We chat to dsm-firmenich’s Dr. Heinz Flatnitzer to find out more about financed emissions, offering life cycle assessment platform Sustell to lenders, and how dairy farmers can benefit from sustainability-linked finance.
Dairy producers have been told to get ready to apply for the safety net program offered through the US Department of Agriculture as this year’s sign-up date is announced.
Producers and trade bodies have welcomed the introduction of a new bill that could vastly improve economic and infrastructure investment for the sector and kick-start new production data collection practices.
“This program will keep our small organic dairies in operation as they continue to weather a combination of challenges outside of their control,” said FSA administrator Zach Ducheneaux as the agency welcomes new applications to assist organic dairies...
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced fresh details of actions and payments for its environmental land management schemes.
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau said that the fourth payment completes ‘full and fair’ compensation to producers who have lost market share as a result of two international trade agreements.
‘Much more’ information should be made available, Efra committee chair warns after the minister for food sought to reassure farmers against ‘cliff edges’ as the new scheme replaces the old.
English dairy and livestock farmers will get a chance to obtain grants ranging from £25,000 to £250,000 to fit new or improve existing slurry stores as new funding program launches next month.
The Wisconsin state legislature announced new funding last week for dairy programs within the University of Wisconsin (UW), following a tough year for the industry state-wide.
Nounós Creamery says its yogurt is made with an authentic Mediterranean-style rather than ‘Greek inspired’ methods. A recent investment has it poised for substantial growth in the US.
After competing in the 2018 Sprint Accelerator and winning last fall’s Foodbytes! competition in NYC, SomaDetect is cementing its future with significant funding.
