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Iberdrola double ses investissements au Brésil pour 50 milliards de R$
Iberdrola annonce le renouvellement de ses concessions de distribution au Brésil, avec un plan d'investissement ambitieux de 50 milliards de R$ sur les cinq prochaines années. Cette initiative vise à renforcer l'infrastructure énergétique du pays, mais ne s'inscrit pas dans le périmètre des technologies végétales et agritech, domaines d'intérêt de notre média.
Source: Iberdrola, published under the title "Iberdrola renews distribution concessions in Brazil and doub..." - 9 May 2026
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Rapport annuel 2025 d'Equinor : Performances et avancées stratégiques
Le rapport annuel d'Equinor pour 2025 met en lumière des résultats financiers solides malgré un contexte de volatilité du marché. Avec une production record et des efforts significatifs pour réduire les émissions de carbone, l'entreprise se positionne comme un acteur clé dans la transition énergétique. Les projets d'énergie renouvelable et de capture de carbone avancent, bien que des ajustements soient nécessaires face aux défis du marché.
Source: Equinor, published under the title "Equinor’s annual report for 2025" - 8 May 2026
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Equinor renforce son portefeuille énergétique intégré au Brésil avec un complexe éolien
Equinor a acquis le complexe éolien Esquina do Vento de 230 MW, composé de 51 éoliennes Vestas, dans l'État de Rio Grande do Norte. Cette acquisition s'inscrit dans la stratégie d'Equinor de développer un portefeuille énergétique intégré, combinant énergies renouvelables et trading, pour répondre à la demande croissante d'énergie fiable au Brésil. Le complexe devrait générer environ 1 TWh par an, renforçant ainsi la capacité de production d'énergie éolienne dans la région.
Source: Equinor, published under the title "Equinor strengthens integrated power portfolio in Brazil" - 8 May 2026
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An American Startup Focuses on Decentralized Ammonia Production
Loop Chemicals, a startup from the Massachusetts Climatetech Studio, has licensed a chemical looping ammonia technology from Sandia National Laboratories. This innovation aims to decentralize ammonia production, essential for fertilizers, by bringing it closer to American farms to reduce vulnerabilities in the agricultural supply chain in the United States and lower transportation costs.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Loop Chemicals Licenses Sandia National Laboratories Technol..." - 8 May 2026
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Canadian Aplantex Raises $5 Million to Scale Up Green Biotechnology
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Aplantex Closes $5 Million Bridge Round to Accelerate Shift ..." - 8 May 2026
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EY Strengthens Its Presence in Brazilian Agriculture with MB Agro Acquisition
The acquisition of consulting firm MB Agro, active since the 1970s, by EY Brazil marks a strategic step to enhance its agribusiness consulting and evaluation capabilities. By integrating a team of experts and sector intelligence products, EY Brazil aims to provide in-depth analyses and precise diagnostics to support critical decisions in a rapidly evolving agricultural sector.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "EY Brazil Acquires MB Agro to Strengthen Agribusiness Consul..." - 8 May 2026
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Incident de sécurité à la raffinerie de Mongstad : enquête et mesures correctives
Equinor a finalisé son enquête interne suite à un incident survenu le 29 octobre 2025 à la raffinerie de Mongstad, où des employés ont été exposés à des produits chimiques. L'incident, survenu lors de travaux sur un instrument de mesure, a mis en lumière des lacunes dans l'évaluation des risques et la protection respiratoire. Des mesures correctives ont été mises en place, notamment le remplacement du naphtha par du glycol, pour garantir la sécurité des employés et améliorer la gestion des risques chimiques sur le site.
Source: Equinor, published under the title "Investigation completed after exposure incident at Mongstad" - 8 May 2026
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Sumitomo Chemical lance une nouvelle gamme d'alumine pour les semi-conducteurs avancés
Sumitomo Chemical a annoncé le lancement de sa série ELA d'alumine de haute pureté, conçue pour répondre aux besoins croissants du marché des semi-conducteurs avancés. Avec des niveaux de radiation alpha réduits et des propriétés de dissipation thermique améliorées, ces produits visent à garantir la fiabilité des composants électroniques. La société prévoit également d'élargir sa gamme d'alumine pour des applications céramiques, renforçant ainsi son engagement envers l'innovation dans les matériaux inorganiques et le soutien à l'industrie des semi-conducteurs.
Source: Sumitomo Chemical, published under the title "Sumitomo Chemical to Expand its High-Purity Alumina Portfoli..." - 8 May 2026
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FMC Corporation : Barry Crawford, VP Transformation, annonce sa retraite en 2024
FMC Corporation a annoncé le départ à la retraite de Barry Crawford, vice-président de la gestion de la transformation, après 13 ans de service. Reconnu pour ses contributions significatives à la sécurité et à l'excellence manufacturière, Crawford a également été un fervent défenseur de la diversité au sein de l'entreprise. Son héritage inclut une réduction notable des blessures et des programmes d'intégration réussis, marquant une étape importante dans la culture de sécurité de FMC.
