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Stay informed on the latest developments in the world of agribusiness. Our Agribusiness News section covers essential updates, market trends, and industry innovations that impact the agriculture and food sectors globally.

From investment announcements and policy changes to mergers, acquisitions, and technological advancements, we provide timely and unbiased reporting for professionals across the agriculture value chain.

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Texas Governor Greg Abbott marked the completion of a sterile fly dispersal facility in Edinburg, Texas, aimed at strengthening the United States’ preparedness against New World Screwworm (NWS).

USDA Announces $125 Million for Agricultural Research Facility Upgrades at Land-Grant Universities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the opening of its FY2026 funding opportunity under the Research Facilities Act program, backed by $125 million in annual funding. The announcement came during a roundtable at USDA headquarters where Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon met with land-grant university leaders to

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Vireo Growth Announces Intention to Acquire Organic Ingredient Supplier Bridgewell Agribusiness For $40 Million

Vireo Growth to Acquire C21 Investments in All-Share Deal, Expanding Nevada Cannabis Footprint

Vireo Growth Inc. (CSE: VREO; OTCQX: VREOD) has announced a definitive arrangement agreement to acquire C21 Investments Inc. (CSE: CXXI; OTCQX: CXXIF) through an all-share transaction. Under the terms of the deal, each C21 shareholder will receive 0.023052 of a Vireo subordinate voting share for every C21 share held. C21 will be delisted from the

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Village Farms has announced plans to expand its cannabis cultivation operations by converting part of its Delta 2 greenhouse facility.

Village Farms International Advances Delta 2 Cannabis Expansion with Second Cultivation Phase and Accelerated Tech Upgrades

Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) has announced a series of operational milestones in its ongoing capacity expansion at Delta 2 (D-2), a 1.1 million square foot greenhouse in British Columbia being converted to cannabis production. The company has completed its first harvest from the initial half of the D-2 expansion and has now begun cultivation

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Local Bounti reported a 38% year-over-year increase in sales and a 181% increase in gross profit for full-year 2024.

Local Bounti Launches Six-SKU Leafy Greens Line Across All Harris Teeter Stores

Local Bounti Corporation (NYSE: LOCL) has announced the commercial launch of a six-product assortment of its indoor-grown leafy greens at Harris Teeter, covering the grocer's entire network of more than 250 stores across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. The placement strengthens Local Bounti's retail footprint in the region and expands its presence within the controlled environment

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Tiryaki Syria, operating under Tiryaki Anadolu — a wholly owned subsidiary of Tiryaki Agro — has signed a cooperation agreement with the Syrian Sovereign Fund to build a large-scale agricultural processing facility in Syria. The deal covers a 10-year operational period and targets around USD 500 million in annual processing output. Image provided by Tiryaki Agro.

Tiryaki Agro Signs 10-Year, $500M Agricultural Processing Deal with Syrian Sovereign Fund

Tiryaki Syria, operating under Tiryaki Anadolu — a wholly owned subsidiary of Tiryaki Agro — has signed a cooperation agreement with the Syrian Sovereign Fund to build a large-scale agricultural processing facility in Syria. The deal covers a 10-year operational period and targets around USD 500 million in annual processing output.

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The University of Warwick is leading a €6 million EU Horizon project called PhytoPRISM, bringing together 15 research institutions and stakeholders across eight countries to build Europe's first integrated platform for coordinating responses to transboundary agricultural and forest pest threats.

University of Warwick Leads €6M EU Project to Build Europe’s First Coordinated Pest Management Platform

The University of Warwick is leading a €6 million EU Horizon project called PhytoPRISM, bringing together 15 research institutions and stakeholders across eight countries to build Europe's first integrated platform for coordinating responses to transboundary agricultural and forest pest threats.

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Agricultural AI company Farmwave has named Michael K. Stern as Advisor and Member of its Board of Directors. Stern, who previously served as CEO of The Climate Corporation and Head of Digital Farming at Bayer Crop Science, joins the company as it prepares to expand its Precision Harvest System into new markets.

Farmwave Appoints Former Climate Corporation CEO Michael Stern to Board of Directors

Agricultural AI company Farmwave has named Michael K. Stern as Advisor and Member of its Board of Directors. Stern, who previously served as CEO of The Climate Corporation and Head of Digital Farming at Bayer Crop Science, joins the company as it prepares to expand its Precision Harvest System into new markets.

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Farm Supply Company and Grange Cooperative Supply Association (Grange Co-op) have announced that both Boards have approved a proposed Agreement and Plan of Merger, bringing together two long-established agricultural cooperatives serving farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across California and Oregon. The Farm Supply Company Board of Directors voted unanimously to recommend the merger to its members, who will now vote on whether to approve the transaction.

Farm Supply Company and Grange Co-op Announce Proposed Merger Targeting October 2026

Farm Supply Company and Grange Cooperative Supply Association (Grange Co-op) have announced that both Boards have approved a proposed Agreement and Plan of Merger, bringing together two long-established agricultural cooperatives serving farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across California and Oregon. The Farm Supply Company Board of Directors voted unanimously to recommend the merger to its

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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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Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney launched its first-ever National Food Security Strategy, backed by about $3Bn in investments over ten years

Canada Launches $3 Billion National Food Security Strategy with $750M Dedicated to Year-Round Growing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the launch of Canada’s first National Food Security Strategy, a $3 billion-plus, ten-year programme designed to reduce the country’s reliance on foreign food suppliers, improve grocery affordability, and expand domestic food production. The announcement, framed against the backdrop of global trade disruptions, conflict, and climate pressure, positions food

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