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  • Micropep Technologies Appoints Georg Goeres as CEO to Lead Commercial Expansion and Global Strategy

    TOULOUSE, France & DURHAM, N.C., July 10, 2025 – In a major leadership transition, Micropep Technologies, a pioneering company in sustainable crop protection through micropeptide-based solutions, has appointed Georg Goeres as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2025. The announcement marks a pivotal step in Micropep’s evolution from research-driven startup to a commercial…

  • Momentum Ag Boosts Farm Risk Protection with New Insurance Options

    Momentum Ag, a division of Patriot Growth Insurance Services, has expanded its insurance portfolio to include property and casualty coverage—in addition to its existing federal crop and livestock policies—specifically tailored for farmers and ranchers across the U.S. Why This Matters for Farmers & Ranchers Combines multiple insurance types—crop, livestock, property, casualty—under one roof. Allows producers…

  • Loveland Products Unveils New Crop Solutions for Canadian Farmers

    As Canadian growers navigate increasingly unpredictable weather, rising input costs, and the pressure to optimize every acre, Loveland Products—backed by Nutrien Ag Solutions—is stepping forward with targeted innovation. In a major product rollout ahead of the 2025 growing season, the company has unveiled three new agronomic tools designed specifically for the diverse and demanding conditions…

  • Miraterra acquires Trace Genomics technology and products to unlock measurement and insights across soil, plants, and food

    Miraterra Acquires Trace Genomics to Power the Future of Soil-to-Table Intelligence In a major step toward transforming agricultural diagnostics, Miraterra Technologies, a soil insights company based in Vancouver, Canada, has officially acquired the technology, intellectual property, and product portfolio of Trace Genomics, a pioneering soil biology startup. The deal also includes Trace’s state-of-the-art soil analysis…

  • BeeHero Enters Third Season in Australia as the Leading Pollination Provider

    BeeHero’s new pre-pollination reports are providing an unprecedented level of hive visibility, strengthening relationships with growers and beekeepers. BeeHero, the global leader in precision pollination, announced the launch of its services for Australian growers for the third consecutive season. This year, the rollout is supported by the introduction of its pre-pollination reports. As the largest…

  • Study shows how a common fertilizer ingredient benefits plants

    MIT Unveils How Lanthanides in Fertilizer Strengthen Crops Against UV Stress Breakthrough study shows rare-earth seed coating enhances chlorophyll and improves resilience in key crops MIT researchers have uncovered a novel benefit of a common fertilizer additive—lanthanides—that could significantly improve crop resilience against ultraviolet (UV) radiation and environmental stress. In a study published in the…

  • New Azotic CEO positioned to accelerate company’s global commercial success

    Azotic Technologies is entering a bold new chapter with the appointment of a visionary leader set to drive the next wave of global expansion. With its game-changing biological nitrogen fixation platform gaining rapid traction across continents, the company is now poised to scale its impact on sustainable agriculture under the leadership of a new CEO.…

  • Koppert and Amoéba sign major distribution agreement for innovative biofungicide solution

    Koppert and Amoéba, an industrial greentech specialized in natural microbiological solutions based on the patented use of amoebae, are pleased to announce the signing of a significant commercial agreement on Tuesday, June 3. This agreement focuses on the innovative biofungicide solution created by Amoéba and follows the recent approval of Amoéba’s biocontrol active substance by…

  • CCI Approves Coromandel’s Acquisition of 53% Stake in NACL Industries

    The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposed acquisition of a majority stake in NACL Industries Limited by Coromandel International Limited, a move that could reshape the dynamics of India’s agrochemical sector. As per the filing, Coromandel International — a leading agri-solutions provider under the Murugappa Group — will acquire up to 53% equity…

  • ISO Provisional Approval: Fendioxypyracil and Toxapyzone Officially Added to Draft ISO 1750

    Date of Announcement: 26 June 2025 Authority: ISO/TC 81 – Common names for pesticides and other agrochemicals The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has provisionally approved two new pesticide common names under its globally recognized ISO 1750 standard, which regulates the nomenclature of pesticides and agrochemicals. The names were approved by the ISO Technical Committee…