AgTech Digest

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyUnlock the future of agtech and CRISPR with this deep dive into the world of soybean innovation and next-gen crop defense! Matt Begeman, a key voice from Confluence Genetics, unveils how his team is driving breakthroughs in seed genetics and leveraging cutting-edge technologies like CasClear. From transforming the profitability and sustainability landscape for growers to exploring the epic potential of CRISPR-based antimicrobials and cell-specific cancer therapies, this episode journeys across the science and strategy shaping global food and health systems.Listen in to discover:The intricate challenges and opportunities facing modern soybean growersHow AI and advanced breeding accelerate development of nutrient-rich, high-value cropsThe story behind CasClear and its powerful implications for agriculture—and even cancer treatmentWhy data, partnerships, and strategic tech licensing are changing the gameIf you’re passionate about the intersection of biology, technology, and agriculture, this episode is packed with thought-provoking insights you won’t want to miss!5 Key TakeawaysTake your agricultural strategy to the next level with these essential insights:AI-driven breeding models like CropOS can significantly accelerate soybean variety development and optimize desired traits—embrace technology to boost your crop outcomes.Creating higher-value soybean products with specialty traits unlocks premium markets for growers—seek out partnerships to increase your profitability per acre.Gene editing and CRISPR-based innovations, such as CasClear, are expanding possibilities for crop protection and quality—stay informed and engaged with cutting-edge solutions.Gathering and leveraging high-quality, connected sequence and phenotype data is key to successful breeding and product innovation—invest in your data strategy.Strategic collaborations and technology licensing can help expand the reach of impactful platforms—consider partnerships to amplify innovation and business growth.Memorable Quotes"So if we could take our CasClear technology, design it specifically for their cancer, deliver it to that individual, and basically deliver cell-specific chemotherapy where it only destroys the cancer cells and leaves all the normal cells intact. That's the conceptual idea we've built with CasClear in the oncology space.""Our goal is to enable as many different companies to use this technology as we can because I can't work on soybeans, antimicrobials, and oncology all at the same time. We've really got to partner with other companies to make this successful.""If you have decades worth of phenotype data but you've never sequenced your populations or understand your population structure, you're also kind of stuck. You've got to really pull both of these together to enable those AI tools to really drive your breeding organization forward and make better products at the end of the day."Connect with MattLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-begemann/Resources Mentionedconfluence.ag – https://confluence.ag/castclear.com – https://castclear.com/University of Missouri – https://missouri.edu/University of Wisconsin–Madison – https://wisc.edu/University of Utah – https://utah.edu/UC Berkeley – https://berkeley.edu/Benson Hill – https://bensonhill.com/CropOS by Benson Hill – https://bensonhill.com/cropos/ChatGPT by OpenAI – https://openai.com/chatgptAnthropic – https://www.anthropic.com/Connect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyWelcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech — the data ownership question and why farm data is becoming a power issue as AI gets embedded in agricultural decisions, Pieter Lommen of Delphy on why CEA projects fail before they buy their first climate computer, Bayer cutting full-year crop science guidance, Bowery Farming's IP auction concluding across three buyers, Loam Bio's first commercial soil carbon credit sale, and Land O'Lakes expanding its Microsoft AI precision farming collaboration to 100 million acres. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: The Data Ownership Question: who owns the data generated on a farm, why current contracts largely favour platforms over farmers, and why the answer is about to matter much more as AI gets embedded in agricultural decision-makingInterview: Pieter Lommen of Delphy on practical CEA consulting — translating Dutch greenhouse science into commercially viable operations globally, crop-specific knowledge transfer, and why implementation matters more than technologyEarnings: Bayer cuts FY crop science guidance citing US herbicide pricing pressure and glyphosate market dynamics; FMC reports better-than-expected Q2 on Latin America volume; Yara Q2 EBITDA up 14% on ammonia margins; Syngenta Group H1 revenues broadly stableM&A: BioAtlantis acquired by a strategic buyer — Irish seaweed bioactives company exits after 20-plus years; Bowery Farming IP auction concludes with hydroponic patents going to three separate buyersLaunch: Protelum launches commercially — plant-based protein ingredient from lupin and faba bean targeting food reformulation; Loam Bio completes first commercial soil carbon credit sale under its CSIRO-validated methodologyPartnerships: Syngenta and Indigo Ag's Terion sign a multi-year agronomic data sharing agreement; Land O'Lakes and Microsoft expand their AI precision farming collaboration to cover 100 million acresFunding: Naio Technologies raises 30M euros for vegetable crop weeding robotics; Persephone Biome raises $12M Series A for microbiome-based crop health; Tarfin raises $20M to expand agricultural credit access in TurkeyEvents: Commercial UAV Expo (Las Vegas), Taiwan Smart Agriweek, Women in Agribusiness Global Summit (New Orleans), Global Agrovet Research Conference (Dubai), EIMA International (Bologna)Read The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWSConnect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyWelcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech — tariffs adding 8 to 23% to agricultural hardware costs and splitting the sector between those who localized early and those who didn't, a sharply divided earnings season with Corteva up and AGCO down 18%, three company exits including AppHarvest, Benson Hill, and Invaio Sciences each telling a different story, Semios acquiring Pessl Instruments for sensor hardware, and a 180-year Rothamsted dataset showing UK arable soil carbon declining despite organic matter additions. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: Tariff impact on AgTech hardware: steel, aluminum, and semiconductor duties adding 8 to 23% to equipment costs, supply chains rerouting, and an early mover advantage emerging for companies that localized manufacturing ahead of the current cycleEarnings: Corteva Q2 strong with seed and crop protection both up; AGCO Q2 weak on North American volume declines; Deere reaffirms full-year guidance; Nutrien raises its potash volume outlook for 2026Exits: AppHarvest assets sold to AppTech Group in a court-supervised process; Benson Hill formally begins wind-down after failing to find a buyer; Invaio Sciences closes operationsM&A: Semios acquires Pessl Instruments, adding weather stations and soil sensors to its pest and disease monitoring platform; Trimble completes restructuring of its agriculture division into a standalone business unitDigital Ag: CBH Group launches its digital grain platform across Western Australia; WinField United launches an AI agronomic advisory tool for its network of independent retailersSustainability: Yara and CF Industries sign a green ammonia offtake agreement; Nufarm and Corteva expand their omega-3 canola commercial partnership across Australia and CanadaResear: Rothamsted Research publishes 180-year dataset showing UK soil carbon declining in arable fields at 0.17% per year despite organic matter additions — a significant finding for net-zero commitmentsEvents: Commercial UAV Expo (Las Vegas), Taiwan Smart Agriweek, Women in Agribusiness Global Summit (New Orleans), Global Agrovet Research Conference (Dubai), EIMA International (Bologna)Read The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWSConnect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyWelcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech — the H1 2026 state of play with $1.27 billion across 89 deals, Europe's first new herbicide active ingredient in over 15 years from Bayer, Pivot Bio's PROVEN 40 clearing EPA registration, John Deere's See & Spray surpassing 1 million acres, a WFFS strawberry virus spreading through 28 US states with no cure available, and Nutrien and Ceres putting AI agronomic support into 2,000-plus retail locations. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: H1 2026 AgTech State of the Industry: $1.27B disclosed across 89 deals, robotics leads funding, partnerships dominate activity, Series A and B still squeezed, and a clear bifurcation between infrastructure plays and product companiesPartnerships: Nutrien and Ceres partner to deploy AI-powered agronomic decision support to Nutrien's 2,000-plus retail locations; AGCO expands its Trimble precision ag licensing deal to cover additional machine linesCrop Protection: Bayer receives EU authorisation for LASO, its first new herbicide active ingredient in Europe in over 15 years; Pivot Bio's PROVEN 40 receives EPA registration — first biological nitrogen product cleared at 40 pounds per acre ratePrecision Ag: John Deere See & Spray surpasses 1 million commercial acres treated; Headwall Photonics and Agremo integrate hyperspectral imaging with AI crop analytics for canopy-level nutrient and stress detectionGrain & Supply: Scoular publishes its 2025 sustainability report covering 2.5 billion bushels handled; AGT Food and Ingredients expands pulse protein capacity in Saskatchewan; Viterra completes integration of Gavilon grain assetsPlant Health: WFFS strawberry virus spreads to 12 additional US states — now present in 28 states with no curative treatment available; EPPO adds Potato Virus A to its A2 quarantine listFunding: Keenan Systems raises 12M euros to scale livestock feed management AI; BeeHero closes $10M Series B for precision pollination; Farmonaut raises $3M for satellite crop monitoring across emerging marketsEvents: Commercial UAV Expo (Las Vegas), Taiwan Smart Agriweek, Women in Agribusiness Global Summit (New Orleans), Global Agrovet Research Conference (Dubai), EIMA International (Bologna)Read The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWSConnect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyWelcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech — Tropic acquires Rahan Meristem to become the first fully integrated banana genetics company, Reservoir makes its first ever acquisition to own the financial data layer, the US government links soil health to biofuel pricing for the first time, the Supreme Court rules on Roundup, a dual-function rice gene opens new doors for climate adaptation, and BASF, ADAMA, and Burro each launch major new products. