Category: News
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Certis Belchim participated in the production of the Royal Society of Biology’s ‘Biology for a better tomorrow’
Certis Belchim B.V. is proud to collaborate with the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) in presenting Biology for a Better Tomorrow, a compelling series of short films, interviews, and case studies that showcase how biosciences intersect with crucial global issues. This initiative highlights the vital role that biology—and sustainable agriculture—plays in addressing today’s environmental and…
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USDA Awards Grant to Combat Invasive Spotted Wing Drosophila with Innovative Biopesticide
In an exciting development for sustainable agriculture, Michigan State University (MSU) researcher Julianna Wilson, an assistant professor in the Department of Entomology, recently received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). This grant funds an ambitious project aimed at controlling one of North America’s most invasive…
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World Bank Group’s Strategic Shift: Doubling Agribusiness Investments to $9 Billion Annually by 2030
In a decisive move to strengthen global agribusiness, the World Bank Group has announced a strategic pivot aimed at creating a comprehensive ecosystem for the industry. This initiative is driven by four key trends reshaping the agribusiness landscape: climate change, innovations in finance, digitalization, and solutions to fragmentation. In response to the increasing demand for…
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Nagoya University Startup Launches Lecture Series On Bioagricultural Innovations
In an exciting step forward for academic-industrial collaboration, Nagoya University is launching “Future Crop Lab,” a series of lectures focused on advancing bioagriculture through cutting-edge research and innovation. Hosted by Gra&Green, an agricultural biotech venture, in collaboration with the Graduate School of Bioagricultural Science, these lectures will explore breakthrough advancements in selective breeding, genetic engineering,…
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AgroSpheres and BASF Announce Major Strategic Partnership
In an exciting move towards a more sustainable future in agriculture, AgroSpheres, a biotechnology pioneer in crop health, has announced a strategic partnership with BASF, a global leader in agricultural solutions. This collaboration aims to bring to market a category-defining novel bioinsecticide, setting a new standard in sustainable crop protection. Paving the Way for Sustainable…
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BASF and Elicit Plant Partner to Promote New Bio-Solutions in the Sunflower and Cereal Markets in France
•EliSun-a® optimizes water use in sunflowers by limiting evapotranspiration and stimulating root growth, helping the plants better withstand drought conditions. •Results: EliSun-a® has shown an average yield increase of +3.2 quintals per hectare for sunflowers, while EliGrain-a® has demonstrated an average yield gain of +3.8 quintals per hectare when integrated with conventional fungicide programs. Sunflowers…
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The strength and the absence of residues in the fruit are the two great added values of Pirecris for the control of monalonion in avocados
Dayana Barrantes, Technical Development Specialist in Seipasa LATAM, explains the strengths of the new biocontrol registration that Seipasa has just obtained in Colombia. 1. What risks does monalonion pose to avocado growers and what damage can it cause to the crop? In general, monalonion is a major pest that directly affects the crop and causes…
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Andermatt Group AG Acquires 80% Shareholding in Agricheck Srl, Expanding Presence in Argentina
The strategic acquisition strengthens Andermatt Group’s global presence in sustainable agriculture and enhances access to the South American market. Andermatt Group AG, a global leader in sustainable agricultural solutions, is proud to announce the acquisition of an 80% majority shareholding in Agricheck Srl, a renowned biocontrol and agricultural technology provider based in Argentina. This…
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Certis Belchim and Certis Biologicals win Gold in the Bernard Blum Award 2024 with its novel seed treatment Bio-fungicide, Toltek®
At the Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM) 2024 in Basel, Certis Belchim and Certis Biologicals were awarded the prestigious Gold Bernard Blum Award for their innovative seed treatment bio-fungicide, Toltek®. Recognized as the most innovative biocontrol product of the year, Toltek® has been developed to protect cereal crops from the destructive Take-All disease in a…
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ORDER OF AGRICULTURAL MERIT CEREMONY FOR MS. GULDAL BAKIRCI as KNIGHT ( Chevalier )
Ms. Guldal Bakirci, General Manager of Lances Link Turkey, has been awarded the prestigious Knight insignia of the Order of Agricultural Merit by the French Republic’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forest. The honor, presented by French Consul General Ms. Nadia Fanton during a reception at the historic French Palace (Palais de France)…