AgTech Digest

📺 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

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring autonomous tractor innovations, strategic acquisitions in precision agriculture, and breakthrough controlled environment agriculture partnerships. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech & Precision agriculture Highlights: New Initiative, New Partnership & More!Arthur Erickson on Hylio’s Path from Startup to Ag Drone PioneerPlant Science & Agribusiness Updates: New Initiative, Innovation & More!CEA Updates: New Partnership, 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 AI-powered pollination systems, significant funding rounds, and breakthrough partnerships that are revolutionizing sustainable agriculture. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech Highlights: New Funding, Initiative & More!Plant Science Updates: New Investment, Initiative & More!Plant Science Updates: New Initiative, Funding & More!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 innovative irrigation technologies protecting crops from heatwaves, major funding rounds like BinSentry's $50M Series C and Saga Robotics' £8.4M expansion, plus breakthrough partnerships in indoor strawberry propagation and AI-driven desert farming. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech Highlights: New Funding, Initiative & More!Plant Science Updates: New Investment, Initiative & More!Plant Science Updates: New Investment, Initiative & More!CEA Updates: New Partnership, Acquisition & More!Other Updates: New Initiative, Funding Round & 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! In today’s episode, we cover a wave of AgTech and agribusiness activity—from multimillion-dollar funding rounds and strategic rebrands to cutting-edge initiatives in regenerative farming, gene-edited crops, and controlled environment agriculture. Plus, we spotlight new partnerships, tech-driven innovations, and upcoming global events shaping the future of food and farming.Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech & Agribusiness’ Highlights: New Funding, Initiative & More!Plant Science Updates: New Initiative, Expansion & More!CEA Updates: New Expansion, Funding & More!Other Updates: New Initiative, Funding Round & 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 explore the latest developments in AgTech, featuring strategic acquisitions expanding field testing and biological solutions, innovative product launches from tower monitoring to autonomous robotics, plus significant funding rounds supporting climate-resilient crops and breakthrough biostimulant technologies. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech’s Highlights: New Acquisition, New Initiative, & More!Inside Mineral Max AG: A Q&A with Paul Gaylon, COO of Pacific Plant NutrientsPlant Science & Agribusiness Updates: New Initiative, Funding Round & More!CEA Updates: New Expansion, Partnership & More!Other Updates: New Initiative, Funding Round & 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 cover the latest in agricultural technology, including advanced spraying systems, major funding rounds for IoT and crop science, strategic expansions in phosphate production, and transformative developments in controlled environment agriculture. Let’s dive in!Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we dive into the latest in AgTech, highlighting robotics-driven automation, sustainable finance initiatives, bioinsecticide approvals, and cutting-edge advancements in vertical farming and AI-powered greenhouse technologies. Let’s get started!This Week’s Highlights Include:AgTech & Agribusiness Highlights: New Initiative, Funding Round, & More!Plant Science Updates: Expansion, Funding Round & More!CEA Updates: New Initiative, Partnership & More!Other Updates: New Initiative, Funding Round & 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 cover the latest in agricultural technology, including advanced spraying systems, major funding rounds for IoT and crop science, strategic expansions in phosphate production, and transformative developments in controlled environment agriculture. Let’s dive in!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech Highlights: New Initiative, Funding Round, & More!Plant Science Updates: Expansion, Funding Round & More!CEA Updates: New Initiative, Partnership & More!Other Updates: New Inititative, Partnership, Funding Round & 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 explore the newest AgTech breakthroughs, including cutting-edge AI tools for crop forecasting, smart farming collaborations in controlled environments, major investments in digital agriculture platforms, and advanced solutions in plant propagation, seed development, and sustainable production. Let’s get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech Highlights: Partnership, Funding Round, & More!Plant Science Updates: New Initiative, Funding Round & More!Plant Science Updates: New Initiative, Funding Round & More!CEA Updates: New Initiative, Partnership & More!Other Updates: New Inititative, Partnership, Funding Round & 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 cover major moves in AgTech and agribusiness, including significant funding rounds, strategic acquisitions, and innovative programs driving precision agriculture and sustainable crop protection. Let’s get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech Highlights: Acquisition, Funding Round, New Initiatives & More!Interview:Danny Bernstein on Fixing AgTech’s Capital Problem and Accelerating Real-World AdoptionPlant Science Updates: New Initiative, Funding Round & More!Other Updates: Partnerships, Investment, Funding Round & 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 explore powerful collaborations shaping regenerative agriculture, major funding fueling digital farming and satellite analytics, and cutting-edge innovations in biocontrol, microbiome technologies, and sustainable crop inputs—let’s jump in!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech Highlights: New Initiatives, Partnership, Funding Round & More!Plant Science Updates: New Initiative & Products, Funding Round & MoreOther Updates: Partnerships, Investment, Funding Round & 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’re exploring exciting developments in controlled environment agriculture—from upgraded smart lighting systems and global CEA collaborations to breakthrough funding for high-tech saffron farming and sustainable carbon capture partnerships. Let’s dive in!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech Highlights: New Initiatives, Collaboration, Funding & More!Plant Science Updates: Collaboration, New Product, Certification & More!CEA Updates: New Tech, Collaboration, Funding Round & More!Other Updates: Partnerships, Acquisition, Funding & 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

[SUMMARY]Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’re exploring major advances in controlled environment agriculture, including scalable aeroponics, solar-powered indoor farms, AI-driven greenhouse automation, and robotic harvesting innovations transforming sustainable food production.Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech Highlights: Acquisition, New Initiatives, Funding Round & More!Lukas Koch on the Next Frontier for UAVs in AgriculturePlant Science Updates: Expansion, Regulatory Advancement & More!CEA Updates: New Tech, Partnerships & More!Other Updates: Partnerships, Acquisition, Funding & 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 explore the latest in AgTech, from AI-powered tools and smart greenhouses to major funding rounds, strategic partnerships, and innovations driving sustainable farming, crop resilience, and precision agriculture across the globe.Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:AgTech Highlights: New Initiative, Collaboration, Funding Round & More!CEA Updates: Funding, Prototype & More!Plant Science Updates: New tool, Agreement and Acquisition!CEA Updates: Funding, Prototype & More!Other Updates: Policy, and Partnerships!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