Tag: nitrogen

FBN launches $25m regenerative ag pilot fund

January 11, 2022

The fund will offer discounted loans to growers who implement regenerative farming practices to improve soil health and nitrogen management.

Agriculture produces just 1% of carbon credits, data suggests

September 28, 2021

Carbon credits generated by ag-related projects make up less than 1% of all issued credits, according to data from the University of Berkeley, California.

Nitrogen fixer Andes scores $15m from Bayer, Wilbur-Ellis to move into carbon capture

September 14, 2021

Andes has developed a seed treatment that enhances crops’ nitrogen-fixing capabilities, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. It’s eyeing carbon next.

Brief: Netherlands mulls plan to cut livestock numbers by a third

September 13, 2021

The Dutch government may consider farm expropriation, among other measures, in an effort to reduce nitrogen emissions.

5 ways agroforestry can work for your land

August 30, 2021

Agroforestry has a multitude of benefits in terms of soil health, water quality, and food security – so long as it is done right.

Sound Agriculture closes $45m late stage round led by Leaps by Bayer

August 19, 2021

The US startup uses “rapid epigenetics” to stimulate crops’ root zones and enhance the performance of synthetic fertilizer, while reducing usage.

Pivot Bio scores $430m in DCVC, Temasek-led Series D round

July 19, 2021

The Berkeley, California-based startup said it’ll use the capital to “rapidly” scale its US business while expanding its global presence and releasing new nitrogen fixation products.

Kula Bio banks $10m seed funding to fix nitrogen, carbon in the soil

May 25, 2021

The Boston-based startup’s Kula-N can produce nutrients “only when the plant needs,” by applying “energized” bacteria that fix both nitrogen and carbon in the soil.

Fertilizer Giant Yara International Acquires Adapt-N Nitrogen Modeling Tech

November 6, 2017

Multinational chemical company Yara International has acquired Agronomic Technology Corp, an agricultural field modeling company for soil, water, crops, and fertilizer, for an undisclosed sum.