2022-09-08 17:15
Every day, about one quadrillion gallons of water are silently pumped from the ground to the treetops. Earth’s plant life accomplishes this staggering feat using only sunlight. It tak… Read More
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Corn silage harvesting and use are done in many dairy-farms and some beef-farms because of its high quality among all fodder crops. Its demand is based on the high production of an easily digestible, high energy silage, and its easy adaptation to mechanical harvesting.
2022-09-08 05:55
Incumbents and specialized startups alike have a new tool at their disposal when it comes to disclosing the sustainability of their alternative protein products. The FAIRR investor network… Read More
2022-09-08 01:09
A new study from North Carolina State University shows soil temperature can be used to effectively monitor and predict the spread of the corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea), an important pest th… Read More
2022-09-08 01:04
Climate change is putting the availability of biomass fuels and technologies — a vital alternative to fossil fuels — at risk, according to new research.
The study has found tha… Read More
2022-09-07 20:57
Say you live across from a bakery. Sometimes you are hungry and therefore tempted when odors waft through your window, but other times satiety makes you indifferent. Sometimes popping over… Read More
2022-09-07 16:36
Online ugly produce retailer Misfits Market has agreed to acquire its chief competitor, Imperfect Foods. Both companies are based in the US and primarily serve the Lower 48 states.
The fin… Read More
2022-09-07 15:57
Rice is a staple food for nearly half the world’s population. However, it accumulates more cadmium from the soil than other cereals like barley and wheat. Reports estimate that 40-65%… Read More
2022-09-07 15:51
The natural world possesses its own intrinsic electrical grid composed of a global web of tiny bacteria-generated nanowires in the soil and oceans that “breathe” by exhaling exc… Read More
2022-09-07 14:55
We’re all capable of slowing down the effects of a warming Earth, and it could be as simple as how we stock our pantries.
An international team of scientists has evaluated the enviro… Read More
2022-09-07 14:48
The COVID-19 pandemic affected American households in countless ways, but according to researchers, some of the most tangible shifts are taking place in the food system.
A combination of s… Read More
2022-09-07 14:33
Data Snapshot is a regular AFN feature analyzing agrifoodtech market investment data provided by our parent company, AgFunder.
Click here for more research from AgFunder and… Read More
2022-09-07 12:36
Old-growth forests and managed forests with old-growth characteristics can provide relief from climate change for some bird species, research by the Oregon State University College of Fores… Read More
2022-09-06 16:30
Honeybees rely heavily on flower patterns — not just colours — when searching for food, new research shows.
A team led by the University of Exeter tested bee behaviour and buil… Read More
2022-09-06 16:07
Mexican soil biotech, Brazilian food waste and Chilean sustainable drinks companies won awards at the GLOCAL Game Changers LatAm Series 2022 pitch day last month.
Solena, a soil micro… Read More
2022-09-05 23:04
For many Americans, the convenience of pre-cooked and instant meals may make it easy to overlook the less-than-ideal nutritional information, but a team led by researchers at Tufts Universi… Read More
2022-09-05 14:35
Regulatory hurdles have always been significant for drone companies, including those in the agricultural sector dispensing pesticides and other crop protection substances. At the same time… Read More
2022-09-02 20:33
Monitoring and measuring forest ecosystems is a complex challenge because of an existing combination of softwares, collection systems and computing environments that require increasing amou… Read More
2022-09-02 18:11
Some years ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) called stress “the health epidemic of the 21st century.” While WHO made this declaration in a pre-Covid-19 world, the pandem… Read More
2022-09-02 16:17
An international team of scientists led jointly by the Universities of Göttingen and Cologne has deciphered the evolutionary history of zygnematophytes. Their results reveal the intern… Read More
2022-09-02 15:08
As we’ll soon report in our upcoming Africa AgriFoodTech Investment report in collaboration with FMO and BII, the trend for alternative protein products — those that offer cons… Read More
2022-09-02 01:56
The greatest diversity of life is not counted in the number of species, says Utah State University evolutionary geneticist Zachariah Gompert, but in the diversity of interactions among them… Read More
2022-09-01 22:53
The oceans are often called Earth’s final frontier. Now, researchers from Japan have shown that this applies at all levels with their discovery of a new type of protein that mediates… Read More
2022-09-01 21:52
Forests are engaged in a delicate, deadly dance with climate change, sucking carbon dioxide out of the air with billions of leafy straws and hosting abundant biodiversity, as long as climat… Read More
2022-09-01 20:50
It might sound weird, but it’s true: the steppes of Eastern Europe are home to a similar number of plant species as the regions of the Amazon rainforest. However, this is only apparen… Read More
2022-09-01 20:47
Virridy (formerly Sweetsense) a developer of satellite-powered sensors that monitors environmental resources in Africa, has partnered with the Millennium Water Alliance (MWA) and the Morte… Read More
2022-09-01 20:02
A Policy Forum article published today in Science calls for a new approach to regulating genetically engineered (GE) crops, arguing that current approaches for triggering safety testing var… Read More
2022-09-01 17:44
Swiss alt-protein startup Planted raised Series B funding to expand its line of whole-cut plant-based chicken items. Agtech and genomics startup Pattern also announced Series B funding, wh… Read More
2022-09-01 15:42
Disclosure: AFN’s parent company, AgFunder, is an investor in Solinftec.
