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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Todd Anniversary: From Research to Reality
LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- You know what they say: April showers bring May's flowers. But they forget to mention that it also brings Todd's once-a-year discount for new clients. To celebrate Todd's anniversary, the generative agriculture firm hosts its biggest offer of the year around this time, and they're happy to announce it's finally here. Committed to setting a new standard in sustainable agriculture, Todd has transformed into a renowned agriculture firm by partnering with small and medium-scale organic and biodynamic farms. Todd has earned widespread recognition from world-class farms, retailers, non-profit organizations, and consumers, enabling clients to restore farmland and surrounding ecosystems through natural soil enrichment, watershed restoration, and differentiation in direct-to-consumer markets. Since its founding in 2018, Todd has led groundbreaking advancements in soil science and crop production, solidifying its position as a pioneer in the regenerative agriculture movement. "My mission has always been to offer services that resonate deeply and provide real, lasting value—whether it's soil development that enriches the farm or seed products that transform what can be grown," said Vincent Todd, Founder and CEO of Todd. "A business that sets money-making or marketing targets looks at the world differently, its products differently, and its customers differently—our goal is to constantly strive for what will become the foundation of tomorrow's reality." Todd is entering a new phase of the regenerative agriculture shift, where decades of research are becoming tangible management practices that further advance soil health and production. Through this effort, Todd has the opportunity to make an impact on reversing some of the public health and environmental crises facing our planet today. With plans to announce major partnerships starting in 2026, Todd is poised to reshape the agriculture industry as it's known today—details forthcoming. About Todd: Todd is a first-generation generative agriculture firm that seeks to partner with high-growth, market-leading branded organic and biodynamic farms. The firm's primary focus is on identifying culturally relevant farms to deliver outstanding services and products, drive emotional connectivity and help meet the needs of modern consumers. Further information on Todd is available at as well as @toddagriscience on Instagram and LinkedIn. Press Contact: todd@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Todd Agriscience
CNA
3 days ago
- Business
- CNA
Singapore farms innovate and collaborate amid profitability struggles
SINGAPORE: GroGrace, an urban farm that cultivates 14 varieties of vegetables, has yet to break even after three years in operation. The farm has boosted its business by some 40 per cent from direct sales to customers as compared to last year, and it is looking to increase its sales even further. Its CEO Grace Lim told CNA that the farm aims to collaborate with other farms and market a wider variety of vegetables to hotel groups. This arrangement will allow the farms to achieve a minimum order quantity from their customers, she said. '(If) local farms can also sell to these hotel groups collectively, I believe it will be able to help us increase our sales by up to 30 per cent to 40 per cent.' Singapore has been actively working to increase its agricultural production and create a safety net for the nation in the event of a food supply chain disruption. However, as local produce often costs more for the consumer than imported products, farmers are looking at new ways to appeal to buyers, including diversifying their products to get a bigger slice of the market. INNOVATIONS IN FARMING Over at fish farm Blue Ocean Aquaculture Technology, sales have dipped by 20 per cent this year. 'This year, at the beginning, it was pretty good … until about one month ago, since after the trade war (started),' said its managing director and founder Ng Yiak Say. '(We) are seeing that the market sentiment doesn't seem to be good and (people are) spending less and worry (about) job security.' His factory-based indoor fish farm features multiple tanks that can hold up to 3,000 small fishes each. The farm has received support from the Singapore Food Agency's (SFA) Agriculture Productivity Fund to implement culture tanks for raising fish, with an indoor recirculating aquaculture system that has self-cleaning capabilities. This allows them to farm fishes at higher densities. As the company seeks to increase its profitability, Mr Ng is also looking beyond farming as a business activity, turning to food manufacturing as well as designing and building aquaculture systems. He said that instead of cutting prices below market rate due to excess fish production, creating ready-to-eat products means the firm could extend the shelf life of its fish offerings and helping it to plan fish production. He added that the farm is creating fish products like fillets, soup and will hit the shelves later this year. He said that the farm's production has a lower carbon footprint as the entire process from harvesting to cooking is all done at the same location. On expansion plans, Mr Ng noted the challenges faced by the aquaculture sector such as rent, labour, and cost of constructing farming facilities. Mr Ng added that improving staff productivity is one way to address labour costs, and expressed hopes for more land sites with lower rent and longer tenure so that businesses can recoup their investments. DEFRAYING COSTS During a Committee of Supply speech in parliament two months ago, then-Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Koh Poh Koon said the government is looking to help farms improve productivity and lower costs. Farms that require help to expand can seek government funding for farming equipment and trials to raise productivity while staying sustainable. In his speech, Dr Koh introduced enhancements to the existing S$60 million (US$47 million) Agri-Food Cluster Transformation (ACT) Fund that was unveiled by the SFA in 2021. The fund is aimed at helping local food producers increase their production capacities and capabilities. Dr Koh also said that the enhanced ACT Fund will provide comprehensive coverage including marketing and branding expenses. It will also expand funding to cover standalone pre- and post-harvest production facilities. Such facilities improve the resilience of the local supply chain against supply disruptions, streamline operations, improve productivity and ensure more consistent product quality. The agency will also extend the maximum project funding duration from 27 to 36 months, giving farms more time to harness technology and innovations.
