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Women in agriculture : Valeria Kogan, CEO and Co-Founder Fermata
Valeria Kogan, CEO and Co-Founder Fermata With a Ph.D. in bioinformatics, Valeria Kogan is the founder and chief innovation officer of AgTech company Fermata and cofounder of Smartomica, a company developing an AI-based platform that assists oncologists in diagnosing severe cancer patients. In 2022, she was selected as one of Forbes’ 30 under 30. Valeria…
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China International Fertilizer Exhibition: A Premier Platform for Global Fertilizer Trade and Innovation
The China International Fertilizer Exhibition (FSHOW) stands as a prominent event within the fertilizer industry, attracting global attention and facilitating significant trade and technological exchanges in the fertilizer sector. As a sub-exhibition of the China International Agrochemicals and Plant Protection Exhibition (CAC), FSHOW has grown from its inaugural edition in 2010 to become one of…
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Syngenta Crop Protection and AI-driven crop health company Enko have reached a significant milestone in their collaboration to discover novel, broad-spectrum weed control molecules. This achievement marks a leap forward in herbicide technology, offering a much-needed solution to one of agriculture’s most pressing challenges: resistant weeds. A New Approach to Weed Control The partnership targets a…
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Our BAW Digest eMagazine Fall Issue 2024 is Here!
We are thrilled to present the BAW Digest eMagazine Fall Issue 2024, a spectacular 3rd Anniversary Edition, celebrating three years of pioneering insights and innovation in the global BioAg community. This issue is a tribute to the collective efforts of leaders, innovators, and changemakers who are transforming agriculture into a sustainable future. Dive in to discover thought-provoking…
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Challenges and Strategies for the U.S. Synthetic Crop Protection Market in 2025
The U.S. synthetic crop protection market is facing a pivotal moment, with a convergence of factors reshaping the industry. Stricter regulations, increasingly knowledgeable growers, and mounting competition from generic products are creating an environment where adaptability and innovation are key. To remain competitive, companies must rethink their strategies and invest in building meaningful relationships with…
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Andermatt acquires beneficial insect business, Entocare C.V.
Strengthening its leadership in sustainable agriculture, Andermatt Nederland B.V. has announced the acquisition of the beneficial insect business of Entocare C.V., effective January 1, 2025. This strategic move not only expands Andermatt’s product portfolio but also bolsters its mission to deliver innovative and environmentally friendly solutions for biological plant protection. Simon Fleischli, CEO of Andermatt Nederland,…
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Welcoming our Strategic Institutional Partners for the 6th BAW Congress 2025
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Women in Agriculture: 22nd Edition
Featuring Mary Ellis, Pherosyn Dr. Mary Ellis, Co-founder and CEO Pherosyn Dr. Mary Ellis is an entrepreneur with over 25 years’ experience working with technology start-up companies in both agriculture and biopharmaceuticals. Trained as a pharmacologist and neuroscientist with an MBA, she is founder or co-founder of four technology companies and her own consultancy, an…
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Sound Agriculture Secures $25M to Advance Bioinspired Nutrient Efficiency Solutions
Sound Agriculture, a leading agtech company, has announced the spinout of its groundbreaking plant epigenetics platform, alongside a $25 million extension of its Series D funding round. The financing, co-led by BMO Impact Investment Fund and S2G Ventures, with participation from Leaps by Bayer, Syngenta Ventures, and Fall Line Capital, will bolster Sound’s path to…
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Starting IPM at propagation makes perfect sense
Starting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) at the propagation stage is a growing trend among progressive growers. *Armenia’s leading greenhouse vegetable producer, Spayka*, has successfully implemented a comprehensive IPM program in its on-site plant propagation unit. This approach has proven to be highly effective in managing pest pressure. By introducing beneficial insects at the propagation stage,…