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May 31, 2024
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Guest article: Technology alone won’t suffice when it comes to transforming the food system
May 29, 2024
The shift towards increased productivity and better societal benefits needs talent, expertise, and ambitious young minds from new areas.
GUEST ARTICLE Scaling up foodtech, the investor’s take: ‘The real potential of the space has gotten muddled’
May 20, 2024
Despite all the bad press around alt proteins, foodtech is an emerging asset class with big potential, says PeakBridge. ‘We can bring tech to bear and make returns.’
GUEST ARTICLE: Are plant-based meats cooked?
May 6, 2024
What is holding back the plant-based meat market? Poor taste and texture? The hefty price tag? Poor branding and positioning?
International Fresh Produce Association launches year 3 of its produce accelerator
March 13, 2024
Innovators ready to scale up climate-smart technologies for the produce industry are encouraged to apply.
Guest article: Who owns America’s farmland? Xenophobia and US agriculture… reality vs perceptions
March 11, 2024
According to USDA, as of Dec 31, 2022, foreign interests held 3.4% of all privately held agricultural land in the US, the ‘proverbial pimple on a whale,’ writes Ben Palen.
The economy will tighten in 2024. Could that be a catalyst for innovation in agbioscience?
March 5, 2024
Indiana’s Producer Led Innovation Challenge tackles the challenge of making farmers more productive in the face of economic headwinds.
Guest article: Why is routine antibiotic dosing still used when we have better livestock and aquaculture health solutions?
February 26, 2024
Despite weak evidence for its efficacy, routine ‘preventative’ livestock antibiotic dosing is still common in many countries, says animal health co Genics.
How GrainInnovate and growAG are building connections down under to solve global food challenges
February 8, 2024
GrainInnovate invests in unique startups developing agtech tools that address challenges for grain growers.
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.
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