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TOULOUSE, France & DURHAM, N.C., July 10, 2025 – In a major leadership transition, Micropep Technologies, a pioneering company in sustainable crop protection through micropeptide-based solutions, has appointed Georg Goeres as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2025. The announcement marks a pivotal step in Micropep’s evolution from research-driven startup to a commercial…

Momentum Ag, a division of Patriot Growth Insurance Services, has expanded its insurance portfolio to include property and casualty coverage—in addition to its existing federal crop and livestock policies—specifically tailored for farmers and ranchers across the U.S. Why This Matters for Farmers & Ranchers Combines multiple insurance types—crop, livestock, property, casualty—under one roof. Allows producers…

As Canadian growers navigate increasingly unpredictable weather, rising input costs, and the pressure to optimize every acre, Loveland Products—backed by Nutrien Ag Solutions—is stepping forward with targeted innovation. In a major product rollout ahead of the 2025 growing season, the company has unveiled three new agronomic tools designed specifically for the diverse and demanding conditions…

Miraterra Acquires Trace Genomics to Power the Future of Soil-to-Table Intelligence In a major step toward transforming agricultural diagnostics, Miraterra Technologies, a soil insights company based in Vancouver, Canada, has officially acquired the technology, intellectual property, and product portfolio of Trace Genomics, a pioneering soil biology startup. The deal also includes Trace’s state-of-the-art soil analysis…

BeeHero’s new pre-pollination reports are providing an unprecedented level of hive visibility, strengthening relationships with growers and beekeepers. BeeHero, the global leader in precision pollination, announced the launch of its services for Australian growers for the third consecutive season. This year, the rollout is supported by the introduction of its pre-pollination reports. As the largest…

MIT Unveils How Lanthanides in Fertilizer Strengthen Crops Against UV Stress Breakthrough study shows rare-earth seed coating enhances chlorophyll and improves resilience in key crops MIT researchers have uncovered a novel benefit of a common fertilizer additive—lanthanides—that could significantly improve crop resilience against ultraviolet (UV) radiation and environmental stress. In a study published in the…

KOICA, UPLB, and IRRI came together to showcase how global partnerships and emerging omics technologies are transforming agri-food systems across Asia and beyond at the 4th KOICA-UPLB-IRRI International Conference. The event convened scientists, scholars, and development partners to explore how genomics and bioinformatics address pressing challenges in food security, environmental sustainability, and rural livelihoods. “KOICA…

Azotic Technologies is entering a bold new chapter with the appointment of a visionary leader set to drive the next wave of global expansion. With its game-changing biological nitrogen fixation platform gaining rapid traction across continents, the company is now poised to scale its impact on sustainable agriculture under the leadership of a new CEO.…

Flagship Pioneering has announced the launch of Terrana Biosciences, a pioneering company leveraging advanced RNA technology to develop adaptive, targeted solutions for agriculture. With an initial investment of US$50 million, Terrana debuts after four years of platform development, focused on boosting crop resilience, safeguarding yields, and addressing pressing global food challenges. Terrana’s proprietary RNA platform…

Koppert and Amoéba, an industrial greentech specialized in natural microbiological solutions based on the patented use of amoebae, are pleased to announce the signing of a significant commercial agreement on Tuesday, June 3. This agreement focuses on the innovative biofungicide solution created by Amoéba and follows the recent approval of Amoéba’s biocontrol active substance by…