Data As Agriculture’s New Currency
May 3, 2017
The first in a three-part series by Joseph Byrum explores the development of data as an agricultural commodity.
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China Will Produce 4 of Top 10 Global Food Companies by 2027, Says Leading Food Investor
April 26, 2017
China’s food industry is modernizing at its fastest pace ever, using more technology to scale up and meet higher standards, according to Alex Zhang, cofounder of Hosen Capital.
What is precision agriculture?
April 24, 2017
What exactly does the buzz phrase precision agriculture mean, and how is technology enabling it? Remi Schmaltz takes a closer look.
Earth Day Reflections: Number of Food Waste Startups Rises, Soil Health Needs More Attention
April 21, 2017
Earth Day provides a prime opportunity to reflect on the state of environmental sustainability in the food and agriculture industry.
Aquaculture’s $100bn Feed Challenge Presents Big Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
April 19, 2017
The search is on for a sustainable alternative to the 30 million tons of wild caught fish that are currently used to feed farmed fish.
Why Securing Funds for Biotech Innovators is a ‘Different’ ChallengeÂ
April 18, 2017
Joško Bobanović, partner at VC Sofinnova Partners, discusses the nuances of investing in industrial biotech, the impact of Brexit, and the challenges some biotech companies face in finding financing.
Noble Foundation’s Buckner: Soil Health Must No Longer Take a Back Seat to Plant Science
April 13, 2017
There’s still a long way to go before we have a complete understanding of soil health and how it interacts with plant growth, according to Bill Buckner, president and CEO of the Noble Foundation.
WGA’s Tom Nassif on Need for Agtech Amid California’s Farmworker Shortage and Immigration Policy Uncertainty
April 12, 2017
It’s now been over a year since Western Growers (WGA), the member association for west coast fruit, vegetable, and permanent crop farmers, opened the doors of its Center for Innovation and Technology (WGCIT) in Salinas.
The Food Chain Is Craving Innovation
April 11, 2017
Hasti Afsarifard is corporate innovation manager at Plug and Play Tech Center, the accelerator organization that invested in DropBox and PayPal.
Government Mind Games are Driving Investors Away from Biofuel & Other Bio-Based Projects
April 10, 2017
Investors want to know that the rules around bio-based projects aren’t going to change on them, and that’s where today’s governments have a significant role to play, according to speakers at the World Bio Markets (WBM) conference.
Why John Deere Invested in the Iowa Agritech Accelerator
April 5, 2017
We caught up with Chris Davidson, director of planning and business development of John Deere’s Crop Care platform and John Teeple, director of technology in the Precision Ag Technology Group to find out.
Q&A: Food Tank’s Danielle Nierenberg on The Right Food Technologies and Bringing All Stakeholders Together
April 4, 2017
We caught up with Nierenberg to get a high-level view of the challenges facing the industry today, how technology can play a role, and being a female entrepreneur.
Will Consumer Acceptance Be The Challenge for CRISPR Technology in Agriculture?
March 30, 2017
Gene editing was a key topic discussed at this week’s World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco.
Q&A: SupraSensor Founder 9 Months On from Climate Corp Acquisition
March 30, 2017
We caught up with SupraSensor founder Calden Carroll to find out a bit more about the acquisition and how the startup merged with Climate Corp.
If You’re Marketing a Product to a Farmer, Show Them Where and How it Will Work
March 29, 2017
Farmers are often unaware of what new tech is coming down the pipe, or how it will perform. Karen Chapman and EDF have found a solution.
Agriculture is Not Adapting Fast Enough to Changing Environment and Society, says World Bank’s Sadler
March 21, 2017
Agriculture investors need to manage the risks of the agriculture industry today, prepare for increasing volatility tomorrow, and also adapt to fundamental changes in the industry in the future, says Marc Sadler.
Applying for Innovation Grants in the EU Just Got Easier
March 21, 2017
Obi Ezenwa is managing director of Pine Global, a startup consultancy that, among other things, helps startups apply for grant funding in Europe.
How to Encourage the Adoption of Agtech Innovation in India
March 16, 2017
The Indian farmer needs agtech innovation to address some of their key challenges, writes Hemendra Mathur.
How Remote Sensing Powers Precision Agriculture
March 14, 2017
Modern sensing instruments have advanced far beyond simple photographic film. Today’s devices measure light, radiation, and heat by capturing different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum, writes Joe Byrum.
From NCGA to Texas A&M AgriLife: Richard Vierling’s on a Mission to Help Startups Ground Truth Ag Technologies
March 6, 2017
Richard Vierling recently joined Texas A&M AgriLife Research where he is responsible for the Vernon Research & Extension Center, Texas Foundation Seed Service, and business development for the AgriLife Centers.
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