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Farming is the world’s most important career — that’s why it needs a new image

August 26, 2019

Karn Manhas is founder and CEO of Terramera, an agbiotech startup focused on improving the sustainability of farming. Here he writes about the importance of promoting the farming industry as an appealing and impactful career for the next generation.

The evolution of cannabis investing, according to Mary Dimou from Canopy Rivers

August 26, 2019

While cannabis investing might still seem like the Wild Wild West because its psychoactive component remains illegal at the federal level, there's are some serious minds -- and serious funds -- dedicated to this space, including Mary Dimou.

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?

Why AgFunder thinks Ai Palette will revolutionize $4T FMCG industry

August 22, 2019

Did you know that 85% of new food products fail within two years? We've invested in Ai Palette to reduce that, writes AgFunder founding partner Michael Dean.

Oxford spin-out MoA is rebooting decades-old science to tackle “herbicide crisis”

August 22, 2019

The startup is hunting for new “modes of action” to kill weeds, which would open up opportunities to develop entirely new classes of herbicides. It has just raised £6.3 million in Series A funding.

Consumers demand sustainability but are they realistic about the timeline?

August 22, 2019

A recent report dubbed Cargill ‘The Worst Company in the World’ on the basis that it failed to live up to its sustainability promises particularly around deforestation. But is vilification really the best way for consumers to support change at the global corporate level?

Spyce up your life with robot woks: review from Boston

August 21, 2019

For the last several months, I’ve been monitoring the roll-out of robo-chefs in restaurants and I've started visiting them. Here's what I thought of Spyce in Boston.

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.

Is General Mills the only one putting its money where its mouth is on sustainability?

August 21, 2019

The major CPG company has already invested millions in helping farmers understand and adopt regenerative agriculture principles and is now focusing on reducing pesticide use in its supply chain after studies revealed glyphosate residue in 21 of its products.

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.

Do consumers actually want restaurant tech?

August 20, 2019

A new study exploring consumer attitudes towards restaurant technology revealed that some see it as a quick marketing gig while others expect restaurants to adopt new digital tools.

If we really want to sequester more carbon, agriculture can’t be made the enemy, says microbial input startup Locus

August 19, 2019

Ohio-based Locus has developed microbial inputs that help a variety of crops to sequester as much as 121% more carbon.

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.

BrightFarms appoints new CEO as founder Paul Lightfoot transitions to president

August 15, 2019

Steve Platt comes from the CPG sector, most recently serving as CEO of yogurt company Icelandic Provisions.

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.

How Argentina’s GridX is building foodtech and agtech companies with backing from billionaires

August 15, 2019

AFN speaks with Matias Peire, founder of Grid Exponential (GridX), a company builder focused on high-impact science and tech ideas in Argentina.

25 startups innovating with sustainable packaging solutions

August 14, 2019

Companies are feeling public pressure to reduce the amount of plastic they use. A new breed of innovators is responding with eco-friendly alternatives to conventional materials.

5 questions with AquaBounty on feed ingredients, social license for GE animals, and regulation

August 13, 2019

AquaBounty was the first company to obtain FDA approval for genetically modified seafood intended for human consumption. We spoke to COO Alejandro Rojas ahead of the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit in Amsterdam in October.

Who’s bringing China its bacon now that it’s running low?

August 12, 2019

A worldwide pork deficit is impending and one virus is to blame. But who’s going to fill in the gaps? Meat giant Tyson’s latest earnings reveal it’s not them, with the US-China trade war largely to blame. Could they lose out to alternatives like Impossible Foods?

AgFunder Network Partners

Category: Industry

Farming is the world’s most important career — that’s why it needs a new image

The evolution of cannabis investing, according to Mary Dimou from Canopy Rivers

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

Why AgFunder thinks Ai Palette will revolutionize $4T FMCG industry

Oxford spin-out MoA is rebooting decades-old science to tackle “herbicide crisis”

Consumers demand sustainability but are they realistic about the timeline?

Spyce up your life with robot woks: review from Boston

5 Rice Tech startups in Asia you should know

Is General Mills the only one putting its money where its mouth is on sustainability?

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

Do consumers actually want restaurant tech?

If we really want to sequester more carbon, agriculture can’t be made the enemy, says microbial input startup Locus

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

How Singapore is building a foodtech startup ecosystem

BrightFarms appoints new CEO as founder Paul Lightfoot transitions to president

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

How Argentina’s GridX is building foodtech and agtech companies with backing from billionaires

25 startups innovating with sustainable packaging solutions

5 questions with AquaBounty on feed ingredients, social license for GE animals, and regulation

Who’s bringing China its bacon now that it’s running low?

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