Nitrate pollution is a concern on dairies around the world; however, California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) secretary Karen Ross sees dairy nitrates as an environmental and economic opportunity.  So does Jason Prapas, a mechanical engineer. 

Are aquatic plants the answer for converting waste into animal feed? Fyto’s Jason Prapas has the answer on today’s Future of Agriculture podcast. 

US-based agtech startup Fyto has raised $15 million in Series A funding for its specialized aquatic “superplants” that can be used for animal feed, food and soil health ingredients...

FYTO’s crops, which include a type of duckweed called lemna, can be used as a protein-rich alternative for traditional animal feed ingredients, plant-based foods, biofertilizers...

The first Global Dairy Tech Start-up Spotlight informed dairy farmers and the dairy industry about the latest dairy technologies...

Fast-growing aquatic plants such as lemna present an intriguing new sustainable protein source for humans and animals, provided you can find ways to grow and process them cost-effectively, which is easier said than done.

Today's guest is Jason Prapas, CEO and Founder of FYTO, which is a technology company that is unlocking the potential of nutrient-rich aquatic plants to reduce the emissions and water footprint of food production, starting with cattle cultivation.

The Petaluma, California–based company is developing both hardware and software to automate and scale the production of aquatic plants...

"Our Common Ground" series brings together food and fiber producers, conservationists, scientists and other experts to address local, regional and global challenges

The hunger for alternative protein and non-synthetic approaches to cultivation are inspiring new innovation recipes for animal health and aquaculture.

To advance manure recycling and innovative products development, CDFA awarded $2 Million dollars to FYTO for a project titled, “Aquatic Crop Production as a Nutrient-to-Feed Solution for California Dairies”.

Fyto grows aquatic plants in tanks, which take up less room and use fewer resources than traditional cow-feed farming. And the cows seem to love it.

-Fyto, the company leveraging automation to unlock the power of specialized aquatic plants, announced today it has raised $15 million in Series A funding. The round was led by GV (formerly Google Ventures)...

Can the consumption of fresh milk and dairy products fit in the new normal of milk alternatives? What does the future hold for dairy farming? 

Mastitis detection and feed monitoring are just some of the technologies helping to solve dairy issues.

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