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In a remarkable achievement amid a turbulent period for venture capital, AgFunder VC has announced the closing of its fourth early-stage fund at $102 million, surpassing its initial target. This milestone is particularly noteworthy given the global c

In a groundbreaking move poised to reshape the dairy industry, Australian startup Nourish Ingredients has announced a strategic collaboration with dairy titan Fonterra. This partnership aims to accelerate the development of dairy products that incorp

Monarch Tractor, a California-based agritech company, has successfully raised $133 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate the expansion of its all-electric autonomous tractors. The funding round was co-led by Astanor, which had previously

General Motors has recently unveiled its latest concept car, the SOLLEI convertible electric vehicle, featuring an innovative twist: the use of MycoWorks’ Fine Mycelium bio-based materials in its luxurious interior. This marks a significant step forw

After leaving a career in finance, Nathan MacPhee entertained the notion of becoming a farmer — and quickly realized how unfeasible commercial farming would actually be for him. “I didn’t have enough land and I wouldn’t have enough land to be able to

The ongoing family feud at Illinois-based kefir maker Lifeway Foods has reached new heights, as key shareholders once again call for the resignation of CEO Julie Smolyansky and other top executives. The tension within the Smolyansky family, who found

Regenerative agriculture is gaining traction as a buzzword in the agrifood industry. However, despite the growing interest, a recent study from the EIT Food Consumer Observatory indicates that the sector still faces significant challenges in generati

In a significant stride towards sustainable food production, Colorado-based Leprino Foods, the world’s largest mozzarella cheese manufacturer, has announced a global licensing agreement with Dutch startup Fooditive Group. This deal grants Leprino Foo

In a rare display of unity, a coalition of ag spray drone distributors has come together to urge lawmakers to reconsider plans to restrict the US activities of Chinese drone maker DJI Technologies. This coalition, composed of direct competitors such

Precision agriculture, a burgeoning field driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), promises to revolutionize traditional farming techniques. However, this technological leap also brings with it a host of legal complexities th