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Oceana Calls on Governments to Put Coastal Communities First at Our Ocean Conference in Kenya

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 13:44:44 EDT

Ahead of the 11 th annual Our Ocean Conference taking place June 16-18 in Mombasa, Kenya, Oceana — the world's largest ocean conservation organization — is calling on governments to strengthen protections for critical marine habitats, increase transparency in global fisheries, and put small-scale fishers and coastal communities at the center of ocean decision making. - - This year marks the first time the Our Ocean Conference will be held on the African continent. Since its launch in 2014,...

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Arla strengthens leadership in Germany with appointment of Ingo M�ller as Head of Germany

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:37:38 EDT

Following the successful approval of the merger between Arla Foods and DMK Group, the company is taking the next steps in shaping its future organisation, with a particular focus on strengthening leadership in key markets while ensuring stability in day-to-day operations. As part of this, Ingo M�ller, CEO of DMK group, has been appointed Head of Germany in the new joint business with immediate effect as well as his role as Chief Integration Officer in Arla's Executive Management Team which...

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Komal Mistry-Mehta to leave Fonterra

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 09:03:04 EDT

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd announced that Chief Innovation and Brand Officer, Komal Mistry-Mehta, has decided to leave the Co-op in October 2026, concluding a 15-year career with the business.Fonterra CEO Richard Allen acknowledges Komal's significant contribution to Fonterra. “Komal has been central to driving Fonterra's innovation, digital and brand agenda during her time as the Chief Innovation and Brand Officer. She has led the transformation of the Co-operative's innovation and d...

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Indosuez Wealth Management in Monaco, partner of the Monaco Blue Initiative and the Blue Economy & Finance Forum 2026

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 06:46:28 EDT

CFM Indosuez, the leading wealth management bank in the Principality, alongside Cr�dit Agricole CIB and Cr�dit Agricole S.A., renewed its partnership with the Monaco Blue Initiative and the Blue Economy & Finance Forum, which will take place in Monaco from 27 to 29 May 2026. Organised by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the Oceanographic Institute, these international events bring together decision-makers, scientists, investors and key figures from the worlds of finance and ph...

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KB Equipment Rental Gives Back to Local Community Through New “Built Local” Scholarship Program

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:22:33 EDT

This month, Armstrong County-based KB Equipment Rental proudly gave back to the community by awarding four scholarships to local graduating seniors through the company's newly established KB “Built Local” Scholarship Program. - - Located just off Route 210 near Keystone Lake, KB Equipment Rental created the scholarship to support graduating seniors in Armstrong and Indiana counties pursuing careers in the skilled trades. - - Owners Kyleigh and Brandan Reesman say the program reflects both...

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Smith v Fonterra (et al) - Fonterra's case for legislative change to Climate Change Response Act

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:56:53 EDT

Fonterra provides the following statement in response to recent media coverage regarding the government's announcement that it intends to introduce an amendment to the Climate Change Response Act, and the Smith v Fonterra (et al) case. - - Fonterra has publicly maintained its position since Mr Smith first made his claims against Fonterra and six other companies in 2019 that climate change is a matter of significant public and economic policy requiring a sophisticated, nationally coordinate...

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Carlsberg Research Laboratory unlocks the genetic code of hops, helping protect the future of beer in a warming world

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:01:53 EDT

Climate change is putting increased pressure on hop production. In key growing regions, rising temperatures, prolonged droughts and unpredictable weather are already affecting both the yield and the quality of the hops harvested. - - Now, the Carlsberg Research Laboratory (CRL) has taken a major step to help address that challenge. CRL scientists have produced the most detailed genetic map of hops to date, giving researchers an unprecedented view of the crop's genetic complexity and its pot...

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Solutions to improve nitrogen efficiency

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:17:59 EDT

Aware of these challenges, Lidea, a leading European seed company, is reaffirming its commitment to growers by offering innovative genetic solutions designed to reduce dependence on synthetic fertilisers and optimise every unit applied. - - Improve nitrogen efficiency in your corn crops with Nitro Boost - - With Nitro Boost, Lidea is trialling an innovative seed treatment that enhances the plant's metabolism (biostimulation) and utilises beneficial bacteria to capture atmospheric nitrogen...

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Tesco expands Sustainable Pig Group, bringing more higher welfare, British pork to customers

Mon, 25 May 2026 11:13:33 EDT

Summary - - - • Expansion coincides with 20% year-on-year increase in Tesco's British pork volumes, further supporting the industry - • Sustainable Farming Group for pigs now produces all Tesco Finest fresh pork - - - Tesco has announced the expansion of its Tesco Sustainable Pig Group (TSPG) with the number of pigs supplied through the scheme growing by almost 30%, strengthening long-term support for British pig farmers. - - Following the expansion, the TSPG will now cover around 23% of Tes...

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Fee-for-Service Models in Food Rescue: A Conversation with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine

Mon, 25 May 2026 10:49:07 EDT

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing the founder/CEO of Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, Robert Lee! RLC is a fellow food rescue organization and longtime partner of Replate ; their mission is to alleviate food insecurity in the United States by diverting fresh food surplus back into communities. - - From Student Volunteer Project to National Operation - - Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC) began in 2009 as a student club at New York University, where volunteers transported lef...

