Sustainable agriculture

Agricultural Biologicals Market Worth $18.9 Billion by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Marketing, Market, Sustainable agriculture

Factors such as the increasing trend of sustainable agriculture in the global market, low residue levels, and supportive regulations are the key factors driving the growth of the agricultural biologicals market.

Key Points: 
  • Factors such as the increasing trend of sustainable agriculture in the global market, low residue levels, and supportive regulations are the key factors driving the growth of the agricultural biologicals market.
  • Expansions, new product launches, and agreements were the dominant strategies adopted by key players to capitalize on the strong market potential.
  • The foliar spray segment, on the basis of mode of application, is estimated to account for the largest share in the agricultural biologicals market, in terms of value, in 2018
    The agricultural biologicals market, by mode of application, was dominated by the foliar spray segment.
  • This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with a survey of the product portfolios of the leading companies operating in the agricultural biologicals market.

JR East, Kinokuniya & Muroo Co. Ltd Partner With Infarm To Power Urban Farming Expansion To Japan

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Articles, Countries, Sustainable food system, Urban agriculture, Sustainable agriculture, Japan, Agriculture, Sustainability, Food and drink

Together, the trio of agreements will drive Infarm's growth in Asia's most developed market, and will be supported by Infarm Japan, the company's new affiliate in the region.

Key Points: 
  • Together, the trio of agreements will drive Infarm's growth in Asia's most developed market, and will be supported by Infarm Japan, the company's new affiliate in the region.
  • "Japan's densest cities represent both the challenge and the potential of distributed, modular urban farming for cities around the world.
  • "Infarm offers an innovative, consumer-centered approach to urban farming that can contribute to the dynamic conversation about how we think about the relationship between technology and sustainable food here in Japan.
  • Founded in 2013, Infarm is one of the world's largest urban farming platforms harvesting and distributing more than 250,000 plants each month across its network.

How do we ensure a sustainable future for farming?

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Environmentalism, Articles, Sustainability, Food, Natural environment, Sustainable agriculture, Environmental social science, Sustainable food system, Sustainable urban planning, Sustainable design, Local food

The first session explores whether it is necessary to change our diet to ensure food production is sustainable.

Key Points: 
  • The first session explores whether it is necessary to change our diet to ensure food production is sustainable.
  • The second session considers whether technological solutions can help achieve a more sustainable food system.
  • Dr Tara Garnett, Food Climate Research Network Leader, University of Oxford
    What is meant by a sustainable food system?
  • What dietary changes, if any, do we need to make to ensure a sustainable diet?

How do we ensure a sustainable future for farming?

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Environmentalism, Articles, Sustainability, Food, Natural environment, Sustainable agriculture, Environmental social science, Sustainable food system, Sustainable urban planning, Sustainable design, Local food

The first session explores whether it is necessary to change our diet to ensure food production is sustainable.

Key Points: 
  • The first session explores whether it is necessary to change our diet to ensure food production is sustainable.
  • The second session considers whether technological solutions can help achieve a more sustainable food system.
  • Dr Tara Garnett, Food Climate Research Network Leader, University of Oxford
    What is meant by a sustainable food system?
  • What dietary changes, if any, do we need to make to ensure a sustainable diet?

More farmers convert to organic in 2019, beating previous forecast

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Monday, February 24, 2020
Product certification, Articles, Organic farming, Agroecology, Sustainable food system, Organic certification, Organic food, Organic, Economy, Sustainable agriculture

Furthermore, the report shows the importance of understanding regional variations that drive the overall growth of certified organic production.

Key Points: 
  • Furthermore, the report shows the importance of understanding regional variations that drive the overall growth of certified organic production.
  • 13% more certified organic operations harvested organic corn over 2019, offsetting a significant decline in the number of acres harvested per operation.
  • While growth in the organic industry was anticipated, the 14% y/y expansion in certified organic field crop operations well exceeded expectations.
  • That said, the addition of new organic growers suggests that 2020 could see organic production reach new record highs.

BioLargo Announces Crowdfunding Offering of Water Subsidiary Opportunity to Invest in Water Treatment Technology

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Water, Nature, Articles, Water treatment, Sanitation, Reclaimed water, Sustainable agriculture, Water conservation

The new technology, developed by BioLargo through its Alberta-based Canadian wholly-owned-subsidiary of BWIG,can efficiently treat this polluted water, enabling safe wastewater discharge and even water reuse.

