Farming Futures

Featuring NeoFarm, Nutrien, Nitricity, GDM, MustGrow Biologics, Good Agriculture, QA Farmer, Hasfarm, Grow-tec, and Greener Pastures.

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Diletta Di Iorio
September 12, 2025

Good morning, growers,

This week’s AgTech Digest covers developments in farm automation, biofertility, controlled environment agriculture, and agribusiness strategy.

NeoFarm raised €30 million to expand robotic organic farms in Europe. Good Agriculture secured $1.5 million for its AI-based farm management platform, and QA Farmer launched a mobile app for row crop producers. Hasfarm announced a planned A$270 million acquisition of Lynch Group, and Greener Pastures introduced a kiwifruit investment fund linked to New Zealand’s investor visa program.

Nutrien is divesting its stake in Profertil for $600 million. MustGrow Biologics obtained a $2 million credit line to scale production, while Nitricity raised $50 million to build a low-emission fertilizer plant. GDM acquired full ownership of AgReliant Genetics to expand its seed portfolio.

Grow-tec published results from its vertical farming facility, highlighting water savings and yield metrics, with plans for further crop trials and international expansion.

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AGRITECH & PRECISION AGRICULTURE
AgTech & Precision Agriculture Highlights: New Funding Round, New Acquisition & More!

NeoFarm Raises €30M to Scale Robotic Organic Farms

  • French agtech startup NeoFarm secured €30 million in Series B funding, co-led by ADEME Investissement and Eurazeo Smart City.

  • Funds will support a 25-hectare flagship farm in Lisses, Essonne, set to launch by late 2025.

  • The site will include greenhouses, biodiversity zones, robotic tools, and on-site vegetable processing.

  • Target production capacity is 1,300 tons of organic vegetables annually, grown without chemical inputs.

  • NeoFarm plans to deploy over 25 similar large-scale farms across Europe by 2030.

  • The company integrates agroecology, robotics, and farm management software to improve sustainability and food sovereignty.

Good Agriculture Secures $1.5M Seed Round

  • Agtech startup Good Agriculture raised $1.5 million in seed funding, led by Nicely Road.

  • The company offers an AI-powered platform that streamlines administrative tasks for farmers.

  • Tools such as Digital Farm Hand and Farm Funding Match aim to boost farmer efficiency and profitability.

  • The platform encourages adoption of regenerative agriculture by reducing operational friction.

QA Farmer Launches All-in-One Mobile App for Row Crops

  • QA Farmer released a mobile app for row crop farmers, available on Apple App Store and Google Play.

  • The app consolidates weather forecasts, grain prices, bin inventory, and agronomy tools.

  • Features include field-specific forecasts, local elevator bids, spray timing alerts, and agronomist connections via FarmQA.

  • The app was introduced at the Big Iron Farm Show in Fargo, North Dakota.

Hasfarm to Acquire Lynch Group for A$270M

  • Hasfarm Holdings Limited signed a Scheme Implementation Agreement to acquire Lynch Group Holdings Limited for ~A$270 million.

  • Lynch shareholders will receive A$2.245 per share in cash, pending approval and independent review.

  • The acquisition aims to create a vertically integrated floriculture platform spanning Vietnam, China, and Indonesia.

  • The combined entity targets improved supply chain efficiency and expanded market access in China, Japan, and Australia.

Greener Pastures NZ Launches Kiwifruit Investment Fund

  • Greener Pastures New Zealand launched the Kiwifruit Fund under New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus visa program.

  • The fund focuses on kiwifruit orchards and Zespri shares to support national agriculture and land ownership.

  • This is the third such fund from Greener Pastures and Origin Capital Partners, managing over NZD 225 million in kiwifruit assets.

  • A Diversified Fund option is also available for investors seeking lower-risk visa pathways.

PLANT SCIENCE & AGRIBUSINESS
Plant Science & Agribusiness Updates: New Initiative, Funding Round & More!

Nutrien Ltd. Divests Stake in Profertil S.A.

  • Nutrien Ltd. is selling its 50% stake in Profertil S.A. for approximately US$600 million (pre-tax).

  • Buyers include Adecoagro S.A. and Asociacion de Cooperativas Argentinas Coop Ltda.

