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What’s the role of technology in animal welfare? We ask McDonald’s Banks Baker

February 4, 2020

We spoke to Banks Baker ahead of his speaking slot at the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit in San Francisco in March.

Are you the next Hero of Foodtech & Agtech? Apply to pitch at F&A Next in May!

January 30, 2020

Apply to pitch at F&A Next in The Netherlands in May in front of leading corporations such as Unilever and Nutreco, investors and media and be in with a chance of becoming the ‘Next Hero in Food & AgTech 2020’ and other perks.

2019 was a breakout year for alternative protein startups. What’s in store for 2020?

January 16, 2020

Alternative proteins had a big year in 2019. But are they alternative or additional to traditional protein sources, ask F&A Next partners ahead of the conference in May?

Alexandria LaunchLabs opens $100k agtech pitch competition – apply by Jan 31!

January 15, 2020

The competition welcomes agtech startups across many categories including everything from crop enhancement to animal health to supply chain innovations.

How Indiana is building a bridge between Silicon Valley and the Midwest

December 31, 2019

There’s no question that Silicon Valley is touted as the epicenter of innovation and venture capital in the world, but a few folks are starting to question whether the agri-foodtech investment ecosystem needs to plant roots elsewhere.

Help us pioneer sustainable cotton tech: Apply to The Better Cotton Innovation Challenge

December 5, 2019

The global situation right now is stark. Cotton supports the livelihoods of over 250 million people, yet less than 20% of cotton is grown sustainably. The Better Cotton Innovation Challenge is on the lookout for global game-changing innovations to change this.

The pressure is on for environmental accounting in ag. Sprout Accelerator wants to help

November 20, 2019

There’s been no greater pressure for the agriculture industry to account for its environmental footprint than there is today. Sprout is looking for startups approaching this challenge to apply for its accelerator.

Three startups storm to victory at FoodBytes! by Rabobank in London

November 8, 2019

15 fateful agri-food tech startups set the room aflame and astir with quick-fire pitches to FoodBytes! by Rabobank in London.

Why should you be part of Sprout’s latest cohort in New Zealand?

October 13, 2019

Sprout Accelerator could be that opportunity you need to be part of New Zealand’s journey towards sustainability in ag and food tech. Read on for more.

Lely and Rockstart seek startups to apply for Feed the Future challenge

September 24, 2019

Submit your application by October 6 for a chance to win prize money and access to Lely’s and Rockstart’s resources and networks.

Here are the 15 startups chosen to pitch to FoodBytes! in London this November

September 23, 2019

Remember, remember! The sixth and seventh of November!

These two dates will mark the autumnal moment when fifteen fledgling agri- and foodtech startups try to make an explosive impression on FoodBytes! by Rabobank at Victoria House in London.

3 startups focused on sustainability and nutrition win big at inaugural FoodBytes! Chicago

September 20, 2019

Tia Lupita Foods, LocalCoho and Capro-X won at FoodBytes! Chicago yesterday.

The Terraton Challenge seeks solutions to help make farmers “the heroes of climate change”

September 19, 2019

Indigo Agriculture is looking for new technologies that can help restore the world’s soils through regenerative agriculture. Apply now to the Terraton Challenge!

Lucky for some: Why TERRA picked these 13 growth-stage agri-foodtech startups

September 16, 2019

TERRA, the growth-stage accelerator, has announced its fourth cohort and it’s a diverse list of businesses tackling key problems in the food chain including food waste and safety.

Why Indiana is becoming a leader in agbioscience innovation

September 10, 2019

There’s no better place to cultivate an agbioscience ecosystem than America’s heartland in Indiana, especially as the region already presents the perfect convergence of agriculture, biology, and science/tech.

How a family business became a global pioneer and tech giant in dairy farming

September 4, 2019

Every family is unique – but some families are more unique than others. This is certainly true for the Van der Lely family who started their dairy technology business as a ‘studio for invention’ in 1948. Lely has recently launched a startup challenge called Feed the Future.

How to pitch like a pro

September 3, 2019

Applications for the evokeAG 2020 Startup Program in Australia are open and the team has called on three of Australia’s leading innovators and champions for entrepreneurship to discuss what makes a stellar pitch.

How TERRA helps GrainCorp keep up with speed of technology change

August 29, 2019

Like most corporates the size of GrainCorp and many of the world’s agribusinesses, the company is not positioned or organized in a way that makes it possible to survey the startup scene as often as necessary. Step in TERRA, the accelerator from RocketSpace and Rabobank.

15 next generation agri-food startups set to pitch at FoodBytes! Chicago

July 31, 2019

Functional foods, alternative proteins, digital and bio-farmtech all feature in the list of companies set to pitch at the inaugural FoodBytes! Chicago in September.

Indigo launches Terraton Challenge for innovators to accelerate, quantify & reward soil carbon sequestration – apply now!

July 23, 2019

Applications are now open for innovators to apply to Indigo’s Terraton Challenge for the chance of winning $20k in grant funding and up to $3m in Indigo contracts, as well as participation in a virtual incubation program, and trials with Indigo’s farmer partners.