PecSmart Secures Funding on EqSeed
06/04/2024
Brazilian agtech startup, PecSmart, successfully completed a recent funding round of approximately USD 165,000 (or R$835,000) on the EqSeed platform. Utilizing IoT and artificial intelligence,
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Brazil’s Agrotools Enters Ecuador and Peru with Banco Pichincha
03/04/2024
Agrotools, a Brazilian agtech company approaching its 18th anniversary, is strategically expanding its international footprint after partnering with Pichincha, a leading Ecuadorian bank. Pichincha is
Agrifood Sector Urged to Take Urgent Action on Climate Crisis
30/03/2024
A consortium of leading organizations in sustainability and business has issued a clarion call to the agrifood sector, stressing the pivotal role it must play
Uruguay Adopts New Regulations for Gene-Edited Crop Approval Process
29/03/2024
In a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing agricultural, aquacultural, and forestry production, the Ministries of Environment and Livestock, Agriculture, and Fisheries in Uruguay have embarked
Tackling Food Insecurity in LatAm: Leaders Convene at FAO Regional Conference in Guyana
27/03/2024
In a gathering marked by sober reflections and urgent calls for action, the Ministerial Segment of the 38th Session of the Food and Agriculture Organization
Ainwater and Cuencas Sustentables Win IDB Lab’s Water Challenge
24/03/2024
The AquaCerta Challenge, aimed at fortifying water systems and fostering innovation in the Latin America and Caribbean region, has successfully concluded its latest round, with
Cromai, B4 Waste & PhageLab Wins South Summit Brazil 2024 Startup Competition
24/03/2024
In a gathering that celebrated innovation and entrepreneurship, Cromai, a Brazilian agtech startup, stood out as the ultimate victor at the South Summit Brazil 2024
US Senate Acts to Block Paraguayan Beef Imports
24/03/2024
The United States Senate has moved decisively to prevent the importation of fresh beef from Paraguay, citing concerns over safety and compliance with agricultural standards.
Givaudan and FoodHack launch the FoodTech World Cup
22/03/2024
Givaudan and FoodHack are joining forces to host the FoodTech World Cup – A global tournament to uncover the industry’s most talented entrepreneurs. Applications are
Interview With Laurens Klerkx, Professor of Agrifood Innovation at Universidad de Talca
21/03/2024
Meet Laurens Klerkx, Professor of Agrifood Innovation and Transition at Universidad de Talca, whose journey from Wageningen University in the Netherlands to Chile is marked