  • The sale supports Nutrien's strategy to focus on core assets and strengthen its financial position.

  • Proceeds will go toward growth investments, share buybacks, and debt reduction.

  • The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025, pending closing conditions and right of first refusal.

  • Profertil previously contributed about US$60 million annually to Nutrien’s Nitrogen segment.

MustGrow Biologics Secures $2M Credit Line

  • MustGrow Biologics obtained a $2 million credit line from CIBC, backed by Export Development Canada.

  • Funds will support production of the biofertility product TerraSante™ for U.S. market demand.

  • The credit also provides working capital for Canadian distributor NexusBioAg.

  • Loan terms include an interest rate of prime +1%, currently totaling 5.95%.

  • The company plans to pursue a larger credit facility to meet growing product demand.

Nitricity Raises $50M for Organic Fertilizer Plant

  • Nitricity closed a $50 million Series B funding round, co-led by World Fund and Khosla Ventures.

  • Funding will support construction of its first organic fertilizer plant in Delhi, California, operational in 2026.

  • The plant will produce Ash Tea, a liquid organic fertilizer made from almond shells and renewable inputs.

  • Ash Tea is positioned as a cost-effective, low-emission alternative to conventional fertilizers.

  • Capital will also support U.S. and European expansion, hiring, and R&D.

  • Nitricity has offtake agreements through 2028 and a production pipeline exceeding $150 million.

GDM Acquires Full Ownership of AgReliant Genetics

  • GDM has acquired the remaining 50% stake in AgReliant Genetics from Vilmorin & Cie and KWS.

  • The deal expands GDM’s footprint in North American corn and soybean genetics.

  • AgReliant brands (AgriGold®, LG Seeds, PRIDE® Seeds) and corn R&D assets will be integrated into GDM.

  • The combined company now holds one of the largest temperate corn germplasm pools globally.

  • GDM operates the fourth-largest corn research program in North America.

  • Brian Barker, former AgReliant CEO, is appointed President of GDM North America.

CEA
CEA Updates: New Initiatives & More!

Grow-tec Publishes Case Study on Indoor Vertical Farming

  • Grow-tec, an Israeli agtech firm with 20 years in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), released a case study on its indoor vertical farming facility.

  • The study outlines technical feasibility, crop protocols, and investor-focused economic models.

  • Reported results include yields four times higher than open-field farming and over 90% water savings.

  • The 460 m² facility, operational since 2020, utilizes mobile racks, climate control, and recirculating hydroponics. The system enables year-round cultivation of fruiting crops without pesticide use.

  • Performance metrics include tomato yields of ~790 kg/m²/year and cucumber yields of ~1100 kg/m²/year. Grow-tec is trialing new crops and planning international expansion in the next 2–5 years.

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OTHER NEWS
Other Updates: New Funding Round, New Initiative & More!

  • Cairnspring Mills secures $1 million from more than 500 investors in under a month on Wefunder. The campaign ranked #1 among July launches on Wefunder and #2 nationwide, according to Kingscrowd. The company is expanding capacity with a new mill in Pendleton, Oregon, in partnership with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR).

  • Meristem Crop Performance introduced a 0% financing option with Farm Growth Financial, available through December 2026. The program applies exclusively to Meristem products, with streamlined approvals and limits up to $500,000. Farmers must take delivery by December 20, 2025, to access the no-payment, no-interest offer. A 1.99% financing option is available for deliveries after the deadline, through the 2026 crop year.

  • USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden signed a block grant with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS). The grant provides $221.2 million in federal assistance for recovery after Hurricane Helene. Funding will cover infrastructure, timber, market, and future year revenue losses. The support is part of a broader $30 billion disaster assistance program authorized by the American Relief Act, 2025.

  • La Caisse commits AU$200 million alongside AU$50 million from CEFC to create Meldora.Gunn Agri Partners will manage the new platform focused on sustainable agriculture and carbon credits. Meldora’s first acquisition is a 15,000-hectare farm in Central Queensland.

  • Rainforest Alliance has launched a new Regenerative Agriculture Standard to support farmers and ecosystems. Certified regenerative products will feature a distinct seal starting in early 2026. Coffee is the first crop to be certified, with cocoa, citrus, and tea to follow.

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