Month: August 2025

Delta Electronics Foundation Aims to Conserve 300 Coral Species Over the Next Five Years

TAIPEI, Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Delta International Coral Restoration Symposium was held yesterday (21st) at the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium in Pingtung. The two-day conference invited 12 top conservation institutions, including the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the world’s largest nature conservation organization, and the Mote Marine Laboratory in the United States, an international authority on marine ecology research. 14 scholars from 8 countries shared in-depth information on the latest application trends such as AI coral survey mechanisms and large-area imaging of corals to build digital twins. The seminar focused on practical applications and technology, and for the first time showcased the latest results of Delta’s collaborative robot solutions in assisting the cultivation of heat-resistant corals, demonstrating the innovative practice of combining technology with ecological restoration.

Shan-Shan Guo, Vice Chairman of Delta Electronics Foundation said, “Since 2023, ongoing global marine heatwaves have caused bleaching of 84% of coral reefs across 82 countries. Delta is committed to coral restoration through volunteers and its own technology, and has restored 10,000 corals to date. Over the next five years, we plan to conserve around 300 coral species, over half of those found in the Pacific Ocean, to help tackle severe marine ecological challenges. We are also actively connecting with conservation partners around the world. The first Delta international symposium aims to promote exchange and collaboration on technological applications, AI technology, and biodiversity quantification, injecting more innovative momentum into coral conservation.”

Chang-Feng Dai, Chief Consultant of Delta’s coral restoration project and a pioneer in Taiwanese coral research, said, “Delta is leveraging the power of its business and foundation to promote the use of technology in ecological conservation, connecting Taiwan’s research and restoration perspectives with the international community. This symposium, combining innovative technologies with practical conservation work, provides an excellent platform for international exchange. We hope it will foster deeper cross-border collaboration on coral restoration in the future.”

Dr. Jason Spadaro of the Mote Marine Laboratory who attended the 2024 Convention on Biological Diversity meeting with the Delta Electronics Foundation, stated that AI can assist in coral surveys, such as determining coral cover in a habitat and suitability for transplantation. Dr. Stuart Sandin of the University of California, San Diego, noted that using large-area imaging technology to collect large amounts of coral images and create 3D models will help scientists study coral ecological changes in a digital twin environment, providing a basis for conservation and restoration. Thomas Brooks, Chief Scientist of the IUCN, will discuss reducing the risk of species extinction with participating experts.

The symposium focused on both theory and practice. Currently, the heat-resistant corals cultivated by Delta and the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquariums can maintain 50% photosynthetic efficiency at temperatures as high as 37°C. To identify more heat-resistant coral genes, Delta has introduced collaborative robot solutions surpassing the limits of traditional manual operation. Experiments using a tank-hopping method to increase temperature are accelerating the research process for different heat-resistant coral species and improving the efficiency and quality of coral restoration. The 8K documentary “the Coral Gardeners” was also screened during the conference. Through images and sharing with global marine conservation experts, Delta shares the story of how its technology is being used in coral restoration.

The Delta International Coral Restoration Symposium, co-hosted by the Delta Electronics Foundation and the Taiwanese Coral Reef Society, attracted numerous internationally renowned conservation organizations. Other participants included the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), James Cook University (JCU) Australia, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego (UCSD-SIO), Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI) National University of Singapore, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) Indonesia, the Nature Conservation Society of Japan (NACS-J), and the Coral Conservation Society of Japan (also known as Sea Growth). Over the two-day conference, experts and practitioners from the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium, the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology and private conservation groups will share first-hand coral restoration experiences.

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FORNEBU, Norway, Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Reference is made to the extraordinary general meeting in Aker Carbon Capture ASA (under liquidation) (the “Company”) held on 5 August 2025 where it was resolved to liquidate the Company.

The Company’s Board of Directors has in accordance with section 16-6 of the Norwegian Public Limited Liability Companies Act prepared a liquidation balance sheet as of 31 July 2025. The liquidation balance sheet has been audited by the Company’s auditor. Both the balance sheet and the auditor’s report are attached hereto. The liquidation balance sheet and the auditor’s report will also be distributed to the shareholders of the Company prior to final liquidation and is also available at the Company’s registered office as required by the Norwegian Public Limited Liability Companies Act.

