Suntory pilot boosts confidence in biochar as trials expand in Japan and Thailand
Suntory says pilot results have validated high-performance biochar as a scalable tool for sustainable agriculture, with trials now expanding in Japan and Thailand
Regenerative agriculture
Regenerative farms cut drought losses by two‑thirds in landmark France study
Early findings from a large-scale European dataset suggest regenerative agriculture can materially improve resilience to climate shocks, with farms in France losing up to three times less yield during recent droughts
eAgronom co-founder on why Scope 3 ‘fails at the farm gate’ and what food companies still don’t understand
Ambitious climate targets are colliding with agricultural reality, believes Kristjan Luha, as poorly designed Scope 3 programmes struggle to engage the very farmers who hold the key to emissions reductions
Big brands unite on regenerative ag – but who will pay to scale it?
Forty global food and drink giants back new industry framework, but questions remain over financing the transition at farm level
AgNavigator arrives: New name, same market-leading content
Today we have rebranded to AgNavigator to better reflect the broad range of content that is driving engagement across the wider ag landscape
Farmer profile
Regen ag in practice: How a California rancher used sustainable farming practices to improve animal welfare
One California rancher shares her story about embracing regen ag and meeting the growing demand for animal protein amid a shrinking herd in the U.S.
BASF scales up biologicals with new BioHub to boost resilience and flexibility
Fermentation facility at Ludwigshafen underlines strategic shift towards biotech crop protection amid supply chain and regulatory pressures
PepsiCo and Fertiberia scale green fertiliser push across 400,000 acres of European farmland
PepsiCo and Fertiberia are expanding a long‑term partnership to deploy green hydrogen‑based fertiliser across Europe, supporting more than 1,500 farmers as the food giant targets deep cuts to agricultural emissions in its supply chain
‘Funding straight to farms’: Zero Foodprint Asia rolls out in Malaysia to unlock finance for regen ag
Zero Foodprint Asia (ZFPA) has expanded into Malaysia with 1% Pledge model which aims to channel fund directly to farmers to help scale regenerative agriculture.
SAI Platform pilots point to ‘adaptable pathway’ for regenerative agriculture transition
After validating its four-step regenerative framework across 35 pilots in 25 countries, Geneva-based SAI Platform says the results offer global food and beverage supply chains a practical, flexible route to scale regenerative farming without losing local...
Start-up profile
Nanomnia: Delivery science is becoming the deciding factor for next‑generation biologicals
As peptides, dsRNA and other fragile biological actives move closer to market, Italian nano‑biotech Nanomnia believes growth will increasingly come from developers who need delivery to be enabling, not incremental
Rovensa Next doubles down on AI and training to deliver more practical biosolutions support
Biosolutions company Rovensa Next is rolling out a global AI platform and training academy to help distributors and growers move from fragmented biosolutions data to more practical, crop‑specific and evidence‑based recommendations in the field
Cacao alternative: Forestwise gears up for promising illipe butter season as El Niño boosts outlook
Forestwise is gearing up for its most promising illipe butter harvest in years as improving weather conditions and wider sourcing areas signal a long‑awaited rebound for the rainforest‑derived ingredient.
Philanthropy steps in where VC won’t: DSV and Renaissance launch venture engine for climate‑ready crops
Deep Science Ventures and Renaissance Philanthropy unveil a new venture creation project aimed at building a generation of field‑ready crop‑resilience technologies backed not by traditional VC capital, but by high‑ambition philanthropic funding willing...
Women in ag spotlight
Localising regen ag: Former vegan turned rancher, takes notes from nature
New York vegan turned Washington rancher tells her story on what it takes to be a food producer with a focus on regenerative ag
Syngenta’s paraquat exit underscores urgent need for novel weed‑control chemistries
As Syngenta winds down paraquat production, industry voices warn it highlights the crop protection sector’s long‑standing failure to deliver genuinely new modes of action as weed resistance accelerates worldwide
Back to basics: For Sierra Leone’s amputee farmers, agri‑tech begins with a wheelbarrow
Agri‑tech innovation is often synonymous with automation, robotics, AI and gene‑edited crops. But for many farming communities around the world, transformative technology looks very different. Sometimes it’s not an algorithm or a sensor, but a tool...
