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Do you struggle to stay up-to-date with the latest news from the world of AgTech? Every week join us for the latest stories from the world of CEA and Vertical Farming. Each episode provides you with your weekly dose of AgTech news, ensuring you stay up to date with latest news from this fast-paced and exciting industry. Subscribe and Follow AgTech Digest wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

  1. Halter, Miraterra, Total Seed Production, Bayer, Agrim, Asia Impact Fund, Equinox Growers, Taylor Farms, Ecorobotix, University of Essex, Cauldron Ferm, Swegreen, Volta Greentech, Axel Johnson Group, Edible Garden, and Tetra Pak.

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    Halter, Miraterra, Total Seed Production, Bayer, Agrim, Asia Impact Fund, Equinox Growers, Taylor Farms, Ecorobotix, University of Essex, Cauldron Ferm, Swegreen, Volta Greentech, Axel Johnson Group, Edible Garden, and Tetra Pak.

    Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring eleven funding rounds totaling $323 million and a 2026 year-to-date total of $946 million, Jim Kras on Edible Garden's shift into finished goods and ready-to-drink products, Halter's $220 million Series E for virtual fencing, Ecorobotix's $50 million US manufacturing pledge, and Volta Greentech's European feed additive launch. Let's get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Overview: 11 companies close funding rounds totaling approximately $323M, bringing the 2026 year-to-date total to $946M across livestock tech, robotics, CEA, and sustainable financeInterview: Jim Kras on Edible Garden's shift from produce grower to finished goods supplier — Tetra Pak partnership, 200,000 sq ft Midwest facility, and RTD protein drinks under the Kick brandLivestock Tech: Halter raises $220M Series E to expand virtual fencing technology for livestock managementPrecision Ag: Miraterra raises $16M to scale AI-driven soil intelligence platform; Agrim raises $17.3M Series B led by Asia Impact FundRobotics & CEA: Ecorobotix to assemble precision sprayers in Kansas with $50M US investment pledge; Swegreen secures $2.2M to scale in-store farming operationsM&A & Infra: Total Seed Production acquires Bayer's Windfall soybean facility in Indiana; Equinox Growers greenhouse facility sold to Taylor FarmsBiotech: Cauldron Ferm raises $13.25M Series A2 to scale hyper-fermentation platform; Volta Greentech raises 1.7M euros from Axel Johnson Group for European feed additive launchResearch: University of Essex joins the 35.4M pound PhenomUK plant research initiativeEvents: AgTech Pitch Lounge (March 31st), Animal AgTech (Fort Worth), Future Fit Asia (Singapore), Fiber Connect (Orlando), Transform Food Europe (Amsterdam), Greentech Amsterdam Read The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWS ---------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date on the latest in AgTech with IGROW NEWS Subscribe to Vertical Farming Podcast Powered by The AgTech Media Group ----------------------------------------------------

    7 min
  2. ICL, Solugen, Reservoir, Syngenta, Fresh Del Monte, Del Monte Foods, Frontera Ag, PlantSustain, Resurrect Bio, Corteva, Carbon Robotics, and LEBEC.

    MAR 20

    ICL, Solugen, Reservoir, Syngenta, Fresh Del Monte, Del Monte Foods, Frontera Ag, PlantSustain, Resurrect Bio, Corteva, Carbon Robotics, and LEBEC.

    Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring the farm labor crisis accelerating a $400 million autonomous technology wave, Julia Wilkinson on capital allocation for agriculture as foundational infrastructure, Solugen's $50 million organic nitrogen fertilizer raise, Syngenta's $130 million BioSTaR research center opening, Fresh Del Monte's $285 million acquisition, and Carbon Robotics crossing $100 million in annual revenue. Let's get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: Farm labor crisis fuels AgTech automation surge — 63 new autonomous products in 15 months, nearly $400M in labor-replacement venture fundingInterview: Julia Wilkinson, CIO and Managing Partner at LEBEC, on rethinking capital allocation for agriculture as foundational infrastructure, not venture-style betsFertilizer: ICL opens specialty fertilizer plant in India; Solugen raises $50M to scale organic nitrogen fertilizer production across Quebec and the USInfrastructure: Reservoir opens flagship AgTech innovation hub in Salinas with 24 acres of test fields; Syngenta opens $130M BioSTaR biological sciences research center at Jealott's HillM&A: Fresh Del Monte completes $285M acquisition of Del Monte Foods assets, reuniting the brand under single ownership for the first time in nearly four decadesBiologicals: Frontera Ag acquires PlantSustain to strengthen biological crop protection platform; Resurrect Bio and Corteva sign joint development agreement for disease-resistant cornRobotics: Carbon Robotics surpasses $100M annual revenue milestone and appoints new CFOEvents: Animal AgTech (Fort Worth), Regenerative Agriculture (LA), Future Fit Asia (Singapore), Fiber Connect (Orlando), Transform Food Europe (Amsterdam) Read The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWS ---------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date on the latest in AgTech with IGROW NEWS Subscribe to Vertical Farming Podcast Powered by The AgTech Media Group ----------------------------------------------------

