News and Analysis on Global Agri-Tech Innovation, Investment and Regulation
Deep Science Ventures and Renaissance Philanthropy unveil a new venture creation project aimed at building a generation of field‑ready crop‑resilience technologies backed not by traditional VC capital, but by high‑ambition philanthropic funding willing...
Women in ag spotlight
New York vegan turned Washington rancher tells her story on what it takes to be a food producer with a focus on regenerative ag
As Syngenta winds down paraquat production, industry voices warn it highlights the crop protection sector’s long‑standing failure to deliver genuinely new modes of action as weed resistance accelerates worldwide
Agri‑tech innovation is often synonymous with automation, robotics, AI and gene‑edited crops. But for many farming communities around the world, transformative technology looks very different. Sometimes it’s not an algorithm or a sensor, but a tool...
New UK Agri-Tech Centre CEO Steve McLean says the industry is entering a defining period that demands bigger thinking, harder commercial focus, and technologies proven on real farms, not just in labs
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) company Kraft Heinz works with farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices and deploy digital farming technologies
The European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture says its new Regen Compass provides a trusted, farmer‑centred navigation tool to bring clarity and integrity to Europe’s fast‑growing but fragmented regenerative agriculture landscape
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
The European Commission has adopted the world’s first voluntary certification methodologies for permanent carbon removals, setting a global benchmark aimed at accelerating the deployment and scaling of carbon‑removal technologies – and opening new...
New research hub aims to fast‑track regenerative practices across McCain’s 4,400‑farm global network as latest data shows progress slipping from 71% to 69%
DEFRA and Innovate UK target methane‑cutting feed, climate‑smart crops, biochar fertilisers and advanced waste-to-energy solutions across 15 projects
The 250‑farm initiative in south‑west France aims to boost soil health, water stewardship and long‑term supply chain resilience for the £47.7m Green Giant brand
Blended finance is increasingly seen as a solution for advancing agritech and overcome structural barriers preventing smallholder farmers from adopting new technologies.
AgriCarbon, Anthesis Group’s flagship carbon farming programme, is driving regenerative agriculture and high-integrity carbon credit generation in South Africa. A new partnership with MyEasyFarm brings advanced digital tools to strengthen data quality,...
As regenerative agriculture gains momentum, UK-based Soil Acoustics has unveiled a handheld tool that uses sound to assess soil biodiversity – offering farmers a faster, more scientific alternative to traditional tests
The European Commission’s plan to streamline pesticide and biocontrol approvals promises faster access to innovation – but health groups warn it could weaken safeguards
Soil Association Exchange is taking its model to Europe, starting with eight farms in Spain. The goal: to measure and reward environmental improvements, strengthen resilience and accelerate regenerative transitions amid mounting climate and regulatory...
Lloyds Bank has launched a dedicated Agricultural Transition Finance loan to help UK farmers overcome early cashflow barriers to regenerative and sustainable systems
Backed by the Bezos Earth Fund, the Earth Rover Program has launched a global initiative to make soil health visible, measurable, and actionable using seismic technology without disturbing the ground. Its goal: to transform how farmers and scientists...
Born from Imperial College and Royal College of Art’s innovation labs, Muju Earth is tackling one of agriculture’s toughest challenges of soil degradation with Aeropod, a biodegradable capsule designed to restore soil health and cut costs. Its mission:...
As climate change threatens rice yields and farmer livelihoods, Mars is investing $20 million through its Raising Rice Right platform to scale practices like alternate wetting and drying (AWD), train farmers, and build resilience across its global supply...
Nestlé has formalised a partnership with Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) to promote regenerative, low-emission farming, underscoring its confidence in the country’s long-term potential.
Asia Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit
Agrifood leaders from Thai Wah and Mars Wrigley stress the need to back smallholder farmers to pursue regenerative agriculture, in order to boost Asia’s productivity and safeguard livelihoods
The global food ingredients supplier is partnering with French farming cooperatives and MRV provider Regrow Ag to help corn growers adopt regenerative practices, strengthen climate resilience, and deliver measurable environmental benefits across...
Whole Foods Market and Mad Agriculture are working to restore 1,000 acres of cropland in Wisconsin’s Driftless area, paving the way to do the same in other parts of the U.S.
Is the U.S. farm safety net putting regenerative agriculture at a disadvantage?
COP30
The AARL is using an accelerator programme to identify investment opportunities to restore pastures and land in Brazil, which the organization plans to use as a model for other countries
Scottish biotech Rhizocore Technologies is using tailored fungal networks to boost tree survival and growth. With fresh funding, the company plans to scale production and expand into North America’s vast forestry market
A pioneering initiative launched by EIT Food and partners aims to transform 20,000 hectares in Lower Silesia into a regenerative farming model – combining soil health, biodiversity, and farmer profitability to accelerate Europe’s sustainable food transition
Asia Pacific Agfri-Food Innovation Summit 2025
Indonesian-based Zentide is ramping up production of its seaweed-based biostimulant as it explores export opportunities across South East Asia.
Ginkgo Bioworks and Bayer have extended their multi-year partnership to develop microbial nitrogen fixation technology that could reduce reliance on synthetic fertilisers
McCain Foods has issued a stark warning to government and industry leaders: farmers must be supported if the agtech sector is to thrive
PepsiCo continues its commitment to regenerative agriculture with a collaboration that incentivises Brazilian farmers to test sustainable agriculture practices and products
New study outlines how biologicals are reshaping pest management; why Brazil is leading the charge, and what other markets can learn
Start-up profile
Despite phosphate fertilisers being a staple of global agriculture, their inefficiency and environmental toll have long gone unchallenged. US-based Ostara is rewriting the rules with a root-activated, water-insoluble alternative – but its rapid rise has...
New partnership aims to transform 35,000 acres of farmland in the UK, France, and Belgium through tailored regenerative practices and farmer incentives
New research highlights urgent need for innovation to restore soil resilience and safeguard long-term productivity
In this State of the Sector report, AgTechNavigator examines how regenerative agriculture is redefining global food production amid mounting climate pressures and the urgent need for sustainable farming systems
New tool aims to boost farmer engagement and deliver reliable, scalable data across global supply chains
InSoil and Anew Climate launch strategic collaboration to market 500,000 verified carbon removals, unlocking new financial and agronomic support for farmers
New fund targets 11.25 million ACCUs over 30 years, leveraging its ‘deep operational’ expertise in nature-based solutions
French start-up Genomines has raised an oversubscribed $45 million Series A to scale its groundbreaking approach to metal extraction
Industry leaders express cautious optimism as the European Commission signals intent to overhaul crop protection rules, potentially unlocking faster access to biopesticides and post-patent products
Lionnel Alexandre, head of carbon business at Bayer CropScience EMEA, explains why Bayer is prioritizing regenerative agriculture through value chain interventions over carbon projects in Europe – offering food brands supply chain resilience and farmers...
The soil carbon measurement specialist will deliver deep soil carbon sampling as part of one of the world’s most comprehensive nutrient and carbon mapping schemes
Tariffs may drive cost-sensitive farmers to adopt regenerative agriculture practices as it drives up cost of inputs, laying the groundwork for stronger adoption in the future
The French insurance giant calls agricultural transition ‘a vital opportunity’ as it eyes rising demand as farmers face risks from climate change, pests and market shocks
French agtech pioneer accelerates rollout of robotized organic farming infrastructure across Europe
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...
The UK faces a once-in-a-generation opportunity to spearhead sustainable aviation fuels, create future-proof jobs, and secure over £10 billion investment by 2030, claims a new report. But is feedstock availability adequate to propel the market?