Friends, in today’s highly clut­tered, competitive, globalized and dynamic world, our BioagTech industry can only sustain itself with strong leaders, who can be selfless, egoless and impartial. This issue of the BAW Digest focuses on leaders and leadership. The leaders and leadership that enables sharing smooth access of Roger Tripathi best practices or learning curves as case studies management to the entire BioAgTech community globally. We are grateful to our inspiring leaders who openly share their views and experiences so candidly through BAW Congress and BAW Digest.

The momentum in the BioAg industry has never felt stronger. Recent global forecasts predict the agricultural biologicals market will nearly triple from around USD 15 billion in 2024 to over USD 43 billion by 2035, growing at a steady 10 percent Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). This growth is not only market-driven but also backed by meaningful progress. From strategic collaborations and scientific breakthroughs to regulatory advancements and grassroots-level transformations, we are collectively shaping a future where agriculture is not only more productive but also more resilient and regenerative. It is an exciting time to be part of this space—and this issue captures that spirit of progress and possibility through our global leaders and inspiring leadership.

Talking about inspiring and open leadership, inside, you will find Giuseppe’s to the Point, offering a one of the simplest but comprehensive guide for BioAg startups navigating the fundraising landscape. Followed by, Amy’s Perspective, which explores how generative AI is revolutionizing crop protection, confirms time and time again that integrating and combining BioAg with AgTech is critical success factor for entire BioAgTech industry, for the sake of sustainable success of entrepreneurs, innovators and our farmers.

Following through the eyes of BioAg leaders and community theme, you will see a thought-provoking regulatory situation analysis by José Carvalho, insightful feature interview of two women in agriculture leaders Eda Reinot and Roberta Vinciguera, plus an interview with Karel Bolckmans, not only as passionate industry leader but also as the new president of IBMA, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

The issue also features a leadership roundtable white paper on building the future of biocontrol with collaboration, through the insights of global MNC leaders. Capping it all, our featured industry leader for this issue is Carlos Ledó, the CEO of Veganic, who is creating a new benchmark in ‘go to market and revenue generation’, by any startup in our BioAg industry. Biotrop started that trend by understanding how important it is, to generate profitable revenue and ensuring farmers ROI.

Connecting to the theme of this issue, “Leaders, Leadership and BioAg Community”, this issue also highlights three major awards and why they deserve those awards i.e.
1- BioNexus by BioPrime AgriSolutions Pvt. Ltd., winner of the Global BioAgTech Pioneering Innovation Award 2025,
2- Martin Andermatt—for the Global BioAgTech Lifetime Achievement Award 2025, and his reflections on receiving the award; and
3- Dr. Howard-Yana Shapiro, recipient of the Global BioAgTech Sustainable Grower Award, whose farming journey continues to shape both BioAg innovation and grower success around the world.

These three award winners and proven leaders re-emphasize the importance of strong, passionate and persuasive leadership for our BioAgTech industry.

This issue also includes updates from Ümit Ersöz BU leader of BAW Academy and Chris Gamble BU leader of BAW Advisory, on what lies ahead for BAW Academy, along with a synopsis of the 2025 course offerings. In our GBI Product Highlights, Ümit and Chris spotlight InnoAg BioFix and InnoAg BioPush—two of our cutting-edge innovation and solutions addressing real-world sustainable farming challenges. As always, this issue also has a compilation of important industry news and a curated list of upcoming events to keep you informed and connected.

The resounding success of the BioAgTech World Congress 2025 stands as a powerful testament to our role as the industry’s unifying leader and premier platform. Our unique ‘by the industry, for the industry’ model continues to set the standard, fostering the united BioAg community essential for the progress.

We are profoundly grateful to our partners, collaborators, and members worldwide – your unwavering enthusiasm, trust, and shared vision transformed the Congress into the undisputed global hub for BioAg innovation, insight, and inspiration.

Building on this momentum as the definitive industry leader, we are thrilled to announce the 7th BioAgTech World Congress & Expo will take place in Valencia, Spain, from April 21 to 23, 2026. Join us in this iconic agricultural region as we lead the BioAg evolution and revolution forward, together. Don’t forget to donate to the Sustainable Recovery Fund Drive For Valencia Farmers to support in recovery from the recent floods.

Thank you for continuing to support, build, and grow with us. This magazine is more than a publication, it is ‘our’ space to share, learn, and lead together, truly by the industry for the industry. Our industry will only thrive through cooperation and collaboration. Amen!

Cheers,
Roger