Verdant Robotics Expands SharpShooter System to Grass Seed and Sod Production Markets
Verdant Robotics expands its SharpShooter precision application system into grass seed and sod production sectors on April 8, 2026.
FoodTech 500 2025: Forward Fooding Reveals Top Global AgriFoodTech Innovators
- by Sepehr Achard
- 1st April 2026
The 2025 FoodTech 500, powered by Forward Fooding and sponsored by pladis, selected 500 finalists from over 1,200 submissions across 87 countries
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Issues Emergency Quarantine on Cotton Leafhopper
- by Sepehr Achard
- 17th February 2026
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has issued an emergency quarantine targeting the two-spotted cotton leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula), also known as the cotton jassid.
biotope by VIB Secures €5M in First Close of Second Fund to Support Early-Stage Biotech Startups
- by Sepehr Achard
- 17th June 2025
biotope by VIB has announced the first close of its second investment fund, raising €5 million toward a targeted €9 million goal.
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.