Agrifood corporates in particular could play a major role in restoring the world’s stock of natural resources — otherwise known as natural capital.
EnrichAg’s novel sensing technology aims to make soil analysis faster, more accurate and cheaper for farmers and agronomists.
The California-based startup will build up a team to scale its nutrient delivery product beyond its current 1 million acres.
USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack also announced new funds, partners and innovators for the AIM for Climate global initiative.
With fresh Series B funding, Agriconomie aims to become the European leader in the organics and regenerative inputs market.
Funding will help scale the startup’s climate-smart nitrogen technology that uses just air, water and renewables-based electricity to produce nitrogen.
A 20,000-acre pilot project for regeneratively grown wheat as well as several other initiatives are in place to help King Arthur reach its goal.
Growers may also see “further downward price pressure” on phosphates and potash, though the outlook is less sunny for nitrogen.
Investors should proactively engage with animal protein and feed producers and support farmer transitions on the path toward reducing nitrogen levels.
The Californian startup is helping to make seaweed “the most abundant, most sustainable” source of protein on Earth.
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.
Soil microbial products for farmers have typically been unreliable. Kula Bio has changed that, writes AgFunder’s Rob Leclerc.
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.
The fund will offer discounted loans to growers who implement regenerative farming practices to improve soil health and nitrogen management.
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.
Andes has developed a seed treatment that enhances crops’ nitrogen-fixing capabilities, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. It’s eyeing carbon next.
The Dutch government may consider farm expropriation, among other measures, in an effort to reduce nitrogen emissions.
Agroforestry has a multitude of benefits in terms of soil health, water quality, and food security – so long as it is done right.
The US startup uses “rapid epigenetics” to stimulate crops’ root zones and enhance the performance of synthetic fertilizer, while reducing usage.
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.
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