Author: News
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Renaissance BioScience and Certis Belchim enter partnership for innovative biopesticide development
Renaissance BioScience, a leader in bioengineering microbes, entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) with Certis Belchim, a global leader in crop-protecting biocontrol agents’ development. Under the agreement, the two industry leaders will collaboratively harness Renaissance’s innovative yeast-based RNA interference (RNAi) platform technology to develop and commercialize an environmentally friendly biopesticide. This collaboration demonstrates the businesses’…
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Psi®362 Precision Technology: Brandon Bioscience’s Third Biostimulant Gains EU Fertilising Products Regulation Approval
Brandon Bioscience’s plant biostimulant technology, PSI®362 Precision Technology, has been approved under the EU Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR) 2019/1009. PSI®362 Precision Technology is designed to improve nutrient use efficiency in grass and cereal crops. PSI®362 is the third biostimulant in Brandon Bioscience’s portfolio to receive CE Certification. The justification of PSI®362 Precision Technology claim was verified by an independent…
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DPH Biologicals, University of Illinois Team Up to Improve Crop Residue Management
DPH Biologicals and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) recently announced a research collaboration. The collaboration will validate the impact biologicals make to accelerate the decomposition of crop residue. Starting in spring of 2023, the UIUC Crop Physiology Lab began researching the impact of microbial solutions in crop residue management including the use of TerraTrove® Residuce®, technology…
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Bayer introduces agricultural system for direct-seeded rice with potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water use
Bayer, a global life science company, has unveiled a groundbreaking agricultural system for direct-seeded rice (DSR) that has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water usage in rice cultivation. This innovative system, introduced on UN World Food Day, aims to transition farmers in India and the Philippines from traditional transplanted puddled rice…
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FAO and IAEA join forces to support Atoms4Food
Two United Nations agencies, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), have joined forces to launch the Atoms4Food initiative. Unveiled during the World Food Forum 2023 in Rome, this collaborative effort aims to address the growing global challenges of hunger, malnutrition, and food security by harnessing innovative nuclear techniques…
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Bloomberg UK names BigSis in its 25 ‘Startups to Watch’
READING, UK, 24th October 2023 – BigSis, the British agtech start-up offering robust yet chemical-free insect control solutions to farmers, has been named today as one of Bloomberg UK’s 25 Startups to Watch. From more than 1,500 applications received, BigSis is one of just 25 startups to feature in the inaugural list compiled by Bloomberg.…
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DCM, SIGNS, Koppert and Biobest bag Bernard Blum Awards at ABIM 2023
The International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) recently announced the winners of their annual Bernard Blum Award on October 23. In all 4 products were recognised as Innovative Biocontrol Product and Best Product Assisting Uptake of Biocontrol. The winners of the award were: Innovative Biocontrol Product Gold: PEA-02 by DCM PEA-02 is an innovative and sustainable…
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7 ways to accelerate the transition to sustainable agriculture
In a world grappling with environmental challenges and the need for sustainable food production, the transition to sustainable agriculture has become an urgent imperative. To address the growing demand for food, while mitigating the adverse effects of conventional farming practices on our planet, it is essential to explore innovative solutions. This article outlines seven key…
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Rovensa Next joins ABIM 2023 to discuss novel biocontrol solutions and regulation
From 23-25 October, the biocontrol industry’s top companies will reunite in Basel, Switzerland for the industry’s most important congress, the Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM). Two companies that for years have been a part of ABIM, known for their disruptive and effective biocontrol solutions, Idai Nature and Oro Agri, will join ABIM this year…
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Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative: Driving Innovation in the Agricultural Sector
The Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRI) is a program that provides funding for research and innovation projects in the agri-food sector in Ontario, which is a significant component of the Grow Ontario Strategy. OAFRI aims to create a funding process that aligns with the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenization. The initiative’s objectives are…