AgTech Digest

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November 28, 2025BASF Digital Farming, Just Climate, AgroStar, XAG, New Holland, PI Industries, Plant Health Care Plc (now PI AgSciences), Roquette, Cascadia Seaweed, CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency), Centuria Capital Group, Perfection Fresh, HIC Venture Studio
Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring AI-driven crop management platforms, major funding rounds for climate-smart agriculture, strategic plant science rebrands, and controlled environment agriculture expansions. Let's get started!
Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:
Plant Science: AI-driven gene-editing collaborations, a ten million dollars Series A for antibody-based bioinsecticides, a six million dollars seed round for AI-powered pesticide discovery, expanded nitrogen monitoring programs across Europe, and newly patented antifungal corn technology.
AgTech and Innovation: Syngenta launched the Cropwise Open Platform, DJI Agriculture introduced new drone models, CLAAS unveiled its record-breaking Jaguar one thousand series forage harvester, and Doktar formed a partnership for automated pest monitoring.
CEA and Market Dynamics: GoodLeaf Farms raised fifty-two million dollars, Harvest Singularity invested sixty-six million dollars in a Florida facility, SAIA Agrobotics secured ten million euros for greenhouse automation, and Agroz Incorporated expanded operations into the Gulf region and Southeast Asia.
Climate and Sustainability: The Gates Foundation committed one point four billion dollars to climate adaptation, new partnerships advanced regenerative agriculture, and innovative funding supported plastic-free fertilizers and cultivated leather technologies.

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November 21, 2025Oyster Bay VC, Atrium Agri, Voltrac, Tractor Junction, Ceres AI, Pivot Bio, Amoéba–Syngenta, Valent BioSciences, Seipasa, Biocentis, FA Bio, Bayer, Indoor Ag-Con, Sollum Technologies
Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring major funding rounds for autonomous vehicles and agricultural intelligence platforms, new nitrogen-fixing products and bio-fungicide partnerships, and breakthrough developments in carbon removal and soil carbon validation. Let's get started!
Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:
Major AI and automation launches at Agritechnica twenty twenty-five, including Case IH’s AI parts-search tool, New Holland’s autonomous R4 robots, and FieldBee’s Vision auto-steering system.
Strong funding momentum with Oyster Bay’s second fund, Voltrac’s seven-million-euro seed round, Tractor Junction’s twenty-two-point-six-million-dollar raise, and Ceres AI’s thirteen-million-dollar investment.
New biologicals and crop protection partnerships, including Pivot Bio’s nitrogen-fixing products, Amoeba–Syngenta’s bio-fungicide, and FA Bio–Bayer’s fungal bioinsecticide program.
CEA updates with the Sollum Student Scholarship reopening and UbiQD securing six million dollars in debt financing to scale manufacturing.
Major development-bank activity with the African Development Bank approving three hundred ten million dollars to support MSME and agricultural lending.
Carbon and sustainability advances including Flocean’s subsea desalination expansion, Verde AgriTech–UNDO’s carbon-removal partnership, and ChrysaLabs’ validation under Verra methodology.

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November 14, 2025Syngenta, Doktar, Trapview, DJI Agriculture, CLAAS, Origin Agritech Ltd., Shandong Shunfeng Biotechnology Co., Ltd., China Agricultural University, IBI Ag, Corteva Inc., The Trendlines Group, Bandera Capital, FirstImagine Ventures, Bindwell, General Catal
Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring Syngenta's new open platform for digital agriculture, major funding rounds for bioinsecticides and AI-driven pesticide discovery, and significant expansions in vertical farming and greenhouse automation. Let's get started!
Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:
Plant Science: AI-driven gene editing partnerships, $10 million Series A for antibody-based bioinsecticides, $6 million seed round for AI-driven pesticide discovery, nitrogen monitoring across Europe, and patented antifungal corn technology
AgTech & Innovation: Syngenta's Cropwise Open Platform launch, DJI Agriculture's new drone models, CLAAS's record-breaking JAGUAR 1000 series forage harvester, and Doktar's automated pest monitoring partnership
CEA & Market Dynamics: GoodLeaf Farms raises $52 million, Harvest Singularity invests $66 million in Florida facility, SAIA Agrobotics secures €10 million for greenhouse automation, and Agroz Inc. expands into GCC and Southeast Asia
Climate & Sustainability: Gates Foundation's $1.4 billion climate adaptation commitment, strategic partnerships in regenerative agriculture, and innovative funding for plastic-free fertilizers and cultivated leather
Events: Myplant & Garden Middle East in Dubai, World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit Dubai, and Indoor Ag-Con in Las Vegas

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November 07, 2025Kula Bio, Ginkgo Bioworks, Bayer, Pairwise, International Rice Research Institute, Arevo, Industrifonden, Fort Knox Förvaring AB,
Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring new funding for microbial nitrogen and AI platforms, gene editing licenses for climate-resilient rice, and the contrasting realities of CEA expansion and market exits. Let's get started!
Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:
Plant Science: New funding rounds for Kula Bio, Ginkgo Bioworks partnership extension with Bayer, Pairwise licensing platform to IRRI, Arevo scaling bio-based fertilizer, and Nufarm EPA registrations
CEA & Market Dynamics: Source.ag raises $17.5M while Growy Singapore and CleanGreens Solutions face closures
Innovation & Investment: Ceres AI expands agricultural intelligence platform, Farm to Feed combats food loss, regenerative agriculture initiatives gain momentum
Workforce Development: AgSTEP transforms California agricultural education through competency-based learning.

