Pasturebird Raises Funding to Create Largest Pastured Poultry Farm in US Using Regenerative Techniques
Pasturebird is using rotational grazing to raise organic and wholesale pastured chicken on 100 acres.
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The Challenges Facing UK Farmers and their Adoption of Agtech
The need to engage more effectively with ag scientists and other agtech stakeholders was one of the main challenges cited by UK farmers speaking at the Realizing our Economic and Agricultural Potential conference in Cambridge last month.
How Monsanto & The Climate Corporation See the Future of Tech in Farming
“These are exciting times, these are challenging times, but the breakthroughs are incredible,” says Erik Andrejko, VP of Science at Climate Corp. When it comes to finding ways to feed our ever-increasing population while combating the effects of climate change, Andrejko sees some clear parameters: “It’s going to be about integrated solutions—integrating information from different sources from different pieces of equipment.
Why Uber-backer Tao Capital invested in Granular alongside Andreessen and Khosla
Granular, arguably AgTech's most developed farm management software, has raised $18.7 million in Series B financing in a round led by new investor and Californian family office Tao Capital Partners.
5 Questions about 3D Printing in Agriculture with Tech Education Specialist Jack Hemenway
AgFunderNews recently had the opportunity to ask Jack Hemenway of Moss Enterprises, a leading technology education provider to a host of industries including farming, five questions about the future of 3D printing in agriculture and what every investor should know about this exciting new technology.
8 Organizations Offering Grants in Agriculture Research and Development in the US
For many agtech entrepreneurs and innovators, finding the cash flow to get their idea off the ground is the most important step. Here are some of the grants and programs available in the US.
How Precision Agriculture is Revolutionizing Black Gold Farm’s 30,000 Acre Operation
Editor’s Note: AgFunderNews recently had the chance to speak with Gregg Halverson, President of Black Gold Farms. Halverson will be speaking at the Forbes Reinventing America: The AgTech Summit, taking place in Salinas, CA, July 8-9.
Shedd Aquarium Receives $2M in Quest to Unravel Microbiomes’ Mysteries
Microbiomes are all around us—and even inside us. According to The Human Microbiome Project, tens of trillions of the little cells live on and inside humans. Representing thousands of species, microbiomes outnumber our own cells by roughly 10 to 1.
Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter Sees $20 Billion Future for Salinas Driven by AgTech
Editor’s Note: AgFunderNews recently had the opportunity to speak with The Honorable Joe Gunter, Mayor of Salinas, on the relationship between agriculture and technology both in his home town and around the world.
Futuristic Jellyfish Barge Offers Floating Food Scarcity Solution to Farming-Challenged Regions
As the world population continues to climb, so does the demand for food. With a finite amount of arable land, keeping up on the supply side is a major challenge for farmers located in certain regions of the world.
Chinese-Based Kingenta Announces Partnership with Israel to Promote Water Efficiency in Farming
Earlier today, Kingenta Ecological Engineering Group announced the launch of a broad scale agricultural partnership between Israel and China. Founded in 1998, Kingenta is a Chinese technology enterprise dedicated to the development, production, and marketing of compound fertilizers, slow/controlled -release fertilizers, water soluble fertilizer, and other specialty fertilizers.
Smart Irrigation Provider CropX Nabs $9M Series A Marking Farm2050’s First Investment
Smart irrigation company CropX has announced a $9 million Series A round led by Innovation Endeavors, Finistere Ventures, GreenSoil Investments. Prior backer OurCrowd also participated in the round. CropX uses wireless sensors and big data to help farmers conserve water used in crop growing operations.
Pop-Up Food Market Facilitator La Ruche Announces $9M Series B Round
Food retailers have been hot on the trail of new ways to help consumers stock their pantries and refrigerators. Using platforms similar to Amazon, many have turned to the internet to provide shoppers with a digital supermarket and fast delivery.
Crop Protection Product Developer Asilomar Bio Announces $3M Series A Round
“Farmers everywhere will tell you that weather and water are the biggest issues,” Travis Bayer, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Asilomar Bio. The company recently closed a $3 million Series A round co-lead by Cultivian Sandbox Ventures and Fall Line Capital.
California State Water Board Chair Provides Insight into California’s Historic Drought
Editors Note: AgFunder recently sat down with Felicia Marcus, Chair of the California State Water Resources Board. Marcus will be leading a discussion on Living in the Reality of the California Drought at GAI Agtech Week on June 22-24, 2015.
Compass Diversified Holdings to Acquire Hemp Food Market Leader Manitoba Harvest
Middle market businesses holder Compass Diversified Holdings (“CODI”) announced earlier this week that it will acquire Fresh Hemp Foods, which operates under the brand name Manitoba Harvest. Subject to usual closing requirements, the deal is set to be finalized within the next 45 days.
Precision Irrigation Provider Hortau Secures $5M Investment from ACAP
Precision irrigation management provider Hortau announced earlier this week that it has secured $5 million in funding from Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners (ACAP). ACAP, which holds a Rural Business Investment Company license from the U.S.
Idaho Announces First Statewide AgTech Summit as Global Interest in AgTech Events Continues to Grow
Idaho is the latest state to announce a new agtech event, among a slew of local, national and international events cropping up across the globe.
On June 16, 2015, Idaho will host its first-ever AgriTech summit featuring local agricultural and technology sector leaders.
Aspada Invests $3.3M in Indian Farming-as-a-Service (FAAS) Provider EM3 AgriServices
Indian investment and holding company Aspada recently announced a $3.3M Series A investment in Delhi-based EM3 AgriServices. EM3 represents one of the first private sector ventures to tackle the field of farm mechanization and technology services.
Precision Ag Player Farmers Edge and Japanese Investment Firm Mitsui Announce New Partnership
Canadian-based precision agriculture provider Farmers Edge recently announced a new partnership with Japanese general trading company Mitsui & Co, Ltd. to help develop its product line and expand its current market reach.