Key Takeaways Market Volatility: Rising interest rates and weakened market conditions have led to lower valuations for agtech startups. Investor Caution: AgTech Investor are becoming more cautious and focused on […]
Key Takeaways New CEO: Ed Carolan, a food industry veteran, takes over as CEO of Windmill Farms. Former CEO’s Role: Clay Taylor retires but stays on as a special advisor. […]
Key Takeaways Sentiment Decline: The Ag Economy Barometer index fell 8 points to 115 in August, indicating weaker producer sentiment. Interest Rates: 60% of surveyed producers expect interest rates to […]
Key Takeaways Significant Funding: ViAqua Therapeutics has secured $8.25 million to develop its RNA-based oral delivery platform to improve aquaculture disease resistance. Targeting Major Disease: The company’s first product aims […]
Key Takeaways Strategic Investment: Lesaffre has made a 10% investment in Yeap to finalize the development of a new protein ingredient made from upcycled yeast. Sustainable Protein Source: The protein […]
Key Takeaways Mild Drought Impact: The study shows that even mild drought conditions can significantly affect crop production by reducing inorganic phosphate levels in leaves. Phosphate Starvation Response (PSR): PSR […]
Key Takeaways: Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signed: The Agricultural Credit Corporation (ACC) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Jordan have signed an MoU to collaborate on […]
Key Takeaways Recovery from Heat Stress: The study found that hot pepper plants could recover from prolonged heat stress within approximately a month. Physiological Changes: Significant changes were observed in […]
Key Takeaways Innovative Technology: The study introduces Microbe-Induced Gene Silencing (MIGS) technology, which uses beneficial rhizospheric fungi to induce RNA interference (RNAi) in soil-borne pathogenic fungi. Crop Protection: MIGS effectively […]
Key Takeaways Innovative Technology: Sky Greens Canada offers a patented rotating vertical farming system that allows for uniform sunlight, irrigation, airflow, and nutrient distribution, making it highly efficient and sustainable. […]