(IN BRIEF) SGS has established a new experimental field station for Crop Science in Benacazón, Spain. The facility, which includes walk-in plant growth chambers, greenhouses, and specialized laboratories, aims to support crop scientists in their research and enable integrated pest … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global leader in container logistics, emphasizes the need for technology adoption in the chemical supply chain to transform it from predictable to predictive, enable better decision-making, and develop more sustainable supply chains. Maersk sees significant opportunities … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has secured over £1.4 million in government funding for three research projects aimed at combating livestock diseases. Led by the Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, the projects will focus on lameness-associated endemic … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Combatting, Department for Environment, Dr Kannan Ganapathy, Ecological Sciences, FOOD, Livestock Diseases, partnership, Professor Diana Williams, Professor George Oikonomou, Professor Guy Poppy, Professor Matthew Baylis, RESEARCH, Rural Affairs (Defra), sustainability, University of Liverpool, University’s Institute of Infection, veterinary
(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by Newcastle University has unveiled the ecological threats posed by small-scale fisheries in Thailand. The research provides the first-ever estimate of marine megafauna catch in Thailand’s small-scale fisheries, including rays, sharks, sea turtles, dolphins, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged crab gillnets, Dr Andrew Temple, Dr Thevarit Svarachorn, ecological threats, gillnets, marine megafauna, Newcastle University, Professor Per Berggren, shrimp trammel nets, Small-Scale Fisheries, sustainability, THAILAND
(IN BRIEF) BASF has conducted a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study on the environmental impact of mozzarella packaging using alternative raw materials in food-grade plastics production. The study compared a flexible multi-layer packaging with fossil feedstock-based packaging and a fossil-based … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s high-performance thermoplastic, Ultrason® P 3010, is being used by milkrite | InterPuls, a leading dairy equipment company, to manufacture durable milk meter sensors. These sensors are used for reliable and accurate milk quality control in the milking … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A recent study conducted by a researcher from the University of York highlights that all UK habitats will face significant challenges due to climate change in the coming years. The study analyzes past and future climate data, current … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged climate change, Dr Oliver Pescott, Dr Oliver Wilson, UK Habitats, University of York, Vulnerabilities
(IN BRIEF) MEPs from the European Parliament’s Environment Committee are conducting a public hearing to examine the disclosure practices of pesticide companies regarding toxicity studies. Recent findings revealed that some firms withheld toxicological studies from EU regulatory authorities, in violation … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Southampton’s port in the UK welcomed a historic arrival of green fertiliser, marking a significant milestone in the country. Grupo Fertiberia’s Impact Zero product line, known for its use of renewable energy during production, was imported by Bartholomews … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Bartholomews Agri Food, Clive Thomas, Colin Burton, fertiliser, Grupo Fertiberia, net zero, partnership, shipment, Solent Stevedores, Southampton Port, sustainability, Tom Dynes, UK
(IN BRIEF) The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) has granted 15 million euros to the CropXR research program, which focuses on ‘smart breeding’ of extra resilient crops (XR) through the integration of plant biology, computational modeling, and artificial intelligence. … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science
Tagged Christoph Lofi, CropXR Program, Delft University of Technology, Geert-Jan Houben, Liselotte de Vries, Luca Laurenti, Manuel Mazo, Marcel Reinders, Resilient Crops, University of Amsterdam, Utrecht University, Wageningen University and Research
(IN BRIEF) Borealis has successfully completed the sale of its nitrogen business to AGROFERT, a Czech-based group active in various industries including chemicals and agriculture. The transaction, valued at EUR 810 million, allows AGROFERT to expand its European presence in … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Austria, Business, Chemicals, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, AGROFERT, Borealis, fertilizer, nitrogen, Thomas Gangl
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has signed a €3 million subordinated loan agreement with Patria Credit IFN to support micro-farms and expand access to finance in Romania. The transaction, backed by InvestEU, aims to help Patria Credit reach … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A recent study conducted by researchers from the Universities of Warwick and Justus Liebig has found that promoting the natural relationship between plants and bacteria can reduce the need for environmentally damaging fertilizers. By enhancing the symbiotic relationship … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sun’Agri and RWE have formed a strategic partnership to advance the development of agricultural photovoltaics (Agri-PV) in France. Agri-PV combines agriculture and renewable energy by placing solar panels above crops to protect them from climate change effects. Sun’Agri’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) NatWest Group and WWF have announced a strategic partnership to drive a sustainable transition in the UK food and agricultural sector. They aim to bring together stakeholders to mobilize financing, support farmers in achieving climate and nature goals, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Environment, Financial, United Kingdom
