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The Protein Brewery Secures €18 Million to Accelerate Mycoprotein Deployment Despite Regulatory Setback in the U.S.

The Protein Brewery, a Dutch company specializing in mycoprotein production, has recently secured €18 million in funding to increase its production capacity. Despite a setback with the FDA regarding its GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status, the company remains confident and plans to address the reported deficiencies. With a focus on active nutrition and upcoming clinical studies, it aims to introduce its products to the U.S. market by the end of 2026.

£2.5 Million Investment to Industrialize Robotic Berry Harvesting

British company Fieldwork Robotics has secured a £2.5 million investment from SEED Innovations to commercialize its autonomous harvesting robots. This initiative addresses the labor shortage in the nut fruit sector, where up to 30% of crops are lost. The funds will facilitate the transition from technological trials to commercial testing, with deployments planned in the UK and internationally, including Australia, by 2027.

eAgronom Reaches Milestone with €1.46 Million Paid to Farmers Through Sale of 29,000 Carbon Credits

eAgronom, the Estonian agricultural technology company, has sold 29,000 Verra-certified carbon credits, generating €1.46 million. This transaction marks a turning point for 150 farmers engaged in regenerative agricultural practices across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, covering 28,000 hectares. The environmental impact is equivalent to removing approximately 6,300 gasoline cars from the road for a year. eAgronom aims to reach one million credits by 2026-2027.

Fermotein : Une avancée majeure pour les mycoprotéines en Europe

L'approbation de Fermotein par l'UE marque une étape significative pour les ingrédients à base de mycélium, ouvrant la voie à une production à grande échelle. Avec une capacité de 600 tonnes prévue pour 2027 et des ambitions de croissance, The Protein Brewery se positionne comme un acteur clé dans le secteur des protéines alternatives. Ce développement souligne également la nécessité d'une révision rapide des cadres réglementaires pour soutenir l'innovation alimentaire en Europe.

Belgian Company Rainbow Crops Raises €9.7 Million to Accelerate AI-Driven Crop Genetic Engineering

Rainbow Crops, an innovative Belgian agritech company, has announced a funding round of €9.7 million to develop improved crop varieties through multiplex genome editing. This funding will enable the acceleration of AI-assisted genome editing capabilities and the expansion of its Trait Foundry™ platform application.

Plant Nutrition: International Fertilizer Association Identifies Barriers to Innovation

The report "Fertilizer Innovation Unleashed" from the International Fertilizer Association's Innovation Hub highlights the growing innovation in the fertilizer and plant nutrition sector while urging leaders and investors to take action. By identifying five major barriers to innovation, the report offers recommendations to overcome these challenges and introduces a benchmark to assess companies' innovation performance.

From Slurry to Jet Fuel: A Technology Transforms Agricultural Biogas into Certified SAF

Circularity Fuels has completed the first full conversion of agricultural biogas into sustainable aviation fuel, showcasing an innovative solution for valorizing agricultural waste. This process, carried out at a California dairy farm, produces fuel that meets international standards while being net carbon-negative. With modular reactors, the company overcomes economic barriers related to biogas conversion, aiming for commercial production by 2027.

Picketa Systems Raises $2.1 Million to Accelerate Real-Time Crop Nutritional Analysis Technology

Canadian company Picketa Systems has recently closed a $2.1 million funding round to expand its LENS platform, which provides real-time data on crop nutrients. With rising fertilizer costs, this technology could help farmers reduce their fertilizer expenses by 20%. LENS, which now covers potatoes, corn, canola, soybeans, and wheat, is already used by over 45 agricultural retailers.

Why Single-Product Controlled Environment Agriculture Companies Are Failing More Often

AgTech Investment in Europe by 2026: Significant Dynamics Ahead

Agricultural Financing: A New Leasing Model to Democratize Strip-Till

RegenLend, a joint initiative by Compeer Financial and PepsiCo, aims to lower financial barriers to adopting strip-till, a technique that lies between traditional tillage and direct seeding, allowing farmers to only work the soil strip where the crop will be planted. By covering two rental payments, PepsiCo supports farmers in their transition to conservation practices on at least 600 acres.

