Search results for: “biological control”

  • Company Feature: Andermatt Group

    The Swiss-based Andermatt Group is a global group of companies, specializing in biological crop production, home and garden and bee health. The Group consists of 11 specialty manufacturing companies and 26 distribution companies, across four continents. With an extensive international network of like-minded partners, Andermatt proudly supports growers in over 60 countries with the delivery…

  • Regulatory Landscape of Biostimulants in India

    Biostimulants: Indian Regulatory Landscape Biostimulants are emerging as a crucial category of agricultural inputs that enhance plant growth, resilience, and productivity through biological and biochemical mechanisms. The Indian government, recognizing their importance, introduced a regulatory framework for biostimulants under the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) 1985 (Amendment 2021) which mandates a structured registration process, field validation,…

  • Giuseppe’s To The Point: Indian Agriculture

    India, with its vast and diverse agricultural landscape, stands as one of the world’s largest producers of crops like rice, wheat and spices. However, the sector faces significant challenges, from fragmented landholdings and water scarcity to fluctuating weather patterns and post-harvest losses. As global agricultural practices evolve, India is amalgamating tradition and innovation. Integrating biological…

  • Women in Agriculture : Sandeepa Kanitkar, MD, Kan BioSys

    Women in Agriculture 22nd Edition Sandeepa Kanitkar is the Founder, Chairperson, and Managing Director of Kan Biosys, a pioneering company in microbial solutions for sustainable agriculture. With over 30 years in industrial microbiology, she has revolutionized biofertilization, earning a United Nations WIPO Gold Medal for her patented liquid biofertilizer technologies. Passionate about soil health, she…

  • Biotalys Achieves Strong Results in Field Trials with Second Biofungicide

    Biotalys Reports Strong Field Trial Results for BioFun-6 Biotalys (Euronext Brussels: BTLS), an Agricultural Technology (AgTech) company developing protein-based biocontrol solutions for sustainable crop protection, today announced strong performance from initial field trials with one of its lead candidates for BioFun-6, the company’s second biocontrol program against Botrytis and powdery mildew in fruits and vegetables.…

  • Eurazeo buys majority stake in Bioline AgroSciences

    Biological crop protection company Bioline AgroSciences has been acquired by European investment group Eurazeo, marking a significant milestone in the biologicals industry. This strategic move is expected to strengthen Bioline AgroSciences’ capabilities in sustainable agricultural solutions and expand its global footprint. According to Bioline AgroSciences, Eurazeo has become the principal shareholder through its Eurazeo Planetary…

  • Ascribe Bio’s Phytalix® Achieves Breakthrough in Fight Against Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) in Rice

    Ascribe, an innovator in natural crop protection, today announced results from 2024 field trials in India with Phytalix®, its flagship, non-toxic solution for disease control. The trials confirm that Phytalix provides unparalleled defense against Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) in rice, effectively protecting one of the world’s most important food sources and increasing yields by up…

  • Exclusive EPA-approved “MAX Family BioDefense” Planter Box Products Announced by Meristem Crop Performance

    A first-ever, full suite of products combining biological and synthetic pest controls delivered seamlessly through the patented BIO-CAPSULE™ Technology advanced planter box seed fluency system was officially announced today by Meristem Crop Performance. “In every revolution, someone has to fire the first shot,” said Mitch Eviston in announcing the full MAX Family BioDefense product line…

  • Acadian Plant Health™ and Koppert expand partnership to drive sustainable agriculture

    Acadian Plant Health and Koppert, two pioneers in sustainable agriculture, are strengthening their collaboration to enhance the global accessibility of biocontrol and biostimulant technologies. This partnership aims to provide farmers with more effective, natural solutions for crop protection and growth enhancement. The partnership leverages Koppert’s biological pest and disease control expertise and Acadian’s innovative biostimulant…

  • Mattijs Bodegom from Koppert appointed as Chairman of Artemis and Council Member of IBMA

    Koppert’s Leadership Announcement Koppert is proud to announce that Mattijs Bodegom, Global Marcom Manager at Koppert, has been elected as Chairman of Artemis and Council Member of the European association IBMA. These roles provide a unique opportunity to strengthen our mission both nationally and across Europe: making agriculture and horticulture more sustainable. Extensive Expertise in…