Tag: Biostimulants
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From Field to Cloud: Harnessing AI in Regenerative Agriculture
From Field to Cloud: AI Is Powering Regenerative Agriculture Why it matters. Soil stores roughly twice the carbon found in the atmosphere and nearly three times that in vegetation. Protecting and increasing soil organic carbon (SOC) is central to climate resilience, yield stability, and biodiversity. [oai_citation:0‡Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/land-use-biodiversity/field-cloud-how-ai-is-helping-regenerative-agriculture-grow-2024-09-18) The MRV bottleneck. Measuring, reporting, and verifying (MRV) SOC…
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Saga Robotics secures USD 11.2 Million as Thorvald enters commercial breakout phase.
Saga Robotics, the Norwegian agri-robotics company known for its autonomous field robot Thorvald, has secured USD 11.2 million in new funding to accelerate its commercial rollout. The round marks a significant milestone as the company transitions from research and pilot projects into large-scale commercial operations, positioning Thorvald as a leader in sustainable farming solutions. The…
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Windfall Bio’s Partnership with Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund and Whole Foods Market Highlighted in Annual Sustainability and Impact Reports
This month, Amazon and Whole Foods Market released their annual sustainability and impact reports, providing an in-depth look at their ongoing commitment and efforts to nourish people and the planet. In both reports, Windfall Bio was recognized for its innovative nature-based solution harnessing mems—natural soil microbes that consume methane directly from a variety of gas…
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Australia’s Agricultural Exports Hold Strong Amid Global Pressures
Australia’s Agricultural Exports Hold Strong Amid Global Pressures Introduction: Australia’s agricultural sector continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience despite global uncertainties. According to the latest ABARES Agricultural Commodities Report, agricultural export values are projected to reach AU$71.7 billion in 2025–26, just 3% below last year’s record highs. This performance highlights Australia’s ability to maintain its competitive…
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Futureco Bioscience Seeks Strategic Partners in China
With over three decades of dedication to biotechnology and environmental sustainability in agriculture, Futureco Bioscience has quietly grown into a global player in the biological input sector—developing and manufacturing a robust portfolio of biostimulants, biocontrol products, and biofertilizers that now support growers in over 50 countries. Today, Futureco Bioscience turns to a new frontier: China’s…
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High-Tech Farm in Zhejiang Automates Sowing and Harvesting of Vegetables
High-tech Farm in Zhejiang Automates Sowing and Harvesting High-Tech Farm in Zhejiang Automates Sowing and Harvesting of Vegetables Zhejiang Province in China is now home to a pioneering smart agriculture demonstration park that’s redefining how vegetables are grown. Located in Deqing County, this facility fully automates sowing to harvest without a single human touch. Fully…
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Unlocking the Dual Potential of Nocardiopsis alba B57
Dual-Functionality of Nocardiopsis alba B57 Unlocking the Dual Potential of Nocardiopsis alba B57 How metabolomics is reshaping sustainable agriculture through biocontrol and plant growth promotion. Introduction: In the shift toward sustainable agriculture, growers need solutions that reduce chemical dependence while maintaining yield. An emerging candidate is Nocardiopsis alba B57, a soil actinobacterium that demonstrates dual…
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SugaROx secures £1 million to accelerate biostimulant field trials
SugaROx has secured £1million in additional funding following its latest seed round extension. £400,000 of the strategic investment has been secured from a global player in the fertiliser industry, The Mosaic Company, alongside continued backing from existing UK-based angel investors and sustainable growth-focused investment funds the UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (managed by Future…
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New Gene Variant Boosts Rice Yield Under Drought — IRRI
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India (DBT), has identified a powerful drought-resilient variant of the OsIRO2 gene that could significantly enhance rice yields in water-stressed environments. This development marks a major milestone in climate-resilient agriculture, offering hope…
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FarmQA Unveils Game-Changing Tools for Faster, Smarter Fertility Plans
FarmQA unveils Advanced Prescriptions and Nutrient Blender to accelerate and simplify agronomic fertility planning, enabling advisors to spend less time on calculations and more time on field strategy and grower support. Dated August 12, 2025, the release positions these tools as complementary approaches for variable-rate and flat-rate nutrient planning inside the FarmQA platform. Advanced Prescriptions:…