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  • Cibus Capital LLP has launched Cibus Carbon to invest in Australian carbon projects, aiming to deliver 11.25 million Australian Carbon Credit Units over 30 years with a AUD 300 million fundraise. The fund targets the rapidly growing Australian carbon credit market, expected to become the world's largest by 2030 due to increasing regulatory and voluntary demand, and plans to plant tree species on selected sites using a proprietary land selection system.
  • The article discusses the translation of military R&D into agri-tech, highlighting innovations like drones and AI for precision agriculture. Experts at a summit in London emphasize the importance of strategic planning and rapid innovation from military practices to improve agriculture's productivity and sustainability. While military-style rapid iteration aids in scaling agri-tech solutions, caution is advised against blindly adopting defence strategies without considering agriculture's unique diversity. The UK government is supporting agri-tech growth with initiatives, but deeper strategic planning is needed to secure food capabilities in Europe.
  • Ag giant Syngenta continues to evolve its digital platform with the help of AI and partnerships.

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From Space to Soil: How the European Space Agency is Revolutionising Agriculture
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 …
Scaling Scientific Breakthroughs to Solutions for Farmers: Corteva Agriscience Q&A
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 …
Food Security, Farmer Viability, and a Path to Sustainable Agriculture: BASF Q&A
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 …
Syngenta Seeds: Harnessing AI for Faster, Smarter Breeding
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 …
Quercus Biosolutions: Redefining Crop Protection with Mini Proteins
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 …
xFarm Technologies: How Data is Shaping the Future of Farming
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 …
Tech That Could Transform Global Agriculture: Innovators at World Agri-Tech London
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 …