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The U.S. synthetic crop protection market is facing a pivotal moment, with a convergence of factors reshaping the industry. Stricter regulations, increasingly knowledgeable growers, and mounting competition from generic products are creating an environment where adaptability and innovation are key. To remain competitive, companies must rethink their strategies and invest in building meaningful relationships with…

Strengthening its leadership in sustainable agriculture, Andermatt Nederland B.V. has announced the acquisition of the beneficial insect business of Entocare C.V., effective January 1, 2025. This strategic move not only expands Andermatt’s product portfolio but also bolsters its mission to deliver innovative and environmentally friendly solutions for biological plant protection. Simon Fleischli, CEO of Andermatt Nederland,…

CABI, in collaboration with the Koppert Foundation, recently hosted a significant visit from the Ambassador of Burundi in The Hague, H.E. Madame Isabelle Ndahayo. The visit aimed to strengthen sustainable agricultural practices, improve smallholder farmer livelihoods, and enhance food security in Burundi. Dr. Janny Vos, CABI’s Partnerships Development Director, played a key role in organizing…

Sound Agriculture, a leading agtech company, has announced the spinout of its groundbreaking plant epigenetics platform, alongside a $25 million extension of its Series D funding round. The financing, co-led by BMO Impact Investment Fund and S2G Ventures, with participation from Leaps by Bayer, Syngenta Ventures, and Fall Line Capital, will bolster Sound’s path to…

Starting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) at the propagation stage is a growing trend among progressive growers. *Armenia’s leading greenhouse vegetable producer, Spayka*, has successfully implemented a comprehensive IPM program in its on-site plant propagation unit. This approach has proven to be highly effective in managing pest pressure. By introducing beneficial insects at the propagation stage,…

Pivot Bio, a global leader in agtech innovation, has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Hefty Seed Company, one of the largest independent ag retailers in the U.S. Starting in 2025, Pivot Bio’s PROVEN® 40, a patented microbial nitrogen source, will be available at all Hefty Seed Co. locations, offering corn farmers a groundbreaking nitrogen delivery method…

ICL (NYSE: ICL) (TASE: ICL), a leading global specialty minerals company, announced its participation in Plantible Foods’ Series B funding round, building upon its initial investment during the Series A round. This follow-on investment strengthens the strategic collaboration between the two companies, emphasizing their shared commitment to innovation and sustainability in the food industry. In…

Azotic Technologies Limited, a pioneer in nitrogen-fixing solutions for agriculture, is bringing its latest innovation, Envita WG, to Japan through an exciting new partnership with Hokko. Envita WG, developed using the unique microbe Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus (Gd), is a groundbreaking biostimulant designed to provide plants with nitrogen throughout the growing season. With a multi-season shelf life,…