ADQ, an active sovereign investor with a focus on critical infrastructure and global supply chains, and Limagrain, an agricultural cooperative and international seed group, have entered into exclusive discussions for ADQ to acquire a 35 percent stake …
Pure Harvest Smart Farms (Pure Harvest), the region’s leading sustainable technology-enabled agribusiness farming high quality, safe, sustainably grown fresh produce, announces the launch of its own brand of 100% natural tomato sauces. The range will …
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the "Plant the Emirates" national programme. The programme comprises several initiatives that align with the UAE’s vision to advance …
Rob Trice, a Silicon Valley veteran, co-founded Better Food Ventures with Michael Rose to invest in early-stage companies applying IT solutions to agriculture. The firm targets digital technologies capable of generating SaaS-style revenue, avoiding hardware-intensive and consumer goods sectors, and focusing on real pain points in the food and ag value chain. Despite the challenges in agtech and the impact of tariffs on US farming, they emphasise the need for good data for AI applications and work on initiatives like SADIE to address data ownership issues.
The UK government has launched its first national strategy to address PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', by enhancing soil monitoring and understanding their environmental impact. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will collaborate with various stakeholders to trace PFAS sources, their environmental pathways, and mitigate exposure, focusing on soil sampling and understanding agricultural contributions. Key concerns include PFAS in pesticides and biosolids, with ongoing research to assess their effects on soil properties and potential reforms in sludge regulation. Environment Minister Emma Hardy emphasises the importance of collaboration to address the long-term risks of PFAS to public health and ecosystems.
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