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African agrifoodtech funding is experiencing a modest rebound in 2024, signaling a potential recovery from a tumultuous previous year. According to AgFunder’s latest African AgriFoodTech Investment report, startups in the sector raised $145 million i

As nations prepare for the upcoming COP16 UN Biodiversity Conference, a new report highlights a troubling trend: governments worldwide are significantly lagging in their commitments to protect 30% of both land and ocean by 2030, known as the 30×30 ta

Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA), a pioneer in regenerative agriculture, has announced a significant partnership with Turkey-based Topraq, aimed at transitioning farmers in southeast Europe and west and central Asia to regenerative practices. This col

The quest for effective solutions to mitigate methane emissions from livestock has taken a significant turn, as Sydney-based startup Number 8 Bio asserts that synthetic chemistry is the most viable route for producing cost-effective feed supplements.

In the rapidly evolving world of alternative proteins, Finnish startup Enifer has emerged as a notable contender in the mycoprotein sector with its innovative product, PEKILO. This mycoprotein, derived from the fungal strain Paecilomyces variotii KCL

Terviva, a pioneering agritech firm based in California, has secured an undisclosed investment from Chevron Renewable Energy Group, a prominent player in the biodiesel sector in the United States. This strategic partnership aims to enhance Terviva’s

In a bold move to revolutionize the production of high-value proteins, the Antwerp-based startup FlyBlast is harnessing the potential of genetically engineered black soldier flies to produce human insulin and other recombinant proteins. Traditionally

In a world where small farms often struggle against economic uncertainty and climate change, a new initiative in Barbados is emerging as a beacon of hope. The island nation is leveraging generative AI technology to equip its smallholder farmers with

A recent survey conducted at the E Tipu Boma Agri Summit in Palmerston North has unveiled a strong desire among New Zealand agritech innovators to expand globally, with a significant focus on Australia as their primary target market. Out of 85 delega

Tim Bucher, the cofounder and CEO of Agtonomy, is a figure who embodies the intersection of technology and agriculture. His journey began at the age of 16 when he purchased his own land to establish Trattore Farms, named after the Italian word for “t