
The Japanese car giant has unveiled new company Yamaha Agriculture as it warns that labour shortages are becoming an existential crisis for global speciality crop growers. Can its high-tech solutions succeed in what it admits is a quintessential...
Cordulus, which provides AI-powered weather forecasting, has unveiled its newest rain prediction model, which it claims sets a new benchmark for accuracy in weather forecasting.
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...
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With a declining birth rate, rising life expectancy and little arable land, South Korea desperately needs to increase its agricultural productivity. How’s it faring?
Autonomous farming technology company Sabanto is eyeing opportunities as changing market conditions in the US potentially increase demand for efficiency-boosting technologies in agriculture.
A $1 billion scheme aims to give hundreds of millions of farmers across Asia, Latin America and Africa greater access to weather data to help them manage the effects of climate change.
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.
A new report flags the growing demand for data, circular innovation and market access for precision bred commodities in the UK.
Pitchbook’s new Q3 2024 agtech report reveals investor confidence is returning. Venture capital funding is on the rise. But deal counts continue to decline and exit opportunities remain limited.
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French agri-tech is alive with innovation despite recent company woes and the government falling short on its ambitions to help the sector go global.
Trump’s return to the White House is expected to have a significant bearing on the agtech sector. Here’s how.
Bowery Farming may not be the last vertical farming company to fail before the sector begins a period of more stable scaling and growth.
Private equity firm and renewable energy investor Capital Dynamics has raised €185 million to finance two of Italy's largest agrivoltaics projects in Sicily.
Farmers are not resistant change, says Phil Bicknell, CEO at the newly merged UK-Agri-Tech Centre. But the “three Cs” of communication, collaboration and cash are needed to help them adopt newer sustainable practices.
Two new start-up incubators will provide real-world testing environments, world-class resources, and critical industry partnerships for robotics companies in California.
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Agtech companies should consider alternative funding models that align better with the agricultural industry's needs and timelines, says Agtonomy’s CEO Tim Bucher in the wake of its Series A round.
Chinese scientists are using drone-based hyperspectral imaging to combat the effects of maize lodging.
Cautious farmers are more concerned with ROI and less willing to experiment with new products and technologies, according to a new global report from McKinsey.
UK retailer Marks & Spencer has begun using drones and robot tractors to produce lower carbon parsnips.