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Airbus DeckFinder products to integrate into Aeronautical & General Instruments (AGI)’s ship based Visual Landing Aid Systems

Posted on 30, November 2016 by

Integration of DeckFinder products into AGI product line Suitable for ship landing of manned helicopters and drones GERMANY, 30-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space and Aeronautical & General Instruments (AGI), a UK based company, have signed a Memorandum … Read the full press release →

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Vivergo Fuels chosen as one of the Government’s partner to help North of England reach its full potential

Posted on 2, November 2016 by

East Yorkshire, UK, 02-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vivergo Fuels, the UK’s largest producer of bioethanol and high protein animal feed, has been chosen as one of the Government’s new official Northern Powerhouse partners and is the only Humberside-headquartered private business to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Government, Industrial, Management, United Kingdom

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EBRD and EU launch programme to support farmers in Tajikistan

Posted on 20, October 2016 by

First stage to help replace obsolete machinery in primary agriculture as MFI Arvand becomes first partner in the programme LONDON, 20-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD and the EU have launched a new €42 million (US$ 46.5 million) programme to support … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Banks, European Union, United Kingdom

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SGS adds Germany to its crop quality map service

Posted on 24, June 2016 by

SGS is extending the coverage of its crop quality map service to include Germany. HAMBURG, 24-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — This data gives the whole agri-supply chain, from corporate farming operators, inland and international traders, to grain processors, an overview of the … Read the full press release →

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Toyota to provide funding to broaden the scope of The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species ™

Posted on 10, May 2016 by

Toyota to support deeper understanding of threats to biodiversity and global food supplies through a 5-year partnership Significant step to achieve IUCN’s goal of doubling the number of species assessed by 2020 painting a more comprehensive picture of the state … Read the full press release →

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DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH to provide USD 10 million long-term loan to Agrotop S.A. for expanding its cooking oil production in Chile

Posted on 30, November 2015 by

USD 10 million for new oil mill for Agrotop S.A. Income for approx. 700 farmers Contribution to rural development in southern Chile COLOGNE, 30-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, provides the Chilean agribusiness, Agrotop S.A. (Agrotop), … Read the full press release →

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British writer and director Carol Morley awarded 2015 Wellcome Trust Screenwriting Fellowship in partnership with BFI and Film4

Posted on 27, November 2015 by

The fellowship, worth £30,000 , includes a curated journey into a world of scientific discovery. The award is designed to bring film and science closer together. LONDON, 27-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — British writer and director Carol Morley (The Falling, Dreams … Read the full press release →

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APM Terminals Global Terminal Network enters China’s fast growing grain import market as part of joint venture with Qingdao Port International

Posted on 5, November 2015 by

New multipurpose terminal in Qingdao’s Dongjiakou Port with two deep water berths set to begin operations by early 2016, and help meet the needs of China’s fast-growing grain import market. Qingdao, China,  5-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The APM Terminals Global Terminal … Read the full press release →

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FCA and CNH Industrial supplied a fleet of cars and a significant, structured communication plan for Expo Milan 2015

Posted on 3, November 2015 by

Over the six-month period of the Universal Exhibition, the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles brands have given life to a series of important initiatives within the Global Partnership, reconfirming the Group’s focus on the theme of sustainability.  TURIN, 3-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release →

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University of Copenhagen: large dataset collected by birdwatchers from 18 different countries across Europe sheds light on how birds respond to climate change

Posted on 26, October 2015 by

COPENHAGEN, 26-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — New details on how birds respond to climate change have been revealed by volunteer bird watchers all over Europe. The information they’ve gathered shows birds respond to changing conditions in different seasons of the year. … Read the full press release →

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Syngenta unveils details of its pipeline of unparalleled innovation across chemistry, seeds and traits

Posted on 17, September 2015 by

15 new and pipeline products in crop protection: peak sales over $6 billion Trait revenue set to more than double; expanded pipeline Highest R&D productivity in the industry Stein, Switzerland, 17-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At its research facility in Stein, Switzerland, Syngenta … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Chemicals, Science, Switzerland

