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Overheated, overstretched and riven by wealth extremes, our world sits on multiple knife edges. There may be 10 billion of us by 2050 – and already, the race to keep ourselves fed is straining the planet. Biodiversity is ailing. Resurgent conflict cripples food supplies. Poor nutrition saps health. Battered by water stress, whole regions dry…

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $90 million in 53 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) projects, which support the development of new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands. This year, increased funds were available because of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act,…

MustGrow Biologics Corp. (TSXV:MGRO) (OTC:MGROF) (FRA:0C0) is excited to announce its participation in Cal Poly Strawberry Field Day, where it will showcase TerraSanteTM, a mustard-derived organic biofertility product. This event, scheduled for August 8, 2024, attracts hundreds of stakeholders from California and beyond, including strawberry growers and industry experts, highlighting the significance of the $2.68…

A leading global specialty minerals company, and Lavie Bio Ltd., a leading ag-biologicals company and subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), today announced a significant milestone in their collaboration to develop bio-stimulant solutions for key row crops facing various abiotic stresses. By leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), Lavie Bio has computationally identified more than…

Ecorobotix is excited to announce its participation in the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) Congress 2024, set to take place from August 14-18 in Interlaken, Switzerland. This esteemed event will gather agricultural journalists from around the globe to explore the latest advancements in agricultural technology and journalism. Abbey Flury, Ecorobotix’s Press Officer, will join…

Syngenta Crop Protection, a leader in agricultural innovation, and Ginkgo Bioworks which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, today announced a new cooperation to accelerate the launch of a new biological solution. The two companies have previously collaborated on next-generation seed technology. Through this new collaboration, Ginkgo plans to develop and…

  NABARD has launched the Agri-SURE fund through its subsidiary Nabventures, starting with a substantial corpus of ₹750 crore. This initiative, bolstered by ₹250 crore contributions each from NABARD and the Ministry of Agriculture, along with an additional ₹250 crore from other institutions, aims to foster innovation and sustainable growth in the agricultural sector. The…

Andermatt Group AG is pleased to announce the acquisition of BioTEPP Inc., a renowned Canadian company recognized for its biological pest control product, VirosoftTM CP4. The acquisition of BioTEPP Inc. by the Andermatt Group underlines Andermatt’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, expanding its comprehensive biological product offerings to growers worldwide. A Shared Vision for Innovation and…

Rovensa Next, a pioneering force in sustainable agricultural solutions, proudly introduces Wiibio, a groundbreaking biofertiliser designed to rejuvenate soil health and bolster crop vitality. Developed under the biosolutions arm of Rovensa Group, Wiibio harnesses the power of Bacillus subtilis F1—a carefully selected bacterial strain with proven biostimulant properties—to enhance natural plant growth cycles and promote…