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The agrifoodtech sector is bracing for a challenging year ahead as founders and CEOs from startups across the industry share their concerns and the issues that are keeping them up at night. Foodtech editor Elaine Watson from AgFunderNews reached out

Reflecting on a Decade of Agrifoodtech Innovation

A decade ago, the agrifoodtech sector experienced a pivotal moment that would shape its trajectory for years to come. It was the year Michael Dean and Rob Leclerc founded AgFunder, an investment plat

A Month of Transformative Leadership

Dr. Mike Leonard, the newly minted CEO of MycoTechnology, a Colorado-based startup, is already charting a promising course for the company’s future. Leonard, who transitioned to this role after a significant tenu

The agrifoodtech sector is bustling with innovation as startups around the world strive to address some of the most pressing challenges faced by the agriculture and food industries. In a significant development for these startups, applications have n

In a significant leap for environmental monitoring technology, Agrela, an innovative agritech company, has recently launched its PheNode device commercially, marking a milestone in the company’s eight-year journey to refine a platform initially conce

In a significant move for India’s agrochemical sector, Cropnosys, an agrochemical firm, has secured a substantial $45 million investment from Kotak through its alternative investment fund. This funding is a clear indication of the growing interest in

In an ambitious move to strengthen its food security and decarbonize its food industry, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to welcome a groundbreaking agricultural project known as “GigaFarm.” This initiative is a result of a collaborative effort

In the ever-evolving landscape of agricultural technology, a significant breakthrough has been made by the US biotech startup AgroSpheres. The company is pioneering a novel delivery system for biopesticides, a move that could potentially revolutioniz

The Journey of Indoor Ag: Reflections and Predictions

“We felt like we were doing a lot of things right. Only in retrospect [are there] a lot of lessons that we learned that I’d like to share and hope some of you can learn from the stuff that we exp

In an era where personalized services are becoming the norm, from tailored playlists on music apps to custom news feeds on social media, the trend has made a significant leap into the realm of health and nutrition. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-