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AgTech Navigator News
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Resurrect Bio, a Norwich-based ag-biotech company, is revolutionising crop protection by using its proprietary AI platform, FloraFold®, to restore suppressed native plant immune genes through gene editing. Founded by Professors Sophien Kamoun, Tolga Bozkurt, and CEO Dr. Cian Duggan, the company recently raised $8.1 million in Series A funding to scale its discovery engine and accelerate commercial licensing of traits across major crops like soybean, corn, and wheat. By focusing on plant-specific AI and in-planta testing, Resurrect Bio aims to develop traits that offer durable resistance to pathogens, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable agriculture.
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Proposed green ammonia facilities in Minnesota will boost local supply of fertiliser, while providing an opportunity for companies to invest in Scope 3 greenhouse gas reductions.
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Agtech start-up AgriPass is gaining commercial traction with its weeding robot, with $1 million in projected revenues for 2026
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Syngenta will cease global production of paraquat by June 2026 due to competitive pressures from generics and intensifying legal scrutiny, as the herbicide faces allegations of contributing to Parkinson’s disease and is banned in over 70 countries. The decision, framed as a pivot towards innovation and sustainability, highlights the urgent need for new weed-control chemistries as the industry grapples with outdated solutions and rising weed resistance, with companies like Moa Technology and Bindbridge leading efforts to develop novel, safer alternatives.