Investing in ag biologicals: “We are looking for reasons to say no”
July 17, 2023
Success in biologicals is about so much more than the actual products, said a panel of investors at the recent Salinas Biologicals Summit
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Exclusive: NetZeroNitrogen lands $1.6m to make nitrogen fixation products without the green premium
July 10, 2023
Pre-seed funding will enable NZN to progress field trials for its biological alternative for farmers to synthetic nitrogen fertilizer.
Q&A w/ Bayer: ‘It would be detrimental to take chemical crop protection out of the toolbox’
July 5, 2023
Peter R. Mueller talks food security, efficacy and a host of other reasons we need both biological and chemical crop protection.
Biologicals won’t replace chemical crop inputs anytime soon. Here’s why
June 27, 2023
Biologicals and chemical inputs must work together along the journey towards agriculture that’s healthier for people and planet.
Brief: Grace Breeding trials shows 50% reduction in nitrogen application with biofertilizer, registers in Brazil
June 8, 2023
The field results and registration mark the first geographical expansion for Israel’s Grace Breeding and its biofertilizer product.
What the growing biologicals market can do for speciality crops around the world
May 28, 2023
The upcoming Salinas Biological Summit aims to show growers, investors and others the benefits of using biologicals for specialty crops.
Data snapshot: VC funding for ag biotech increases thanks to mega-rounds from the US, China & India
May 17, 2023
The Americas and Asia tied as regions with the most ag biotech funding in 2022, with each raising $1.3 billion.
Pivot Bio pilot replaces synthetic nitrogen on nearly 1m acres of farmland
April 19, 2023
The N-OVATOR program in 2023 opens to all Pivot Bio customers hoping to replace synthetic nitrogen and bring down on-farm emissions.
Despite economic uncertainty, agtech adoption is up for farmers around the world, says McKinsey
January 24, 2023
Despite an overall increase in agtech adoption, farmers around the world still lag in terms of adding new sustainability practices to their operations.
Brief: Gene editing companies Calyxt and Cibus plan merger to become Cibus Inc amid signs of struggles
January 18, 2023
Both companies have struggled to stay afloat and face further headwinds from the current downturn and rough economic climate.
Innovation in agriculture and food and its vital role in fighting climate change
January 4, 2023
Through innovation, six major trends, from agrifintech to farm management software, are repositioning the sector and unlocking its game-changing potential.
BREAKING: Sound Agriculture lands $75m to expand nitrogen enhancing product overseas
December 7, 2022
The California-based startup will build up a team to scale its nutrient delivery product beyond its current 1 million acres.
Gene editing startup Inari bags $124m to ‘unlock the full potential’ of seeds
October 4, 2022
Inari uses gene-editing tools to enhance the natural diversity of seeds while enabling higher crop yields with fewer inputs.
Brief: “Soaring” input costs are accelerating agtech adoption, McKinsey survey finds
September 22, 2022
Research finds that 80% of farmers cite input cost as the biggest risk to profitability; more are considering tools like precision ag and biologicals.
BREAKING: Aqua-Yield bags $23m Series A to boost fertilizer efficacy with ‘nanoliquid’ technology
September 13, 2022
Aqua-Yield’s concentrated liquid products can be added to most spray inputs farmers use for crop protection and soil and plant health.
Brief: Brazil, US can expect a ‘healthier supply’ of fertilizers than last year, says Rabobank
September 9, 2022
Growers may also see “further downward price pressure” on phosphates and potash, though the outlook is less sunny for nitrogen.
Brief: Ukraine conflict puts food security at risk for 3% of global population, says McKinsey
August 17, 2022
War, climatic events, and supply chain strains are putting millions of tons of grain and roughly 1.4 billion people in vulnerable countries at risk.
How the Dutch nitrogen revolt highlights ESG investment risks
August 10, 2022
Investors should proactively engage with animal protein and feed producers and support farmer transitions on the path toward reducing nitrogen levels.
BREAKING: Nufarm leads $70m Series C for crop protection startup Enko
July 27, 2022
Enko will use the funding to advance its pipeline of crop protection chemistries that provide an alternative to outdate chemical-based products.
Phospholutions will promote more judicious phosphorus usage with its latest fundraise
July 13, 2022
Ahead of its forthcoming Series B fundraise, the US-based company has landed $5.3 million in new capital for its phosphorus fertilizer additive.
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