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AgTech Navigator News
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The commodity buyer is pushing further up the value chain with an investment in Brazilian ethanol producer FS
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The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), hosted by the World Bank, has launched a $163 million funding initiative targeting smallholder farmers in some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable countries, as global hunger rises due to conflict, climate shocks, economic volatility, and surging input costs. The new call prioritizes fragile and conflict-affected states, encourages integrated solutions that address climate resilience, nutrition, and women’s empowerment, and aims to fill the gap left by declining development aid. Since 2010, GAFSP has mobilized over $2.46 billion to support agri-food investments in 53 low-income countries, with a focus on high-risk environments. Governments have until September 2026 to apply, with funding decisions expected in early 2027.
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Ethanol blending at 15% will provide stability to corn growers who are expecting a fourth year of net losses
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Oishii, a US-based indoor vertical farming company, has secured $150 million in Series C funding, distinguishing itself from industry peers by focusing on premium crop differentiation, disciplined scaling, and robotics-led efficiency. Unlike failed competitors who struggled with high costs and low-margin crops, Oishii has built its model around high-value strawberries and deep automation, allowing for greater precision and quality control. The company's approach emphasizes aligning production with real retail demand and gradually expanding its product offerings, while leveraging automation and innovation to drive efficiency. This strategy has positioned Oishii as a rare success in a sector challenged by bankruptcies, suggesting a more sustainable path forward for vertical farming.
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