Latest Developments in Agriculture Technology
Explore the latest developments in agriculture technology, including AI systems and innovations in vertical farming and crop protection.
IBI Ag Secures $6.1M in Series A Funding
IBI Ag raised $6.1 million in Series A funding, with Corteva Inc. leading the investment through its Corteva Catalyst platform.
Gates Ag One and Corteva Announced Partnership
Gates Agricultural Innovations (Gates Ag One) and Corteva (NYSE: CTVA) have entered a collaboration to accelerate agricultural innovations for smallholder farmers.
CarbonZero.Eco Secures $3.5M Seed Funding and $7M in Biochar Agreements with Almond Farmers
CarbonZero.Eco, a Silicon Valley-based startup, has raised $3.5 million in seed funding from investors, including executives from Google, Meta, and Amazon.
AgPlenus Identifies Novel Mode of Action Against Zymoseptoria tritici
AgPlenus has discovered a novel Mode of Action (MoA) active against Zymoseptoria tritici, the fungal pathogen responsible for Septoria tritici blotch (STB) in wheat.
Proba Secures €1M to Expand Insetting and Drive Agri-Food Decarbonization
Proba has raised €1 million in funding to scale insetting solutions for decarbonizing the agri-food sector.
Farm Bureau Endorses Agrivoltaics in Major Policy Shift at 2025 AFBF Convention
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) updates policy book to prioritize solar projects with verified agricultural use.
Dickson Despommier, Visionary of Vertical Farming, Passes Away
Dickson Despommier, a microbiologist, ecologist, and considered by many as the father of modern vertical farming, has passed away
Massey Ferguson Unveils SB.1436DB Small Square Baler
Massey Ferguson SB.1436DB is designed to increase field efficiency with dual-row bale production.
Verdant Partners Global Food & Agribusiness Review Sees M&A Declines in 2024, But Rebound Expected in 2025
The Verdant Food and Agribusiness M&A Review & Outlook – 2024, published by Verdant Partners, reports a 24% decline in global M&A activity.