AgTech Digest

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Corteva

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Sustainable Farming

Do you struggle to stay up-to-date with the latest news from the world of AgTech? Every week join us for the latest stories from the world of CEA and Vertical Farming. Each episode provides you with your weekly dose of AgTech news, ensuring you stay up to date with latest news from this fast-paced and exciting industry. Subscribe and Follow AgTech Digest wherever you listen to your favorite podcas... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	118	Founded	3 years ago
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Corteva, Nutrien, AGCO, AppHarvest, Benson Hill, Invaio Sciences, Semios, Pessl Instruments, Rothamsted Research

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Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech — the data ownership question and why farm data is becoming a power issue as AI gets embedded in agricultural decisions, Pieter Lo... more

31 Jul 2026 • 14 min

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CasClear, CRISPR, and AI in Soybean Genetics: New AgTech Frontiers - Interview with Matt Begemann Interview

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Unlock the future of agtech and CRISPR with this deep dive into the world of soybean innovation and next-gen crop defense! Matt Begeman, a key voice from Confluence Genetics, unveils how his team is driving breakthrou... more

24 Jul 2026 • 25 min

Corteva, Nutrien, AGCO, AppHarvest, Benson Hill, Invaio Sciences, Semios, Pessl Instruments, Rothamsted Research, Bayer, FMC, Yara

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24 Jul 2026 • 14 min

Groupe Flore, Groupe Thomas Plants, Tecnosem, Kimitec, DVC Partners, Royal Berry, Dutch Berries, Rize, BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts,

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Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we dive into the latest strides in AgTech — tariffs adding 8 to 23% to agricultural hardware costs and splitting the sector between those who localized early and those who ... more

17 Jul 2026 • 12 min

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Pieter Lommen

Senior consultant at Delphy

Delphy

Episode: Corteva, Nutrien, AGCO, AppHarvest, Benson Hill, Invaio Sciences, Semios, Pessl Instruments, Rothamsted Research, Bayer, FMC, Yara

Matt Begemann

Representative of Confluence Genetics

Confluence Genetics

Episode: CasClear, CRISPR, and AI in Soybean Genetics: New AgTech Frontiers - Interview with Matt Begemann Interview

Frank Glatz

Founder of Contact BioSolutions; environmental entrepreneur with a background in health sciences and bioactive delivery technologies

Contact BioSolutions

Episode: Glyphosate Alternatives: Safer Weed Control for Farmers - with Frank Glatz - Managing Director, Contact BioSolutions

Malaysian Palm Oil Council

National trade organization featured on Sustainability and MENA Food Security segment

Malaysian Palm Oil Council

Episode: Van der Ende Group, Hortispeed, Alpine Fresh, abbGrowers B.V., Munters, Optifarm, OCI Global, OCI Nitrogen, AGROFERT, Limagrain, European Investment Bank, Converge Bio, Gates Foundation, 701x, Ever.Ag

Blake Croegaert

M&A advisor at Verdant Partners

Verdant Partners

Episode: Premier Tech, Inno-3B, Artechno, USDA, Palantir, Advanced Growing Resources, Pairwise, Ball Horticultural Company, Ridder, RED Horticulture, AgroPlantae, Kemin Industries, Grodan, Source.ag, Verdant Partners, Deere, AGCO, and CNH.

Sepehr Achard

Co-founder of iGrow News and creator of the 2025 Precision Ag Intelligence Report

iGrow News

Episode: Precision Agriculture Report 2025: Surprising Patent & Funding Trends

Jon Trask

Executive from Dimitra, discussing offline data collection and cooperative deployment

Dimitra

Episode: Deere & Company, Nestlé, Mars, xFarm Technologies, talabat mart, Agriodor, GEODASH, Fondaction, Dimitra, Pitch Lounge, Foodpreneurs Collective, CNH Industrial, Banco Santander, Elite Agro, McGill, Université de Sherbrooke, GEODNET, Soil Capital, ofi, ABRAFRUTAS.

