YC-backed Four Growers builds robots to help solve greenhouse labor shortages
When Brandon Contino and co-founder Dan Chi were developing Four Growers’ produce-harvesting robots, they practically lived in a greenhouse for an entire year. They coded at a small desk tucked in the back corner …
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AgroSpheres and BASF Announce Major Strategic Partnership
Codevelop and Commercialize Category-Defining Broad-Spectrum Bioinsecticide Charlottesville, VA and Limburgerhof, Germany — October 21, 2024 — AgroSpheres, a biotechnology leader in sustainable crop protection and crop …
AgroSpheres Secures $37M Series B Funding – Pushes for Growth
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, September 30, 2024 – AgroSpheres Inc. (AGS), a biotechnology leader in sustainable crop protection and crop health, today announced the final close of …
Plant Health Care Shares Jump After Company Agrees to GBP33 Mln Indian Takeover
By Cristina Gallardo Plant Health Care shares rose 48% after the London-listed company said that it has agreed to a 32.8 million pounds ($41.6 million) …
Enhanced Predictability through Integrated Autonomous Growing Solutions
The horticulture industry continuously seeks innovative solutions to enhance crop yield, quality, and predictability. In January 2024, Koidra, a leader in intelligent automation, and Delphy, …
RTP crop protection firm extends funding round to $15 million
RTP crop protection firm extends funding round to $15 million RTP firm 5Metis raises $5.5 million in Series A extension. By Zac Ezzone – Staff writer, …
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