As climate concerns grow, RUNFASTER4EU takes aim at reducing land pressure and carbon intensity through oil crop cultivation on marginal lands. The €19.9M project, launched in July 2025, involves major plant upgrades in Italy and introduces sustainable alternatives for bioherbicides, bioplastics, and vertical farming materials—advancing climate tech across Europe. Read more
The Farming Evolution: Why Tech is Not Replacing Tradition, But Enhancing It
Mike Hemman, President of Orbia Precision Agriculture (Netafim) North America, explains how modern farming blends generational know-how with precision tools like IoT sensors, GPS, drones, and robotics. From cutting water use by 50% to boosting yields up to 50%, technology is enhancing — not replacing — the art of farming in a changing climate...
Toronto-Based Startup Coming to the Rescue of Orchards
The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) today unveiled the fourth in a series of 11 stories illustrating the success of its two 2023 funding calls. CAAIN’s mandate from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is to fund technological...
