(IN BRIEF) BBioNets is advancing EU bioeconomy policy by connecting national-level findings from Ireland, Greece, Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain and Italy with broader European policy discussions. In May 2026, the project helped organise a Brussels “Policy Lab” with six … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Czech Republic, European Union, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain
Tagged agriculture, AQUAGRI-KNOW, BBioNets, BBTs, Bio-Based Technologies, Biomass, BRILIAN, Brussels, C4B, capacity building, Carmen Girón Domínguez, circular bioeconomy, Cluster 6, Dafni Delioglani, EU Bioeconomy Strategy, EU CAP Network Support Facility, European bioeconomy, FOCUS Strategic Thinking Consultants, forestry, Horizon Europe, Managing Authorities, Munster Technological University, National CAP Networks, Operational Groups, Policy Lab, Rural BioReFarmeries, rural innovation, rural policy, SLRT, Soil-X-Change, SOUL, Standing Liaison Round Table, Strategic Support Tool, Sustainable Resource Management, value chain development
(IN BRIEF) St1 and Valio have formed Ekviton Oy, a joint venture designed to advance emission reductions and carbon removals in Finland through the flexibility mechanism of the country’s renewable fuels distribution obligation. Introduced in 2025, the mechanism allows fuel … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged agriculture, carbon neutral dairy value chain, carbon removal certification framework, carbon removals, Climate Action, climate change mitigation, dairy farms, Director of Expansion Businesses and Renewal at Valio, Distribution Obligation Act, double buffer requirement, effort sharing sector, Ekviton, Ekviton Oy, Ekviton Oy Begins Operations with Peatland Restoration Project Supporting Finland’s Emission Reduction Goals, Ekviton Oy to Support Finnish Climate Targets by Financing Verified Emission Reductions and Carbon Removals, emission reductions, EU Nature Restoration Regulation, European Union, Finland, Finnish Energy Authority, flexibility mechanism, greenhouse gas emissions, Head of Sustainability and Corporate Affairs at St1, independent third-party verification, land use sector, Lea Rankinen, market-based financing, peat fields, peatland restoration, private sector climate finance, renewable fuels distribution obligation, rewetting, St1, St1 and Valio Establish Joint Venture to Advance Climate Action Through Finland’s Distribution Obligation Flexibility Mechanism, St1 and Valio Launch Ekviton Oy to Finance Emission Reductions and Carbon Removals in Finland, St1 and Valio Partner to Help Dairy Farms Generate New Income Through Voluntary Peatland Restoration Measures, sustainable agriculture, Tuomas Salusjärvi, Valio, verified emission reductions, voluntary carbon markets
(IN BRIEF) Valio has renewed its sustainability programme for primary dairy production, strengthening a bonus model that rewards farms for improving animal welfare, supporting biodiversity and reducing the climate impact of milk production. The programme applies to all of Valio’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Financial, Finland, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Technology
Tagged 000 Dairy Farms in Advancing Animal Welfare and Reducing the Climate Impact of Milk Production, Animal Welfare, biodiversity, Biodiversity and Lower-Emission Milk Production, Biodiversity and Lower-Emission Milk Production Across Finnish Dairy Farms, bovine healthcare system, calf grazing, Carbon Farming, cattle welfare assessment, cattle welfare indicators, Climate and Environmental Actions, Climate Impact, climate responsibility, dairy chain transparency, dairy farming, environmental responsibility, farm sustainability, Finland milk production, Finnish dairy farms, grazing, Hanna Castro, milk production, Naseva, natural grazing, Natural Resources Institute of Finland, organic farms, primary production, responsible milk production, small calf welfare, sustainability bonus, sustainable agriculture, sustainable dairy production, Ulf Jahnsson, Valio, Valio Introduces New Voluntary Measures to Help Dairy Farms Improve Cattle Welfare and Strengthen Sustainable Milk Production, Valio Renews Sustainability Bonus Programme to Reward Dairy Farms for Animal Welfare, Valio Sustainability Bonus Supports Nearly 3, Valio’s Renewed Sustainability Bonus Programme Supports Animal Welfare, Valio’s Updated Sustainability Programme Links Dairy Farm Bonuses to Verified Welfare, veterinary healthcare plan, year-round outdoor access
(IN BRIEF) FMO has participated as an anchor investor in Ecobank’s USD 450 million Sustainable Agriculture & Natural Capital Bond, the first ICMA-aligned Nature Bond issued by an African commercial bank. The proceeds will support sustainable agriculture and water infrastructure … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands