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NTT, Kubota and NTT DOCOMO Demonstrate Communication Technologies Enabling Remote Operation of Robotic Agricultural Machinery in Mountainous Areas

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:46:36 EDT

News Highlights: - - - • Stable communications for robotic agricultural machinery supporting future farming operations were achieved within and between fields in mountainous areas by combining mobile and satellite communications. - - • Continuous video transmission for remote operation and remote monitoring was achieved by compressing video according to available bandwidth while maintaining image quality in areas critical for vehicle operation. - - • By leveraging the demonstrated technol...

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IRS Collections Surge in 2026 as Millions of Americans Search for Tax Debt Relief Options

Sat, 23 May 2026 22:04:00 EDT

Tax professionals across the country are reporting a sharp increase in IRS collection activity in 2026, leaving many Americans scrambling to find solutions for growing tax debt, wage garnishments, bank levies, and aggressive IRS notices. - - According to tax resolution professionals at Lexington Tax Group, more taxpayers are now receiving urgent IRS collection letters such as CP14, CP504, LT11, and Final Notice of Intent to Levy notices as the Internal Revenue Service continues ramping...

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New Syngenta Technology Center reduces breeding timelines and strengthens food security

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:11:09 EDT

- - • Syngenta Vegetable Seeds opens a state-of-the-art R&D Technology Center in Spain for key crops including tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. - - • New $10 million facility designed to reduce traditional breeding timelines. - - • Facility employs field-to-lab approach where diagnostics begin directly in growers' fields. - - - - Syngenta Vegetable Seeds is opening a new R&D Technology Center in El Ejido, Almer�a - a state-of-the-art facility designed to combat emerging pathogens that a...

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Cargill supports farmer-led learning and soil health practices across key states

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:47:09 EDT

As farmers manage tight margins, volatile markets and unpredictable weather, practical, locally relevant support can make a real difference. Through the Success From the Ground Up program, farmers are learning from local peers and accessing hands-on support to adopt soil health practices that fit their farms. - - Now in its fourth year, the Cargill program supports established local organizations across key agricultural states, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri...

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Mitsubishi Electric Technology Estimates Organic Carbon in Farmland Using Optical Measurements and Soil Organic Carbon Dynamics Models

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:46:59 EDT

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced that it has developed a technology to accurately estimate the amount of soil organic carbon (SOC) in agricultural land by combining optical measurements with two SOC dynamic models: a root biomass model 1 and a microbially mediated organic matter decomposition model.2 The new technology will enable the efficient, low-cost, large-scale monitoring of SOC by eliminating the need for soil sampling and laboratory chemical analyses. By...

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Cargill and Voyage Foods to bring NextCoa™ cocoa-free confectionery alternatives to North America

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:58:59 EDT

Cargill and Voyage Foods are bringing NextCoa ™, an award-winning confectionery alternative to chocolate, to North America, starting in the United States. The product delivers a chocolatey-like taste consumers expect without cocoa, using innovative ingredients and familiar chocolate-making processes. - - “The NextCoa™ line is about expanding choice, not replacing chocolate but redefining what's possible,” said Kojo Amoo-Gottfried, vice president and managing director of Cocoa and Chocol...

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NGOs Release New Recommendations for Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Field Experiments

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:56:20 EDT

In partnership with Environmental Defense Fund, National Wildlife Federation, International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification, AGU, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Oceana, Ocean Defense Initiative, and The Ocean Foundation, Ocean Conservancy released recommendations for the responsible assessment of engineered marine carbon dioxide removal approaches. Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) refers to a suite of engineered and biological strategies designed to enhance the ocean's natural abil...

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Local food systems key as food prices rise and tensions grow

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:53:43 EDT

Top lines: - ▸ New IPES-Food special report, The New Geopolitics of Food highlights the need to cut reliance on volatile global markets and strengthen local food systems to stabilise prices. - - ▸ Global food prices still 35% above 2019 levels as repeated shocks from war, energy and trade disruptions drive spikes and expose fragility. - - ▸ Experts urge governments to shift course and invest in more self-reliant, resilient food systems to protect access to food. - - ...

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Greenpeace reacts as fertilizer firms report soaring profits from Iran war supply crisis

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:18:37 EDT

Reacting to the news that fertiliser producers have made windfall profits off the back of the war in the Middle East. Amanda Larsson, Global Big Ag Project Lead, Greenpeace Aotearoa said: “The illegal US-Israeli attack on Iran has sent global fertiliser prices soaring, and while a few agrochemical giants shamelessly reap bumper profits, farmers are watching their livelihoods wither on the vine. This is war-profiteering facilitated by a broken, fossil fuel-dependent food system – with far...

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GCF in Mexico: Supporting regenerative ranching practices to protect rivers and landscapes

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:15:55 EDT

GCF in Mexico: Supporting regenerative ranching practices to protect rivers and landscapes - - Cattle ranching is a family business and a major economic driver in Mexico. However, unsustainable livestock practices lead to extensive soil erosion and poor water quality. Without healthy landscapes, climate challenges such as floods and droughts have become more severe. - - This GCF project with ‪@FondoMexicanoFMCN‬ and the Government of Mexico is working to shift traditional pract...

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