Women in ag spotlight
Localising regen ag: Former vegan turned rancher, takes notes from nature
New York vegan turned Washington rancher tells her story on what it takes to be a food producer with a focus on regenerative ag
Biodiversity
Wildfarmed’s Andy Cato: ‘Regenerative farming isn’t idealism – it’s inevitable’
Former Groove Armada star turned farmer Andy Cato explains how Wildfarmed is building a scalable economic model for regenerative agriculture – winning over retailers, policymakers and growers while backing its claims with hard data
At what cost? Shifting away from wild-caught seafood puts global biodiversity ‘at risk’
A new paper challenges assumptions that agriculture is inherently more sustainable than marine fisheries, arguing that moving away from the latter will intensify biodiversity losses.
VC for fighting biodiversity loss: Superorganism closes $25.9m debut fund
Superorganism is on a mission to address biodiversity loss with a portfolio of technology companies tackling the drivers of biodiversity loss
Trapview and Doktar unite to cut pesticide use and boost biodiversity
The partnership combines Trapview’s AI-powered pest monitoring and forecasting technology with Doktar’s holistic digital agronomy platform, aiming to inspire climate-smart, sustainable food systems across Europe, MENA, and beyond
Biocentis secures $19M to reinvent insect control with ‘biology-first’ approach
Imperial College London spin-out Biocentis is betting on programmable biology and AI to tackle the global threats posed by insects. It believes its genome engineering platform promises a safer, more sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides and...
Regen ag in Brazil: PepsiCo partners with Griffith Foods, Milhão to incentivise sustainable farming practices
PepsiCo continues its commitment to regenerative agriculture with a collaboration that incentivises Brazilian farmers to test sustainable agriculture practices and products
Arctic ‘doomsday vault’ welcomes Africa’s forgotten crops in historic seed deposit
Over 3,000 traditional African vegetable seed samples journey to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, marking a major milestone in biodiversity conservation and climate resilience
Microbial might: BugBiome’s bioinsecticide targets aphids in the fight against synthetic pesticides
UK start-up BugBiome is harnessing plant-derived microbes to develop a new generation of bioinsecticides – but scaling biological pest control comes with formulation and regulatory hurdles
Wild Bio raises $60m to supercharge photosynthesis with AI-powered precision breeding
UK start-up says its breakthrough platform could unlock yield gains in major crops by mimicking evolution and enhancing photosynthesis – now the challenge is scaling it for global seed partners
Aquaculture underused: APAC biodiversity bearing the brunt of ‘murky’ aquarium fish supply chains
Consumer preference, tech barriers and ‘murky supply chains’ are threatening biodiversity in Asia and thwarting the potential of aquaculture to play a wider role beyond feed and food.
Bamboo benefit: Organic biomass as strong as traditional plastics – and biodegrades
A bioplastic created from bamboo has been found to match oil-based plastics, and unlike many other biomass products does not rely on food-competing sources.
‘Sleeping giant’: Urgent need to understand vulnerable fisheries in Indonesian peatlands
The expansion of palm oil and acacia plantations, along with Indonesia’s Mega Rice Project, have put Kalimantan’s peatlands and fisheries at high risk.
Cibus Capital launches Cibus Carbon to tap booming Australian carbon credit market
New fund targets 11.25 million ACCUs over 30 years, leveraging its ‘deep operational’ expertise in nature-based solutions
AI to the farm: Nine start-ups join UK accelerator to reinforce agri-food supply chains
Digital Catapult’s latest cohort aims to future-proof the UK’s agri-food sector with deep tech innovation, tackling challenges from dairy forecasting to biodiversity monitoring
Nofence celebrates largest funding round of the year
Virtual fencing company Nofence has raised over £26 million following the successful close of its Series B funding round. The company says the investment will be used to accelerate its international expansion and enhance its product offering to better...
Nofence upgrades virtual fencing tech to collar rural area connectivity
Virtual fencing company Nofence has launched a new collar-to-collar communication system that improves connectivity for its virtual fencing collars, especially in remote areas with poor mobile signal
What does climate adaptation look like for African cocoa farmers?
Climate-smart software company ClimateAi and multinational tech company NEC developed a climate adaptation model for African cocoa and rice growers by determining the return on investment (ROI) for various projects
UK retailers step up net zero farming push
Major grocers actively investing in farm-level innovation
World Agri-Tech South America Summit 2025
Analysing Brazil’s ag sector: 7 stories from World Agri-Tech South America Summit 2025
Brazil might be leading the sustainable agricultural revolution, but trade challenges and macroeconomic issues threaten the country’s economic ambitions
Fertile but fragile: Soil study of two key Indian agricultural regions reveals vast potential and critical vulnerabilities
A new soil study on Maharashtra’s Akole and Nandurbar regions uncovers strong agricultural potential alongside significant challenges, with researchers calling for urgent intervention.
Has ESG momentum slowed amid geopolitical disruption?
‘Investors are becoming more discerning, not less committed’
State of the sector
What’s shaping aquaculture and its growing role in global food security - exclusive analysis
In the first of our ‘State of the Sector’ exclusive reports, we assess how innovation in aquaculture can help overcome considerable challenges and meet growing consumer demand.
Re-wilding oil palm: Wild Asia goes back-to-basics to help farmers adopt regenerative methods
Social enterprise Wild Asia is championing a traditional approach to palm oil farming, encouraging smallholders to stop seeing the crop as a commodity and adopt regenerative methods.
