Category Archives: Agriculture

Agriculture Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Valio Partners in PRIMARY Project to Explore Grass Biorefineries and Sustainable Solutions for the Agricultural Sector

(IN BRIEF) Valio is a key partner in the EU-funded PRIMARY project, which aims to transform agricultural by-products into valuable resources. As part of the project, Valio is exploring grass biorefinery innovations, including using grass juice to fortify feed protein … Read the full press release

SGS’s Comprehensive Seed Testing Network Supports Canadian Growers with Advanced Solutions for Competitive Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) SGS has strengthened its support for Canadian farmers by offering extensive seed testing services across the country, combining local expertise with global testing standards. With laboratories in key agricultural regions such as Grande Prairie and Sherwood Park, SGS … Read the full press release

NutriSen Launches Smart Fertilization Technology to Reduce Environmental Impact and Costs for Farmers

(IN BRIEF) NutriSen, a TUM spin-off, is revolutionizing agriculture with its smart fertilization technology, which provides precise and data-driven fertilizer recommendations. By combining plant data with satellite imagery, the technology helps farmers reduce fertilizer use by up to 20%, benefiting … Read the full press release

EU Report Urges Enhanced Insurance and Climate Adaptation to Mitigate €28 Billion Annual Losses in Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and European Commission’s report reveals that the EU agricultural sector faces annual losses of more than €28 billion due to adverse weather, with potential increases of up to 66% by 2050 due to climate change. The … Read the full press release

Vaisala Joins AGCLIMATE Consortium to Drive Innovative Solutions for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) Vaisala has joined the AGCLIMATE project, a Finnish-led initiative aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural fields. The project, which brings together leading research institutions and companies, focuses on developing practical tools for the food industry to … Read the full press release

BayWa AG Approves Restructuring Plan, Extending Financing Until 2028 and Securing EUR 201.6 Million Capital Increase

(IN BRIEF) BayWa AG has secured approval for its restructuring plan under the German StaRUG framework. The plan includes extending financing until 2028 and a capital increase of up to EUR 201.6 million. Despite not meeting the quorum for shareholders, … Read the full press release

Husqvarna Group Appoints Maria Rönnberg as New EVP People & Organization, Successor to Leigh Dagberg

(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group announces the departure of Leigh Dagberg, Executive Vice President of People & Organization, and the appointment of Maria Rönnberg as her successor, effective August 1, 2025. Maria, who joined the company in 2022 as Senior Vice … Read the full press release

K+S Announces Key Leadership Appointments and Extends Terms of Supervisory Board Members

(IN BRIEF) K+S Aktiengesellschaft has appointed Dr. Harald Schwager as the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board, succeeding Dr. Andreas Kreimeyer. Dr. Schwager and Dr. Tilman Krauch were also elected as new Supervisory Board members. The company has extended the … Read the full press release

EIB Global and Family Bank Partner to Support Women and Youth Entrepreneurs in Kenya with €100 Million Financing

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global and Family Bank in Kenya have launched a €100 million financing initiative to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those owned or led by women and youth entrepreneurs. The partnership, which includes a €50 million … Read the full press release

Heura Foods Receives EIB Loan to Expand Plant-Based Product Range and Boost Sustainable Food Systems

(IN BRIEF) Heura Foods has secured a €20 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to enhance its research, development, and production capabilities for plant-based, sustainable food products. The loan, backed by InvestEU, will support the development of innovative … Read the full press release

PepsiCo and Yara Launch Long-Term Collaboration to Promote Sustainable Farming Practices Across Latin America

(IN BRIEF) PepsiCo and Yara have partnered to enhance crop nutrition in Latin America, focusing on reducing the carbon footprint of agriculture. Yara will supply PepsiCo’s farmers with innovative, low-carbon fertilizers, such as Yara Climate Choice™, which reduce emissions in … Read the full press release

EIB Mobilizes €200 Million for French Farming and Bioeconomy, Focusing on Youth and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and BPCE banking group have signed an agreement to provide €200 million in loans for SMEs and mid-caps in the French farming and bioeconomy sectors. The initiative aims to support young farmers and promote sustainable agriculture, … Read the full press release

BayWa AG successfully completes sale of stake in RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria, reducing liabilities by over €500 million

(IN BRIEF) BayWa AG has completed the sale of its 47.53% stake in RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG (RWA AG), a move that reduces its bank liabilities by over €500 million. The transaction, worth €176 million, followed the necessary regulatory … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Deliver State-of-the-Art Feed Mill for Alwadi Poultry Farms in Saudi Arabia

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a contract by Alwadi Poultry Farms Company to deliver a complete high-capacity feed mill in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. Scheduled to open in 2026, the plant will produce 90 TPH of poultry and ruminant … Read the full press release

EIB Fuels Swedish Food Security: €50M Loan Boosts Lantmännen’s Innovative Pea Protein Factory

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided Lantmännen with a €50 million loan to co-finance the construction of a new pea protein isolate factory in Lidköping, Sweden. This investment, covering about half the project cost, will enable the factory—set … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space Leads ESA’s SaveCrops4EU Initiative to Revolutionize Sustainable Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space has been chosen by the European Space Agency to lead the SaveCrops4EU project, part of ESA’s Digital Twin Earth programme. The initiative will leverage advanced Earth observation and data processing techniques to create a digital … Read the full press release

Bayer Launches Cutting-Edge Maize Seed Facility to Transform African Food Security

(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

HSG Leads the Charge: Pioneering EU and Swiss-Funded Projects to Transform Sustainable Agriculture and Land Use

(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

Syngenta Expands Biologicals R&D with Key Acquisition and New Production Facility in the U.S.

(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

Syngenta and Ceres Biotics Partner to Expand Access to VIXERAN® for Sustainable Nitrogen Management

(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