Strategic Moves - Oct 2025

Corteva partners with Profluent to accelerate AI-driven gene editing

Corteva has partnered with Profluent Bio to incorporate the ProGen3 platform into its Genlytix ecosystem, creating new gene-editing tools for more resilient crops. Strategic deal; financial terms undisclosed; global scope.Source: [AgTech Navigator] AgTechNavigator.com

Gowan acquires Ceradis, boosting biocontrol portfolio in Europe and the U.S.

The acquisition brings Dutch company Ceradis’ bio-mineral and biocontrol technologies into the Gowan Group, targeting commercial expansion and low-residue disease-management solutions. The transaction strengthens regulatory presence.Source: [Pymwymic] Pymwymic

Bayer establishes first Midwest ForwardFarm in partnership with Cornfed Farms

The partnership creates a technology showcase for sustainable practices, digital tools, and integrated management — connecting farmers, academia, and channel partners. The initiative increases proximity to growers and accelerates adoption in the field.Source: [American Ag Network] American Ag Network

Phagos raises USD 30 million for phage-based animal therapies

French company Phagos has secured a Series A round to advance alternative antibiotic therapies based on bacteriophages for poultry, cattle, swine, and aquaculture. Scaling and international expansion are planned.Source: [AgFunderNews] AgFunderNews

Vive Crop Protection raises USD 10 million for nano-formulated crop protection

The Canadian company will accelerate R&D and registration of reformulated crop-protection products using nanotechnology, shortening time-to-market and improving efficiency in cereals and canola. The round was oversubscribed.Source: [RealAgriculture] realagriculture.com

Aydi raises USD 7.5 million for AI agronomy assistant

The Middle Eastern startup will fund the commercial launch of its agronomy copilot, which integrates soil, climate, and satellite data to deliver explainable recommendations to farmers. Seed round led by regional VCs.Source: [Wamda] wamda.com

InSoil and Anew Climate sign agreement for 500,000 soil-carbon removals

A four-year partnership will monetize verified carbon credits on Lithuanian farms using regenerative practices, opening a new revenue stream for European farmers.Source: [AgTech Navigator] AgTechNavigator.com

Air New Zealand invests in removal credits to restore native forests

The airline committed to purchasing 8,000 tons of carbon-removal credits by 2030 via My Native Forest, strengthening the high-standard voluntary market and funding local forest restoration. Impact extends to agroforestry chains.Source: [Carbon Herald] Carbon Herald

Checkerspot partners with Huvepharma for large-scale lipid bioproducts

The collaboration industrializes specialty lipids via biomanufacturing, with potential applications in animal health and nutrition. The partnership signals the growing maturity of the agro-applied bioeconomy.Source: [AgFunderNews] AgFunderNews