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Introducing Biobest’s latest innovation in the battle against invasive leaf-dwelling thrips species: the Vespiformis-System. Designed to target thrips where they reside – on the leaf – this system contains Franklinothrips vespiformis, a predatory thrips that actively seeks out and consumes all developmental stages of thrips. With its unique features and sustainable approach, Vespiformis-System offers effective…

Scientists from Embrapa and the State University of Campinas (Encamp) have recorded antifungal activities of seven essential oils against four fungi that cause post-harvest diseases in mangoes. The study also identified the minimum inhibitory concentration of the four most efficient ones and the chemical composition of each of them. The findings showed that oregano, pepper-rosmarin (also…

Acadian Seaplants Limited™ continues its commitment to the United Nations Global Compact (UN Global Compact) with the submission of the Communication on Progress (CoP) report. The CoP submission helps to measure and demonstrate progress on the Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN Global Compact in 2023. “We recognize that our role as a global leader…

A new farming systems project is set to shed light on how farm management decisions affect profitability and sustainability to help southern region grain growers understand the upside and downside of their decisions. The five-year project involves nine field sites covering different soil types and rainfall zones in South Australia and Victoria, as well as…

Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: BIOX), announced today the approval by Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA- Ministério da Agricultura e Pecuária) of three new bio-insecticidal/bio-nematicidal solutions derived from inactivated cells of the company’s proprietary Burkholderiaplatform. The approval represents a significant regulatory milestone in the Brazilian market, marking the first endorsement of biological products…

MustGrow Biologics Corp.  is pleased to announce an exclusive distribution agreement (the “Agreement”) with G.S. Long Co., Inc.  for MustGrow’s TerraSante™ bio fertility product in Oregon and Washington State. TerraSante™ is organic certified via the USDA National Organic Program (OMRI Listed®) and focuses on soil microbiome health, nutrient/water use efficiencies, and plant yields. The Agreement…

Biotalys (Euronext: BTLS) an Agricultural Technology (AgTech) company developing protein-based biocontrols for sustainable crop protection, today announced the initiation of field trials for BioFun-6, the company’s second biofungicide program under development on its AGROBODY technology platform. Kevin Helash, Chief Executive Officer of Biotalys, commented: “Moving BioFun-6 into the field is another important milestone for Biotalys, demonstrating…

Pivot Bio has been engaging in the Farm Bill process to ensure that the reauthorisation recognises the value of sustainable farming practices and technologies. Pivot Bio is pleased that the outline released by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow supports the increased adoption of new technologies, including microbial nitrogen, that will allow growers to continue…

In the bustling world of biotech startups, Caladan Bio has emerged as a beacon of innovation and efficiency. With their recent $5 million seed round, led by Twelve Below and supported by a consortium of top-tier investors, Caladan Bio is poised to revolutionize the synthetic biology landscape. CEO Mike Kobida, along with co-founder Rob Jauquet,…

Rovensa Next, committed to shaping a sustainable future for agriculture, has announced its partnership with the Biocontrol Coalition. This collaboration aims to support farmers in their green transition by advocating for reevaluating of the European Union’s regulatory framework on biocontrol. The goal is to provide farmers with a greater number of effective tools to manage…