The next five years will eclipse the last 25: Steve McLean on agriculture’s defining decade
New UK Agri-Tech Centre CEO Steve McLean says the industry is entering a defining period that demands bigger thinking, harder commercial focus, and technologies proven on real farms, not just in labs
From tomatoes to tech: How Kraft Heinz uses regen ag, AI to secure its supply chain
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) company Kraft Heinz works with farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices and deploy digital farming technologies
EARA’s Regen Compass aims to chart a clearer path for Europe’s regenerative farming
The European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture says its new Regen Compass provides a trusted, farmer‑centred navigation tool to bring clarity and integrity to Europe’s fast‑growing but fragmented regenerative agriculture landscape
Wildfarmed’s Andy Cato: ‘Regenerative farming isn’t idealism – it’s inevitable’
Former Groove Armada star turned farmer Andy Cato explains how Wildfarmed is building a scalable economic model for regenerative agriculture – winning over retailers, policymakers and growers while backing its claims with hard data
EU launches world’s first voluntary standard for permanent carbon removals in push to scale climate tech
The European Commission has adopted the world’s first voluntary certification methodologies for permanent carbon removals, setting a global benchmark aimed at accelerating the deployment and scaling of carbon‑removal technologies – and opening new...
McCain unveils UK ‘Farm of the Future’ to accelerate regenerative agriculture amid global onboarding drop
New research hub aims to fast‑track regenerative practices across McCain’s 4,400‑farm global network as latest data shows progress slipping from 71% to 69%
UK backs next wave of low‑emission farming tech with £1.34m innovation boost
DEFRA and Innovate UK target methane‑cutting feed, climate‑smart crops, biochar fertilisers and advanced waste-to-energy solutions across 15 projects
General Mills rolls out major regenerative agriculture push across Green Giant sweet corn network
The 250‑farm initiative in south‑west France aims to boost soil health, water stewardship and long‑term supply chain resilience for the £47.7m Green Giant brand
‘We need a collage’: Blended finance models key to unlocking long-term impact for smallholders
Blended finance is increasingly seen as a solution for advancing agritech and overcome structural barriers preventing smallholder farmers from adopting new technologies.
Digital power meets carbon farming: MyEasyFarm and Anthesis join forces to scale AgriCarbon in South Africa
AgriCarbon, Anthesis Group’s flagship carbon farming programme, is driving regenerative agriculture and high-integrity carbon credit generation in South Africa. A new partnership with MyEasyFarm brings advanced digital tools to strengthen data quality,...
From worm pits to waveforms: Start-up hopes to revolutionise soil health monitoring with sound
As regenerative agriculture gains momentum, UK-based Soil Acoustics has unveiled a handheld tool that uses sound to assess soil biodiversity – offering farmers a faster, more scientific alternative to traditional tests
EU pesticide overhaul sparks clash between health advocates and industry
The European Commission’s plan to streamline pesticide and biocontrol approvals promises faster access to innovation – but health groups warn it could weaken safeguards
UK sustainability platform launches Spanish pilot to accelerate regenerative agriculture
Soil Association Exchange is taking its model to Europe, starting with eight farms in Spain. The goal: to measure and reward environmental improvements, strengthen resilience and accelerate regenerative transitions amid mounting climate and regulatory...
Lloyds bets on regenerative agriculture with new transition finance loan
Lloyds Bank has launched a dedicated Agricultural Transition Finance loan to help UK farmers overcome early cashflow barriers to regenerative and sustainable systems
Earth Rover Program unveils ‘Soilsmology’: A non-invasive breakthrough in soil health monitoring
Backed by the Bezos Earth Fund, the Earth Rover Program has launched a global initiative to make soil health visible, measurable, and actionable using seismic technology without disturbing the ground. Its goal: to transform how farmers and scientists...
From compaction to resilience: The capsule that hopes to transform soil health
Born from Imperial College and Royal College of Art’s innovation labs, Muju Earth is tackling one of agriculture’s toughest challenges of soil degradation with Aeropod, a biodegradable capsule designed to restore soil health and cut costs. Its mission:...
