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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK

University College Cork (UCC), founded in 1845, is a globally ranked research university renowned for leadership in food, agriculture, and sustainability. Through Cork University Business School and its agri-food research centers, UCC advances innovation across the food value chain, bridging academic research with industry practice and policy to support resilient, sustainable global food systems.

CORK UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL

Cork University Business School (CUBS) at University College Cork is one of Ireland’s leading business schools, known for impactful research, executive education, and strong industry engagement. Owing to its prestigious triple accreditation status, Cork University Business School is in the top 150 Business Schools globally. CUBS connects academic insight with real-world practice across agribusiness, sustainability, and global markets, preparing future leaders to drive innovation and responsible growth in the agri-food sector.

NESTLÉ

Nestlé is a global food company that supports sustainable agriculture practices to improve the quality of its ingredients, reduce costs, and contribute to environmental sustainability. Nestlé's efforts in sustainable agriculture have had local and global benefits, including higher incomes for farmers, better environmental quality in farming regions, improved soil health, carbon sequestration, and support for food security.

KERRY
Kerry is a world leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical markets. Our vision is to create a world of sustainable nutrition, and to reach over 2 billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030. We innovate with our customers to create great tasting products, with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring better impact for the planet.

AGRAYA
AGRAYA GmbH offers a portfolio of robust, streamlined, and easy-to-use solutions for the certification of agriculture, aquaculture, and floriculture production processes. With our standards, delivery services, and capacity building program, we foster the global adoption of safer and more responsible farming practices in more than 130 countries worldwide.

HARVEN AGRIBUSINESS SCHOOL
Harven's vision is to connect today's agribusiness leaders with tomorrow's and build the future of Agribusiness knowledge in Ribeirão Preto, the capital of agribusiness in Brazil. Harven Agribusiness School is an innovative, international, and market-oriented School dedicated to educating, training, and leveraging the agribusiness leaders of the future. 

FB Group
FB Group is a leader in Brazil’s agribusiness, specializing in precision farming, logistics, agricultural inputs, and commodity trading. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices, the company helps farmers optimize yields and reduce environmental impact. Its efficient supply chain solutions connect producers to markets, strengthening Brazil’s global agricultural leadership. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and sustainability, FB Group is a trusted partner driving the future of modern farming and agribusiness success.

Fea-RP
The School of Economics, Business Administration, and Accounting at Ribeirão Preto (FEA-RP), part of the University of São Paulo (USP), is a leading institution in business, economics, and accounting education. Established in 1992, FEA-RP emphasizes academic excellence, research, sustainability, and global partnerships, preparing professionals with strong technical and ethical foundations..

SLC Agrîcola
SLC Agrícola is a global leader in large-scale, sustainable farming, operating over 600,000 hectares across Brazil. Specializing in soybeans, corn, and cotton production, the company integrates advanced technologies like precision agriculture and AI to optimize yields and resource efficiency. Committed to environmental stewardship, SLC emphasizes sustainable practices such as crop rotation and no-till farming. With a focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability, SLC Agrícola is a cornerstone of Brazil’s agricultural success and a model for modern farming worldwide.

Atvos
Atvos is a leading Brazilian bioenergy producer specializing in ethanol, electricity, and sugarcane byproducts. Committed to sustainability and innovation, Atvos operates integrated production units, promoting renewable energy solutions that contribute to a low-carbon economy while fostering economic and social development in Brazil.

São Martinho
São Martinho is one of Brazil’s largest sugar and ethanol producers, renowned for its highly efficient operations and commitment to sustainability. With state-of-the-art technology and vertically integrated processes, the company plays a key role in advancing renewable energy solutions and agricultural innovation in the sugarcane industry.

Ourofino Agrociência
Ourofino Agrociência develops innovative crop protection solutions tailored to Brazilian agriculture. With a strong focus on sustainability and cutting-edge research, the company delivers high-quality products that enhance productivity and support responsible farming practices across diverse agricultural sectors.

Amaggi
Amaggi is a global leader in agribusiness, specializing in soybean production, logistics, energy, and trading. Focused on sustainable agriculture, the company integrates responsible supply chain practices with cutting-edge technology, ensuring environmental stewardship while supporting economic growth and food security worldwide.

CasaBugre
Casa Bugre is a trusted provider of agricultural inputs and solutions in Brazil, offering a wide range of seeds, fertilizers, and crop protection products. With decades of expertise, the company supports farmers by delivering high-quality, innovative products that improve crop yield and sustainability.

Allbiom
Allbiom specializes in biotechnological solutions for agriculture, developing sustainable inputs that enhance soil health and crop productivity. Through advanced research and innovation, the company contributes to more efficient, eco-friendly farming practices that promote regenerative agriculture and long-term sustainability.

