(IN BRIEF) Yikri, supported by Entrepreneurs du Monde, has been awarded the prestigious €100,000 European Microfinance Award 2023 by the Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of Luxembourg. Yikri focuses on social microfinance as a means of poverty alleviation, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Awards, Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Society, Technology
Tagged Awards, Burkina Faso EIB, Christophe Schiltz, Entrepreneurs du Monde, European Microfinance Award 2023, Hunger, Innovative Poverty Alleviation, Maria Teresa, partnership, poverty, society, sustainability, Werner Hoyer, Yikri
(IN BRIEF) Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina has successfully secured €496 million (approximately $567 million) in long-term financing through the issuance of ESG-linked notes. The offering received significant interest from investors in Europe and North America. The funds will be used … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Financial, FrieslandCampina, Hans Janssen, partnership
(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut, a leading cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer, has appointed Amr Arafa as its Chief Digital Officer (CDO) to spearhead the company’s commitment to becoming an agile and tech-enabled organization. In this newly created role, Arafa will … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Amr Arafa, appointment, Barry Callebaut, Chief Digital Officer, leadership, Peter Feld
(IN BRIEF) Continental, a leading technology company, is showcasing its extensive product and service portfolio tailored to the agricultural sector at Agritechnica 2023. Under the theme “Our Smart Farming. For your harvest of tomorrow,” Continental presents a range of sustainable … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Automotive, Business, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Agritechnica 2023, Christian Kötz, Continental, innovative, Philip Nelles, Sustainable Smart Farming
(IN BRIEF) ZF, a leading technology company, is showcasing innovative technology solutions for the agriculture sector at Agritechnica 2023. The company’s offerings include vehicle motion control, drive line technology with continuously variable transmissions, braking technology with brake-by-wire solutions, electrification solutions … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Agricultural Technology Solutions, Agritechnica 2023, ZF
(IN BRIEF) MAN Engines has unveiled the MAN H4576, a hydrogen combustion engine designed for sustainable drive solutions in agricultural machinery and off-road applications. Based on the proven engine base of the D3876 diesel engine, the MAN H4576 offers a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Bosch Engineering, a pioneer in sensor technology, is introducing advanced sensor systems to enhance automation in agriculture. These high-performance surround sensors are designed to make farming more efficient and sustainable, particularly for agricultural machinery and autonomous field robots. … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged agricultural machinery, agriculture, Agritechnica, argicultural equipment, automation, autonomous field robots, Bosch Engineering, imaging radar, machine automation, Multicamera system, Philipp Kurek, radar, Sensors, surround sensor systems
(IN BRIEF) trinamiX, a subsidiary of BASF SE, will introduce its innovative technology for on-the-spot nutritional analysis of crops at Agritechnica, a major agricultural machinery trade fair in Hanover, Germany. The system includes a durable handheld device, a user-friendly mobile … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, Technology
Tagged agricultural machinery, agriculture, Agritechnica, BASF SE, crops, crops nutritional analysis of, farmers, FEED, food production management, mobile app, mobile spectroscopy solutions, Nils Mohmeyer, trinamiX, trinamiX Mobile NIR Spectroscopy Solution
(IN BRIEF) Dutch AgriTech company In Ovo has entered into a €40 million loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its proprietary Ella® technology. The technology enables the early identification of the sex of eggs through high-throughput … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Netherlands, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Dutch AgriTech, Ella® Technology, European Investment Bank, In Ovo, Kris Peeters, partnership, Poultry Egg Production, Stella Kyriakides, sustainability, Wouter Bruins
(IN BRIEF) Dairy companies Hochwald and FrieslandCampina have entered into a partnership to optimize milk collection and reduce transport costs and CO2 emissions. They will exchange member milk between their cooperatives, reducing the distance between dairy farms and processing locations. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) McDonald’s and FrieslandCampina have initiated a strategic partnership with the goal of accelerating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the production of dairy products supplied to McDonald’s restaurants in the Netherlands and Belgium. This collaboration builds on … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Crédit Agricole Italia have signed a €400 million agreement to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and agricultural companies. A significant portion of this funding, over 25%, will be directed towards environmental … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Investment, Italy, Small Business
Tagged agri-food sector, agricultural companies, Crédit Agricole Italia, EIB, energy efficiency transition, environmental sustainability, European Investment Bank, Gelsomina Vigliotti, Giampiero Maioli, Mid-Caps, renewable energy, SMEs