    8 min

  3. MAR 17

    Interview: Afzal Hussain Mohammed Nakheeb

    In this bonus episode of AgTech Digest, Sepehr Achard sits down with Afzal Hussain Mohammed Nakheeb , the visionary founder and head of strategy at T57. Together, they embark on a thoughtful journey through the complex world of food security, agtech innovation, and the hidden challenges faced by farmers around the globe. Discover why, despite producing more food than required, hundreds of millions still go hungry—and how T57 is tackling critical issues like food waste, market access for small producers, and the disruptive role of technology. Afzal Hussain shares eye-opening anecdotes from international projects, dives deep into the reality of trade finance complexities, and reveals how AI can empower everyone from the smallest farmer to the largest food manufacturer. Curious about how new models and digital platforms can dismantle traditional middlemen, or what the future of AI-driven agriculture might hold by 2035? This episode is packed with real-world examples, bold ideas, and a compelling vision for a smarter, more equitable food ecosystem. Don’t miss the chance to hear firsthand how innovation is reshaping the global food landscape, one problem at a time. https://www.linkedin.com/in/afzalhussain/ http://t57.ai/ ---------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date on the latest in AgTech with IGROW NEWS Subscribe to Vertical Farming Podcast Subscribe to Greenhouse Success Stories Powered by The AgTech Media Group ----------------------------------------------------

    54 min
  4. Tropic, Living Models, Ag Startup Engine, Cytotrait, KOMO Biosciences, Syngenta, Horticoop, 25:2, IBI Ag, ADAMA, AgroIntelli, and Artechno.

    MAR 13

    Tropic, Living Models, Ag Startup Engine, Cytotrait, KOMO Biosciences, Syngenta, Horticoop, 25:2, IBI Ag, ADAMA, AgroIntelli, and Artechno.

    Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring the ag-biotech sector's shift from code to factory infrastructure, Tropic's $105 million Series C for gene-edited crop scaling, Living Models' AI platform interpreting plant DNA, KOMO Biosciences and Syngenta's maize genome partnership, and the sobering reality of two industry bankruptcies. Let's get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: The Seed Signal: ag-biotech's shift from code to factory — the Staple Renaissance, compressed timelines, and the new competitive moatFunding: Tropic secures $105M Series C to scale gene-edited banana and rice; Living Models exits stealth with $7M seed to map the language of plants using AIEarly Stage: Ag Startup Engine closes $7M seed fund for AgTech founders; Cytotrait secures $4M to advance MOSS chloroplast and mitochondria gene engineeringPartnerships: KOMO Biosciences and Syngenta partner on non-viral maize genome engineering; Horticoop invests in AI breeding specialist 25:2 for European expansionInnovation: IBI Ag completes proof of concept for AI-driven bioinsecticide platform; ADAMA launches Ateka insecticide with Ayalon Formulation TechnologyConsolidation: AgroIntelli seeks new ownership after bankruptcy order in Denmark; Artechno declared bankrupt by court in Den Haag following suspension of paymentEvents: World Agri-Tech (San Francisco), Animal AgTech (Fort Worth), Future Fit Asia (Singapore), Fiber Connect (Orlando), Transform Food Europe (Amsterdam) Read The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWS ---------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date on the latest in AgTech with IGROW NEWS Subscribe to Vertical Farming Podcast Powered by The AgTech Media Group ----------------------------------------------------

    8 min
  5. Zoetis, Neogen, PlasmaLeap, Gates Foundation, Investible, Yara Growth Ventures, AgriPass, Bindbridge, Mycoverse, Orbia Netafim, Amazon India, AAFCO, OnTerra Systems, and Sollum Technologies.

    MAR 6

    Zoetis, Neogen, PlasmaLeap, Gates Foundation, Investible, Yara Growth Ventures, AgriPass, Bindbridge, Mycoverse, Orbia Netafim, Amazon India, AAFCO, OnTerra Systems, and Sollum Technologies.

    Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring February's industry state of play with over $91.4 million in disclosed funding, a conversation on dynamic LED lighting and the future of AI-integrated greenhouse systems, Zoetis' $160 million animal genomics acquisition, PlasmaLeap's decentralized fertilizer funding, AgriPass autonomous cultivation robotics, and Orbia Netafim's water stewardship initiative with Amazon India. Let's get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: February's State of the AgTech Industry: $91.4M+ disclosed, robotics leads funding, partnerships dominate deal activityInterview: Abhay Thosar of Sollum Technologies on dynamic LED lighting, AI-integrated greenhouse systems, and system-level optimization as the next competitive edgeGenomics: Zoetis agrees to acquire Neogen's animal genomics division for $160M, adding global genotyping labs to its Precision Animal Health portfolioFertilizer: PlasmaLeap raises $20M Series A led by Gates Foundation, Investible, and Yara Growth Ventures for decentralized renewable ammonia productionRobotics: AgriPass secures $7.5M seed for RHIC autonomous cultivation robotics targeting mechanical weeding in high-value vegetable cropsCrop Protection: Bindbridge raises $3.8M for molecular AI crop protection platform; Mycoverse raises $2.8M for AI-driven biological solutions targeting potato late blightWater & Digital: Orbia Netafim and Amazon India deploy drip irrigation across 120 hectares targeting 325M liters of water savings annuallyRegulation & Geo: AAFCO launches AI assistant for animal feed regulations; OnTerra Systems expands MapSavvy with Google imagery integration for geospatial agricultureEvents: World Agri-Tech Summit (San Francisco), Animal AgTech (Fort Worth), Regenerative Agriculture (LA), Fiber Connect (Orlando), Transform Food Europe (Amsterdam) Read The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWS ---------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date on the latest in AgTech with IGROW NEWS Subscribe to Vertical Farming Podcast Powered by The AgTech Media Group ----------------------------------------------------

    9 min
  6. Barings, Homestead Capital, Phatisa, Zaad Group, East Africa Seeds Group, Bayer, FMC, PlantArcBio, Helix, Pairwise, Wild Bioscience, Proxag, John Deere, Biosort, and Dutch Greenhouse Delta.

    FEB 27

    Barings, Homestead Capital, Phatisa, Zaad Group, East Africa Seeds Group, Bayer, FMC, PlantArcBio, Helix, Pairwise, Wild Bioscience, Proxag, John Deere, Biosort, and Dutch Greenhouse Delta.

    Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring an analysis of CEA's shift toward industrial normalization, a conversation with Giovanni Angiolini on GCC food security and patient capital, a $300 million US agricultural credit program, herbicide resistance breakthroughs from FMC, genome editing licensing from Pairwise, and the Bayer and John Deere precision agriculture platform integration. Let's get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Analysis: What does the future hold in CEA? Industrial normalization, capital discipline, and the shift from expansion-driven experimentationInterview: Giovanni Angiolini on GCC food security: execution, patient capital with 6–8 year return timelines, and the triple helix model for CEACapital: Barings and Homestead Capital launch $300M agricultural credit program; Phatisa Food Fund 3 secures $86M first close toward $300M Africa-focused fundCrop Science: Bayer launches newgold seed brand for sustainable aviation fuel markets; PlantArcBio and Helix partner on drought-resilient corn traits for Brazil and ArgentinaCrop Protection: FMC achieves first dual mode-of-action herbicide classification for rimisoxafen, strengthening resistance management in corn and soybeansGene Editing: Pairwise licenses Fulcrum genome editing platform to Wild Bioscience for AI-driven crop trait development across row cropsAg Tech: Bayer and John Deere integrate FieldView with Operations Center via wireless prescription transfers; Proxag launches in Brazil with biopesticide manufacturing facilityAquaculture: Biosort raises NOK 100M+ for salmon lice monitoring and removal technology supporting biological control in aquacultureEvents: Animal AgTech Summit (Fort Worth), Regenerative Agriculture (Los Angeles), Fiber Connect and Precision Agriculture (Orlando) Read The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWS ---------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date on the latest in AgTech with IGROW NEWS Subscribe to Vertical Farming Podcast Powered by The AgTech Media Group ----------------------------------------------------

    9 min
  7. IDB Lab, SP Ventures, Engazaat, Syngenta, FuturaGene, Resurrect Bio, Corteva Catalyst, Ginkgo Bioworks, Invaio Sciences, Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems, Kilter AS, Kubota Corporation, Mercy Corps Ventures, Salicrop, Bloemteknik, Ever.Ag, and T57.

    FEB 20

    IDB Lab, SP Ventures, Engazaat, Syngenta, FuturaGene, Resurrect Bio, Corteva Catalyst, Ginkgo Bioworks, Invaio Sciences, Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems, Kilter AS, Kubota Corporation, Mercy Corps Ventures, Salicrop, Bloemteknik, Ever.Ag, and T57.

    Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring capital concentration trends across staple crops and resilience-driven breeding since January 2025, major funding rounds for Latin American agtech and Middle Eastern infrastructure, gene-editing approvals in France and Brazil, and an interview with T57 founder Afzal Hussain Mohammed Nakheeb on using AI to fix fragmentation in the global food value chain. Let's get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Market Analysis: Capital concentration around staple crops, resilience-driven breeding, and operational efficiency; policy-backed scale defining the current AgTech cycleInterview: Afzal Hussain Mohammed Nakheeb on building T57, an AI-native food value chain platform addressing fragmentation and market access for smallholder farmersFunding: IDB Lab commits $8M to SP Ventures' AgVentures III; Engazaat launches $200M Sustainable Infratech Fund across Egypt, Lebanon, and UAEGenetics: Syngenta's X-Terra hybrid wheat approved in France; FuturaGene gains CRISPR eucalyptus clearance in BrazilBiotech: Resurrect Bio raises $8.1M Series A led by Corteva Catalyst; Ginkgo Bioworks partners with Invaio Sciences on peptide crop protectionDrones & Robotics: Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems gets $3M for BVLOS drone tech; Kilter AS secures 6.5M euro Pre-Series B led by KubotaCEA & AI: Bloemteknik advances GreenFingers autonomous greenhouse lighting; Ever.Ag embeds AI into Merchant Ag retail platformResilience: Mercy Corps Ventures pilots Salicrop non-GMO seed priming for drought and salinity resilience in MexicoEvents: Animal AgTech Summit (Fort Worth), Regenerative Agriculture (Los Angeles), Fiber Connect and Precision Ag (Orlando) Read The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWS ---------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date on the latest in AgTech with IGROW NEWS Subscribe to Vertical Farming Podcast Powered by The AgTech Media Group ----------------------------------------------------

    8 min
  8. dsm-firmenich, CVC, Farm Credit Canada, Bayer, FarmX, Amos Power, Upside Robotics, Evogene, Google Cloud, Kula Bio, Bonsai Robotics, Circa Biotech, BemAgro, and QuicKart.

    FEB 13

    dsm-firmenich, CVC, Farm Credit Canada, Bayer, FarmX, Amos Power, Upside Robotics, Evogene, Google Cloud, Kula Bio, Bonsai Robotics, Circa Biotech, BemAgro, and QuicKart.

    Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring Europe's AgTech market realignment with over seven hundred sixty-five million euros deployed since January, corporate restructuring initiatives, and autonomous robotics advancements including FarmX's acquisition of Amos Power and Upside Robotics' seven point five million dollar raise. Let's get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Market Analysis: Europe's AgTech crossroads examining regulation, capital discipline, and strategic realignment; over seven hundred sixty-five million euros deployed since January 2025Corporate Restructuring: dsm-firmenich divests Animal Nutrition and Health business to CVC as part of consumer-focused portfolio shiftCapital Mobilization: Farm Credit Canada mobilizes capital with over twenty investment groups for agricultural innovation through 2030Crop Protection: Bayer secures US EPA dicamba registration in thirty-four states for dicamba-tolerant cropsAutonomy & Robotics: FarmX acquires Amos Power to expand autonomous platform; Upside Robotics raises seven point five million dollars for precision fertilizer application; Bonsai Robotics launches Amiga autonomous lineupAI Integration: Evogene expands Google Cloud AI integration for ChemPass AI platform accelerating small-molecule discoveryBiologicals: Kula Bio launches shelf-stable nitrogen-fixing products compatible with organic and conventional systemsInsect Farming: Circa Biotech converts food waste into animal feed, organic fertilizer, and sustainable aviation fuel feedstock using black soldier flyInvestment Activity: BemAgro closes five point eight three million dollars Series A; QuicKart raises one point five million dollars for UAE fresh commerce expansionEvents: Animal AgTech Innovation Summit, Regenerative Agriculture, and Fiber Connect with Precision Agriculture Read The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWS ---------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date on the latest in AgTech with IGROW NEWS Subscribe to Vertical Farming Podcast Powered by The AgTech Media Group ----------------------------------------------------

    8 min
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Do you struggle to stay up-to-date with the latest news from the world of AgTech? Every week join us for the latest stories from the world of CEA and Vertical Farming. Each episode provides you with your weekly dose of AgTech news, ensuring you stay up to date with latest news from this fast-paced and exciting industry. Subscribe and Follow AgTech Digest wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

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