Tech-based solutions in many cases only offer “incremental benefits” and tend to be aligned with intensive livestock production, says investor network FAIRR.
DeHaat says the acquisition will extend its reach to more than 12 million smallholder farmers across India.
The registration enables Agreena to “meet the significant demand for high integrity, nature-based credits in the voluntary carbon market.”
Key areas for potential investments include bio-based crop protections, agrifintech, supply chain sectors and education.
Germany-based Klim will introduce a financial services layer to its insetting platform to aid in the transition to regenerative agriculture.
Winners of the GLOCAL challenge highlight the role of AI, data science and fintech in kickstarting change across Latin America agrifoodtech.
The Series C funding will allow Agrolend to expand its credit offerings to industries, retailers and cooperatives.
“BIFT is a significant step forward in addressing the smallholder financing gap by unlocking much-needed private capital.”
Regenerative agriculture must enhance soil health, productivity, and livelihoods for farmers, according to a new study from Bayer.
Financing for regenerative agriculture could unlock $4.5tn in new investment opportunities, according to a new report.
Investors in 2024 want to ensure solid returns, so startups must be as honest as possible about their capital allocation.
Bucking the overall global agrifoodtech investment trend, funding returned to pre-Covid levels.
Using Verqor’s market reach and Traive’s AI tech, the new product will speed up access to credit for smallholder farmers.
The Lithuania-based firm recently unveiled a €50 million fund backed by the European Investment Fund.
The CEO and co-founder of soil-carbon startup Agreena talks agrifinance, regenerative agriculture, and how to help small farmers.
The ADM regenerative ag program has signed up more than 2 million acres in the US and aims for for north of 4 million by 2025.
Deeper collaborations with Global South peers can herald a paradigm shift in Africa’s agricultural landscape.
Early commitments to the fund include The Rockefeller Foundation, Builders Vision, and the Schmidt Family Foundation.
As farm production costs increase, more farmers look to alternative financing options to pay for inputs, equipment and other needs.
ThriveAgric has a target to provide $500 million in credit to 10 million smallholder farmers by 2027 and $1 billion to 20 million by 2050.
