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Novozymes wants your help to accelerate protein’s fungal future

November 24, 2021

The Myco-Protein Innovation Call is focused on scaling the use of fungi as a protein source.

Iowa company REG is helping others meet sustainability goals with its biofuel innovations

November 12, 2021

REG sustainability head Kristin Dillavou said its roots in ag, and Iowa, are a strong driver behind its ability to innovate for more environmentally-friendly solutions.

Davren Global’s innovative insect control is just what the grain industry ordered

November 3, 2021

Cutting-edge Australian plant biosecurity research has delivered a revolutionary non-toxic and long-acting alternative for controlling stored-grain insect pests.

Rubens Technologies founder Daniel Pelliccia

Rubens Technologies is taking fruit quality testing to the next level

October 29, 2021

The Melbourne-based startup has combined an easy-to-use handheld scanner with machine learning analytics to make non-destructive fruit testing and future quality predictions as easy as picking up cheap mangoes in summer.

AFN Africa: Investing in knowledge & information to accelerate innovation in African agriculture

October 26, 2021

FMO is partnering with AFN to launch a dedicated Africa news edition, strengthening Africa’s agrifoodtech ecosystem through knowledge-sharing and research.

The good oil: Australian innovation delivers game-changing alternatives to petroleum & palm

October 20, 2021

SHO safflower produced Down Under is “a quantum leap ahead for farming [that] benefits growers, industry, and consumers,” said GO Resources’ David Hudson.

A focus on sustainability, efficiency & quality drive innovation at Iowa State University Research Park

October 6, 2021

It hosts over 100 companies, including established agtech players and several of the fastest-growing startups in the space.

The future of geospatial imaging in agriculture, according to Aker Tech’s Orlando Saez

October 5, 2021

Orlando Saez is a panellist at the AgTech NEXT conference on 6 October, where he’ll be speaking about geospatial imaging’s role in ag.

Here’s an alternative form of funding for agrifoodtech companies to complement traditional equity

September 27, 2021

Beyond venture capital, private equity, and general debt, there is one valuable potential source of cash that many agrifoodtech startups are overlooking.

The next generation of wine & spirits tech is ripe for investment

September 20, 2021

Auckland-based Accuro is one among this new crop of startups, and it’s attracting worldwide attention with its innovative system for maturing wine and spirits.

Climate Corp’s Jeremy Williams on geospatial imaging

September 15, 2021

Jeremy Williams is a panellist at the AgTech NEXT conference on 6 October, where he’ll be speaking about geospatial imaging’s role in ag.

AgTech NEXT launches 3-part conference series to tackle climate change

July 22, 2021

AgTech NEXT is offering free registration for a new conference series that will focus on specific issues at the intersection of agriculture and climate change.

UPDATE: Innovative program offers better approach for ag startups seeking US market entry

July 19, 2021

The next (virtual) cohort of the Cultivo program, run by America’s Cultivation Corridor, will begin later this year – and it’s accepting applications until August 2.

RootCamp is looking for agritech startups to join its latest batch & disrupt the food value chain

July 15, 2021

Are you an agritech startup that wants to scale its business to its full potential and have a positive impact in the agrifood industry?

The top 5 misconceptions about satellite imagery for agriculture

June 29, 2021

From Landsat through to modern-day providers like Planet, satellite imagery has had a role to play in agriculture. But many misconceptions persist.

Grow-NY is looking for agrifoodtech startups to apply to win mentorship, $1m prize

June 10, 2021

Grow-NY is accepting applications for Round III of its competition for agrifood startups until July 15.

Going global with Sprout: Meet 5 startups that graduated from the Kiwi accelerator

June 3, 2021

Sprout is accepting applications for its upcoming accelerator program until tomorrow. Read the success stories of 5 past participants here.

Sprout’s new CEO on what drew him to New Zealand – and why startups should follow him there

May 31, 2021

When New Zealand came calling, other agrifoodtech investors saw ‘just sheep and cows.’ But Gil Meron sensed one of the sector’s biggest opportunities.

Is sustainability reporting ready for its Xero moment?

May 11, 2021

FLINTpro has been built in Australia to help the ag industry and government understand what they need to report to improve their land management practices.

8 startups reshaping the global food system

May 5, 2021

Eight startups presenting at F&A Next’s virtual summit on May 26 exemplify the creativity and ingenuity that has global investors eager to place their bets on the agrifoodtech sector at large.