Author: Sucheta Wadhwa
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Women in Agriculture : Christina Coen
Interview With Christina Coen, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer, and Head of Sustainability at UPL Corp Christina Coen serves as the Chief Technology and Transformation Officer, and Head of Sustainability at UPL Corp, where she leads a multi-billion-dollar global portfolio dedicated to delivering innovative agricultural solutions. Christina’s role also involves forming strategic alliances and overseeing…
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Leader Interview: Martin Andermatt, Founder and Chair of the Board, Andermatt Group
Dr. Martin Andermatt is a leading figure in sustainable agriculture and biological crop protection. As a co-founder of the Andermatt Group, he transformed the company from a pioneering start-up into a globally recognized organization with over 600 employees. With a background in agronomy and biological control, he has driven the development of biopesticides, replacing chemical…
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Food and Agriculture at COP29
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) held in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11th to 22nd November 2024 attracted over 56,000 delegates. This year again, the Food and Agriculture sector had a dedicated day (19th November 2024) to spotlight the critical intersection of food systems, agriculture, and climate change. These discussions are crucial because agriculture…
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Congratulations to Dr. KRK Reddy on Receiving the Amity Entrepreneurial Excellence Award at ICEIL 2024
We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. KRK Reddy on receiving the Amity Entrepreneurial Excellence Award at the International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Leadership (ICEIL) 2024. This prestigious award is a testament to Dr. Reddy’s visionary leadership, entrepreneurial success, and outstanding contributions to innovation. His remarkable achievements in sustainable agriculture and inspiring future leaders…
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Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Announced as Long-Term Venue for BAW Congress & Expo 2025
At the BioAgTech World Congress & Expo (BAW Congress), we are committed to creating an extraordinary, personalized experience for our attendees, rooted in sustainability and community impact. For the 2025 edition, we are thrilled to announce Leela Ambience Convention Hotel as our long-term venue partner. This choice reflects our shared values and dedication to excellence.…
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Exploring Advanced Bio-Solutions and Insights from the Latest Global Soil Health Report
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the critical role soil health plays in sustainable agriculture. For growers around the world, the focus has shifted towards not just maintaining but actively enhancing soil quality to ensure robust and resilient crop production. Soil health is no longer seen as a straightforward issue where…
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Securing the Future : Insights from Verdesian Life Sciences’ CSO Dr. Kuide Qin
Dr. Kuide Qin, Chief Science Officer, Verdesian Life Sciences Dr. Kuide (“Kwey-deh”) Qin is the Chief Science Officer at Verdesian Life Sciences in North Carolina. Kuide leads R&D and new product development for nutrient use efficiency technologies to make farming more efficient, more sustainable and more profitable. Prior to Verdesian, Kuide held scientist and leadership…
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In Conversation with A.G. Kawamura: A Trail Blazer
AG Kawamura, Former Secretary, CDFA and Co-Chair, SFL A.G. Kawamura is a third generation urban farmer from California. He is the former Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (2003-2010). As co-chair of Solutions From the Land, he has worked to promote innovative strategies for sustainable agricultural systems, including the formation of the…
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Women in Agriculture: 21st Edition
Poornima Parmeswaran, PhD, CEO and Co-founder, Trace Genomics Q1. You have always been interested in genomics and chose to apply it in agriculture. Can you talk about the initial months or years and how you decided to shape it into a company called Trace Genomics today? Trace Genomics was created from the realization that…
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Global BioAgTech 2024 Awards
The Global BioAgTech Awards, at the 5th BioAgTech World Congress was a vibrant celebration of innovation and leadership in agriculture. Celebrating outstanding contributions across BioAgTech industry, these awards spotlight exceptional achievements in three key areas: Global BioAgTech Awards Overview The Global BioAgTech Awards shine a spotlight on remarkable contributions in agriculture across three key areas:…