Tag: technology

food & drink technology Africa

July 13, 2021

food & drink technology (fdt) Africa is the premier trade fair for the processing, filling, packaging and logistics for the food and beverage industry in

Future Food-Tech San Francisco

March 11, 2021

Moonshot Solutions for a Food System Under Stress Our food system is undergoing a revolution. Covid-19 and the threat of climate change are driving

Future Food-Tech London

October 22, 2020

The Future Food-Tech Summit returns to London and brings together over 500 leaders, senior executives, pioneering innovators and VCs from around the globe. The

Poultry Tech Summit

November 20, 2019

Poultry Tech Summit is a new conference that focuses on transition of innovative technologies from researchers and entrepreneurs into commercial applications for the benefit of

Intelligent Spray Contol System – Field Demo Event

September 11, 2019

See what 10-years of USDA development and testing created, and Smart Guided Systems commercialized for sale in a Field Demo Event. Published research reports conclude:

How NASA and USDA are Teaming up to Foster Innovation and Insight in Agriculture

July 27, 2015

AgFunderNews talks to the US deputy secretary of agriculture Krysta Harden and Brad Doorn, program manager for water resources applications research at NASA, about the recent MOU between the two agencies.

How Monsanto & The Climate Corporation See the Future of Tech in Farming

July 24, 2015

“These are exciting times, these are challenging times, but the breakthroughs are incredible,” says Erik Andrejko, VP of Science at Climate Corp. When it comes to

Why Uber-backer Tao Capital invested in Granular alongside Andreessen and Khosla

July 23, 2015

Granular, arguably AgTech’s most developed farm management software, has raised $18.7 million in Series B financing in a round led by new investor and Californian family office Tao Capital Partners.

Colorado Cannabis Farmers Turn to Tech While Navigating a New and Uncertain Industry

July 23, 2015

Colorado-based Surna, Inc, a manufacturer serving the growing indoor cannabis cultivation sector, recently announced the major expansion of its existing facility in the city of Boulder to respond to increasing demand.

5 Questions about 3D Printing in Agriculture with Tech Education Specialist Jack Hemenway

July 21, 2015

AgFunderNews recently had the opportunity to ask Jack Hemenway of Moss Enterprises, a leading technology education provider to a host of industries including farming, five questions about the future of 3D printing in agriculture and what every investor should know about this exciting new technology.

How precision agriculture is revolutionizing Black Gold Farm’s 30,000-acre operation

July 7, 2015

Editor’s note: AFN recently had the chance to speak with Gregg Halverson, president of Black Gold Farms. Halverson will be speaking at the Forbes Reinventing

Shedd Aquarium Receives $2M in Quest to Unravel Microbiomes’ Mysteries

July 7, 2015

Microbiomes are all around us—and even inside us. According to The Human Microbiome Project, tens of trillions of the little cells live on and

7 Beer Tech Trends in Honor of Independence Day

July 3, 2015

As the summer temperatures heat up and July 4th looms closer on the calendar, most folks only have one beverage on their mind: beer. With some

Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter Sees $20 Billion Future for Salinas Driven by AgTech

July 2, 2015

Editor’s Note: AgFunderNews recently had the opportunity to speak with The Honorable Joe Gunter, Mayor of Salinas, on the relationship between agriculture and technology both in

Maritime Data Powerhouse Spire Announces Close of $40M Series B Round

June 30, 2015

According to the American Association of Port Authorities, “The United States is served by some 360 commercial ports that provide approximately 3,200 cargo and passenger

Futuristic Jellyfish Barge Offers Floating Food Scarcity Solution to Farming-Challenged Regions

June 30, 2015

As the world population continues to climb, so does the demand for food. With a finite amount of arable land, keeping up on the supply side

Zymergen Seals $42M Series A to Continue Mass Production of Microbes Using Robotics

June 18, 2015

Microbial DNA maker Zymergen recently announced a $42M Series A led by Data Collective, with a group of investors participating, including AME Cloud Ventures, Draper Fisher Jurveston,

Crop Protection Product Developer Asilomar Bio Announces $3M Series A Round

June 17, 2015

“Farmers everywhere will tell you that weather and water are the biggest issues,” Travis Bayer, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Asilomar Bio. The company recently closed

Meal Kit Maker Blue Apron Announces $135M Dollar Deal

June 10, 2015

Following the heals of Delivery Hero’s recent $110M funding announcement, two additional online food delivery companies have announced the close of respective funding deals. Blue