Tag: farmtech

Sick of the Trade War? The $550m US-China Green Fund is a breath of fresh air

October 21, 2019

As tit-for-tat tariffs fly left, right, and centre, this fund aims to bring the US and China together, by rewarding startup smarts with funds.

UPDATE: Vertical Future raises £4m seed round to take vertical farming to Mayfair

October 17, 2019

Vertical Future plans to cut down London's carbon ‘foodprint’ with its latest £4m seed round, led by impact investor Earthworm. Read on to find out more.

Can tech save our bacon as ASF spreads?

September 30, 2019

As the deadly African Swine Fever keeps spreading, we identify tech that could potentially help farmers win in the battle against it.

Vertical farm tech Intelligent Growth Solutions expands Series A to £7m

September 26, 2019

Vertical farm tech Intelligent Growth Solutions sealed a £7m Series A, after a second close of the round backed by Ospraie Ag Science and AgFunder.

Asha Impact tells AFN why it’s time to be bullish on India’s Agtech sector

August 23, 2019

Funding for agtech in India has surged 300%. The number of startups also grew 25%. Is it any wonder why Asha Impact is bullish on the sector?

Farmers and Entrepreneurs May Need to Rethink the Path to Agtech Adoption

July 18, 2019

The future of row crop production is exciting and compelling, and as innovators and investors discuss the “possible,” an important question lingers: how – and how fast - will the farmers evolve their practices and business models to be successful as tomorrow’s farm leaders?

For Biologics to Succeed, ‘Plug & Play’ Inputs Must Give Way to Holistic Farm Management

May 30, 2019

As lawmakers, court battles, and consumer demand continue to push conventional chemical inputs out of the picture, a major market opportunity for bio-based inputs has developed. However, many farmers are struggling to understand an entirely new production methodology, argues biologicals veteran Pam Marrone.

The Opportunities and Challenges of Building a Rural Agtech Startup

June 21, 2017

While agtech startup activity tends to concentrate on the two coasts of the US, there are a growing number of rural agtech startups. We speak to three to find out what it's like building a startup outside of San Francisco and New York.

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Tag: farmtech

Sick of the Trade War? The $550m US-China Green Fund is a breath of fresh air

UPDATE: Vertical Future raises £4m seed round to take vertical farming to Mayfair

Can tech save our bacon as ASF spreads?

Vertical farm tech Intelligent Growth Solutions expands Series A to £7m

Asha Impact tells AFN why it’s time to be bullish on India’s Agtech sector

Farmers and Entrepreneurs May Need to Rethink the Path to Agtech Adoption

For Biologics to Succeed, ‘Plug & Play’ Inputs Must Give Way to Holistic Farm Management

The Opportunities and Challenges of Building a Rural Agtech Startup

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