US- and Brazil-based ag robotics startup Solinftec has unveiled its new Solix Sprayer robot that can aut… Read More
2022-09-01 14:41
Argentina’s Puna Bio has raised $3.7 million for its seed treatment that leverages the power of extremophiles — living microorganisms able to develop and survive in extreme con… Read More
2022-08-31 21:25
Researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research Institute in Haifa have developed an innovative technology that enables the growth of “enri… Read More
2022-08-31 20:19
Editor’s Note: Vonnie Estes is VP, AgFood Tech Innovation at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) and a regular contributor to AFN – see her previous po… Read More
2022-08-31 18:20
Ethanol can help plants survive in times of drought says a new study conducted at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science in Japan. Led by Motoaki Seki, researchers show that addi… Read More
2022-08-31 17:14
Ivy Farm, a cultivated meat startup in the UK, recently unveiled what it claims to be Europe’s largest cultivated meat pilot plant in Oxford, a city just outside of the capital Londo… Read More
2022-08-31 15:12
Data Snapshot is a regular AFN feature analyzing agrifoodtech market investment data provided by our parent company, AgFunder.
Click here for more research from AgFunder and… Read More
2022-08-30 19:50
Scientists at the University of Southampton have discovered that the evolution of land plants caused a sudden shift in the composition of Earth’s continents.
The Southampton research… Read More
2022-08-30 18:48
Housing a growing population in homes made out of wood instead of conventional steel and concrete could avoid more than 100 billion tons of emissions of the greenhouse gas CO2 until 2100, a… Read More
2022-08-30 14:31
It’s not uncommon these days to encounter products online and at the store that call themselves better for the planet but still come wrapped in plastic wrap, often because the cost o… Read More
2022-08-30 01:25
The devastation of mitochondrial diseases is felt by millions of people around the world, and about 1 in every 4,300 people in the United States.
The mechanics of these diseases, which can… Read More
2022-08-30 01:18
A study of mice found that dietary sugar alters the gut microbiome, setting off a chain of events that leads to metabolic disease, pre-diabetes, and weight gain.
The findings, published to… Read More
2022-08-30 01:17
A Kansas State University-led study has found that reintroducing bison — a formerly dominant grazer — doubles plant diversity in a tallgrass prairie. The research involves more… Read More
2022-08-29 19:12
Children with Down syndrome prefer food with a crispy, oily mouthfeel and don’t like brittle or gooey foods. But those preferences can lead to a less nutritious diet, according to Was… Read More
2022-08-29 19:10
Plants spend all day creating food from sunlight using photosynthesis — a 100+ step process that researchers have been working to improve its efficiency in crops to ultimately deliver… Read More
2022-08-29 17:10
Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have developed a simple, rapid method to simultaneously identify multiple food poisoning bacteria, based on color differences in the scattered light… Read More
2022-08-29 17:08
Sheltering under a tall tree during a thunderstorm is not a great idea, given that lightning often strikes the tallest thing around. However, we may not think much about the fate of the tre… Read More
2022-08-29 16:14
When we think of plants, the phrase “stressed out” doesn’t typically come to mind. They are, after all, exempt from paying bills and tackling existential questions. Howeve… Read More
2022-08-29 16:07
Plants lengthen and bend to secure access to sunlight. Despite observing this phenomenon for centuries, scientists do not fully understand it. Now, Salk scientists have discovered that two… Read More
2022-08-26 12:41
Do you love those sugary-sweet beverages, reconstituted meat products and packaged snacks? You may want to reconsider based on a new study that explored whether individuals who consume high… Read More
2022-08-26 09:32
Disclosure: The GROW Impact Accelerator is backed by AgFunder, AFN’s parent company.
You might not realize it, but we all get a massive buzz off of bees.