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Technical University of Munich scientists explained the molecular mechanism of plant growth

Posted on 18, August 2015 by

Two growth-promoting groups of substances, or phytohormones, the gibberellins and the brassinosteroids, are used independently of each other for the breeding and production of crop plants. A team of scientists at Technical University of Munich (TUM) has now discovered that … Read the full press release →

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APM Terminals Poti Deputy Managing Director Joseph Crowley discussed the advantages of Poti Seaport as the prominent gateway for Black Sea, Mediterranean and Central Asian trade

Posted on 10, June 2015 by

Long-term benefits of infrastructure investment in the proposed multi-purpose, multi-user deep-water hub port serving Georgia, the Caucasus and Central Asia detailed ISTANBUL, 10-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Speaking at the 4th Annual Black Sea Ports and Shipping Conference 2015 on May … Read the full press release →

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University of Aberdeen announces celebrated authors, poets and performers at the May Festival

Posted on 20, May 2015 by

Award-winning authors Michel Faber and David Mitchell will appear in Aberdeen as part of the May Festival. ABERDEEN, 20-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The pair are just two of the highlights of a packed Word strand at the Festival, which will celebrate the … Read the full press release →

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University of Leicester space scientists part of cosmic search project looking for transiting exoplanets

Posted on 16, January 2015 by

University of Leicester space scientists play key role in cosmic search Leicester, UK, 16-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Next-Generation Transit Survey (NGTS) has achieved first light at ESO’s Paranal Observatory in northern Chile. This project, involving the University of Leicester,  … Read the full press release →

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Destatis: Farmers in Germany sowed winter grain on 5.56 million hectares of land for the next harvest of 2015 during autumn 2014

Posted on 22, December 2014 by

WIESBADEN, 22-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In autumn 2014, farmers in Germany sowed winter grain on 5.56 million hectares of land for the next harvest of 2015. The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reports that the area cultivated with winter grain for the 2015 … Read the full press release →

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BBSRC and India’s Department of Biotechnology launched seven research projects to help provide new or improved crops for the future

Posted on 2, December 2014 by

Drought-tolerant tomatoes, improved wheat and grass pea could provide crops for the future LONDON, 2-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Seven new research projects have been launched today to help provide new or improved crops for the future. The projects involve collaborations … Read the full press release →

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University of Zurich: Diverse plant communities are more successful and enable higher crop yields than pure monocultures

Posted on 16, October 2014 by

Diverse plant communities are more successful and enable higher crop yields than pure monocultures, a European research team headed by ecologists from the University of Zurich has discovered. The scientists are convinced that the cultivation of crop mixtures in agriculture … Read the full press release →

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Bank of England announcements: the departure of the Bank’s Executive Director for Financial Stability Strategy and Risk Spencer Dale; new appointments to the Prudential Regulation Authority Board

Posted on 7, August 2014 by

LONDON, 7-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Bank of England is today announcing the departure of Spencer Dale, the Bank’s Executive Director for Financial Stability Strategy and Risk.  The Bank is also announcing new appointments to the Board of the Prudential Regulation Authority … Read the full press release →

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Bayer CropScience to further invest in innovative nematode control tools to help farmers combat destructive plant parasites

Posted on 16, May 2014 by

Broad-spectrum nematicide portfolio based on chemicals and biologicals / New products and formulations to combat nematode infestations Monheim, Germany, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bayer CropScience plans to further invest in innovative nematode control tools to help farmers combat these destructive plant parasites … Read the full press release →

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ETH Zurich researchers discovered and patented method to produce biofuel from wood

Posted on 7, May 2014 by

Biofuel can be produced from wood, too. The key to this is the suitable pretreatment of the plant parts in order to break up the wood structure. Researchers at the Transport Processes and Reactions Laboratory, ETH Zurich, have found and … Read the full press release →

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Credit Suisse: Commodities increased in February as supply and demand fundamentals supported returns

Posted on 12, March 2014 by

New York, 12-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nelson Louie, Global Head of Commodities in Credit Suisse’s Asset Management business, said, “As of the end of the month, the path for Ukraine was unclear. Russia’s show of force across the Crimean Peninsula stoked supply-risk … Read the full press release →

