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The canola industry is witnessing a pivotal shift as BASF unveils its latest innovation—InVigor® Gold. Developed through decades of cutting-edge research, this breakthrough hybrid seed is set to transform canola farming across North America. With exceptional heat tolerance, disease resistance, and LibertyLink® herbicide tolerance, InVigor Gold opens up new cultivation zones and economic potential for…

Pivot Bio, one of the world’s most innovative agtech companies, has announced the appointment of Greg Peton as the Regional Sales Leader for its Coastal Region. In this new role, Peton will lead sales operations across a significant geographic territory spanning Texas through the Carolinas and into the Northeast — including key agricultural states like…

BioFirst Group, a global leader in sustainable horticulture and agriculture crop management solutions, has announced the appointment of Bart Sosef as the new President of its Plant Products Division. This strategic appointment signifies BioFirst’s deepening commitment to delivering innovative, effective, and environmentally conscious solutions across global farming systems. Bart Sosef will also become a member…

At the 2025 edition of Senagri, one of Brazil’s premier national forums for agricultural regulation and sustainability, CropLife Brasil took center stage in advocating for modern, science-based pesticide legislation and responsible stewardship initiatives. Modern Legislation to Support Innovation CropLife Brasil highlighted the significant progress made under Federal Law 14.785/2023, a transformative piece of legislation that…

Acadian Seaplants Submits 2025 Communication on Progress to UN Global Compact Acadian Seaplants Limited is proud to announce the submission of its 2025 Communication on Progress (CoP), reaffirming its ongoing commitment to the United Nations Global Compact (UN Global Compact). This annual report outlines the company’s progress in aligning its strategies and operations with the…

AgroSpheres Launches FUN-THYME™: A Broad-Spectrum Biofungicide Powered by AgriCell® Technology June 24, 2025 – AgroSpheres, a leading biotechnology company in the field of sustainable crop protection, has officially announced the launch of FUN-THYME™, a broad-spectrum biofungicide developed using its proprietary AgriCell® encapsulation technology. The product is designed to deliver effective control of key fungal pathogens…

In a major step toward sustainable agriculture, the European Union, through its Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), has awarded €4.9 million in funding to the CROPSAFE project—an ambitious initiative led by Norwegian biotech company Borregaard. Why CROPSAFE Matters Every year, nearly 40% of global food crops are lost to pests and diseases, undermining…

Wilbur-Ellis and Talam Biotech have announced a strategic U.S. market development agreement to tackle one of the food industry’s most pressing concerns — heavy metal contamination in crops. By leveraging Talam’s innovative microbial technology, which reduces the uptake of toxic elements like arsenic and lead in plants, the partnership aims to bring a nature-based solution…

In a strategic move to strengthen its governance and financial leadership, Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: BIOX), a leading developer of sustainable agriculture technologies, has announced significant changes to its Board of Directors. The reshuffle is aimed at aligning the board’s expertise with the company’s evolving growth strategy, global expansion, and capital structuring goals. New…