With the solid agronomic expertise of Spain’s Greenfield Technologies and the cutting-edge know-how of France’s SpaceSense, specialised in geospatial AI and climate intelligence, the tech company continues its growth path. Matteo Vanotti, CEO of xFarm Technologies: “Through these operations with such top players, we aim to strengthen our position in regenerative agriculture and geospatial AI, reinforcing ourselves at a pan-European level to create new value and make a comprehensive contribution to the global agri-food industry.” xFarm Technologies, a leading tech company in the digitalisation ..read more

Yara announced today that it is acquiring the organic-based fertilizer business of Agribios Italiana, the company’s second bolt-on acquisition supporting its organic strategy in Europe. This signifies Yara’s commitment to further expand its offering in this sector as a complement to its mineral fertilizers to help promote regenerative agriculture and improve soil health. By combining Agribios’ expertise in high-quality organic-based fertilizers in Italy with Yara’s scale and reach in Europe, we can continue to meet the evolving needs of European farmers, regardless of their farming method. The ..read more

First European registration obtained for Innovative and Sustainable Agri-Biotech Solution mitigating Climate Change impacts Elicit Plant, French agri-biotech startup with a rapidly growing presence in Europe, Brazil, Ukraine, today announces that it has received European registration for its EliTerra® technology-driven products. Under the European Regulation 1009-2019, Elicit Plant has been granted market authorization to commercialize two new products in the EU27 countries. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s development, as it unlocks major markets for cereals, and sunflower ..read more

William Reed has launched AgTechNavigator.com to provide independent and authoritative news, insights and analysis of the global agtech space. The company behind market-leading titles such as FoodNavigator.com and NutraIngredients.com, says the new site will provide business-critical content on innovation, investment and regulation. AgTechNavigator.com’s independent content, produced by award-winning journalists, will span breaking news, in-depth analysis, video and podcasts. In addition, the site will also offer commercial partners unparalleled connections to a global audience of senior execu ..read more

Innovative projects will receive funding to develop technologies to predict strawberry yield, increase vineyard productivity and optimise harvesting schedules. The Farming Minister, Mar Spencer on stage at World Agri-Tech Nineteen innovative projects developing automation and robotic technologies will receive a share of £12.5 million in government funding to boost productivity, food security and sustainable farming practices, the Farming Minister Mark Spencer has announced today (28 September). This brings the total government funding announced to fund industry-led research and development in ..read more

BBC Radio 4’s Charlotte Smith joned us in London for World Agri-Tech to explore the innovation and industry news coming from the summit. Listen below (11 mins) https://worldagritechinnovation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BBC-FarmingToday-27.09.23.mp3   ..read more

crop.zone, a pioneer in sustainable Agtech solutions and in collaboration with John Deere, is proud to announce their joint entry for the DLG Agrifuture Concept 2023 award. Dual.Volt.24M, from crop.zone, is a tried-and-tested system for electrical, systemic and herbicide-free plant care and is capable of working over a width of 24 metres. The nomination to the shortlist of winners comes as a direct result of the technology innovation of this system and the sustainable approach to agriculture, and confirms the potential of Dual.Volt.24M. “We are excited about the future, and the ability to offe ..read more

Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc., an agricultural technology company focused on providing natural and sustainable herbicide solutions, announced today that it has executed a joint intellectual property licensing agreement with Corteva Agriscience and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard for foundational CRISPR-Cas9 and related gene editing tools to further research and develop Harpe Bioherbicide tolerant crop systems. The company continues to advance its portfolio of natural, non-selective herbicide formulations to a commercial ready phase using a series of active ingredient compounds foun ..read more

AgTech is on the rise, but despite the wealth of solutions out there, there’s a frustrating lack of connection between them. These gaps are hindering the uptake of AgTech at the farm level and preventing the industry from realizing the full value of these tools – value that could support farmers, farms, and society at large. Yara is working to change that with YaraFX Insight: a portfolio of application programming interfaces (APIs) to support farmers throughout the crop cycle. Can you elaborate on Yara’s agricultural APIs (Ag-APIs) and introduce us to YaraFX Insight? APIs are commonly used sof ..read more

Cropin is hosting a series of roundtable sessions at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit around EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), Sustainability & Yield Optimization. To be a part of these sessions, register your interest. For a taster on what to expect, read the case study below, taken from Cropin’s latest whitepaper. This case sutdy aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of climate change’s implications for the agriculture sector, exploring how agriculture can both contribute to and be affected by climate change. We delve into the role of agriculture in mitigating climate chan ..read more