Category: News
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ROVENSA NEXT HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF BIOSOLUTIONS IN BUILDING LONG-TERM GROWER RESILIENCE AS THE EU MOVES TO EASE FERTILIZER COSTS
Rovensa Next Highlights the Role of Biosolutions in Building Long-Term Grower Resilience as the EU Moves to Ease Fertilizer Costs New EU Legislation Rewards Farmers for Reducing Fertilizer Use and Optimizing Nutrient Efficiency Madrid, July 21, 2026 Following the Council of the European Union’s July 13 decision to adopt targeted measures supporting farmers facing high…
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REGULATORY ALERT: NEW OECD TEST GUIDELINES (2026)
Regulatory Alert: New OECD Test Guidelines (2026) Significant Toxicological Advancements Supporting the Phase-Out of Animal Testing The OECD released its latest test guideline updates on July 2, 2026, bringing significant advancements to toxicological assessments while supporting the global phase-out of animal testing. These updates introduce major revisions for skin sensitisation, including updates to OECD TG…
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Lallemand acquires enzyme specialist Solyve
Lallemand Acquires Enzyme Specialist Solyve Expanding Microbial Solutions and Enzyme Innovation for the Food and Beverage Industry On July 3, 2025, in Zug, Switzerland, Lallemand announced through its Lallemand Bio-Ingredients business unit the acquisition of Solyve, a subsidiary of the InVivo group. This strategic move reinforces Lallemand Bio-Ingredients’ commitment to advancing microbial solutions for the…
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A strong protection against soil-borne diseases in lettuce with Trianum
A Strong Protection Against Soil-Borne Diseases in Lettuce with Trianum How Growers Are Reducing Chemical Inputs and Securing Yields with Koppert’s Bio-Fungicide In intensive lettuce production, root diseases such as Fusarium wilt, lettuce drop (Sclerotinia spp.), Pythium root rot, and bottom rot can severely impact crop quality and productivity. Because short crop cycles and high…
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Biology Speaks: Veganic Decodes Its Language with Plant Primers
Veganic and the Future of Agriculture: Listening to Biology with Plant Primers Pioneering NeoPrime® Technology to Physiologically Train Crops Before Challenges Arise At Veganic, a new approach to agriculture is emerging—one that moves beyond reactive measures to proactive biological empowerment. By learning to interpret the complex communication networks that plants use to perceive their environment,…
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40 governors back Pollinator Week as focus turns to butterflies and moths
40 U.S. Governors Back Pollinator Week as Focus Turns to Butterflies and Moths Celebrating 19 Years of Global Conservation Action for Essential Ecosystem Pollinators The Pollinator Partnership recently marked its 19th annual Pollinator Week, receiving official proclamations from 40 U.S. governors. This year’s campaign, which has evolved from a U.S. awareness effort into an international…
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Cropin and Google Cloud launch OrbitAI for agriculture
Cropin and Google Cloud Launch OrbitAI to Transform Agricultural Intelligence New Agentic AI Platform Delivers Real-Time, Actionable Decisions Across the Food Value Chain On July 15, 2026, Cropin and Google Cloud announced the launch of OrbitAI, an agentic AI platform designed to provide food and agriculture businesses with faster, data-driven decision support. Built on Google…
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Maryland Department of Agriculture Invests $670,000 in Innovative Soil Health and Agroforestry Practices
Regional Conservation Funding Maryland Department of Agriculture Invests $670,000 in Innovative Soil Health and Agroforestry Practices State-Funded Grants Support 19 Climate-Resilient Projects Across Maryland’s Central and Coastal Regions The Maryland Department of Agriculture has officially awarded $670,000 through its Healthy Soils Competitive Fund to advance climate-smart agriculture and agroforestry across the state. The initiative, established…
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Women in Ag Tech Event Returns to Tech Hub LIVE, Spotlighting Leadership in Agricultural Innovation
Industry Leadership Event Women in Ag Tech Event Returns to Tech Hub LIVE, Spotlighting Leadership in Agricultural Innovation Empowering Professionals through Mentorship, AI Strategy, and Cross-Functional Leadership Returning to Tech Hub LIVE 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa, the Women in Ag Tech (WiAT) event is set to convene industry professionals from July 20 to 22.…
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Koppert strengthens Executive Board
Corporate Governance Update Koppert strengthens Executive Board New CCO, COO, and CPO Appointments Align Commercial, Operational, and Innovation Pillars to Accelerate Global Ag-Biosolutions Delivery To sharpen its agility in the face of increasingly complex international horticultural challenges, Koppert strengthens Executive Board with the appointment of three key leadership roles. Effective July 2026, Boaz Oosthoek—a nine-year…