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About Aker Carbon Capture ASA 

Aker Carbon Capture ASA was established as a separate entity in 2020, building on more than 20 years long experience and maturation of the carbon capture technology within Aker. A Joint Venture between SLB and Aker Carbon Capture, SLB Capturi, was established in June 2024 with SLB owning 80% and Aker Carbon Capture ASA indirectly owning 20% through its subsidiary, Aker Carbon Capture AS. In May 2025, Aker Carbon Capture ASA and Aker ASA announced an agreement whereby Aker, through a subsidiary of Aker Capital AS, acquired the 20% ownership interest in SLB Capturi AS held by Aker Carbon Capture ASA’s subsidiary Aker Carbon Capture AS. 

Following the completion of the transactions with SLB in 2024 and Aker in May 2025, Aker Carbon Capture ASA no longer engages in any investment or operational activities, nor is it expected that the Company will resume such activity or other activities.

To date, NOK 5.2 billion in cash has been returned to shareholders. In August 2025, the Extraordinary General Meeting resolved to initiate the liquidation of the company, with remaining funds to be distributed as liquidation dividends.

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HYDERABAD, India, Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to DataM Intelligence study, “The Blue Ammonia Market size was US$ 216.7 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 6,225.0 million in 2032 growing at a CAGR of 51.6% during the forecast period (2025-2032)”.

The blue ammonia market growth is fueled by increasing commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with countries and industries adopting blue ammonia as a bridge solution to achieve sustainability goals. For instance, Japan and South Korea, two energy-import-dependent nations, are actively developing infrastructure to import blue ammonia to decarbonize their energy systems. Japan, in partnership with Saudi Aramco and SABIC, imported 40 tons of blue ammonia for co-firing in power plants, showcasing its early adoption in energy transitions.

North America is emerging as a leading hub for blue ammonia production, driven by abundant natural gas reserves, advanced CCS infrastructure, and supportive policies. The United States, leveraging the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), offers significant tax incentives for CCS projects, making blue ammonia production economically attractive. Companies like CF Industries and ExxonMobil are investing in large-scale blue ammonia projects, including a US$ 200 million plant in Louisiana, which aims to meet domestic and export demands.

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Impact of Carbon Capture Technology Advancements on the Blue Ammonia Market

Blue ammonia relies on capturing and storing the carbon dioxide (CO2) generated during production, ensuring a low-carbon footprint while utilizing existing natural gas resources.

Innovations in carbon capture technologies have improved efficiency, reduced costs, and expanded the scalability of these systems, making blue ammonia a competitive and sustainable solution.

Modern carbon capture technologies, such as advanced solvent-based systems and solid sorbents, significantly enhance the ability to trap CO2 during ammonia production. For example, Shell’s CANSOLV technology has demonstrated high efficiency in capturing CO2 from industrial processes, reducing emissions while maintaining production output. These advancements ensure that blue ammonia can be produced at scale without imposing excessive costs on producers.

The development of integrated carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects further drives the market by providing practical and commercial solutions for CO2 management. Facilities like Norway’s Longship project and the UAE’s Al Reyadah initiative are pioneering large-scale CCS implementation. These projects serve as proof-of-concept models, demonstrating how captured CO2 can be safely transported and stored, facilitating the growth of blue ammonia production.

Moreover, research into utilizing captured CO2 rather than merely storing it opens additional opportunities for blue ammonia.

For instance, CO2 captured during ammonia production can be converted into useful by-products such as synthetic fuels or carbonates, providing additional revenue streams and increasing the economic appeal of blue ammonia projects.

The declining cost of carbon capture systems also plays a pivotal role. In the U.S., the Petra Nova project showed that advancements in capture technology could bring down operational costs, enhancing the commercial viability of blue ammonia. Similarly, Japan and Australia’s hydrogen and ammonia collaborations leverage cutting-edge CCS systems to optimize production for export markets.

