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Australia Considers Two New Applications for Commercial GM Crops

The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has received two applications for approval to commercially cultivate genetically modified plants, submitted by Pioneer Hi-Bred Australia and Bayer CropScience. Risk assessment and management plans will be subject to public consultation in December 2026 before any decision is made.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "Australian OGTR receives two licence applications for commer..." - 13 August 2026

InterGrain Leads National Faba Bean Breeding Program in Australia

InterGrain, an Australian plant breeding company, has been selected to lead a national faba bean breeding program in collaboration with the GRDC and the University of Adelaide. This $9.5 million program over 2.5 years aims to develop high-yielding, disease-resistant varieties, thereby consolidating breeding efforts for improved efficiency. InterGrain is committed to quickly translating breeding results into benefits for farmers while addressing the growing demand for plant-based proteins.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "Australia - InterGrain joins national Faba Bean Breeding Pro..." - 27 July 2026

Launch of a $230.7 Million Investment Platform for Permanent Crops in Australia

The Canadian investment group La Caisse and Australian agricultural asset manager GO.FARM have announced a strategic partnership aimed at developing permanent crops in Australia. With an initial commitment of $230.7 million (A$330 million), the platform seeks to transform underutilized land into sustainable farming operations through investments in irrigation, infrastructure, and agricultural technologies.

SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "La Caisse and GO.FARM Launch $230.7 Million Australian Perma..." - 25 July 2026

Australian Company AGT Appointed to Lead National Lentil Breeding Program

The Grains Research and Development Corporation has appointed Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) to lead the national lentil breeding program, enhancing Australia's competitiveness in the global pulse market. This initiative, the result of two decades of collaboration, focuses on genetic improvement to meet rising demand and agronomic challenges.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "Australia - GRDC announces AGT will lead national lentil bre..." - 13 July 2026

Biomethane, Heat and CO₂: Methanization as a Decarbonization Lever for Horticultural Greenhouses in Australia

The Canadian company Anaergia Inc. has signed a contract to provide technology and equipment for an anaerobic digestion facility at Goodness Grown Farm in Australia. This innovative project, supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, aims to process 120,000 tons of agricultural and commercial waste annually, generating over 100 terajoules of biogas. The recovered heat and CO₂ will be used for the energy needs of a nearby greenhouse.

SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Anaergia Signs Contract for Anaerobic Digestion Facility at ..." - 8 July 2026

Green Hydrogen: Australia Launches Major Industrial Project to Decarbonize Ammonia Used in Agriculture

The Hunter Valley hydrogen hub project, developed by Australian company Orica and supported by American firm Plug Power, marks a significant advancement in green hydrogen production in Australia. With a capacity of 50 MW, it aims to produce 4,700 tons of renewable hydrogen annually, replacing 7.5% of natural gas use in ammonia production.

SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Plug Power’s Electrolyzers Advance as Hunter Valley Hydrogen..." - 8 July 2026

The New South Wales Government Invests $105.5 Million in Agricultural Innovation

SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "NSW Government Backs $105.5 Million Agriculture Innovation P..." - 6 July 2026

Solarferm : vers une production de sucre durable et économique pour la bioéconomie

La start-up néo-zélandaise Solarferm ambitionne de révolutionner la production de sucres fermentescibles en utilisant une technologie innovante qui transforme l'hydrogène et le dioxyde de carbone en glucose. Sous la direction de Gabriel James, l'entreprise propose une solution potentiellement moins coûteuse et plus stable que les sources traditionnelles, tout en répondant aux défis de volatilité du marché du sucre. Avec des modèles de déploiement variés, Solarferm attire l'attention des acteurs de l'industrie cherchant à sécuriser leur approvisionnement en ingrédients pour la biomanufacturation.

Elaine Watson, Source: Agfundernews, published under the title "The bioeconomy runs on sugar. Solarferm wants to run it on g..." - 26 June 2026

Leguminous Crops: Towards a Global Production of 70 Mt by 2034

According to the OECD, leguminous crop production is expected to grow by 26 Mt by 2034, with Canada as the leading exporter. Despite the anticipated increase, few countries will achieve self-sufficiency, particularly India, which remains the largest producer but cannot meet its population's needs. Innovative agricultural techniques and yield improvements are essential to meet the rising demand.

Source: Wikiagri, published under the title "Produire plus de 70 Mt de protéagineux dans le monde à l’hor..." - 24 June 2026

Canola: Australia Invests in Genetics to Enhance Frost Tolerance, Acid Soil Resilience, and Yield Efficiency

Source: Agropages, published under the title "Australia - Canola genetics research paving the way to new a..." - 9 June 2026