Tagged agricultural, Alison Rose DBE, conservation, farming, FOOD, NatWest Group, sustainable transition, Tanya Steele CBE, UK food, WWF
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, a renewable energy company, has launched a “solar grazing” initiative in Portugal. They have introduced around 300 sheep to graze in their photovoltaic parks. This practice benefits livestock farmers by providing new grazing spaces and protects the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ABB Robotics and Junglekeepers have partnered in a pilot project to automate reforestation efforts in the Amazon using Cloud technology. ABB’s cobot YuMi has been deployed to automate seed planting tasks, allowing volunteers to focus on other impactful … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Industrial, Sweden, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ABB, ABB Robotics, ABB RobotStudio Cloud, Amazon rainforest, Amazon reforestation project, autonomous cobot, Cloud, cobot YuMi, Dennis del Castillo Torres, jungle laboratory, Junglekeepers, Moshin Kazmi, planting mature saplings, reforestation, reverse deforestation, robot, Sami Atiya, Sweden, Västerås, world’s most remote robot, YuMi
(IN BRIEF) Syngenta Crop Protection has introduced EQUENTO®, a novel seed treatment that offers effective control of soil pests while promoting farm sustainability. EQUENTO® is based on Syngenta’s PLINAZOLIN® technology and provides precise control of a broad range of pests, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Yara International ASA, a global crop nutrition company, has announced an executive management change. Johan Labby will take on the role of EVP Global Plants & Operational Excellence starting from July 1, 2023. Pål Hestad will step down … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Industrial, Management, Norway, Science, Technology
Tagged Chrystel Monthean, crop nutrition, executive management, Fernanda Lopes Larsen, Johan Labby, Kristine Ryssdal, Lars Røsæg, Mónica Andrés Enríquez, Pål Hestad, Solveig Hellebust, Svein Tore Holsether, Thor Giæver, Yara
(IN BRIEF) Yara International, a leading crop nutrition company, has announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art production plant for specialty crop nutrition products and biostimulants. The plant, set to be one of the largest globally, aims to meet the growing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) CNH Industrial announces its collaboration with Bosch and BASF’s joint venture, introducing the ONE SMART SPRAY solution into its agricultural product portfolios. Led by CNH Industrial’s Raven team, the technology will be available in sprayers from the Case … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF, Kubota, and ZEN-NOH are collaborating to enhance rice production in Japan. The collaboration involves integrating BASF’s xarvio® FIELD MANAGER platform with Kubota’s KSAS operating platform to assess operability. The goal is to deliver greater convenience, increased yield, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Government of Guiné Bissau and Eni have signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) to explore collaboration opportunities in various areas, including exploration, climate solutions, agriculture, sustainability, and health. The MoI aims to promote sustainable growth, protect forests, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Aquaculture Development Project Nigeria (ADPN) received recognition during an official working visit by Solidaridad Network’s Executive Director and Solidaridad West Africa’s Regional Director. The project aims to enhance fish production and develop a sustainable aquaculture sector in … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Awards, Environment, Netherlands, Society
Tagged ADPN, agri-business, Aller Aqua, Aller Aqua Nigeria, aquaculture, Aquamind, Dr Adeola Lukmon, Eriwe fish farm village, fish farmers, IDIPR, Ijebu Development Initiatives on Poverty Reduction, Isaac Gyamfi, Jeroen Douglas, Lasisi Nurudeen Abiodun, Nigeria, Ogun, OxyGuard International, SACOETEC, science and technology, Sikiru Adetona College of Education, Solidaridad Network, sustainable aquaculture, The Aquaculture Development Project Nigeria
(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading chocolate and cocoa products manufacturer, has announced a set of refined sustainability targets for its Forever Chocolate plan. The company aims to make sustainable chocolate the norm, with targets to achieve by 2030 … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Management, Society, Switzerland
Tagged agroforestry, Barry Callebaut Group, chocolate, chocolate supply chain, cocoa, cocoa farmers, cocoa products, coconut, dairy, eradicate child labor, Forever Chocolate, human rights, nuts, palm oil, Paris Climate Agreement, Steven Retzlaff, sustainable chocolate, Sustainable Ingredients, transparency
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP) has been awarded the Best Deal of 2022 by Global Trade Review for its deal supporting the import of agricultural machinery in Ukraine. The EBRD rolled … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Melis Aitpaev from Eshperov village in the Kyrgyz Republic has installed a biogas plant on his farm to manage manure and increase his harvest. The EBRD provided support through its Advice for Small Businesses programme and paired Melis … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Management, News, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged biogas technology, EBRD, EU, innovative, Kyrgyz farmer, Melis Aitpaev
(IN BRIEF) Nestlé has opened an Institute of Agricultural Sciences to advance sustainable food systems and develop science-based solutions in agriculture. The institute is dedicated to screening and developing solutions in key focus areas, such as plant science, agricultural systems, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Education, Environment, Food & Beverage, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged agricultural systems, agriculture, cocoa, coffee, cow feed, dairy livestock, farmers, grains, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Jeroen Dijkman, manure management, Nescafé Plan, Nestlé, Nestlé Cocoa Plan, Paul Bulcke, plant science, pulses, sustainable food supply, sustainable food systems, Valérie Dittli
