Climate costs could ‘wipe out’ profits for half world’s largest livestock companies, says FAIRR analysis
Climate-related cost increases for livestock companies will come from higher feed prices and expected carbon taxes, says FAIRR.
Climate-related cost increases for livestock companies will come from higher feed prices and expected carbon taxes, says FAIRR.
The soil carbon project which already has 2700 farmers on board will help farmers adopt climate smart ag practices while connecting them to carbon markets.
Researchers recently demonstrated that epigenome editing can reduce blight symptoms in cassava plants without impacting plant growth or yield.
The macro headwinds startups face right now are also driving more interest in agrifoodtech as a solution to some of today’s most pressing climate issues.
Patagonia Provisions “fell in love” with Moonshot’s business, which is built around the concept of shorter supply chains and more traceable ingredients.
Once focused on cotton, Texas Crop Science is now partnering with world-renowned plant genetics company GDM for high-yielding soybean varieties for farmers.
Global public debt, the highest seen in 60 years, is causing a spike in food insecurity, according to a new iPES Food report that exposes a debt and hunger loop forcing countries to choose between feeding people and repaying debt.
‘Are GMOs the path to food security?’ A session turned debate on the adoption of GMOs in Kenya following the government’s decision to lift its ban sought to address this question.
Sustainable Planet works with smallholder farmers in some of the world’s most arid places to produce water lentils that provide both food and income.
Unless it mitigates emissions, PepsiCo will miss its Science-Based targets for 2040 by 58%, according to think tank Planet Tracker.
63% of consumers also agree that snacks with a higher environmental impact should cost more, according to Mondelēz International Malaysia & Singapore.
The Fresh Field Catalyst program seeks solutions for climate challenges as they relate to the produce and floral industries.
Reeiwld says users its database of over 2 million products allows users to view a product’s carbon score and track their daily carbon calories.
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Better Business Bureau’s National Advertising Division says despite initial committment, JBS does not show it “has a plan” to achieve net zero by 2040.
Biomaterials startup Loliware has already scaled its alt-plastic straw made from seaweed and will introduce other products in the near future.
Foodbytes has revamped its business from a pitch competition to an online hub fostering connections between startups, corporates and investors.
Learn from other geographies with similar challenges, create room for blended financing and other snippets from the Africa-Korea Agtech Summit
Fresh from the recent acquisition of precision irrigation startup Tule, CropX explains how it balances M&A with internal development for agtech solutions.
Australia-based Loam Bio’s microbial seed inoculum could help farmers store more carbon in the ground and more easily enter carbon markets.
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International Fresh Produce Association launches year 3 of its produce accelerator