Quantum hardware’s depth of analysis would likely advance our understanding of the genetic code of plants – and humans – far beyond what we know today.
Fund VII takes Flagship’s total assets under management to $14.1 billion.
MiiMOSA recently raised $9 million in venture funding from Astanor and other investors in an effort to expand its market reach.
Farms incur costs of anywhere from $5,000 to $150,000 every year due to problems caused by rocks, according to the US startup.
Both companies source fresh produce from farmers and agribusinesses and deliver it to consumers, who can order groceries through a mobile app.
Carbon emissions reductions can, and should, go hand-in-hand with helping farmers to maintain the profitability and productivity of their operations.
Grow-NY is accepting applications for Round III of its competition for agrifood startups until July 15.
The world’s biggest meat packer said that “preliminary investigation results confirm that no company, customer, or employee data was compromised.”
The Israeli company wants to make saffron more accessible and affordable by growing the spice – which is more expensive than gold – indoors with the assistance of technology.
The Minnesotan startup sees partnerships as the best route to expanding its footprint, rather than developing ancillary solutions and services in-house.
He also said that the agribusiness giant doesn’t expect China’s domestic livestock feed industry to become self-sufficient anytime soon.
It’s aiming to build “the world’s largest algae factory” to supply raw material for a feed supplement that can reduce livestock methane emissions by up to 80%.
“We’re looking forward to combining [Ginkgo’s] genome editing and fermentation capabilities with our chemical technologies and industry insights in health and crop sciences,” said Sumitomo Chemical CTO Hiroshi Ueda.
Two recent research reports have shone a light on the potential role that pulses could play in delivering the Asia-Pacific region’s protein needs.
Tenacious Ventures has invested $11.5 million in six startups so far, with a further 10 or so deals expected out of its newly closed fund.
It wasn’t only the pandemic that shifted trends in Europe’s agrifoodtech scene. 2020 was the start of a new innovation cycle on the continent.
AgBiome is using its intricate understanding of the plant-related microbiome to develop biological solutions to infections, insects, and nematodes.
The Seattle-based startup seeks to lower costs for employers in ag and food manufacturing by automating processes like hiring, training, and payment of wages.
Sprout is accepting applications for its upcoming accelerator program until tomorrow. Read the success stories of 5 past participants here.
Scoular will look for investment opportunities in biofuels, renewable energy, carbon markets, and more through the newly established incubator.
Biological innovation is key to the economic & environmental sustainability of CEA