IBRA Megalab
IBRA Megalab is a leading provider of diagnostic and analytical services for agriculture, offering advanced soil, plant, and water testing. By delivering precise, science-based insights, IBRA Megalab helps farmers and agribusinesses optimize production, improve efficiency, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

INTERNATIONAL SEED FEDERATION
ISF is the voice of the global seed sector. Since 1924, it has represented the interests of its members who make up 96% of international seed trade today. Its global reach extends to seed associations and seed companies around the world, and it has official observer status in key intergovernmental and international organizations.

GAUTIER SEMENCES
Gautier Semences is a French, family-owned and independent company, established in 1952, and specialized in the breeding, production and marketing of vegetable seeds for the professional market. Through a rigorous approach, we provide innovative solutions to sustainable agriculture’s challenges and support farmers with healthy, safe and efficient seeds every day. Thanks to our imaginative abilities, we are proud to contribute, daily, to the renewal of vegetable farming varieties and our ambition is to offer everyone the finest of nature: health, pleasure and responsibility.

SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE
Since 1913, Sakata Seed Corporation has become a global leader in seed breeding and production. As industry innovators, it develops vegetable and ornamental varieties that offer superior performance and set new standards for the industry. Headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, the Sakata Group currently has a dedicated global network of 29 offices in 22 countries dedicated to research, development, production, and marketing. Sakata products are available in more than 130 countries.

SEMILLAS FITÓ GLOBAL
Semillas Fitó is a multinational company, founded in 1880 in Sant Martí de Provençals, Barcelona. It is one of the leading multinationals in the sector of genetic breeding, production and distribution of vegetable and field crop seeds.

BAYER
Bayer believes in the power of human ingenuity to shape one of humankind’s first inventions—agriculture. It uses science and imagination to help better people’s lives by advancing health and nutrition. As a leader in agriculture, it understands the importance of living up to its responsibilities to farmers, consumers, and the environment. That’s why we are raising the bar in transparency, sustainability and engagement – and strive to deliver the best solutions for agriculture.

GREENPORT WEST-HOLLAND
The Netherlands is the world’s most innovative region in the field of greenhouse horticulture, working with some of the world’s best growers of vegetables and flowers, suppliers, trading companies, breeders, consultancies, personnel services, etc. Greenport West-Holland works closely with local and regional authorities and top educational and international research institutions.

BOMA
The E Tipu summit is an annual conference and hybrid event hosted by Boma in Oceania for stakeholders working in the food and fiber sector. E Tipu events focus on delivering tangible outcomes while tackling major questions concerning how we can become more innovative, collaborative, sustainable and profitable — now, and in the future. 

ELFIN CONSULTING

Elfin Consulting is a boutique consultancy specializing in sustainable growth across agriculture and food value chains. With expertise spanning strategy, ESG implementation, digital transformation, and stakeholder engagement, the firm helps organizations translate ambitious sustainability goals into practical, measurable business outcomes.

BRILL
De Gruyter Brill publishes more than 3,500 books and 800 journals per year, with a strong focus on the humanities and social sciences, and a program that extends to the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. De Gruyter Brill was founded in 2024 as a result of the merger of the publishing houses De Gruyter and Brill, whose heritage dates back to 1683 and 1749 respectively. Since then, De Gruyter Brill has been committed to publishing excellent research as a trusted partner to scholars in all disciplines.

MASSEY UNIVERSITY
Massey University offers a bachelors and masters degree in agribusiness that equips graduates with skills and knowledge sought by employers in New Zealand and internationally. Graduates are actively working to address global challenges in the rapidly evolving feed, food, and fibre industries.

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
Lincoln University (Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki) offers specialist undergraduate and postgraduate degrees that cultivate knowledge of food production systems, global agribusiness, and food marketing. Lincoln University offers the only specialized food marketing and agribusiness degrees in the Southern Hemisphere and prepares graduates for roles across the agrifood value chain.  

AAEA
Agricultural & Applied Economics Association focuses on serving the professional interests of members working in agricultural and broadly related fields of applied economics. By addressing a broad range of topics such as the economics of agriculture, international and rural development, resources and the environment, food and consumer issues, and agribusiness, their goal is to enhance all knowledge, skills, and tools relating to it.

AGRI BENCHMARK
Agri benchmark is a global, non-profit network of agricultural economists, advisors, producers and specialists in key sectors of agricultural and horticultural value chains. They use internationally standardized methods to analyze farms, production systems and their profitability. Farm-level knowledge is combined with an analysis of international commodity markets and value chains. Scientifically consistent and soundly based answers are provided to reach strategic decisions for stakeholders in agriculture and agribusiness. 

FAO
The Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is focused on three vital goals—eliminating hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition by upholding a sustainable management; and the utilization on natural resources.  

