OlsAro raises €5 million to develop climate-resilient cereals
Industrifonden and Nordic Foodtech VC led OlsAro’s funding round. The proceeds will finance field trials internationally, development of the company’s SeedAX platform and research on drought tolerance and nitrogen-use efficiency. In saline conditions in Bangladesh, its wheat has delivered yields up to 41% higher than those of a moderately salt-tolerant comparison variety. BinMaster’s acquisition concerns a US business specialising in equipment for monitoring water, soil and weather. The transaction will add water-quality, soil-moisture, weather and environmental technologies to its sensor and data-monitoring range, serving agriculture, industry and horticulture.
Dr. Eckel’s AntaSync has been recognised as a novelty for the 2026 EuroTier Innovation Award. Founders Antje and Bernhard Eckel will withdraw from daily operations at the close of 2026; Viktor and Klara Eckel will take over in 2027. Another EuroTier award recipient, Sveaverken, earned a silver medal for Glide Flo, its autonomous manure-cleaning robot. The machine uses 3D LiDAR to map and navigate slatted-floor alleys, requiring minimal alterations to the floor. Its features improve obstacle detection and reduce daily manual cleaning. Sveaverken plans demonstrations at EuroTier in Hanover on November 10th–13th, in Hall 13 at stand F42.
McCarty Family Farms, MVP Dairy and Cargill have opened interactive exhibits about dairy nutrition at learning centres in Kansas and Ohio. Through games and simulated farm activities, students and families can explore how nutrition, science and technology contribute to healthy cows, milk output and farm performance. Together, the centres have received more than 100,000 visitors, counting physical and virtual attendance, representing every US state and over 75 countries. In Britain, Barenbrug will introduce its 2027 Barforage Product Guide at AgriScot in Edinburgh on November 18th. Covering grass varieties and seed mixtures, including new choices for British and Irish livestock farms, it provides guidance on reseeding, multi-species mixtures and the selection of grasses, brassicas, legumes and herbs for forage productivity and drought resilience. Copies will be available at stand 129, Highland Hall, and through the company’s website.
NUQO convened its inaugural international technical and business summit in Poland during October 2026, with teams attending from eight countries. Participants discussed products, research and development, commercial strategy and growth plans. A visit to its Polish manufacturing site included a look at recent investment and increased production capacity. In Kuala Lumpur, more than 600 people attended the 2026 World Nutrition Forum organised by dsm-firmenich’s Animal Nutrition & Health business. Its “NextGEN” theme covered science, innovation, digital technology and sustainability in animal production. The forum featured the company’s future brands Noviwest and Panavora. Ghent University professor Gunther Antonissen received its NextGEN Award for his work in poultry-health research.
Alltech’s annual Dairy Summit is scheduled for December 16th–17th, 2026, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Attendance is free, and registration is available through Alltech Dairy Summit. Dairy professionals will discuss farm management, calf health, feeding, artificial intelligence and the future of dairy farming. Farm visits, technical sessions and expert presentations form part of the programme. Looking ahead to August 10th–12th, 2027, Kuala Lumpur will host the 12th Livestock Malaysia trade show. Organised by Informa Markets for the feed, livestock and meat industries, it will feature developments in feed, animal production and meat processing, alongside networking and business opportunities. MEREBO will co-ordinate the pavilion for exhibitors from Europe, America and Australia.
Saint Louis University’s Boeing Institute of International Business has presented its 2026 International Visionary Award to Dan Meagher, president and chief executive of Novus. The recognition covers his leadership in international business and his contributions to agriculture and the feed industry worldwide. Meagher has headed NOVUS since 2019 and chairs the board of the Institute for Feed Education and Research, known as IFEEDER.
Novus is also extending its European dairy services by appointing Moyna Bierma to lead the C.O.W.S. Programme and manage dairy sales across Benelux, Britain and Ireland. She will introduce its science-based farm-assessment service, which examines cow comfort and behaviour alongside housing and management practices to support animal health, welfare and farm performance. Bierma previously worked at Lely International and Rovecom.
