News and Analysis on Global Ag Innovation, Investment and Sustainability
BASF Agricultural Solutions is investing €15 million in a new Climate Center at its Limburgerhof headquarters in Germany, strengthening its ability to generate scientifically robust regulatory data as crop protection approval requirements become more...
A string of setbacks in the insect protein sector does not invalidate the model but highlights which approaches work and which do not, says the co-founder of InsectBiotech, which has raised €7.2m to scale production in Andalusia.
Foodtech accelerator Eatable Adventures is looking beyond the food sector for the next wave of agrifood innovation, launching a new equity-free programme aimed at helping start-ups apply technologies from industries such as healthcare, aerospace and...
Agtech startup TOWING has completed its largest production site in Japan featuring a carbonisation facility designed to turn 10,000 tonnes of livestock biomass annually into biochar.
South Korea launches KRW29.8bn ($20.4m) programme to cattle manure into solid biomass fuel, aiming to reduce water pollution, expand renewable energy production and lessen reliance on imported biomass feedstocks.
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German start-up Orbem raised €55.5 million to expand its AI-powered MRI technology from poultry into fruit and vegetables. The company is using industrial-scale MRI scanning to detect quality issues inside produce, reduce food waste and build what it...
Agricultural scientists in China have designed a new industrial blueprint to transform millions of tonnes of discarded tomato vines into high-value green plastics, packaging films and insulation foams.
More insect protein companies are likely to fail as Goterra’s administration raises fresh doubts over whether waste-to-protein models can scale commercially, warns the Insect Institute
FlyBox is repositioning insect farming as waste management and deploying a new generation of systems designed to cut costs after drawing on lessons learned in China
French insect protein specialist enters new growth phase centred on commercial deployment and operational efficiency after scaling production at flagship Nesle site
A new UN report delivers stark projections for AI’s land, water and energy use by 2030. Yet major agribusinesses such as Syngenta insist the technology’s environmental “cost” will be dwarfed by the sustainability gains it enables on farm
Sumitomo Forestry is conducting a feasibility study in Vietnam on producing sugars for bioethanol from agricultural waste, in this case, cashew apples.
Producers at SIVAL 2026 showcased a wave of innovations designed to keep orchards productive and competitive in the face of a future shaped by tougher chemical restrictions, volatile climate patterns and rising pest and disease pressures
Researchers say a new microbe‑driven method to recover phosphorus from Baltic Sea sediments could ease Europe’s reliance on imported fertiliser and lay foundations for a circular EU nutrient economy
Pinstone Pulse report finds 92% of farmers feel unrecognised for on‑farm sustainability progress – deepening a disconnect already flagged in last year’s Barclays‑commissioned analysis
Vietnam’s Trong Duc Cacao is working with Japan-based Tromsø to apply cocoa shell-derived biochar in a circular agriculture to boost farmer incomes and yields.
South Korea agriculture ministry lays out plans to convert livestock manure into solid fuel and aims to generate enough electricity to power 38,000 households by 2030.
German chemical company to sharpen focus on vitamins and carotenoids
The liquidation of France’s Ÿnsect – once a poster child for insect protein – fuels debate over which business model will define the sector’s future: industrial-scale insects for human food, or smaller, more diversified systems focused on animal feed and...
Onnu believes its modular pyrolysis system can unlock new value from agricultural waste in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, turning residues into renewable energy, biochar, and carbon credits while driving circularity in tropical agriculture
What is old is new in farming, as today’s high-tech greenhouses can help bring the grower and the consumer closer together
The Straw Traktor is a rice farming machine that helps farmers boost rice production by up to 65 percent a year while cutting methane emissions in half.
Biomass firm Verta Bioenergy expects to achieve profitability over the next year and expand to new markets in South East Asia.
New Italy-based VC says it’s part of a more disciplined wave of investors focused on scalable, science-driven solutions to real food system challenges
As global demand for sustainable seafood rises, Norway’s aquatech sector is leading the charge with cutting-edge innovations that promise cleaner oceans, healthier fish, and smarter farming
Taiwan’s investments into pomelo processing and upcycling is mitigating the impact of climate change while working towards sustainable agriculture goals.
CHITOSE and TA Vital have teamed up to convert industrial sludge into customisable compost for agriculture, creating new value from waste in Vietnam.
Automated technology is reshaping pineapple processing, reducing spoilage and boosting efficiency by removing the risks of manual waxing.
‘Vivergo would continue to be heavily loss-making without corrective government intervention’
Finland’s NPHarvest has launched its first industrial-scale ‘nutrient catcher’ demo unit in Turkey
The Cropsafe project, created by Norwegian biorefinery owner Borregaard, has received €4.9 million in funding from the EU’s Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) to develop bio-based solutions for pest control in potatoes, tomatoes and bananas
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Innovative technologies, government action and a willingness to embrace change are crucial to accelerating Brazil’s sustainable agriculture industry
Sustainable material company envoPAP will be able to upcycle 150,000 tonnes of agricultural waste once it opens its manufacturing facility in India this year.
As cellulose-based textile materials are being sought a more sustainable alternative to cotton researchers in Sweden points to the possibility of using agricultural waste from wheat and oat
Verta Bioenergy has detailed how it hopes to ‘replace coal’ with biomass pellets containing ‘under valorised’ livestock waste, with the Philippines its number one target
Aquaculture and pet remain target feed markets
Ag-byproducts such as peach and black locust sawdust can replace oak in shiitake mushroom cultivation as a sustainable solution that maintains high yields and nutritional quality, says research
The companies have announced a new partnership to develop and commercialise sustainable biological fungicides to protect fresh produce post-harvest
Spain’s InsectBiotech is advancing towards commercialisation with new production, targeting €150m revenue by 2031 on the back of opportunities in animal feed, bio-stimulants, and biofuel
Enorm seeks new investors to relaunch operations and reposition site as a broader bio-industrial platform amid shifting market conditions
A new study suggests that onion peel could become a powerful tool for the dairy industry to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve feed efficiency.
The coffee giant has unearthed a new solution for disposing of spent coffee grounds in the UK.
A new report flags the growing demand for data, circular innovation and market access for precision bred commodities in the UK.
Research led by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) has revealed that aesthetic grading, which focuses on the appearance of apples, leads to significant food losses without economically benefiting farmers.
Creating effective batteries is a critical part of renewable energy plans – and wine and coffee could hold the answer to cheaper, more efficient and more eco-friendly battery tech.
Terviva, the company aiming to plant 200 million pongamia trees over 10 years for food, feed and fuel, has received investment from Chevron Renewable Energy Group, as mining giant Rio Tinto also looks to pongamia as a feedstock for renewable diesel...
Smallholder farmers are set to receive training, resources and financing to increase the share of food that reaches the market in a new initiative that aims to help companies meet sustainability commitments and futureproof supply chains.
International Seed Federation members are calling for harmonised regulations on new breeding technologies such as genome editing to accelerate impactful innovation.
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It’s currently a challenging time for venture capitalists in the sector. But Tim Hoerr, founder and CEO of Serra Ventures, can’t think of a better category to be in.
Insect farming allows us to farm sustainably and enrich foods in a way that harms the planet significantly less than traditional protein sources, an expert insists.