Umaro’s $3m AgFunder-led seed round hints at a ocean-based future for alternative protein
April 1, 2022
The Californian startup is helping to make seaweed “the most abundant, most sustainable” source of protein on Earth.
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Shell & Sound Ag partner to explore carbon credit potential of nitrogen reduction
March 22, 2022
Sound Ag claims the pilot could cover 3 million farm acres, reducing up to 350,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year, by 2027.
Why AgFunder invested in Kula Bio
January 27, 2022
Soil microbial products for farmers have typically been unreliable. Kula Bio has changed that, writes AgFunder’s Rob Leclerc.
Kula Bio closes $50m Series A to further develop its low emission biofertilizer
January 27, 2022
The Boston, US-based startup says its natural, microbial alternative to traditional nitrogen fertilizer is crop-agnostic, non-GMO, and cost-effective for farmers facing rising fertilizer costs.
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.
Q&A: SupraSensor Founder 9 Months On from Climate Corp Acquisition
March 30, 2017
We caught up with SupraSensor founder Calden Carroll to find out a bit more about the acquisition and how the startup merged with Climate Corp.
Farmers Beware: Robot Swarms Could be Taking Over Your Fields
December 5, 2013
The bots are coming for your fields, your food, and your fertilizer. Three brothers have schemed up an idea that makes John Deere look medieval.
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