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Biotalys (Euronext – BTLS), an Agricultural Technology (AgTech) company developing protein-based biocontrol solutions for crop protection, announced the continued strong performance of its first biofungicide candidate EVOCA™* in independent efficacy field trials conducted by highly reputed public institutes in the U.S. EVOCA performed as a true replacer for existing crop protection products to combat fungal…

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Agriculture Future of America (AFA), formalizing a partnership to promote the common goals of strengthening the future competitiveness and sustainability of the U.S. agriculture industry by preparing more young people for careers in agriculture. “This partnership will enhance USDA’s…

Loveland Products, Inc., an affiliate of Nutrient Ag Solutions, Inc., and Ascribe Bioscience have entered into a joint development agreement and supply agreement. Loveland Products will commercialize two new crop protection products containing Ascribe’s biofungicide, Phytalix. This collaboration is expected to bring Phytalix-based products to the U.S. row crop market under the Loveland Products’ brand…

Trials in the UK of a biological and chemical free technique for the control of spotted wing drosophila (SWD) in soft – fruit crops have shown how it can outperform insecticides when used in commercial conditions. Developed by British start-up BigSis, the system using an updated version of the sterile insect technique (SIT) reduced numbers…

In a strategic move to strengthen its foothold in the organic fertilizer market, Yara, a global leader in crop nutrition solutions, has announced the acquisition of Agribios Italiana’s organic-based fertilizer business. This marks Yara’s second bolt-on acquisition supporting its organic strategy in Europe and underscores the company’s commitment to promoting regenerative agriculture and enhancing soil…

MustGrow Biologics Corp. (TSXV:MGRO) (OTC:MGROF) (FRA:0C0) (“MustGrow”) is pleased to announce the signing of a collaboration agreement (the “Agreement”) with Bayer AG (BAYN) (“Bayer”) covering soil applications of MustGrow’s mustard-based biocontrol technologies in Europe, Middle East and Africa, excluding home and garden, turf and ornamental applications. Under the terms of the Agreement, MustGrow will receive…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today marked International Mountain Day 2023 with a high-level meeting at the UN Climate Conference COP28 in Dubai and the launch of a report that offers recommendations and uplifting examples of successful mountain ecosystems’ restoration projects. International Mountain Day 2023 underscores the huge relevance of…

Today, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) initiated the process for the development of a groundbreaking global roadmap aimed at eliminating hunger and all forms of malnutrition without exceeding the 1.5°C threshold set by the Paris Agreement. Unveiled at the United Nations Climate Conference COP28, the  Global Roadmap for Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2) without…

Rovensa Next, Rovensa Group’s global business unit dedicated to biosolutions, is delighted to announce the launch of Tec-Fort® in Peru, the first pyrethrin-based bioinsecticide to be registered in the country. Rovensa Next’s commitment to innovation and research is yet another example of its pioneering leadership in sustainable agriculture. The launch of Tec-Fort® responds to a real need to…

Syngenta Crop Protection, a global leader in agricultural innovation, has become a sponsor of the International Alliance for Phytobiomes Research, cementing a partnership between the research community and industry that is aimed at advancing both fundamental science and sustainable agriculture. Phytobiome is a collective term for plants within a specific growing environment, for example soil,…