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eAgronom Reaches Milestone with €1.46 Million Paid to Farmers Through Sale of 29,000 Carbon Credits

eAgronom, the Estonian agricultural technology company, has sold 29,000 Verra-certified carbon credits, generating €1.46 million. This transaction marks a turning point for 150 farmers engaged in regenerative agricultural practices across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, covering 28,000 hectares. The environmental impact is equivalent to removing approximately 6,300 gasoline cars from the road for a year. eAgronom aims to reach one million credits by 2026-2027.

Nouvelles techniques génomiques : enjeux de propriété et d'innovation en agriculture

L'adoption par l'Union européenne des nouvelles techniques génomiques (NTG) soulève des questions cruciales sur la propriété des semences et la concentration du marché. Alors que ces technologies promettent d'améliorer la résistance des plantes face aux défis climatiques, le débat sur les brevets et la protection des caractères génétiques préexistants s'intensifie. Les semenciers indépendants craignent une privatisation du vivant, tandis que la coexistence entre agriculture biologique et NTG pose des défis techniques et juridiques. Qui contrôlera réellement les semences de demain ?

NTG Reform: KWS, Bayer, Syngenta, and Cibus See a Turning Point for European Variety Innovation

The European Union's approval of the regulation on New Genomic Techniques (NGT) marks a turning point for innovation in plant breeding. Companies like KWS and Cibus express their satisfaction, emphasizing that this framework will enable the development of more resilient and sustainable crops while facilitating the adoption of modern methods by farmers.

Solar Foods sécurise 89,2 millions $ pour sa production de protéines de l'air

La startup finlandaise Solar Foods a levé 77,8 millions d'euros pour développer une usine de protéines à partir de gaz, avec un objectif de production de 3 200 tonnes par an d'ici 2028. La décision d'investissement finale est attendue en 2026, alors que l'entreprise renforce son réseau de partenaires et sécurise des accords clients. Son ingrédient phare, Solein, a déjà reçu des approbations réglementaires dans plusieurs régions, répondant à une demande croissante sur le marché des protéines alternatives.

Food Resilience: Technology Alone Won't Suffice Without Policy Transformation

European Parliament Adopts GMO Directive for New Genomic Techniques

On June 17, the European Parliament approved the revision of the 2001 GMO directive, allowing the use of new genomic techniques (NGTs) in agriculture. This decision, welcomed by rapporteur Jessica Polfjärd, aims to enhance the resilience and competitiveness of farms. Unlike traditional GMOs, NGTs rely on targeted mutagenesis, introducing traits already present in the species.

NGT: European and American Seed Companies Welcome End of Regulatory Uncertainty

The recent adoption of the regulation on new genomic techniques (NGT) by the European Parliament marks the end of nearly a decade of legal uncertainty. Euroseeds and ASTA welcome this advancement, highlighting its potential to enhance the competitiveness and productivity of European agriculture and paving the way for increased collaboration between the EU and the United States.

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The James Hutton Institute partners with PhenomUK, a £35 million project aimed at developing crops resilient to climate challenges. This program, supported by UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) and led by BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council), establishes a phenotyping infrastructure to assess crops in various environments. Utilizing advanced technologies, it will enable rapid testing of crop performance under environmental stress.

The EU Modernizes Seed Regulations to Enhance Biodiversity and Variety Innovation

The European Council and Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a major reform of the rules governing the production and marketing of plant reproductive material (PRM). This initiative aims to modernize an outdated legislative framework, enhance biodiversity, and ensure the quality of PRM, while facilitating innovation and reducing bureaucracy for operators.

Roots, Organic Matter, Resilience: Will Soil Health Become a Food Sovereignty Issue in Europe?

At a conference, former French Agriculture Minister Julien Denormandie highlighted the degradation of European soils, emphasizing their crucial role in food sovereignty and the need for a common vision for their protection. He also discussed the impact of climate change on agriculture, advocating for agronomic practices that promote deeper roots, essential for soil health and resilience against climate crises. Denormandie calls for a nuanced approach to agricultural debates, stressing the importance of a collective response at the European level.