Key Points: 
  • The new technology, developed by BioLargo through its Alberta-based Canadian wholly-owned-subsidiary of BWIG,can efficiently treat this polluted water, enabling safe wastewater discharge and even water reuse.
  • BioLargo Water's treatment technology also uses less power and is more affordable to purchase and operate than chlorination, ozonation, and UV radiation, providing additional cost savings to processors.
  • About BioLargo Water Investment Group, Inc.
    BioLargo Water Investment Group, Inc. is a wholly-owned-subsidiary of BioLargo, Inc., and the sole shareholder of BioLargo Water, Inc., a Canadian entity formed by BioLargo to develop water treatment technologies and products.
  • BioLargo Water Investment Group was established to facilitate a vehicle in which investors are able to invest along-side BioLargo to advance and support the business plan of BioLargo Water Canada through its piloting work and into commercialization.

Nespresso® Professional Launches Its First Organic Coffee, Peru Organic, Part Of The Revamped Professional Origins Range

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Food and drink, Nespresso, Single-origin coffee, Coffee, Sustainable agriculture

NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Nespresso Professional announced the launch of Peru Organic, the first certified organic Nespresso coffee.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Nespresso Professional announced the launch of Peru Organic, the first certified organic Nespresso coffee.
  • The addition of Peru Organic is part of a revamp of the brand's Professional Origins coffee range, which includes three other distinctive, single-origin coffees sourced from Brazil, Guatemala and India.
  • With the addition of Peru Organic, the Nespresso Professional coffee range is comprised of 15 unique coffees.
  • "Nespresso is excited to announce its first organic blend, Peru Organic, which is produced in collaboration with local farming communities," said Daniel Weston, Head of Sustainability at Nespresso.

Global Water Resources Declares Monthly Dividend

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Friday, January 31, 2020
Water, Nature, Chemical compounds, Water conservation, Reclaimed water, Sustainable agriculture, Water treatment, Water supply, Water resource management, Water industry

PHOENIX, Jan. 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), (TSX: GWR), a pure-play water resource management company, has declared, under its dividend policy, a monthly cash dividend in the amount of $0.0241 per common share (an annualized amount of $0.2892 per share), which will be payable on February 28, 2020, to holders of record at the close of business on February 14, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Jan. 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), (TSX: GWR), a pure-play water resource management company, has declared, under its dividend policy, a monthly cash dividend in the amount of $0.0241 per common share (an annualized amount of $0.2892 per share), which will be payable on February 28, 2020, to holders of record at the close of business on February 14, 2020.
  • Global Water Resources, Inc. is a leading water resource management company that owns and operates 12 utilities which provide water, wastewater, and recycled water services.
  • The company has been recognized for its highly-effective implementation of Total Water Management (TWM), an integrated approach to managing the entire water cycle by owning and operating water, wastewater and recycled water utilities within the same geographic area to maximize the beneficial use of recycled water.
  • TWM conserves water by using the right water for the right use and helps protect water supplies in water-scarce areas experiencing population growth.

Research From Environmental Defense Fund and Farm Journal's Trust in Food Initiative Shows Demand for Agriculture Sustainability Products

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Thursday, January 30, 2020
Agroecology, Biomineralization, Sustainable agriculture, Sustainability, Natural environment, Articles, Nature

LENEXA, Kan., Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- New research conducted by Farm Journal's Trust In Food initiative and the Environmental Defense Fundhighlights how sustainability and conservation-focused products and services are changing the ag retail business,leading to improvements inprofitability and reputation.

Key Points: 
  • LENEXA, Kan., Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- New research conducted by Farm Journal's Trust In Food initiative and the Environmental Defense Fundhighlights how sustainability and conservation-focused products and services are changing the ag retail business,leading to improvements inprofitability and reputation.
  • "This also means ag retailers have an unprecedented opportunity to become unexpected conservation heroes and to accelerate sustainable food production.
  • Collectively, these professionals service each of the nine USDA Farm Resource Regions and represent more than $1.7 billion in annual revenue.
  • Environmental Defense Fund ( edf.org ), a leading international nonprofit organization, creates transformational solutions to the most serious environmental problems.

Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. Announces Date of Fiscal Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Other Natural Resources, Chemicals, Plastics, Articles, Economy, Food industry, Sustainable agriculture, Economic growth, Manufacturing, Productivity, Traceability, Agricultural productivity, Biotechnology, Agriculture

About Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp.

Key Points: 
  • About Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp.
    Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. (NYSE American: BIOX) is a fully integrated provider of crop productivity technologies designed to enable the transition of agriculture towards carbon neutrality.
  • To do this, Bioceres solutions create economic incentives for farmers and other stakeholders to adopt environmentally friendlier production practices.
  • The Company has a unique biotech platform with high-impact, patented technologies for seeds and microbial ag-inputs, as well as next generation crop nutrition and protection solutions.
  • Through its HB4 program, the Company is bringing digital solutions to support growers decisions and provide end-to-end traceability for production outputs.