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AgTech Navigator News
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Australian ag tech company Number 8 Bio has secured $11 million Series A funding to accelerate the commercialisation of its methane-reducing livestock feed product, BetterFeed
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Mars is investing $20 million in climate-smart rice farming to combat the impact of climate change on global rice production. The initiative includes adopting alternate wetting and drying (AWD) techniques to reduce water use and greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining yields. Mars' strategy involves scaling proven practices, training farmers, building resilience, and fostering industry collaboration. The investment is part of Mars' broader sustainability efforts to secure supply chains and support farmer livelihoods.
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SynTech Research is intensifying efforts against banana diseases like Panama disease, Black Sigatoka, and Moko disease, which threaten global banana production and supply chains. By integrating advanced technologies such as drone spraying, digital monitoring, and precision agriculture, alongside expanding their biological solutions through SynTech BioSolutions, they aim to enhance crop protection and sustainability, crucial for maintaining food security and trade.
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Reservoir Farms expands its presence with a facility in the heart of California’s wine country.
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John Deere and Bushel Plus are working together to address a major issue impacting farmers — harvest loss