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Big Story: Tropic acquires Rahan Meristem to become the first fully integrated banana genetics company — combining gene editing IP with commercial-scale tissue culture across Latin America, Asia, and the Middle EastM&A: Reservoir makes its first-ever acquisition, absorbing agri-finance platform Contain and naming founder Nicola Kerslake as General Partner; Eurofins Agro Testing acquires Czech lab Laborator PostoloprtyFunding: Terraxy raises $3M in a KAUST-backed Seed-2 round led by Wa'ed Ventures for desert soil regeneration in Saudi Arabia; Africa Finance Corporation arranges 108.3M euro sovereign facility for Togo's agricultural modernisationProducts: BASF launches Efficon insecticide in Egypt with novel Axalion Active ingredient; ADAMA launches Novali herbicide at the highest pyroxasulfone load available; Burro unveils Grande 44 autonomous field platformPolicy: President Trump signs Executive Order advancing precision agriculture; USDA releases Final Regenerative Feedstock Rule — the first federal mechanism linking on-farm soil practices to premium biofuel pricingLegal: US Supreme Court rules 7-2 for Monsanto in Monsanto v. Durnell — FIFRA preempts state failure-to-warn claims, effectively capping a decade of Roundup litigation exposure for BayerPartnerships: Fischer Farms partners with Seed Group for UAE and MENA vertical farming entry; Syngenta, McDonald's, and McCain sign a three-party MOU on China's potato supply chain; Ever.Ag deploys AI planning at Coles SupermarketsResearch: Chonnam National University identifies OsFeSOD3, a dual-function rice gene improving drought tolerance and chloroplast development simultaneouslyRead The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWSConnect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyWelcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech — Tropic acquires Rahan Meristem to become the first fully integrated banana genetics company, Reservoir makes its first ever acquisition to own the financial data layer, the US government links soil health to biofuel pricing for the first time, the Supreme Court rules on Roundup, a dual-function rice gene opens new doors for climate adaptation, and BASF, ADAMA, and Burro each launch major new products. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Big Story: Tropic acquires Rahan Meristem to become the first fully integrated banana genetics company — combining gene editing IP with commercial-scale tissue culture across Latin America, Asia, and the Middle EastM&A: Reservoir makes its first-ever acquisition, absorbing agri-finance platform Contain and naming founder Nicola Kerslake as General Partner; Eurofins Agro Testing acquires Czech lab Laborator PostoloprtyFunding: Terraxy raises $3M in a KAUST-backed Seed-2 round led by Wa'ed Ventures for desert soil regeneration in Saudi Arabia; Africa Finance Corporation arranges 108.3M euro sovereign facility for Togo's agricultural modernisationProducts: BASF launches Efficon insecticide in Egypt with novel Axalion Active ingredient; ADAMA launches Novali herbicide at the highest pyroxasulfone load available; Burro unveils Grande 44 autonomous field platformPolicy: President Trump signs Executive Order advancing precision agriculture; USDA releases Final Regenerative Feedstock Rule — the first federal mechanism linking on-farm soil practices to premium biofuel pricingLegal: US Supreme Court rules 7-2 for Monsanto in Monsanto v. Durnell — FIFRA preempts state failure-to-warn claims, effectively capping a decade of Roundup litigation exposure for BayerPartnerships: Fischer Farms partners with Seed Group for UAE and MENA vertical farming entry; Syngenta, McDonald's, and McCain sign a three-party MOU on China's potato supply chain; Ever.Ag deploys AI planning at Coles SupermarketsResearch: Chonnam National University identifies OsFeSOD3, a dual-function rice gene improving drought tolerance and chloroplast development simultaneouslyRead The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWSConnect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyWelcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring Flagship Pioneering's merger of CIBO Technologies and Indigo Ag's Source business into Terion, a new neutral AI data infrastructure company, NativState's forestry carbon acquisition, Munters exploring an exit from food tech, FMC and Corteva's $200 million herbicide licensing deal, and a regenerative agriculture awareness study that nearly doubled among US adults in a year. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Big Story: Flagship Pioneering merges CIBO Technologies and Indigo Ag's Source business into Terion, a neutral AI data infrastructure company headquartered in Cambridge, MassachusettsM&A: NativState acquires Neeley Forestry Service, adding 200,000-plus acres and pushing its enrolled base past 950,000 acres; Vireo Growth signs all-share deal for C21 Investments and roughly 15 Nevada dispensariesDivestiture: Munters Group explores selling its FoodTech business, Speria, to focus on Data Center Technologies and AirTech — Evercore advising, no deal agreed yetVenture: Elanco launches a $25M corporate venture platform for animal health; Anterra Capital reaches $100M first close on Fund III; Ardian and Societe Generale launch a 100M euro nature-based solutions fundProduct: Intelinair launches AGMRI AI Agent for agronomic queries; OneSoil launches AI Agronomist serving 1.16 million users across 70 million hectaresCrop Science: FMC and Corteva sign supply and license deal for rimisoxafen, the industry's first dual mode-of-action herbicide, with a $200M prepurchase from CortevaPolicy: EU Parliament adopts new gene-editing rules splitting plants into NGT-1 and NGT-2 categories; USDA opens $125M Research Facilities Act applicationsCarbon & Research: eAgronom sells 29,000 Verra-certified soil carbon credits for 1.46M euros; Kiss the Ground study shows regenerative ag awareness nearly doubled among US adults in a yearRead The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWSConnect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyWelcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring an analysis of why CEA consolidation will keep accelerating with 32 failures since 2022, AeroFarms acquired by a family office with a commercial-first pivot, Goterra's collapse raising hard questions about insect farming at scale, over $90 million in fresh funding, Canada's landmark $3 billion food security strategy, and a plant molecular farming breakthrough delivering a full daily iron intake in just 25 grams of engineered pea leaves. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: The Ecosystem Imperative: 32 CEA companies have filed for bankruptcy or ceased operations since 2022 — the market is ruthlessly restructuring, with integrated ecosystems surviving and standalone operators trappedM&A: AeroFarms acquired by Palm Ventures affiliate with Kraft Heinz veteran as new CEO; Farm Supply Company and Grange Co-op announce merger; Pymwymic absorbs Triodos Food Transition Europe FundCollapse: Goterra enters voluntary administration — Australia's most-funded insect farm, previously valued at $55M, collapses citing a funding shortfall and deepening questions about insect farming's commercial viability at scaleFunding: Innovafeed closes 51M euros backed by ADM and Temasek; Leaf Agriculture raises $13M Series B; SWARM Engineering closes oversubscribed $10M Series A; Village Farms raises $15M; Sensie raises 500K euros pre-seedPolicy: Canada announces $3B National Food Security Strategy with $750M dedicated to year-round growing capacity — the most significant government commitment to CEA in Canadian historyInnovation: Seven product and patent milestones: Solis Capital carbon finance, T3Bioscience international patent, Meteomatics AI weather, Nambawan Thauma sweetener, Ostara fertilizer, NC State drone software, Gardin ALPHA IndexResearch: HiFe Plants shows 25 grams of engineered pea leaves can deliver 100% of a woman's recommended daily iron intake — advancing plant molecular farming for anaemia-affected populationsEvents: Commercial UAV Expo (Las Vegas, September 1st to 3rd), Taiwan Smart Agriweek (September 8th to 10th), Women in Agribusiness Global Summit (New Orleans, September 22nd to 24th), Global Agrovet Research Conference (Dubai, October 7th to 8th)Read The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWSConnect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyEpisode DescriptionIn this episode of AgTech Digest, Sepehr Achard sits down with Frank Glatz, an environmental entrepreneur driven by the vision of revolutionizing weed management in agriculture. Discover the intriguing story behind Contact Bio Solutions, a startup that evolved from health science innovations to pioneering one of the market’s most potent bioherbicides. Learn how a unique delivery technology, originally formulated for supplements, is now changing the way weeds are controlled—offering high efficacy with natural ingredients and minimal environmental impact.Frank Glatz unpacks the challenges of regulatory landscapes across the globe, the role of advanced application techniques like magnetic spraying, and how these developments are making bioherbicides increasingly competitive with conventional chemical options. From global market entry strategies to eye-opening case studies in vineyards and orchards, this episode explores the intersection of sustainability, science, and entrepreneurship in agtech innovation.Tune in for a thought-provoking look at what it takes to bring a transformative solution to market, and get a glimpse of the future of agriculture through the lens of a passionate founder on a mission to make a difference—one weed at a time.5 Key TakeawaysUnlock the future of sustainable weed control—here’s what you need to do next:Evaluate bioherbicides like Firehawk Bioherbicide Super Concentrate as alternatives to chemical herbicides for more environmentally friendly agriculture.Explore advanced application technologies such as magnetic spraying to increase efficacy and lower cost per acre.Consider transitioning to nature-identical active ingredients with rapid biodegradability to eliminate withholding periods and reduce crop residue risks.Collaborate with companies developing innovative ag tech solutions and participate in case studies to measure ROI and long-term soil health