Tagged Africa, African Banking, African capital markets, African Sustainable Finance Advances as Ecobank Issues ICMA-Aligned Nature Bond, agriculture financing, biodiversity, climate finance, Ecobank, Ecobank Launches First African Commercial Bank Nature Bond with Support from FMO, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, ecosystem protection, environmental finance, environmental governance, ESG, financial markets, FMO, FMO Supports Ecobank’s Landmark African Nature Bond as Anchor Investor, Green Bond Principles, Green Bonds, ICMA, ICMA Sustainable Bonds for Nature, Jeremy Awori, Lomé, London Stock Exchange, Moody’s SQS1, natural capital, Nature Bond, Rachael A.O. Antwi, sustainable agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture & Natural Capital Bond, Sustainable Finance, sustainable investment, Tier 2 capital, Togo, water infrastructure
(IN BRIEF) Marks and Spencer has launched three vertically farmed salad leaf products grown using advanced indoor farming technology that uses significantly less water and fertiliser than conventional agriculture. Developed in partnership with Planet Farms, the salads are grown in … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Marketing, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrew Clappen, Baby Garlic Kale, Citrus Sorrel Baby Leaves, clean food technology, climate-resilient agriculture, Controlled Environment Agriculture, Daniele Benatoff, environmental sustainability, fertiliser reduction, food sustainability, food waste reduction, fresh produce, indoor farming, M&S and Planet Farms Bring Indoor-Grown Salad Technology to UK Retail Shelves, M&S Food, Marks and Spencer, Marks and Spencer Introduces Vertically Farmed Salad Range with Reduced Water Use and Extended Freshness, net zero, pesticide-free farming, Plan A for Farming, Planet Farms, Regenerative Agriculture, retail innovation, robotics, salad leaves, Spicy Baby Leaves, sustainable agriculture, sustainable food production, UK retail sector, UV lighting, vertical farming, water efficiency
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions have launched a €200 million financing initiative to support SMEs and mid-cap companies in the agriculture and bioeconomy sectors across Europe. The programme will fund investments in sustainable agricultural … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged agricultural financing, agricultural modernization, agricultural technology, Belgium, bioeconomy, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, CAP, Climate Action, climate adaptation, combine harvesters, Common Agricultural Policy, EIB, EIB and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions Launch €200 Million Sustainable Agriculture Financing Programme, energy-efficient equipment, EU Vision for Agriculture and Food, European agriculture, European Investment Bank, Gelsomina Vigliotti, Germany, green investments, Italy, low-carbon economy, Mid-Cap companies, Neil Pein, Netherlands, New European Financing Programme Targets Sustainable Farming Equipment and Rural Economic Growth, renewable energy, rural development, rural financing, SMEs, Spain, sustainable agriculture, sustainable farming, tractors
(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group has secured validation from the Science Based Targets initiative for its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, confirming alignment with recognized net-zero criteria. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050 … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Climate Action, climate targets, climate transition, corporate climate commitments, corporate sustainability, decarbonization, Emissions Reduction, environmental targets, ESG Strategy, Glen Instone, greenhouse gas emissions, greenhouse gas reduction, Husqvarna Group, Husqvarna Group Secures SBTi Validation for Net-Zero and Long-Term Emissions Reduction Targets, Husqvarna Group Strengthens Sustainability Roadmap Through SBTi Approval of Climate Targets, industrial manufacturing, net-zero emissions, Paris Agreement, SBTi, Science Based Targets initiative, Scope 1 emissions, scope 2 emissions, Scope 3 emissions, sustainability reporting, sustainability strategy, value chain emissions
