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The smart agriculture industry is experiencing significant growth, projected to expand from USD 16.2 billion in 2023 to USD 25.4 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. This growth is driven by the increasing adoption of modern technologies, such as IoT, ROVs, and AI, which are revolutionizing farming practices, including…

  Centro de Tecnologia Canavieira (CTC), the leading Brazilian sugarcane company, and PlantArcBio (TASE: PLNT), an Israeli Ag-biotech company specializing in gene discovery and biological components, have announced a global research and development collaboration to discover new molecules and leverage innovative technology for the biological control of sugarcane pests. The partnership aims to combine PlantArcBio’s…

  Syngenta Biologicals and Provivi have announced a strategic collaboration to develop and commercialize pheromone-based biological solutions aimed at effectively and safely controlling major pests in rice and corn. These crops are vital food sources for around 3.5 billion people globally. The partnership will target two of the most destructive pests in agriculture: the Yellow…

Barbados has set a global precedent by becoming the first nation to launch a national AI Agronomic Advisor, aimed at revolutionizing its agricultural sector. In collaboration with global agtech leader AGRIVI, the Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC) introduced this innovative AI-driven platform to provide 24/7 virtual agronomic support via WhatsApp. This groundbreaking initiative…

Suterra, the global leader in sustainable pheromone pest control, has announced that its CheckMate® Puffer® OFM-O is now officially listed with the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in organic agricultural production. This certification further enhances the Puffer® OFM-O’s reputation, making it easier for organic growers to comply with certification standards on their harvested…

Biotrop has recently achieved a significant milestone in the biopesticides industry, announcing a breakthrough in extending the shelf-life of several products in its portfolio. For the first time, Biotrop’s biopesticides now offer an impressive 36 months of product expiration time without requiring refrigeration—a major advancement in the field. A Game-Changer in Biopesticide Stability Shelf-life has…

Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DNA), renowned for its pioneering platform in cell programming and biosecurity, is excited to announce that its Chief Financial Officer, Mark Dmytruk, will be a featured speaker at the Morgan Stanley 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference. The fireside chat is scheduled for Friday, September 6, at 11:30 a.m. ET. The…

Biological Nitrogen Fixation (BNF) is a cornerstone of sustainability in soybean production systems in Brazil, offering significant environmental benefits by eliminating the need for nitrogen fertilizers. This process relies primarily on bacteria from the Bradyrhizobium genus, which capture atmospheric nitrogen and convert it into organic compounds. Over the years, through research led by Embrapa Soybean,…