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In a strategic move to strengthen its foothold in the organic fertilizer market, Yara, a global leader in crop nutrition solutions, has announced the acquisition of Agribios Italiana’s organic-based fertilizer business. This marks Yara’s second bolt-on acquisition supporting its organic strategy in Europe and underscores the company’s commitment to promoting regenerative agriculture and enhancing soil…

MustGrow Biologics Corp. (TSXV:MGRO) (OTC:MGROF) (FRA:0C0) (“MustGrow”) is pleased to announce the signing of a collaboration agreement (the “Agreement”) with Bayer AG (BAYN) (“Bayer”) covering soil applications of MustGrow’s mustard-based biocontrol technologies in Europe, Middle East and Africa, excluding home and garden, turf and ornamental applications. Under the terms of the Agreement, MustGrow will receive…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today marked International Mountain Day 2023 with a high-level meeting at the UN Climate Conference COP28 in Dubai and the launch of a report that offers recommendations and uplifting examples of successful mountain ecosystems’ restoration projects. International Mountain Day 2023 underscores the huge relevance of…

Today, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) initiated the process for the development of a groundbreaking global roadmap aimed at eliminating hunger and all forms of malnutrition without exceeding the 1.5°C threshold set by the Paris Agreement. Unveiled at the United Nations Climate Conference COP28, the  Global Roadmap for Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2) without…

Rovensa Next, Rovensa Group’s global business unit dedicated to biosolutions, is delighted to announce the launch of Tec-Fort® in Peru, the first pyrethrin-based bioinsecticide to be registered in the country. Rovensa Next’s commitment to innovation and research is yet another example of its pioneering leadership in sustainable agriculture. The launch of Tec-Fort® responds to a real need to…

Syngenta Crop Protection, a global leader in agricultural innovation, has become a sponsor of the International Alliance for Phytobiomes Research, cementing a partnership between the research community and industry that is aimed at advancing both fundamental science and sustainable agriculture. Phytobiome is a collective term for plants within a specific growing environment, for example soil,…

Lavie Bio Ltd., a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd., a leading ag-biologicals company that develops microbiome-based, computational-driven bio-stimulant and bio-pesticide novel products, announced a distribution agreement exclusive to independent retail with WinField United Canada for its bio-inoculant seed treatment YalosTM. This partnership aims to support Lavie Bio’s 2024 sales growth strategy in Canada, with a focus on key…

A common misconception about seaweed-based plant biostimulants is that their effects are due to the presence of plant hormones, when what actually makes them work so well is the biological compounds in the formulation, which elicit natural processes within the plant. In support of this fact, EBIC released a white paper entitled: “Recent insights into…

Danish agricultural technology firm Bioomix has secured $6.7 million in a funding round led by Westhill Capital, alongside existing backers Pre Seed Ventures and Planetary Impact Ventures. Founded by Morten Østergaard Andersen and Julia Østergaard Andersen, Bioomix originated from research conducted at the University of Southern Denmark and Aarhus University. The company’s concept involves leveraging…

BSF (LSE: BSFA), (OTCQB: BSFAF), the Main Market listed biotech company and owner of pioneering UK-based tissue engineering company 3D Bio-Tissues (3DBT) and corneal tissue replacement company Kerato, has entered into a Terms Sheet for an exclusive Joint Venture with CellulaRevolution Ltd (CellRev), a leader in continuous cell manufacturing , to help develop a new Foodtech company focused on developing, and…