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Wheat in Bloom: The Key Role of Trapping in Managing Hessian Fly Treatments
Soils, Inputs & WaterBiotech & Genetics

Wheat in Bloom: The Key Role of Trapping in Managing Hessian Fly Treatments

Managing Hessian flies, pests of wheat, requires rigorous observation to determine intervention thresholds. Sensitive varieties must be closely monitored, especially during flowering when females lay their eggs. An intervention threshold has been established for orange Hessian flies, while some wheat varieties show resistance.

Source: Arvalis, published under the title "Cécidomyies : intervenir sur variétés sensibles si le seuil ..." - 6 May 2026

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Iberdrola renforce son engagement envers les actionnaires avec des Journées dédiées
Energy & Construction

Iberdrola renforce son engagement envers les actionnaires avec des Journées dédiées

Iberdrola a tenu à Pampelune une nouvelle édition de ses Journées des Actionnaires, un événement qui favorise le dialogue direct entre la société et ses actionnaires. L'exposition '125 Light Years' a été présentée, mettant en avant l'évolution de l'entreprise. L'Assemblée Générale, prévue pour le 29 mai, permettra une participation en personne ou à distance, avec des mesures facilitant l'engagement des actionnaires, notamment un dividende supplémentaire proposé de 0,427 € par action.

Source: Iberdrola, published under the title "Iberdrola is holding a new edition of its Shareholders’ Conf..." - 6 May 2026

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MANE renforce sa position avec l'acquisition de FROMATECH Ingredients B.V.
Flavors & Fragrances

MANE renforce sa position avec l'acquisition de FROMATECH Ingredients B.V.

L'acquisition de FROMATECH Ingredients B.V. par MANE marque une étape stratégique pour le groupe, lui permettant d'accroître son accès à des marchés en forte croissance comme le Moyen-Orient et l'Afrique du Nord. Cette opération vise à renforcer les capacités d'innovation et à offrir des solutions personnalisées à une clientèle mondiale, tout en s'inscrivant dans une démarche de croissance durable. L'expertise de FROMATECH est en parfaite adéquation avec la vision de MANE, promettant des synergies bénéfiques pour les deux entités.

Source: Mane, published under the title "MANE acquires FROMATECH ingredients B.V., an international f..." - 6 May 2026

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Assemblée Générale de TotalEnergies : Détails et Modalités de Participation
Energy & Construction

Assemblée Générale de TotalEnergies : Détails et Modalités de Participation

Les actionnaires de TotalEnergies sont conviés à l'Assemblée Générale qui se tiendra le 29 mai 2026 à La Défense. La réunion sera diffusée en direct sur le site de l'entreprise, et les actionnaires peuvent voter en ligne ou par courrier. Les avis de réunion ont été publiés dans le BALO, et les documents nécessaires sont accessibles sur le site de TotalEnergies.

Source: Totalenergies - 6 May 2026

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TotalEnergies Lève le Voile sur Pangea 5, Son Superordinateur Révolutionnaire
Energy & Construction

TotalEnergies Lève le Voile sur Pangea 5, Son Superordinateur Révolutionnaire

TotalEnergies, en partenariat avec Dell Technologies et NVIDIA, dévoile Pangea 5, un superordinateur qui multipliera par six sa puissance de calcul. Prévu pour 2027, cet investissement de plus de 100 millions d'euros vise à optimiser l'ingénierie sismique et à soutenir la transition énergétique. Avec une consommation d'énergie réduite de 40%, Pangea 5 représente une avancée majeure dans le domaine de l'informatique haute performance, tout en répondant aux besoins croissants en intelligence artificielle.

Source: Totalenergies, published under the title "TotalEnergies Develops Pangea 5, a Next-Generation Supercomp..." - 6 May 2026

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Corn field, Brazil. Credits: Gustavo Rodrigues.
Biotech & GeneticsSouth America

Brazil: Increased Pressure from Fall Armyworm on Corn and Erosion of Biotech Efficacy

Corn crops in Brazil are facing heightened pressure from fall armyworms, challenging the effectiveness of advanced biotech traits and prompting producers to adopt integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. The use of biological products, such as baculoviruses, has shown promising results but requires precise application to be effective.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "Caterpillar pressure intensifies in Brazil’s corn belt, chal..." - 6 May 2026

