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Agritech and Foodtech: Primogene, Opalia, and Earlybird Lead a Wave of Investments and Innovations

The latest news from the agritech sector reveals significant fundraising, strategic acquisitions, and government initiatives to support innovation. Primogene and Opalia stand out with their innovative projects in biomolecules and cell-based dairy products. Meanwhile, Earlybird announces the closing of its largest fund at 360 million euros, strengthening the startup ecosystem in AI and deeptech. The passage of the U.S. farm bill also raises crucial issues for the sector.

Plant Proteins: Green Boy Invests in Fudi Protein and RuBisCO Valorization

Green Boy Group, a global supplier of plant-based food ingredients, has made an early investment in Fudi Protein, an innovative Dutch startup that extracts RuBisCO protein from alfalfa using a localized processing model, allowing the by-products to be returned to local farmers. This protein positions itself as a viable alternative to animal and dairy proteins, meeting the growing demand for high-quality proteins.

Agritech and Foodtech: Funding and Acquisitions Confirm Sector Dynamics

Foliar Fertilizers: BRANDT Bets on Brazil to Strengthen Its Global Position

The American company Brandt is accelerating its development in Brazil, anticipating a 22% increase in revenue by 2026. This strategy is based on industrial investments, the opening of new factories, and strengthening its team, while meeting the growing demand for effective agricultural input technologies. With a 3.56% market share in the foliar fertilizer sector, Brandt positions itself as a key player in the global market.

Netafim Reports 7% Growth in Q1 2026, Driven by Turkey and Brazil

In the first quarter of 2026, Netafim, Orbia's precision agriculture division, recorded a 7% increase in revenue, reaching $290 million, fueled by strong demand in Turkey and Brazil. Orbia anticipates this momentum to continue, supported by the launch of new technological solutions and growing demand in emerging markets.

Pivot Bio Invests $7 Million in Two Centers of Excellence to Secure Biological Nitrogen in the U.S.

Pivot Bio announces a strategic investment of over $7 million to establish two new centers of excellence in St. Louis, thereby strengthening its biological nitrogen production amid fertilizer market volatility. The Hazelwood center will focus on manufacturing and distribution, while the Creve Coeur center will dedicate itself to research and development of crop nutrition technologies.

Precision Agriculture: $668 Million Raised in 2025, Driven by Data Analytics and Robotics

$30 Million for Agritech: Queensland Bets on Innovation to Reach $30 Billion in Agricultural Production

The Queensland government has announced the launch of a $30 million fund, the Sowing the Seeds of Farming Innovation Fund, aimed at supporting technological innovations in agriculture. This fund, managed in partnership with the Queensland Investment Corporation, seeks to enhance productivity and profitability in the state's primary industries, with an ambitious goal of reaching a production value of $30 billion by 2030.

Hectarea Raises €1.5 Million to Democratize Access to Agricultural Land from €100

Hectarea, an investment platform for agricultural land, announces a fundraising of €1.5 million to support its development and facilitate land access for new farmers. With an entry ticket lowered to €100, the company aims to democratize agricultural investment while addressing the urgent need for generational renewal in the sector, as 50% of French farmers are set to retire by 2030.

Without appropriate funding, the transition to regenerative agriculture remains limited