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Seven innovative start-ups have been selected to participate in the latest round of the AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme, which aims to bolster the agritech and agrifood sectors through intensive business development training. Announced on 17 October

A groundbreaking initiative, AgriFood Connect, has been launched to tackle the pressing challenges within the agriculture and food sectors across Ireland and Northern Ireland. This ambitious project seeks to accelerate innovation in the AgriFood and

Recent advancements in coral breeding have significant implications for the agriculture sector, particularly in the realm of aquaculture and marine agriculture. The successful breeding of corals that demonstrate increased heat tolerance highlights th

Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) has made a significant move in the agritech sector by agreeing to purchase the entire shareholding of Agritech Limited from the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP). This transaction, announced on Tuesday, marks a pi

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

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

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

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

The latest Crop Production report from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) provides critical insights into the current state of U.S. agriculture, particularly for key crops such as corn, soybeans, and cotton. The forecast for c

The recent study published in the journal Science reveals a significant shift in the migration patterns of forest plants in Europe, driven primarily by the pursuit of nitrogen, a critical nutrient increasingly available due to pollution from urban an