The ag biotech company is commercializing its technology for both inbred and hybrid corn cultivars or the first quarter of 2025.
Clean Crop Technologies has launched a commercial cold plasma seed treatment facility, signed $3.4m in purchase orders, and has a pipeline worth $47m in ARR, claims the startup.
Extensive field trials in Spain with leading commercial tomato varieties grown in open fields have delivered 10-17% increases in yield, claims SaliCrop.
The partnership will deploy the BioLumic UV light seed treatment to Gro Alliance seed production facilities in North America, starting in Illinois.
Australia-based Loam Bio’s microbial seed inoculum could help farmers store more carbon in the ground and more easily enter carbon markets.
Puna Bio will launch its seed treatment that leverages the power of extremophiles — bacteria that can make plants more resilient to extreme conditions.
Corteva Agriscience has recently invested in a South Africa-based seed treatment facility to help in developing healthier seeds and reducing yield loss.
Andes has developed a seed treatment that enhances crops’ nitrogen-fixing capabilities, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. It’s eyeing carbon next.
The projects will complement BASF’s offerings in seeds, seed treatments, biological and chemical solutions, and digital services.
Zayndu offers a non-toxic plasma disinfectant technology that kills pathogens on seeds while boosting germination rates, according to CEO Ralph Weir.
Biolumic has created a seedling treatment using UV light that it says boosts the yield of specialty crops by up to 22% while also making plants heartier and more pest resistant.
AgFunderNews caught up with the CEO of Indigo Agriculture, to find out more about the company’s blockbuster round of funding and future plans.
