Author name: Rachel Camby

This week has been a beacon of optimism for the agtech sector, which has seen a series of successful fundraises despite the challenging fundraising climate. The wave of new capital injections highlights a burgeoning interest in innovative agricultura

Edison Agrosciences, a US-based biomaterials developer, has successfully raised $600,000 in seed financing to propel its innovative work in developing sunflower crops for rubber production. The financing round saw participation from St. Louis, Missou

The Groundswell festival, often dubbed the “Glastonbury of the farming world,” is rapidly becoming a pivotal event for those in the agriculture and food value chain. This year, the festival’s focus on regenerative agriculture attracted a diverse audi

In a remarkable achievement amid a turbulent period for venture capital, AgFunder VC has announced the closing of its fourth early-stage fund at $102 million, surpassing its initial target. This milestone is particularly noteworthy given the global c

In a groundbreaking move poised to reshape the dairy industry, Australian startup Nourish Ingredients has announced a strategic collaboration with dairy titan Fonterra. This partnership aims to accelerate the development of dairy products that incorp

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

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

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