(IN BRIEF) Bayer has opened a new maize seed facility in Kabwe, Zambia, with a 32-million-euro investment that triples its current production capacity. The facility, part of Bayer’s growth strategy in Africa, is expected to provide high-yielding maize seeds to … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Germany, Healthcare
Tagged 10 million, 30 million people, 32-million-euro investment, 6.4 million, agronomic training, Bayer, Bill Anderson, community development, Crop Science Division, food security, Hakainde Hichilema, health center, high-yielding seeds, job creation, Kabwe, maize seed facility, smallholder farmers, sub-Saharan Africa, sustainable growth, water infrastructure, Zambia
(IN BRIEF) The University of St. Gallen (HSG) is spearheading three innovative projects—Nostradamus, LandShift, and AfroGrow—aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture and land use, with financial support from both the EU’s Horizon Europe programme and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Africa, AfroGrow, agroforestry, artificial intelligence, CHF 2.9 million, climate neutrality, Cyprus University of Technology, digital transformation, Dr. Sabine Hoidn, Earth observation, Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence, Europe, Horizon Europe, HSG, IoT, land use, LandShift, living labs, New European Bauhaus, Nostradamus, Research and Innovation, socio-economic impact, stakeholder engagement, sustainable agriculture, sustainable governance, Swiss State Secretariat for Education, University of St. Gallen
(IN BRIEF) Syngenta has acquired Novartis’ natural products and genetic strains assets to enhance its biologicals research capabilities and support the agricultural sector’s transition to sustainability. This acquisition complements the opening of a state-of-the-art biologicals production facility in South Carolina … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Chemicals, Industrial, Investment, Switzerland
Tagged AI, analytics, Basel, bio-insecticides, biocontrols, bioengineering, biologicals, biologicals production facility, Biomolecular Chemistry team, biostimulants, Camilla Corsi, crop protection, data science, downstream processing, fermentation, genetic strains, Ginkgo Bioworks, Intrinsyx Bio, Jonathan Brown, Latin America, Lavie Bio, Lithos Crop Protect, natural products, North America, Novartis, Novartis Natural Products, nutrient efficiency, nutrient use efficiency, Orangeburg, pheromone solutions, Provivi, Regenerative Agriculture, research and development, Seedcare, soil health, South Carolina, Sustainability Priorities, sustainable farming practices, Switzerland, Syngenta, TraitSeq, Valagro
(IN BRIEF) Syngenta and Ceres Biotics have entered into a partnership to expand access to VIXERAN®, a biostimulant that enhances nitrogen efficiency in crops. This collaboration aims to promote sustainable farming practices by optimizing fertilizer use, increasing yields, and reducing … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged agricultural practices, Azotobacter salinestris, biological solutions, biostimulant, Ceres Biotics, crop yields, environmental sustainability, nitrogen fertilizers, nitrogen management, partnership, sustainability, sustainable agriculture, Syngenta, VIXERAN®
(IN BRIEF) RWE has begun constructing its first commercial-scale Agri-PV plants in Benevento, Italy, with the Morcone and Acquafredda projects expected to generate enough energy for over 13,000 households. The plants use elevated solar panel systems to optimize land use, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Acquafredda, Agri-PV, agriculture, Benevento, Bosco solar plant, Campania, elevated tracker systems, energy-agri system, green electricity, Italy, Italy renewable energy market, Katja Wünschel, meteorological data, Mondonuovo wind farm, Morcone, Palermo, partnership, Recovery and Resilience Plan, renewable energy, RWE, RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, solar modules, sustainability, wind farms
(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced its ecovio® 60 IA 1552 biopolymer, a certified industrial compostable solution designed for plant clips used in greenhouse fruit and vegetable cultivation. This innovation allows the clips to biodegrade in industrial composting facilities after harvest, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged agricultural innovation, agriculture, BASF, biopolymer, biopolymers, circular economy, composting, crop cultivation, ecovio®, environmental impact, food contact approved, greenhouse, Industrial Compostable, Microplastics, plant clips, Renewi, sustainability, sustainable farming practices
(IN BRIEF) The Pragati sustainable castor bean program has achieved significant progress in its eight years, improving yields and enhancing the livelihoods of over 8,000 certified farmers in Gujarat, India. By focusing on sustainability, water efficiency, and gender inclusivity, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged 'Pragati', agricultural best practices, agricultural growth, Arkema, BASF, castor production, certified farmers, crop protection, digital tools, Farmer Livelihoods, financial literacy, gender empowerment, gender inclusivity, Gujarat, INDIA, Jayant Agro-Organics, medical camps, partnership, personal protective equipment, profitability, semi-arid land, Solidaridad, SuCCESS® sustainability code, sustainability, sustainable castor bean program, sustainable farming practices, water consumption reduction, women farmers, yield increase
(IN BRIEF) GreenLight Biosciences has received a €35 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its RNA-based biocontrol products, offering an alternative to chemical pesticides. This funding will support the company’s research and production efforts, with a … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged agricultural sustainability, agriculture sector, bee health, biocontrol products, biodiversity, bioeconomy, chemical pesticides, chemical resistance, EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti, environmental protection, European Investment Bank, food security, grapevine fungi, GreenLight Biosciences, Honeybees, INNOVATION, InvestEU, Marta Ortega-Valle, partnership, pest control, plant health, potato pests, research and development, RNA technology, RNAi, Seville, sustainability, sustainable agriculture, €35 million loan