Rob Eddy

Representative of the Resource Innovation Institute, discussing a centralized certification program

Resource Innovation Institute

Episode: NDSU, CAAIN, Nature Robots, Bom Group, HX Agriculture, Gevo, La Zone Agtech, Ferme O Menu, Fermes Borea, DENSO, FoodVentures, CIBO Technologies, Ingredion, LettUs Grow, Casterra, Resource Innovation Institute, Arco Murray, and Vertical Harvest.

Jim Kras

CEO of Edible Garden

Edible Garden

Episode: Halter, Miraterra, Total Seed Production, Bayer, Agrim, Asia Impact Fund, Equinox Growers, Taylor Farms, Ecorobotix, University of Essex, Cauldron Ferm, Swegreen, Volta Greentech, Axel Johnson Group, Edible Garden, and Tetra Pak.

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Host of AgTech Digest, frequently presents episode introductions and conversations with guests, with affiliation noted as AgTech Digest.

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CasClear, CRISPR, and AI in Soybean Genetics: New AgTech Frontiers - Interview with Matt Begemann Interview

Q: Can you explain CasClear in simple terms for those not familiar with the technology?

CasClear is presented as a CRISPR-based platform that does not perform traditional gene editing; instead, after locating its target, it reshapes the nuclease to broadly degrade DNA and RNA in the target cell, which can be repurposed for antimicrobial, plant defense, and oncology applications.

Glyphosate Alternatives: Safer Weed Control for Farmers - with Frank Glatz - Managing Director, Contact BioSolutions

Q: What are the regulatory hurdles faced in the US, and how do they compare to other markets?

The process started with EPA approval for the active ingredient, followed by multi-state validations and California-specific requirements, with longer timelines in California; Australia and Europe have different but still demanding regimes, and overall timelines span several years, requiring extensive efficacy data and petitions for fast-track approvals in key markets.

Glyphosate Alternatives: Safer Weed Control for Farmers - with Frank Glatz - Managing Director, Contact BioSolutions

Q: How did the jump from health supplements to herbicides happen, and what evidence supports efficacy?

The founder's background in delivery technologies and health science led to adapting a bio-delivery approach to herbicides, using nature-identical fatty acids delivered with a specialized system to achieve bioavailable active ingredients in plants, with efficacy demonstrated through field studies and performance improvements over time as formulation and concentration evolved.

Premier Tech, Inno-3B, Artechno, USDA, Palantir, Advanced Growing Resources, Pairwise, Ball Horticultural Company, Ridder, RED Horticulture, AgroPlantae, Kemin Industries, Grodan, Source.ag, Verdant Partners, Deere, AGCO, and CNH.

Q: What is the current outlook for M&A in the AgTech space through 2026 and beyond?

Valuations have cooled after a period of inflation driven by a Climate Corporation benchmark, with a shift from revenue multiples to earnings multiples, making exit options tighter; private equity remains cautious until profitability stabilizes, while reverse acquisitions and strategic buyouts are becoming more prominent as traditional IPOs and early exits thin.

Interview: Afzal Hussain Mohammed Nakheeb

Q: What is the role of trade financing in enabling farmers to get paid fairly?

Trade financing is central; T57 envisions a platform where banks can see end-to-end transactions with smart contracts and risk visibility, enabling partial releases and pre-approved loans, thereby reducing delays and improving farmer access to capital.

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A weekly roundup of AgTech news focused on controlled environments, vertical farming, and the broader technology-enabled farming landscape. Episodes frequently track capital moves, strategic partnerships, and product launches across greenhouse tech, automation, and AI-enabled farming workflows. The show tends to feature high-level discussions with investors, operators, and technology providers, offering practical takeaways for practitioners seeking market context, funding signals, and deployment considerations. A notable strength is its ability to weave together deal announcements, geopolitical context, and regional deployment insights into a coherent view of how technology, policy, and capital converge in modern farming. This makes it part... more

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