Author: News
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Corteva New Bioinsecticide Goltrevo Announced for 2027 Launch
Corteva announced two new crop protection solutions. One is the Corteva new bioinsecticide Goltrevo, a product of natural origin. The other is Varpelgo active, which is naturally inspired. Goltrevo: A New Natural Origin Bioinsecticide Goltrevo is based on a novel strain of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana 203, originally isolated from palm weevil beetles. This…
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Inari CEO Lisa Nunez Safarian Appointed to Lead Ag Innovation
In a major leadership announcement, Inari has named its new Inari CEO Lisa Nunez Safarian, signaling a defining moment for the company’s mission. Consequently, her leadership marks a new chapter for Inari as it continues to push the boundaries of agricultural performance, resilience, and sustainability. Lisa Nunez Safarian Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Inari Cambridge,…
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Ascribe Bio Series A financing Closes at $12M, Co-Led by Corteva & Acre
ITHACA, N.Y. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Ascribe Bio (“Ascribe”), an innovator in natural crop protection, today announced the closing of a successful $12 million Ascribe Bio Series A financing round. The round was co-led by Corteva, through its Corteva Catalyst platform, and Acre Venture Partners. In addition, the financing included participation from new and existing…
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Rovensa Next Brazil: Victor Sonzogno Appointed as New Head to Lead Growth
Rovensa Next, a global leader in biosolutions, has appointed Victor Sonzogno as its new Head of Brazil. This move highlights its growth ambitions and leadership in the region. Sonzogno brings over 22 years of experience in the biologicals sector and strategic consulting. He has led major agribusiness operations across Latin America, including over a decade…
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Midwestern BioAg Strategic Shift Focuses on R&D and Partnerships
Midwestern BioAg (MBA), a pioneer in biological and regenerative agriculture, is announcing a new Midwestern BioAg strategic shift. The company is entering a new era focused on strengthening its core technologies and empowering trusted partners. This will ensure growers across the Midwest and High Plains have access to the agronomy tools they need to thrive.…
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Groupe Berkem NOVATERM®: New AI-Powered Termite Detection System
Blanquefort (France), October 6, 2025 – Building on its expertise in termite control, Groupe Berkem is bringing artificial intelligence to pest management professionals with NOVATERM®. This patented connected bait enables remote detection of subterranean termite colonies. “The NOVATERM® project required significant investment. However, our teams successfully overcame this genuine challenge. At Groupe Berkem, we firmly…
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Ecorobotix Plant-by-Plant™ AI Tech Secures $150M in New Funding
Ecorobotix, based in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, has raised $150 million across Series C ($45m, 2024) and Series D ($105m, 2025). This funding will accelerate its AI-powered Ecorobotix Plant-by-Plant™ ultra-high-precision spraying. This technology can cut crop-protection use by up to 95% while maintaining efficacy. Backed by new investors Highland Europe, ECBF, and McWin Capital Partners, the company…
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Amoéba accelerates the development of Axpera: Very convincing results observed by winegrowers; An approval schedule in line with the market launch in 2026.
Amoéba, an industrial greentech company specialized in the development of natural microbiological solutions, announces that it will present to the agricultural press on 28th October 2025 the positive results of its wine-growing trials in France and Europe. Very convincing results observed by winegrowers Under the 120-day emergency marketing authorisation granted by the French authorities in…
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Ecorobotix opens the door to Ultra-High Precision (UHP) treatment in vegetable farming, a world first
PASCO, Wash. (AgPR) Oct. 6, 2025 – Ecorobotix has reached a new milestone with the launch of its 2026 crop algorithms. For the first time, an Ultra-High Precision (UHP) sprayer enables non-selective herbicides to be used in vegetable farming — a breakthrough that transforms weeding practices by reducing manual labor, increasing profitability, and providing a…
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FBN Announces Strategic Spin-Off of Global Crop Solutions (GCS), Creating Two Independent Leaders in Digital Ag-Commerce and Crop Protection
SAN MATEO, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Farmers Business Network (FBN®) today announced the spin-off of its crop protection sourcing and first-mile logistics subsidiary as a new independent company, Global Crop Solutions (GCS). The separation creates two distinct companies, each positioned to accelerate growth and better serve customers in their respective markets. Farmers Business Network (FBN) will expand its…