benefits.Demand greater transparency and safer food production practices by connecting with ag tech leaders and advocating for policy changes in chemical herbicide use.Memorable Quotes"We are environmentalists that really want to bring to agriculture a better solution, so if you look at herbicides—the way they kill or desiccate the weeds—you’re not just doing that. You really impact the environment, waterways, residues in food, and potentially your own health.""Our belief is if you start from a nature-identical active ingredient, in our case a fatty acid we’ve eaten for thousands of years, the environment and our bodies are very familiar with these ingredients because they have been part of our ecosystem forever.""My vision for 2035 is a billion-dollar business offering a bioherbicide—in a $40 billion market, that’s just 2%—but we have that wonderful combination of a high-performing product that truly benefits consumers, users, and the environment in a very real way."Connect with FrankLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-glatz-961b5222/Contact Bio Solutions - https://contactbiosolutions.com/Resources MentionedNestlé - https://www.nestle.com/Beijing 2008 Olympic Games (referenced in context of organic waste diversion) - https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/beijing-2008World Health Organization (WHO) - https://www.who.int/Harvard University (grounds using bioherbicides) - https://www.harvard.edu/Gabe Brown (Regenerative Farming Leader) - https://brownsranch.us/Regenerative Agriculture (Regeneration Movement, referenced in context of events/partners) - https://regenerationinternational.org/EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) - https://www.epa.gov/California DPR (Department of Pesticide Regulation) - https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/Glyphosate (commonly known herbicide, referenced for comparison) - https://www.bayer.com/en/agriculture/glyphosateParaquat (referenced as a herbicide) - https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/paraquat-dichlorideConnect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyWelcome back, listeners! This week on AgTech Digest, we're covering May's consolidation wave — three acquisitions, a landmark 300 million euro EIB financing for Limagrain, and the first USDA and EPA authorized field trials of an engineered microbial fertilizer, all alongside the Purdue barometer hitting its lowest farmer confidence reading on record. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: May's M&A spring cleaning surge — 10 deals, defense and infrastructure players buying AgTech autonomy, early-stage VC evaporating in the US while Europe surges, and a 55% fertilizer price spike sending supply chain shockwavesInterview: Malaysian Palm Oil Council on sustainability and MENA food security — 3.3 tonnes per hectare yield efficiency, mandatory MSPO 2.0 certification, carbon stocks up to 60 tonnes of carbon dioxide per hectare, and palm tocotrienols as functional food ingredientsM&A: Van der Ende Group acquires Hortispeed's water treatment lines; Alpine Fresh merges with abbGrowers for year-round blueberry supply; Munters acquires Optifarm for AI livestock monitoring under SperiaFinance: OCI Global divests 50% of OCI Nitrogen to AGROFERT for 55M euros; Limagrain secures 300M euro EIB loan for plant genetics — one of the largest EIB agricultural financing packages on recordEarly Stage: Converge Bio receives $2.5M Gates Foundation grant for crop genomics AI; 701x closes oversubscribed $10M Series B funded entirely by regional ranchers without institutional VCInnovation: Ever.Ag expands Everett agentic AI into livestock and animal protein; Switch Bioworks initiates USDA and EPA field trials for engineered microbial fertilizer; Syngenta and Ascribe Bioscience sign exclusive PHYTALIX biofungicide agreement for Southeast AsiaMarket: Purdue/CME Ag Economy Barometer falls to lowest Current Conditions Index on record; Planet Tracker flags climate transition risks at Corteva, Mosaic, Nutrien, Syngenta Group, and YaraEvents: Food Innovate Summit (Amsterdam, June 9th to 10th), Greentech Amsterdam (June 9th to 11th)Read The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWSConnect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyWelcome back, listeners! This week on AgTech Digest, we're covering a wave of consolidation that swept the agtech stack — four acquisitions in five days across post-harvest tech, autonomous robotics, and mycelium, plus major new product launches and a $200M greenhouse investment in Mexico. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Acquisitions: TransFRESH buys Hazel Technologies, bringing Breatheway membrane tech into Chiquita's global supply chain.Robotics: Elbit Systems FUSE acquires Bluewhite Robotics for a complete multi-domain autonomy stack.Mycelium: Infinite Roots acquires Bosque Foods, consolidating fermentation R and D toward industrial scale.Agribusiness: Vireo Growth announces a 40 million dollar acquisition of Bridgewell Agribusiness via convertible note.Greenhouse: Atrium Agri merges Bom Group and Havecon into a single construction entity.Edge AI: Perplant closes 1 million euros to scale Edge A I crop sensors across Europe and into the US.Innovation: Siemens unveils SIGA at GreenTech Amsterdam — one open platform for full greenhouse control.Crop Tech: Rovensa Next launches Luxyva in Mexico, with tomato trials showing up to 70 percent higher yield.Open Source: Nanjing Agricultural University releases Green Shield, China's first open-source crop protection L L M.Research: Michigan State data shows saturated buffers cut nitrate loads by 66 percent on low-gradient slopes.Read The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWSConnect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyWelcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring Oman's rise as the MENA region's most active agricultural market, Egypt's $15 billion New Delta — the largest horizontal agricultural expansion in history — the FAO's food crisis warning tied to the Strait of Hormuz, URUS Group acquiring AgriWebb for global beef data, and CEA's strategic shift from leafy greens into berries and non-food applications. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: The Omani Advantage: Oman emerges as MENA's most active agricultural market in 2026, backed by $240M in infrastructure and a five-year FAO roadmap following the Strait of Hormuz closureCEA: Beyond Salad: CEA's reset is shifting capital toward berries and non-food applications — cosmetic botanicals, pharmaceutical crops, and industrial materials like natural rubber and cottonM&A: URUS Group acquires AgriWebb to extend data-driven cattle management into beef, spanning 25 million animals across VAS and AgriWebb platforms — closing Q3 2026Mega Project: Egypt inaugurates $15B New Delta — the largest horizontal agricultural expansion in modern history, targeting 2.2 million feddans of desert with the world's largest wastewater treatment plantFood Security: FAO warns Strait of Hormuz closure could trigger a global food crisis within 6 to 12 months as the Food Price Index rises for a third consecutive monthFinance: EIB and BNP Paribas sign 200M euro deal for European agricultural SMEs; Resurrect Bio closes oversubscribed $10.3M Series A led by Corteva CatalystInnovation: Infinite Acres launches GroLoop agentic farm management for CEA; BioWorks launches TotalNema Ax botanical nematicide with 83% root-knot nematode control; QuberTech raises 3.4M pounds for natural rubber from dandelionsEarnings: Deere Q2 net income $1.773B on revenues of $13.4B; Hydrofarm operating under Forbearance Agreement; Edible Garden revenue up 22.9%; OECD reports 30-plus percent agricultural production growth since 1990Events: Fiber Connect and Precision Agriculture (Orlando), Food Innovate Summit (Amsterdam), Greentech AmsterdamRead The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWSConnect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyWelcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring AI moving from hype to commercial reality, Oishii's $150M Series C tranche and S2G's $1B fund targeting the missing middle of agricultural finance, five AI precision tool launches in a single week from Mitsubishi Electric, VeriGrain, Doriane, GrubMarket, and BASF, a strong Q1 earnings wave, and an editorial take on why decision delivery is becoming the new competitive standard. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: AI in AgTech: from hype to commercial reality — smaller median rounds, stricter scrutiny, and success now defined by scale-dependent data moats and measurable ROIFunding: Oishii closes first $150M tranche of Series C led by SPARX Asset Management, bringing lifetime funding to $370M; S2G Investments closes $1B Solutions Fund I targeting the Missing Middle of agricultural financeAI Launches: Five AI precision tools ship in one week: Mitsubishi Electric on soil carbon, VeriGrain on nutrient recommendations, Doriane on plant breeding, GrubMarket on food distribution, and BASF on herbicide formulationPartnerships: Planet Labs signs two-year satellite contract with Czech Republic covering 25,000 farm holdings; US Sugar launches largest commercial autonomous tractor fleet in American sugar across 255,000 acresDevelopment: IFAD signs $59.75M loan with Burkina Faso for six-year agricultural resilience project reaching 60,000 rural households; Apollo Agriculture and Kaleidofin close Kenya's first private-sector smallholder securitisation across 23,839 farmersEarnings: ICL sales up 14% to $2B; Bayer Crop Science EBITDA up 17.9%; Village Farms Adjusted EBITDA up 118%; Anaergia third consecutive positive EBITDA quarter; Bioceres revenue down 23%Editorial: AgTech software is shifting from data collection to decision delivery — platforms that tell you what to do next are structurally more defensible than those that just collect dataEvents: Fiber Connect and Precision Agriculture (Orlando), Food Innovate Summit (Amsterdam), Greentech AmsterdamRead The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWSConnect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyWelcome back, listeners! This is episode one hundred of AgTech Digest — and we're marking the milestone with a packed week. In today's episode, we cover global crop trait developments and the rise of breeding factories, two nine-figure deals from FMC and SKK Holdings, Corteva naming its Vylor genetics spinoff, Bayer and bp's camelina biofuel alliance, PepsiCo's fertilizer decarbonization move with TalusAg, and Cattler raising $2 million for AI cattle operations. