Investment

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

On September 25, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled its finalized Vulnerable Species Action Plan (VSAP), a crucial step in addressing the impacts of pesticides on species classified as threatened or endangered under the Endanger

xFarm Technologies and Dyson Farming have embarked on a groundbreaking three-year project aimed at digitising over 33,600 acres of farmland across the UK. This ambitious initiative, announced during the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London, re

As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, traditional crop insurance models are struggling to keep up with the heightened frequency and severity of extreme weather events. Farmers are grappling with rising risks posed by droughts,

On September 17, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a troubling report revealing that 13 of 210 retail dark chocolate products labeled as “dairy-free” contained milk allergens. This shocking finding raises significant concerns for

The landscape of agricultural research and technology is evolving rapidly, influencing everything from pesticide regulation to trade agreements. This transformation was the focal point of a recent hearing held by the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropri

On September 11, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (H.R. 9456), a significant legislative measure aimed at tightening government oversight of foreign investments in

BASF has taken a significant step in the realm of sustainable agriculture with the launch of xarvio® BIOENERGY in the United States, a program designed to lower carbon intensity (CI) levels in corn cultivated for ethanol biofuel production. This inno

Garford Farm Machinery has made a significant advancement in agricultural technology with the launch of its next-generation vision guidance system, Robocrop AI, at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London. This cutting-edge system promises to

At the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit held in London, Syngenta unveiled its groundbreaking Cropwise AI, a generative AI system aimed at enhancing the capabilities of agronomic advisors and growers. This innovative platform is designed to optimize