UK University Launches Government-Backed Agtech Innovation Hub March 16, 2016 Harper Adams University’s innovation hub is the latest initiative aimed at fostering growth in the UK’s slow-growing commercial agtech sector.
Canadian Indoor Ag Player TruLeaf Ramps Up Distribution March 16, 2016 Through its subsidiary GoodLeaf Farms, the Canadian vertical farming company has started selling produce in Canada under agreements with major retailers and distributors.
Anterra Capital Closes on $125m Fund, Opens Boston Office March 16, 2016 The Dutch investment firm received new investment from Rabobank and Fidelity becoming the world’s largest agtech fund alongside S2G.
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