Category: Blogs
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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…
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BAW Congress Recap: India Hosts the 6th Annual BAW Congress
Organized by Global BioAg Linkages (GBL), the BAW Congress & Expo was hosted at the beautiful Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi from April 23–25, 2025, marking the sixth edition of this dynamic and growing annual event. Held in India’s capital city, the 2025 Congress was a powerful combination of global innovation and sustainability. India was…
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GBI Launches Smart Innovations: InnoAg BioFix and InnoAg MultiPush
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…
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BioAg World Academy: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Agriculture
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…
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IBMA’s Role in Regulatory Landscape: Conversation with Karel Bolckmans
Karel J.F. Bolckmans is a leading expert in biological control with over 30 years of experience in sustainable agriculture. He has held key roles at Biobest, Koppert Biological Systems and BioFirst Group, where he currently serves as chief strategy & transformation officer. As president of the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA), Bolckmans advocates for the…
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IBMA at 30: Shaping the Future of Crop Protection, Naturally
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…
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Beyond BioAg Regulatory Headlines
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…
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In Conversation with Carlos Ledó, Founder & CEO, Veganic®
Carlos is an agricultural engineer from the UPV and was recognised in 2016 as its First Outstanding Alumni. He has dedicated his professional career to food and population security through innovation in a sector as traditional and immobile as agriculture. Concerned about the environment and the sustainability of the planet, he invests his time and…
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Veganic®: Leading the Sustainability Revolution in Agriculture
In a world where the call for sustainability has never been louder, Veganic® stands at the forefront of agricultural innovation. With a mission to harmonize productivity with environmental responsibility, we are pioneering a transformative approach that integrates advanced technology with nature’s regenerative potential. Veganic® is reshaping the industry by offering sustainable biosolutions that address the…