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Oishii, SPARX Asset Management, Nomura Real Estate Development, MISUMI Group, Mizuho Bank, S2G Investments, Solum Partners, IFAD, Mitsubishi Electric, VeriGrai… Oishii, SPARX Asset Management, Apollo Agriculture, Kaleidofin, Corteva, Vylor
2d ago00:11:25Tap to summarize📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyWelcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring AI moving from hype to commercial reality, Oishii's $150M Series C tranche and S2G's $1B fund targeting the missing middle of agricultural finance, five AI precision tool launches in a single week from Mitsubishi Electric, VeriGrain, Doriane, GrubMarket, and BASF, a strong Q1 earnings wave, and an editorial take on why decision delivery is becoming the new competitive standard. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: AI in AgTech: from hype to commercial reality — smaller median rounds, stricter scrutiny, and success now defined by scale-dependent data moats and measurable ROIFunding: Oishii closes first $150M tranche of Series C led by SPARX Asset Management, bringing lifetime funding to $370M; S2G Investments closes $1B Solutions Fund I targeting the Missing Middle of agricultural financeAI Launches: Five AI precision tools ship in one week: Mitsubishi Electric on soil carbon, VeriGrain on nutrient recommendations, Doriane on plant breeding, GrubMarket on food distribution, and BASF on herbicide formulationPartnerships: Planet Labs signs two-year satellite contract with Czech Republic covering 25,000 farm holdings; US Sugar launches largest commercial autonomous tractor fleet in American sugar across 255,000 acresDevelopment: IFAD signs $59.75M loan with Burkina Faso for six-year agricultural resilience project reaching 60,000 rural households; Apollo Agriculture and Kaleidofin close Kenya's first private-sector smallholder securitisation across 23,839 farmersEarnings: ICL sales up 14% to $2B; Bayer Crop Science EBITDA up 17.9%; Village Farms Adjusted EBITDA up 118%; Anaergia third consecutive positive EBITDA quarter; Bioceres revenue down 23%Editorial: AgTech software is shifting from data collection to decision delivery — platforms that tell you what to do next are structurally more defensible than those that just collect dataEvents: Fiber Connect and Precision Agriculture (Orlando), Food Innovate Summit (Amsterdam), Greentech AmsterdamRead The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWSConnect with Us!Be sure go subscribe to our other shows:Vertical Farming Podcast: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/Greenhouse Success Stories: https://greenhousesuccess.com/Presented by iGrowNews.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igrownews🎙️🎙️🎙️Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Mentioned in this episode:2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews2025 Precision Ag Report
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FMC Corporation, Crystal Crop Protection, SKK Holdings, Rantizo, EY Brazil, MB Agro, Suterra, Vestaron, Bayer, bp, vGreens, Frutania, Durr Group, Christ Capital, VORNvc Management, MyEasyFarm, Geocledian, Corteva, Vylor, PepsiCo, TalusAg
1w ago00:08:23Tap to summarize📺 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
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BTG Pactual TIG, Conservation International, Queensland Investment Corporation, BASF, Nutrien, Elite Agro Holding, LuLu Retail, eternal.ag, Grão Direto, Barchart, Halter, and Ever.Ag.
2w ago00:07:37Tap to summarize📺 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
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Premier Tech, Inno-3B, Artechno, USDA, Palantir, Advanced Growing Resources, Pairwise, Ball Horticultural Company, Ridder, RED Horticulture, AgroPlantae, Kemin Industries, Grodan, Source.ag, Verdant Partners, Deere, AGCO, and CNH.
3w ago00:08:04Tap to summarize📺 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
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4w ago00:37:59Tap to summarize📺 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/
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Deere & Company, Nestlé, Mars, xFarm Technologies, talabat mart, Agriodor, GEODASH, Fondaction, Dimitra, Pitch Lounge, Foodpreneurs Collective, CNH Industrial, Banco Santander, Elite Agro, McGill, Université de Sherbrooke, GEODNET, Soil Capital, ofi, ...
Apr 1700:08:17Tap to summarize📺 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/
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Fieldwork Robotics, Place UK, Littywood Farm, Monarch Tractor, UNS Farms, Syngenta, FMC, AgroLoop Hungary, TerraClear, Five Star Cooperative, Innov8.ag, Deere, and CNH Industrial.
Apr 1000:08:12Tap to summarize📺 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
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Apr 600:47:46Tap to summarize📺 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
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NDSU, CAAIN, Nature Robots, Bom Group, HX Agriculture, Gevo, La Zone Agtech, Ferme O Menu, Fermes Borea, DENSO, FoodVentures, CIBO Technologies, Ingredion, LettUs Grow, Casterra, Resource Innovation Institute, Arco Murray, and Vertical Harvest.
Apr 300:08:06Tap to summarizeWelcome 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
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Halter, Miraterra, Total Seed Production, Bayer, Agrim, Asia Impact Fund, Equinox Growers, Taylor Farms, Ecorobotix, University of Essex, Cauldron Ferm, Swegreen, Volta Greentech, Axel Johnson Group, Edible Garden, and Tetra Pak.
Mar 2700:06:45Tap to summarizeWelcome 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
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