H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Life Agro
H.I.G. Capital has acquired a majority stake in Life Agro, a prominent Brazilian specialty agricultural inputs provider.
Albotherm Receives £500K Innovate UK Grant for Temperature-Controlled Polytunnel Technology
Albotherm has been awarded a £500,000 grant from Innovate UK to advance its greenhouse technology for polytunnel applications.
USAID Commits $57.4M to Enhance Food Security and Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiatives Globally
USAID committed $57.4M to further food security & climate-smart agriculture efforts, with $38M dedicated to Feed the Future Innovation Labs.
Mastronardi Produce Expands Canadian Greenhouse Capacity
Mastronardi Produce® adds 91 acres of greenhouse capacity in Canada, strengthening its position in the Canadian market.
Hub International Acquires Western Growers Insurance Services’ Retail Brokerage Business
Key Takeaways: Hub International Limited (Hub) has acquired the retail insurance brokerage business of Western Growers Insurance Services (WGIS), enhancing its presence in the agribusiness sector. The acquisition strengthens Hub's […]
HudsonAlpha & gener8tor Launch Fall 2024 AgTech Accelerator
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and gener8tor have selected six startups for the Fall 2024 cohort of the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator.
Bowery Farming Ceases Operations Amid Financial Challenges
Bowery Farming decided to shut down its operations as reported by Pitchbook, after failing to secure additional funding or a buyer.
Alveo Technologies Expands into Animal Health with New Avian Influenza Test
Alveo Technologies launches the Alveo Sense Avian Influenza Test for rapid, field-based detection of avian flu.
UK Agriculture Faces Financial Pressure as Budget Changes Impact Farmers, NFU Warns
The Budget introduced measures that could create financial challenges for British farmers, affecting the broader UK agriculture sector.
Agróptimum Presents Study on Global Pistachio Industry Growth & Future Trends
Agróptimum’s study forecasts a significant rise in pistachio consumption, exceeding 976,000 tons globally driven by demand.