Finnish transport fuel producer Neste and Bayer Crop Science US have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of a winter canola ecosystem in the US, according to a press release published on Wednesday January 8.

This will include identifying partners and developing the value chain together, and scaling winter canola production as a raw material for renewable products.

Neste has a strong focus on waste and residue raw materials, and will continue to explore and develop other types of renewable raw materials, such as novel vegetable oils produced by regenerative farming practices.

Regenerative farming practices aim to trap carbon in healthier soils, promote biodiversity and reduce emissions from agriculture, while increasing farm productivity.

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