(IN BRIEF) BayWa AG has reached an agreement with over 95% of its financial creditors on a long-term restructuring and financing plan, which will extend until 2027. However, a few dissenting creditors led BayWa to initiate restructuring proceedings under the … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Annual General Meeting, BayWa AG, capital increase, cro, debt waivers, Financial Creditors, financial statements, financing agreement, financing concept, legal certainty, long-term restructuring, Michael Baur, Munich Local Court, operational transformation, parent company, restructuring plan, restructuring proceedings, shareholders, StaRUG, StaRUG light, subsidiaries, €150 million
(IN BRIEF) The New Holland W40X Electric Power, a compact wheel loader, has won the prestigious GOOD DESIGN® award, recognizing its innovative design and advanced electric technology. Powered by a 23kWh battery and offering 39kW of power, the loader operates … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 0.5m3 bucket size, 1.0 tons bucket payload, 23kWh battery, 3-6 hours work time, 3.9 tons operating weight, 39kW rated power, Agritechnica 2023, attachment linkage, automated functions, Awards, Battery Electric Vehicles, Clean Blue, CNH Industrial Design, compact wheel loader, David Wilkie, design innovation, electric drive system, energy efficiency, geometric triangular motif, GOOD DESIGN® award, Head of Industrial Design, leadership, load-sensing hydraulics, New Holland, New Holland leaf, return-to-dig, return-to-travel, W40X Electric Power, zero emissions
(IN BRIEF) CNH Industrial’s Case IH and New Holland brands have earned ten AE50 2025 awards for their innovative products and systems aimed at enhancing the agricultural and food industries. These include the Case IH Axial-Flow 260 series combines, C500 … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 13-foot working width, AE50 2025 awards, agricultural industry, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, APM2, ASABE, Automatic Productivity Management 2, Axial-Flow 260 series, C500 series corn heads, Case IH, CNH Industrial, combines, crop flow, CropSpeed Monitoring System, Early Riser 2160 48-row 20-inch planter, farming efficiency, food industry, FR Forage Cruiser, grain handling, hands-free operation, horsepower efficiency, INNOVATION, innovative products, IntelliCruise II, IntelliSense Bale Automation, Large Square Baler Automation, leadership, LiDAR Technology, Magnum tractors, Modular Tramline System, New Holland, operator experience, PowerDrive transmissions, productivity, Quadtrac Heavy-Duty Suspension, single-rotor technology, SmartSteer, sustainability, UltraFeed Pickup head
(IN BRIEF) Neste has introduced co-processed Neste RE, a new renewable feedstock for the polymers and chemicals industry. Produced by co-processing renewable raw materials like used cooking oil with fossil crude oil at its Porvoo refinery, this feedstock offers a … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged chemicals, feedstock, Jeroen Verhoeven, Neste, Neste RE™, partnership, polymers, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF is leveraging groundbreaking advances in protein research, driven by the recent Nobel Prize-winning developments in computational protein design and structure prediction. David Baker’s work with Rosetta and Demis Hassabis and John Jumper’s creation of AlphaFold2 are transforming … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged AI-Powered Protein Research, Awards, BASF, Crop Innovation, David Baker, Demis Hassabis, Dr. Jürgen Huff, Dr. Stefan Seemayer, INNOVATION, John Jumper, leadership
(IN BRIEF) Starting December 3, 2024, Morrisons will offer a 25% discount every Tuesday at all its Cafés for farmers, aiming to foster community and support within the farming industry. The initiative, called ‘Tractor Tuesdays,’ encourages farmers to gather, share … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged 25% Discount, Andy and Lynda Eadon, cafes, farmers, Len’s Light, Morrisons, partnership, Sophie Throup, sustainability, UK, ‘Tractor Tuesdays’
(IN BRIEF) Anglo American has partnered with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to investigate the potential of polyhalite, a natural multi-nutrient mineral fertilizer, to combat soil salinisation and improve crop productivity. The five-year research project, supported by the FAO … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Anglo American, Fertilizer Solution, innovative, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), partnership, polyhalite, Rafael Mariano Grossi, Soil Degradation, sustainability, Tom McCulley
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE is leading a €5.1 million, three-year project funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action to develop hydrogen-based powertrain solutions for construction and agricultural machinery. The initiative, involving partners like DEUTZ, KIT, and Claas, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD, in partnership with the EU and Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo (RBKO), has launched a €5 million SME Go Green programme to support sustainable investments by micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Kosovo. The initiative focuses on … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Anita Kovacic, EBRD, EU, investments, MSMEs, partnership, Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo, Sergiy Maslichenko, sustainability
(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
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