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CABI’s 25-year partnership with Switzerland in Africa highlighted during ambassador’s visit to CABI Africa, Nairobi
CABI’s 25-year partnership with Switzerland in Africa has been highlighted during a visit of His Excellency Mirko Giulietti, Ambassador of Switzerland to Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, and Uganda, to CABI’s Regional Centre for Africa in Nairobi. The visit emphasized the strong and ongoing partnership between CABI and Switzerland, both of whom are dedicated to promoting sustainable…
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Beyong BioAg Regulatory headlines
While Brussels and Washington D.C. are busy with the new government appointees and drafting new policies, it is a good use of my time to turn my ears to growers. It’s always a good time to listen to our customers but in our regulatory world, we sometimes get so busy that attention deviates from the…
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Ambassadorial visit serves to help strengthen greater sustainable agriculture in Burundi
CABI, in collaboration with the Koppert Foundation, recently hosted a significant visit from the Ambassador of Burundi in The Hague, H.E. Madame Isabelle Ndahayo. The visit aimed to strengthen sustainable agricultural practices, improve smallholder farmer livelihoods, and enhance food security in Burundi. Dr. Janny Vos, CABI’s Partnerships Development Director, played a key role in organizing…
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Introducing the Enhanced Koppert One Side Effects App: A New Era in Integrated Pest Management
We are thrilled to announce a significant rebranding and upgrade of our Side Effects app, designed specifically for growers aiming to optimize their integrated pest management (IPM) programs. With a user base exceeding 40,000 across the globe, the app continues to provide invaluable insights into the side effects of chemical agents on biological control products…
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Bee Vectoring Technologies Announces Go-To-Market Partnership Developments in North Africa and Middle East Regions
Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. (BVT) is advancing into North African and Middle Eastern markets through key partnerships with local agribusinesses in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Morocco, and Israel. These partnerships aim to commercialize BVT’s bee vectoring system and its biological control agent, Clonostachys rosea strain CR-7. Ashish Malik, CEO of BVT, highlighted that these collaborations are…
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Microbiome Homeostasis On Rice Leaves Is Regulated By A Precursor Molecule Of Lignin Biosynthesis
Plants and their associated microbes (collectively known as the microbiota) form functional entities that rely on each other. The microbiota contributes to disease resistance, stress tolerance, and nutrient acquisition in plants. Successful recruitment and maintenance of specific microbial members determine plant-microbiota interactions. Understanding microbiome assembly principles is crucial for sustainable crop production. The plant microbiota…
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Women In Agriculture
Cultivating Success: Spotlight on Dr.Bénédicte Flambard in Agriculture Dr. Bénédicte Flambard joined FMC in 2019 and has successfully directed FMC’s Plant Health business into new high-growth areas across an extensive platform of biologicals, seed treatment, and micronutrient product solutions. During her tenure, FMC Plant Health has launched several new biological products and strengthened its discovery…
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Bee Vectoring Technologies Reports Significant Progress in CR-7 Seed Treatment Development for Agriculture Marketplace
Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. announced significant research and development advancements for its proprietary biological control agent, Clonostachys rosea strain CR-7 (CR-7), used as a seed treatment solution for soybeans. This breakthrough underscores the product’s compatibility and safety on seeds, propelling it toward commercialisation in the agriculture sector. The seed treatment market is a significant…
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Biobest Group acquires full ownership in Biobest Antalya
Biobest Group N.V. has successfully acquired the remaining 40% share in Biobest Antalya from Antilsan. This transaction marks the culmination of a longstanding partnership that began as a joint venture in 1998 and evolved into a fully-fledged production and distribution company in 2014. Biobest Antalya, renowned for bumblebee pollination and biological control in Turkey, is…
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Invasive Species Corp., led by Marrone, secures $2.5 million in pre-seed funding from Silverstrand Capital in Singapore
Invasive Species Corp., a biological controls firm based in Davis, has successfully concluded a $2.5 million pre-seed funding round provided by Silverstrand Capital, a Singapore-based investor. Pam Marrone, the executive chairperson and co-founder of Invasive Species Corp., revealed that the investment will be allocated to the commercialization of some existing products and the development of…