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: Global Crop Trait Developments: breeding factories replace patents as the competitive moat, compressing decade-long cycles to three years, with Vylor's spinoff and resistance trait breakthroughs defining the new architectureM&A: FMC agrees to sell India commercial business to Crystal Crop Protection for $252M; SKK Holdings acquires Rantizo drone assets for $258.8M; EY Brazil acquires MB Agro for agribusiness intelligenceBiologicals: Suterra acquires Vestaron's Spear and Basin biological pest control product lines and R&D pipeline, including EPA-approved US products and Kalamazoo research assetsGenetics: Corteva names its advanced seed and genetics spinoff Vylor — holding 4,000-plus germplasm patents and 2,000-plus biotech patents — ahead of Q4 2026 separationSustainability: Bayer and bp form strategic alliance to scale camelina for biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel in a market projected to nearly triple to 40 billion gallons by 2040Digital Ag: MyEasyFarm and Geocledian partner on ESA Climate Smart Agriculture project to scale satellite-driven regenerative farming through 2027; vGreens closes funding and launches globally with Frutania and Durr Group as investorsFertilizer & Cattle: PepsiCo and TalusAg sign low-carbon ammonia attribute agreement for fertilizer decarbonization across multiple global regions; Cattler raises $2M led by Homegrown Capital for AI cattle operations platformEvents: Future Fit Asia (Singapore), Fiber Connect (Orlando), Food Innovate Summit (Amsterdam), Greentech Amsterdam, Commercial UAV Expo (Las Vegas, September)Read The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWSConnect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyWelcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring an analysis of 2025 precision ag funding that reveals a market split between late-stage winners and mid-stage pressure, BTG Pactual TIG's record $1.24 billion Latin American reforestation fund, Halter's world-first satellite-connected cattle collars, Ever.Ag's Everett agentic AI decision engine, and eternal.ag's upgradable autonomous greenhouse harvester. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: Precision ag funding in 2025 reached $668M across 37 rounds — but just four late-stage deals captured 47% of all capital, squeezing mid-stage companies hardestConservation: BTG Pactual TIG closes the world's largest Latin American reforestation fund at $1.24B, targeting 660,000 acres in Brazil's Cerrado, advised by Conservation InternationalGovernment: Queensland Government launches $30M Sowing the Seeds of Farming Innovation Fund, managed with Queensland Investment Corporation to back commercially viable agricultural innovationCrop & Digital: BASF and Nutrien partner to connect xarvio digital tools with agronomic expertise, helping US farmers access low-carbon biofuel marketsSupply Chain: Elite Agro Holding signs MOU with LuLu Retail for farm-to-retail fresh produce distribution across the GCC; Grão Direto and Barchart partner to distribute Brazil physical grain price data globally via GrainsightsLivestock Tech: Halter launches world-first direct-to-satellite smart cattle collars, expanding US beef cattle market coverage by 2.5x to anywhere with sky visibilityAI & CEA: Ever.Ag unveils Everett, an agentic AI decision engine for agricultural supply chains launching first for dairy processing; eternal.ag launches upgradable greenhouse trolley convertible to full autonomous harvesterEvents: Future Fit Asia (Singapore), Fiber Connect (Orlando), Transform Food Europe (Amsterdam), Greentech Amsterdam (Netherlands)Read The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWSConnect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyWelcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring Blake Croegaert of Verdant Partners on the AgTech M&A reset and why 2027 is the restart year, the USDA's $300 million Palantir partnership to modernize farm services, Oman's $240 million food security portfolio, Premier Tech's entry into controlled environment agriculture, and NASA and NSF-backed early crop diagnostics from Advanced Growing Resources. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Interview: Blake Croegaert of Verdant Partners on the AgTech M&A reset — inflated valuations collapsed, OEM pullback, constrained exit channels, and why 2027 is the restart yearGovernment: USDA signs $300M agreement with Palantir to modernize farm services and strengthen food security as a national security priorityFood Security: Oman launches $240M food security investment portfolio across 11 agriculture and aquaculture projects through the Invest Oman platformCEA: Premier Tech enters the CEA market with Premier Tech Controlled Culture, backed by acquisitions of Inno-3B in Canada and Artechno in the NetherlandsCrop Science: Advanced Growing Resources raises $2M from NASA and NSF for AI-satellite crop diagnostics a week earlier than lab methods; Pairwise partners with Ball Horticultural for gene editing across 40-plus ornamental speciesM&A: AgroPlantae to acquire Kemin Industries' Crop Technologies product portfolio including eight products; UK Government backs 50M pound agri-tech adoption pushCEA Tech: Ridder partners with RED Horticulture to integrate greenhouse lighting and energy management via Horticultural Lighting Protocol; Grodan integrates GroSens root zone data with Source.ag softwareEvents: Food and Beverage Pitch Lounge (April 29th), Future Fit Asia (Singapore), Fiber Connect (Orlando), Transform Food Europe (Amsterdam), Greentech AmsterdamRead The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWSConnect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyiGrow News - 2025 Precision Ag Intelligence Report - https://igrownews.com/precisionEpisode DescriptionWhat shook up the world of precision agriculture in 2025? In this exclusive deep dive, Harry Duran sits down with Sepehr Achard, fellow co-founder of iGrow News, to explore the striking trends and surprising signals from the just-released 2025 Precision Ag Intelligence Report. From the surging impact of AI on product development—and the sudden vulnerability of software-only companies—to unexpected M&A moves like food giants buying robotics startups and why a drop in patent filings could predict a seismic shift, this episode connects the industry’s hidden dots.Discover why $600 million in funding might no longer guarantee success, the mysterious surge of patents out of China (but almost none granted), and which countries are quietly emerging as ag innovation hubs. The guests grapple with the future of metrics like "compute cost per acre," the looming prospect of AI-taxation, and whether distribution—rather than technology—could become the true differentiator.And in a world rocked by global tensions, could fertilizer shocks and input price spikes trigger the next wave of ag innovation—or stall it in its tracks? Don't miss this detailed yet fast-paced conversation pulling back the curtain on where precision ag is heading next.Ready for the data points no newswire is covering? Press play.5 Key TakeawaysIn a rapidly evolving AgTech landscape, strategic awareness and rapid adaptation are critical for survival and growth. Take charge of your future with these decisive actions:Monitor patent activity and social signals of key industry players to anticipate strategic moves and market shifts.Diversify beyond pure software solutions—build or partner for hardware, own unique data, and prioritize distribution networks for defensible growth.Prepare for increased M&A activity by strengthening your customer base, technology differentiation, and profitability to become acquisition-ready.Rethink KPIs for the AI era by tracking new metrics like compute cost per acre and token usage to measure operational efficiency.Keep a pulse on global events, such as geopolitical conflict and supply chain volatility, to anticipate their cascading impact on AgTech investments and strategic decisions.Act now—evaluate your business model, data, and partnerships with these insights to stay ahead in precision agriculture.Memorable Quotes"It's not a differentiator anymore to have fancy technology or AI you can create; the real differentiators are controlling the data, owning the hardware, and—most importantly—having the distribution.""The cost of developing new products is dramatically decreasing, but the cost of introducing these products to market is increasing; developing technology alone doesn't mean much anymore because it can be replicated quickly and cheaply.""China has a patent creation engine driven by universities, but once you look at actual granted patents and real technology, there are overlooked hubs like Korea, Japan, India, Israel, the Netherlands, and the U.S. producing innovations that are truly patentable and impactful."Resources MentionedTaylor Farms - https://www.taylorfarms.com/FarmWise (Autonomous Weeding Business) - https://www.farmwise.io/Climate Corporation - https://climate.com/John Deere - https://www.deere.com/Massey Ferguson - https://www.masseyferguson.com/CNH Industrial - https://www.cnh.com/Starlink (integrated by CNH Industrial) - https://www.starlink.com/Arable - https://www.arable.com/Google Cloud - https://cloud.google.com/Amazon Web Services (AWS) - https://aws.amazon.com/Yamaha Agriculture - https://global.yamaha-motor.com/business/precision_ag/Caterpillar - https://www.caterpillar.com/Monarch Tractor - https://monarchtractor.com/Connect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyWelcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring the 2025 Precision Agriculture Intelligence Report on $668 million in funding and the autonomous stack race, Jon Trask of Dimitra on AI tools for smallholder farmers and EUDR compliance, Fondaction and Nestle's regenerative agriculture commitments, Agriodor's 15 million euro scent-based crop protection raise, and the Deere Right to Repair settlement. