Category: Blogs
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Congratulations to Som Phytopharma on Winning FICCI’s Excellence Award in Agriculture
Som Phytopharma (Agri Life) Receives FICCI Excellence Award in Agriculture Celebrating Innovation, Sustainability, and Impact in Indian Agriculture Som Phytopharma India Ltd (Agri Life) has been recognized with the prestigious FICCI Excellence Award in Agriculture, presented on July 8, 2025. This national-level recognition highlights the company’s outstanding commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture through science-led innovation…
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Cox Farms Expands Executive Leadership to Fuel Innovation in Indoor Agriculture
In a strategic move that signals its deepening commitment to scaling innovation, operations, and talent, Cox Farms—the largest indoor agriculture operator in North America—has announced the appointment of three key executives to its leadership team. This expansion reflects the company’s broader ambition: to lead the next wave of controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) through advanced technology, commercial…
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Drum Seeders – A Silent Revolution in Paddy Farming
In the heartlands where rice cultivation shapes both livelihood and identity, a quiet but transformative shift is underway. With labor shortages increasing, input costs climbing, and climate unpredictability looming large, farmers are seeking tools that offer both relief and resilience. Among the most powerful answers emerging from the fields is the humble yet revolutionary drum…
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The EU’s Push for a Unified Biocontrol Definition: Why It Matters More Than Ever
The European Union is on the brink of a game-changing move for the agri-input industry: introducing an official legal definition for biocontrol products. While this might seem like a bureaucratic detail, its implications are enormous — for startups, multinational corporations, and farmers across Europe and beyond. As of now, biologicals — like microbial pesticides, semiochemicals,…
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Microbials at the Forefront: How Biologicals Are Reshaping the Future of Farming
In the face of escalating agricultural pressures—from climate volatility and pesticide resistance to soil degradation and consumer demand for cleaner food—biologicals, and particularly microbial-based solutions, are rapidly emerging as the champions of a more sustainable future. These living organisms, when harnessed correctly, offer more than just an eco-friendly alternative to conventional inputs—they hold the power…
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Bayer Launches Yoalo®: A New Milestone in Biostimulant Seed Treatment for Corn
In a decisive move reinforcing its position in the biologicals market, Bayer CropScience has announced the launch of Yoalo®, a biostimulant seed treatment developed specifically for corn. This introduction comes amid growing industry emphasis on sustainability, soil health, and climate-resilient agricultural inputs. With Yoalo®, Bayer aims to enhance early crop performance while reducing reliance on…
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Smarter Fertilizers for a Sustainable Future: How Nano-Combinations are Transforming Indian Agriculture
In the evolving landscape of Indian agriculture, where rising input costs and environmental pressures are pushing farmers to rethink their practices, a new method is quietly making waves — blending traditional fertilizers with nano-formulations. This approach, backed by field research and pilot applications, promises to reduce fertilizer usage, cut losses, and protect soil health without…
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ICL Launches Sulfurball in Brazil – A Game-Changing Sulfur Fertilizer with a Spherical Advantage
In an era where agriculture is rapidly evolving to meet the twin pressures of productivity and sustainability, ICL Brasil has launched a product that is both timely and transformative—Sulfurball, a uniquely engineered sulfur-based fertilizer that redefines how micronutrients are delivered to crops. This new innovation is not just a product; it’s a strategic step toward…
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Harnessing the Power of Microbial Consortia in Sustainable Agriculture
Modern agriculture is undergoing a silent revolution—one driven not by machines or chemicals, but by microbes. In recent years, microbial consortia have emerged as powerful tools for improving soil fertility, enhancing crop resilience, and reducing the need for synthetic inputs. These consortia, composed of carefully selected strains of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms, represent a…
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BioAg World Academy: Transforming BioAg Education
EU REGULATORY 101: DEEP DIVE BIONUTRITION, BIOSTIMULANTS AND BIOCONTROL This module provides a deeper understanding of the regulatory framework concerning placing plant protection product of biological origin to the EU market. This includes insights into what set of data is required to fulfil dossiers for approving biological active substances (in particular micro-organisms) and authorising plant…