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Innovating the ‘picks and shovels’ of the greenhouse: Why AgFunder invested in robotics startup Neatleaf
February 2, 2024
Neatleaf has built a straightforward ag robotics platform focused on plant-health and yield. Customers say they can’t work without it.
Guest article: The greenwashing effect of GWP* – the new methane metric pushed by Big Agriculture
January 22, 2024
Methane emissions from agriculture are finally getting more attention, says Nusa Urbancic at Changing Markets Foundation. “But parts of the industry are working behind the scenes trying to derail climate action in the sector.”
Guest article: With fresh funding, Metafoodx aims to scale AI-powered tools to reduce foodservice kitchen waste
January 18, 2024
Metafoodx recently raised a $3 million seed round from 421 Capital and others to help foodservice kitchens optimize their operations.
How Ozempic changed my mind, body – and investment strategy
January 9, 2024
Consumers will look for foods and dietary supplements that naturally mimic the effects of GLP-1 drugs, predicts Bharat Vasan.
3 challenges agtech startups can overcome with equipment leasing
January 9, 2024
Flexible financing solutions for equipment can drive scalability and enable an organization to reach milestones sooner.
Where plants, animals and people collide: Indiana is positioned to shape the next chapter in bioscience innovation
December 14, 2023
More than a century in the making, Indiana’s innovation track record encompasses human health, plant science and animal health.
Considering an investment into agriculture? Start by adding 200,000 farmers to your due diligence arsenal
December 7, 2023
As agtech innovation accelerates, companies and investors need trustworthy insights on likely farmer adoption rates to assess the best tools.
Is controlled environment agriculture investable today?
December 7, 2023
The environment today is more realistic and therefore investments in the sector have a much better chance for long-term sustained success.
Investment in data integration is crucial for companies in the agricultural supply chain
November 20, 2023
Connecting valuable data, whether it’s coming from an animal, a truck or an input is the crucial first step.
Can biofuel crops help lift poor farmers out of poverty?
November 14, 2023
Encouraging the adoption of biofuels such as castor could boost incomes for farmers in rural Africa, claims Casterra.
Policy must reward — not punish — early adopters of soil health
October 23, 2023
Current policies in Canada around no-till farming and soil health disregard contributions of the early adopters for being early adopters.
How connectivity can solve the challenge of hunger for more food-insecure households in America
October 17, 2023
AgriNovus Indiana launched its HungerTech Innovation Challenge to address food insecurity through technology.
Bytes to Bites part three – Wellness wired: Leveraging AI to digitize nutrition and health
October 12, 2023
AI is transforming everything from materials discovery and new product development to customer service. But what does it mean for nutrition and health?
Aussie agtech startups shaping the future of carbon capture
October 9, 2023
Australian startups are working hard to change the way we monitor, manage and report soil carbon sequestration.
AI harvest: Transforming agriculture through technological evolution
September 26, 2023
How will artificial intelligence impact the future of farming? From disease and pest forecasting to precision insurance, SP Ventures explores AI in agriculture.
Mercy Corps Ventures pilots the blockchain to get cash transfers to communities ahead of climate shock
September 25, 2023
Mercy Corps Ventures is testing blockchain to get cash transfers to pastoral communities in Africa ahead of climate shocks.
Ancient grains need modern solutions: how sorghum and millets can nourish a climate-era world
September 18, 2023
Realizing the vast potential of ancient grains to sustainably nourish billions will require collective action across sectors.
Creative financing is the key to helping more farmers deploy industry-saving solutions
September 12, 2023
Many farmers are open to agtech innovation, but current financing structures hold them back from adoption.
For the love of poop, rebrand your microbiome startup!
September 7, 2023
The ever-popular gut microbiome sector must create a run-to-poop future that moves beyond just science and into storytelling.
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