From fungi to bacteriophages, biologicals have been developed to tackle everything from bacterial blight to fungal infections, says Santiago-based startup Exacta Bioscience. But many of them are not (yet) ready for prime time.
Andes has developed a seed treatment that enhances crops’ nitrogen-fixing capabilities, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. It’s eyeing carbon next.
The Dutch company claims that a quarter-teaspoon of Bovaer administered per cow, per day can reduce enteric methane emissions by up to 90%.
The Chilean startup said the round – which also saw participation from sports stars Roger Federer and Lewis Hamilton – values it at $1.5 billion.
The Buenos Aires-based accelerator has selected four startups for its latest program, which is adopting a virtual format amid Covid-19.
There’s space for vertical farming among Chile’s urban populations, where year-round fresh produce is not as abundant as you might think.
CEO Leonardo Álvarez said there were near-term gains to be made by zeroing in on replacing unhealthy and ineffective ‘E-number’ chemical preservatives.
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