biotope by VIB Secures €5M in First Close of Second Fund to Support Early-Stage Biotech Startups
biotope by VIB has announced the first close of its second investment fund, raising €5 million toward a targeted €9 million goal.
Verdant Robotics Expands SharpShooter Availability Nationwide
- by Sepehr Achard
- 29th May 2025
Verdant Robotics, a U.S.-based agtech company specializing in precision agriculture, has announced the expanded availability of its flagship SharpShooter precision application system across the country.
2024 FoodTech 500 Unveiled: The Leading AgriFoodTech Innovators
- by Sepehr Achard
- 19th March 2025
The 2024 FoodTech 500 highlights 500 top AgriFoodTech startups selected from 1,420 applicants across 52 countries.
Sound Agriculture Reports Strong 2024 Results, Expands to LATAM
- by Sepehr Achard
- 3rd March 2025
Max Acre and Efficient Acre Solutions by Sound Agriculture improved corn yields by 6-12+ bushels per acre with an 84% win rate while reducing synthetic fertilizer use.
Verdant Partners Global Food & Agribusiness Review Sees M&A Declines in 2024, But Rebound Expected in 2025
- by Sepehr Achard
- 12th February 2025
The Verdant Food and Agribusiness M&A Review & Outlook – 2024, published by Verdant Partners, reports a 24% decline in global M&A activity.
2024 AgTech Year in Review: Key Developments
- by Sepehr Achard
- 31st December 2024
As 2024 concludes, the AgTech sector saw notable developments across various segments. Find out more in our 2024 AgTech Year In Review!
Indoor Farming Insights, Trends & Opportunities for 2025
- by Thea Otto
- 16th December 2024
Funding for indoor farming rebounded to $582.5M in 2024, signaling renewed confidence and opportunities for growth.
Riceland Foods Honored with 2024 USA Rice Sustainability Award for Carbon Ready™ Program
- by Sepehr Achard
- 13th December 2024
Riceland Foods received the 2024 USA Rice Sustainability Award for its Carbon Ready™ Program at the USA Rice Outlook Conference.
Plants for the Future: Trends in Plant Breeding R&I Funding
- by Sepehr Achard
- 7th November 2024
Plants for the Future published a report revealing concerning trends in public investment for plant breeding R&I from FP7 to Horizon Europe.
Texas Department of Agriculture Activates Biosecurity Enforcement to Combat Red Flour Beetle Outbreak
- by Sepehr Achard
- 7th October 2024
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has activated the Biosecurity Enforcement Division to address Red Flour Beetle infestation.