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WEB6 days ago — Smallholder farmer adoption of agtech ‘high but inconsistent,’ says new study from 60 Decibels w/ Gates Foundation. September 18, 2024. Impact measurement firm 60 Decibels has released what it says is the first-ever study of smallholder farmers’ experiences with digital tools.
Ag-Analytics acquires land research platform AcreValue from …
WEBSep 30, 2021 — US farm data company Ag-Analytics has acquired land research and evaluation platform AcreValue from Granular, a subsidiary of Corteva Agriscience.; The acquisition includes the AcreValue’s product, tech, and team, according to a statement sent to AFN.; Ithaca, New York-based Ag-Analytics has also struck partnerships with Farmer Mac, a secondary market for US agricultural credit, and online ...
Ecorobotix lands $52m to bring crop protection bots to the Americas
WEBMay 10, 2023 — Brief: Switzerland’s Ecorobotix raises $52m to bring crop protection ‘bots to the Americas. May 10, 2023. Jennifer Marston. Ag robotics startup Ecorobotix has raised $52 million in Series B funding for its automated precision spraying robots for row crops and pastures. Aqton PE and Cibus Capital co-led the round with participation from ...
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WEBPlant-based whole cut startup Juicy Marbles plans US retail launch in 2025, aims for profitability by year end. Chef Robotics CEO: ‘A lot of robotics companies have made grandiose promises, but they haven’t really shipped any robots. We’re much more practical’.
Bill Gates tells Reddit why he’s bought so much farmland
WEBMar 22, 2021 — Why are you buying so much farmland?” posed by one Reddit user, Gates indicated that seed science and biofuel development were major drivers of the acquisitions. “My investment group chose to do this. It is not connected to climate,” he wrote. “The agriculture sector is important. With more productive seeds we can avoid deforestation ...
Access to Capital is Biggest Challenge to Indoor Farms - Report
WEBJan 3, 2018 — Twenty-five percent of indoor farmers say that access to capital is their biggest growth hurdle, according to a new report from indoor farming software company Agrilyst. Last year, by comparison, growers reported that the cost of operations was their biggest challenge. Difficulty fundraising naturally has an impact on revenue growth and ...
Indigo Launches Carbon Market to Incentivize Farmers to …
WEBJun 12, 2019 — Indigo Agriculture has unveiled its latest initiative, and it’s the most ambitious yet; the Boston-based agtech startup wants to reverse climate change.. Indigo first came onto the scene with a microbe-treated seed product and soon surprised observers by launching a range of other services including a grain marketplace, a logistics platform, and a data-based agronomy service backed by ...
EXCLUSIVE: Pontifax AgTech holds first close of Fund II on $140m …
WEBOct 14, 2019 — Pontifax AgTech has held a first close of its second fund on $140 million. The fund is targeting $250 million overall and the team already has commitments of $170 million. Pontifax is a growth equity fund focused on foodtech and agtech. It invests at Series B stage and beyond. Its first fund, a $105 million vehicle, has already had two exit ...
Opinion: 50 Shades of Food Transparency - AgFunderNews
WEBFeb 24, 2020 — As a farmer producing pasture-raised, grass-finished beef, lamb, and goat meat for direct-to-consumer sales, I see it happening every day. The demand extends to more than just full disclosure in the ingredients list. Consumers want to know about sourcing, manufacturing, animal welfare, shipping, child labor, and brand ethos. As consumers hope ...