Ag-Tech Navigator

1 day ago | agtechnavigator.com | Oliver Morrison

The US company – which enjoyed a €22.5 funding round last year – offers technology which allows pollen to be collected, preserved, and applied on-demand on wind-pollinated crops for “significantly” better pollination and higher yields. Pollen from wind-pollinated crops such as wheat, rice, corn, rye, barley and oats, usually survives only a few minutes to hours at most.

1 day ago | agtechnavigator.com | Oliver Morrison

The biotechnology company that focuses on developing and commercialisng RNA-based solutions for agriculture said it has has demonstrated consistent, effective herbicidal activity. The pairing strategy enables farmers to easily integrate an RNA solution into their current weed management practices, it added. RNA-based technologies are emerging as powerful, targeted, and environmentally friendly tools for crop protection and agricultural innovation.

3 days ago | agtechnavigator.com | Oliver Morrison

It aims to scale its financial solutions and expand its reach with more ag retailers and lenders, while driving greater adoption of climate-smart agricultural products and practices across the US, after announcing a first close of a new $25 million financing round. Growers Edge offers financial products and data-driven tools designed to help agricultural retailers, manufacturers, and lenders reduce risks and costs for growers when adopting innovative products and practices.

1 week ago | agtechnavigator.com | Jane Byrne

Enorm Biofactory, operator of Denmark’s largest insect protein facility, has initiated reconstruction proceedings as it reassesses its business model and seeks new investors to relaunch operations. The move comes after challenges in scaling production and securing consistent market demand for insect-based feed ingredients. “We experienced strong interest and premium pricing potential until late 2024,” said Jane Lind Sam, chief operating officer at Enorm, told us.

2 weeks ago | agtechnavigator.com | Jane Byrne

Cobb-Vantress has made huge strides to position itself at the forefront of genetic improvement and poultry product development. The US company has been investing heavily in infrastructure expansion coupled with a dynamic open-innovation approach designed to fast-track breakthroughs across global markets.