Tag Archives: crop cultivation

BASF Introduces Ecovio® Biopolymer for Sustainable Castor Farming Solutions, Reducing Microplastics and Supporting Circular Economy

(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced its ecovio® 60 IA 1552 biopolymer, a certified industrial compostable solution designed for plant clips used in greenhouse fruit and vegetable cultivation. This innovation allows the clips to biodegrade in industrial composting facilities after harvest, … Read the full press release

NIB provides €45m loan to Lantmännen for agriculture R&D investments

(IN BRIEF) Swedish agricultural cooperative Lantmännen Ekonomisk Förening has secured a €45m ($52m) loan from the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) to fund research and development (R&D) in the agriculture sector. The loan will support R&D activities from 2022 to 2024, … Read the full press release