Author: Blog
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Green Protein Factories: CRAG’s Revolutionary Leap in Sustainable Crop Protection
As agriculture faces increasing pressure to transition away from synthetic inputs, a groundbreaking innovation from Spain’s Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG), in collaboration with IATA-CSIC, is offering a game-changing alternative. The team has developed a pioneering method to transform plants into living biofactories for antifungal proteins — a solution that could redefine biological…
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Navigating Changing Regulations in Agrochemicals: What’s Next?
The global agrochemical sector stands at a crucial crossroads. The tools that once defined agricultural productivity—chemical pesticides, fertilizers, and synthetic inputs—are now being reevaluated through the lens of environmental sustainability, human health, and global trade compliance. As regulatory frameworks grow increasingly complex and risk-averse, the question facing innovators isn’t just about what works on the…
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Jiuyi Co., Ltd. Launches Four Innovative Prothioconazole Formulations, Strengthening Global Crop Protection Capabilities
June 2025 marked a strategic leap forward for Jiuyi Co., Ltd., a China-based agrochemical manufacturer, as it unveiled four advanced formulations of prothioconazole—a leading fungicide used for disease management in high-value crops. This expansion reinforces the company’s commitment to global food security, cutting-edge agricultural chemistry, and high-efficiency plant protection products. Prothioconazole: The New Generation of…
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Orthosulfamuron: Accelerating Ripening, Enhancing Sugarcane Yield – A Scientific Breakthrough in Plant Growth Regulation
Sugarcane is not just a staple industrial crop for sugar and ethanol production—it is a cornerstone of agricultural economies in tropical and subtropical regions. In countries like Brazil, India, and Thailand, improving cane yield and sugar recovery without expanding land use has become a central goal. A recent research study from Brazil has brought to…
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Groundbreaking Discovery Uncovers How Plants Can Be Genetically Tuned to Fight Disease from Within
In a major scientific leap forward, researchers have decoded a vital internal mechanism that could allow plants to naturally strengthen their immune systems. This advancement centers on a protein enzyme called metacaspase 9 (MC9), a molecular switch that controls how plants respond to infection, injury, and other stressors. For decades, scientists have known that plants…
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A Leap Forward in BioAg Innovation: Bayer and Kimitec Unveil Ambition Gen2 Products
In a world where agriculture is under pressure to produce more with fewer resources, the demand for innovative, sustainable, and scientifically robust solutions has never been greater. Farmers are increasingly looking for inputs that go beyond traditional fertilization. They want products that activate plant systems, improve resilience, and drive performance in the face of climate…
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In Conversation with BioAg Partner : Suresh Malhotra, VC, MHU
Q1: How do you see India’s government policies influencing the adoption of BioAgTech among farmers, especially smallholders? Sustainable agriculture embraces a wide range of techniques referred to as BioAg that mimic natural ecological processes including organic, biologicals and biodynamic with no synthetic fertilizers or agricultural chemicals. Growing awareness about the benefits of BioAg inputs represents…
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The Premier Sourcing and Networking Event for the International Fertilizer Community: FSHOW 2025
The China International Fertilizer Show (FSHOW) has long been a beacon for professionals in the fertilizer industry. While offering unparalleled opportunities for networking, sourcing, and innovation. The 15th edition of this prestigious event, FSHOW 2025, promises to be the largest and most influential yet, scheduled to take place from March 17 to 19, 2025, at…
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Beyond BioAg Regulatory Headlines
When you read the daily news, it seems like big winds of change are about to blow. A general malaise has been installed within societies due to the economic slowdown, the inflation of the past year(s), the wars, rising living costs, and the sudden disappearance of the climate kids from the news. The EU Parliament…
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An Interview with Carlos Ledó, Founder and CEO of Veganic Nature
Carlos Ledó, Founder and CEO of Veganic Nature Carlos is an agricultural engineer from the UPV and was recognised in 2016 as its First Outstanding Alumni. He has dedicated his professional career to food and population security through innovation in a sector as traditional and immobile as agriculture. Concerned about the environment and the sustainability…