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: 2025 Precision Agriculture Intelligence Report: $668M in funding, autonomous stack acquisitions by Deere and CNH Industrial, and a global IP divide between filing volume and granted patentsInterview: Jon Trask of Dimitra on mobile-first AI for smallholder farmers, EUDR compliance for Latin American fruit exporters, and targeting one million farmers by year-end in KenyaRegen Ag: Fondaction commits CAD $25M to a 300M euro Natural Capital Fund for regenerative agriculture across Europe, Canada, and the US; Nestle partners with Soil Capital for a four-year European initiative across 13,000 hectaresCrop Protection: Agriodor raises 15M euros to scale scent-based pest control across Europe, Latin America, and North AmericaLegal: Deere and Company reaches settlement in Right to Repair antitrust litigation with no finding of wrongdoingDigital Ag: xFarm Technologies partners with Banco Santander to digitise Spanish agriculture; GEODASH Aerosystems launches AI-powered spraying drones with real-time vision and centimetre-accurate RTK positioningSupply Chain: talabat mart partners with Elite Agro for direct farm-to-consumer fresh produce in UAE; Mars and ofi sign five-year collaboration for net zero cocoa in EcuadorResearch: McGill opens Eastern Canadian Plant Phenotyping Platform at Macdonald Campus in partnership with Universite de SherbrookeEvents: UAE Food Security Webinar (April 21st), Food and Beverage Pitch Lounge (April 29th), Future Fit Asia (Singapore), Fiber Connect (Orlando), Transform Food Europe (Amsterdam), Greentech AmsterdamRead The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWSConnect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyWelcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring a patent landscape analysis that reveals who really owns precision agriculture's future, Steve Mantle on Innov8.ag's Harvest Replay labor intelligence platform, two historic herbicide launches from Syngenta and FMC, Fieldwork Robotics raising 3 million pounds for autonomous raspberry harvesting, and the difficult exits of Monarch Tractor and AgroLoop Hungary. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: Filing a patent is not the same as owning one — China filed 66,095 precision ag applications in 2024 but converted just 247, while Deere and CNH Industrial hold dominant granted IP positionsInterview: Steve Mantle on Innov8.ag's Harvest Replay — the first operational intelligence platform for agriculture tracking labor costs in real time against environmental, agronomic, and market factorsHerbicides: Syngenta launches VIRESTINA, the first new selective herbicide for resistant grass weeds in nearly 40 years; FMC receives EU approval for Isoflex active Group 13 herbicideRobotics: Fieldwork Robotics raises 3M pounds to accelerate autonomous raspberry harvesting with Place UK and Littywood Farm; international trials planned in Portugal and AustraliaPrecision Ag: TerraClear partners with Five Star Cooperative to deploy AI-powered Rock Mapping across 100,000 acres, reducing rock-picking costs by an estimated $20 per acreCEA: UNS Farms opens 10,000 square metre tomato facility in Al Ain, targeting approximately 150,000 kilograms of fresh tomatoes annuallyExits: Monarch Tractor faces mass layoffs, headquarters closure, and multiple lawsuits over autonomy claims; AgroLoop Hungary files for bankruptcy protection in BudapestEvents: Food and Beverage Pitch Lounge (April 29th, UK), Future Fit Asia (Singapore), Fiber Connect (Orlando), Transform Food Europe (Amsterdam), Greentech AmsterdamRead The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWSConnect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyEpisode DescriptionIn this episode of AgTech Digest, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of food security and agricultural innovation in the Gulf region. Our guest, Giovanni Angiolini—entrepreneur, consultant, and representative of Dutch Greenhouse Delta—offers a firsthand look at the strategic shifts taking place as regional instability reshapes priorities.Giovanni shares how recent disruptions and conflict have thrust food security back onto national agendas, sparking changes in supply chains, market dynamics, and local production. He discusses the balance between short-term crisis management and long-term resilience, the dilemma of premium versus affordable local produce, and the role of regulatory reform.With insights drawn from the Netherlands’ rapid rise as an agricultural powerhouse, the conversation explores practical actions for the UAE and the wider GCC: investing in infrastructure, fostering regional and international collaboration, and supporting innovation from farm to fork.Whether you’re curious about cold chain logistics, sustainability, or how policy shapes the future of AgTech, this episode is packed with real-world perspectives on building a resilient, self-sufficient food system for the Middle East—no matter the challenge.Tune in for thoughtful analysis, candid observations, and a look at what it really takes to keep the shelves (and tables) full in uncertain times.5 Key TakeawaysFood security and resilient agtech ecosystems are more urgent than ever—turn insight into action with these steps:Prioritize strategic investment in circular and sustainable food systems, leveraging proven models like the Dutch "Greenport" approach for local climate conditions.Implement support mechanisms for local growers—including grants, favorable energy rates, and fair taxation on imports—to make locally-grown produce more competitive and viable.Foster robust multi-level collaboration: strengthen regional GCC food security plans, while building localized strategies tailored to each country’s unique needs.Enhance food supply chain resilience—from water and energy infrastructure to cold storage and logistics—focusing on both farm-to-fork and fork-to-farm approaches.Raise awareness and shift mindsets: champion marketing campaigns for local produce, invest in agri-education for youth, and incentivize innovation at all levels of the value chain.Act now—demand action from your leaders, support local initiatives, and spread the word about resilient agtech solutions.Memorable Quotes"See food security as a solution to defend a country and work on resilience—don’t see it as a profit-making industry, because it will not be the case for six to eight years before you get such an industry profitable."“Start taxing foreign produce. It will not make it easy for the local consumer, because in the end they are the ones who pay for it, but it will help local farms to survive.”“Investment in agriculture is not a profit-making investment, it is a necessity. It's a resilience investment.”Connect with GiovanniLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giodxb/Resources MentionedDutch Greenhouse Delta - https://dutchgreenhousedelta.com/Fresh Food Cast (podcast) - https://freshfoodcast.podbean.com/ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) - https://www.adnoc.ae/Emirates Development Bank - https://www.edb.gov.ae/Invest International - https://www.investinternational.nl/Mokai Food Tech Challenge (UAE Food Tech Challenge) - https://www.foodtechchallenge.com/Circa Biotech - https://circabiotech.com/BEEAH Group (Sharjah) - https://www.beeahgroup.com/NEMA (UAE food sustainability entity) - https://www.nema.eco/Connect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring an analysis of how capital and consolidation are dividing the global crop sector, Rob Eddy on horticulture education for greenhouse builders, a $45 million NSF research award for NDSU, DENSO's agri-food acquisition, LettUs Grow's commercial-scale vitamin B12 breakthrough, and CIBO Technologies partnering with Ingredion on regenerative agriculture data. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: The Agricultural Divide: how capital, consolidation, and innovation are segmenting the global crop sector across vegetables, cereals, legumes, and fruitsInterview: Rob Eddy on why the design and construction industry needs horticulture education — Resource Innovation Institute launches greenhouse workforce certification programResearch: NDSU receives $45M NSF award for AgTech Engine expansion; CAAIN launches $9M open competition to advance Canadian agri-food technologyRobotics & CEA: Nature Robots secures 4M euros seed funding to scale autonomous farming software; LettUs Grow achieves vitamin B12-fortified pea shoots at commercial scalePartnerships: Bom Group and HX Agriculture sign long-term greenhouse partnership in China; CIBO Technologies partners with Ingredion to scale regenerative agriculture data platformM&A & Infra: DENSO acquires stake in FoodVentures making it a consolidated subsidiary; Gevo plans second ethanol facility expansion at its North Dakota siteRegional: La Zone Agtech welcomes Ferme O Menu and Fermes Borea to MRC de L'Assomption; Casterra reports successful commercial castor field trials in BrazilEvents: Animal AgTech (Fort Worth), Future Fit Asia (Singapore), Fiber Connect (Orlando), Transform Food Europe (Amsterdam), Greentech Amsterdam (Netherlands)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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring eleven funding rounds totaling $323 million and a 2026 year-to-date total of $946 million, Jim Kras on Edible Garden's shift into finished goods and ready-to-drink products, Halter's $220 million Series E for virtual fencing, Ecorobotix's $50 million US manufacturing pledge, and Volta Greentech's European feed additive launch. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Overview: 11 companies close funding rounds totaling approximately $323M, bringing the 2026 year-to-date total to $946M across livestock tech, robotics, CEA, and sustainable financeInterview: Jim Kras on Edible Garden's shift from produce grower to finished goods supplier — Tetra Pak partnership, 200,000 sq ft Midwest facility, and RTD protein drinks under the Kick brandLivestock Tech: Halter raises $220M Series E to expand virtual fencing technology for livestock managementPrecision Ag: Miraterra raises $16M to scale AI-driven soil intelligence platform; Agrim raises $17.3M Series B led by Asia Impact FundRobotics & CEA: Ecorobotix to assemble precision sprayers in Kansas with $50M US investment pledge; Swegreen secures $2.2M to scale in-store farming operationsM&A & Infra: Total Seed Production acquires Bayer's Windfall soybean facility in Indiana; Equinox Growers greenhouse facility sold to Taylor FarmsBiotech: Cauldron Ferm raises $13.25M Series A2 to scale hyper-fermentation platform; Volta Greentech raises 1.7M euros from Axel Johnson Group for European feed additive launchResearch: University of Essex joins the 35.4M pound PhenomUK plant research initiativeEvents: AgTech Pitch Lounge (March 31st), Animal AgTech (Fort Worth), Future Fit Asia (Singapore), Fiber Connect (Orlando), Transform Food Europe (Amsterdam), Greentech AmsterdamRead 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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring the farm labor crisis accelerating a $400 million autonomous technology wave, Julia Wilkinson on capital allocation for agriculture as foundational infrastructure, Solugen's $50 million organic nitrogen fertilizer raise, Syngenta's $130 million BioSTaR research center opening, Fresh Del Monte's $285 million acquisition, and Carbon Robotics crossing $100 million in annual revenue. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: Farm labor crisis fuels AgTech automation surge — 63 new autonomous products in 15 months, nearly $400M in labor-replacement venture fundingInterview: Julia Wilkinson, CIO and Managing Partner at LEBEC, on rethinking capital allocation for agriculture as foundational infrastructure, not venture-style betsFertilizer: ICL opens specialty fertilizer plant in India; Solugen raises $50M to scale organic nitrogen fertilizer production across Quebec and the USInfrastructure: Reservoir opens flagship AgTech innovation hub in Salinas with 24 acres of test fields; Syngenta opens $130M BioSTaR biological sciences research center at Jealott's HillM&A: Fresh Del Monte completes $285M acquisition of Del Monte Foods assets, reuniting the brand under single ownership for the first time in nearly four decadesBiologicals: Frontera Ag acquires PlantSustain to strengthen biological crop protection platform; Resurrect Bio and Corteva sign joint development agreement for disease-resistant cornRobotics: Carbon Robotics surpasses $100M annual revenue milestone and appoints new CFOEvents: Animal AgTech (Fort Worth), Regenerative Agriculture (LA), 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

