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West Lindsey District Council has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the region’s agricultural and agri-tech sectors through the **Agricultural Growth Zone (Agri-Zone)**, a strategic initiative designed to foster innovation, attract investment, a

Drones have quietly become an essential tool in modern farming, evolving from a niche technology into a multi-billion-dollar industry. New data from Research Intelo underscores this shift, revealing that the agricultural drone market reached $4.7 bil

The world’s forests continue to face significant challenges, with around 20 million acres lost annually, an area roughly equivalent to the size of Ireland. This stark reality is highlighted in a new report from Climate Focus, which warns that global

Farmers looking to cut costs, boost yields, and streamline operations will have a chance to explore the latest agricultural innovations at the **THRIVE Global Impact Summit**, set for October 29–30 at the Santa Clara Marriott in California. The event

Southeast Asia is emerging as the next frontier for agri-tech innovation, and companies like **Map My Crop** are placing big bets on the region’s potential. Speaking at the **World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit** in London, founder and CEO **Neil Jadha

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is moving closer to finalizing a rule that could transform how farmers and ranchers use drones, expanding their ability to monitor crops, livestock, and infrastructure over vast distances without the need for

Ecorobotix, the Swiss agtech pioneer specializing in ultra-high precision (UHP) spraying, has secured USD 150 million in combined Series C and D funding to scale its AI-driven Plant-by-Plant technology and introduce a new innovation at Agritechnica 2

The Earth’s warming trajectory has reached a critical juncture for tropical coral reefs, with scientists warning of catastrophic losses ahead. A landmark report, authored by 160 scientists across 23 countries, reveals that the planet has warmed by at

Vive Crop Protection has secured $10 million USD in an oversubscribed funding round, reinforcing its position in the rapidly evolving ag-tech sector. The investment, backed by Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Emmertech, iSelect, and BDC Capital, will fuel t

In a quiet village on the outskirts of Kigali, Leonidas Mushimiyimana oversees a bustling workshop where trays of oyster mushrooms sprout from stacks of white plastic tubes. His operation, Deyi Ltd, produces up to 600 kilograms of fresh mushrooms wee