Author: News
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GreenLight Bio’s Calantha: A Game-Changing Bioinsecticide to Tackle Agricultural Challenges
GreenLight Biosciences, also known as GreenLight Bio, has achieved registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and various states for its groundbreaking CalanthaTM product. This innovative bioinsecticide, based on RNA, targets and controls the highly destructive Colorado potato beetle, marking a historic advancement in providing diverse options for farmers and reducing dependence on conventional…
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TEIKKO: Revolutionizing Nematode Control in Agriculture
TEIKKO, a novel product stemming from the Company’s PREtec peptide platform, has gained approval as a seed treatment for managing root-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus brachyurus) in soybean. Extensive research conducted during the 2021/22 and 2022/23 soybean crop seasons demonstrated that TEIKKO exhibited comparable or superior efficacy compared to conventional agrochemical treatments. This innovative solution empowers farmers…
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Groundbreaking Advancements in Agriculture: HGS BioScience
HGS BioScience, a trailblazer in soil health and sustainability, unveils a triumvirate of cutting-edge products poised to redefine agricultural practices. The introduction of HumiK ONE™, HumiK Bio™, and HumiK Zinc marks a significant advancement in the application of humates to soil, with each product offering unparalleled efficacy and convenience. Spearheaded by Mike Steffeck, CEO of…
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Lavoro Limited Expands its Reach in Latin America with Acquisition of Coram Comércio e Representações Agrícolas
Lavoro Limited, the premier distributor of agricultural inputs in Latin America, recently revealed its acquisition of a controlling interest in Coram Comércio e Representações Agrícolas, a renowned retailer based in Ituverava (SP). Coram, an established player in the agricultural inputs market since 1973, has now become an integral part of Lavoro’s operations in the states…
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Innovative Investments in Agriculture: Crop Life Europe’s €4 Billion Commitment to Biopesticides and Precision Technologies
As part of its 2030 commitments, CropLife Europe has disclosed an investment of nearly €4 billion in biopesticides, digital technologies, and precision agriculture. This substantial investment has surpassed the capacity of the European regulatory framework to promptly approve these innovations. In addressing the need for innovative tools to safeguard crops from pests and diseases, Director…
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Sipcam Nichino Brazil Unveils Fiera Insecticide to Combat Greening
Sipcam Nichino Brazil has launched Fiera insecticide (buprofezin) as a central element in its new program targeting the control of Diaphorina citri, the insect responsible for the alarming rise of ‘greening’ disease affecting nearly 40% of Brazilian orchards in 2023. The innovative product boasts physiological growth-regulating properties for insects, particularly effective against the psyllid’s nymphs.Agronomist…
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Biobest finalizes a deal with Aqua Capital and GIC, successfully completing the acquisition of Biotrop in Brazil
Biobest Group N.V. (“Biobest”), in collaboration with Aqua Capital, GIC, and the management of Biotrop, has successfully concluded the acquisition of Biotrop Participações S.A. (“Biotrop”), a prominent player in Brazil’s rapidly growing market for biologicals. This strategic move positions Biotrop as an integral part of Biobest Group, aligning with the overarching goal of entering the…
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Farmers Edge collaborates with Leaf Agriculture to broaden farmers’ access to data through a unified API.
Leaf Agriculture’s data hub acts as a pivotal force in propelling the food and agriculture domain, seamlessly intertwining Farmers Edge technology with various providers of agricultural data. Farmers Edge Forges Strategic Alliance with Leaf Agriculture for Enhanced Data Integration Digital agriculture leader, Farmers Edge Inc. (TSX: FDGE), has inked a pivotal partnership with Leaf Agriculture,…
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OneOne Biosciences Partners with Ginkgo Bioworks to Advance its Platform and Nitrogen Fixation Microbial Product
OneOne Biosciences, a French startup building a comprehensive suite of agricultural microbial solutions for farmers, and Ginkgo Bioworks, which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, today announced a new partnership. This collaboration will leverage Ginkgo’s robust ag biologicals infrastructure, biotechnological expertise, and Strain Optimization Services to accelerate OneOne’s research and product…
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NewLeaf Symbiotics Closes $45M Series D Round, Continues Growth Trajectory
NewLeaf Symbiotics, global leader and pioneer of pink-pigmented facultative methylotrophs (PPFMs), announces the fully funded close of its series D financing round, totaling $45 million. This round was led by new investor Gullspång Re:food and followed by Otter Capital Partners LP, S2G Ventures, Leaps by Bayer and others. NewLeaf gained tremendous growth over the past…