In this bonus episode of AgTech Digest, Sepehr Achard sits down with Afzal Hussain Mohammed Nakheeb , the visionary founder and head of strategy at T57. Together, they embark on a thoughtful journey through the complex world of food security, agtech innovation, and the hidden challenges faced by farmers around the globe.Discover why, despite producing more food than required, hundreds of millions still go hungry—and how T57 is tackling critical issues like food waste, market access for small producers, and the disruptive role of technology. Afzal Hussain shares eye-opening anecdotes from international projects, dives deep into the reality of trade finance complexities, and reveals how AI can empower everyone from the smallest farmer to the largest food manufacturer.Curious about how new models and digital platforms can dismantle traditional middlemen, or what the future of AI-driven agriculture might hold by 2035? This episode is packed with real-world examples, bold ideas, and a compelling vision for a smarter, more equitable food ecosystem. Don’t miss the chance to hear firsthand how innovation is reshaping the global food landscape, one problem at a time.https://www.linkedin.com/in/afzalhussain/http://t57.ai/----------------------------------------------------Stay up to date on the latest in AgTech with IGROW NEWSSubscribe to Vertical Farming PodcastSubscribe to Greenhouse Success StoriesPowered 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

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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring February's industry state of play with over $91.4 million in disclosed funding, a conversation on dynamic LED lighting and the future of AI-integrated greenhouse systems, Zoetis' $160 million animal genomics acquisition, PlasmaLeap's decentralized fertilizer funding, AgriPass autonomous cultivation robotics, and Orbia Netafim's water stewardship initiative with Amazon India. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: February's State of the AgTech Industry: $91.4M+ disclosed, robotics leads funding, partnerships dominate deal activityInterview: Abhay Thosar of Sollum Technologies on dynamic LED lighting, AI-integrated greenhouse systems, and system-level optimization as the next competitive edgeGenomics: Zoetis agrees to acquire Neogen's animal genomics division for $160M, adding global genotyping labs to its Precision Animal Health portfolioFertilizer: PlasmaLeap raises $20M Series A led by Gates Foundation, Investible, and Yara Growth Ventures for decentralized renewable ammonia productionRobotics: AgriPass secures $7.5M seed for RHIC autonomous cultivation robotics targeting mechanical weeding in high-value vegetable cropsCrop Protection: Bindbridge raises $3.8M for molecular AI crop protection platform; Mycoverse raises $2.8M for AI-driven biological solutions targeting potato late blightWater & Digital: Orbia Netafim and Amazon India deploy drip irrigation across 120 hectares targeting 325M liters of water savings annuallyRegulation & Geo: AAFCO launches AI assistant for animal feed regulations; OnTerra Systems expands MapSavvy with Google imagery integration for geospatial agricultureEvents: World Agri-Tech Summit (San Francisco), Animal AgTech (Fort Worth), Regenerative Agriculture (LA), 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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring an analysis of CEA's shift toward industrial normalization, a conversation with Giovanni Angiolini on GCC food security and patient capital, a $300 million US agricultural credit program, herbicide resistance breakthroughs from FMC, genome editing licensing from Pairwise, and the Bayer and John Deere precision agriculture platform integration. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: What does the future hold in CEA? Industrial normalization, capital discipline, and the shift from expansion-driven experimentationInterview: Giovanni Angiolini on GCC food security: execution, patient capital with 6–8 year return timelines, and the triple helix model for CEACapital: Barings and Homestead Capital launch $300M agricultural credit program; Phatisa Food Fund 3 secures $86M first close toward $300M Africa-focused fundCrop Science: Bayer launches newgold seed brand for sustainable aviation fuel markets; PlantArcBio and Helix partner on drought-resilient corn traits for Brazil and ArgentinaCrop Protection: FMC achieves first dual mode-of-action herbicide classification for rimisoxafen, strengthening resistance management in corn and soybeansGene Editing: Pairwise licenses Fulcrum genome editing platform to Wild Bioscience for AI-driven crop trait development across row cropsAg Tech: Bayer and John Deere integrate FieldView with Operations Center via wireless prescription transfers; Proxag launches in Brazil with biopesticide manufacturing facilityAquaculture: Biosort raises NOK 100M+ for salmon lice monitoring and removal technology supporting biological control in aquacultureEvents: Animal AgTech Summit (Fort Worth), Regenerative Agriculture (Los Angeles), Fiber Connect and Precision Agriculture (Orlando)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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring capital concentration trends across staple crops and resilience-driven breeding since January 2025, major funding rounds for Latin American agtech and Middle Eastern infrastructure, gene-editing approvals in France and Brazil, and an interview with T57 founder Afzal Hussain Mohammed Nakheeb on using AI to fix fragmentation in the global food value chain. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Market Analysis: Capital concentration around staple crops, resilience-driven breeding, and operational efficiency; policy-backed scale defining the current AgTech cycleInterview: Afzal Hussain Mohammed Nakheeb on building T57, an AI-native food value chain platform addressing fragmentation and market access for smallholder farmersFunding: IDB Lab commits $8M to SP Ventures' AgVentures III; Engazaat launches $200M Sustainable Infratech Fund across Egypt, Lebanon, and UAEGenetics: Syngenta's X-Terra hybrid wheat approved in France; FuturaGene gains CRISPR eucalyptus clearance in BrazilBiotech: Resurrect Bio raises $8.1M Series A led by Corteva Catalyst; Ginkgo Bioworks partners with Invaio Sciences on peptide crop protectionDrones & Robotics: Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems gets $3M for BVLOS drone tech; Kilter AS secures 6.5M euro Pre-Series B led by KubotaCEA & AI: Bloemteknik advances GreenFingers autonomous greenhouse lighting; Ever.Ag embeds AI into Merchant Ag retail platformResilience: Mercy Corps Ventures pilots Salicrop non-GMO seed priming for drought and salinity resilience in MexicoEvents: Animal AgTech Summit (Fort Worth), Regenerative Agriculture (Los Angeles), Fiber Connect and Precision Ag (Orlando)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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring Europe's AgTech market realignment with over seven hundred sixty-five million euros deployed since January, corporate restructuring initiatives, and autonomous robotics advancements including FarmX's acquisition of Amos Power and Upside Robotics' seven point five million dollar raise. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Market Analysis: Europe's AgTech crossroads examining regulation, capital discipline, and strategic realignment; over seven hundred sixty-five million euros deployed since January 2025Corporate Restructuring: dsm-firmenich divests Animal Nutrition and Health business to CVC as part of consumer-focused portfolio shiftCapital Mobilization: Farm Credit Canada mobilizes capital with over twenty investment groups for agricultural innovation through 2030Crop Protection: Bayer secures US EPA dicamba registration in thirty-four states for dicamba-tolerant cropsAutonomy & Robotics: FarmX acquires Amos Power to expand autonomous platform; Upside Robotics raises seven point five million dollars for precision fertilizer application; Bonsai Robotics launches Amiga autonomous lineupAI Integration: Evogene expands Google Cloud AI integration for ChemPass AI platform accelerating small-molecule discoveryBiologicals: Kula Bio launches shelf-stable nitrogen-fixing products compatible with organic and conventional systemsInsect Farming: Circa Biotech converts food waste into animal feed, organic fertilizer, and sustainable aviation fuel feedstock using black soldier flyInvestment Activity: BemAgro closes five point eight three million dollars Series A; QuicKart raises one point five million dollars for UAE fresh commerce expansionEvents: Animal AgTech Innovation Summit, Regenerative Agriculture, and Fiber Connect with Precision AgricultureRead 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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring GrubMarket's fifty million dollar raise at a four point five billion dollar valuation, Carbon Robotics' groundbreaking Large Plant Model trained on one hundred fifty million plants, and greenhouse decarbonization initiatives advancing energy transition in controlled-environment agriculture. