Monarch Tractor, a California-based agritech company, has successfully raised $133 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate the expansion of its all-electric autonomous tractors. The funding round was co-led by Astanor, which had previously
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The recent investment secured by PheroSyn from Tall Grass Ventures (TGV) marks a pivotal moment in the agritech sector, underscoring the growing importance of sustainable and innovative solutions in agriculture. PheroSyn, a spin-out from the esteemed
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General Motors has recently unveiled its latest concept car, the SOLLEI convertible electric vehicle, featuring an innovative twist: the use of MycoWorks’ Fine Mycelium bio-based materials in its luxurious interior. This marks a significant step forw
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After leaving a career in finance, Nathan MacPhee entertained the notion of becoming a farmer — and quickly realized how unfeasible commercial farming would actually be for him. “I didn’t have enough land and I wouldn’t have enough land to be able to
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The recent poisoning incidents in Malaysia have cast a harsh spotlight on the pervasive issue of illegal pesticides, underscoring the urgent need for regulatory action to safeguard public health and the environment. The Malaysian CropLife & Public He
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The ongoing family feud at Illinois-based kefir maker Lifeway Foods has reached new heights, as key shareholders once again call for the resignation of CEO Julie Smolyansky and other top executives. The tension within the Smolyansky family, who found
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The release of the 2022 Census of Agriculture data for Puerto Rico by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) marks a significant moment for the island’s agricultural sector. The data, collected with the a
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Regenerative agriculture is gaining traction as a buzzword in the agrifood industry. However, despite the growing interest, a recent study from the EIT Food Consumer Observatory indicates that the sector still faces significant challenges in generati
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In a significant stride towards sustainable food production, Colorado-based Leprino Foods, the world’s largest mozzarella cheese manufacturer, has announced a global licensing agreement with Dutch startup Fooditive Group. This deal grants Leprino Foo
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In a rare display of unity, a coalition of ag spray drone distributors has come together to urge lawmakers to reconsider plans to restrict the US activities of Chinese drone maker DJI Technologies. This coalition, composed of direct competitors such
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