(IN BRIEF) DLG Group has appointed Anders Ravn-Nielsen as Vice President for Global Crop Categories to strengthen the strategic and commercial development of its global crop portfolio. Bringing 17 years of prior experience within DLG and most recently serving as … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Denmark, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged agribusiness strategy, agricultural value chain, agriculture business, Anders Ravn Nielsen, Anders Ravn-Nielsen Rejoins DLG Group to Drive Growth Across Crop Protection Fertiliser and Seed Segments, BASF Agricultural Solutions, Christoffer Hage, crop protection, DLG Group, DLG Group Reinforces Agricultural Strategy with New Vice President for Global Crop Categories, Earthkeeper Holding, Farming Solutions, fertilisers, global crop portfolio, Nordic Region, Peter Kjaer Jensen, Seeds
(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer IPM has developed a portable and cost-effective system to measure nitrous oxide emissions directly in agricultural fields, helping farmers optimize fertilization and reduce environmental impact. Nitrous oxide, a major greenhouse gas produced by excess nitrogen in soil, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged agriculture, ammonia NH3, carbon dioxide CO2, Climate Impact, environmental monitoring, ESKILA project, fertilization strategies, Fraunhofer Develops Portable System to Measure Nitrous Oxide Emissions Directly in Agricultural Fields, Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM, Gerrit Stiefvater, greenhouse gases, N2O emissions, New Field-Based Detection Technology Enables Real-Time Monitoring of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agriculture, nitrous oxide, photoacoustic measurement, Raimund Brunner, soil emissions, sustainable farming
(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer researchers have developed a biodegradable seed coating under the SeedPlus project that improves germination rates and protects seedlings from herbicides while ensuring sufficient water supply. The coating combines a water storage function with a protective membrane, using … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Science, Technology
Tagged activated carbon, agricultural innovation, Alexander Dresel, Anna Musyanovych, biodegradable seed coating, crop yield, Fraunhofer Develops Biodegradable Seed Coating to Improve Crop Resilience and Reduce Environmental Impact, Fraunhofer ICT, Fraunhofer IME, Fraunhofer IMM, Fraunhofer Society, germination rates, herbicide protection, microplastic free, natural polymers, New SeedPlus Innovation Combines Water Retention and Herbicide Protection to Improve Crop Yields, Philip Känel, SeedPlus project, sustainable agriculture, Thomas Heintz, water storage
(IN BRIEF) Bayer has expanded its partnership with the International Organization for Migration to deliver more than 225 metric tonnes of vegetable and corn seeds in 2026 to vulnerable communities worldwide. The initiative supports Bayer’s Zero Hunger Pledge and focuses … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology, Ukraine
Tagged agriculture support, Bayer, Bayer advances zero hunger commitment with seed distribution initiatives across Africa and Ukraine, Bayer and IOM expand global partnership to strengthen food security through large-scale seed donations, climate resilience, corn seeds, displaced communities, food security, humanitarian aid, International Organization for Migration, IOM, Kenya, Nigeria, nutrition security, seed donation, UKRAINE, vegetable seeds, Zambia, zero hunger pledge
(IN BRIEF) BBVA has launched Agro Advisor, an AI-powered tool that uses geospatial data to enhance financial advisory services for the agricultural sector. Designed for the Argentine market, the platform provides real-time insights into crop production, enabling bank representatives to … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Small Business, Spain, Technology
Tagged agribusiness, agricultural technology, agriculture, Argentina, artificial intelligence, BBVA, BBVA Agro Advisor, BBVA Enhances Agribusiness Support with Geospatial Data Tool for Personalized Financial Advisory, BBVA Introduces AI-Powered Agro Advisor to Transform Financial Services for the Agricultural Sector, corn, crop analysis, data analytics, digital banking, digital transformation, financial advisory, fintech, geospatial data, Juan Pedro Gazzoti, personalized finance, SMEs, soy, Wheat
(IN BRIEF) A new study led by the University of Helsinki and the Finnish Meteorological Institute reveals that the carbon footprint of milk production may be significantly higher than current estimates suggest, particularly when soil carbon emissions are taken into … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Finland, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged agriculture, carbon footprint, Carbon Sequestration, climate change, Climate Impact, COVERE2 project, dairy farming, EIT Food, environmental research, Finnish Meteorological Institute, greenhouse gas emissions, life cycle assessment, Marja Roitto, methane emissions, milk production, New Research Highlights Hidden Soil Emissions Increasing the True Carbon Footprint of Dairy Production, soil organic carbon, soil science, sustainable food systems, University of Helsinki, University of Helsinki Study Finds Milk Production Emissions Significantly Higher When Soil Carbon Is Included, Viikki research farm, Yajie Gao
