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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.

Calling all agtech startups! Lely wants to help you revolutionize the dairy industry

April 29, 2021

Are you a startup innovating in the dairy industry? If so, ag machinery company Lely wants to hear from you for its upcoming Feed the Future Challenge 2021.

The carbon question: Making global carbon markets work for farmers

April 21, 2021

The soil carbon market is nascent but growing, and with it, a lot of complex questions, including how to ensure that farmers see the value.

Sprout Agritech’s first-ever venture investment was 400 million years (plus 19) in the making

April 9, 2021

New Zealand’s Scentian Bio is using insect olfactory receptors to detect volatile compounds – and it believes its tech could prove invaluable for the food industry.

Mosa Meat CEO on choosing non-GMO, differentiation & pricing the novelty factor

April 1, 2021

The Netherlands startup is now eight years old. We catch up with CEO Maarten Bosch to find out about its next steps.

Japfa’s CEO on how the Asian agrifood giant is tackling the Covid-19 crisis

March 10, 2021

Japfa has partnered with AgFunder’s impact accelerator GROW to identify startups that can improve nutrition for billions of people – and help the industry emerge stronger from Covid-19.

Early-stage investing, mentorships & training for rural entrepreneurs yield big results in Iowa

March 5, 2021

The Iowa Farm Bureau Rural Vitality Fund was created in partnership with other leading organizations to provide financing to grow Iowa-based businesses.

50 years young: Japfa’s CEO on how the agrifood giant is putting trust in tech for its golden anniversary

February 4, 2021

Japfa aims for “viable solutions that improve the production of quality proteins and, ultimately, the nutrition of millions of people,” says Tan Yong Nang.