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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Pesticides, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Pest Control, Sustainability, Research, Ag Asia / Pacific, Ag Tech,

New Tech that Zaps Agricultural Pests with Laser Beams

The research comes as demand increases for a safe and stable food supply - without the app...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Ag Tech,

Agribusiness Industry Outlook 2022 | HUB International

New technology & a fresh risk management approach can help the agribusiness industry b...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Ag Tech, Ag Startups & Financing,

Vertical farming is headed for the ‘trough of disillusionment’

Vertical farming is facing a period of depression and correction. But that's not necessarily a bad thing, writes Henry Gordon-Smith.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Vertical Farming, Ag Tech,

12/17/2021 SOURCE: www.cnbc.com

A Dutch vertical farming company has just been valued at over $1 billion

Infarm, an Amsterdam-headquartered start-up that grows food indoors in racks, has been valued at over $1 billion in a new $200 million funding round.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Ag Tech,

12/09/2021 SOURCE: www.messagemedia.co

USDA accepting applications for rural high-speed internet

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last week that the departme...

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, Sustainability, Ag Global Specialty Food, Ag Tech, World Hunger, World Population,

Food Waste Landscape Market Map: Investing in food waste solutions

The Food Waste Landscape Market Map, compiled by nonprofit ReFED, spans the entire value chain to help guide the food system with solution implementation.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Drones UAV, Ag Tech,

Agriculture Drones Market Revenue Poised for Significant Growth During the Forecast Period of 2020-2028

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Education U.S. MidWest, Research, Ag Tech,

10/19/2021 SOURCE: www.ksre.k-state.edu

Researchers team up to look at benefits of ag technologies on quality of life

A study co-authored by a K-State ag economist indicates that automated farm equipment scores high in contributing to quality of life.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Crop Consultant, Jobs, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research, Ag Tech, Ag Innovation,

Robots can improve agriculture, but old laws stand in the way

Agricultural robots have the potential to address labour shortages and increase global food security. However, outdated laws are an obstacle for these new technologies according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen, among others.

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TOPIC(S): Ag Tech, Ag Startups & Financing, Regenerative Agriculture, Carbon Farming,

10/15/2021 SOURCE: techcrunch.com

Agreena, a regenerative farming carbon market, raises $4.7M seed from Giant Ventures

Farming accounts for 24% of Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions, and this is largely due to the intensive, “industrial” farming methods employed in the last few decades, together with the rise in the consumption of meat. However, a new approach has been taking the farming world by storm. “Regenerative farming” practices hand unproductive land back to […]