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Greenhouse Agriculture: Rising Investments, Sector Consolidation, and the Gulf Cooperation Council's Growth in Controlled Environment Farming

Greenhouse agriculture is rapidly expanding, particularly in the Middle East, where ambitious projects supported by food security policies are emerging. Technological advancements, such as automation and LED lighting systems, are transforming the sector, while company consolidation is redefining the business landscape.

FMC Sells Crop Protection Business in India to Crystal Crop Protection for $252 Million

FMC Corporation has announced the sale of its subsidiary FMC India to Crystal Crop Protection for $252 million, allowing FMC to refocus on its global growth opportunities. This transaction, expected to close by the end of 2026, includes the acquisition of FMC's crop protection business operations by Crystal, along with a preferred supply agreement for active ingredients. FMC will continue its R&D activities in India.

La Ferme Digitale Welcomes 7 New Members to Strengthen the French Agritech Ecosystem

Biology, Robotics, AI: Deep Tech Establishes Itself in Global Agriculture

Industrial Decarbonization: Cargill Invests $150 Million to Valorize Sunflower Hulls in Saint-Nazaire

Cargill announces a $150 million investment in its Saint-Nazaire plant to convert sunflower hulls into fuels, aiming for an ambitious 90% reduction in CO2 emissions. This project, code-named "Cocorico," is part of a strategy to industrialize biofuels and reduce carbon footprint. Construction will begin in November 2026 and is expected to be completed by March 2029.

Decarbonized Fertilizers: Towards a Global Market for Low-Carbon Ammonia Certificates

PepsiCo and TalusAg announce an innovative partnership to promote the decarbonization of fertilizers through a low-carbon ammonia certificate model. This agreement covers 30,000 tons of ammonia, and through a book-and-claim model (a system where carbon impact is purchased without necessarily receiving the corresponding physical product), companies can buy ammonia certificates in the form of digital tokens, thus facilitating a transition to more sustainable agricultural practices.

Precision Agriculture: China Dominates Patent Filings, but Quality Raises Concerns

In 2024, China significantly outpaced other countries in precision agriculture patents, with 66,095 filings, accounting for 63% of the global total. Only 247 were granted, resulting in a conversion rate of 0.4%, raising questions about the quality of these innovations. South Korea, with a grant rate of 43.1%, emerges as a serious competitor, while giants Deere and CNH Industrial continue to dominate the market with grant rates of 30.1% and 34.3%, respectively.

Agricultural Drones: SKK Holdings Acquires Rantizo Assets in $258.8 Million Deal

SKK Holdings has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire Rantizo's drones, valued at $258.8 million. This acquisition aims to strengthen SKK's position in the precision agriculture and emergency response sectors, while allowing Rantizo to gain an immediate stake in the company.

John Deere and CNH Shape Autonomous Agriculture Through Strategic Acquisitions

Agri-agro: A Seed Fund to Finance Food and Climate Transition

The AGIR fund, managed by Demea Sustainable Investment, aims to support innovative start-ups in key sectors such as forestry, agriculture, agri-food, and biotechnology. By targeting pre-seed funding, it seeks to enhance farmers' remuneration and promote sustainable practices, while leveraging a network of experts to assist entrepreneurs in their development.