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Sustainable Agriculture

Sustainable Agriculture News highlights the latest initiatives, research, and practices aimed at creating a more environmentally friendly and resilient food system.

Covering topics such as regenerative farming, organic practices, water conservation, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity, this category focuses on innovations that promote sustainability across the agriculture sector. Learn about new technologies, policy developments, and industry efforts to reduce the environmental impact of farming, improve soil health, and support local ecosystems.

Stay informed on the approaches and solutions driving sustainable agriculture forward to meet the challenges of climate change, resource scarcity, and global food security.

President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order on June 25, 2026, directing the EPA, USDA, and Department of Health and Human Services to promote regenerative agriculture practices, advance precision agriculture technologies, and reduce the regulatory burden on farmers seeking to modernise their operations. The order frames American farmers and ranchers as essential partners in the administration's Make America Healthy Again agenda, and builds on what the White House describes as a combined federal investment of over $1 billion already committed across HHS, USDA, and EPA to accelerate farm modernisation and food supply security.

Trump Signs Executive Order to Advance Regenerative and Precision Agriculture

President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order on June 25, 2026, directing the EPA, USDA, and Department of Health and Human Services to promote regenerative agriculture practices, advance precision agriculture technologies, and reduce the regulatory burden on farmers seeking to modernise their operations. The order frames American farmers and ranchers as essential partners in

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Shawn Gagné has been appointed Chief Carbon Commercial Officer in a newly created role at Groundwork BioAg.

Groundwork BioAg Issues First Verified Carbon Credits Under Rootella Carbon Programme

Groundwork BioAg has issued 19,568 net Verified Carbon Units (VCUs) under Rootella Carbon, its soil carbon removal programme, marking the first issuance of mycorrhizal fungi-driven CDR credits under Verra's VM0042 standard in the United States. The issuance has been independently verified by SCS Global under Verra's Verified Carbon Standard, and the company has already signed

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The US beekeeping industry is facing a severe crisis as beekeepers across the country report unprecedented colony losses, with some operations experiencing 70-100% mortality rates.

US Honey Bee Colony Losses Drop to 39.9% in 2025–26, Survey Finds — But Industry Warns Crisis Continues

The 2025–26 U.S. Beekeeping Survey has recorded annual honey bee colony losses of 39.9% for the period April 2025 to April 2026 — a significant improvement from the record losses of 55.1% and 55.6% posted in the two preceding years, but still well above the 15–20% level that beekeepers consider sustainable. The survey was led

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Dubai Holding Community Management and UAE-based agtech firm ReFarm Global have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch "Sea to Soil", a circular sustainability initiative that converts marine algae waste into regenerative compost for reuse across residential communities. The agreement was signed by Francis Giani, CEO of Dubai Holding Community Management, and Oliver Christof, CEO of ReFarm Global Investments.

ReFarm Global & Dubai Holding Launch “Sea to Soil” Algae-to-Compost Initiative at Palm Jumeirah

Dubai Holding Community Management and UAE-based agtech firm ReFarm Global have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch "Sea to Soil", a circular sustainability initiative that converts marine algae waste into regenerative compost for reuse across residential communities. The agreement was signed by Francis Giani, CEO of Dubai Holding Community Management, and Oliver Christof, CEO

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eAgronom secured registration under the VCS by Verra for its “eAgronom Sustainable Farming in Central and Eastern Europe” soil carbon project.

eAgronom Sells 29,000 Verra-Certified Soil Carbon Credits, Delivers First Farmer Payout

eAgronom, the agriculture-focused climate tech company helping farmers adopt sustainable practices, has sold 29,000 Verra-certified soil carbon credits, generating €1.46 million in revenue. The sale follows the company's registration earlier this year under the Verra Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and represents the first major payout to farmers participating in eAgronom's Carbon Program.

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Kiss the Ground Study Finds Regenerative Agriculture Awareness Nearly Doubling

Kiss the Ground Study Finds Regenerative Agriculture Awareness Nearly Doubling

Kiss the Ground, a leading voice in the regenerative agriculture movement, has released a national study of more than 2,000 U.S. adults showing a sharp acceleration in consumer understanding of regenerative agriculture, which the organization defines as holistic farming practices aimed at restoring soil health and enhancing biodiversity, with benefits for climate and wellness.

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Seqana, a digital MRV company that quantifies soil health using satellite imagery and machine learning, has announced the close of a EUR 3.2 million funding round led by Pymwymic, with participation from existing investors HTGF and Counteract. The investment will further Seqana's work on soil carbon quantification and extend it into a broader set of soil health indicators, giving food, fiber, and fuel companies and carbon market project developers data to measure both climate impact and supply chain resilience.

Seqana Raises €3.2 Million to Expand Soil Health Measurement Beyond Carbon

Seqana, a digital MRV company that quantifies soil health using satellite imagery and machine learning, has announced the close of a EUR 3.2 million funding round led by Pymwymic, with participation from existing investors HTGF and Counteract. The investment will further Seqana's work on soil carbon quantification and extend it into a broader set of

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Ardian and Societe Generale partnered on a EUR 100M nature-based solutions fund targeting 85M tons of carbon sequestration over 40 years

Ardian and Societe Generale Launch EUR 100M Nature-Based Solutions Fund to Sequester 85 Million Tons of Carbon

Ardian and Societe Generale have announced a nature-based solutions equity partnership centered on Averrhoa NBS, a new impact fund managed by Ardian's Infrastructure team alongside aDryada Advisory. Societe Generale has committed EUR 100 million as the fund's anchor investor and will provide financial advisory and structuring support through its affiliate, Societe Generale Investment Solutions.

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Solis Capital has launched a dedicated carbon stream financing vehicle focused on high-integrity voluntary carbon market projects, with an initial geographic emphasis on Central Asia.

Solis Capital Launches Carbon Stream Financing Vehicle for High-Integrity Voluntary Carbon Projects in Central Asia

Key Takeaways Solis Capital has launched a dedicated carbon stream financing vehicle focused on high-integrity voluntary carbon market projects, with an initial geographic emphasis on Central Asia. The vehicle provides […]

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Compeer Financial has announced the launch of RegenLend, a pilot equipment leasing programme developed in partnership with PepsiCo, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF). The initiative is designed to lower the upfront financial barrier to adopting strip-till equipment, a key entry point for farmers looking to implement soil conservation practices on their operations.

Compeer Financial and PepsiCo Launch RegenLend to Lower the Cost Barrier to Strip-Till Adoption

Compeer Financial has announced the launch of RegenLend, a pilot equipment leasing programme developed in partnership with PepsiCo, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF). The initiative is designed to lower the upfront financial barrier to adopting strip-till equipment, a key entry point for farmers looking to implement soil

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