The two companies will jointly develop and market biotech products for pest control and plant growth.
BrightFarms executive predicts 700% growth for greenhouses that minimise transport costs by building near retail locations.
The funding will be used to expand and develop the cannabis packaging product line at FunkSac.
The publicly-traded REIT has made a series of acquisitions since the beginning of the quarter.
The alternative assets firm looks to access Asia while sticking to its water-rights strategy.
Organics make up less than 1% of US corn and soy acreage despite higher returns.
Sembrador says it has a commitment from IDB and expects one from the Colombian government.
The Department of Agriculture is providing $173m to finance small-scale renewable energy projects for rural businesses and farms.
Experts at the Agri Investor Forum 2015 in Chicago say innovations from outside big agribusiness will move future markets.
The firm acquired Pharmaq in 2013 for about €250m and is selling it to Zoetis for $765m.