(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen’s Faculty of Science and Engineering has received two €6.7 million grants for research into biodiversity restoration in farming regions and the origins of life on Earth and beyond. Led by Professors Han Olff and … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged "CurveBend" project, biodiversity, Communities, East Africa, Inge Loes ten Kate, Interdisciplinary Teams, Netherlands, Origins of Life Research, partnership, Professors Han Olff, South America, sustainability, University of Groningen
(IN BRIEF) The EIB has provided Oceanloop with a €35 million loan to support the expansion of its sustainable shrimp farming technology, allowing the company to grow operations in Germany and establish a large-scale farm in Gran Canaria. This investment … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged aquaculture, EIB, expansion, Fabian Riedel, Germany, investment, Land-Based Shrimp Farming, Nicola Beer, Oceanloop, partnership, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €10.3 billion to support various European sectors, including agriculture, energy, water, education, and innovation. This funding includes €900 million for immediate reconstruction in flood-affected areas and a landmark €3 billion initiative … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged agriculture, Climate-Resilient, EIB, ENERGY, Europe, infrastructure, Nadia Calviño, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Syngenta Crop Protection and Maersk have renewed their fourth-party logistics (4PL) partnership for five more years, focusing on sustainable, optimized supply chain solutions. This extension builds on their joint commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with both companies … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Dimitris Armenakis, Innovation Denmark, Maersk, Mike Hollands, partnership, supply chain, sustainability, Switzerland, Syngenta
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has introduced a pioneering risk-sharing facility in Moldova with OTP Bank, enabling €30 million in new financing aimed at supporting the country’s MSMEs, particularly in agriculture and trade. This EU-backed … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, Moldova, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged agriculture, Bogdan Spuza, Catarina Bjorlin Hansen, EBRD, Financial, Moldovan, MSMEs, OTP Bank Moldova, partnership, sustainability, trade
(IN BRIEF) Finnish land-based fish farming company Fifax has secured a €2.5 million loan from Nefco to boost its Eckerö facility, one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. Using environmentally friendly Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), Fifax recycles … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged eco-friendly, expansion, Fifax, fish farming, Helena Lähteenmäki, investment, NEFCO, northern Europe, partnership, Samppa Ruohtula, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut is celebrating Cocoa Horizons Week to showcase its commitment to sustainable cocoa sourcing and improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers through its Cocoa Horizons Foundation. Founded in 2015, the foundation focuses on addressing challenges in cocoa … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Barry Callebaut, cocoa farmers, Cocoa Horizons Week, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF has partnered with Acadian Plant Health™ to expand its BioSolutions portfolio by incorporating seaweed-based biostimulants. These biostimulants, derived from Ascophyllum nodosum, help crops withstand stressors like heat and drought, supporting sustainable agriculture. The collaboration will distribute these … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Acadian Plant Health, Ascophyllum nodosum, BASF, CANADA, Climate-Resilient Farming, Marko Grozdanovic, partnership, Seaweed Biostimulants, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) New Holland has introduced the next generation of its T5 Dual Command tractor range, featuring a modern exterior and enhanced functionality aimed at improving productivity and operator comfort. The updated lineup, showcased at the Sommet de l’Élevage fair … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) On World Coffee Day, Solidaridad highlights its ongoing commitment to supporting small-scale coffee farmers as they transform into climate advocates and community leaders. Since launching the world’s first Fairtrade coffee in Mexico in the 1980s, Solidaridad has tackled … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the winners of the 2024 AgVenture Startup Competition, recognizing innovative startups that are developing green technology solutions for the agriculture and food sectors. The winners—Proofminder, Green Growth, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Awards, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 2024 AgVenture Startup Competition, Agrifood Sector, Andrew D. Ive, Awards, EBRD, Ervin Luga, Green Tech Innovations, leadership, Natalia Zhukova, Spain, sustainability, winners
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has launched its first agri-PV park, Symbizon, in the Netherlands, which combines solar energy generation with agriculture. Though small at 0.7 MWp capacity, the project aims to optimize the coexistence of solar panels and farming, with solar … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Agri-PV Park, Eric Tonnaer, farming, Netherlands, partnership, solar power, sustainability, Symbizon, Vattenfall
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has reduced interest rates on four of its Green Loans for Business to support UK agriculture and SMEs in their efforts to reduce emissions and enhance biodiversity. This move is part of Barclays’ commitment to financing the … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Adam White, agriculture, Barclays, biodiversity, net zero, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, UK farmers
