Solugen, a company specializing in organic fertilizer production, has announced a $50 million funding round to increase its production capacity of Azogen, a liquid nitrogen fertilizer derived from pig manure. This financing, led by Idealist Capital, will enhance the capacity of the existing plant in St-Patrice-de-Beaurivage and build a new facility in Quebec, while preparing for an expansion into the U.S. market. The initiative addresses the growing demand for sustainable and circular agricultural solutions, supporting the transition to low-carbon agriculture.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Solugen Raises $50M to Scale Organic Nitrogen Fertilizer Pro..." - 18 March 2026
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Texas-based Solugen has raised $50 million to accelerate the production of Azogen, a liquid organic fertilizer aimed at organic farming. Derived in part from pig manure, this product seeks to close the yield gap with conventional systems. The company plans to expand its industrial capacity in North America to meet rising demand.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Solugen raises $50 million to scale production of Azogen, a ..." - 18 March 2026
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Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) has experienced a rapid expansion period due to historically low interest rates, but the recent rise in rates has exposed financial vulnerabilities. Operators must now adapt to a market structure that imposes limits on price flexibility while adopting more disciplined industrial practices to ensure sustainable growth.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "The Shift From Venture Capital to Infrastructure Capital in ..." - 17 March 2026
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American company Frontera Ag has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spanish firm PlantSustain, which specializes in plant and soil health technologies. Based in Malaga, PlantSustain develops solutions aimed at improving crop resilience and promoting sustainable agricultural systems. This acquisition is expected to enhance Frontera Ag's capabilities in biological crop protection and large-scale solutions, subject to customary closing conditions.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Frontera Ag Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire PlantSusta..." - 17 March 2026
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The joint venture between the Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG) and Danish biotech Unibio International PLC aims to establish a single-cell protein production facility in Al Jubail, with an initial capacity of 50,000 tons per year and ambitions to expand to over 300,000 tons. This project, utilizing innovative fermentation technology, addresses the need to reduce Saudi Arabia's dependence on animal feed imports while aligning with the country's Vision 2030.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Unibio & SIIG to Build World’s Largest Single-Cell Protein P..." - 17 March 2026
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AgZen, a MIT spin-off, has announced a $10 million Series B funding round for its RealCoverage® spraying system, which has seen rapid adoption among farmers. In just one year, usage of this system has increased 15-fold, reaching nearly one million acres in the United States. With commitments for over 2 million acres by 2026, AgZen is partnering with Syngenta to transform the efficiency of crop protection applications, delivering significant savings and better visibility on the impact of applied products.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "AgZen secures $10 million Series B to fuel rapid growth afte..." - 16 March 2026
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The Dutch cooperative Horticoop invests in the American start-up 25:2, which specializes in AI-assisted plant breeding. This technology aims to accelerate the development of new varieties, particularly to enhance drought resistance and the nutritional value of crops. The investment is set to support 25:2's expansion in Europe, including the opening of an office in the Netherlands.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Horticoop invests in 25:2, specialist in AI-driven plant bre..." - 16 March 2026
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The agritech sector continues to see significant investments, according to AgFunderNews, which tracks the major operations of recent weeks. The aquaculture fund Aqua-Spark Africa has completed a first closing of $48 million to support projects in Africa. Agricultural biotech Tropic raised $105 million to develop disease-resistant bananas against TR4. In food distribution, Anchr secured $5.8 million to deploy AI-integrated tools. Finally, Seprify has secured $15.7 million to develop alternatives to titanium dioxide, while Cytotrait and Swedfund are among other notable investments.
Jennifer Marston, Source: Agfundernews, published under the title "AgriFood Signals: First close for Aqua-Spark Africa fund, An..." - 13 March 2026
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American biotech company Living Models has announced a $7 million funding round to develop artificial intelligence models applied to plant genomics. With its BOTANIC platform, the company uses transformer-type models to analyze DNA sequences as a language. The goal is to accelerate the development of new plant varieties, a process that can currently take over a decade. The funds raised will enhance the startup's research capabilities and explore new AI applications in plant breeding.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Living Models Exits Stealth with $7M Seed Round to Map the L..." - 12 March 2026
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Cytotrait, a spin-off from the University of Manchester, has secured $4.03 million in funding to develop its MOSS technology, which enables targeted genetic modifications in chloroplasts and mitochondria. This innovative approach aims to enhance the yield and resilience of key crops while addressing food security and sustainability challenges. New research will focus on crops such as wheat, corn, potatoes, and rapeseed, offering practical benefits for commercial agriculture.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Cytotrait Secures $4M to Advance MOSS Crop Technology" - 10 March 2026
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