Declining Renewable Energy Costs Favor Green Ammonia Over Blue Ammonia

Competition from green ammonia significantly restrains the blue ammonia market, as green ammonia offers a fully carbon-neutral production process by utilizing renewable energy and water electrolysis, avoiding the need for fossil fuels and carbon capture systems.

With the declining costs of renewable energy and increasing global emphasis on sustainability, green ammonia is becoming a more attractive alternative for industries and governments, particularly in regions with abundant renewable energy resources.

One of the primary challenges is the growing competitiveness of green ammonia in terms of production costs. Renewable energy prices, particularly for solar and wind, have dropped significantly in the past decade.

For example, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reports that the cost of solar photovoltaic power decreased by 85% between 2010 and 2022. This reduction has made green ammonia production increasingly cost-effective in countries like Australia and Chile, where large-scale green ammonia projects, such as Fortescue Future Industries’ green hydrogen and ammonia initiative, are being developed.

These projects are leveraging low-cost renewable power to produce green ammonia, creating a strong competitive edge over blue ammonia.

Thus, the competition from green ammonia, driven by declining renewable energy costs, policy preferences for carbon-neutral technologies, and significant investments in green ammonia projects, restrains the blue ammonia market.

Decarbonization Goals and Strategic Alliances Fuel Asia-Pacific Blue Ammonia Growth

Asia-Pacific Blue Ammonia market is growing at a CAGR of 62% from 2025 to 2032. Driven by a growing interest to renewable energy initiatives and industrial decarbonization efforts throughout the region. Prominent nations such Japan, South Korea, and Australia lead in blue ammonia production, utilizing their huge natural gas reserves and sophisticated technologies, notably carbon capture and storage (CCS).

Governments are progressively implementing laws and incentives to diminish carbon footprints and advance clean energy technologies. Japan has pledged to attain carbon neutrality by 2050, with ammonia identified as a crucial element of its decarbonization strategy. Consequently, Japan is investigating ammonia as a viable alternative energy source, specifically for power generating and maritime fuel applications. Australia is investing in blue ammonia to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, especially in the energy and transportation industries.

China, a significant regional actor, has concentrated on renewable ammonia production owing to its poor proficiency in carbon capture and storage technologies and dependence on coal. In 2022, China’s low-emission ammonia manufacturing predominantly focused on renewable ammonia, generated through electrolysis fueled by renewable energy sources.

The nation’s policy framework for carbon capture and storage (CCS) is inadequately developed, and its natural gas reserves are insufficient to satisfy the increasing demand for blue ammonia. Although China has launched multiple CCUS demonstration projects, only a limited number pertain to hydrogen production and blue ammonia, highlighting the obstacles it encounters in the widespread implementation of this technology.

China’s recent intention to purchase blue ammonia from nations such as Saudi Arabia indicates a possible transition towards becoming an ammonia importer. Some observers argue that China will emphasize self-sufficiency in ammonia production, particularly in light of the nation’s commitment to food security and its investments in port facilities to facilitate ammonia exports.

This strategy may establish China as a net exporter of renewable energy in the future, supported by substantial investments in overseas initiatives, such as a US$ 6.75 billion renewable hydrogen and ammonia facility in Egypt’s Suez Economic Zone and renewable ammonia projects in Morocco and Brazil. These enterprises might fulfill China’s increasing ammonia demand while enhancing its footprint in international markets.

India is playing a pivotal role in the Asia-Pacific blue ammonia sector, establishing significant partnerships to enhance ammonia production. A significant partnership between Indian Renewable Energy firm ACME and Japan’s IHI entails one of the largest contracts for the sale of green ammonia from India to Japan. The collaboration, estimated at US$5 billion, entails the construction of a 1.2 MMTPA green ammonia facility in Gopalpur, Odisha. The project intends to provide 0.4 MMTPA of green ammonia in its initial phase, aiming to bolster Japan’s net-zero promise. This strategic alliance is integral to India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and underscores the increasing significance of international cooperation in promoting the blue ammonia industry. The initiative signifies a transition towards establishing a resilient value chain in ammonia manufacturing, logistics, and distribution, contributing to emission reductions across many industries in Japan.

