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US government signals shift on hemp policy, calling for regulatory framework over ban
The White House has urged Congress to replace a proposed ban on hemp products with regulatory framework.
FPT engines to support $3.5bn Algerian dairy and powdered milk project
FPT, alongside distributors Bimotor and Avoni Industrial, has partnered with Green Power Systems to provide power generation equipment for an agro-industrial project in Algeria.
Rainbow Crops raises €9.7m to expand crop genome-editing platform
Belgian agri-tech company Rainbow Crops has raised €9.7 million in an over-subscribed seed funding round to advance its crop engineering platform and expand its team.
Framing regenerative agriculture into meaningful connections
As regenerative agriculture moves from buzzword to business strategy, new consumer insights reveal its potential to reshape the food value chain. ADM's Candy Siekmann explores the opportunities for brands, retailers and farmers in this piece.
Canada launches food security strategy with $2.1bn investment plan
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled the country's first National Food Security Strategy, a ten-year plan backed by more than CAD 3 billion (approx. $2.1 billion) in funding.
AeroFarms acquired by Palm Ventures
Vertical farming company AeroFarms has announced its acquisition by an affiliate of Palm Ventures, a family investment office with operations in Austin and Greenwich, US.
European study highlights regenerative agriculture’s crop resilience benefits during drought
New European research from Soil Capital suggests that regenerative farming practices can help protect crop production during drought.
Lidl signs £500m five-year agreement with growers as demand for British berries surges
Lidl GB has unveiled a £500 million investment in the British berry sector.
FDF calls on UK government to support F&B manufacturers amid sector ‘crisis’
A new report from the Food and Drink Federation highlights how confidence among UK food and beverage manufacturers has plummeted amid conflict in the Middle East, currently at its lowest level seen since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Aldi commits £5bn to long-term UK supplier agreements to support local farmers
Aldi has announced plans to commit more than £5 billion to long-term supplier agreements with British farmers and food producers.
ADM expands regenerative agriculture work in India with new TechnoServe soy farming partnership
ADM has announced a new partnership with international non-profit TechnoServe to advance regenerative agriculture practices among 15,000 new soybean farmers in Maharashtra, India.
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