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October 31, 2025Agtonomy, DBL Partners, Nuveen, California AgTech Alliance, UC ANR, CDFA, GO-Biz, Fieldwork Robotics
Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we dive into breakthroughs in agricultural automation, AI-driven crop management, and plant-science innovation, plus exciting new partnerships and climate-resilience initiatives. Let’s get started!
Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:
AgTech & Automation: Agtonomy raises eighteen million; California AgTech Alliance launches innovation program.
Plant Science: Planasa acquires IFSI; Plastomics raises five point eight million; Biotalys nears EPA approval for Evoca.
AI & Robotics: Agreena debuts Agatha AI; Fieldwork Robotics advances raspberry harvester.
CEA & Sustainability: Earnest expands Prairie Power; Edible Garden boosts output; Gardin–Priva link data systems.
Business & Deals: Nazca buys SanSan; Thunderstruck Ag launches eCommerce platform.
Global & Climate: PepsiCo upgrades climate platform; Fruitist raises one hundred fifty million; Abu Dhabi sets novel food rules; GCF backs Mandala Food Fund.

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October 24, 2025EagleNXT, Agtonomy, AgZen, HGS BioScience, Amoéba, Sumitomo, Micropep, Plant Health Care, HowGood, Rainbow North America, and KUBO
Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring advanced sensor technologies, autonomous platforms, regulatory approvals for biocontrol products, and international greenhouse partnerships. Let's get started!
Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:
AgTech & Automation: EagleNXT launches RedEdge-P drone sensor; Agtonomy expands globally with autonomous platform.
Spray Tech & Biologicals: AgZen and Corteva scale RealCoverage; HGS BioScience acquires NutriAg.
Plant Science: Amoeba gains EPA approval for AXPERA; Valent units merge under Sumitomo Biorational.
AI & Innovation: Micropep debuts *Krisalix* discovery platform; Oerth Bio ceases operations.
CEA & Partnerships: Rainbow opens major Illinois facility; KUBO builds Saudi greenhouse zone.
Investment & Food: Enko Capital raises one hundred million; NoMy and Kagome develop koji-based mycoprotein.

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October 17, 2025Ecorobotix, BASF, Treefera, Little Leaf Farms, and Wild Bioscience
Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring AI-powered precision spraying technology, record-breaking CEA facility expansions, and groundbreaking natural crop protection platforms. Let's get started!
Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:
Precision Agriculture: Ecorobotix raises one hundred fifty million dollars for AI-powered precision spraying and global expansion
CEA & Integration: Little Leaf Farms expands to become the world’s largest leafy greens CEA facility; Fragaria Fruits scales indoor berry farming in India
Plant Science: Wild Bioscience secures sixty million dollars for AI-driven crop breeding; BASF registers Zorina fungicide for broad-spectrum protection
Sustainability & Regenerative Ag: PepsiCo launches Global Farmer Awards; FoodChain ID certifies Italy’s first regenerative cookie; Driscoll’s invests five million dollars in Cal Poly farm store
Biotech & Innovation: Phagos closes thirty million dollar Series A for personalized veterinary phage therapies

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October 10, 2025Syngenta Crop Protection, Taranis, Profluent Bio, Corteva, The James Hutton Institute, Scottish Enterprise, Advanced Plant Growth Centre, Crop Innovation Centre, Indigo Ag, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Grønt fra Nord, Agroz Inc., Harvest Today LL
Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring strategic partnerships in AI-driven crop management and gene editing, new funding in controlled environment agriculture, and technology integrations advancing sustainable cultivation. Let's get started!
Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:
Plant Science: AI-driven gene editing, crop management partnerships, and new phenotyping facility
Biologicals: Indigo Ag launches microbial bionematicide Nemora FP for soybean protection
CEA & Integration: Vertical farming collaborations and sustainable cultivation tech expansion
Innovation & Research: Quantum dot glass boosts greenhouse efficiency; new Earth observation advances
Events: Reuters Transform Food & Agriculture USA and Saudi Agriculture in Riyadh

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October 03, 2025YLI, Terra Robotics, Aydi, SwarmFarm, Helios AI, Cibus, Corteva, NRGene, WisdomTree, EF Polymer, Silal, Greeneration, Burro, and Area 2 Farms
Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring new accelerator platforms, robotics funding, AI-powered agronomy tools, and strategic partnerships in plant science and controlled environment agriculture. Let's get started!
Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:
AgTech Updates: New accelerator, AI tools & major funding rounds
Plant Science: Crop resilience, biotech & key partnership
CEA & Automation: Vertical farming growth & smart robotics
Other News: Ag investment, carbon credits & rebranding
Events: AgTech conferences in Dubai, Amsterdam & Riyadh

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September 26, 2025NEXCOM, ZenaTech, Syngenta, Aphea.Bio, InnerPlant, GreenLight Bio, Bioceres, BioLumic, Forever Feed, Gooddrop, FarmBox Foods, Grodan, DTN, AGCO, and Genome BC.
Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring edge AI systems for autonomous farming, biological crop protection advances, and controlled environment agriculture innovations. Let's get started!
Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:
AgTech & Precision Agriculture Highlights: New Funding Round, New Acquisition & More!
Plant Science & Agribusiness Updates: New Initiative, Funding Round & More!
AgriBusiness & CEA Updates: New Initiatives & More!
Other Updates: New Initiative, New Program & More!
Upcoming AgTech Events, Conferences & Webinars

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