Category: News
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Futureco Bioscience Seeks Strategic Partners in China
With over three decades of dedication to biotechnology and environmental sustainability in agriculture, Futureco Bioscience has quietly grown into a global player in the biological input sector—developing and manufacturing a robust portfolio of biostimulants, biocontrol products, and biofertilizers that now support growers in over 50 countries. Today, Futureco Bioscience turns to a new frontier: China’s…
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SugaROx secures £1 million to accelerate biostimulant field trials
SugaROx has secured £1million in additional funding following its latest seed round extension. £400,000 of the strategic investment has been secured from a global player in the fertiliser industry, The Mosaic Company, alongside continued backing from existing UK-based angel investors and sustainable growth-focused investment funds the UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (managed by Future…
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AgriS Agro Day 2025 Showcases Vietnam’s Push for High-tech Circular Agriculture
“AgriS Agro Day 2025 in Tay Ninh brought together policymakers, scientists, businesses, financiers, and farmers to accelerate Vietnam’s high-tech, circular agriculture.”> AgriS Agro Day 2025 Advances Vietnam’s High-tech Circular Agriculture Tay Ninh, Vietnam – August 14, 2025 — AgriS Agro Day 2025 marked a significant milestone in Vietnam’s agricultural transformation, gathering more than 500 delegates…
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IICA Boosts Regional Agricultural Cooperation
IICA Strengthens Agricultural Ties Between Argentina, Central America, and the Caribbean “IICA hosted ministers from Central America and the Caribbean in Buenos Aires to strengthen cooperation on sustainable agriculture, agri-tech innovation, and trade.”> IICA Strengthens Agricultural Ties Between Argentina, Central America, and the Caribbean Buenos Aires, Argentina – August 14, 2025 — The Inter-American Institute…
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Simbiose launches the biofungicide EficazControl at ANDAV 2025.
August 13, 2025 — Brazilian biologicals leader Simbiose launched its new biofungicide EficazControl at ANDAV 2025, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable crop protection. EficazControl targets a broad spectrum of fungal diseases by leveraging beneficial microorganisms with proven biological activity and an advanced formulation designed to suppress pathogens while supporting plant vigor in field conditions.…
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Dr. Glen Stevens Joins BioWorks to Advance Biological Pest Control Initiatives
BioWorks Welcomes Glen Stevens, Ph.D., as Research and Development Associate — BioWorks has appointed Glen Stevens, Ph.D., to its R&D team to accelerate innovation in sustainable agriculture, drawing on his 20+ years in biological control, soil health, and integrated pest and disease management. Based at BioWorks’ fully equipped laboratory and greenhouse within the University of…
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Ag Policy “Big Beautiful Bill” Impact Webinar Set for August 19 by American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC)
Indianapolis, August 6, 2025: The American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC) will host a free, live webinar on August 19 at 10 a.m. CDT examining agricultural policy changes associated with the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” Titled “What We Know – and What We Don’t Know … at the Moment,” the virtual session will feature Rusty…
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ICRISAT and Partners Discover New Gene for Sterility Mosaic Disease Resistance in Pigeonpea
In a significant breakthrough for pulse crop resilience, ICRISAT and key Indian agricultural research partners have identified a new gene, Ccsmd04, that offers robust resistance to the devastating Sterility Mosaic Disease (SMD) in pigeonpea—a disease capable of destroying up to 90% of yields. Discovered in the ICRISAT-cultivar ‘Asha’ (ICPL 87119), this gene produces a dormancy/auxin-associated…
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Switch Bioworks Expands Leadership Team and Moves into New Facility to Accelerate Development of its Microbial Fertilizer Products
In a significant stride toward advancing sustainable agriculture, Switch Bioworks has announced key leadership additions and a major facility expansion. The move marks a pivotal moment for the company’s mission to revolutionize fertilizer production through cutting-edge microbial biotechnology. Switch Bioworks is entering a transformative phase in its journey to reshape global agriculture. With a bold…
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BioWorks Strengthens R&D Team with Biological Control Expert
BioWorks is pleased to announce that Glen Stevens, Ph.D., has joined the company as a Research and Development Associate. With more than two decades of experience in biological control, soil health, and sustainable agricultural systems, Dr. Stevens joins BioWorks with a proven track record of driving innovation in agricultural research. He will work out of…