Industry leaders at the 8th Annual Learning Event in Nairobi have underscored the pressing need for increased investment in the agritech sector, highlighting a call for over KSh 387 billion in funding. This funding is viewed as essential to foster in
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The shifting dynamics of ocean temperatures, particularly in the Pacific, have significant implications for agriculture and investors. As forecasters downgrade the likelihood of a La Niña event forming this fall, the agricultural sector must prepare
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Foreign investments in U.S. agricultural land have surged over the past decade, with the most recent data from the Farm Service Agency indicating that foreign entities held interests in nearly 43.4 million acres at the start of 2023. This trend has p
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Chilean food processing giant Carozzi is making waves in the investment landscape with the launch of a $6 million corporate venture capital fund aimed at bolstering innovation in sectors often overlooked by traditional investors. This strategic move
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In a significant development for organic farming, French manufacturer Bionalan has launched a pilot series of its innovative Tig’air weeder, with the first units already operational in the Netherlands. This new weeding technology promises to tackle o
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As autumn descends, the agritourism industry is poised for a seasonal surge, drawing families to pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and petting zoos. While these attractions provide a delightful escape and a chance to connect with agriculture, they also co
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The ongoing disruption of the global wheat supply chain, exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, presents significant challenges for Africa’s agricultural landscape, particularly in the wheat sector. Africa’s dependency on wheat imports, which ac
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Plankton, often overlooked in discussions about marine ecosystems, play a critical role in global food systems, carbon cycling, and oxygen production. Their health directly impacts fisheries, which are vital for food security, particularly in coastal
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In a significant development for the solar energy sector, Above, a company specializing in solar intelligence solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with DroneDeploy, a leader in aerial and ground reality capture technology. This collaborat
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xFarm Technologies, a European leader in the digitalisation of the agri-food sector, has successfully closed a €36 million Series C funding round, marking a significant milestone in its mission to enhance sustainability and efficiency in farming prac
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