Syngenta, Doktar, Trapview, DJI Agriculture, CLAAS, Origin Agritech Ltd., Shandong Shunfeng Biotechnology Co., Ltd., China Agricultural University, IBI Ag, Corteva Inc., The Trendlines Group, Bandera Capital, FirstImagine Ventures, Bindwell, General Catalyst, A Capital

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring Syngenta's new open platform for digital agriculture, major funding rounds for bioinsecticides and AI-driven pesticide discovery, and significant expansions in vertical farming and greenhouse automation. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Plant Science: AI-driven gene editing partnerships, $10 million Series A for antibody-based bioinsecticides, $6 million seed round for AI-driven pesticide discovery, nitrogen monitoring across Europe, and patented antifungal corn technologyAgTech & Innovation: Syngenta's Cropwise Open Platform launch, DJI Agriculture's new drone models, CLAAS's record-breaking JAGUAR 1000 series forage harvester, and Doktar's automated pest monitoring partnershipCEA & Market Dynamics: GoodLeaf Farms raises $52 million, Harvest Singularity invests $66 million in Florida facility, SAIA Agrobotics secures €10 million for greenhouse automation, and Agroz Inc. expands into GCC and Southeast AsiaClimate & Sustainability: Gates Foundation's $1.4 billion climate adaptation commitment, strategic partnerships in regenerative agriculture, and innovative funding for plastic-free fertilizers and cultivated leatherEvents: Myplant & Garden Middle East in Dubai, World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit Dubai, and Indoor Ag-Con in Las VegasRead The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWS----------------------------------------------------Stay up to date on the latest in AgTech with IGROW NEWSSubscribe to Vertical Farming PodcastPowered by The AgTech Media Group----------------------------------------------------