Lithuanian soil carbon deal aims to catalyse regenerative farming across Europe
InSoil and Anew Climate launch strategic collaboration to market 500,000 verified carbon removals, unlocking new financial and agronomic support for farmers
Regenerative agriculture
Cibus Capital launches Cibus Carbon to tap booming Australian carbon credit market
New fund targets 11.25 million ACCUs over 30 years, leveraging its ‘deep operational’ expertise in nature-based solutions
Genomines raises $45M to grow nickel from plants, not mines
French start-up Genomines has raised an oversubscribed $45 million Series A to scale its groundbreaking approach to metal extraction
EU biopesticide reform gains momentum as crop protection groups unite to demand fast-track regulation
Industry leaders express cautious optimism as the European Commission signals intent to overhaul crop protection rules, potentially unlocking faster access to biopesticides and post-patent products
‘It makes a ton of sense’: Bayer shifts focus to regenerative value chain partnerships across Europe
Lionnel Alexandre, head of carbon business at Bayer CropScience EMEA, explains why Bayer is prioritizing regenerative agriculture through value chain interventions over carbon projects in Europe – offering food brands supply chain resilience and farmers...
Digging deep: Agricarbon to lead soil carbon assessment across Northern Ireland
The soil carbon measurement specialist will deliver deep soil carbon sampling as part of one of the world’s most comprehensive nutrient and carbon mapping schemes
Silver linings? Tariff-driven cost pressures could accelerate regen ag adoption in Asia
Tariffs may drive cost-sensitive farmers to adopt regenerative agriculture practices as it drives up cost of inputs, laying the groundwork for stronger adoption in the future
AXA Climate backs regenerative farming amid growing climate risks
The French insurance giant calls agricultural transition ‘a vital opportunity’ as it eyes rising demand as farmers face risks from climate change, pests and market shocks
NeoFarm breaks ground on Europe’s largest agroecological vegetable farm following €30m fundraise
French agtech pioneer accelerates rollout of robotized organic farming infrastructure across Europe
Nofence celebrates largest funding round of the year
Virtual fencing company Nofence has raised over £26 million following the successful close of its Series B funding round. The company says the investment will be used to accelerate its international expansion and enhance its product offering to better...
Is this the UK’s chance to lead on sustainable aviation fuels?
The UK faces a once-in-a-generation opportunity to spearhead sustainable aviation fuels, create future-proof jobs, and secure over £10 billion investment by 2030, claims a new report. But is feedstock availability adequate to propel the market?
PepsiCo, Mars and ADM push regenerative agriculture in Poland
The trio have joined forces to launch a regenerative agriculture programme in Poland, initially supporting 24 farmers adopt sustainable practices across their crop rotations
RFK Jr. pulls back on ag chemical ban in MAHA report, focuses on farmers’ role in health policy
Will the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) report usher in a new era of sustainable farming and a healthier U.S. populace, or does the lack of specifics leave meaningful change to the wind?
Furious British farmers ‘fed up’ as M&S sets 100% regenerative agriculture target
More tech is needed for more farmers, says the UK retailer, whose newly announced ‘Plan A for Farming’ plan includes a commitment that all its British products will come from farms using regenerative practices by 2030
Klim’s UK arrival: a new era for regenerative food systems?
There is ‘huge potential’ for regenerative agriculture adoption in the UK despite the rolling back of incentives for farmers, says German insetting company Klim as it enters the British market
Sustainable September
3 ways to improve soil health: Redox agronomist shares insight on reversing troubling ag trend
Redox Bio-Nutrients’ commercial agronomist shares how the family-owned bio-nutrition company is using a three-pronged approach to improving soil health and leveraging a new research farm to inform product development
The Yield Lab hits 100-company milestone
A decade from the formation of its first fund in St. Louis, Missouri in the US, global early-stage venture capital firm The Yield Lab celebrates investing in 100+ agri-food tech companies
Moa Technology poised to crack bioherbicide conundrum after uncovering new weed control category
The UK company says it sees real potential in cracking the “super tough conundrum” of bioherbicides after announcing the discovery of chemistries that could form an entirely new category of crop protection product
Ag movers & shakers for August 2025: Ceradis, Groundwork BioAg, Switch Bioworks make executive appointments
August 2025 was another big month for executive news across the agriculture industry, with biotech companies Groundwork BioAg, Switch Bioworks, and Ceradis appointing executives, while Corteva made a legal appointment and Redox Bio-Nutrients reinforced...
Weetabix on why lower-carbon farming ‘absolutely’ makes commercial sense
The cereal giant committed to a long-term, collaborative effort to scale lower-carbon farming after recording a 50% reduction in on-farm wheat emissions
Calls for soil carbon market to become more accessible for smaller-scale regenerative producers
A structural redesign is needed to align the soil carbon market with regenerative farming, claims the European nonprofit Climate Farmers
Kraft Heinz says the business case for regenerative agriculture is overwhelming
The ketchup giant’s regenerative agriculture programme is helping futureproof its supply chain, says Patrick Sheridan, Kraft Heinz VP, global agriculture and sustainability
Regenerative farming project tackles lack of credible data
The UK will be a pilot location for a Europe-wide project designed to validate and verify the impact of regenerative farming practices in potato production
Farmers embracing Co-op’s sustainability fund, UK supermarket says
Co-op says that supporting British farmers is ‘more important than ever’ after announcing a £820K sustainability fund for British farmers at the start of the year
Oil palm regenerative farming pilot in Indonesia shows early promise but scaling up faces hurdles
A regenerative agriculture pilot in Central Kalimantan shows promising gains in soil health and productivity, yet broader adoption calls for improvements to farmers’ capacity, access to organic fertilisers, stakeholder involvement, and government support.