Agroecology: How introducing natural flora can still protect yields
Agroecology - a means of integrating more sustainability and nature into agricultural practices – does not need to be at the expense of yields, provided the right data and expertise is followed.
EIT Food launches new start-up accelerator to serve future resilient agriculture
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is partnering with EIT Food, the world’s largest food innovation community, to launch a new accelerator bub for start-ups in the EU.
NitroVolt gets €3.5 million to realise its green ammonia plan
The Danish company has secured €3.5 million in seed funding to develop a sustainable and decentralised method for producing ammonia.
Cheer for Italy’s agrisolar sector as projects attract €185m
Private equity firm and renewable energy investor Capital Dynamics has raised €185 million to finance two of Italy's largest agrivoltaics projects in Sicily.
Watch: Farms are crying out for innovation, says UK-Agri-Tech Centre CEO
Farmers are not resistant change, says Phil Bicknell, CEO at the newly merged UK-Agri-Tech Centre. But the “three Cs” of communication, collaboration and cash are needed to help them adopt newer sustainable practices.
Watch: Gates Ag One discusses the tech solutions on its radar
The innovation being eyed by Gates Foundation's agtech arm has potential to be deployed in richer nations, says Trey Key, its director of business development. But he warns that ag requires more time for technology integration compared to other sectors.
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WATCH: Microsoft and Syngenta discuss the impact of AI in ag
GenAI and AI platforms continue to develop at a fast pace, experts from Microsoft and Syngenta Group told the recent World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London. But ‘humans in the loop’ are needed to develop dependable frameworks for validating...
The end of the era of ‘nice to have’ products? 5 insights from McKinsey’s latest farmer survey that you can’t ignore
Cautious farmers are more concerned with ROI and less willing to experiment with new products and technologies, according to a new global report from McKinsey.
Plans to turn pongamia oil into biofuel move up a gear
Terviva, the company aiming to plant 200 million pongamia trees over 10 years for food, feed and fuel, has received investment from Chevron Renewable Energy Group, as mining giant Rio Tinto also looks to pongamia as a feedstock for renewable diesel...
Gene editing set to boost Africa’s pressured yam production
A project by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, in partnership with US tech company Pairwise, will employ gene editing to support the yam in industry in Nigeria and wider region.
Is it time for a more balanced perspective on chemical crop protection?
Valid concerns about their use have led to some negative perceptions. But it’s time to be more agnostic regarding the use of both synthetic and natural ingredients in crop protection, believes Moa Technology.
xFarm eyes global growth after raising €36 million
The company that provides digital solutions to help farmers and agribusinesses optimise their operations has raised €36 million in a Series C funding round.
Recoup launches gut-friendly beverage at Sprouts, raises awareness on benefits of regen ag
Recoup’s prebiotic sparkling beverages hit the shelves at 420 Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide, as the company leans into gut health and regenerative agriculture claims to deliver consumer demands for functional and environmental benefits.
Sustainability report card
Are JBS’s sustainability commitments meaningless without more transparency?
The meat giant’s climate ambitions are ‘unwavering’, according to its latest sustainability report. Is it making genuine progress or just hot air?
Project aims to create a unified methodology for the UK ag sector
Lloyds Banking Group and Soil Association Exchange have joined forces to offer what they call a ‘first of its kind’ environmental baselining assessment in a bid to create more sustainable and profitable farming practices.
Plant breeders want unified global policy on genome-edited crops to boost food security
International Seed Federation members are calling for harmonised regulations on new breeding technologies such as genome editing to accelerate impactful innovation.
Agtech investor profile
Serra Ventures on why investors will continue to be drawn to the rewards of agri-tech
It’s currently a challenging time for venture capitalists in the sector. But Tim Hoerr, founder and CEO of Serra Ventures, can’t think of a better category to be in.
Global partnership aims to develop pest-resistant sugarcane
PlantArcBio, an Israeli company specialising in gene discovery and biological components to enhance agricultural crop traits, has announced a global research and development collaboration with Brazilian sugarcane company Centro de Tecnologia Canavieria...
Innovation Insider Country profile
India: Are the bets back on?
After the crisis in funding in 2023, India’s agtech landscape is adjusting. But can investment be directed to the right places? Harry Holmes investigates.
UK bank HSBC offers farmers discounted loan fees to support sustainable practices
Farming businesses on the journey to more sustainable practices can now receive discounts on loan fees as part of a new HSBC UK initiative.
Meet the start-up aiming to unlock opportunities in Africa’s untapped seafood sector
Sea Gardener wants to transform the Nile Delta's shellfish sector into a sustainable, export-ready industry that boosts Africa’s food security.
Save the bees: new brand lifts off to preserve falling populations
Agtech company Terra Vera has launched a new division to address the critical issue of declining bee populations.
Fresh funds for crop protection start-up demonstrates the pheromone appeal
PheroSyn, a spin-out from Rothamsted Research in the UK, has secured new funding to advance its pheromones-based pest management solutions.
Sainsbury’s embraces agroforestry to cut carbon emissions
With only an estimated 3.3% of the UK’s farmed area currently practicing agroforestry, the supermarket has launched a new agroforestry initiative aiming to boost agroforestry adoption and help farmers integrate trees effectively while maintaining other...
What’s behind Nespresso's regen ag honey launch?
The Nestle-subsidiary has just unveiled its first ever honey products in the US in a move that illustrates the key potential benefits of regenerative agriculture for FMCGs: premium taste and supply chain sustainability.