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Biotope by VIB, a Belgium-based biotech incubator, has announced its latest cohort of three start-ups from Brazil, the UK, and Belgium, focusing on food resilience and sustainable agriculture. Each start-up, including Typcal, BugBiome, and B-COS, receives €250K funding, tailored support, and access to VIB's ecosystem. The 18-month program aims to guide these ventures from proof-of-concept to seed-round readiness, emphasizing founder diversity and significant commercial potential.
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Moa Technology and Nufarm have expedited their collaboration to develop a novel mode of action herbicide, completing the initial research phase 12 months ahead of typical timelines. The collaboration, which began in July 2024, is now progressing to global field trials and regulatory preparations. Additionally, Moa has partnered with Gowan Company to create crop protection amplifiers that enhance the efficacy of existing herbicides, promoting safer and sustainable weed management. These advancements aim to introduce new solutions to the market, potentially replacing controversial herbicides like glyphosate.
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Roman Ulyanov, CEO of Dubai-based Greeneration, addressed the Sharjah International Government Communication Forum 2025, calling for the private sector to spearhead the green food revolution. Emphasising the role of businesses in driving sustainable agriculture, Ulyanov highlighted the potential of vertical farming and innovation in technology to create profitable, environmentally-friendly food systems. Greeneration's operations focus on high-tech vertical farming, providing premium produce to luxury hotels and restaurants, while advocating for circular practices and regenerative agriculture to transform the food sector.
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Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) has signed a definitive agreement with Alltech to establish a North American joint venture in the animal feed sector.