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Saga Robotics, the Norwegian agri-robotics company known for its autonomous field robot Thorvald, has secured USD 11.2 million in new funding to accelerate its commercial rollout. The round marks a significant milestone as the company transitions from research and pilot projects into large-scale commercial operations, positioning Thorvald as a leader in sustainable farming solutions. The…

This month, Amazon and Whole Foods Market released their annual sustainability and impact reports, providing an in-depth look at their ongoing commitment and efforts to nourish people and the planet. In both reports, Windfall Bio was recognized for its innovative nature-based solution harnessing mems—natural soil microbes that consume methane directly from a variety of gas…

SugaROx has secured £1million in additional funding following its latest seed round extension. £400,000 of the strategic investment has been secured from a global player in the fertiliser industry, The Mosaic Company, alongside continued backing from existing UK-based angel investors and sustainable growth-focused investment funds the UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (managed by Future…

“AgriS Agro Day 2025 in Tay Ninh brought together policymakers, scientists, businesses, financiers, and farmers to accelerate Vietnam’s high-tech, circular agriculture.”> AgriS Agro Day 2025 Advances Vietnam’s High-tech Circular Agriculture Tay Ninh, Vietnam – August 14, 2025 — AgriS Agro Day 2025 marked a significant milestone in Vietnam’s agricultural transformation, gathering more than 500 delegates…

IICA Strengthens Agricultural Ties Between Argentina, Central America, and the Caribbean “IICA hosted ministers from Central America and the Caribbean in Buenos Aires to strengthen cooperation on sustainable agriculture, agri-tech innovation, and trade.”> IICA Strengthens Agricultural Ties Between Argentina, Central America, and the Caribbean Buenos Aires, Argentina – August 14, 2025 — The Inter-American Institute…

BioWorks Welcomes Glen Stevens, Ph.D., as Research and Development Associate — BioWorks has appointed Glen Stevens, Ph.D., to its R&D team to accelerate innovation in sustainable agriculture, drawing on his 20+ years in biological control, soil health, and integrated pest and disease management. Based at BioWorks’ fully equipped laboratory and greenhouse within the University of…

Indianapolis, August 6, 2025: The American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC) will host a free, live webinar on August 19 at 10 a.m. CDT examining agricultural policy changes associated with the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” Titled “What We Know – and What We Don’t Know … at the Moment,” the virtual session will feature Rusty…

In a significant breakthrough for pulse crop resilience, ICRISAT and key Indian agricultural research partners have identified a new gene, Ccsmd04, that offers robust resistance to the devastating Sterility Mosaic Disease (SMD) in pigeonpea—a disease capable of destroying up to 90% of yields. Discovered in the ICRISAT-cultivar ‘Asha’ (ICPL 87119), this gene produces a dormancy/auxin-associated…

In a significant stride toward advancing sustainable agriculture, Switch Bioworks has announced key leadership additions and a major facility expansion. The move marks a pivotal moment for the company’s mission to revolutionize fertilizer production through cutting-edge microbial biotechnology. Switch Bioworks is entering a transformative phase in its journey to reshape global agriculture. With a bold…