For millennia… Read More
2022-08-25 22:25
A report into the global status of ladybirds reveals the threats they face and lays out a roadmap for conservation. These vital pest controllers for farmers and gardeners are considered to… Read More
2022-08-25 22:15
In times of war, factories retool to support the needs of battle. Assembly lines change course from turning out car parts to machine guns, or from building washing machines to aircraft engi… Read More
2022-08-25 21:11
Skyrocketing costs and supply chain disruptions have left farmers with a limited and rather expensive supply of traditional agrochemicals this year. Coupled with a need to reduce environme… Read More
2022-08-25 20:10
Tridge, a South Korean B2B platform connecting buyers and sellers of fresh agricultural produce and commodities globally, has closed a $37.2 million Series D round.
The financing was led b… Read More
2022-08-25 18:07
This sponsored article has been published in partnership with America’s Cultivation Corridor.
As thousands of farmers and ag industry professionals descend on Boone, I… Read More
2022-08-25 10:58
Indian insect biotech startup Loopworm has raised $3.4 million in seed funding co-led by Indian agrifood VC Omnivore and WaterBridge Ventures.
Loopworm is the first Indian technology start… Read More
2022-08-24 18:38
We are already experiencing it. Heat waves and droughts hit large parts of Europe during the summertime, particularly in the southern part of the continent. Winters have become milder and mo… Read More
2022-08-24 18:35
Data Snapshot is a regular AFN feature analyzing agrifoodtech market investment data provided by our parent company, AgFunder.
Click here for more research from AgFunder and… Read More
2022-08-24 16:40
Beetle larvae, such as mealworms, are often considered to be creepy, crawly nuisances. But these insects are edible and could be a healthful alternative to traditional meat protein sources… Read More
2022-08-24 16:36
Plant-based milk alternatives are an attractive option for people with allergies or intolerances, or who prefer a dairy-free diet. However, because some essential minerals are required to b… Read More
2022-08-24 10:26
Vive Crop Protection, a Canadian developer of crop protection products, has closed a $26 million Series C investment round.
The round was led by Canadian agtech venture capital firm Emmert… Read More
2022-08-23 20:25
As urban populations boom, urban agriculture is increasingly looked to as a local food source and a way to help combat inequitable food access. But little is known about how productive urba… Read More
2022-08-23 20:18
Labels alerting customers that products contain ingredients from genetically engineered plants may reduce sales, at least in the short term, according to a new study from a research team in… Read More
2022-08-23 20:11
Drought is one of the greatest threats to agricultural systems, resulting in unpredictable crop yields, declines in farm revenue, and an increase in disease outbreaks. In the United States… Read More
2022-08-23 18:16
Eating pheasant killed using lead shot is likely to expose consumers to raised levels of lead in their diet, even if the meat is carefully prepared to remove the shotgun pellets and the mos… Read More
2022-08-23 17:15
Despite advances in increased food production, half of all world’s harvested food is lost due to rot caused by microorganisms. Plants emit various volatile organic compounds into thei… Read More
2022-08-23 17:07
After a comprehensive study of plants across the United States, researchers have arrived at the unexpected conclusion that plants able to fix atmospheric nitrogen are most diverse in arid r… Read More
2022-08-23 15:05
For the first time, researchers have completed threat assessments for all 881 native tree species in the contiguous United States, resulting in a comprehensive checklist and synthesis that… Read More
2022-08-23 07:54
Agribusiness giant Cargill recently joined a list of high-profile corporate investors in Singapore food grading startup ProfilePrint, contributing an undisclosed sum to the latter’s… Read More
2022-08-23 00:49
Taste matters to fruit flies, just as it does to humans: like people, the flies tend to seek out and consume sweet-tasting foods and reject foods that taste bitter. However, little is known… Read More
2022-08-22 14:25
Geospatial technologies like remote sensing, GPS, and GIS have existed for decades, but it’s only recently that they’ve been established as important tools for the future of ag… Read More
2022-08-19 18:15
The MikroIker team of the UPV/EHU’s Department of Immunology, Microbiology and Parasitology has conducted a study into the prevalence and characterisation of bacteria of the Arcobacte… Read More
2022-08-19 17:14
New University of Sydney research published in Nature Food today has modelled the wide-ranging impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on Australia’s food systems and sup… Read More
2022-08-19 16:13
Wheat is a key source of nutrition for people across the globe, providing 20% of calories and protein for 3.4 billion people worldwide. Even if we meet climate mitigation targets and stay u… Read More
2022-08-19 16:00
Extreme weather such as prolonged drought and heavy rainfall is becoming more and more common as the global average temperature rises — and it will only get worse in the coming decade… Read More
2022-08-19 15:55
Disclosure: The GROW Impact Accelerator is backed by AgFunder, AFN’s parent company.
