Category: News

  • Ceradis Strengthens its Global Leadership with Regional Appointments

    As the global agricultural industry pivots toward more sustainable, science-driven solutions, Ceradis B.V. is advancing its leadership architecture to match the scale and complexity of its mission. The company has announced the appointment of two senior regional leaders—strategically placed across high-growth markets—to support its long-term vision of delivering environmentally responsible crop protection and plant nutrition…

  • Pivot Bio Named Among World’s Ten Most Innovative Biotech Startups

    Pivot Bio, a leading sustainable agriculture company, today announced its recognition by LexisNexis Intellectual Property Solutions as one of the world’s ten most innovative biotech startups. The recognition is based on a comprehensive analysis of global biotechnology companies using the LexisNexis Patent Asset Index, which measures the strength and quality of patent portfolios by combining…

  • SatSure and KALRO Partner to Leverage Satellite Data for Agricultural Transformation in Kenya

    SatSure Analytics India Pvt. Ltd., one of the leading Earth Observation (EO) data refinery platforms, has partnered with the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) to revolutionize agricultural productivity and resilience in Kenya through the use of advanced satellite data and analytics. SatSure partners with Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization to transform the…

  • BioFirst Group Releases 2024 Sustainability Report, Strengthening Global ESG Commitment

    BioFirst Group has officially released its 2024 Sustainability Report, marking a pivotal step in its global ESG journey. As a recognized provider of sustainable crop solutions, the group outlines its expanding impact through climate-smart innovations, responsible practices, and collaborative partnerships. The report captures real progress made across environmental, social, and governance domains, reflecting BioFirst’s commitment…

  • Corteva Increases Quarterly Dividend for Fifth Consecutive Year

    Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a common stock dividend of $0.18 per share, representing a nearly 6% increase over the previous quarterly dividend. This marks the fifth consecutive year of dividend growth since the company’s spin-off in 2019. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2025 to shareholders of record…

  • ICRISAT Releases Its 2024 Innovations & Impact Report

    Release & Accountability Unveiled in July 2025 by Director General Dr Himanshu Pathak, the Innovations & Impact Report 2024 offers a comprehensive overview of ICRISAT’s scientific breakthroughs, project performance, and institutional evolution over the past year. Accompanying Financial Statements for 2024, compliant with IFRS, reinforce transparency in governance and resource stewardship. Mission & Regional Reach Located…

  • Potato Target Spot Resistance Strategy

    Potato Target Spot, also known as Early Blight, is caused by the fungal pathogen Alternaria solani. To reduce the risk of fungicide resistance and preserve long-term efficacy of critical crop protection tools, CropLife Australia has released its updated 2025 resistance management strategy. These guidelines are endorsed by leading industry players such as Syngenta, with a…

  • R.K. Goyal Appointed Head of Asia Commercial Operations at Verdesian Life Science

    Verdesian Life Sciences has appointed R.K. Goyal as the new Head of Commercial Operations for Asia, marking a strategic move to accelerate the company’s expansion across key agricultural markets in the region. This elevated role will see Goyal driving Verdesian’s regional growth strategy, commercial operations, and partnership development, with a focus on delivering sustainable nutrient…

  • Development of Suterra’s New Grape Mealybug Dispenser

    Suterra has introduced a new CheckMate® Grape Mealybug (GMB) dispenser, offering grape growers a highly effective, season-long solution for managing grape mealybugs and the viruses they spread. Announced on July 21, 2025, this innovation supports sustainable pest management strategies in vineyards, especially across regions like California and Washington. Grape mealybugs are known vectors for grapevine…

  • Vestaron Expands European Access for SPEAR® LEP with New Authorizations on Tomatoes in Greece and Olives in Italy

    Vestaron Crop Protection, a leader in peptide-based bioinsecticides, has secured a fourth Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) in Greece for SPEAR® LEP, approved for use against Tuta absoluta (tomato leafminer) in tomatoes through November 19. A new EUA in Italy authorizes SPEAR LEP for use on olives to control Prays oleae (olive moth), effective through October…