Tropic, Living Models, Ag Startup Engine, Cytotrait, KOMO Biosciences, Syngenta, Horticoop, 25:2, IBI Ag, ADAMA, AgroIntelli, and Artechno.

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring the ag-biotech sector's shift from code to factory infrastructure, Tropic's $105 million Series C for gene-edited crop scaling, Living Models' AI platform interpreting plant DNA, KOMO Biosciences and Syngenta's maize genome partnership, and the sobering reality of two industry bankruptcies. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: The Seed Signal: ag-biotech's shift from code to factory — the Staple Renaissance, compressed timelines, and the new competitive moatFunding: Tropic secures $105M Series C to scale gene-edited banana and rice; Living Models exits stealth with $7M seed to map the language of plants using AIEarly Stage: Ag Startup Engine closes $7M seed fund for AgTech founders; Cytotrait secures $4M to advance MOSS chloroplast and mitochondria gene engineeringPartnerships: KOMO Biosciences and Syngenta partner on non-viral maize genome engineering; Horticoop invests in AI breeding specialist 25:2 for European expansionInnovation: IBI Ag completes proof of concept for AI-driven bioinsecticide platform; ADAMA launches Ateka insecticide with Ayalon Formulation TechnologyConsolidation: AgroIntelli seeks new ownership after bankruptcy order in Denmark; Artechno declared bankrupt by court in Den Haag following suspension of paymentEvents: World Agri-Tech (San Francisco), Animal AgTech (Fort Worth), Future Fit Asia (Singapore), Fiber Connect (Orlando), Transform Food Europe (Amsterdam)Read The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWS----------------------------------------------------Stay up to date on the latest in AgTech with IGROW NEWSSubscribe to Vertical Farming PodcastPowered by The AgTech Media Group----------------------------------------------------Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report