Carbon Credits: Solis Capital Targets Regenerative Agriculture and Land Restoration in Central Asia

Investment firm Solis Capital has launched a financing vehicle for voluntary carbon projects in Central Asia, aimed at supporting afforestation and land management initiatives. This innovative financing model covers the initial costs of projects before carbon credits are sold, focusing on high-integrity and transparent projects. Kazakhstan is identified as a key market, with significant potential for nature-based programs and agricultural transition needs.

Investissements et partenariats clés dans l'agritech : focus sur Aphea.Bio et Bayer

L'actualité de l'agritech est marquée par des investissements significatifs, notamment l'engagement de 25 millions d'euros de l'EIF dans un fonds irlandais, et la collaboration entre Aphea.Bio et Bayer pour le développement de bioinsecticides. Ces mouvements illustrent une tendance vers l'industrialisation et l'innovation dans le secteur, avec des levées de fonds notables pour des start-ups axées sur l'IA et la production durable.

Brazilian company Leaf raises $13 million to accelerate AI use in agriculture

In the face of unprecedented economic pressure on farmers, Leaf Agriculture announces a $13 million funding round to strengthen its role in AI-based agricultural data management. By providing structured insights, Leaf enables farmers to optimize their operations through artificial intelligence tools. As farm digitization progresses, the complexity of disconnected systems poses a major challenge.

Aphea.Bio and Bayer Join Forces to Accelerate Development of Microbial Metabolite-Based Bioinsecticides

Aphea.Bio has announced a strategic partnership with Bayer to accelerate the development of bioinsecticides targeting sap-sucking insects, major pests for crops. This collaboration aims to enhance crop protection tools by leveraging bioactive metabolites derived from microbial strains. Both companies are committed to working together to validate prototypes and navigate the regulatory process.

A French Startup Launches an Autonomous Weeding Robot to Replace Herbicides in Large Crops

The French startup Cyclair, supported by the Océlia cooperative, is developing an inter-row and inter-plant weeding robot for canola, corn, and sunflower, aiming to provide an economic and ecological alternative to chemical weeding. With an operating cost between €35 and €80 per hectare comparable to that of chemical herbicides, Cyclair aims to transform agricultural practices. The robot, capable of working at suitable speeds, is in the testing phase for imminent market release.

Agritech in 2026: Acquisitions Replace Fundraising

In 2026, the Agritech sector experiences a wave of consolidation marked by ten strategic acquisitions in May, with no bankruptcies. This trend results from a funding correction that began in 2022, where established companies seek to integrate proven technologies to accelerate their development. The acquisition of Bluewhite by Elbit Systems highlights the growing importance of agricultural autonomy, seen as essential technology by defense players. Meanwhile, the number of commercial partnerships is increasing, signaling greater integration in the sector.

Input Distribution: In Brazil, Profitability Replaces Volume Pursuit

By 2026, agricultural input distribution in Brazil will face a challenging reality where growth through volume is no longer sufficient. Distributors must overcome challenges such as the complexity of product portfolios, increasing demands from growers, rising demand for organic products, and a shortage of skilled labor. To thrive, they must adopt rigorous management practices and train their teams in quality customer service.

Africa: Smallholder Agriculture Becomes a New Asset Class for Investors

Kaleidofin and Apollo Agriculture have completed the first local currency securitization for the smallholder sector in Kenya, mobilizing 276 million KES (approximately 2.1 million USD) for 23,839 farmers, including 51% women and 22% new borrowers. This initiative, supported by the IDH Farmfit Fund, marks a significant advancement in agricultural financing, with a BBB- investment rating assigned to this asset class. Through innovative technologies, Apollo assesses farmers' creditworthiness, thereby facilitating access to tailored financing in local currency.

Canadian Aplantex Raises $5 Million to Scale Up Green Biotechnology