Nitrogen fixer Andes scores $15m from Bayer, Wilbur-Ellis to move into carbon capture
Andes has developed a seed treatment that enhances crops’ nitrogen-fixing capabilities, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. It’s eyeing carbon next.
Andes has developed a seed treatment that enhances crops’ nitrogen-fixing capabilities, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. It’s eyeing carbon next.
It distinguishes itself from other robo-delivery startups by relying on remote drivers instead of automation to pilot its robots through the streets.
The Berlin-based startup has set itself the target of replacing 10% of Europe’s dairy products with animal-free versions produced using precision fermentation by 2030.
The Swedish startup plans to add spreadable and melt-friendly products to its range of cheeses fermented from fava bean and pea protein.
Founder and CEO Jaisimha Rao claims it’ll have “the world’s largest fleet of agriculture robots in the next 18 months.”
The Singapore-based startup secured the Series A funding from Exfinity Venture Partners, pi Ventures, and AgFunder, among others.
The startup will use the capital to cement its presence in India and expand its food quality assessment platform to the Middle East and Europe.
Regrow was formed in February following the merger of Australian crop science company FluroSat and US soil health startup Dagan.
The startup aims to grow its footprint across Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as well as US regions “where growing conditions are harsh.”
The Netherlands startup is using CRISPR to perform non-transgenic genome edits on plant varieties – in addition to developing nanotech-enabled delivery of crop inputs.
Rise Gardens founder Hank Adams launched the in-home farming startup after finding the economics of large-scale indoor farming too daunting.
“We’ve reached an inflection point on climate adaptation, and there’s a growing sense of urgency around preparing supply chains,” said CEO Himanshu Gupta.
The London-based startup allows foodservice clients to buy meat, seafood, and plant-based protein collectively and have it delivered sustainably and transparently.
The Chennai-based startup will use the pre-Series A funds to strengthen its fintech offering, while also boosting the volume of seafood exports it handles.
The Toulouse-based startup has developed technology that can enhance favorable genetic traits in crops without the need to tinker with their DNA.
Agro.Club views itself as more than a marketplace, offering “commercial effectiveness” services and more to its corporate and farmer members.
The Munich-based platform said it will use the funding for international expansion, scaling its operations, and investment in R&D.
Farms incur costs of anywhere from $5,000 to $150,000 every year due to problems caused by rocks, according to the US startup.
Many employers are choosing to pay for workers’ lunches to incentivize a return to the office, according to workplace food ordering platform Sharebite.
The Seattle-based startup seeks to lower costs for employers in ag and food manufacturing by automating processes like hiring, training, and payment of wages.