Category Archives: Agriculture

Agriculture Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

BASF Showcases Advanced Plastic Additives at Plastindia 2026 to Strengthen Durability and Sustainability Across Key Industries

(IN BRIEF) BASF is showcasing a suite of advanced plastic additive solutions at Plastindia 2026 that are designed to improve durability, performance, and sustainability across applications ranging from agricultural films and high-voltage power cables to floating solar pontoons and polymer-based … Read the full press release

Symrise secures top-tier CDP scores and strengthens its global sustainability and supply chain strategy

(IN BRIEF) Symrise has earned an A- rating for climate change, an A- for water security, and a B for forest stewardship in CDP’s 2025 assessment, placing it among the top-performing companies globally for environmental transparency and action. The results … Read the full press release

New Holland Reinforces Commitment to Agricultural Robotics with R4 Robot Demonstration at GOFAR Field Day France

(IN BRIEF) New Holland will present its R4 autonomous agricultural robots at GOFAR Field Day France, reinforcing its commitment to automation in specialty crop farming. Available in Hybrid and fully Electric versions, the R4 platform is designed to support vineyard, … Read the full press release

Syngenta Signs First Virtual Wind PPA with Statkraft to Advance European Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) Syngenta has signed its first virtual power purchase agreement with Statkraft to support the decarbonisation of its European Crop Protection and Seeds operations. The five-year agreement covers 125 GWh of renewable electricity annually, totalling 625 GWh by 2030, … Read the full press release

EBRD Provides €60 Million Loan to Yayla Agro to Advance Circular and Inclusive Food Production

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing up to €60 million in financing to Yayla Agro Gıda to support sustainable and inclusive growth at its new Niğde production facility. The investment will enable the expansion of advanced, value-added food processing, promote … Read the full press release

Syngenta Selects SAP to Accelerate AI-Driven Enterprise Transformation in Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) SAP and Syngenta have formed a multi-year strategic technology partnership to embed artificial intelligence across Syngenta’s global operations and accelerate innovation throughout the enterprise. The collaboration will modernize core processes using SAP Cloud ERP Private solutions, supported by … Read the full press release

GEA Supports Angola’s Vaccine Production with Biopharmaceutical Separation Solutions

(IN BRIEF) GEA is equipping the new Veterinary Vaccine Institute in Huambo, Angola, with advanced separation and aseptic valve technology, including a CSC 6 disc centrifuge, a CIP system and GEA VESTA® sterile valves. Scheduled for commissioning in autumn 2026, … Read the full press release

Italian Companies to Benefit from €335 Million Financing Initiative by EIB Group and BNL BNP Paribas

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group and BNL BNP Paribas have launched a new agreement to mobilise €335 million in financing for around 300 Italian companies, supporting investments and working capital needs. Based on a synthetic securitisation structure, the transaction will … Read the full press release

Vilofoss Introduces New Mycotoxin Binder Range for Modern Livestock Production

(IN BRIEF) Vilofoss has introduced MYCOSAFE, a new range of mycotoxin binders developed to help livestock producers manage toxin risks in animal feed and maintain stable production. Designed for pigs, poultry and ruminants, the solution offers easy dosing and has … Read the full press release

EQT Foundation Invests in Machine Learning Platform for Next Generation Crop Traits

(IN BRIEF) EQT Foundation has invested in UK-based Biographica as part of its seed round, supporting the company’s machine learning platform for faster and more accurate crop gene discovery. Biographica’s technology helps seed companies identify genetic traits that improve yield, … Read the full press release

Etlas Joint Venture Positions bp and Corteva at the Center of Biofuel Supply Growth

(IN BRIEF) bp and Corteva have launched Etlas, a jointly owned venture focused on producing oilseed feedstocks for sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. By combining bp’s downstream fuel capabilities with Corteva’s crop and seed expertise, Etlas aims to supply … Read the full press release

Louis Dreyfus Company Appoints Nigel Mamalis as Interim CFO Following Leadership Transition

(IN BRIEF) Louis Dreyfus Company has named Nigel Mamalis as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, following the unexpected death of Group CFO Patrick Treuer. With more than 30 years of experience across finance, trading, risk, and senior management roles … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer’s PhenoTruckAI Project Enables Rapid On-Site Identification of Quarantine Pests in Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer researchers, together with agricultural partners, have developed the PhenoTruck®, a mobile laboratory designed to enable rapid, on-site detection of climate-driven pests threatening fruit farming and viticulture in Germany. By combining drone-based sensing, hyperspectral imaging, artificial intelligence, and … Read the full press release

CNH Appoints New Chief Manufacturing and Chief Legal Officers to Strengthen Global Leadership

(IN BRIEF) CNH has announced two senior leadership appointments effective January 1, 2026, naming Carlo Materazzo as Chief Manufacturing Officer and Britton Worthen as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer. Materazzo will lead global agriculture industrial operations across multiple regions, bringing … Read the full press release

EBRD strengthens Croatian bakery sector with strategic investment in Mlinar

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has approved an equity investment of up to €50 million in SEE Bakery International, the parent company of Mlinar, to support the bakery group’s expansion and operational upgrades across Croatia and the wider CSEE region. Delivered … Read the full press release

SGS Achieves SBP Accreditation to Expand Global Biomass Sustainability Certification Services

(IN BRIEF) SGS has achieved SBP accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board, expanding its forestry and biomass certification services and strengthening assurance for responsibly sourced biomass worldwide. The accreditation enables SGS to certify a wide range of biomass products, … Read the full press release

RWE Expands Solar Portfolio with New Motorway Projects on Recultivated Land in North Rhine-Westphalia

(IN BRIEF) RWE has commissioned several new solar farms along the A44n motorway in North Rhine-Westphalia, adding 86.5 megawatts peak of renewable capacity on recultivated land at the former Garzweiler opencast mine. The installations will supply clean electricity for the … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Enable High-Precision Biosensing for Medical Wearables and Agricultural Monitoring

(IN BRIEF) Technical University of Munich researchers have found a way to boost oxidase biosensor accuracy from about 50% to 99% by using an alcohol oxidase oxygen scavenger that prevents signal loss, eliminating the need for calibration. The advancement enhances … Read the full press release

Valio strengthens its Food 2.0 strategy with investment in Melt&Marble’s cellular agriculture fat technology

(IN BRIEF) Valio has invested in Sweden-based Melt&Marble, a cellular agriculture company developing customizable fat ingredients using precision fermentation. The startup raised over EUR 7 million from Valio and other private and institutional investors to scale manufacturing and move toward … Read the full press release

SGS enhances global agricultural standards influence through the integration of ASC and its team of specialists

(IN BRIEF) SGS has acquired the Australian Superintendence Company (ASC), a well-established agricultural quality assurance firm founded in 1969. The acquisition brings 40 specialized professionals into SGS and aligns with the company’s “Strategy 27 – Accelerating growth, building trust,” reinforcing … Read the full press release