Search results for: “biological control”

  • BioAg CEOs: Navigating Leadership Insights

    In the relentless pursuit of feeding our ever-growing global population, inching closer to 8 billion, the challenge is monumental. BioAg, firmly rooted in ecological balance and diversity, emerges as a pivotal solution. The agriculture sector is awakening to the urgency of transitioning to BioAg, leading to a surge in mergers and acquisitions. However, The 4th…

  • Giuseppe to the Point

    The agricultural industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a growing emphasis on sustainable practices and environmental responsibility. One of the key drivers of this change is the adoption of biological inputs, such as biopesticides and biostimulants. Biofertilizers are still somehow behind, but I’m sure not far from now biofertilizers will be on the…

  • Biobest finalizes a deal with Aqua Capital and GIC, successfully completing the acquisition of Biotrop in Brazil

    Biobest Group N.V. (“Biobest”), in collaboration with Aqua Capital, GIC, and the management of Biotrop, has successfully concluded the acquisition of Biotrop Participações S.A. (“Biotrop”), a prominent player in Brazil’s rapidly growing market for biologicals. This strategic move positions Biotrop as an integral part of Biobest Group, aligning with the overarching goal of entering the…

  • Deep dive into the challenges and opportunities of Chinese Biostimulants industry and the role of CBPC: An Interview with Liu Jian

    Liu Jian, Ph.D, Chief Director CBPC Liu Jian is an engineering graduate with biotechnology major from East China University of Science and Technology with more than 20 years of business management experience. Currently, he is the director of the CBPC, the Executive Director of Sichuan Microbiology Society, the Director of China Medium and trace elements…

  • Vestaron Corporation Earns European Bee Award for Technological Solutions Addressing the Impact of Farming Operations on Pollinators

    The recognition of its ten-year milestone, the European Bee Award gathered various projects and initiatives dedicated to safeguarding pollinators and bees. Inaugurated in 2014 by the European Landowners’ Organization (ELO) and the European Agricultural Industry Association (CEMA), the award aims to commend inventive, effective, and scalable projects that protect bees and pollinators. This initiative underscores…

  • Certis Belchim partners with Novozymes on new Biorational fungicide

    An agreement has been reached between Certis Belchim and Danish company, Novozymes, for the development and distribution of a promising new biorational fungicide product throughout the European crop protection market. The product will control or suppress a broad range of soil-borne and foliar diseases across a wide variety of fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops. Based…

  • AMVAC® and NewLeaf Symbiotics® Extend North American Partnership to Key Global Markets

    American Vanguard® Corporation (NYSE: AVD), through its wholly owned subsidiary AMVAC Chemical Corporation, is pleased to announce the extension of our North American partnership with NewLeaf Symbiotics® of St. Louis. Building on the agreement announced in late 2022, AMVAC and NewLeaf will collaborate to bring innovative biologicals solutions to multiple markets in key locations internationally. The expanded relationship…

  • Growing For The Future by Certis Belchim, a value proposal for the entire value chain

    Certis Belchim has been working in strategic alliance with the main producers or farmers’ associations in both areas with the aim of harvesting production to meet the requirements of European supermarkets regarding the reduction of synthetic active substances and residue levels below the established Maximum Residue Level (MRL). Since then the development and contribution of Certis…

  • Women In Agriculture

    Cultivating Success: Spotlight on Juli Jessen in Agriculture Juli grew up in Yuma, Arizona and attended high school there. She studied chemical engineering at Stanford University and then joined U.S. EPA. She joined Gowan in production and moved to regulatory affairs before returning to Stanford for an MBA. Various commercial positions followed. Since 2004, Juli…

  • DCM, SIGNS, Koppert and Biobest bag Bernard Blum Awards at ABIM 2023

    The International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) recently announced the winners of their annual Bernard Blum Award on October 23. In all 4 products were recognised as Innovative Biocontrol Product and Best Product Assisting Uptake of Biocontrol. The winners of the award were: Innovative Biocontrol Product Gold: PEA-02 by DCM PEA-02 is an innovative and sustainable…