FOOD HQ
FoodHQ is a world-class food science and innovation collaboration, with Partner organisations that are New Zealand’s leaders in food-related science, education, and business. Its mission is to grow food and beverage innovation by connecting the science and business of food, bringing together the top food minds to find innovative solutions to local and global food challenges. It supports both New Zealand and international food companies to more easily access the New Zealand based science and innovation capability they need to accelerate their growth and development.

NEXTGEN AG IMPACT NETWORK
NGIN (NextGen Ag Impact Network), is a global, inclusive, and intergenerational network of networks for, with, and by young people in agriculture and related fields. NGIN creates a community, programs, and opportunities to contribute to an impactful transformation of agricultural ecosystems towards sustainability, in line with the UN SDGs. Watch the short video  to learn more from the coalition.

SAI
SAI Platform is a global food industry initiative for sharing knowledge concerning sustainable agriculture connecting the efficient production of safe, high quality agricultural products, in a way that protects and improves the natural  environment, the social and economic conditions of farmers, their employees and local communities, and safeguards the health and welfare of all farmed species.

SYSTEM DYNAMICS AND INNOVATION IN FOOD NETWORK
The System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks Forum is a joint initiative by agri-food groups of leading European and international universities and business schools providing a discussion platform for the European and international scientific community. 

TRIPTOLEMOS FOUNDATION
Triptolemos Foundation is a private institution with global projection that promotes with its activities and projects the sustainable and balanced development of Food Systems, which it defines in 4 interrelated axes: economy; policies and regulations; availability and accessibility (production, transformation); and the social axis. Endorsed by the UNESCO Chair on Science and Innovation for Sustainable Development: Global Food Production and Food Safety. Its members include companies, universities, research centres, consumers, food banks, among others.

ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
The Center for Agricultural and Rural Development  at Zhejiang University strives towards superiority of research in agricultural and is actively involved in modernizing China’s regional and rural agricultural economies.

INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS

UNIVERSIDAD AUSTRAL

The Agribusiness Master Program in the Universidad Austral’s School of Business Sciences ranks among Latin America’s best Agribusiness MBA programs.

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Morrison School of Management and Agribusiness and the W.P. Carey School of Business provide academic programs that combine business and technology. The programs use the latest strategies and technology in agricultural production, finance, marketing and distribution techniques in agribusiness, food industry management and pre-veterinary fields. The school fosters entrepreneurial and innovative spirit allowing students to create solutions to real-world problems.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

The Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University provides first-class education, research, and resources to meet the demand of dynamic global markets. The Arthur Capper Cooperative Center (ACCC) is a public-private partnership between K-State and the Kansas Cooperative Council that develops and delivers research and education for cooperatives in the United States as well as internationally. Since our beginnings in 1912, K-State’s Agricultural Economics Department has produced more than 7,000 graduates from across the globe.

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

North Dakota State University's (NDSU) agribusiness program is notable for its access to research facilities, and its partnerships with the College of Business. Students learn to make decisions that consider factors unique to agribusiness, such as production volatility, logistics disruptions, and seasonality. Students can earn an MBA in Agribusiness or a Master of Science in Agribusiness and Applied Economics. An Agribusiness degree offers students interested in food and agriculture the opportunity to strengthen their understanding of business management, marketing or finance by completing a business or accounting minor.

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

The Purdue University Center for Food and Agricultural Business designs and delivers professional development workshops, industry research and degree programs with the potential to revolutionize the way you work and do business. Together, we’ll take small steps toward your next giant leap. Our faculty and staff are passionate about providing you the best learning experience possible. Whether in the classroom or online, you will interact with faculty experts in agribusiness management who teach business concepts within the context of the agriculture industry you serve. Plus, you will network with a group of your peers from across industry sectors.

STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY

Stellenbosch University (SU) is a proudly African knowledge hub that serves our country and continent through excellent education, research and innovation. Our vision is to be Africa’s leading research-intensive university, globally recognised as excellent, inclusive and innovative, where we advance knowledge in service of society. With our 32 000 students, 3 300 staff and world-class academic environment, we not only count among South Africa’s leading higher education institutions, but among the top universities in the world. Our ten faculties – AgriSciences, Arts and Social Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences, Military Science, Science, and Theology – are located across five campuses in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

UNILASALLE

UniLaSalle trains agricultural engineers to support farmers, companies and local authorities through the research and implementation of innovative solutions. UniLaSalle faculty and graduates help farmers respond to strong societal demands for quality food and products that respect the environment. With its 5 engineering degrees at the crossroads of the agricultural, food, environmental, energy and digital transitions, the UniLaSalle Polytechnic Institute in France will open the doors to a multitude of professions in exciting business sectors.

UNIVERSITY OF JEMBER

The University of Jember (UNEJ) in Indonesia offers a variety of agriculture programs, including Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Product Technology, Agricultural Industrial Technology, and Agribusiness. The agricultural program includes research, academic activities, and community service. The program focuses on agricultural product technology and agricultural biotechnology.