Source: Fmc, published under the title "FMC Corporation Announces Retirement of Barry Crawford, Vice..." - 8 May 2026
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Agritech & Foodtech: Funding Rounds, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Structural Signals in Alternative Proteins, Agricultural AI, and Agro-Industrial Transition
The latest overview from AgFunderNews highlights a rapidly evolving agritech and foodtech ecosystem. With the rise of alternative proteins, the acceleration of agricultural AI solutions, and the consolidation of established players, the market confirms its shift towards a more technological, capital-intensive agriculture that is integrated with global climate and food challenges.
Jennifer Marston, Source: Agfundernews, published under the title "AgriFood Signals: Corteva names seed spinout, Vori bags $22m..." - 8 May 2026
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From Orange to Field: A Natural Adjuvant to Enhance Herbicide and Insecticide Efficacy
At Agrishow 2026, Sell Agro unveiled Citreum, an innovative biodegradable adjuvant made from orange terpenes, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of phytosanitary treatments while minimizing environmental impact. This product optimizes the distribution and penetration of droplets on leaf surfaces, increasing the bioavailability of active ingredients and reducing losses due to runoff.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Sell Agro introduces biodegradable adjuvant Citreum at Agris..." - 8 May 2026
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Soy-derived dairy proteins: Mozza Foods bets on molecular agriculture to industrialize casein without fermentation
Elaine Watson, Source: Agfundernews, published under the title "Mozza Foods targets late 2028 launch for soybean-grown casei..." - 8 May 2026
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Brazil: GeoIA Launches Precision Agriculture Platform Reducing Pesticide Use by 82%
At Agrishow 2026, GeoIA unveiled a precision agriculture platform that leverages artificial intelligence to cut pesticide usage by up to 82.29%. Developed by the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, this technology combines high-resolution aerial imagery with deep learning models to map crops. It enables targeted pesticide application, replacing uniform spraying with a precision spraying system.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "GeoIA unveils AI platform cutting pesticide use by over 80% ..." - 8 May 2026
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Brazil: Biojet Partners with AGCO to Exclusively Deploy Localized Biological Input Injection Systems
Brazilian company Biojet has signed a strategic agreement with AGCO (an American group specializing in agricultural machinery), granting it exclusivity for the supply of in-furrow spraying systems for biological inputs. This partnership, announced at Agrishow 2026, aims to meet the growing demand for sustainable nutrition solutions while expanding Biojet's operational scale through the approval of its BJ 1000L sprayer on the Momentum platform and opening distribution channels for other innovative technologies.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Agrishow 2026 - Biojet signs agreement with AGCO to scale in..." - 8 May 2026
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Corn Weeding: Adapting Post-Emergence Interventions to Irregular Weed Growth Based on Weather Conditions
Source: Arvalis, published under the title "Désherbage du maïs : ajuster la postlevée au contexte" - 8 May 2026
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An American Startup Secures Funding from the USDA to Accelerate Wheat Gene Editing and Improve Nitrogen Efficiency
Novin AgriTech, a startup from Purdue University, has received $174,906 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop innovative traits for wheat, particularly enhancing nitrogen use efficiency. This project employs InPACT technology, enabling direct genetic manipulation without tissue culture, promising rapid and scalable validation.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Novin AgriTech receives USDA grant to develop novel traits f..." - 8 May 2026
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A New Seed Coating Significantly Reduces Cotton Fusarium While Improving Yields
Cotton fusarium severely compromises yields and crop quality. A recent study developed an eco-friendly seed coating agent (DIF) based on Difenoconazole, replacing toxic formulations. Trials demonstrated a 98.67% effectiveness against fusarium, while enhancing seedling growth and cotton yield, without negatively impacting fiber quality.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Development and application of a novel eco-friendly seed coa..." - 8 May 2026
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France: The Alpha Biotech Program Aims to Accelerate Industrialization of Biotech Startups
The Alpha Biotech program, launched at BIOKET 2026, aims to remove barriers to the industrialization of industrial biotechnology startups. Selected startups will receive support over 12 months and benefit from the expertise of the CEBB (European Centre for Biotechnology and Bioeconomy) and ARD (Agro-Industry Research and Development) across three areas: technological security, financial structuring, and market access. Applications are open until May 31, 2026, with selection scheduled for June during VivaTech.
Source: La Ferme Digitale, published under the title "Alpha Biotech : l’appel à candidatures pour accélérer l’indu..." - 8 May 2026
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Precision Agriculture: Towards Automating Sap Analysis Interpretation with AI
With the launch of SAVIA, Senseen (a French startup specializing in advanced sensors and data platforms) offers a significant advancement in sap analysis interpretation, transforming raw data into concrete recommendations for farmers. This AI-based service aims to optimize agronomic interventions by providing a precise understanding of plant needs.
Source: La Ferme Digitale, published under the title "Avec SAVIA, la sève parle, nous traduisons !" - 8 May 2026
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Input Distribution in Brazil: The Great Illusion of Agricultural Distributor Consolidation
The agricultural input distribution sector in Brazil faces challenges similar to those in the food retail sector, with integration errors and a dominance of regional players who have deep knowledge of their customers. The lessons learned emphasize the importance of local knowledge, cultural integration, and revenue diversification to succeed in a changing market.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "The Script Was Already Written. Brazil's Ag Input Retail Nev..." - 8 May 2026
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