Key Takeaways
- Major announcements include Orbia Netafim’s new sprinkler, BinSentry’s $50M funding, and Saga Robotics’ £8.4M capital raise.
- BASF, Corteva, and M.S. Technologies are advancing nematode-resistant soybeans in Brazil.
- EBZ Group’s acquisition of Organifarms signals further consolidation in CEA automation.
- LeafWorks expanded DNA testing services to 75 herbs and fungi.
- Plantible Foods opened a new Texas facility to scale Rubi Protein™ production.
Plant science, CEA, and AgTech companies report progress and new initiatives
This week’s AgTech industry updates highlight major developments across plant science, controlled environment agriculture (CEA), and agri-technology. Companies announced new collaborations, funding rounds, product launches, and facility expansions aimed at addressing challenges in food production, sustainability, and efficiency.
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AgTech Highlights: Funding and Product Launches
Orbia Netafim has introduced the Mega-PULSAR™ sprinkler, designed to protect high-value subtropical crops such as avocados, mangoes, and lychees from heat stress. The system delivers uniform low-volume pulses to reduce canopy temperature and maintain humidity, with early trials showing improved performance and reduced labor needs.
UK-based Saga Robotics secured £8.4 million to expand its Thorvald autonomous platform for grapevine and strawberry growers. The platform already supports 13 major strawberry producers in the UK and more than 1,300 acres of vineyards in the United States.
BinSentry raised $50 million in Series C funding to scale its AI-powered animal feed monitoring sensors. The company reported doubling revenue in the past year while maintaining a 0% customer churn rate.
AgEagle Aerial Systems launched the RedEdge-P Green multispectral camera, enabling data-driven decision-making for growers and researchers. The NDAA-compliant device is compatible with multiple drone platforms and is available for immediate adoption.
Plant Science Updates
BASF, Corteva Agriscience, and M.S. Technologies are preparing to introduce a nematode-resistant soybean trait in Brazil, with trials showing over 90% control of root lesion nematodes. Commercial availability is expected later this decade.
FarmQA launched Advanced Prescriptions and Nutrient Blender tools to streamline nutrient planning. These tools aim to reduce agronomists’ data-processing workloads while improving accuracy in fertility recommendations.
LeafWorks expanded its DNA-based identification services to cover 75 herbs and fungi, including adulteration testing validated against a global genomic library.
Proterra Investment Partners acquired AcreTrader, extending its farmland investment capabilities. Acres.com will continue independently under founder Carter Malloy, while AcreTrader integrates with Proterra’s platform.
CEA Updates
EBZ Group acquired a majority stake in Organifarms, marking its entry into sustainable automation technologies. Organifarms’ co-founders will step aside as EBZ integrates its expertise in agricultural robotics.
Ecobloom partnered with Kuwait-based GreenLife to deploy AI-powered farming solutions, combining EcoSense’s data-driven insights with CleanGreens aeroponics to improve desert agriculture.
PB tec, part of Atrium Agri, acquired all CE-Line assets following its bankruptcy in July 2025, securing its nutrient analysis technologies for integration into greenhouse horticulture solutions.
Other AgTech Developments
- MBOLD and AURI launched Protein Navigator, a program to support innovation in plant-based and animal protein sectors.
- Neogen® Corporation partnered with Biomatter to develop enzyme-based food safety products.
- Plantible Foods opened its first commercial facility in Texas to scale Rubi Protein™ production.
- Betagro Ventures joined an $18.4 million Series B funding round in U.S.-based BiomEdit, backing its probiotic solutions for poultry health.
- Ambient Carbon reported that its Methane Eradication Photochemical System removed up to 90% of methane emissions in a Denmark livestock trial.
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