Tech, AI, genomics and robotics are converging to compress R&D timelines, boost yields, and unlock new modes of action.

Private equity in agtech participation remains selective but it is increasing, according to a new report from Verdant Partners.

Corteva partners with Resurrect Bio for disease resistant corn, Wikifarmer—the 'Wikipedia' of farming—secures new funding.

Agrifoodtech is not going to produce a banner funding year in 2026, but the composition of capital continues to shift in ways ...

Much software may get commoditized away over the next 24 months, pushing value toward hardware and startups operating in the physical world.

In 2026, R&D speed is about learning faster, scaling responsibly and reducing risk in an increasingly complex system, says ...

Construction is expected to start in the second half of 2026, with commercialization in 2028, says Unibio CEO David Henstrom.

"2025 proved that our technology delivers, not in the distant future, but right now," says Tropic CEO Gilad Gershon.

Energy, land, building and labor costs are cheaper in Southeast Asia, and there are not the same restrictions on feedstock," says Protix.

RNA reveals plants' real-time biological response to stress, which occurs long before conventional tools detect problems, ...

AgZen has signed commitments covering more than 2 million acres across three continents for 2026, says CEO Vishnu Jayaprakash.

Alt-meat startups expect profitability to come with scale, but should build strong unit economics from the outset, says ...