Category: News
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…