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Major Funding: GrubMarket raises fifty million dollars Series H at four point five billion dollar valuation; acquisition-led growth and AI deployment across food supply chainsAI & Automation: Carbon Robotics launches Large Plant Model for LaserWeeder systems trained on one hundred fifty million plants; XAG launches P150 Max autonomous spray drone in United StatesGreenhouse Innovation: RVO funds five point six million euros SPROUT Project to decarbonize Dutch greenhouses; AdeptAg partners with FGM on greenhouse projectsSustainable Materials: Ecovia Bio closes Series B to scale biopolymer manufacturing for agricultural applicationsTraceability & Data: Verity partners with Bushel on grain carbon-intensity traceability; Ever.Ag launches Feedlot IQ AI platform for livestock managementNutrient Technology: Tidal Grow launches alignN foliar nitrogen technology in Canada with trial-backed yield gainsResearch Initiatives: LettUs Grow joins QuBOOSTR consortium for dandelion-derived rubber developmentEvents: Future of Food Summit in London and Indoor Ag-Con in Las VegasRead 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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring controlled-environment agriculture market maturity analysis revealing crop concentration challenges, Bayer's forty-five plus million Canadian dollar canola research investment, and strategic acquisitions advancing potato seed breeding and biological inputs platforms. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Market Analysis: Crop concentration in controlled-environment agriculture reveals market maturity; leafy greens dominate but face closures; tomatoes and strawberries show steadier momentumMajor Investments: Bayer invests forty-five plus million Canadian dollars in new Canola Innovation Center; long-term research and development infrastructure for major global cropStrategic Acquisitions: Solynta secures growth funding through EW Group majority stake acquisition for true potato seed breeding; AGRONOVA Biotech acquires Asfertglobal to expand biological inputs platformSustainability Commitments: Syngenta signs five-year virtual power purchase agreement in Europe for renewable energy sourcingTechnology Platforms: Cropin launches AI-based ecosystem for food system risk management addressing climate risk and supply-chain resilienceResearch Funding: Heritable Agriculture receives four point ninety-eight million dollar grant for climate-resilient crop research using AI-enabled genomicsBiosecurity: Barnwell Bio raises six million dollars to expand poultry biosurveillance platform for disease monitoringPrecision Application: Rovensa Next introduces Myndra biostimulant through FAUVE drone spraying project combining biologicals and precision technologyIndoor Agriculture: Ecobloom partners with New Growing System on integration for efficiency improvementsRobotics Research: North Carolina State University develops AI-enabled robotics for vegetable farmingEvents: Future of Food Summit in London and Indoor Ag-Con in Las VegasRead 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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring Israeli agriculture market analysis revealing capital concentration and export focus, Hydrosat's sixty million dollar satellite expansion, and biological innovation partnerships driving protein-based crop protection and insect probiotics forward. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Market Analysis: Israeli agriculture market signals from startup activity, capital flows, and technology adoption; export-oriented sector tied to applied innovationSatellite & Data: Hydrosat raises sixty million dollars to scale thermal satellite constellation and AI-driven analyticsBiologicals: Biotalys partners with 21st.BIO to scale protein-based biocontrols; Phileo by Lesaffre and Nasekomo partner on insect probiotics research and developmentCrop Protection: Corteva launches Telbek PRO fungicide for Canadian cereals targeting Fusarium head blightResearch & Innovation: University of Saskatchewan secures four point five million dollars for crop research projects including herbicide resistance researchPrecision Agriculture: Ecorobotix launches ALBA precision sprayer for turf and grassland; ABZ Innovation raises eight point two million dollars for agricultural dronesNutrient Management: NPHarvest receives one point two million euros for nitrogen and phosphorus recovery technology; Redox Bio-Nutrients' Mainstay Si achieves TFI biostimulant certificationGreenhouse Technology: Biome Delta and Quantified Sensor Technology partner on greenhouse monitoring systemsSupply Chain: Grove raises five million dollars to expand fresh-produce platform in Saudi ArabiaEvents: Future of Food Summit in London and Indoor Ag-Con in Las VegasRead 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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring carbon market evolution beyond credit volumes, the divergence between regenerative agriculture and carbon farming, and controlled environment agriculture's shift toward operational efficiency. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Market Analysis: Carbon markets evolution in 2026; regenerative agriculture versus carbon farming divergence; indoor farming innovation trendsStrategic Partnerships: Syngenta crop protection advances; Koppert biological solutions expansion; MOA Technology herbicide developmentTechnology Advancement: Phospholutions nutrient efficiency; Mycophyto mycorrhizal solutions; BioGraphica biological insightsInvestment & Corporate Activity: Mission Produce acquires Calavo Growers for four hundred thirty million dollars; Tagros Chemicals acquires Bayer's flubendiamide assetsBiological Innovation: Ammobia nitrogen fixation technology; Agvance farm management platformsEvents: Agri Expo International Exhibition, Future of Food Summit in London, and Indoor Ag-Con in Las VegasRead 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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring market corrections and bankruptcies revealing structural challenges, biological crop protection innovations from Micropep Technologies, and strategic partnerships advancing fungicide development and sustainable farming practices. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Market Analysis: AgTech bankruptcies and structural market correction; indoor farming crop trends analysisBiological Innovation: Micropep Technologies' platform-driven peptides for crop protectionStrategic Partnerships: ADAMA and BASF fungicide co-development; xFarm Technologies and ISFA almond farming collaborationTechnology Advancement: Hexagon Bio biological research; Trinity AgTech precision agriculture; CDotBio crop health biologicalsInvestment & Corporate Activity: Agreenculture raises six million euros Series A; Ardabelle Capital expands agriculture investments; GrowUp Farms acquired by Sun Capital; AeroFarms winds down operationsProduction Optimization: Ginkgo Bioworks and Agricen complete fermentation collaborationEvents: Future of Food Summit in London and Indoor Ag-Con in Las VegasRead 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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring strategic partnerships in crop protection, six million euro funding for autonomous machinery, and groundbreaking peptide-based biological solutions alongside major industry restructuring. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:ADAMA & BASF Strategic Fungicide PartnershipAgreenculture €6M Series A for Autonomous SolutionsMicropep's Peptide-Based Biological Crop Protection PlatformAeroFarms Wind-Down & GrowUp Farms AcquisitionPrecision Agriculture & Digital Farm Management ToolsRead 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

The internet is a global network that connects computers so people can share information. The web is a collection of websites you access through a browser. Browsers work by sending requests to servers, receiving website data, and displaying it on your screen. Search engines scan billions of pages, store them, and show results based on what matches your keywords. To stay safe online, use strong passwords, avoid suspicious links, keep accounts private, and never share personal information with strangers.Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Livestock startups scale with nearly two hundred eighty-nine million dollars raised across fifteen rounds.Indoor Farming Trends Report twenty twenty-five released with global CEA and vertical farming insights.Rob Ward stresses scaling through Minimum Viable Ecosystems and interoperable tech stacks.FoodLabs secures one hundred twenty-one point eight million dollars; Locus Fermentation Solutions raises twenty million dollars.Farmers Edge launches Corvian; TTA-ISO receives EU support for automated chrysanthemum harvesting.Case IH rolls out C five hundred Series headers; Phoenix Manufacturing debuts Agricool AG forty-two S cooling system.Rovensa Next launches Myndra biostimulant; Provivi and Syngenta partner on fall armyworm pheromone.DENSO and DELPHY develop smart horticulture prediction tools; Egypt’s indoor farming sector grows steadily.Key events: Agri Expo International, Future of Food Summit, and Indoor Ag-Con.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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring electric agricultural rovers and open-source data platforms, EPA-approved biofungicides and bio-based nutrition systems, and cutting-edge CEA technologies including humanoid robotics and dynamic LED lighting systems. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech: Electric rovers advance automation in specialty crops.Plant Science: New biofungicides and seed treatments improve protection.CEA and Markets: Robotics and lighting innovations boost indoor farming.Climate and Sustainability: Major funding accelerates global climate-smart agriculture.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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring AI-driven crop management platforms, major funding rounds for climate-smart agriculture, strategic plant science rebrands, and controlled environment agriculture expansions. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Plant Science: AI-driven gene-editing collaborations, a ten million dollars Series A for antibody-based bioinsecticides, a six million dollars seed round for AI-powered pesticide discovery, expanded nitrogen monitoring programs across Europe, and newly patented antifungal corn technology.AgTech and Innovation: Syngenta launched the Cropwise Open Platform, DJI Agriculture introduced new drone models, CLAAS unveiled its record-breaking Jaguar one thousand series forage harvester, and Doktar formed a partnership for automated pest monitoring.CEA and Market Dynamics: GoodLeaf Farms raised fifty-two million dollars, Harvest Singularity invested sixty-six million dollars in a Florida facility, SAIA Agrobotics secured ten million euros for greenhouse automation, and Agroz Incorporated expanded operations into the Gulf region and Southeast Asia.Climate and Sustainability: The Gates Foundation committed one point four billion dollars to climate adaptation, new partnerships advanced regenerative agriculture, and innovative funding supported plastic-free fertilizers and cultivated leather technologies.