Nets and fabrics manufacturer Arrigoni has launched Agritela Lux, a reflective mulching fabric designed to improve the colouring of fruits, making it more homogeneous
Agriculture
Global smart agriculture market to garner US$29.23bn by 2027, says report
The global smart agriculture industry was pegged at US$16.74bn in 2019 and is projected to reach US$29.23bn by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 9.7% from 2021 to 2027, according to a report by Allied Market Research
Vertical farming: IDTechEx research asks how big is too big
The recent IDTechEx report ‘Vertical Farming 2020-2030’ explores the technologies and market factors that shape this rapidly expanding industry
Infarm raises US$170mn funding to further develop its vertical farming network
Vertical farming company Infarm has raised US$170mn investment in the first close of a Series C funding round, which is expected to reach US$200mn
Syngenta introduces digital platform to empower farmers’ seed decisions
To help farmers further maximise profit potential through data-driven seed recommendations, agriculture company Syngenta and NK Seeds have launched the Cropwise Seed Selector