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Fungicides in Orchards: Summit Agro Expands Prolivo Use Against Powdery Mildew on Apple and Cherry
North AmericaSuppliersRegulations

Fungicides in Orchards: Summit Agro Expands Prolivo Use Against Powdery Mildew on Apple and Cherry

Summit Agro USA has announced the expansion of the Prolivo 300SC fungicide label to include control of powdery mildew on apples and cherries (except in California and New York), enhancing its use in high-value specialty crops. Prolivo is notable for its ability to inhibit lesion formation and sporulation, while providing extended protection through its redistribution and vapor activity, thus safeguarding a larger portion of foliage and fruit during critical disease management periods.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "Summit Agro USA expands PROLIVO® 300SC Fungicide label to ap..." - 6 May 2026

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Credits: Dušan Cvetanović.
RegulationsEuropeAgrifood

Brussels Revises Pesticide Residue Thresholds: Trade, Competitiveness, and Agricultural Innovation Challenges

Ongoing discussions in Brussels regarding maximum residue levels (MRLs), market access standards ensuring consumer exposure to pesticide residues remains within safe limits, could have significant implications for food safety, supply chains, and innovation. CropLife Europe calls for a rigorous impact assessment to ensure any legislative changes are evidence-based and consider overall economic and trade effects.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "CropLife Europe - What a full Impact Assessment on EU MRL po..." - 6 May 2026

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Blight-resistant potatoes: Switzerland tests new selection techniques without foreign DNA
Biotech & GeneticsRegulationsEurope

Blight-resistant potatoes: Switzerland tests new selection techniques without foreign DNA

Agroscope (Swiss competence center in agronomic and agri-food research) is conducting a trial on cisgenic blight-resistant potatoes, authorized by the Federal Office for the Environment. This project aims to develop varieties without foreign DNA, thereby reducing the need for plant protection products and improving resistance to extreme climatic conditions.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "Field trial with cisgenic potatoes: Sustainable disease resi..." - 6 May 2026

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Credits: Igor Passchier.
Mechanization & RoboticsBiotech & GeneticsAI & Data

Greenhouse Horticulture: Towards Data-Driven and Robotic Production

In greenhouse cultivation, genetics is no longer just about improving yields; it has become a lever for industrial optimization. By leveraging data and varietal selection, Rijk Zwaan develops plants designed for more predictable production systems, less reliant on labor, and compatible with the automation and robotization of greenhouses.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "Rijk Zwaan - Using data and genetics to build strong greenho..." - 6 May 2026

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Credits: Lara Jameson.
Soils, Inputs & WaterSouth America

Fertilizers: Argentina and Brazil Face Soaring Energy Costs and Hormuz Strait Tensions

Source: Agropages, published under the title "The Iran war: Farmers in Brazil and Argentina face rising fe..." - 6 May 2026

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Iberdrola renforce le stockage d'énergie en Espagne avec Valdecañas
Energy & Construction

Iberdrola renforce le stockage d'énergie en Espagne avec Valdecañas

Iberdrola España a récemment mis à niveau la centrale de Valdecañas, augmentant sa capacité de stockage d'énergie de 355 MW et 210 GWh. Cette amélioration permet une meilleure gestion de la demande énergétique, surtout lors des pics de consommation, tout en intégrant davantage d'énergie renouvelable dans le réseau électrique. La coordination des réservoirs environnants contribue également à la gestion des crues et à la préservation des écosystèmes locaux.

Source: Iberdrola, published under the title "Iberdrola increases energy storage capacity in Spain with up..." - 6 May 2026

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Methanization: A Finnish Startup Turns Digestate into Strategic Fertilizer
Soils, Inputs & WaterEnergy & ConstructionEurope

Methanization: A Finnish Startup Turns Digestate into Strategic Fertilizer

NPHarvest, a Finnish cleantech company, has inaugurated a pilot facility at Biogas Westerbakum GmbH in Lower Saxony, aiming to recover nutrients from liquid digestate. This membrane technology, capable of recovering up to 90% of nitrogen and phosphorus, meets increasingly stringent fertilizer application regulations in Germany.

SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "NPHarvest Launches Nutrient Recovery Pilot at German Biogas ..." - 5 May 2026

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Indoor Agriculture: Rockwell Automation Launches Hydroponic Farm to Combat Food Insecurity
AgrifoodNorth AmericaSoils, Inputs & Water

Indoor Agriculture: Rockwell Automation Launches Hydroponic Farm to Combat Food Insecurity

Rockwell Automation has announced the creation of Clock Tower Farms, an innovative hydroponic facility in Milwaukee designed to produce 200,000 pounds of vegetables annually. In collaboration with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Fork Farms, this initiative aims to meet the growing demand from food banks while saving 5.9 million gallons of water and 5.5 acres of traditional farmland.

SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Rockwell Automation Launches Clock Tower Farms to Grow 200,0..." - 5 May 2026

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

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.

SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "SKK Holdings to Acquire Rantizo Drone Assets in $258.8M Deal..." - 5 May 2026

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Innovation Awards 2026: 9 Selected Candidates, AI and System Integration at the Heart of Horticultural Challenges
AI & DataEurope

Innovation Awards 2026: 9 Selected Candidates, AI and System Integration at the Heart of Horticultural Challenges

GreenTech Amsterdam has revealed the 9 nominees for its Innovation Awards 2026, selected from 37 applications. The categories include Concept, Innovation, and Impact, the latter highlighting products that have proven their effectiveness in the market. The winners will be announced during the event taking place from June 9 to 11, 2026, at RAI Amsterdam.

SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "GreenTech Amsterdam Announces 9 Nominees for 2026 Innovation..." - 5 May 2026

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Edited Seeds: Cibus Takes a Key Step Towards Commercializing Herbicide-Tolerant Rice in Latin America
Biotech & GeneticsSouth America

Edited Seeds: Cibus Takes a Key Step Towards Commercializing Herbicide-Tolerant Rice in Latin America

Cibus, Inc. has made significant progress by transferring genetically modified materials for herbicide tolerance in rice to its partner Interoc, enabling the start of testing and production for a commercial launch in Latin America. This collaboration aims to equip farmers with advanced traits to enhance their productivity, leveraging Cibus's Rapid Trait Development System that facilitates rapid trait innovation.

MADISON HONG, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Cibus Transfers Gene-Edited Herbicide-Tolerance Traits in Ri..." - 5 May 2026

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Iberdrola récompensée pour ses investissements en électrification au Royaume-Uni
Energy & Construction

Iberdrola récompensée pour ses investissements en électrification au Royaume-Uni

ScottishPower, la filiale britannique d'Iberdrola, a été honorée lors des British Business Awards pour son investissement record de plus de 27 millions d'euros dans des projets d'électrification. Cette initiative soutient le développement d'infrastructures essentielles, telles que l'Eastern Link et des parcs éoliens offshore, tout en renforçant la résilience du système énergétique britannique et en créant des milliers d'emplois.

Source: Iberdrola, published under the title "Iberdrola named ‘Investor of the Year’ in the UK for its inv..." - 5 May 2026

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AGCO : Résultats du premier trimestre 2026 en forte hausse
Mechanization & Robotics

AGCO : Résultats du premier trimestre 2026 en forte hausse

AGCO a annoncé des résultats financiers solides pour le premier trimestre 2026, avec des ventes nettes atteignant 2,3 milliards de dollars, soit une augmentation de 14,3 % par rapport à l'année précédente. Le bénéfice par action a également connu une hausse significative, atteignant 0,76 $ (0,94 $ ajusté). La société prévoit un rachat d'actions de 350 millions de dollars et a augmenté son dividende trimestriel à 0,30 $ par action. Les performances régionales montrent une forte croissance en Europe et en Asie, tandis que l'Amérique Latine a souffert d'une baisse des ventes. AGCO reste engagé dans sa stratégie "Farmer-First" pour soutenir les agriculteurs dans un environnement de marché difficile.

Source: Agco, published under the title "AGCO REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER RESULTS" - 5 May 2026

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Towards Ultra-Precise Fertilization: TerraBlaster Digitizes Real-Time Soil Analysis
Soils, Inputs & WaterAI & Data

Towards Ultra-Precise Fertilization: TerraBlaster Digitizes Real-Time Soil Analysis

TerraBlaster, an innovative startup, utilizes laser spectroscopy technology to provide detailed real-time soil nutrient maps. With a commercial launch planned for late 2026, this technology promises to transform precision agriculture by enabling a more efficient and cost-effective application of fertilizers compared to traditional sampling methods.

Elaine Watson, Source: Agfundernews, published under the title "TerraBlaster aims for late 2026 launch with real-time NPK so..." - 5 May 2026

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