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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring major funding rounds for autonomous vehicles and agricultural intelligence platforms, new nitrogen-fixing products and bio-fungicide partnerships, and breakthrough developments in carbon removal and soil carbon validation. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Major AI and automation launches at Agritechnica twenty twenty-five, including Case IH’s AI parts-search tool, New Holland’s autonomous R4 robots, and FieldBee’s Vision auto-steering system.Strong funding momentum with Oyster Bay’s second fund, Voltrac’s seven-million-euro seed round, Tractor Junction’s twenty-two-point-six-million-dollar raise, and Ceres AI’s thirteen-million-dollar investment.New biologicals and crop protection partnerships, including Pivot Bio’s nitrogen-fixing products, Amoeba–Syngenta’s bio-fungicide, and FA Bio–Bayer’s fungal bioinsecticide program.CEA updates with the Sollum Student Scholarship reopening and UbiQD securing six million dollars in debt financing to scale manufacturing.Major development-bank activity with the African Development Bank approving three hundred ten million dollars to support MSME and agricultural lending.Carbon and sustainability advances including Flocean’s subsea desalination expansion, Verde AgriTech–UNDO’s carbon-removal partnership, and ChrysaLabs’ validation under Verra methodology.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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring Syngenta's new open platform for digital agriculture, major funding rounds for bioinsecticides and AI-driven pesticide discovery, and significant expansions in vertical farming and greenhouse automation. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Plant Science: AI-driven gene editing partnerships, $10 million Series A for antibody-based bioinsecticides, $6 million seed round for AI-driven pesticide discovery, nitrogen monitoring across Europe, and patented antifungal corn technologyAgTech & Innovation: Syngenta's Cropwise Open Platform launch, DJI Agriculture's new drone models, CLAAS's record-breaking JAGUAR 1000 series forage harvester, and Doktar's automated pest monitoring partnershipCEA & Market Dynamics: GoodLeaf Farms raises $52 million, Harvest Singularity invests $66 million in Florida facility, SAIA Agrobotics secures €10 million for greenhouse automation, and Agroz Inc. expands into GCC and Southeast AsiaClimate & Sustainability: Gates Foundation's $1.4 billion climate adaptation commitment, strategic partnerships in regenerative agriculture, and innovative funding for plastic-free fertilizers and cultivated leatherEvents: Myplant & Garden Middle East in Dubai, World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit Dubai, and Indoor Ag-Con in Las VegasRead 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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring new funding for microbial nitrogen and AI platforms, gene editing licenses for climate-resilient rice, and the contrasting realities of CEA expansion and market exits. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Plant Science: New funding rounds for Kula Bio, Ginkgo Bioworks partnership extension with Bayer, Pairwise licensing platform to IRRI, Arevo scaling bio-based fertilizer, and Nufarm EPA registrationsCEA & Market Dynamics: Source.ag raises $17.5M while Growy Singapore and CleanGreens Solutions face closuresInnovation & Investment: Ceres AI expands agricultural intelligence platform, Farm to Feed combats food loss, regenerative agriculture initiatives gain momentumWorkforce Development: AgSTEP transforms California agricultural education through competency-based learning.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

Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we dive into breakthroughs in agricultural automation, AI-driven crop management, and plant-science innovation, plus exciting new partnerships and climate-resilience initiatives. Let’s get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech & Automation: Agtonomy raises eighteen million; California AgTech Alliance launches innovation program.Plant Science: Planasa acquires IFSI; Plastomics raises five point eight million; Biotalys nears EPA approval for Evoca.AI & Robotics: Agreena debuts Agatha AI; Fieldwork Robotics advances raspberry harvester.CEA & Sustainability: Earnest expands Prairie Power; Edible Garden boosts output; Gardin–Priva link data systems.Business & Deals: Nazca buys SanSan; Thunderstruck Ag launches eCommerce platform.Global & Climate: PepsiCo upgrades climate platform; Fruitist raises one hundred fifty million; Abu Dhabi sets novel food rules; GCF backs Mandala Food Fund.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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring advanced sensor technologies, autonomous platforms, regulatory approvals for biocontrol products, and international greenhouse partnerships. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech & Automation: EagleNXT launches RedEdge-P drone sensor; Agtonomy expands globally with autonomous platform.Spray Tech & Biologicals: AgZen and Corteva scale RealCoverage; HGS BioScience acquires NutriAg.Plant Science: Amoeba gains EPA approval for AXPERA; Valent units merge under Sumitomo Biorational.AI & Innovation: Micropep debuts *Krisalix* discovery platform; Oerth Bio ceases operations.CEA & Partnerships: Rainbow opens major Illinois facility; KUBO builds Saudi greenhouse zone.Investment & Food: Enko Capital raises one hundred million; NoMy and Kagome develop koji-based mycoprotein.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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring AI-powered precision spraying technology, record-breaking CEA facility expansions, and groundbreaking natural crop protection platforms. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Precision Agriculture: Ecorobotix raises one hundred fifty million dollars for AI-powered precision spraying and global expansionCEA & Integration: Little Leaf Farms expands to become the world’s largest leafy greens CEA facility; Fragaria Fruits scales indoor berry farming in IndiaPlant Science: Wild Bioscience secures sixty million dollars for AI-driven crop breeding; BASF registers Zorina  fungicide for broad-spectrum protectionSustainability & Regenerative Ag: PepsiCo launches Global Farmer Awards; FoodChain ID certifies Italy’s first regenerative cookie; Driscoll’s invests five million dollars in Cal Poly farm storeBiotech & Innovation: Phagos closes thirty million dollar Series A for personalized veterinary phage therapiesRead 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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring strategic partnerships in AI-driven crop management and gene editing, new funding in controlled environment agriculture, and technology integrations advancing sustainable cultivation. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Plant Science: AI-driven gene editing, crop management partnerships, and new phenotyping facilityBiologicals: Indigo Ag launches microbial bionematicide Nemora FP for soybean protectionCEA & Integration: Vertical farming collaborations and sustainable cultivation tech expansionInnovation & Research: Quantum dot glass boosts greenhouse efficiency; new Earth observation advancesEvents: Reuters Transform Food & Agriculture USA and Saudi Agriculture in RiyadhRead 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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring new accelerator platforms, robotics funding, AI-powered agronomy tools, and strategic partnerships in plant science and controlled environment agriculture. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech Updates: New accelerator, AI tools & major funding roundsPlant Science: Crop resilience, biotech & key partnershipCEA & Automation: Vertical farming growth & smart roboticsOther News: Ag investment, carbon credits & rebrandingEvents: AgTech conferences in Dubai, Amsterdam & RiyadhRead 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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring edge AI systems for autonomous farming, biological crop protection advances, and controlled environment agriculture innovations. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech & Precision Agriculture Highlights: New Funding Round, New Acquisition & More!Plant Science & Agribusiness Updates: New Initiative, Funding Round & More!AgriBusiness & CEA Updates: New Initiatives & More!Other Updates: New Initiative, New Program & More!Upcoming AgTech Events, Conferences & WebinarsRead 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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring precision spraying innovations from Ecorobotix, significant funding rounds including BIOWEG's sixteen million euro Series A and Nofence's record-breaking thirty million euro Series B, and breakthrough partnerships like Moleaer's global collaboration with Xylem. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech Highlights: New Funding Round, New Partnership & More!Plant Science Updates: New Initiative, Funding Round & More!CEA Updates: New Partnership, Initiatives & More!Other Updates: New Initiative, New Program & More!Upcoming AgTech Events, Conferences & WebinarsRead 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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring robotic organic farming expansion, AI-powered farm management solutions, and major acquisitions in agricultural genetics and floriculture. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech & Precision Agriculture Highlights: New Funding Round, New Acquisition & More!Plant Science & Agribusiness Updates: New Initiative, Funding Round & More!AgriBusiness & CEA Updates: New Initiatives & More!Other Updates: New Initiative, New Program & More!Upcoming AgTech Events, Conferences & WebinarsRead 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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring major funding rounds for precision farming AI and regional innovation hubs, breakthrough plant science innovations, and strategic partnerships expanding technology adoption globally. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech Highlights: New Funding, New Partnership & More!Plant Science Updates: New Initiative, Innovation & More!AgriBusiness & CEA Updates: New Initiatives & More!Other Updates: New Initiative, New Program & More!Upcoming AgTech Events, Conferences & WebinarsRead 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