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Agriculture & Farming

EBRD lends $60 million to Dorado for cashew processing and sustainable sourcing in Côte d'Ivoire

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has provided a US$60 million sustainability-linked loan to Dorado to strengthen agribusiness value chains in Côte d'Ivoire. The financing will increase raw cashew nut sourcing for local processing and export, while introducing climate-smart practices, deforestation risk assessment, and Rainforest Alliance certification for at least 4,000 farmers.

3 weeks ago • Cote dIvoire (Ivory Coast)

Agriculture & Farming

Wipro completes Mindsprint acquisition to strengthen agri-business transformation capabilities

Wipro has concluded its acquisition of Mindsprint, Olam Group's IT and digital services business, following regulatory approvals. The acquisition expands Wipro's farm-to-fork capabilities and brings Mindsprint's IP-led solutions including Tradesprint for commodity trading and Procuresprint for AI-enabled procurement, with the business now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary.

3 weeks ago • India

Investments & Funding

AfDB approves $61 million financing package for women-led businesses in Nigeria

The African Development Bank has approved a $61 million financing package for the Development Bank of Nigeria, combining a $50 million gender-focused line of credit, an $8 million concessional facility for agri-food SMEs, and a $3 million AFAWA grant. Over 95% of the financing is earmarked for women-owned and women-led enterprises, particularly in agriculture.

3 weeks ago • Nigeria

Agriculture & Farming

IFAD lends $59.75m for Burkina Faso agricultural infrastructure and food sovereignty project

IFAD has signed a $59.75 million loan agreement with Burkina Faso for the six-year ORIAM-SA project, targeting 60,000 rural people across three regions with climate-resilient agricultural infrastructure, value chain support, and inclusion measures for women and youth.

3 weeks ago • Burkina Faso

Agriculture & Farming

Crystal Crop Protection to acquire FMC India commercial unit for $252 million in strategic asset shift

FMC Corporation has reached a definitive agreement to divest its Indian commercial crop protection operations to Crystal Crop Protection for $252 million. The deal allows FMC to pivot toward a supply-led model while utilizing sale proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet through debt reduction.

3 weeks ago • India;United States

Agriculture & Farming

Syngenta acquires Intrinsyx Bio to expand nutrient use efficiency Biologicals portfolio

Syngenta has acquired California-based Intrinsyx Bio, a nutrient use efficiency (NUE) specialist, gaining full access to its portfolio including the biological seed treatment NUELLO® iN, to strengthen its position in the fastest-growing biologicals segment.

3 weeks ago • Switzerland;United States

Agriculture & Farming

EFSE and KGF launch sustainable agriculture guarantee program for Turkish farmers

The European Fund for Southeast Europe has launched a cooperation with Turkey's Credit Guarantee Fund to develop a sustainable agriculture guarantee program. EFSE will also provide approximately EUR 100 million in financing to partner financial institutions, addressing collateral constraints while encouraging climate-smart and resource-efficient agricultural investments.

3 weeks ago • Turkey

Agriculture & Farming

UNCDF and Bayer Foundation deploy first $1 million in Food Systems innovation Loans

The UNCDF and Bayer Foundation have made their first investments under the Food Systems Innovation Finance Facility, providing $500,000 each to Omia Agribusiness in Uganda and SokoFresh in Kenya, amid a record 23.1% drop in official development assistance in 2025.

3 weeks ago • Germany;Kenya;Uganda;United States

Agriculture & Farming

Nestlé partners with Soil Capital to scale regenerative agriculture across three European countries

Nestlé has signed a four-year agreement with Soil Capital to expand regenerative agriculture across France, Belgium, and the UK. The partnership provides agronomic expertise, digital measurement tools, and financial incentives linked to verified environmental outcomes for wheat, corn, barley, and sugar beet farms, supporting nearly 230 farmers across 13,000 hectares.

3 weeks ago • Belgium;France;United Kingdom

Agriculture & Farming

Advance Agrolife wins ₹303.7 million agrochemical supply order from National Fertilizers

Advance Agrolife has received a letter of intent worth ₹303.7 million from National Fertilizers for agrochemical supply across NFL’s marketing territory. The contract runs until September 30, 2026, with payment terms of 90 days from invoice date.

3 weeks ago • India

Agriculture & Farming

GCF approves $50m Jamaica climate resilience project targeting smallholder farmers

The Green Climate Fund has approved a $50 million project led by FAO to bolster climate resilience for smallholder farmers in central Jamaica. The initiative aims to address hurricane frequency, drought, and erratic rainfall affecting 70% of the country's domestic food production.

3 weeks ago • Jamaica

Agriculture & Farming

EU and Germany allocate EUR 2 million for Cambodian National Agricultural Laboratory to enhance export compliance

A EUR 2 million grant from the European Union and Germany will establish an ISO-accredited testing facility in Cambodia. The laboratory is designed to help local agri-businesses meet international safety standards, facilitating broader access to high-end global markets.

3 weeks ago • Cambodia

Agriculture & Farming

Standard Chartered structures social resilience-linked loan for COFCO International with supply chain KPIs

COFCO International has secured a USD 435 million sustainability-linked loan from Standard Chartered with margin adjustments tied to responsible sourcing volumes and supplier due diligence improvements. The facility shifts sustainability-linked financing focus toward social resilience and supply chain compliance in agricultural origination markets.

3 weeks ago • South America;Brazil

Agriculture & Farming

Syngenta's US$130m UK bioscience hub to embed AI in next-gen crop solutions

Syngenta is investing US$130 million in a new bioscience research facility at its Jealott's Hill campus in the UK. The BioSTaR centre will consolidate approximately 300 scientists to accelerate the development of sustainable agricultural products using artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, with full operations expected by 2028.

3 weeks ago • United Kingdom