Globe and Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Organic Living Soil LLC Joins Easy Environmental Solutions as Exclusive Dealer in Louisiana and Mississippi Following Initial Shipment
WELCOME, Minn., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Utilities Ventures, Inc. (OTC: DUTV), now doing business as Easy Environmental Solutions Inc., is proud to announce that Organic Living Soil, LLC has agreed to be the exclusive dealer / warehouser for Easy Environmental Solutions within the states of Louisiana and Mississippi. Headquartered in Lafayette, LA, and with a warehouse/distribution center in Brousard, their initial focus will be as a reseller, transporter, and servicing agent for Terreplenish ®, a proprietary organic microbial solution that serves as an alternative to chemical fertilizers. Organic Living Soil, LLC warehouse and distribution hub – Broussard, LA After extensive testing over the past 2 years, Managing Partner Wayner Landry is convinced that Terreplenish ® will serve a dual purpose for their customer base - both as a living microbial soil additive and as non-chemical remediation for pond and lake cleanup in the 2-state area. "I have seen the positive results of Terreplenish in a variety of environments and conditions", said Managing Partner Wayne Landry. "Whether growing sugar cane or cleaning the algae from our customers' ponds, Terreplenish surpasses our expectations." Terreplenish® is comprised of LIVE-ACTIVE microbes, combined with green biomass, to form the OMRI-listed regenerative solution. It revitalizes soil biology, reduces chemical dependency, and strengthens plant immunity while delivering up to 60 lbs. of plant-available nitrogen and 20 lbs. of phosphorus per acre, up to 20% less irrigation required, with enhanced resistance to disease and environmental stress and zero synthetic additives or runoff pollutants. It has shown great yield results for many of the common crops in the area, including sugarcane, rice, corn, and sorghum. In addition, the same live-active microbes have shown to be instrumental in the cleanup of ponds and lakes by eradicating the surface formulations of algae, duckweed, and many other local species. By utilizing the natural effectiveness of the Terreplenish® microbes, area hospitals, schools, golf courses, and recreation areas will no longer need to pour caustic chemicals in their water systems. A key aspect is that the Terreplenish® microbes are naturally reproductive and continually devouring of the pond algae as a food source. The partnership with Organic Living Soil is the next stage in the growth of Easy Environmental Solutions from their Midwest origin to a national and international presence. 'There is a tremendous need for both soil and water restoration', said Mark Gaalswyk, CEO. 'We have environmentally sound… and effective ….solutions that alleviate the need to pour dangerous chemicals into our farmland, grass fields, golf courses, ponds, and lakes. We look forward to partnering with Organic Living Soils to introduce these alternative solutions to their customers.' For more information, visit About Digital Utilities Ventures, Inc. Digital Utilities Ventures, Inc. (OTC: DUTV), now doing business as Easy Environmental Solutions Inc., is an innovative company developing modular technologies to solve major world problems. With a strong goal for sustainability and efficiency, DUTV aims to provide solutions for various industries through its unique approach to manufacturing and technology development. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains discussions that may constitute 'forward-looking' statements. Often these statements contain the words "believe," "estimate," "project," "expect" or similar expressions. These statements are made in reliance on the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, acceptance of the Company's current and future products and services in the marketplace, the ability of the Company to develop effective new products and receive regulatory approvals of such products, competitive factors, dependence upon third-party vendors, and other risks detailed in the Company's periodic report filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release. For more information: Source: Easy Environmental Solutions, Inc.
