Search results for: “biological control”

  • Simbiose launches the biofungicide EficazControl at ANDAV 2025.

    August 13, 2025 — Brazilian biologicals leader Simbiose launched its new biofungicide EficazControl at ANDAV 2025, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable crop protection. EficazControl targets a broad spectrum of fungal diseases by leveraging beneficial microorganisms with proven biological activity and an advanced formulation designed to suppress pathogens while supporting plant vigor in field conditions.…

  • Expanding Biological Technology Reach: New Strategies from Syngenta, Bayer, BASF, Corteva, and UPL

    Expanding Biological Technology Reach: New Strategies from Syngenta, Bayer, BASF, Corteva, and UPL Global agrochemical leaders are accelerating their biologicals business growth through four coordinated approaches that blend science, partnerships, and market access. The result is a faster pipeline for nature‑inspired products and broader farmer reach worldwide. 1) R&D Collaborations: AI, Peptides, Encapsulation Syngenta partnered…

  • The EU’s Push for a Unified Biocontrol Definition: Why It Matters More Than Ever

    The European Union is on the brink of a game-changing move for the agri-input industry: introducing an official legal definition for biocontrol products. While this might seem like a bureaucratic detail, its implications are enormous — for startups, multinational corporations, and farmers across Europe and beyond. As of now, biologicals — like microbial pesticides, semiochemicals,…

  • Microbials at the Forefront: How Biologicals Are Reshaping the Future of Farming

    In the face of escalating agricultural pressures—from climate volatility and pesticide resistance to soil degradation and consumer demand for cleaner food—biologicals, and particularly microbial-based solutions, are rapidly emerging as the champions of a more sustainable future. These living organisms, when harnessed correctly, offer more than just an eco-friendly alternative to conventional inputs—they hold the power…

  • A Leadership White Paper: Building the Future of Biocontrol

    At the 6th BioAgTech World Congress (BAW) in New Delhi, some of the biggest names in BioAg sat down for a rare, honest conversation. Behind closed doors, leaders from Syngenta, Corteva, UPL’s Natural Plant Protection (NPP), VEGANIC® and Bayer, trailblazing biological champs shared their stories, challenges and hopes for the future of biological crop protection.…

  • Symbiomics completes Series A funding round led by Corteva to advance next-generation biologicals

    Symbiomics, a leading-edge biotechnology company focused on high-performance biological solutions for agriculture, has announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round, led by Corteva Agriscience through its strategic investment platform, Corteva Catalyst. This marks Corteva’s first investment in Brazil via Catalyst and represents a major milestone in Symbiomics’ growth journey. The funding will…

  • EU Invests €4.9 Million in Bio-Based Pest Control to Revolutionize Food Crop Protection

    In a major step toward sustainable agriculture, the European Union, through its Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), has awarded €4.9 million in funding to the CROPSAFE project—an ambitious initiative led by Norwegian biotech company Borregaard. Why CROPSAFE Matters Every year, nearly 40% of global food crops are lost to pests and diseases, undermining…

  • Micropep and Corteva partner to accelerate growth of peptide-based biocontrol solutions

    Micropep Technologies, a global pioneer in micropeptide-based crop protection, and Corteva, Inc., a leading global agriculture company, have announced a strategic, multi-year research and development collaboration designed to advance the future of sustainable farming. This partnership, unveiled on June 18, 2025, marks a significant milestone for both companies, as they join forces to co-develop innovative…

  • ProGro BIO to Pursue EPA Approval for Organic Biocontrol Product Targeting Plant Fungal Pathogens, Nematodes and Foliar Insects

    ProGro BIO, a trailblazer in microbial-based agricultural solutions, has announced a major strategic move to expand its biocontrol product line by seeking U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval for a new generation of organic, all-natural biocontrol formulations. This initiative marks a significant step toward reshaping the future of crop protection by introducing safer, more sustainable…

  • CDFA’S OPCA NOW ACCEPTING 2025–2026 PROPOSALS FOR BIOLOGICALLY INTEGRATED FARMING SYSTEMS (BIFS) GRANTS

    The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA) has officially opened the call for 2025–2026 concept proposals under its Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) Grant Program. Aimed at accelerating the transition to sustainable pest management (SPM) strategies across California farms, the program supports innovative, on-farm demonstrations that reduce pesticide…