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Do you struggle to stay up-to-date with the latest news from the world of AgTech?
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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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------