The blue ammonia market in the Asia-Pacific region is set for sustained expansion, propelled by technical breakthroughs, governmental regulations, and strategic partnerships. Countries such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and India are investing in low-carbon solutions, which will likely establish blue ammonia as an essential element of their energy strategy as they strive to decarbonize major industries and achieve sustainability objectives. Nonetheless, obstacles such as legislative discrepancies and the advancement of CCS technology persist as impediments for the sector to fully achieve its potential.

Strategic Partnerships Strengthening Blue Ammonia Market Competition

Several prominent companies in the blue ammonium market are competing to maintain and expand their market share.

The major three companies in the blue ammonium companies hold 46% of the total market in 2024. In 2024, Yara International ASA held the majority of the market share at 17% of the blue ammonium market, followed by CF Industries Holdings, Inc. with 15%, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) with 14%, Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Aramco), and BASF SE collectively captured 17% of the blue ammonia market, while other companies accounted for 37% of the market share.

Majority of the companies are expanding their presence through wide partnerships and collaborations. For instance, on June 29, 2023, BASF and Yara Clean Ammonia are partnering on a feasibility study to develop a world-scale low-carbon blue ammonia production facility with carbon capture on US Gulf Coast.

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• Latest Data & Forecasts – Comprehensive, up-to-date market insights and projections through 2032, covering production, transportation, storage, and end-use applications in power generation, agriculture, and industrial sectors.
• Regulatory Intelligence – Actionable analysis of global and regional policies, carbon reduction targets, CCS incentives, hydrogen economy frameworks, and clean energy mandates driving blue ammonia adoption.
• Competitive Benchmarking – Evaluate strategies of leading players such as Yara International, CF Industries, SABIC, Aramco, and BASF, alongside emerging innovators investing in large-scale blue ammonia production.
• Emerging Market Coverage – Special focus on high-growth regions including Asia-Pacific, North America, and the Middle East, highlighting government initiatives, infrastructure investments, and cross-border trade opportunities.
• Actionable Strategies – Identify growth opportunities, leverage advancements in carbon capture and storage (CCS), optimize supply chain integration, and explore strategic alliances for maximum ROI.
• Pricing & Cost Analysis – In-depth assessment of production costs, CCS integration expenses, export-import economics, and technology-driven cost reduction trends across regions.
• Expert Analysis – Insights from industry specialists with proven expertise in clean energy, carbon capture, hydrogen-ammonia value chains, and sustainable industrial transformation.

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Climate policy analyst Roger Pielke, Jr. reports that the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) central banks adopted an exaggerated climate damage report that claimed huge future damage to the economy, says Friends of Science Society. A new report by Robert Lyman debunks Pembina Institute’s claims about Canada’s oil and gas sector and exposes the frail ‘clean economy’ sector.

CALGARY, AB, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In an Aug. 15, 2025, article titled, “Too Big to Fail,” by climate policy analyst Roger Pielke, Jr., he reports that a deeply flawed 2024 economic paper that projected huge economic losses due to climate change, was adopted by the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) central banks for their new “damage function,” says Friends of Science Society. The article in question is “The Economic Commitment of Climate Change,” by Kotz et al. (KLW24) and was published in the high-impact, prestigious journal, Nature. Though other scholars quickly noted flaws in the analysis, NGFS still adopted this paper as the basis of their “damage function.”

The implications are discussed in this article in the Western Standard of Aug. 19, 2025, “Banks and financial institutions now use this for projecting future costs of climate change, thus skewing how society sets policy to respond to climate change.”

Pielke, Jr. also points out that the KLW24 paper also employed the implausible scenario known as Representative Concentration Pathways 8.5 (RCP 8.5). This scenario, widely used in the banking community, has been misdefined for years as the “business-as-usual” case, when it is not. RCP 8.5 is the source of the claim of a “climate emergency.” Pielke, Jr. and his colleague Justin Ritchie continue to expose how the misuse of the RCP scenarios have distorted public policy and perceptions of climate risk. 