(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
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ACCase inhibitors, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, CANADA, cotton, crop protection, herbicide innovation, Ioana Tudor, Jealotts Hill Research Centre, metproxybicyclone, resistant weeds, soybean, sustainable agriculture, Syngenta, Syngenta Introduces New Herbicide Innovation to Strengthen Sustainable Weed Control in Key Crops, Syngenta Launches VIRESTINA Technology to Combat Resistant Grass Weeds in Global Agriculture, United States, VIRESTINA technology
(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
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged agriculture technology, agronomy, crop monitoring, crop protection, digital farming, farm management, field emergence timer, GDD, growing degree days, Improved myKWS Platform Supports Data Driven Decisions in Early Season Crop Management, KWS, KWS Expands Digital Farming Capabilities with Upgraded Soil Temperature and Field Emergence Tools, myKWS platform, Precision Agriculture, soil temperature tool, sowing optimization, weather data
(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
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Spain, Technology
Tagged agribusiness financing, Álvaro Vaqueiro Ussel, BBVA Mexico, BBVA Mexico Plays Key Role in Structuring FIRA Green Resilience Bond to Support Climate Adaptation in Rural Economy, certificados bursátiles, climate adaptation, development banking, FEFA, FIRA, fisheries sector, Fondo Especial para Financiamientos Agropecuarios, forestry sector, green resilience bond, HR Ratings, Large Scale FEFA Bond Issuance Advances Sustainable Financing and Long Term Growth in Mexico’s Agribusiness Sector, Mexican financial market, rural economy, S&P Global Ratings, Sustainable Finance, Sustainalytics
(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
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged agricultural innovation, biodegradable fertilizer, circular economy, DE&S, deep eutectic solvents, eco friendly farming, Fraunhofer IGB, groundwater contamination, HanAkku project, Hannover Messe, hemp shives, horticulture, humus formation, Melanie Iwanow, nitrogen pollution, plant nutrition, slow release fertilizer, soil health, sustainable agriculture
(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
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged academic partnerships, Fudan University, Global Collaboration, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Horizon Europe, interdisciplinary research, international research, Michael Scott, Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore, One World Warwick, Peking University., seed funding, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Stellenbosch University, Tsinghua University, University of Toronto, University of Warwick, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Washington University in St Louis
(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
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, Science, Technology
Tagged alternative proteins, Arthur Ram, bioreactors, biotechnology, cellular agriculture, cultivated meat, David Kilian, Dutch Research Council (NWO), food technology, FungCows, Joshua Flack, Leiden University, Maastricht University, MeatUp, National Growth Fund, Netherlands innovation, NWO and National Growth Fund Invest in Next-Generation Food Technologies Through Cellular Agriculture Research Projects, NWO Supports Breakthrough Cellular Agriculture Projects to Advance Scalable and Sustainable Food Production, Precision Fermentation, research funding, sustainable food, TU Delft, UP-CELL
(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
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands
Tagged agricultural machinery, climate targets, CO2 reduction, cooperative farming, dairy farming, Dairy Supply Chain, Emissions Reduction, Foqus planet, FrieslandCampina, FrieslandCampina and Future Fuels Launch Program to Accelerate Low-Emission Farming Through HVO100 Adoption, FrieslandCampina Introduces Scalable Renewable Diesel Solution to Cut Dairy Farm Emissions Across Its Cooperative, Future Fuels, HVO100, low carbon fuel, Matthijs Reedijk, Melkweb, milk production emissions, Neste, renewable diesel, renewable energy, Sanne Griffioen, sustainability
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