Category: News

  • Accelerate Biocontrol to Ensure Farmers’ Livelihoods and Europe’s Competitive Edge

    The EU President’s political guidelines highlight the need to “make business easier and deepen our Single Market to help innovative companies grow” while Draghi states that “innovative companies that want to scale up in Europe are hindered at every stage by inconsistent and restrictive regulations.” Globally, biocontrol is the most rapidly growing segment of the…

  • Canada Approves GramaxNP: New Biostimulant Set to Boost Wheat Yields

    ` GramaxNP, a biological liquid seed coating for small grains, has received registration from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Developed by soil bionutritionist Biolevel, GramaxNP is a cutting-edge solution designed to enhance wheat production in Canada, where 10.8 million of the country’s 31.5 million seed hectares are dedicated to grain cultivation. The product offers…

  • UPL Launches Bionematicide Seed Treatment in Cotton

    UPL Corp., a leader in sustainable agricultural solutions, has announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration of its groundbreaking ATROFORCE bionematicide. This innovative seed treatment is designed to protect cotton yield potential by targeting a wide range of damaging nematodes. Revolutionizing Cotton Protection with Trichoderma atroviride ATROFORCE seed treatment harnesses the power of a…

  • Bayer And Ecospray Market Garlic-Sourced Biological

    Bayer and UK-based Ecospray have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement to market a biological liquid nematicide sourced from garlic. The innovative product, named Velsinum, is targeted at vegetable and potato crops and will be marketed across the European Union. Nematodes pose a significant threat to global agriculture, causing damages worth over 75 billion euros…

  • Sustainable biological control agent approved to fight papaya mealybug pest across Kenya

    An Environmentally Friendly Solution for Papaya Farmers in Kenya The Kenya Standing Technical Committee on Imports and Exports (KSTCIE) has approved the widespread release of the biological control agent Acerophagus papayae to combat the devastating papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) threatening smallholder farmers’ livelihoods and food security. The approval follows gradual releases in several counties, including…

  • Global Health Cases and Soil Science Cases now available on the CABI Digital Library

    CABI Cases: Enhancing Education with Real-Life Case Studies CABI Cases is a growing collection of practical, educational case studies that serve as valuable educational tools, supporting study, research, and practice. Both Global Health Cases and Soil Science Cases provide real, educational examples of research in practice, showcasing the impact of well-defined studies, intelligent observations, and…

  • Veganic Exceeds Expectations in Its First Year, Achieving €3.7 Million in Revenue and Projects to Triple Sales by 2025

    Veganic has made an extraordinary impact in the agricultural biosolutions sector within just a year of its inception. Established in March 2024, the company has rapidly emerged as a key player, surpassing growth expectations and setting new benchmarks in the industry. With an impressive revenue of €3.7 million in just nine months—far exceeding its initial…

  • DeHaat Acquires AgriCentral to Expand Farmer Network

    Patna-based agritech platform DeHaat has announced the acquisition of AgriCentral, an Olam Agri-owned farm advisory platform that serves over 10 million smallholder farmers. The acquisition, executed through an all-cash business transfer agreement (BTA), aims to strengthen DeHaat’s position as India’s largest full-stack agritech platform. This strategic move will significantly enhance DeHaat’s digital capabilities and expand…

  • Pivot Bio Expands Retail Network with Logan Agri-Service

    Pivot Bio, one of the world’s leading innovative agtech companies, is proud to announce a retail distribution partnership with Logan Agri-Service, Inc., an independently owned and operated supplier of agricultural crop inputs headquartered in Griggsville, IL. Through this partnership, PROVEN® 40, a microbial nitrogen solution powered by Pivot Bio’s patented gene-edited technology, will be available…

  • Peer-Reviewed Study Validates Pivot Bio’s Gene-Edited Microbes as a Third Source of Nitrogen Delivery

    University of Illinois Study Highlights the Potential of Pivot Bio’s Gene-Edited Microbes A landmark study from the University of Illinois, published in Agronomy Journal, showcases the transformative potential of Pivot Bio’s patented gene-edited microbes as an essential third source of nitrogen for corn production. Using proprietary gene-editing technology, Pivot Bio’s PROVEN® 40 transforms naturally occurring…