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EU Auditors report reveals insufficient evidence in Member States that the measures introduced under Article 68 are necessary or relevant

Posted on 26, November 2013 by

“Weaknesses in the implementation framework of specific agricultural support”, say EU Auditors A report published today by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) reveals that there is insufficient evidence in the Member States that the measures introduced under Article 68 … Read the full press release →

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Ukrainian Smart-Holding and SCM form 25%/75% agricultural partnership with their new company HarvEast

Posted on 21, October 2013 by

Kiev, Ukraine, 21-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of improvement in the corporate governance system, Smart-Holding and SCM have completed the legal process of the share allocation in the shareholder capital of HarvEast Company. In accordance with the previously signed agreements, all … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Management, Ukraine

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AB Sugar, BP, and DuPont joint venture Vivergo Fuels opened UK’s largest bioethanol plant in Hull

Posted on 11, July 2013 by

11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The £350 million Vivergo bioethanol plant in Hull was officially opened today by the Rt. Hon Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills. The new plant is the UK’s biggest bioethanol producer and … Read the full press release →

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EU27 2013 total cereal production expected to be higher than 2012 level, despite poor weather

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This year total cereal production in the EU-271 is forecast to be well above 2012 levels and above the average of the past five years. This agricultural year has so far been marked by an unusually prolonged winter … Read the full press release →

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Cargotec to deliver its largest model Siwertell road-mobile unloader to an undisclosed owner in South America

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A Siwertell 15 000 S road-mobile unloader will serve a grain-handling facility for an undisclosed owner in South America; it will deliver reliable bulk handling at rated capacities of up to 400t/h In December this year Cargotec will … Read the full press release →

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NYSE Euronext acquisition by InterContinental Exchange cleared under the EU Merger Regulation

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

Brussels, 25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of NYSE Euronext (“NYX”) by the InterContinental Exchange (“ICE”). NYX and ICE operate exchanges providing trading and clearing services, particularly in the field of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, Commodities, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment

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Prime Minister David Cameron gave seal of approval to Diageo investment in renewables, whisky and skills

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron MP, today (Friday 7th June, 2013) hammered home his support for the renewable energy revolution which is powering Scotch whisky export growth. The Prime Minister visited the Cameronbridge Distillery in … Read the full press release →

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The University of Nottingham collaborates with forward-thinking Australian environmental planners on conservation of the future

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The national parks, nature reserves and wetlands of the semi-arid wheatbelt of Western Australia with their rich diversity of flora and fauna are the backdrop for new research to improve the management of natural resources in the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Environment, Society, Technology, United Kingdom

Mergers: Commission approves Glencore’s acquisition of Xstrata, subject to conditions

Posted on 23, November 2012 by

Brussels, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Xstrata, the world’s fifth largest metals and mining group, by Glencore, the world’s leading metals and thermal coal trader. The clearance is conditional on … Read the full press release →

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Feeding the world: experts gather to explore challenges of global food security

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Experts from around the globe are to gather in Shanghai, China, to discuss the challenges and solutions to the biggest question facing the world – how do we achieve global food security? The forum is being hosted … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Education, Environment, Food & Beverage, Science, Society, United Kingdom

University of Zurich Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Grant for Groundbreaking Research in Global Health and Development

Posted on 6, November 2012 by
Simon Krattinger is hoping to mimic wheat's evolutionary changes in rice and sorghum to improve disease resistance. Credit: Carl Davies, CSIRO

6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Zurich announced today that it is a Grand Challenges Explorations winner, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Plant biologist Simon Krattinger will pursue an innovative global health and development research … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Education, Healthcare, Non Profit, Science, Society, Switzerland

Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC)

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Brussels, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — What are biofuels? Biofuels are liquid or gaseous transport fuels made from biomass. The most important biofuels today are bioethanol (made from sugar and cereal crops) used to replace petrol, and biodiesel (made mainly from vegetable oils) used to replace diesel. There are two distinctive categories of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Society

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