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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.

Sol Systems, a national clean energy developer and independent power producer, has announced the financial close of its 123MW-ac Peoria Solar Portfolio in Illinois. The portfolio will now advance into construction across Knox, Tazewell and Peoria Counties, marking another step in Sol Systems' growth as an owner and operator of utility-scale clean energy infrastructure. The Peoria Solar Portfolio is expected to generate approximately 280,000 MWh of electricity in its first year of operation, enough to power the equivalent of more than 25,000 average U.S. households annually. The projects span over 900 acres and are expected to contribute to Illinois' growing clean energy economy through long-term tax revenues, construction employment and community investment.

Sol Systems Closes Financing on 123MW Peoria Solar Portfolio in Illinois

Sol Systems, a national clean energy developer and independent power producer, has announced the financial close of its 123MW-ac Peoria Solar Portfolio in Illinois. The portfolio will now advance into construction across Knox, Tazewell and Peoria Counties, marking another step in Sol Systems' growth as an owner and operator of utility-scale clean energy infrastructure. The

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Rize, which describes itself as Southeast Asia's leading sustainable rice platform, has announced the close of a $31 million Series B funding round, comprising $20 million in equity and $11 million in debt financing. The round brings together a coalition of climate-focused and development finance investors committed to scaling Rize's model across Vietnam, Indonesia and the wider region. With the new funding, Rize aims to scale its impact to more than 300,000 hectares and support over 150,000 smallholder farmers by 2030, strengthening climate-resilient agriculture across Southeast Asia.

Rize Raises $31 Million Series B to Scale Sustainable Rice Farming in Southeast Asia

Key Takeaways Rize, a Southeast Asian sustainable rice platform, has closed a $31 million Series B round comprising $20 million in equity and $11 million in debt financing, bringing its […]

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EIT Food and the PepsiCo Foundation have launched Future Harvest, targeting young farmers across France, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, and Turkey.

EIT Food and WBCSD-OP2B Launch Blended Finance Model for Regenerative Agriculture in East of England

WBCSD-OP2B and EIT Food have signed a collaboration agreement to implement a blended finance model for large-scale regenerative agriculture transitions in the East of England, while preparing the conditions for its replication and adaptation across other regions in Europe. On July 16, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development's (WBCSD) One Planet Business for Biodiversity

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General Mills, ADM and Walmart have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate regenerative agriculture across 40,000 Midwest wheat acres. The program focuses on growing regions where General Mills sources wheat from ADM for products sold through Walmart and Sam's Club, which the companies describe as a shared commitment to strengthening supply chain resilience and farming communities. Initial projects, supported by technical assistance from American Farmland Trust and Ducks Unlimited, are intended to deliver measurable improvements in soil health, water quality and carbon sequestration.

General Mills, ADM and Walmart Launch Regenerative Wheat Program Across 40,000 Midwest Acres

General Mills, ADM and Walmart have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate regenerative agriculture across 40,000 Midwest wheat acres. The program focuses on growing regions where General Mills sources wheat from ADM for products sold through Walmart and Sam's Club, which the companies describe as a shared commitment to strengthening supply chain resilience and farming

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Gevo sells Agri-Energy for $7 million, enabling A.E. Innovation to restart ethanol production and innovate at Luverne.

Gevo Raises 2026 Outlook on Carbon Credit Sales and Ethanol Expansion

Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a company focused on renewable fuels, chemicals and carbon management, has updated investors on its progress against 2026 business objectives, saying results are tracking ahead of plan. The company said execution against its growth initiatives could meaningfully improve its non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA, potentially more than doubling its previous 2026 estimates, as

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Puratos, which describes itself as a global leader in bakery, sweet goods and chocolate ingredients, has announced a step forward in its regenerative agriculture strategy, accelerating the adoption of regenerative practices across its U.S. wheat supply chain. As part of the initiative, Puratos USA is enrolling approximately 30% of its wheat flour volumes into mass balance regenerative agriculture programs in collaboration with key supply chain partners, supporting the company's stated objective of reaching 50% regenerative sourcing by 2030.

Puratos Scales Regenerative Agriculture Across Its U.S. Wheat Supply Chain

Puratos, which describes itself as a global leader in bakery, sweet goods and chocolate ingredients, has announced a step forward in its regenerative agriculture strategy, accelerating the adoption of regenerative practices across its U.S. wheat supply chain. As part of the initiative, Puratos USA is enrolling approximately 30% of its wheat flour volumes into mass

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Syngenta entered into a five-year virtual power purchase agreement with Statkraft, a European provider of renewable energy solutions. Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has opened a new R&D Technology Center in El Ejido, Almería, in southern Spain, adding a state-of-the-art facility to its existing Innovation Center footprint in the region.

Syngenta and Groundwork BioAg Partner to Market Mycorrhizal Technology and Carbon Credits

Syngenta and Groundwork BioAg have announced a strategic partnership to market Groundwork's mycorrhizal technology. Syngenta, which describes itself as a global leader in biological crop protection, will offer a biological solution intended to enhance crop performance and provide resistance to plant stress, while improving soil health through a carbon credit program that generates an additional

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The World Food Programme (WFP), working with the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and backed by funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC), has launched the MURUNA project to strengthen climate resilience in Iraq. The project's name means "resilience" in Arabic.

WFP and ICBA Launch MURUNA Project to Strengthen Iraq’s Climate Resilience

The World Food Programme (WFP), working with the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and backed by funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC), has launched the MURUNA project to strengthen climate resilience in Iraq. The project's name means "resilience" in Arabic.

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Cleanfarms has announced that farmers in Newfoundland will now be able to recycle empty pesticide and fertilizer containers up to 23 litres in volume

Cleanfarms Names Shane Hedderson as New Executive Director

Cleanfarms has named Shane Hedderson, MBA, as its new Executive Director, effective July 1, 2026, following a national search for the organization's next leader. Hedderson, a long-standing member of Cleanfarms' senior management team, brings experience in agricultural stewardship, circular economy initiatives and industry partnership development to the role. He succeeds Barry Friesen, who retired in

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Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced that its ethanol and renewable natural gas subsidiaries received funds from the sale of $18 million in Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credits, generating about $14.5 million in net cash proceeds after transaction costs.

Aemetis Sells $18 Million in Section 45Z Clean Fuel Tax Credits

Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced that its ethanol and renewable natural gas subsidiaries received funds from the sale of $18 million in Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credits, generating about $14.5 million in net cash proceeds after transaction costs.

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