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  • BASF and MARDI introduce new Clearfield® rice varieties MR CL3 and MR CL4 to advance sustainable farming in Malaysia

    • Clearfield® Production System is a non-genetically modified (non-GM) crop technology developed by BASF that integrates specially bred herbicide-tolerant seeds with tailored TREK® herbicide and stewardship practices. • BASF solutions will support farmers to combat weedy rice challenges and support yields beyond seven tons per hectare. • New rice varieties align with Malaysia’s “Five Times…

  • Kemin Launches RevoCURB™, an OMRI-Listed® Botanical-Oil-Based Soil Treatment for Soil Health

    Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer committed to sustainably transforming the quality of life for 80 percent of the world’s population every day, has introduced RevoCURB™—a FIFRA 25(b)-exempt soil treatment designed as a safer and more sustainable alternative to conventional fumigants. This innovative product is aligned with the growing demand for environmentally conscious solutions in…

  • PepsiCo and Cargill Collaborate to Empower Farmers by Advancing Sustainable Agriculture

    July 15, 2025 – PURCHASE, N.Y. & MINNEAPOLIS: Global food and agriculture giants PepsiCo and Cargill have entered a strategic collaboration to promote regenerative agriculture across 240,000 acres of Iowa farmland by 2030. The focus of this partnership is their shared corn supply chain in Iowa, where Cargill sources ingredients from local farmers for some…

  • Proven® Seed to Launch Four New Canola Hybrids for 2026 Season

    Proven® Seed, the proprietary brand of Nutrien Ag Solutions, is stepping into the 2026 growing season with bold innovation—unveiling four new canola hybrids that are designed to perform under the diverse and demanding conditions of Western Canada. These introductions underscore Proven Seed’s commitment to local testing, farmer-first innovation, and agronomic solutions built from the ground…

  • Bioinput based on three new microorganisms hits the market

    Bioinput based on three new microorganisms hits the market Biosphera’s latest innovation, BioVelox, was unveiled during the Coopavel Rural Show in Cascavel-PR. This pioneering bioinput combines three new microbial genera in a single formulation designed to enhance soil-plant interaction. According to a market survey released by the consultancy 5P2R, Brazil experienced a 10.3% increase in…

  • Heifer International and ICA-AP Launch “Seeding Strength” Campaign to Empower Farmer Cooperatives

    New Delhi – Heifer International Asia, in partnership with the International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP), has launched a regional awareness initiative titled “Seeding Strength: Empowering Farmer Cooperatives”. The campaign aims to strengthen smallholder farmer cooperatives across India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Nepal, driving their capacity to address rural poverty and food insecurity through inclusive…

  • UPL Strengthens Asian Seed Market Position with Acquisition of Wuhan Advanta Seeds

    Mumbai, India – In a strategic move to bolster its seed business footprint across Asia, UPL Limited has announced the acquisition of 100% equity in Wuhan Advanta Seeds Co. Ltd. The deal, valued at USD 4,200, was executed via UPL’s step-down subsidiary, Advanta Seeds International Mauritius. According to a filing disclosed on July 9, 2025,…

  • Micropep Technologies Appoints Georg Goeres as CEO to Lead Commercial Expansion and Global Strategy

    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 Boosts Farm Risk Protection with New Insurance Options

    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…

  • Loveland Products Unveils New Crop Solutions for Canadian Farmers

    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…