Duplomb Law controversy in France ‘illustrates lack of awareness’ of bioinsecticides
Farmer fury at the decision not to lift pesticide restrictions is a symptom of the lack of awareness of alternative solutions to neonicotinoid insecticides, claims bioinsecticide company Eden Research
Nature-friendly farming may require subsidies to become profitable
While nature-friendly farming methods improve both biodiversity and crop yields, government subsidies may be required to make it as profitable as conventional farming, says a UK study
UK retailers step up net zero farming push
Major grocers actively investing in farm-level innovation
Bayer unveils first new herbicide mode of action in over 30 years
Regulatory submissions are under way in major markets for Bayer’s first new herbicide mechanism of action in over three decades, with the first launch expected in Brazil in 2028
IFA’s Cultivate Challenge finalists spell out high-priority topics for global fertiliser industry
The International Fertiliser Association (IFA) has announced the 13 finalists for the first-ever IFA Cultivate Challenge
World Agri-Tech South America Summit 2025
Analysing Brazil’s ag sector: 7 stories from World Agri-Tech South America Summit 2025
Brazil might be leading the sustainable agricultural revolution, but trade challenges and macroeconomic issues threaten the country’s economic ambitions
Farmers ‘more engaged’ with carbon insets vs offsets but policy uncertainty a threat, warns Soil Capital
Soil Capital is paying increasing numbers of farmers for soil health improvements and emissions reductions. But economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and unclear sustainability policy risk slowing the pace of corporate decision-making
Looping in value: Vietnam-Japan circular cassava project aims to boost value of top exports
Vietnam and Japan are set to launch circular cassava production model which aims to make cassava production greener and enhance the value of one of Vietnam’s key exports
Carbon credits... a hit or miss for Europe’s agtech sector?
Europe has untapped demand for nature-based carbon credits, according to separate reports from Estonia-based climate tech company Arbonics and UK specialist bank Oxbury
Weetabix’s wheat growers cut on-farm emissions with lower-nitrogen use
Weetabix Food Company has recorded a 50% reduction in on-farm wheat emissions among farmers who participated in a sustainable agriculture trial in the UK
World Agri-Tech South America Summit 2025
Can Brazil become the world’s largest carbon market?
Brazil’s sustainable ag sector is propelling the country’s economy, while government action and innovative technologies are crucial to developing its next hot commodity — carbon
Spin-out unveils carbon nanodot tech to ‘unlock full potential’ of RNA-based crop protection
Carbon nanodot technology is poised to make RNA-based biopesticides and other active ingredients more effective, believes a British spin-out
‘Fear of finance rejection’ stalks adoption of innovative farming practices
With the fear of getting rejected by traditional financial institutions a huge deterrent to trying innovative practices, finance providers InSoil and Key Carbon have joined forces to raise €100 million to give to European farmers to adopt regenerative...
Regenerative farms ‘more productive and efficient’, European study shows
A report from the European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture (EARA) shows that farmers who adopt to regenerative agriculture can achieve significantly higher overall productivity and input efficiency compared to conventional practices. Which...
‘A necessary step’: Suntory pilots regenerative farming to secure ingredient sourcing future
Japan’s Suntory Group sees regenerative farming practices, such as the use of biochar, as essential to securing the future of agricultural produce
State of the Sector
How crop protection is evolving in the face of high-stake pressures – exclusive analysis
In this ‘State of the Sector’ exclusive report, we explore the innovations advancing crop protection and challenges hindering it in the face of mounting pressure to feed a growing population.
Has ESG momentum slowed amid geopolitical disruption?
‘Investors are becoming more discerning, not less committed’
Upcoming at the World Agri-Tech South America Summit – 7 speakers to whet your appetite
Now in its fifth year, the event returns to São Paulo on June 24-25 where 700 leaders from across the global agtech landscape – including agribusinesses, cooperatives, start-ups, investors, government agencies, and technology leaders – will discuss the...
Getting into the weeds of the no-till vs regenerative agriculture debate
Critics have rounded on the assumption that no-till farming is a foundational practice within regenerative agriculture. The issue could have widespread implications for the sector
Insect farming 2.0: InsectBiotech nears commercialisation, aims for €150m revenue by 2031
Spain’s InsectBiotech is advancing towards commercialisation with new production, targeting €150m revenue by 2031 on the back of opportunities in animal feed, bio-stimulants, and biofuel
Investors urged to back regenerative farming as Brazil fertiliser plan threatens net zero goals
Investors are being called to promote regenerative farming and greener inputs as Brazil’s fertiliser expansion risks undermining its net-zero targets and pose risks to public health.
Why it’s time for snack producers to dig into regenerative agriculture
Regenerative agriculture is more than a trend: it’s a fundamental rethink of how we grow, source and sell food. As pressure mounts to deliver food that does more than just taste good, food producers have a pivotal role to play
Tech innovation ‘vital’ to regenerative agriculture shift
A new report by the British Ecological Society assesses the evidence that regenerative agriculture can improve soil health, increase biodiversity and minimise environmental damage. Advancing technologies and innovation will be crucial in this transition,...
Start-up profile
‘We could turn desert-like soil healthy in five years’: The father and son boosting soil health with microbes
Soil regeneration start-up CroBio is using biotechnology to prevent crop loss from drought conditions. It tells us how it is taking on an ‘incredibly challenging’ global regulatory environment, and how its product is helping farmers navigate a...
‘You can’t manage what you can’t measure’: Experts want agreed standards to advance regenerative ag
Regenerative agriculture experts have called for standardised measurement and verification of the likes of soil health, water quality and biodiversity to boost the sector’s credibility.