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has signed a loan agreement worth €9.1 million with Agricover Credit, a specialised financial services provider for farmers in Romania. The loan, backed by the EU Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI), … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Romania
Tagged Agricover Credit, Agricover Credit IFN, EASI, EIF, Employment and Social Innovation, farmers, Marjut Falkstedt, Nicolas Schmit, Romania, Serhan Hacisuleyman, The European Investment Fund, TLA, Young Leaders for Agriculture
(IN BRIEF) Syngenta Crop Protection has acquired Macspred Australia, a company specializing in weed management for the forestry, roads, rail, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. The acquisition marks Syngenta’s entry into the forestry products and vegetation markets through its Professional Solutions … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged acquisition, crop protection, forestry, industrial sectors, Macspred Australia, Mike Parkin, Syngenta, weed management
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has provided automation and building technology for Bustanica, the world’s largest vertical farm in Dubai. The $40m facility is owned by Emirates Crop One and Crop One Holdings, and provides an output of 1 million kg of … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Bustanica, Dubai, Franco Atassi, Kieran Dowd, Siemens, technology, vertical farm
(IN BRIEF) Chemical company BASF reported a decline in sales for Q1 2023 of €20bn, down €3.1bn compared to the prior year quarter, due to lower demand in almost all segments. However, the Agricultural Solutions segment recorded a significant increase … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Management, News
Tagged agricultural solutions, automotive, BASF, Dr. Martin Brudermüller, sales
(IN BRIEF) Bosch BASF Smart Farming, a joint venture between Bosch and BASF Digital Farming, announced its new brand name as ONE SMART SPRAY. The new brand name also applies to its product, previously known as the Smart Spraying Solution, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut, a leading chocolate manufacturer, has announced its participation as a founding member of the Sustainable Coconut Partnership, an industry platform aimed at promoting responsible coconut production and market transformation at scale. The Sustainable Coconut Partnership seeks … Read the full press release
(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Biotalys y Syngenta Crop Protection se están asociando para investigar, desarrollar y comercializar soluciones de biocontrol para manejar plagas en una amplia gama de cultivos. La solución se basará en la plataforma tecnológica AGROBODY de Biotalys, que … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged agricultura sostenible, AGROBODYTM, biodiversidad, Biotalys, Camilla Corsi, cultivos, Patrice Sellès, plagas, protección de cultivos, resistencia a plagas, soluciones de biocontrol, Syngenta Crop Protection
(IN BRIEF) Biotalys and Syngenta Crop Protection are partnering to research, develop, and commercialize biocontrol solutions to manage pests in a broad range of crops. The solution will be based on Biotalys’ AGROBODY technology platform, offering a new mode of … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AGROBODYTM, biocontrol solutions, biodiversity, Biotalys, Camilla Corsi, crop protection, crops, Patrice Sellès, pest resistance, pests, sustainable agriculture, Syngenta Crop Protection
(IN KÜRZE) Das BioSense Institute in Novi Sad hat ein neues Gebäude eröffnet, das moderne Einrichtungen für wissenschaftliche Forschung und Geschäftsvorhaben in den Bereichen Landwirtschaft und Biotechnologie bietet. Das 34-Millionen-Euro-Projekt wurde mit 14 Millionen Euro an EU-Zuschüssen, 20 Millionen Euro … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Education, European Union, Financial, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Serbia, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Ana Brnabić, ANTARES-Projekt, BioSense Institute, biotechnologie, Biowissenschaften, Branko Ružić, EIB, Europäische Investitionsbank, Felicitas Riedl, Igor Mirović, Jelena Begović, Jelena Tanasković, Jugend Mariya Gabriel, Landwirtschaft, Mariya Gabriel, Marko Blagojević, Mihailo Jovanović, Novi Sad, Serbien, start-ups, Tanja Miščević, Universität Novi Sad, Vladimir Crnojević, wissenschaftliche Forschung
(IN BRIEF) The BioSense Institute in Novi Sad has opened a new building offering modern facilities for scientific research and business ventures in the fields of agriculture and biotechnology. The €34 million project was financed by €14 million in EU … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Education, European Union, Financial, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Serbia, Small Business, Technology
Tagged agriculture, Ana Brnabić, ANTARES project, BioSense Institute, biotechnology, Branko Ružić, EIB, European Investment Bank, Felicitas Riedl, Igor Mirović, Jelena Begović, Jelena Tanasković, life sciences, Mariya Gabriel, Marko Blagojević, Mihailo Jovanović, Novi Sad, scientific research, SERBIA, Startups, Tanja Miščević, University of Novi Sad, Vladimir Crnojević, Youth Mariya Gabriel
(IN BRIEF) Spain and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are working together to improve Ukraine’s food security and municipal sector. Spain has committed to providing guarantees worth up to €100 million to support EBRD’s operations in Ukraine’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, food security, Nadia Calviño, Odile Renaud-Basso, partnership, recovery, Spain, support, UKRAINE
(IN BRIEF) Bosch BASF Smart Farming has partnered with AGCO Corporation to integrate and commercialize Smart Spraying technology on Fendt Rogator sprayers. The Smart Spraying Solution will allow targeted spraying during day and nighttime conditions, while delivering optimal herbicide savings … Read the full press release
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