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Biobest has announced a major upgrade to its Side Effects app, reaffirming its commitment to support growers, crop advisors, and IPM specialists with advanced digital tools for sustainable crop protection. Originally developed as a decision-support platform, the app provides instant access to Biobest’s comprehensive and continually updated database of chemical pesticide side effects on beneficial…

Syngenta and M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. announced plans to introduce a new herbicide-tolerant soybean trait stack designed to give growers substantially more flexibility and resilience in weed control programs. Broad commercial availability is targeted later this decade, pending all regulatory approvals. What’s in the stack: Built on the proven Enlist E3® soybean event, the trait stack…

BASF and Yara End Joint Project on Low-Carbon Ammonia at U.S. Gulf Coast In a significant move that has caught the attention of the global agrochemical and clean energy sectors, BASF and Yara have announced the termination of their joint project to produce low-carbon ammonia at the U.S. Gulf Coast. The initiative, once hailed as…

Goanna Ag, a leading provider of water management and digital agriculture solutions, has announced the acquisition of GroGuru, a US-based irrigation management technology company. The move marks a significant step in Goanna Ag’s mission to strengthen its global presence and deliver advanced, data-driven irrigation solutions to growers worldwide. Strengthening Irrigation Solutions Through this acquisition, Goanna…

Origin Agritech Commences Full-Scale Seed Processing at Xinjiang Production Base August 25, 2025 – Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED), a leading agricultural technology company in China, has announced the launch of full-scale seed processing operations at its Xinjiang production and processing base. The move marks a major step in Origin’s long-term strategy to modernize China’s…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will no longer support solar and wind projects on productive farmland. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins disclosed the decision in a post on X, framing it as a move to protect prime soils and farm viability. Key changes Program stance: USDA to halt support for wind and solar installations…

Saga Robotics, the Norwegian agri-robotics company known for its autonomous field robot Thorvald, has secured USD 11.2 million in new funding to accelerate its commercial rollout. The round marks a significant milestone as the company transitions from research and pilot projects into large-scale commercial operations, positioning Thorvald as a leader in sustainable farming solutions. The…

This month, Amazon and Whole Foods Market released their annual sustainability and impact reports, providing an in-depth look at their ongoing commitment and efforts to nourish people and the planet. In both reports, Windfall Bio was recognized for its innovative nature-based solution harnessing mems—natural soil microbes that consume methane directly from a variety of gas…

SugaROx has secured £1million in additional funding following its latest seed round extension. £400,000 of the strategic investment has been secured from a global player in the fertiliser industry, The Mosaic Company, alongside continued backing from existing UK-based angel investors and sustainable growth-focused investment funds the UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (managed by Future…