Category: News
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Syngenta Brazil unveils new fungicide SEEKER®
Syngenta Brazil launches SEEKER® fungicide for soybean and wheat Date: 09 September 2025 Overview: Syngenta has introduced SEEKER® in Brazil, a new systemic fungicide based on the active ingredient fenpropidin (piperidine class), formulated as an Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) at 750 g/L. The product is registered under Authorization No. 31525 in Brazil and is positioned for…
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Pyka Announces Heinen Brothers Agra Services as First U.S. Distributor for Autonomous Crop Protection Aircraft
Pyka, a leader in the development of large-scale autonomous electric aircraft, has taken a major step toward reshaping the future of agricultural aviation. On September 4, 2025, the company announced a U.S. distribution agreement with Heinen Brothers Agra Services and its subsidiary Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems. This partnership officially designates them as the first distributor…
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Redox Bio-Nutrients’ Mainstay® Calcium 2.0 Certified Under Certified Biostimulant Program
Redox Bio-Nutrients has officially announced that its flagship biostimulant product Mainstay® Calcium 2.0, has been certified under the Certified Biostimulant Program. This certification marks a major milestone for the company, reinforcing its reputation for science-driven innovation and sustainable agricultural solutions. The announcement was made in early September 2025 from Burley, Idaho, and reflects a growing…
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NRGene Achieves Full Clubroot Resistance in Canola, Moving Toward Commercialization in Canada
Introduction NRGene Green, a subsidiary of NRGene Canada and a global leader in AI-driven genomics, has announced a groundbreaking development—canola lines showing complete resistance to clubroot disease, based on results from field trials conducted in Saskatchewan in 2025. Breakthrough Field Trial Results 0% disease incidence was observed in advanced resistant lines (Donor A & Donor…
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EPA Releases Updated Aquatic Life Benchmarks
EPA Updates Aquatic Life Benchmarks for Registered Conventional and Antimicrobial Pesticides Summary: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an updated set of Aquatic Life Benchmarks for pesticides. The current table now covers 782 chemicals (parent compounds and degradates). These benchmarks estimate concentrations below which pesticides are not expected to pose a risk of concern…
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Bioline Agrosciences Announces New Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer
Bioline Agrosciences, a global leader in sustainable biological crop protection, has announced the appointment of Benoit Genot as its new Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer (CMIO). With a career defined by global leadership in the biologicals sector, Benoit brings extensive expertise in advancing sustainable agriculture and turning scientific innovation into practical market solutions. In this…
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Loveland Products Launches Extract® XC to Boost Residue and Nutrient Management Efficiency in the U.S.
Loveland Products Inc., a global leader in crop nutrition and input solutions, has announced the launch of its next-generation nutrient efficiency product, Extract® XC, across the United States. Designed as an advanced solution for residue breakdown and nutrient release, Extract® XC builds on the company’s long-standing legacy of helping growers maximize returns on their crop…
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Godrej Agrovet Appoints Sunil Kataria as CEO & MD, Effective Sept 1
Sunil Kataria Appointed as CEO & Managing Director of Godrej Agrovet Effective Date: September 1, 2025 Mumbai, India: Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), a leading diversified agri-business company, has officially announced the appointment of Sunil Kataria as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD), effective September 1, 2025. The appointment is for a…
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UPL’s UK Subsidiary Expands into Thai Market with 49% Stake in Grow Chemical
UPL’s UK Subsidiary Expands into Thai Market with 49% Stake in Grow Chemical UPL Limited’s step-down subsidiary UPL Global Limited (United Kingdom) has entered into a Share Subscription Agreement to acquire a 49% stake in Grow Chemical Co., Ltd. (Thailand) by subscribing to fresh equity. The move establishes a strategic partnership with Grow’s parent Baka…
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Biobest’s upgraded Side Effects app safeguards beneficials & strengthens IPM programmes
Biobest has announced a major upgrade to its Side Effects app, reaffirming its commitment to support growers, crop advisors, and IPM specialists with advanced digital tools for sustainable crop protection. Originally developed as a decision-support platform, the app provides instant access to Biobest’s comprehensive and continually updated database of chemical pesticide side effects on beneficial…