Tag: BioAg Regulatory
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BioAg World Academy: Transforming BioAg Education
EU REGULATORY 101: DEEP DIVE BIONUTRITION, BIOSTIMULANTS AND BIOCONTROL This module provides a deeper understanding of the regulatory framework concerning placing plant protection product of biological origin to the EU market. This includes insights into what set of data is required to fulfil dossiers for approving biological active substances (in particular micro-organisms) and authorising plant…
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BioAg World Academy: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Agriculture
Ümit Ersöz is a seasoned agribusiness professional with over 35 years of experience spanning R&D, regulatory affairs, product stewardship, advisory and business development in the Turkish and broader MENA agricultural sectors. Ümit is the BU lead for BAW Academy and is the business development partner at Global BioAg Linkages, where he oversees regional strategy, partnerships…
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Beyond BioAg Regulatory Headlines
Exactly two years ago, I wrote an article¹ about the regulation of biostimulants and the challenge of classifying microorganisms based on their function. Now might be a good time to re- flect on the thousands of hours the regulatory community has spent on this discussion and the results so far. How much time have regulators…
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Navigating Changing Regulations in Agrochemicals: What’s Next?
The global agrochemical sector stands at a crucial crossroads. The tools that once defined agricultural productivity—chemical pesticides, fertilizers, and synthetic inputs—are now being reevaluated through the lens of environmental sustainability, human health, and global trade compliance. As regulatory frameworks grow increasingly complex and risk-averse, the question facing innovators isn’t just about what works on the…
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RESIL® Certified for Expanded Biostimulant Efficacy Claims in the EU
One of the first biostimulants to be officially recognized as a non-microbial plant biostimulant (PFC 6.B) under the new European Union Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR), this groundbreaking product has now achieved an expanded certification, reinforcing its leadership in the biostimulants category. Initially certified in 2023, the product marked a pivotal shift in regulatory compliance, setting…
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A CVC Success Story: ICL and Lavie Bio – Setting the Course for a Biologicals Power Hub
Written by Hadar Sutovsky, ICL VP Corporate Investments & GM of ICL Planet Startup Hub Executive Summary: In the face of mounting environmental challenges and the rising demand for resilient agricultural solutions, ICL Group launched its corporate venture capital (CVC) arm, ICL Planet Startup Hub, to drive transformational innovation & strategic growth. This case study…
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Biotalys Reports Progress in the Regulatory Review of EVOCA in both US and EU
Biotalys Advances Toward Regulatory Milestones for EVOCA™ in the United States and Europe Biotalys, a next-generation Agricultural Technology (AgTech) company based in Belgium, has announced key progress in the regulatory approval process for its groundbreaking protein-based biocontrol product, EVOCA™. This marks a major step forward in the company’s mission to revolutionize crop protection through sustainable,…
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Pam’s Refelction: Back to Basics
May-Jun At the June Biological Summit in Salinas, California, The Mixing Bowl revealed a map of the universe of biologicals companies. Though the map has 1200 companies but is not complete, as it is already very crowded and more could not be added. Many companies operate in multiple categories, increasing the complexity.Clearly the industry is…
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Beyond BioAg Regulatory Headlines
May-June Biostimulants have seen a remarkable interest spike in the past two years, particularly the ones that could reduce the amount of micronutrients’ inputs into soil and crops. The soaring prices of NPK fertilizers and other fertilizing materials have been a key driver for microorganism-based biostimulants that could improve the absorption of micronutrients by the…
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Bio-Agriculture: A Sustainable Solution to Global Food Challenge
Courtesy: AgFunder “There is a need to revisit the concept of mother nature to respect natural resources and use them judiciously while utilizing precision and agtech to obtain maximum output. Agriculture today has to be sustainable, efficient, farmer-centric, satisfactory to consumers, and environmentally friendly; bio-ag, precision ag, agtech, and biotech all have to go hand…