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  • Orocide® Plus and Tulga Spinex Launched by Rovensa Next in Europe

    Orocide® Plus and Tulga Spinex are the latest powerful additions to the Rovensa Next portfolio in Europe. These two new biosolutions provide growers in France and Spain with crucial tools for combating potato late blight and managing insect pests sustainably, reinforcing the company’s “Biosolutionize Agriculture” mission. Rovensa Next strengthens its comprehensive biosolutions portfolio in Europe…

  • Rovensa Next Launches Orocide® Plus and Tulga Spinex in Europe

    Rovensa Next continues to expand its leadership in sustainable agriculture with the European launch of Orocide® Plus and Tulga Spinex. These new biosolutions offer authorized control for late blight in potatoes and broad-spectrum pest management in organic crops, reinforcing the company’s commitment to low-impact farming. Rovensa Next strengthens its comprehensive biosolutions portfolio in Europe with…

  • Harmonizing BioAg Regulations: Accelerating Global Market Access

    The Urgency of Regulatory Convergence The BioAg sector stands at a pivotal point. Farmers across the world are under increasing pressure to transition away from synthetic inputs toward sustainable, climate-resilient solutions. Biologicals—biopesticides, biostimulants, biofertilizers—are central to this transition. Yet, their market access is hindered by fragmented, often outdated regulatory systems. The BioAg industry has made…

  • Ascribe Bio Series A financing Closes at $12M, Co-Led by Corteva & Acre

    ITHACA, N.Y. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Ascribe Bio (“Ascribe”), an innovator in natural crop protection, today announced the closing of a successful $12 million Ascribe Bio Series A financing round. The round was co-led by Corteva, through its Corteva Catalyst platform, and Acre Venture Partners. In addition, the financing included participation from new and existing…

  • Rovensa Next Brazil: Victor Sonzogno Appointed as New Head to Lead Growth

    Rovensa Next, a global leader in biosolutions, has appointed Victor Sonzogno as its new Head of Brazil. This move highlights its growth ambitions and leadership in the region. Sonzogno brings over 22 years of experience in the biologicals sector and strategic consulting. He has led major agribusiness operations across Latin America, including over a decade…

  • BioAg Regulatory Update: “La Rentrée” Reflections from Summer

    It is back-to-work season, after the summer break; “la Rentrée” – the French word to describe the return to the office after (a typically long) summer break. Summertime is great for some good reading and reflection. This summer, I read a couple of interesting articles that paved the way for some thoughts that can be…

  • Regulatory Update: India’s Biostimulant Regulation

    India has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for biological inputs, with biostimulants playing a central role in enhancing soil health, nutrient efficiency and crop resilience. Recognizing both the promise and the risks, the Government of India has brought biostimulants under formal regulation through amendments to the Fertilizer (Control) Order (FCO, 1985). A…

  • Women in Agriculture: 24th Edition Featuring Mariangela Hungria, Embrapa

    Dr. Mariangela Hungria is a Brazilian agronomist and microbiologist with Embrapa Soybean, renowned for her pioneering research in biological nitrogen fixation. For more than forty years, she has worked to reduce agriculture’s dependence on chemical fertilizers by promoting the use of beneficial microorganisms, delivering both economic and environmental benefits. Her research on rhizobia and plant…

  • India Cuts GST on 12 Bio-Pesticides to 5%: A Boost for Sustainable Agriculture

    India Cuts GST on 12 Bio-Pesticides to 5%: A Boost for Sustainable Agriculture Introduction In a landmark decision, the Government of India has reduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on twelve key bio-pesticides from the existing rate (typically 18%) down to 5%. This move is expected to significantly lower the cost of bio-pesticides for…

  • How LATAM Countries Are Adapting and Adopting New Technologies in Agriculture

    What’s Being Adopted (and Why It’s Sticking) Drones & aerial services: Spraying, scouting, and mapping delivered by local contractors lower skill and ownership barriers while improving timing and coverage. Precision & digital agriculture: Guidance, rate control, telemetry, and app-based decision support cut input use and stabilize yields. Biologicals mainstreaming: Biostimulants and biopesticides are paired with…