Key Takeaways: Irrigation is a key strategy for reducing crop vulnerability to drought and heat, important in the context of climate change. However, irrigation, particularly through pump energy use, contributes […]
Key Takeaways: The “Agri&Food in the Canton of Fribourg” video series, created by the Greater Geneva Bern Area (GGBA), offers an in-depth look at Fribourg's agrifood sector. The sector contributes […]
On January 26, 2023, Lakeside Produce Inc., a greenhouse grower based in Leamington, Ontario, filed for bankruptcy, owing $188M.
Key Takeaways: Eatable Adventures completes the first closing of the Europe Foodtech Acceleration Fund I SCSp, valued at 30 million euros. The fund aims to invest in technology-based seed projects […]
Key Takeaways: LanzaJet opens LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels, the world's first ethanol-to-sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility, in Soperton, Georgia. The facility aims to produce 10 million gallons of SAF […]
Key Takeaways: Zurich North America announces leadership changes in its Direct Markets and Crop insurance businesses. Jason Meador is appointed as the new Head of Direct Markets, succeeding Vince Santivasi […]
Key Takeaways: Apollo Agriculture, an agri-fintech startup, received a USD 10 million investment from Swedfund and ImpactConnect. The investment aims to aid small-scale farmers in Africa, enhancing their earnings and […]
Key Takeaways Fourteen young African innovators from the AYuTe Africa Challenge are participating in the MIT Solve Innovators Program. The program, a collaboration between Heifer Africa and MIT Solve, aims […]
Key Takeaways: Eliza Fournier, Urban Farm Director at the College of Lake County (CLC), discusses the future of urban farming. CLC's new facility at Sheridan Road and Madison Street focuses […]
Key Takeaways: Persistent Funding Challenges: 2024 presents a challenging landscape for venture-dependent businesses in animal protein production. Emphasis on Innovation: Importance of technological solutions that address practical needs in livestock […]