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Lloyds Bank has launched an Agricultural Transition Finance loan aimed at assisting farmers in transitioning from conventional to regenerative agriculture by offering interest-free periods, flexible drawdowns, and fee waivers. This move is part of Lloyds' broader strategy to provide £35bn of new finance by 2026 and responds to market demand for cashflow flexibility amidst environmental pressures and changing subsidy schemes. The loan is designed to address the specific financial challenges of early transition phases and to signal that regenerative practices are scalable and investable, potentially increasing demand for related advisory and digital services.

Ceres AI is transforming risk intelligence in agriculture by shifting from traditional crop-monitoring to predictive analytics. The company utilizes satellite, aerial, and climate data combined with proprietary neural networks to offer risk-scored insights, enabling stakeholders like insurers and agribusinesses to make informed decisions and reduce losses. With non-dilutive financing from Decathlon Capital Partners, Ceres AI aims to expand its climate-risk forecasting capabilities, facilitating dynamic risk pricing and supporting regenerative practices in carbon markets. CEO Ramsey Masri envisions AI advancing agriculture by enhancing transparency, reducing cycle times, and promoting financial inclusion globally.

Water management tools – like Loveland Products’ adjuvant Aqua Force – are becoming increasingly as aquifers dry up and climate change stresses water resources.