Mars bets $20M on climate-smart rice farming to future-proof global supply chains
As climate change threatens rice yields and farmer livelihoods, Mars is investing $20 million through its Raising Rice Right platform to scale practices like alternate wetting and drying (AWD), train farmers, and build resilience across its global supply...
Nestlé deepens Vietnam commitment with state partnership to advance regenerative, low-emission farming
Nestlé has formalised a partnership with Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) to promote regenerative, low-emission farming, underscoring its confidence in the country’s long-term potential.
Asia Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit
Empowering farmers to make the regen ag transition is key to unlocking Asia’s agricultural potential
Agrifood leaders from Thai Wah and Mars Wrigley stress the need to back smallholder farmers to pursue regenerative agriculture, in order to boost Asia’s productivity and safeguard livelihoods
Tate & Lyle launches regenerative agriculture programme in France to boost corn supply resilience
The global food ingredients supplier is partnering with French farming cooperatives and MRV provider Regrow Ag to help corn growers adopt regenerative practices, strengthen climate resilience, and deliver measurable environmental benefits across...
Whole Foods Market, Mad Agriculture raise over $1m to build a biodiversity highway
Whole Foods Market and Mad Agriculture are working to restore 1,000 acres of cropland in Wisconsin’s Driftless area, paving the way to do the same in other parts of the U.S.
De-risking regen ag: Why reforms to the U.S. farm safety net are crucial
Is the U.S. farm safety net putting regenerative agriculture at a disadvantage?
COP30
Boosting regen ag: AARL reports $9bn in commitments to restore lands, support farmers
The AARL is using an accelerator programme to identify investment opportunities to restore pastures and land in Brazil, which the organization plans to use as a model for other countries
Rhizocore’s £4.5m funding fuels expansion of fungal tech for tree growth
Scottish biotech Rhizocore Technologies is using tailored fungal networks to boost tree survival and growth. With fresh funding, the company plans to scale production and expand into North America’s vast forestry market
Poland’s flagship regenerative agriculture project hopes to set a blueprint for Europe
A pioneering initiative launched by EIT Food and partners aims to transform 20,000 hectares in Lower Silesia into a regenerative farming model – combining soil health, biodiversity, and farmer profitability to accelerate Europe’s sustainable food transition
Asia Pacific Agfri-Food Innovation Summit 2025
Zentide set to scale biostimulant production tenfold, eyes SEA export potential
Indonesian-based Zentide is ramping up production of its seaweed-based biostimulant as it explores export opportunities across South East Asia.
Ginkgo and Bayer double down on microbial nitrogen fixation in renewed alliance
Ginkgo Bioworks and Bayer have extended their multi-year partnership to develop microbial nitrogen fixation technology that could reduce reliance on synthetic fertilisers
McCain’s Farmdex reveals alarming trends among UK farmers
McCain Foods has issued a stark warning to government and industry leaders: farmers must be supported if the agtech sector is to thrive
Regen ag in Brazil: PepsiCo partners with Griffith Foods, Milhão to incentivise sustainable farming practices
PepsiCo continues its commitment to regenerative agriculture with a collaboration that incentivises Brazilian farmers to test sustainable agriculture practices and products
Biopesticides on the rise: Pamela Marrone maps the future of sustainable crop protection
New study outlines how biologicals are reshaping pest management; why Brazil is leading the charge, and what other markets can learn
Start-up profile
Rooted in change: Ostara’s phosphate breakthrough is catching big ag off guard
Despite phosphate fertilisers being a staple of global agriculture, their inefficiency and environmental toll have long gone unchallenged. US-based Ostara is rewriting the rules with a root-activated, water-insoluble alternative – but its rapid rise has...
PepsiCo and Soil Capital join forces to regenerate rapeseed farming across Europe
New partnership aims to transform 35,000 acres of farmland in the UK, France, and Belgium through tailored regenerative practices and farmer incentives
Ploughing into trouble: Rothamsted study warns soil erosion is top threat to global food security
New research highlights urgent need for innovation to restore soil resilience and safeguard long-term productivity