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  • Miraterra acquires Trace Genomics technology and products to unlock measurement and insights across soil, plants, and food

    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 Enters Third Season in Australia as the Leading Pollination Provider

    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…

  • Study shows how a common fertilizer ingredient benefits plants

    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, IRRI Partnership Establishes a Genomic Powerhouse to Future-Proof Agriculture

    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…

  • New Azotic CEO positioned to accelerate company’s global commercial success

    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 Launches Terrana Biosciences To Transform Agriculture With RNA-Based Crop Technology

    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 sign major distribution agreement for innovative biofungicide solution

    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…

  • CCI Approves Coromandel’s Acquisition of 53% Stake in NACL Industries

    The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposed acquisition of a majority stake in NACL Industries Limited by Coromandel International Limited, a move that could reshape the dynamics of India’s agrochemical sector. As per the filing, Coromandel International — a leading agri-solutions provider under the Murugappa Group — will acquire up to 53% equity…

  • ISO Provisional Approval: Fendioxypyracil and Toxapyzone Officially Added to Draft ISO 1750

    Date of Announcement: 26 June 2025 Authority: ISO/TC 81 – Common names for pesticides and other agrochemicals The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has provisionally approved two new pesticide common names under its globally recognized ISO 1750 standard, which regulates the nomenclature of pesticides and agrochemicals. The names were approved by the ISO Technical Committee…

  • Crop+® Organic Earns OMRI Certification

    Verdesian Life Sciences, a leader in nutrient use efficiency technologies, announced today that Crop+® Organic has received OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) certification. This designation affirms the product’s compliance with the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) standards and highlights Verdesian’s continued commitment to delivering trusted, high-performing tools for organic growers. “Organic growers need tools they…