CBS News
4 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Long Grove, Illinois farm Institute of Soil & Soul applies Jewish principles to farming practices
The Institute of Soil & Soul in Long Grove, Illinois, is like many others; workers grow fruits and vegetables and raise chickens. But it is also very different. "The institute is a Jewish regenerative farm," said Gabriel Gould, founder. That means combining Jewish principles with farming practices that restore depleted soil. "We're talking about adding organic material back to the soil and increasing fertility," Gould said. The orchard is a good example. It contains seven different varieties of fruits, including apples and pears. And there's also a bush that sends nutrients into the soil. "It sounds alternative, but it's not. It has ancient roots," Gould said. Those ancient roots include principles and knowledge from the Torah, the Jewish holy text also called the Five Books of Moses. "So much of the Torah was written for people not just living on, but living with the land," said Gould. He wants to reconnect Jews to their agricultural roots. "We've been so disconnected," he said. "We've forgotten that we're as much the people of the land as the people of the book." Gould started his business as a for-profit farm about five years ago, but after the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel. He wanted to give back and converted it into a nonprofit institute. The Institute of Soil and Soul offers education programs and information on regenerative farming. "Our sages say we don't go where we want to go, we go where we're needed," he said. "And I think that purpose is revealing."
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Afreximbank wins mandate as sole financial advisor for South Africa's $1.7-billion Suiso Project
AFRICA African Export-Import Bank's (Afreximbank) ( Advisory and Capital Markets (ACMA) department has been appointed and mandated as the exclusive financial advisor to raise capital for the US$1.7-billion Suiso Project, a transformative coal-to-fertiliser facility to be developed in Kriel, Mpumalanga Province, in South Africa. As financial advisor, ACMA's role will involve leveraging its network and expertise to structure and mobilise the capital required for the project's execution. The Suiso Project, which aims to promote sustainable agriculture, will use cutting-edge fertiliser technology, such as air products gasification, and is expected to enhance the food security situation in the region. Sponsored by a consortium of leading energy and industrial companies committed to sustainable development and economic growth in the region, the project represents a significant investment in South Africa's industrial agriculture sector aimed at reducing dependency on imported fertilisers. This appointment is a reflection of the increasing recognition of Afreximbank's capacity and commitment to supporting large-scale projects with the potential to drive industrialisation and economic development across Africa. Suiso was formed recently to focus on the manufacture of ammonia and fertiliser, using a fossil-fuel gasification process. It intends to build a more resilient and sustainable fertiliser and agricultural market across Sub-Saharan Africa with more efficient fertiliser application rates and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Suiso plans to establish a blue ammonia production facility with a capacity of 2,200 tonnes per day (TPD). This facility will produce approximately 2,600 TPD of Urea, 1,600 TPD of Ammonium Nitrate (TAN), and a low-density Ammonium Nitrate using prilling technology, with any excess ammonia being sold in bulk. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank. Media Contact: Vincent Musumba Communications and Events Manager (Media Relations) Email: press@ Follow us on: X: Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: About Afreximbank: African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade. For over 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa's trade, accelerating industrialisation and intra-regional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa. A stalwart supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank has set up a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to support countries effectively participating in the AfCFTA. At the end of December 2024, Afreximbank's total assets and contingencies stood at over US$40.1 billion, and its shareholder funds amounted to US$7.2 billion. Afreximbank has investment grade ratings assigned by GCR (international scale) (A), Moody's (Baa1), China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-) and Fitch (BBB). Afreximbank has evolved into a group entity comprising the Bank, its equity impact fund subsidiary called the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA), and its insurance management subsidiary, AfrexInsure (together, "the Group"). The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. For more information, visit: Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. 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