(IN BRIEF) BASF has released its second Responsible Sourcing Report, highlighting progress in sustainable sourcing within its Care Chemicals division. Key achievements in 2023 include sourcing 96% of palm oil from RSPO-certified mills, expanding partnerships with Solidaridad to support smallholder … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged BASF partnerships, Solidaridad, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BayWa AG has appointed Michael Baur, a restructuring expert from AlixPartners, as Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) to guide the company through its financial difficulties. Baur has been working with BayWa’s management to stabilize the business and will now … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged appointment, BayWa AG, Financial Recovery, leadership, Marcus Pöllinger, Michael Baur
(IN BRIEF) Research from the University of Bristol and the University of Texas at Austin has found that flupyradifurone, a new pesticide designed to replace banned neonicotinoids, poses significant risks to mason bees. The pesticide caused 100% mortality in exposed … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged flupyradifurone, Pesticide, pollinators, RESEARCH, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) Symrise has launched a sustainable sourcing initiative to ensure the long-term availability of natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. In response to climate change, geopolitical challenges, and increasing demand for eco-friendly products, Symrise has implemented a … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged innovative, Natural Ingredients, sustainability, Symrise
(IN BRIEF) BII, FMO, and the UK Government’s Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office have partnered to expand the CASA technical assistance facility, aiming to address the significant financing gap faced by agribusinesses in developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. With … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, United Kingdom
Tagged British International Investment (BII), Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness (CASA), FMO, partnership, sustainability, UK Government’s Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
(IN BRIEF) Sainsbury’s has launched the Sainsbury’s Egg Group, an industry-first initiative designed to support over 100 UK egg farmers by ensuring financial stability, promoting sustainable practices, and improving animal welfare. The group will guarantee that farmers receive at least … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged Egg Farmer Group, Gavin Hodgson, Gillian Potter, Sainsbury, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Yara International ASA has announced the divestment of its fertilizer import and distribution subsidiary in Ivory Coast as part of a strategic shift to focus on high-potential markets in Africa. This move is aligned with Yara’s 2030 Africa … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Lindsay Goldberg, a private equity firm specializing in family and founder-led businesses, has acquired a controlling interest in Golden State Foods (GSF), a major supplier in the foodservice and retail industries. The Wetterau family, who have been long-time … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, BCLP, Financial, Golden State Foods, investment, Lindsay Goldberg, partnership, USA, Wetterau family
(IN BRIEF) DLG (German Agricultural Society) has implemented Deutsche Telekom’s “transcribbyAI” to provide real-time transcription and translation in over 100 languages at its international trade fairs. This AI-driven tool enhances accessibility, particularly for participants with hearing impairments, and reduces costs … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged accessibility, AI-powered, Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft, Deutsche Telekom, German Agricultural Society (DLG), Marcus Vagt, trade fair, transcribbyAI, Transcription Tool, translation
(IN BRIEF) Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has acquired Monarch Group Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiary Monarch Chemicals Ltd. in the UK. This acquisition includes sites in Southeast England and Scotland, enhancing Brenntag’s last-mile service operations. … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Brenntag, Jon Hill, Monarch Chemicals, partnership, Russel Argo, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) Syngenta Biologicals and Intrinsyx Bio have joined forces to introduce advanced biological solutions to global agriculture. This collaboration focuses on leveraging Intrinsyx Bio’s proprietary endophyte formulations, which enhance nutrient uptake in plants, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers and … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Greg Thompson, Innovative Biological Solutions, Intrinsyx Bio, Jonathan Brown, partnership, sustainability, sustainable agriculture, Syngenta Biologicals, USA
(IN BRIEF) Sainsbury’s has introduced advanced AI veterinary technology in partnership with Vet Vision AI to enhance dairy cow welfare on its farms. This innovative system uses cameras to monitor cow behavior continuously, providing real-time insights that help identify early … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Eurofins Agro Testing Wageningen has partnered with trinamiX to transform forage analysis by developing technology that allows for immediate on-site testing, eliminating the need for laboratory sample sending. This collaboration leverages Eurofins’ extensive analytical experience and global lab … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Eurofins, Forage Analysis, Hans Martin, Nils Mohmeyer, partnership, sustainability, technology, trinamiX
(IN BRIEF) CLAAS, a leading manufacturer of combine harvesters, celebrates the production milestone of half a million units since 1936. The company showcases its legacy and future readiness with special edition anniversary machines, including models like LEXION, TRION, EVION, and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Horizon Europe-funded SWIFTT project introduces a tool using Copernicus satellite data and AI to combat forest threats like insect outbreaks, wildfires, and windthrow. This innovation aims to boost productivity and cost-effectiveness for forest managers and policymakers. Forests … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Environment, European Union, France, Germany, Latvia, Technology
Tagged 100KTREEs, Ariane Kaploun, AXA Climate, BirdWatch, Chiara Solimini, climate change, CLUG 2.0, CO2, Copernicus satellite data, Da Vinci Labs, EU Forest Strategy, EUSPA, forest managers, foresters, forests, Horizon Europe SWIFTT project, Insect outbreaks, Leibniz University Hannover, MAGDA, Quentin d’Huart, satellite imagery analysis, SWIFTT, Timbtrack, University of Bari Aldo Moro, wildfires, Wildsense, windthrow damage
