Author: News
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Futureco Bioscience Expands Presence in Latin America with Costa Rica Subsidiary
Futureco Bioscience, a leading Spanish company specializing in biotechnological products for sustainable agriculture, has further solidified its footprint in Latin America with the establishment of a subsidiary in Costa Rica. This strategic move underscores the company’s commitment to global growth and expansion, following recent successes in Mexico and Peru. With Costa Rica’s conducive climate for…
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SAGROPIA: Advancing Sustainable Crop Protection in EU’s Horizon Europe Project
The Horizon Europe project SAGROPIA has successfully launched, marking the beginning of a promising five-year collaborative approach to research and innovation in sustainable crop protection. With a budget of €6 million, SAGROPIA, that counts with Rovensa Next in its consortium of 10 partners, aims to reduce chemical pesticide use by 50% in potato and sugar…
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DEFRA’s Farming Innovation Programme Awards £391k to Eagle Genomics for Groundbreaking Soil Microbiome Research
DEFRA’s Farming Innovation Programme has awarded Eagle Genomics, leveraging science from Rothamsted Research and CABI, a £391k award to explore the vital role of soil microbiomes by analysing data signatures between different agricultural practices and linking these to develop a soil health barometer. The award – to be delivered in partnership with Innovate UK’s Transforming…
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Breaking News: Koppert Secures €140 Million Strategic Investment from HAL Investments to Propel Global Growth
We are thrilled to share groundbreaking news from the agricultural and horticultural industry: Koppert, a leading provider of sustainable solutions, has secured a strategic investment of €140 million in preferred share capital from HAL Investments. This significant investment will be instrumental in accelerating Koppert’s global expansion and fostering innovation in the field of biological pest…
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Seipasa’s Seican Receives Phytosanitary Approval for Black Sigatoka Control in Colombia and Ecuador
Seipasa, a Spanish firm specializing in bioinsecticides, biofungicides, biostimulants, and agricultural nutritional treatments, has secured phytosanitary approval for its product Seican in Colombia and Ecuador. Seican, a biological fungicide and acaricide derived from a sophisticated natural formulation, swiftly combats black sigatoka and various pathogens while leaving no chemical residues on crops, allowing for application even…
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Biotalys Collaborates with Leading Researchers on Innovative Biocontrol Solutions for Crop Protection
Biotalys, a company in the Agricultural Technology (AgTech) sector, has recently engaged in collaborative efforts with prominent plant pathology researchers in Europe and the U.S. The company is focused on creating protein-based biocontrol solutions to safeguard crops from pests and diseases. Their BioFun-4 R&D program, initiated last year, aims to develop a biofungicide targeting Phytophthora…
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Koppert’s Mirical Wins Top Prize for Sustainable Innovation in Fruit Logistica Award
Koppert’s groundbreaking release system for Mirical, its biological solution, clinched the top honor at the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award Technology. The award, bestowed in Berlin on February 9 by Messe Berlin GmbH and Fruitnet Media International, recognizes exceptional innovations across the fruit and vegetable supply chain. Tim Bossinga, Koppert’s product manager, emphasized the company’s commitment…
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Pivot Bio’s Sustainable Agriculture Hub at Iowa State University Research Park
Pivot Bio, a sustainable agriculture company, opened its new 36,000 square foot Customer Success Center in the heart of the Iowa State University Research Park this week. The facility underscores the company’s commitment to developing microbial nitrogen solutions that allow farmers to reduce their reliance on synthetic fertilizers. “Pivot Bio’s new Customer Success Center in…
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MustGrow Biologics Corp. Achieves Certification Milestones for TerraSanteTM in Oregon’s Organic Agriculture Market
MustGrow Biologics Corp. is excited to share the news of receiving The State of Oregon Agriculture Fertilizer Registration Certificate for TerraSanteTM, its organic biofertility product derived from mustard plants. The recently obtained USDA National Organic Program’s organic compliance certification (OMRI Listed®) for TerraSanteTM will be applicable to product sales in Oregon. Sales of TerraSanteTM can…
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Vestaron Corporation’s Breakthrough: Emergency Authorization for Novel Bioinsecticide in Greece
In a significant development, Vestaron Corporation has been granted Article 53 Emergency Authorization by the Greek Ministry of Agriculture. This authorization enables Vestaron to offer farmers in Greece access to their groundbreaking bioinsecticide, SPEAR® LEP, designed to combat devastating infestations of the tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta). SPEAR® LEP: A Peptide-Based Solution SPEAR® LEP, a peptide-based…