The production of clothes, footwear, and household textiles is a major source of g… Read More
2022-08-19 15:12
Many mammals have a sweet tooth, but birds lost their sweet receptor during evolution. Although hummingbirds and songbirds independently repurposed their savory receptor to sense sugars, ho… Read More
2022-08-19 14:59
The flash of lightning and the dance of auroras contain a fourth state of matter known as plasma, which researchers have harnessed to produce a gas that may activate plant immunity against… Read More
2022-08-19 14:11
Food production is already one of the biggest stressors to our planet, but it’s made substantially more challenging by the interaction of Earth system processes, according to new rese… Read More
2022-08-19 02:57
They say timing is everything, and that couldn’t be more true for cell cycle progression and differentiation. Now, researchers from Japan have found that the circadian clock is crucia… Read More
2022-08-19 02:40
For the first time, RIPE researchers have proven that multigene bioengineering of photosynthesis increases the yield of a major food crop in field trials. After more than a decade of workin… Read More
2022-08-18 20:43
India’s agricultural system is largely based on input-intensive monocropping of staple crops. A study publishing August 18th in PLOS Sustainability and Transformation by Lindsay Jaack… Read More
2022-08-18 19:21
Editor’s Note: Ben Palen, director of sustainable consultancy Ag Management Partners, is a fifth-generation farmer with diverse experiences in many facets of agriculture in North Ame… Read More
2022-08-18 18:38
Applying new CRISPR-based technology to a broad agricultural need, researchers at the University of California San Diego have set their aims on a worldwide pest known to decimate valuable f… Read More
2022-08-18 17:16
Singapore’s first-ever oat milk brand Oatside made headlines this week with news of its sizable Series A round while iProduce landed funds to expand its input distribution tech acros… Read More
2022-08-18 16:13
Kenya’s iProcure, a startup offering agricultural inputs and digital supply chain solutions in rural Africa, has announced the closure of its $10.2 million Series B round.
The… Read More
2022-08-18 10:05
Wangara Green Ventures is an evergreen impact and climate-focused fund headquartered in Ghana. Founded in 2019, the fund makes equity and quasi-equity investments in small and growing clim… Read More
2022-08-17 21:46
Eat Just has raised $25 million from China-focused private equity firm C2 Capital Partners, whose anchor investor is e-commerce giant Alibaba Group.
The investment and partnership —… Read More
2022-08-17 19:55
A new analysis suggests that the Nutri-Score — a label indicating the overall nutritional quality of a food product — can counteract the misleading effects of sugar claims. Kris… Read More
2022-08-17 19:46
In the face of climate change, breadfruit soon might come to a dinner plate near you.
While researchers predict that climate change will have an adverse effect on most staple crops, includ… Read More
2022-08-17 18:57
Researchers at Stockholm University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have developed a novel value chain for production of textile and bio-fuel from fast-growing poplars… Read More
2022-08-17 17:53
In a monumental field expedition, a team of researchers at the University of Hawai’i (UH) at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) collected more than 3… Read More
2022-08-17 17:41
The impact of environmental conditions on the dynamic structures of RNAs in living cells has been revealed by innovative technology developed by researchers at the John Innes Centre.
The r… Read More
2022-08-17 17:39
Logistical problems stemming from war, climatic events, and supply chain disruptions, and an expected 35% to 45% decline in Ukraine crop production next year, is set to impact the nutritio… Read More
2022-08-17 16:55
A deep dive into bird survey data has found that some of Australia’s favourite backyard visitors considered ‘common’ are actually on the decline as cities and suburbs opt… Read More
2022-08-17 16:51
New research highlights the increasing threat of microplastics to global farming and food production.
Scientists at Staffordshire University are driving research to understand the scale of… Read More
2022-08-17 16:40
Oceanographers have discovered more about why the eastern Great Australian Bight supports a year-round abundance of marine predators, including different whale species and white sharks which… Read More
2022-08-17 15:50
A light-based, food sanitization technique successfully eliminated multiple harmful pathogens in a new study carried out by Penn State researchers.
The pulsed light technique shows promise… Read More
2022-08-17 12:29
Data Snapshot is a regular AFN feature analyzing agrifoodtech market investment data provided by our parent company, AgFunder.
Click here for more research from AgFunder and… Read More
2022-08-16 15:54
American ag machinery behemoth Deere & Company — more commonly known as John Deere, recently invested in Hello Tractor, a Nigeria-headquartered marketplace and fleet management t… Read More
2022-08-16 14:57
A team of scientists led by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Appalachian State University used environmental DNA (eDNA) to document the breadth of high-alpine biodiversity presen… Read More
2022-08-15 18:36
More than 5 billion people would die of hunger following a full-scale nuclear war between the U.S. and Russia, according to a global study led by Rutgers climate scientists that estimates p… Read More
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