News and Analysis on Global Agri-Tech Innovation, Investment and Regulation
Asia’s intertidal zones mangroves offer immense potential to sustainably produce food while preserving ecological balance, the Asia Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit hears.
A new report outlines how aquaculture has transformed from a niche agriculture sector into a global industry.
Pitchbook’s new Q3 2024 agtech report reveals investor confidence is returning. Venture capital funding is on the rise. But deal counts continue to decline and exit opportunities remain limited.
Scientists at have been awarded funds to support the roll out of a new vaccine that could deliver major benefits to the aquaculture industry.
Norway has a unique opportunity to develop its seaweed industry but should explore a broader range of applications for seaweed, such as in fish and livestock feed, says an expert.
Sea Gardener wants to transform the Nile Delta's shellfish sector into a sustainable, export-ready industry that boosts Africa’s food security.
Canada-based Wittaya Aqua’s data-driven insights and analytics platform is designed to drive efficiency, profitability, and sustainability in the global aquaculture industry. What sets it apart? Nutritional data, the company tells us.
One of Africa's most pressing challenges is achieving food security. A researcher proposes an innovative approach to chicken feed to address this issue.
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside North America, has completed its acquisition of Elanco's aqua business, a deal it claims will bolster its leadership within that sector.
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The news that aquaculture production has surpassed wild fisheries for the first time has been met with a mixed reaction.
As global food demand rises, aquaculture stands out as the fastest-growing animal protein sector. However, the sustainability of current aquafeed protein ingredients remains a pressing concern.
Blue Food Innovation Summit, London
The opening session of the Blue Food Innovation event in London last week centered around the need for sustainable aquaculture innovation to address climate change, responsible feed sourcing and measuring, the social licence to operate, and consumer...
More than 70 environmental, animal welfare, and community groups from 18 countries have criticised the industry trade association Global Seafood Alliance’s latest version of the Best Aquaculture Practices certification.
A comprehensive report released by Hatch Blue sheds light on the critical need for sustainable, protein-rich aquafeed ingredients to support the booming aquaculture industry while mitigating environmental concerns.
Four studies published by Purdue University scientists document the feasibility of previously unproven methods for successfully treating the wastewater.
VC investment
PitchBook’s latest Q1 2024 Agtech Report indicates a market undergoing a correction, with the wheat being separated from the chaff. Some sectors are hotter than others, meanwhile.
Singapore start-up Peptobiotics has raised US$6.2M in Series A funding to commercialise its antimicrobial peptide technology as it seeks to replace the use of antibiotics, firstly in aquaculture, and in the future in livestock.
Our 360-degree look at the latest developments from across the globe takes in the news that gene-editing start-up BioConsortia has secured US$15 million, while a UK-based spinout is set to accelerate efforts to help palm tree farmers improve yields.
With over 2,500 delegates and 70+ start-ups attending World Agri-Tech from 40 countries, all eager to expand their network and forge new partnerships, this year’s event is shaping up to be a memorable event.
Proponents argue it can help meet the world's pressing need for critical minerals – especially an agtech industry looking to low carbon and renewable energy sources. Opponents say it is economically and environmentally unviable.
The Agriculture Innovation Hackathon was hosted in Mosul earlier this month, as an agriculture sector beset by desertification turns to the power of technology to overcome the challenges faced by farmers.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture take algae production to industrial scale to boost food security for the Kingdom.
Proposals to ban octopus farms in the US state follow similar moves in Washington and Hawaii and come as controversy about plans to build the world’s first octopus farm in the Spanish Canary Islands continues.
The seaweed industry has been on a steady growth trajectory for decades thanks to its promise of efficiently producing nutritious food for a growing population. But bottlenecks require unlocking for the industry to be able to scale sustainably and...
Agriculture and over-fishing have been identified as two key factors responsible for almost half of the world’s migratory species showing population declines, according to a major UN wildlife conservation conference
Innovation insider
In 2023, Israel's agriculture and food tech sector showcased resilience amidst global economic and local challenges, reveals the latest annual report from Startup Nation Central.
The cultivation of Asparagopsis — a genus of edible red macro-algae native to Australia and New Zealand — could help to combat climate change at scale, according to Steve Meller, the co-founder and CEO of climate technology firm CH4 Global.
Look Who's Funding - MNC Collaboration Analysis
In the second edition of our Look Who's Funding series, we assess how BASF Venture Capital is seeking to revolutionise agriculture and improve overall sustainability through advanced technological solutions.
While US consumer awareness of ASC’s seafood certification is in its nascent stages compared to the European consumer, ASC is working to build certification recognition through its direct work with seafood farmers, distributors and suppliers, Athena...
WHAT WE'VE LEARNED - START-UP ANALYSIS
In the first of a monthly series picking the brains of agtech’s most innovative start-ups, we gather the thoughts the CEO of Singapore’s Sea Green on the key lessons learned on its business journey and how it has successfully harnessed the power of...
AgTech Investor Profile - Funding Analysis
Venture capitalist (VC) and investment funds are crucial to helping agtech start-ups scale and fulfil their potential. But what are they looking for and what qualities should fledging firms possess? In the first of our AgTech Investor Portfolio Profiles,...
Key questions still remain on whether the potential of seaweed to mitigate climate change can be significantly increased on a global scale.
Seafood giant Thai Union has signed up to be part of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s (ASC) new sustainability booster programme, with 15,700 metric tonnes of shrimp in its supply chain to be included by 2026.
A holistic concept that recognises the interconnectedness of human health, animal health and the environment, is gradually but definitively attracting public awareness in China.
Seaweed farming could be instrumental in decarbonising supply chains, providing the price of carbon credits is increased, new analysis suggests.
The trajectory of investment activity within the agtech sector — which saw a steady decline commencing in Q2 2022 — appears to be stabilising as of Q2 2023, according to financial data and software firm PitchBook.
Social scientists should play a critical role in agtech collaborations, thanks to their experiences across diverse disciplines that include science and technology studies (STS), food studies, sociology and geography, experts have argued.
New innovations to improve forecasting closer to coastal regions is urgently needed to safeguard fishing and aquaculture in the event of a strong El Niño.
Aquatech is a “small but high-potential part” of New Zealand’s agtech system that could cement the country’s status in international markets, according to Simon Hearsey, the New Zealand Trade Commissioner to Germany, Sweden and Denmark.