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Agricultural practices today face mounting challenges: increased environmental stressors, climate change impacts, and a heavy reliance on chemical fertilizers. A new, interdisciplinary project—the Wheat Alliance—aims to address these challenges by exploring the genetic factors in wheat that enhance its relationship with soil microbes. By strengthening wheat’s natural capacity to thrive with beneficial soil bacteria and…

Certis Belchim B.V. is proud to collaborate with the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) in presenting Biology for a Better Tomorrow, a compelling series of short films, interviews, and case studies that showcase how biosciences intersect with crucial global issues. This initiative highlights the vital role that biology—and sustainable agriculture—plays in addressing today’s environmental and…

In an exciting development for sustainable agriculture, Michigan State University (MSU) researcher Julianna Wilson, an assistant professor in the Department of Entomology, recently received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). This grant funds an ambitious project aimed at controlling one of North America’s most invasive…

In a decisive move to strengthen global agribusiness, the World Bank Group has announced a strategic pivot aimed at creating a comprehensive ecosystem for the industry. This initiative is driven by four key trends reshaping the agribusiness landscape: climate change, innovations in finance, digitalization, and solutions to fragmentation. In response to the increasing demand for…

Pakistan’s progressive move towards sustainable agriculture was a focal point at the 19th Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM) 2024, held in Basel, Switzerland. This significant event, organized by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) and the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA), gathered over 2,000 delegates and 157 exhibitors from 67 countries. Industry leaders and…

Rovensa Next, a global pioneer in sustainable agricultural solutions, has achieved a significant milestone with the registration of three key biocontrol products in Colombia and Peru. These include Naturdai Mim®, a biofungicide designed for banana and avocado crops, Santem®, an innovative pyrethrin-based bioinsecticide, and Kuneka®, a bioinsecticide-acaricide formulated with natural oils for use in avocado,…

In an exciting development for the aquaculture industry, CABI has acquired a comprehensive list of 18 titles from 5m Books, with an additional 14 in the pipeline. These books, now available on the CABI Digital Library, cover critical topics such as fish farming practices and sea life pathology. Notable titles include The Shrimp Book II,…

  Bioceres Crop Solutions, through its innovative subsidiary Pro Farm Group, is making remarkable advancements in sustainable agriculture with the introduction of RinoTec™, an advanced microbial pesticide specifically designed to protect crucial crops like corn, cotton, soy, and wheat. As the agriculture industry faces increasing pressure to adopt environmentally responsible practices, RinoTec™ emerges as a…

Successful growers know that staying ahead of the competition requires constant evolution. Redox Bio-Nutrients is proud to introduce its Pathway Program to America’s Heartland, bringing over thirty years of success in nutrition and biostimulants to the Midwest. This marks an exciting expansion into key agricultural regions including corn, soybeans, and wheat. The Pathway Program features…

Catalera BioSolutions, a pioneering company in biological pest control solutions, is set to make waves in the agriculture and pest control industries. Announcing the initial close of its Series A funding round, the Vancouver-based company is backed by an $8 million investment led by S2G Ventures, alongside Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Capital. With a second…