Category Archives: Agriculture

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Syngenta Expands Crop Protection Portfolio with Breakthrough Solution for Resistant Weeds in Soybean and Cotton

(IN BRIEF) Syngenta has launched VIRESTINA™ technology, a new herbicide solution designed to control resistant grass weeds in soybean and cotton, marking the first major breakthrough of its kind in nearly 40 years. Initially approved in Argentina, the technology is … Read the full press release

KWS Enhances myKWS Spring Package with Advanced Digital Tools for Improved Sowing and Crop Monitoring

(IN BRIEF) KWS has enhanced its myKWS spring package with updated digital tools to support farmers during sowing and early crop growth. The package includes an improved soil temperature tool and Field Emergence Timer, both offering greater accuracy and integrated … Read the full press release

BBVA Mexico Supports Major MXN 7 Billion FIRA Bond Issuance to Strengthen Financing for Mexico’s Agricultural Sector

(IN BRIEF) BBVA Mexico acted as joint bookrunner in a MXN 7,017 million issuance of trust-issued certificados bursátiles by FIRA’s FEFA trust, supporting financing for Mexico’s agricultural, forestry, and fisheries sectors. The transaction saw strong investor demand with a 1.75x … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer IGB Develops Hemp-Based Biodegradable Fertilizer to Reduce Overfertilization and Protect Soil and Water

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer IGB is developing a biodegradable, plant-specific fertilizer through its HanAkku project to combat the environmental damage caused by overfertilization. Using hemp shives as a natural carrier, the fertilizer delivers nutrients in a controlled, slow-release manner tailored to … Read the full press release

University of Warwick Expands Global Research Partnerships with Major New International Seed Funding Programme

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick has launched its largest expansion of international research seed funding, introducing ten new and renewed partnerships with leading universities worldwide. The initiative, part of its One World Warwick programme, supports early-stage research collaboration, academic … Read the full press release

Netherlands Strengthens Global Leadership in Sustainable Protein with New Funding for Cultivated Meat and Fermentation Research

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO), together with the National Growth Fund’s Cellular Agriculture programme, has awarded €4.1 million to three research projects focused on advancing cultivated meat and precision fermentation technologies. The funded initiatives—UP-CELL, MeatUp, and FungCows—address key … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Strengthens Climate Action Plan by Enabling Farmers to Transition to Low-Carbon Fuel Solutions

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina has partnered with Future Fuels to help its member dairy farmers transition to renewable diesel (HVO100), a fuel capable of reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 90 percent. The initiative allows farmers to adopt the fuel without … Read the full press release

SGS Becomes First Accredited Provider of ELISA Corn Trait Testing in Canada Strengthening Seed Diagnostics

(IN BRIEF) SGS has been authorized by Bayer Crop Science to conduct corn trait testing in Canada, providing a domestic alternative to U.S.-based laboratories. The move enables faster turnaround times, reduces logistical uncertainties, and supports more reliable decision-making for Canadian … Read the full press release

New Holland Recognises Twelve Dealerships Across UK and Ireland with 2025 Dealer of the Year Awards

(IN BRIEF) New Holland has recognised twelve dealerships across the UK and Ireland with its 2025 Dealer of the Year awards, highlighting outstanding performance and service within its regional dealer network. T H White Ltd received the Overall UK Dealer … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Supports Paraguay Green Hydrogen Fertiliser Project with USD 95 Million Financing

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, through EIB Global, has announced up to USD 95 million in financing for the Villeta Green Hydrogen Fertiliser Plant being developed by ATOME PLC in Paraguay. The facility will produce approximately 260,000 tonnes of … Read the full press release

KWS Extends CEO Felix Büchting’s Contract to 2032 Reinforcing Long Term Leadership and Strategic Continuity

(IN BRIEF) KWS has extended the contract of CEO Felix Büchting by six years, ensuring that he will remain in the role until the end of 2032. The decision was approved by the Supervisory Board of KWS SE, the company’s … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Expands Presence in Western Ukraine with Planned Acquisition of Bank Lviv

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Ukraine has reached an agreement to acquire up to 100 percent of Bank Lviv, a Ukrainian bank focused on serving small and medium-sized enterprises and based in Lviv. The acquisition will strengthen Crédit Agricole’s presence in … Read the full press release

GEA Expands Global Digital Farming Strategy with New R&D Software Lab in Belfast Focused on AI Herd Management

(IN BRIEF) GEA has opened a new software development lab in Belfast, Northern Ireland, expanding its digital innovation efforts in dairy farming. The facility will focus on advancing CattleEye, the company’s artificial intelligence-based livestock monitoring solution, and other digital herd … Read the full press release

SUEZ and INRAE Renew Longstanding Scientific Partnership to Accelerate Innovation in Water Resources and Environmental Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) INRAE and SUEZ have renewed their long-standing research partnership for another five years to advance scientific innovation in water management, environmental protection, and climate resilience. The collaboration, which has lasted more than three decades, has already produced significant … Read the full press release

Lantmännen Biorefineries adopts AFRY Improve digital platform to enhance production efficiency and sustainability performance

(IN BRIEF) Lantmännen Biorefineries has implemented AFRY’s digital platform AFRY Improve to enhance production efficiency and strengthen sustainability performance at its operations. The platform helps improve production line availability while providing real-time monitoring, decision support, and visualisation tools that enable … Read the full press release

Marks & Spencer Expands Ethical Cocoa Sourcing with Long-Term Investment in Yeyasso Cooperative in Côte d’Ivoire

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer has announced a long-term partnership with the Yeyasso cocoa cooperative in Côte d’Ivoire aimed at improving farmer incomes and strengthening community resilience as part of its Plan A for Farming strategy. Developed with the Fairtrade … Read the full press release

Maersk Strengthens Supply Chain Preparedness for Kenyan Avocado Exporters With Added Capacity and Technical Support

(IN BRIEF) Maersk Kenya is ramping up logistics and training support for the country’s avocado exporters ahead of the peak season, introducing technical education, digital resources, and enhanced cold chain capacity to ensure reliable shipments to global markets. Measures include … Read the full press release

COMPO EXPERT Polska and Distribution Partners Align on Innovation Driven Approach to Modern Fertilisation and Advisory Services

(IN BRIEF) COMPO EXPERT Polska is expanding its focus on specialty fertilizers and biological solutions as part of a broader strategy to respond to changing crop patterns and the rise of precision agriculture. During a Tarnów meeting with Authorised Distributors … Read the full press release

Major 2026 Funding Pledge Sees Morrisons Expand Support for UK Farmers Through Multi Year Agreements and Training Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) Morrisons will invest over £1.6 billion in British agriculture in 2026, supporting more than 2,500 farmers through long-term supply agreements and development programmes. The retailer’s initiatives aim to provide financial stability, strengthen skills and sustainability across the sector, … Read the full press release

Syngenta Introduces Europe’s First Scalable Hybrid Wheat Platform to Strengthen Yield Stability and Climate Resilience

(IN BRIEF) Syngenta has introduced X-Terra, Europe’s first commercially scalable hybrid wheat, marking a significant breakthrough in overcoming the crop’s long-standing genetic challenges. Following more than 15 years of research, the innovation has been approved for cultivation in France, with … Read the full press release