Assessing Yield Gaps in Global Agriculture: A 35-Year Analysis
Key Takeaways Gerber et al. (2024) conduct a comprehensive spatial and temporal analysis of yield gaps in ten major crops from 1975 to 2010. The study identifies a widening trend […]
Integrating Land Cover Data for Enhanced Environmental Research: The SPAN Initiative
Key Takeaways Kammerer et al. (2024) address the fragmentation of land cover data in the U.S. by integrating agricultural and natural vegetation datasets. The study merges LANDFIRE National Vegetation Classification […]
Enhancing Adventitious Rooting in Woody Plants: A Novel Synthetic Auxin Conjugate
Key Takeaways Roth et al. (2024) have significantly advanced the clonal propagation of plants with naturally low adventitious rooting capabilities. The study introduces a synthetic auxin conjugate, 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid–L-tryptophan-OMe, effectively […]
Balancing Irrigation and Emissions in US Agriculture: A New Study
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 […]
Fribourg’s Agrifood Sector: A Pillar of Innovation & Economic Strength
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 […]
Lakeside Produce Bankruptcy Updates
On January 26, 2023, Lakeside Produce Inc., a greenhouse grower based in Leamington, Ontario, filed for bankruptcy, owing $188M.
Eatable Adventures’ New 30M Euro Investment Fund for Foodtech Startups
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 […]
LanzaJet Opens ‘World’s First Ethanol to SAF Production Facility’ in Georgia
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 […]
Zurich North America Announces Leadership Changes in Direct Markets and Crop Businesses
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 […]
African Agritech Innovators Advance in MIT Solve Program
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 […]