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AFN introduces… Viridis RS & Tractor Junction

September 18, 2019

Introducing GROW accelerator's first cohort starting with two startups that are taking aim at India's agricultural problems - Viridis RS and Tractorjunction.com.

Corporate-startup partnerships aren’t an easy win-win. Here’s why.

September 18, 2019

A startup needs reliability and funds, while a corporate needs fresh ideas. Sounds like a win-win, doesn't it? But there's more than meets the eye.

GROW accelerator debuts its 9 startups

September 17, 2019

Narrowed down from over 160 applicants, the GROW accelerator showcased its nine talents to a turnout with big names like Temasek, ESG and Mondelez.

Bellwether Coffee checks sustainability, fair wage boxes for impact fund DBL

September 12, 2019

“Bellwether Coffee has a dream team of sustainability and coffee experts and is addressing a large market ripe for improvement,” Nancy Pfund, managing partner at DBL Partners, tells AFN.

The world’s banana supply is at risk. Here’s what you need to know

September 11, 2019

A deadly fungus is putting the world’s banana supply at risk. Here’s what you need to know about Fusarium TR4, and what researchers are doing to fight it

Cricket roaster Ento to take on Beyond Meat after seed round

September 8, 2019

Watch out, Beyond Meat. Edible cricket farmer and roaster, ENTO, is coming for you with a bug-based burger patty. And it's probably healthier.

UPDATE: CNH Industrial acquires AgDNA to ‘enable 20% productivity gains throughout crop cycle’

September 5, 2019

The deal comes after the companies formed a partnership to give Cash IH farm equipment owners access to AgDNA’s AI platform in September 2018.

Terramera raises $45m Series B on mission to reduce chemical use in ag by 80%

September 5, 2019

Karn Manhas, CEO of Terramera, believes organic input products could soon be as effective if not more effective than damaging chemicals used today.

Brazil’s Agrosmart raises $5.8m Series A for digital tool serving Coca-Cola & Cargill

September 4, 2019

Agrosmart's CEO says there were many funding options available but finding the right investors was the biggest challenge.

A mini-guide to cannabis in Asia

August 31, 2019

Asia's softening its stance towards cannabis, a once-taboo drug. It's been legalized in three countries here, and counting. But is it a good time to invest?

Cargill pumps funding into meat & fish alternatives

August 30, 2019

Cargill "gives peas more chances" with $75m investment into Puris. It also entered a JV with White Dog Labs to supply an alternative to unsustainable fishmeal to the aquaculture industry.

Founder of abillionveg, the ‘Yelp for Vegans,’ says APAC is where the money’s at

August 28, 2019

The Yelp for vegans is here. And it has $2.6m in its pocket. abillionveg is on a mission to capture $1bn in animal welfare causes and one billion users.

The Amazon is being decimated. How could tech have prevented it?

August 28, 2019

The Amazon Rainforest is being whittled away by one of the most massive blazes in history. Could tech have prevented it?

How much should you feed fish? UMITRON’s ‘Fish Appetite Index’ can tell you

August 26, 2019

How much do fish need to eat? UMITRON tells us how its tech uses machine learning & IoT for aquaculture. We also interview their co-founder & MD.

Asha Impact tells AFN why it’s time to be bullish on India’s Agtech sector

August 23, 2019

Funding for agtech in India has surged 300%. The number of startups also grew 25%. Is it any wonder why Asha Impact is bullish on the sector?

5 Rice Tech startups in Asia you should know

August 21, 2019

From giving farmers access to their padi on their iPads, to taking the carb out of rice. Here's five rice tech startups in Asia you need to know.

UPDATE: Why is insect-based protein sprouting wings in Asia?

August 20, 2019

From the bustling streets of Bangkok and into labs in the APAC region, here’s how start-ups here are harnessing the power of the insect kingdom.

What’s the secret to getting farmers hooked on agtech apps?

August 18, 2019

AFN spoke to agtech founders and designers at the Grow Asia panel on August 15 about the keys to building successful apps for farmers in Asia’s developing markets.

How Singapore is building a foodtech startup ecosystem

August 15, 2019

A drive across this city-state takes less than getting from San Francisco airport to Silicon Valley. But Singapore’s making up for its lack of space by making it easier for startups to access funding and resources, as a Singapore foodtech startup ecosystem stars to grow.

EXCLUSIVE: AgTalent, the “LinkedIn for regenerative ag,” clinches seed funding

August 15, 2019

AgTalent, a digital marketplace for training, recruitment and expert services in the sustainable and regenerative agriculture sector, raised A$150,000from ASX-listed Wide Open Agriculture.

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Joe Gan

AFN introduces… Viridis RS & Tractor Junction

Corporate-startup partnerships aren’t an easy win-win. Here’s why.

GROW accelerator debuts its 9 startups

Bellwether Coffee checks sustainability, fair wage boxes for impact fund DBL

The world’s banana supply is at risk. Here’s what you need to know

Cricket roaster Ento to take on Beyond Meat after seed round

UPDATE: CNH Industrial acquires AgDNA to ‘enable 20% productivity gains throughout crop cycle’

Terramera raises $45m Series B on mission to reduce chemical use in ag by 80%

Brazil’s Agrosmart raises $5.8m Series A for digital tool serving Coca-Cola & Cargill

A mini-guide to cannabis in Asia

Cargill pumps funding into meat & fish alternatives

Founder of abillionveg, the ‘Yelp for Vegans,’ says APAC is where the money’s at

The Amazon is being decimated. How could tech have prevented it?

How much should you feed fish? UMITRON’s ‘Fish Appetite Index’ can tell you

Asha Impact tells AFN why it’s time to be bullish on India’s Agtech sector

5 Rice Tech startups in Asia you should know

UPDATE: Why is insect-based protein sprouting wings in Asia?

What’s the secret to getting farmers hooked on agtech apps?

How Singapore is building a foodtech startup ecosystem

EXCLUSIVE: AgTalent, the “LinkedIn for regenerative ag,” clinches seed funding

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