Agrifood: archives February, 2026

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PUR: Daniel Klier appointed CEO to lead "the next phase of growth of a pioneer of Nature-Based Solutions"

Daniel Klier is appointed Chief Executive Officer of PUR, effective from 01/03/2026, announced the company on 24/02/2026. He will lead "the next phase of growth of a pioneer in Nature-Based Solutions", said the soon-to-be new CEO. PUR "generates verified carbon reductions and carbon credits…

Domain(s): Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Service providers, Climate adaptation & resilience, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 432209
• Published on 27/02/26 at 11:24

SIA 2026: partnership between the Elan Terres agricoles fund and CDC Biodiversité to assist young farmers

The aim of the strategic partnership signed between Elan Terres agricoles, the national agricultural land holding fund, and the French public bank CDC Biodiversité at the Salon international de l'agriculture is to set up a personalised support system to secure the agro-ecological future of…

Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): Banking & insurance, Bioeconomy, Skills & Employment, …
• Article # 432123
• Published on 26/02/26 at 16:30

Salon de l'agriculture: the winners of the general agricultural competition for agro-ecological practices

The 13 prizes in the Concours Général Agricole des Pratiques Agroécologiques were awarded on 25/02/2026, in the presence of Monique Monique Barbut, the French Minister for Transition, at the Salon International de l'Agriculture, the organisers announced on 26/02. Each year, this competition…

Domain(s): Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Producers, Circularity, …
• Article # 432107
• Published on 26/02/26 at 15:56

Nitrogen fertilisers: European Commission proposal to suspend MFN customs duties for one year

"In line with its commitment made at the ministerial meeting on 07/01/2026, the European Commission has proposed to suspend, for one year, MFN customs duties on imports of several essential nitrogen fertilisers and the inputs needed to produce them (ammonia, urea). This tariff suspension will be…

Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Farming / food production
• Article # 431838
• Published on 25/02/26 at 09:30

SIA 2026: InVivo and TotalEnergies sign partnership agreement to promote energy transition

InVivo and TotalEnergies sign a new partnership to support the energy transition on the French farming sector, at the Salon international de l'agriculture 2026 (Paris, France), on 23/02/2026. " We need to work with our partner cooperatives and various farming organisations to see how we can…

Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): Producers, Production / Construction, Renewable energies
• Article # 431669
• Published on 24/02/26 at 14:09

Agenda: events not to be missed between 23 and 27/02/2026

This week's highlight will be the presentation of the Circularity strategy by Jessika Roswall to the Parliament, which will take place on Wednesday, at 3 pm. Several industry events will take place next week, including the European Energy Efficiency Conference 2026, from 25/02/2026 to…

Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials
• Article # 429497
• Published on 23/02/26 at 09:20

CRCF Methodologies: collection of feedbacks from the "Have your say" ending on 19/02/2026

A public consultation on Carbon removal and carbon farming certifying (CRCF) methodologies was open from 22/01/2026 to 19/02/2026. News Tank reviewed and presents some of the over 160 contributions to illustrate the positions of different stakeholders. Copa-Cogeca, the European Biogas…

Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): Essentials, Academic, Associations & NGOs, …
• Article # 431174
• Published on 19/02/26 at 16:15

61 start-ups and SMEs selected for €467 M in funding support by the EIC Accelerator

61 start-ups and SMEs will receive funding after being selected by the European Innovation Council on 17/02/2026. "Out of 121 proposals that reached the interview stage, these companies were chosen for their transformative technologies and strong commercial promise, securing a mix of grant and…

Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Producers, …
• Article # 431020
• Published on 18/02/26 at 16:00

Haifa Group: "We develop 'nutrigation' solutions to avoid over-fertilisation " (Motti Levin, CEO)

"We don't produce commodities. Our attitude is diametrically opposed to that of the 'normal' fertiliser industry, which promotes the large-scale use of fertilisers. We believe in the need to reduce fertilisation, to apply only what the crop needs. Over-fertilisation destroys the soil and water…

Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): Essentials, Producers, Production / Construction, …
• Article # 430980
• Published on 18/02/26 at 12:00

European Energy France: Sylvain Le Roux appointed agrivoltaic project manager for the Lille office

Sylvain Le Roux has been appointed head of agrivoltaic projects at European Energy's Lille branch, "to support the growth of this promising solution for the development of renewable energies, while offering French farmers the prospect of a long-term future", announced the French subsidiary of the…

Domain(s): Energies, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Producers, Skills & Employment, Electricity, …
• Article # 430627
• Published on 16/02/26 at 11:30