Luxembourg, May 13 -- The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €200 million financing agreement with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies operating in the agriculture and bioeconomy sectors across Europe.The financing is part of the EIB's broader €3 billion pan-European agricultural programme, launched in 2024 to support sustainable investment across the sector. The programme places a particular emphasis on improving access to finance for young, new and female farmers, who often face structural barriers in securing funding.The financing will be rolled out across several EU Member States, with initial allocations expected in Italy, Germany, Belgium, the Ne...