This Week in AgTech: Innovations, Funding & More!
Discover the latest funding highlights and industry updates in the world of AgTech. Stay informed with This Week in AgTech blog post.
Almanac Acquires Gro Intelligence’s Assets to Strengthen AI-Driven Agricultural Insights
Almanac has acquired the intellectual property and assets of Gro Intelligence, a former leader in global agricultural data analytics.
ISA Publishes Position Paper on Advancing Precision Agriculture Through Automation
The International Society of Automation (ISA), the leading professional society for automation, has released a new position paper.
Verizon Business Secures $21M Agreement with USDA to Enhance Connectivity
Verizon Business has secured a $21 million agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the first year of a new connectivity program.
Cascadia Seaweed Bags CAD$4M in Series A to Scale Seaweed-Based Agricultural Solutions
Cascadia Seaweed has closed the first CAD$4 million of its Series A funding round, with contributions from WWF Impact, Vere Ventures, and others.
Bill Gates & The UAE Unveil New Agriculture Innovation
Mariam Almheiri welcomed Bill Gates to the UAE to mark the progress of their partnership on agricultural innovation.
ofi Highlights AI-Powered Beehives and Cashew Farmer Empowerment in 2023 Sustainability Report
ofi published its 2023 ‘Nut Trails’ Sustainability Impact Report, showcasing projects & expanded social outreach across its operations.
OceanWell Secures $11M Series A Funding to Launch Modular Deep-Sea Water Farms
OceanWell raised $11 million in Series A funding to scale its modular deep-sea water farm technology to tackle drought challenges.
Leciel – Greenhouse Vegetables Reaches 1M SQFT of Greenhouse Production
Leciel - Greenhouse Vegetables, a family-owned business dedicated to local agriculture, has reached a significant milestone: 1 million square feet of greenhouse production.
EcoPhage Partners with Maian Ltda to Launch GoldenEco in Brazil
EcoPhage has signed a distribution agreement with Maian Ltda to bring GoldenEco, its bacteriophage-based bactericide, to the Brazilian market.