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Acadian Plant Health™, a global leader in science-based biostimulant technologies that unite crop performance and sustainability, is proud to join the “4 per 1000” Initiative. The global initiative aims to raise the awareness of soil’s potential to mitigate climate change through  increasing the amount of carbon stored in soil. Its name comes from the theoretical…

JLL, a Fortune 500 professional services firm, has designated the Research Triangle area, particularly Raleigh-Durham, as the premier biomanufacturing hub in the United States. In their 2023 overview report, JLL’s analysis focused on the life sciences sector, breaking down key components such as employment, job postings, degrees, venture capital funding, clinical trials, and industry concentration.…

  Minagro, a pioneering startup at the forefront of developing innovative bio-based co-formulants for the agrochemical sector, has announced the appointment of a distinguished board of directors. The new members, including Chairman Pierre Ferrand and directors George Blackman, Koen Quaghebeur, and Alexandre Berbinschi, bring extensive expertise in agrochemicals, green chemistry, global distribution, and financial investment.…

Locus Agriculture (Locus AG) has unveiled six new biological treatments in its Rhizolizer® Duo product line, addressing the changing needs of row crop farmers and the agricultural industry. These additions, available for in-furrow, upstream, and downstream seed applications, aim to provide cost-effective and sustainable solutions in response to escalating input costs, a key challenge to…

By Claude Flueckiger Exploring the vital role of wild bees in the intricate tapestry of sustainable agriculture unveils a nuanced perspective often overshadowed by the spotlight on honey bees. Beyond the familiar buzz of Apis mellifera, numerous wild bee species play a crucial role in pollinating crops and safeguarding biodiversity. As scientific evidence underscores their…

The Board of Directors of Vestaron Corporation announced today that Anna Rath has left her position as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors as the company transitions to a new phase of leadership. Juan Estupinan, Chief Financial Officer, has been named the company’s interim CEO and President, effective immediately.…

The recent ACI’s Biostimulants Europe 2024 conference was a great success, drawing a large crowd of industry leaders, researchers, scientists, and professionals from the biostimulants sector. Those attending included Aneesa Moolla, Project Manager of our Agrochemicals practice, who delivered a compelling presentation on Biostimulant Market Trends and Outlook. Dive into her top three takeaways from…

Azotic Technologies Ltd is pleased to provide an update on its current growth path. It has been 5 years since the launch of Envita in the USA, and since then Azotic has grown on ground sales to just under 2 million acres across 2 continents, in 6 countries, and on a variety of crops. Aligning…

Syngenta Crop Protection and Enko have announced a groundbreaking discovery of new chemistry for controlling fungal diseases in crops. Utilizing digital technologies, the platform significantly reduces the time needed for research and development by screening billions of chemical molecules within Enko’s DNA-encoded libraries. Artificial intelligence and machine learning models identify potent and selective molecules, addressing…

In a joint announcement, Invaio Sciences (Invaio) and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) reveal a strategic three-year collaboration aimed at addressing a key challenge in Brazil’s citrus sector. Focused on enhancing sustainability, the partnership targets the escalating issue of citrus greening disease, or Huanglongbing (HLB), transmitted by the Asian citrus psyllid. With resistance mounting in Brazil…