The solution will increase forest management productivity and cost-effectiveness, and enable forest managers, authorities, and policymakers to deal with forest threats proactively (IN BRIEF) Insect outbreaks, wildfires, and windthrow pose significant threats to European forests, exacerbated by climate change-induced extreme … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation & Aerospace, Environment, European Union, France, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged AI, app, Ariane Kaploun, artificial-intelligence, AXA Climate, Bark Beetle, biodiversity, biomass loss, Chiara Solimini, climate change, combat climate change, copernicus, Copernicus satellites, Da Vinci Labs, droughts, earth observation data, Earth observation programme, EGNSS, EU, EU Forest Strategy, EU forests, Europe, European Commission, European forests, European Green Deal, European Union, EUSPA, Extreme weather events, forest, forest data, forest health threats, forest management, forest management tool, forest managers, forest protection, Forest restoration, forest threats, foresters, forestry, GALILEO, global navigation satellite systems, GNSS, Groupe Coopération Forestière, heatwaves, Horizon Europe, Insect outbreaks, insects, Leibniz University Hannover, Machine Learning, mapping, pathogens, Quentin d'Huart, remote sensing tools, Rigas Mezi, satellite, satellite data, satellite imagery, Sentinel, Space Research Institute of Ukraine, storms, SWIFTT, SWIFTT consortium, SWIFTT project, Timbtrack, trees, University of Bari Aldo Moro, wildfires, Wildsense, windthrow
(IN BRIEF) The Modern Cooking Facility for Africa (MCFA) has joined forces with ENGIE Energy Access Mozambique to advance clean cooking solutions in Mozambique, backed by EUR 1.3 million in funding. Through ENGIE’s subsidiary in Mozambique, innovative biodigester technology will … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Africa, Alexandra Links, biodigester technology, Cooking Solutions, ENGIE Energy Access Mozambique, Kari Hämekoski, Modern Cooking Facility for Africa (MCFA), Mozambique, NEFCO, partnership, Sistema.bio, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In a significant stride towards sustainability, Finnish tractor manufacturer Valtra, a division of AGCO Corporation, proudly announces the utilization of 5 million liters of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ at its Suolahti factory in Finland. Collaborating with Neste since … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Ferrero Group unveils its 15th Sustainability Report, highlighting significant advancements in its sustainability journey across key pillars such as environmental protection, responsible ingredient sourcing, promoting responsible consumption, and empowering people. Led by Giovanni Ferrero, the Executive Chairman, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged Ferrero Group, Giovanni Ferrero, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The VELUX Group celebrates the completion and full operation of a 54 MWp photovoltaic (PV) solar park in Alhendín, Spain, developed by BayWa r.e. under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). This innovative Agri-PV installation combines renewable energy generation … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Agri-PV Solar Park, Daniel Gäfke, Kim Jonas, partnership, renewable electricity, Spain, sustainability, VELUX Group
(IN BRIEF) A study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, led by researchers from the University of Liverpool in collaboration with colleagues from the Netherlands and China, delves into the effects of land consolidation on arthropod diversity in rice … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged agricultural, Arthropod Diversity, CHINA, Dr Jenny Hodgson, Dr Shanxing Gong, Dr Yi Zou, Land Consolidation, Netherlands, partnership, Rice Fields, sustainability, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) LANXESS, a specialty chemicals company, has introduced a new app designed for farmers and veterinarians to bolster biosecurity measures and safeguard livestock during disease outbreaks. The LANXESS Biosecurity Solutions app offers tailored functions including a product finder, push … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Biosecurity Solutions App, LANXESS, Livestock Protection
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has launched two new NFT collections, ‘Green’ and ‘Carbon’, as part of the Harvverse project, aimed at revolutionizing the coffee industry in Latin America through blockchain technology. These collections comprise 10 NFTs each, representing virtual agricultural assets … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Coffee Industry, Harvverse Project, NFT Collections, partnership, sustainability, Telefonica, Yaiza Rubio
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending an additional loan of US$25 million in Turkish lira to Bunge Gıda to support their working capital needs while expanding training opportunities for women olive farmers in Turkey. … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Turkey, United Kingdom
Tagged Bunge Gıda, EBRD, Empower Women Farmers, Olive Sector, partnership, sustainability, Turkey
(IN BRIEF) DeLaval, a Swedish-based dairy and farming machinery producer under the Tetra Laval Group, has opted for SAP S/4HANA Cloud to revolutionize its ERP system as part of a comprehensive company-wide overhaul. By embracing cloud technology, DeLaval aims to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF has expanded its sustainable food production offerings with the introduction of ecovio® T 2206, a certified industrial compostable biopolymer ideal for manufacturing black twines used in commercial greenhouses for growing annual fruit and vegetables. These twines, made … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sand to Green, a beneficiary of the EBRD Star Venture programme, is making significant strides in combating desertification and promoting sustainable agriculture in Morocco. Founded by Benjamin Rombaut, Gautier De Carcouët, and Wissal Ben Moussa, the company utilizes … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Benjamin Rombaut, Desert, EBRD, Gautier De Carcouët, MOROCCO, partnership, Sand to Green, sustainability, Wissal Ben Moussa
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