Friends of Science Society has issued a number of open letters to the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Services and the Canadian Securities Administrators, alerting them to the implausible distortions of “climate risk” analysis if based on RCP 8.5, and the impossibility of reaching Net Zero.

The province of Alberta is a major oil and gas producer, and the sector was hit hard by job losses and loss of investment during the 2014 downturn in global energy prices. A new report by Pembina Institute titled “Drilling Down; Oil and Gas Jobs in Transition,” claims that reduced employment trends in the oil and gas industry over the last decade were indicative of future trends. The report urges policy changes and legislation to enhance additions to employment in the clean energy sector, claiming that in future, this will cause Canada to prosper.

Retired energy economist, former federal public servant and diplomat, Robert Lyman, debunks such notions in a new Friends of Science Society report titled “The Energy Sector That Enriches Canada and the One That Does Not.” Lyman writes that the Pembina Institute report is “misleading in almost every way.” In an article of six years ago, Lyman wrote that the clean energy sector was about 3% of Canada’s GDP, and is still only 3% of Canada’s GDP today, even after many billions of dollars have been spent by governments promoting it.” Most of the beneficiaries of renewables jobs are in China. 

In that 2019 article “Renewables Jobs – For Other Countries,” Lyman quoted former Prime Minister Stephen Harper as saying, “For the most part, that is the Chinese-American economic relationship. The Chinese sell, the Americans buy, and the jobs move one way – to China.” This is the trend that the Trump Administration is reversing.

In contrast to the Pembina Institute claims, Lyman reports that Alberta’s oil and gas sector continues to provide billions of dollars in revenues and thousands of direct, indirect, and induced jobs. Friends of Science Society produced this short overview video of the report highlights titled, “Drilling Down…Deeper.”

For those interested in the impact of Net Zero ideology on farming and food prices, Friends of Science Society invites you to join them in-person or via live stream for Dr. Joseph Fournier’s presentation on Sept. 25, 2025, in Calgary. Fournier is a well-respected Alberta scientist and prolific author, as well as being a rancher himself. More details on the Friends of Science website.

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Vector database technology enables intelligent automation in real estate, financial services, and beyond

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zilliz, the company behind the open-source Milvus vector database, today announced that leading enterprises are deploying AI agents at scale using Zilliz Cloud as their foundational infrastructure. Companies like Verbaflo.ai and Rexera are transforming business operations through intelligent agents that deliver human-like responsiveness.

The AI agent market is experiencing explosive growth as businesses automate complex workflows while maintaining personalized customer experiences. Zilliz Cloud has emerged as critical infrastructure enabling this transformation, powering conversational AI agents that understand context, retrieve information instantly, and engage in natural dialogue.

AI Agents Reshaping Business Operations

Verbaflo.ai revolutionized real estate with AI agents handling customer inquiries, property management, and communications 24/7 across voice, chat, and email channels. “Zilliz Cloud has become a strategic enabler for our vision of transforming conversational AI across industries,” said Rachit Jindal, Senior AI Engineer at Verbaflo.ai.

Leading AI company Rexera operationalized AI agents at scale for complex closing processes, powered by Zilliz Cloud infrastructure. Their agents process over 10,000 tasks daily and millions of pages monthly, serving 350+ real estate firms.

The Infrastructure Behind Intelligent Automation

As enterprises move beyond simple chatbots to sophisticated AI agents, Zilliz Cloud provides the vector database foundation, enabling agents to understand context and maintain conversation continuity. The platform supercharges AI agent performance at scale, delivering the speed and reliability needed for enterprise deployments.

Organizations looking to deploy intelligent AI agents can learn more about Zilliz Cloud at zilliz.com/cloud or contact us for deployment consultations.

About Zilliz

Zilliz is a US-based global leader building next-generation vector database technologies, helping organizations unlock the value of unstructured data and rapidly develop AI applications. Zilliz offers a fully managed, multi-cloud vector database service powered by open-source Milvus, supporting AWS, GCP, and Azure across 20+ countries.

Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Zilliz is backed by leading investors including Aramco’s Prosperity7 Ventures, Temasek’s Pavilion Capital, Hillhouse Capital, and others.

 

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Partnership makes use of Pivot Bio’s nitrogen-fixing products an eligible practice under SWOF sustainability programs

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pivot Bio, one of the most innovative agtech companies in the world, announced a strategic partnership with the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF). This collaboration will enable farmers in Indiana and Illinois to use Pivot Bio’s proprietary gene-edited nitrogen-fixing technology, PROVEN^® 40 and PROVEN^® G3 corn products, while participating in one of sustainable agriculture’s most farmer-friendly programs.

The partnership connects Pivot Bio’s proven solutions with SWOF’s extensive network of partners, including major food and agriculture companies seeking verified environmental outcomes in their supply chains. By incorporating Pivot Bio’s products and reducing usage of synthetic fertilizer, SWOF participants can leverage a biologically fixed nitrogen source to achieve measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and nitrogen runoff, while maintaining or improving yield performance.

“This partnership with SWOF represents a natural evolution of our sustainability program, N-OVATOR^®, which is helping to transform nitrogen management in the U.S.,” said Lori Reese, head of commercial sustainability at Pivot Bio. “Replacing a portion of synthetic nitrogen with Pivot’s proprietary biological nitrogen in combination with other SWOF eligible practices, such as reduced tillage and cover cropping, will create unprecedented opportunities for our customers to maximize both environmental impact and economic returns.” 

The collaboration builds on the strong momentum Pivot Bio has built through its sustainability initiatives. Since 2022, Pivot Bio’s N-OVATOR program has paid over $13 million to farmers for verified nitrogen replacement, with 1.4 million acres enrolled in the program in 2024 alone. SWOF’s outcomes-based approach pays farmers an average of $33 per acre for implementing conservation practices. SWOF and Pivot Bio run separate, independent sustainability programs, and growers may participate in only one of these programs for the same acres in a given year.

Last year, farmers using Pivot Bio products typically reduced synthetic nitrogen use by 37+ pounds per acre while achieving a 16% improvement in nitrogen-use efficiency. By selecting SWOF enrollment, growers can unlock revenue streams, turning their environmental impact into measurable economic value.

“Our products already make nitrogen management more predictable and profitable for farmers. Now, through SWOF, they can be rewarded for the water quality improvements and emissions reductions,” said Reese. “This partnership exemplifies how cutting-edge agricultural technology and outcomes-based conservation programs can work together to accelerate the transition to more sustainable farming systems.”

SWOF’s Adam Kiel added, “Fertilizer management is key to achieving emission reductions in agriculture. Providing more solutions to farmers will help achieve meaningful environmental outcomes at scale.”

The partnership takes effect immediately. Pivot Bio products are now available to order for the 2026 season to optimize both agronomic performance and ecosystem service payments.

About Pivot Bio
Pivot Bio, one of the world’s leading innovative agtech companies, delivers to farmers patented crop nutrition technologies that harness the power of nature to reliably and productively grow the food the world needs in the face of increasing volatility.

Currently available in North America and soon in Brazil, the company’s products are a breakthrough innovation and one of the agriculture industry’s most promising climate solutions. Pivot Bio has been recognized three times by TIME magazine on its annual list of best inventions, by Fast Company on its World Changing Ideas and World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies lists, by CNBC on its Disruptor 50 list of private companies, by Fortune on its Impact 20 list of startups driving social good and by MIT Tech Review as one of 15 climate tech companies to watch.

About the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund
The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF) provides financial incentives to farmers for implementing on-farm conservation practices that yield positive environmental outcomes such as carbon sequestration and water quality improvement. SWOF provides new market opportunities and revenue streams for farmers through partnerships with public and private beneficiaries that purchase the environmental outcomes. SWOF has enrolled more than 1.7 million acres across 21 states since 2020. The SWOF is managed by AgOutcomes, a subsidiary of the Iowa Soybean Association.

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