# ADAMA, BASF, xFarm Technologies, ISFA, Hexagon Bio, AeroFarms, Ardabelle Capital, Trinity AgTech, GrowUp Farms, Sun Capital, Agreenculture, Supernova Invest, Future Food Fund, Unilis (Unigrains Group), CDotBio, Ginkgo Bioworks, Agricen, and Micropep Technologies.

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Published: 2026-01-09T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring market corrections and bankruptcies revealing structural challenges, biological crop protection innovations from Micropep Technologies, and strategic partnerships advancing fungicide development and sustainable farming practices. Let's get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: Market Analysis: AgTech bankruptcies and structural market correction; indoor farming crop trends analysis Biological Innovation: Micropep Technologies' platform-driven peptides for crop protection Strategic Partnerships: ADAMA and BASF fungicide co-development; xFarm Technologies and ISFA almond farming collaboration Technology Advancement: Hexagon Bio biological research; Trinity AgTech precision agriculture; CDotBio crop health biologicals Investment & Corporate Activity: Agreenculture raises six million euros Series A; Ardabelle Capital expands agriculture investments; GrowUp Farms acquired by Sun Capital; AeroFarms winds down operations Production Optimization: Ginkgo Bioworks and Agricen complete fermentation collaboration Events: Future of Food Summit in London and Indoor Ag-Con in Las Vegas Read The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWS ---------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date on the latest in AgTech with IGROW NEWS Subscribe to Vertical Farming Podcast Powered by The AgTech Media Group ---------------------------------------------------- Mentioned in this episode: 2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews 2025 Precision Ag Report 2025 Precision Ag Report by iGrowNews 2025 Precision Ag Report

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