Swedish start-up set to spice up indoor saffron farming
BlueRedGold’s plans to build the ‘world’s first scalable indoor saffron cultivation system’ have been boosted after picking up investment of €2.73 million
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The smart ag projects helping Brazil’s coffee farmers save up to 30% of their water
Brazil supplies about a third of the world's coffee, making it by far the world's largest producer. But with dwindling water supplies threatening the industry, producers are busy with efforts to protect this vital resource.
Health-threat ‘forever chemicals’ removed from water with 3D-printed ceramic ink
3D printing offers effective, scalable way to remove harmful chemicals, according to scientists.
The 6 problems you get from asking consumers about regen ag
As regen ag continues to gain momentum as a leading model for sustainable agriculture, a European study shows that consumers are curious to learn more. But the survey also serves to illustrate that the food system cannot be easily fixed. It faces complex...
Regen ag: Undefined and unable to feed the planet?
Yes, its broad principles offer a promising path towards sustainable nutrition and food security for the future. But without a standard definition regen ag risks becoming a soon-disregarded fad, it has been warned.
Digital tech can fix the global supply chain – but what can spur broader adoption?
A new report highlights the transformative potential of digital technologies to create a more sustainable, transparent, and resilient global agricultural trade system. But more guidelines, upskilling initiatives and standardisation of data are needed to...
World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit Roundup
What can make leafy greens actually taste good? Gene editing can
US health-focused food and agriculture company Pairwise is using one of the most powerful R&D advances in a generation – CRISPR – to develop compelling products that benefit consumers, growers and agricultural workers alike. As such, it believes it can...
How multiomics is supporting agricultural analysis
Science continues to explore new ways to make agriculture more efficient in the modern world, taking a thorough approach to research and leaving nothing off of the table, including the impact of climate change. Here, we talk with Partha Banerjee, PhD,...
Precision breeding project aims to revolutionise the UK potato industry
A UK-based research team is aiming to futureproof the potato supply chain by applying cutting edge precision breeding approaches.
Women in agtech: Are investors missing out on attractive growth opportunities?
Female-fronted agtech business are lagging in terms of venture capital activity. Why aren’t the gains seen elsewhere being reflected?