Proparco, a prominent subsidiary of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group, has made a significant move in the agritech sector by investing $5 million in Omnivore’s third fund, the Omnivore Agritech & Climate Sustainability Fund. This inve
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Nova Agritech Limited (NATL) announced a significant collaboration with Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, better known as KL University (KLEF), on September 9, 2024. This partnership is designed to foster a symbiotic relationship between academ
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In a significant development for agricultural biotechnology, the Argentine firm Bioceres has announced that it will take at least two years before its genetically modified wheat variety, HB4, hits the U.S. market. This follows the recent approval by
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In the decade since its introduction, Bayer’s transgenic soybean line has revolutionized soybean production in Brazil, increasing yields by an impressive 21.2 million tons. This remarkable achievement began with the development of the Roundup Ready s
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In a significant move aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched a Rs 750-crore fund named AgriSure on September 3, Tuesday. This initiative, according to the Press Trust of India, is design
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AgriTech4Kenya has launched a groundbreaking agri-food systems innovation challenge targeting startups, entrepreneurs, and researchers to address Kenya’s pressing agricultural challenges. This initiative aims to support international early-stage inno
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Heifer International, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating hunger and poverty through technology and innovation, has announced its active participation in the upcoming Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 (AFS Forum 2024). The event, sl
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The Biden administration has opened the door for a groundbreaking development in agricultural biotechnology, giving the green light to a genetically modified wheat variety from Argentina. This decision marks a significant milestone for Bioceres Crop
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In a significant leap towards sustainable food production, the UK has launched the National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC), a £38 million initiative dedicated to exploring and developing alternatives to animal proteins. This cutting-ed
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In a concerted effort to bolster consumer awareness and facilitate informed decision-making, agricultural biotechnology stakeholders have advocated for the mandatory labeling of food products containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeri
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