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A dynamic and strategic leader in agricultural biotechnology, he has a proven track record of translating scientific innovation into commercial success. With more than 40 years of experience, his career spans high-impact roles in biostimulants, biopesticides, conventional agrochemicals and regulatory affairs. Skilled in strategic marketing, licensing, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and portfolio development, he has…

It is back-to-work season, after the summer break; “la Rentrée” – the French word to describe the return to the office after (a typically long) summer break. Summertime is great for some good reading and reflection. This summer, I read a couple of interesting articles that paved the way for some thoughts that can be…

Regulatory systems worldwide are the most bureaucratic ones. Argentina, however, is taking a different path by prioritizing efficiency over bureaucratic processes. Since the pandemic, a digital self-management portal—SIGTRÁMITE—has been under development. This online system, built through collaborative efforts of a multidisciplinary team within Argentine authorities, promotes a regulatory system capable of offering a fast-track evaluation…

The global agricultural sector is entering a new era, confronted with a dual challenge of historic proportions: producing more food for a growing population while safeguarding the health of the planet. By 2050, food production must increase by 50 percent to sustain an anticipated global population of 10 billion. This challenge demands transformation, and biological…

Global BioAg Innovations (GBI) is committed to making agriculture more productive, efficient, and environmentally responsible. As a company rooted in the BioAg sector, our goal is to provide growers with natural, science-driven tools that improve crop performance while supporting soil and plant health. The agricultural industry is rapidly evolving, facing pressures to feed a growing…

Ümit Ersöz is a seasoned agribusiness professional with over 35 years of experience spanning R&D, regulatory affairs, product stewardship, advisory and business development in the Turkish and broader MENA agricultural sectors. Ümit is the BU lead for BAW Academy and is the business development partner at Global BioAg Linkages, where he oversees regional strategy, partnerships…

In 1995, a group of pioneers came together around a shared belief: agriculture needed a shift—toward sustainability, innovation and biological solutions. Among them was Bernard Blum, whose vision helped spark the creation of the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA). What began with 15 member companies and a strong sense of purpose has grown into a…

Exactly two years ago, I wrote an article¹ about the regulation of biostimulants and the challenge of classifying microorganisms based on their function. Now might be a good time to re- flect on the thousands of hours the regulatory community has spent on this discussion and the results so far. How much time have regulators…