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Vivici obtient 12,5 millions d'euros pour développer ses protéines de fermentation précise

Vivici a sécurisé un financement de 12,5 millions d'euros du programme EIC Accelerator pour étendre l'accès au marché de ses ingrédients protéiques Vivitein™, produits par fermentation précise. Ce soutien financier permettra à l'entreprise de répondre à une demande croissante tout en renforçant son innovation. L'EIC Accelerator, reconnu pour sa sélectivité, valide la technologie de Vivici et son potentiel à contribuer à un système alimentaire plus durable.

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.

Africa: Smallholder Agriculture Becomes a New Asset Class for Investors

Kaleidofin and Apollo Agriculture have completed the first local currency securitization for the smallholder sector in Kenya, mobilizing 276 million KES (approximately 2.1 million USD) for 23,839 farmers, including 51% women and 22% new borrowers. This initiative, supported by the IDH Farmfit Fund, marks a significant advancement in agricultural financing, with a BBB- investment rating assigned to this asset class. Through innovative technologies, Apollo assesses farmers' creditworthiness, thereby facilitating access to tailored financing in local currency.

Brazil: Valorizing Pig Farming Waste Opens New Paths for Phosphate Fertilizer Autonomy

Researchers from Embrapa Agrobiology are exploring the use of struvite, a slow-release fertilizer derived from pig farming, as a solution to reduce Brazil's dependence on imported phosphate fertilizers. Preliminary results indicate that this fertilizer can meet 50% of the phosphorus needs for soybean crops while maintaining competitive yields and promoting a circular economy.

Soft Wheat: How to Distinguish Physiological Stress, Septoria, and Helminthosporiosis in the Field?

Various symptoms on wheat raise diagnostic questions between fungal diseases and physiological markings. The climatic conditions marked by drought and high temperature fluctuations since March have favored photosynthetic dysfunctions. Farmers must pay attention to the distribution of symptoms to adjust their treatments, particularly against septoria and rusts, while considering varietal sensitivity.

Suterra Acquires Vestaron's Biocontrol Assets, Strengthening Its Bioinsecticide Portfolio in the U.S.

Suterra, a global leader in biological pest control, has acquired Vestaron's product lines and research assets, including the recently EPA-approved Spear® and Basin™ products for use in the United States. This acquisition aims to enhance Suterra's offerings and support growers with proven solutions and technical expertise, while planning to manufacture Spear® Lep, its own product, in the near future.

Sino-Agri Union Accelerates International Expansion and Strengthens Agrochemical Innovation Portfolio

In 2025, Sino-Agri Union experienced a 4.54% increase in its international revenue, primarily driven by its activities in Europe and America. The company is investing in R&D, with innovative products such as fluopimomidea and fluquinometoate, while enhancing its competitiveness in the neonicotinoid insecticide market.

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.

Crop Stress: Syngenta Showcases Its Agronomic Surveys with the 'Biostim Bureau'

The surveys conducted by Syngenta highlight the challenges faced by crops, particularly the effects of water and nutritional stress. Through scripted case studies, the 'Biostim Bureau', led by Commissioner Delorme, explores the underlying causes of yield decline and offers solutions and decision-making tools to help farmers overcome these obstacles.

Sensors, satellites, targeted irrigation: a plan to transform Haitian agriculture

Low-Carbon Fertilizers: CF Industries and PepsiCo Launch Ready-to-Use Solution for Potatoes

CF Industries and PepsiCo announce a commercial agreement to deploy a certified low-carbon UAN fertilizer (urea-ammonium nitrate solution) in the Frito-Lay potato supply chain. This initiative, utilizing carbon capture technologies, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that account for 15-20% of emissions in potato cultivation, without altering agronomic practices.