agricultural sustainability

Demand driven by sustainable farming practices, consumer preferences, and regulatory support.

New report calls for coordinated regional action to restore agricultural land and strengthen food security.

Through Syngenta’s Sustainable Sourcing Program, the partnership supports farmers in adopting sustainable practices by offering them financial incentives, such as a premium on the price of their sunflower grains.

Soil technology startup strengthens financial footing amid tough investment climate and growing demand for soil restoration.

This project, which started in 2022, has successfully delivered about 90,000 tons of liquid fertilizer in 2024, integrating essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphate, and sulfur with vinasse to enhance soil quality.

Researchers in Spain explore integrating solar panels with crop production, potentially transforming land use efficiency.

The new funding will also support the expansion of the startup’s product offerings and geographies. Additionally, Sound Agriculture has introduced a new program to encourage growers to use SOURCE instead of synthetic fertilizers, offering financial benefits and yield protection.

New research discovered that wildlife such as bees, bats, and birds significantly boost macadamia nut production through natural pollination and pest control.

This free app helps small-scale farmers manage their data for better business and environmental outcomes. The app assists in operations like achieving organic certification, managing sustainability grants, and estimating greenhouse gas emissions.

The Berlin-based AgTech startup Klim has raised $22 million in a Series A funding round to support the expansion of its regenerative farming platform internationally. The platform helps farmers transition to practices that reduce carbon emissions, enhance biodiversity, and improve soil health.

Innovative AgTech firm set to test new fertilizer technology in Spain under EU sustainability initiatives.

Saudi investors focus on agriculture to secure food supply through new ventures.

Climate Shock Insurance will support small and medium-scale farmers and livestock owners against the impacts of climate change. This insurance is designed to provide financial compensation for losses due to unpredictable climate events, thereby helping maintain agricultural livelihoods.

Joint initiatives in rice, corn, and aquaculture focus on boosting local production and exports.