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Category: Opinion

Agritech Accelerators: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

September 21, 2016

In an effort to help startups navigate the growing number of agritech accelerators on offer, we surveyed 13 program graduates to get their feedback.

How Bayer Stands to Reinvent GMO with CRISPR and Monsanto Acquisition

September 19, 2016

The gene-editing powerhouse the merger between Bayer and Monsanto could produce has been less discussed in media and investment circles, but is a major part of the transaction, writes Emma Cowan.

John Deere’s Technology Innovation Strategy Manager in Europe Talks Partnerships and Decision Support Tech

September 19, 2016

Ahead of a speaking slot at the World Agri-Tech Investment Summit in London in November, we caught up with Dr. Thomas Engel, manager of John Deere’s Technology Innovation Strategy in Europe

How to Optimize Biofuel Production Through Plant Genetics and Alternative Ingredients

September 7, 2016

Ahead of International BioFest2016 in October, AusBiotech gives us a snapshot of how some of its members and partners are innovating in the biofuel space.

Agrilyst’s Kopf Talks Indoor Ag in New York and Funding Advice for Startups

September 6, 2016

Ahead of speaking at NYC AgTech Week, Agrilyst CEO Allison Kopf talks to us about funding options for indoor ag startups and New York’s indoor ag scene.

Indoor Ag Industry to Go Its Own Way Amid Debate on Organic Labeling

September 1, 2016

A recent movement by some outdoor organic growers to prevent the inclusion of hydroponic operations from the organic register highlights what organic really means.

From Bitcoin to Agriculture: How Can Farmers Benefit from Blockchain?

August 29, 2016

Emma Weston, CEO of Full Profile, and Sarah Nolet, founder of AgThentic, explain how blockchain is being used in agriculture, and the challenges ahead for this segment of the industry.

How Sustainable Is Agritech Investment?

August 24, 2016

There’s no doubt that agriculture technology, as a sector of innovation, is having a moment. But how will agritech investment play out over the long term?

Cannabis Regulations: Investors Not Fazed by DEA Decision

August 23, 2016

Investors are not worried by the DEA’s decision not to loosen federal cannabis regulations and say it’s business as usual for cannabis innovation.

Choosing from So Many Ag Technologies Can Be Challenging, says Spearhead International CEO

August 18, 2016

Ag technologies are an essential part of Spearhead’s European operations, but it also faces challenges in deploying them, according to Tom Green, CEO.

One Entrepreneur’s Mission to Promote Rural Agriculture Innovation in Australia

August 16, 2016

Dianna Somerville is on a mission to promote regional and rural agriculture innovation in Australia, and agtech is at the core.

Why S2G and Obvious Ventures Invested in Good Eggs as Food E-Commerce Startup Funding Falls 22% YoY

August 10, 2016

Good Eggs, which last year shocked consumers by shutting down operations outside of the Bay Area, has surprised the market again by raising $15 million.

Australia’s Venture Capital Industry Needs to Catch Up with Local Agri-Food Innovation

August 10, 2016

Agri-food technology innovation has begun to emerge as a hot topic in Australia, but if it wants to truly break through, the conversation needs to shift.

Farmigo CEO on Closing Down the Food Delivery Business: “Logistics Overtook Software”

July 21, 2016

“There was a period when the software was as important as the need to have incredible logistics,” says Benzi Ronen, CEO of Farmigo, which last week shocked the market by closing down its food delivery service.

‘Farmers That Don’t Learn About New Agriculture Technologies Will Get Left Behind’ – Kip Tom of Tom Farms

July 6, 2016

In advance of a speaking slot at the Forbes AgTech Summit in Salinas, California, Kip Tom of the 20k-acre Tom Farms tell AgFunderNews his views on agtech adoption.

A Closer Look at Cellular Agriculture and the Processes Defining It

July 5, 2016

Ahead of New Harvest’s conference on the emerging science next week, Erin Kim sheds light on some of the key production methods behind cellular agriculture.

Making Agtech Matter in Today’s Agricultural Economy

July 5, 2016

On a quest to understand the forces at play in the agricultural economy, and to assess the role that agtech could play in this economy, Rogers has written a two-part in-depth analysis for AgFunderNews

Agricultural Modeling: a Replacement for Sensors on the Farm?

June 30, 2016

Agricultural modeling is an underserved market that can harness the complexity of the agriculture ecosystem to solve the practical problems present in agriculture today, argues Tom Blair of Iteris.

4 Things Every Investor Should Know About Vertical Farming: Lessons Learned From AVF Summit

June 27, 2016

Chris Powers, an entrepreneur, writer, and urban agriculture evangelist, offers his four key takeaways from the Association for Vertical Farming’s Summit in Amsterdam two weeks ago.