Chuck Stanley
Radicle is targeting $15m and will provide seed money and consulting services to genomics, seed tech, biological inputs, data and analytics companies.
A World Economic Forum panel said rural development and technology are needed for the region to take advantage of its strong resources and boost production.
Saudi government-owned agri specialist has increased its holding in G3 Global Grain Group by buying Bunge shares.
The capital includes a recent $30m pledge from the University of Michigan Regents, with soft commitments pushing the debt fund above $500m.
The Dutch bank and technology incubator RocketSpace have launched a food and agtech accelerator.
Despite worries about competition for land over food and fuel production leading to food security fears, a DOE report says bioenergy and food security can be mutually supportive.
Experts on the country's economy say its growing agri sector is limited by poor infrastructure, with transportation a particular issue.
More federal investment in research in the sector would provide 'return potential', argues a report.
Low competition and high barriers to entry into agriculture make AMERRA's specialised strategy a strong bet, the University of Michigan Board of Regents' CFO has written.
US agri groups spoke in favour of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership deal before a US House of Representatives sub-committee.