Elevate Farms Completes Acquisition of Fieldless Farms to Expand CEA in Canada
Elevate Farms is expanding its vertical farming operations to the US and Europe, introducing sustainable and efficient agriculture practices.
S&dB Appoints Maikel Huygens as Chief Technology Officer
- by Sepehr Achard
- 9th December 2025
S&dB welcomes Maikel Huygens as Chief Technology Officer to lead technology innovation starting December 8.
Sienna IM Grants €2M Loan to Regenerative Farm Developer GreenPods
- by Sepehr Achard
- 25th March 2025
Sienna IM has provided a €2 million sustainability-linked loan to GreenPods for its La Esperanza farm project.
EU Council Endorses Negotiating Mandate for New Genomic Techniques Regulation
- by Sepehr Achard
- 18th March 2025
The European Commission has launched the Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub to assist start-ups and SMEs in navigating EU regulations, accessing funding, and scaling up operations.
European Farmers Hesitant on AgTech Adoption Amid Profitability Concerns
- by Sepehr Achard
- 3rd February 2025
European farmers are cautious about future profitability, citing weather risks and high input costs according to the latest McKinsey survey.
Forbion BioEconomy Fund I Raises €164.5M
- by Sepehr Achard
- 28th January 2025
Forbion's BioEconomy Fund I has raised €164.5 million, surpassing its initial €150 million target, to invest in biotech solutions.
Odd.Bot Nets €2M in Pre-Series A Funding to Expand Its Autonomous Weeding Robots
- by Sepehr Achard
- 2nd January 2025
Odd.Bot, a Dutch startup specializing in autonomous weeding robots, has raised €2 million in pre-Series A funding.
EIB Group Unveils €3Bn Financing Package for Agriculture & Bioeconomy in Europe
- by Sepehr Achard
- 11th December 2024
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has announced €3 billion in loans for agriculture, forestry, and fisheries across Europe
FreezeM & Agroloop Hungary Collaborate on Decoupled Insect Farming Model
- by Sepehr Achard
- 19th November 2024
FreezeM & Agroloop partnered to introduce the first decoupled insect farming factory, separating Black Soldier Fly breeding from production.
WHEATWATCHER Project Launches to Enhance Soil Health Across Europe
- by Sepehr Achard
- 31st October 2024
EU-funded WHEATWATCHER project focuses on soil health monitoring and sustainable farming practices.