(IN BRIEF) An international research group conducted a study to understand which plants honeybees prefer when collecting nectar and pollen. Contrary to the perception of honeybees as generalists, the research found that they are selective in their choices. Honeybees’ selection … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Finland, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Management, News, Science
Tagged agriculture, Helena Wirta, Honeybees, nectar, pollen, Selective Pollinators, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Continental, a technology company, is set to unveil its latest smart farming solutions at Agritechnica 2023, under the theme “Our Smart Farming. For your harvest of tomorrow.” These solutions include AI-based systems, autonomous mobile robot solutions, sensors, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Agritechnica 2023, Continental, innovative, Mario Branco, ProViu 360, Smart Farming Solutions
(IN BRIEF) Anglo American plc is hosting a visit for analysts and investors to its Crop Nutrients business, focusing on the Woodsmith project in North Yorkshire, UK. Woodsmith is designed as a modern underground mine to produce POLY4, a natural … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Frank Sommer, who has been responsible for finances in the CLAAS Business Unit Grain for five years, has assumed the role of Senior Vice President Global Purchasing, effective October 1, 2023. This change is part of organizational adjustments … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a loan of up to €2 million to Union Bank to bolster financing in Albania’s agribusiness and tourism sectors, essential for the country’s economic growth. Union Bank becomes … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Albania, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged AATSF, agribusiness, Albania, Aleksandra Vukosavljevic, EBRD, Flutura Veipi, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, TOURISM, Union Bank
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has successfully acquired Ombrea, a leading French agrivoltaics company. Ombrea, established in 2016, specializes in integrating agriculture and solar power generation. With this acquisition, TotalEnergies aims to accelerate the development of agrivoltaic projects in France and worldwide, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Technology
Tagged acquisition, agricultural production, agrivoltaics, Christian Davico, French Renewable Energy Acceleration Law, green electricity generation, Julie Davico-Pahin, Ombrea, solar power, TotalEnergies, Vincent Stoquart
(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a leading producer of dimethyl disulfide (DMDS), is increasing its global production capacity of this vital additive at its Beaumont site in the United States. DMDS plays a crucial role in converting vegetable oils and agri-food waste … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Cargill and Solidaridad have initiated a strategic global partnership aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of farmers, promoting climate-friendly farming practices, and advancing conservation and responsible land use. Over a three-year period, the $4.6 million program will impact approximately … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Society
Tagged Argentina, Bolivia, Cargill, Climate, Colombia, Farmer Livelihoods, land use, Malaysia, Michaelyn Baur, palm oil, Paraguay, partnership, Solidaridad, soybean, sustainability, sustainable farming, Taryn Davis
(IN BRIEF) The Fergana Valley, a crucial agricultural region in Central Asia, faces a looming environmental crisis resulting from decades-old uranium mining activities. The aftermath of Soviet-era uranium mining, marked by abandoned mines, open tunnels, and improperly managed waste dumps, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The changing climate poses significant challenges, including wildfires, unpredictable rainfall, and heatwaves. To address these issues, there’s a global need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon markets, including voluntary carbon markets, provide a way to assign value to … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Government, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged ACORN, Carbon Markets, climate change, heatwaves, Rabobank, Small-Scale Farmers, Solidaridad, sustainability, unpredictable rainfall, wildfires
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is bolstering Egypt’s agribusiness sector with a $20 million loan to Afia International, a prominent manufacturer of edible vegetable oils and ghee in the country. This financing will primarily support … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Afia International, agribusiness, EBRD, EGYPT, ghee, partnership, Savola Group, sustainability, vegetable oils
(IN BRIEF) Compagnie Financière Africaine (COFINA) in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal, in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Commission support, have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the development of sustainable agricultural value chains. This agreement … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged agricultural, Alassane Dia, Ambroise Fayolle, Amed Sié Touré, COFINA, Cote d’Ivoire, EIB, Francesca Di Mauro, Jean-Marc Pisani, partnership, Senegal, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF Agricultural Solutions organized an event called “United for the Biggest Job on Earth” at the United Nations headquarters to bring together a global delegation of farmers from Europe and the United States. The event aimed to address … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €15 million venture debt loan agreement with CrowdFarming, an online platform connecting European farmers directly with consumers. Supported by the InvestEU program, this financing will enable CrowdFarming to enhance its … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Peru’s cocoa industry, experiencing rapid growth in exports, faces the challenge of complying with new European Union regulations aimed at reducing deforestation in agricultural commodities. Solidaridad, in collaboration with partner organizations and the Peruvian government, is coordinating efforts … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The USDA Biofuels Annual Report for September 2023 suggests that Neste, a renewable products refinery in Singapore, may have received fraudulent volumes of used cooking oil (UCO), specifically virgin palm oil from Indonesia, exported fraudulently as UCO via … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Management, News
