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December 23, 2021

14 agritech startups to watch, according to top investors

Climate change and a booming population make a revolution in farming vital to the world's health. Here are 14 agritech startups looking to change the game


Amelie Bahr

7 min read

By 2050, our food system will need to provide for an estimated 9.7bn people. Add to that the threat that climate change poses to our food security, and it’s clear that agriculture needs to adapt, fast.

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