Experts at a summit discussed the misalignment of traditional venture capital models with the agri-food sector's long innovation timelines, highlighting the need for more patient and flexible funding approaches. While some panellists suggested recalibrating expectations and strategies, others emphasized the importance of customer-centric innovation and government involvement. The consensus was that venture capital alone is insufficient, and a more diversified funding landscape involving government support and strategic partnerships is essential to drive meaningful innovation in agri-food systems.
Dutch animal nutrition group, De Heus, has agreed to acquire 100% of CJ Feed & Care’s operations in Vietnam, Indonesia, South Korea, Cambodia, and the Philippines, in a deal that significantly strengthens its presence across Asia.
Rita Rinaldo, Head of Projects and Studies Implementation Division at the European Space Agency, joined Conference Producer Louise Crauet for a Q&A ahead of the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London. They explored how ESA is supporting the futu …
Reza Rasoulpour, Vice President, Regulatory and Stewardship and R&D Sustainability at Corteva Agriscience, joined Conference Producer Louise Crauet for a Q&A ahead of the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London. They explored how Corteva is suppo …
Gustavo Palerosi Canerio, Vice President of Agricultural Solutions at BASF, joined Conference Producer Louise Crauet for a Q&A ahead of the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London. They explored how BASF is working to support farmers in Europe th …
Andy Jakubowski, Global Head of R&D Digital at Syngenta Seeds, sat down with Conference Producer Louise Crauet ahead of his appearance as a speaker at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London, to explore how artificial intelligence and machine …
Matt Crisp, Founder and Executive Chairman of Quercus Biosolutions, spoke with Conference Producer Louise Crauet ahead of his appearance at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London, to discuss why his company has chosen now to emerge from stea …
Matteo Vanotti, CEO of xFarm Technologies, sat down with Conference Producer Louise Crauet ahead of his appearance as a speaker at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London, to discuss how digital platforms are transforming agriculture. Data …
Global innovators will showcase early-stage technology that could change the way we feed the world, when the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit meets in London on September 22–23. What if soil could share its secrets, we could eavesdrop on insects, or …
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