Tagged Fraudulent Palm Oil Shipments, Neste, Singapore, USDA Report
(IN BRIEF) Bayer is making a significant investment of EUR 220 million in research and development (R&D) at its Monheim site in Germany, focusing on its Crop Protection business. This represents the company’s largest single investment in Crop Protection in … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Bayer, crop protection, Dr. Axel Trautwein, Dr. Robert Reiter, INNOVATION, investment, Rachel Rama, Regenerative Agriculture, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Pairwise and Bayer have entered into a new five-year, multi-million Dollar collaboration focusing on gene-edited short-stature corn. Building on their initial partnership for corn, soy, wheat, cotton, and canola, this collaboration aims to optimize and enhance gene-edited short-stature … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech
Tagged Bayer, Bob Reiter, Gene-Edited Short-Stature Corn, Pairwise, partnership, Smart Agriculture, sustainability, Tom Adams
(IN BRIEF) The annual Bee and Pollination Festival will be held at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden, showcasing the importance of pollinators in ecosystems and agriculture. The event, taking place on August 26 and 27, will feature talks by … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Environment, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged agriculture, Bee and Pollination Festival, biodiversity, Botanic Garden, Chris Morton, ecosystems, Jane Memmott, Miranda Bane, Monica Barlow, Nick Wray, pollinators, University of Bristol, Vital Role
(IN BRIEF) For the 18th consecutive year, ABP’s Port of Ipswich has maintained its position as the leading export port for agricultural products in the UK, surpassing other major ports like London, Bristol, and Great Yarmouth. The recently published UK … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has initiated a strategic partnership with Ukraine’s PrivatBank by issuing a €60 million risk-sharing instrument to facilitate €240 million in newly originated loans for critical industries, particularly agribusiness. PrivatBank, a … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged agribusiness, Critical Industries, EBRD, MSMEs, partnership, PrivatBank, sustainability, Ukrainian
(IN BRIEF) Yara, an international agricultural company, has announced executive appointments to its leadership team. Magnus Krogh Ankarstrand has been named EVP Corporate Development. Ankarstrand, who previously held roles as CEO of Yara Clean Ammonia, SVP Yara North America, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Industrial, Management, News, Norway
Tagged appointments, Jorge Noval, leadership, Magnus Krogh Ankarstrand, Svein Tore Holsether, Yara
(IN BRIEF) Yara Germany, the Bindewald & Gutting Milling Group, and Harry-Brot have formed a partnership to decarbonize cereal cultivation in Germany by using green fertilizers produced with renewable energy sources. Norwegian ammonia generated through hydropower will be processed into … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of York and The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen conducted a study in the Scottish inshore fishing towns of Mallaig and Oban, revealing that consumers are willing to pay significantly more for seafood if … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Suomen Lantakaasu Oy, a joint venture between Valio and St1, is making progress with the construction preparations for a biogas production plant in Kiuruvesi, Finland. The company has finalized the site location through consultations with residents and agreement … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SGS has established a new experimental field station for Crop Science in Benacazón, Spain. The facility, which includes walk-in plant growth chambers, greenhouses, and specialized laboratories, aims to support crop scientists in their research and enable integrated pest … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global leader in container logistics, emphasizes the need for technology adoption in the chemical supply chain to transform it from predictable to predictive, enable better decision-making, and develop more sustainable supply chains. Maersk sees significant opportunities … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has secured over £1.4 million in government funding for three research projects aimed at combating livestock diseases. Led by the Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, the projects will focus on lameness-associated endemic … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Combatting, Department for Environment, Dr Kannan Ganapathy, Ecological Sciences, FOOD, Livestock Diseases, partnership, Professor Diana Williams, Professor George Oikonomou, Professor Guy Poppy, Professor Matthew Baylis, RESEARCH, Rural Affairs (Defra), sustainability, University of Liverpool, University’s Institute of Infection, veterinary
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