Producers: AI-assisted international press reviewPress review

Vertoro lève 17 millions d'euros pour sa technologie d'huile renouvelable

Vertoro a annoncé la clôture d'un tour de financement de série B de 17 millions d'euros, destiné à l'échelle de sa technologie innovante qui transforme les déchets végétaux en huile renouvelable. Cette huile flexible est conçue pour alimenter des applications variées, allant des produits chimiques aux carburants maritimes et aériens, tout en visant à réduire les coûts d'exploitation et à renforcer la sécurité énergétique. Avec des partenariats stratégiques, notamment avec Raizén, Vertoro se positionne comme un acteur clé dans la transition vers des solutions énergétiques durables.

In the UK, a Producer Returns to Oilseed Rape Thanks to a Resilient Variety

Faced with the threat of flea beetles, a farmer in Lincolnshire has decided to reintroduce oilseed rape on his land after three years of absence. By choosing the LG Avenger variety, known for its resilience against this pest, he hopes to maximize his yields. Agronomic practices such as companion cropping and targeted fertilization have been implemented to enhance productivity, and he has observed rapid growth and low pest pressure.

Precision Fertilization: A Canadian Company Focuses on More Concentrated Granules to Reduce Volumes and Optimize Nutrient Efficiency

The Canadian company Ostara has introduced an improved formulation of its CG P2X fertilizer, increasing nitrogen and phosphorus concentration, thus allowing a reduction of 60 to 65% in application rates compared to conventional fertilizers. This innovation, validated by 151 field trials across various soil types and management systems, promises to enhance nutrient efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts associated with conventional fertilizers.

In the Face of Early Summers, Sunflower as a Catch Crop Becomes a Diversification Option for Major Crops

In the southwest of France, the early harvests of peas and barley create an opportunity to plant sunflowers as a catch crop. Terres Inovia, the French agricultural technical institute, emphasizes the importance of quick sowing and proper irrigation to maximize yields. With a potential of €600/ha for seeds intended for sustainable aviation fuel, this strategy could offer interesting economic prospects, provided that an optimal technical itinerary is followed.

Vertical Agriculture: To Tackle Climate Challenges, a Spanish Company Aims to Grow Hops Directly for Brewers

In response to climate challenges threatening hop production, the Spanish company Ekonoke is innovating with indoor hop farms, ensuring brewers a reliable and local supply amidst climate risks. By leveraging long-term contracts and vertical farming technology, the company aims for industrial expansion while validating its performance before attracting new investments.

Genomic Editing: A Major Breakthrough for Early-Maturing Corn Without Yield Loss

A team of Chinese researchers has managed to overcome one of the main trade-offs in corn breeding: achieving earlier varieties without penalizing their yield. By finely modifying the regulatory mechanisms of the ZmRap2.7 gene using CRISPR genomic editing, scientists have advanced flowering by several days while maintaining the productive potential of the plants in field trials.

Seeds: Canada's Reform of Breeder Rights Revives Debate on Living Control

Syngenta Launches Its First Hybrid Wheat Varieties Promising Up to €235/ha Gains

Syngenta introduces its first hybrid wheat varieties, SY Sphynx and SY Xanthis, promising yield gains of 5% and a premium of €110 to €235/ha. Through natural sterility hybridization, these wheats show a significant increase in above-ground (+34%) and root biomass (+60%), enhancing drought stress resistance and improving disease resistance. They contribute to better carbon fixation and natural weeding while reducing mycotoxin risks.

SLC, Bom Futuro, Scheffer: Brazilian Industrial Agriculture Shifts to Biosolutions

At BioSummit 2026, SLC Agrícola, Bom Futuro, and Scheffer announced the application of biological inputs on 100% of their cultivated areas. These solutions play a significant role in pest management, particularly in soy and corn, though challenges remain for their adoption in cotton. Technological advancements and the push for sustainable farming practices are driving this trend.

Biotechnologies: Brazil Approves New Transgenic Sugarcane with Dual Resistance

The CTNBio (National Technical Commission on Biosafety of Brazil) has approved a transgenic sugarcane developed by CTC (a Brazilian research company specializing in sugarcane), which incorporates resistance to borers and herbicides like glyphosate. This technological advancement, set for commercialization across 14 varieties by 2026/27, aims to enhance productivity and sustainability in the Brazilian sugar sector while reducing economic losses from infestations and weed management costs, estimated at 14 billion BRL annually.