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In the bustling world of biotech startups, Caladan Bio has emerged as a beacon of innovation and efficiency. With their recent $5 million seed round, led by Twelve Below and supported by a consortium of top-tier investors, Caladan Bio is poised to revolutionize the synthetic biology landscape. CEO Mike Kobida, along with co-founder Rob Jauquet,…

Rovensa Next, committed to shaping a sustainable future for agriculture, has announced its partnership with the Biocontrol Coalition. This collaboration aims to support farmers in their green transition by advocating for reevaluating of the European Union’s regulatory framework on biocontrol. The goal is to provide farmers with a greater number of effective tools to manage…

The European Commission Initiative Boosting Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing in the EU is welcomed by Industry associations and organisations working to innovate, apply and scale biotechnology and biomanufacturing within multiple sectors. Action for biotechnology and biomanufacturing is of critical importance across industrial and research ecosystems as they respond to future needs. It is integral to the…

DeHaat, a prominent player in the Indian AgriTech sector, recently underscored its dedication to driving sustainability in Indian agriculture at the BioAgTech World Congress. During the enlightening session, Kamlesh Sharma, Senior Vice President – Agri Input, highlighted DeHaat’s vision and operational strategies aimed at promoting sustainable farming practices. With a focus on farmer-centric supply chain…

Hello Nature stands at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, honored to receive industry certification as biostimulant for its PSP 5-0-0 technology. The prestigious recognition from TFI, emphasis the company’s commitment to efficacy, safety, and composition standards. This certification provide assurances and they benefit manufacturers, growers and ag-retailers. Hello Nature’s dedication to Biostimulant Certification Program signifies…

A CABI team have highlighted their work on enabling FAIR and responsible data practices at a workshop in Ethiopia. The workshop focused on raising awareness on the recently adopted data sharing initiatives Soil and Agronomy Data Sharing (SADS) directive and the National Soil Information System (NSIS). Dr Negussie Efa, CABI’s representative in Ethiopia, and Mike…

Pursell has filed a non-provisional patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to protect Intellectual Property related to its biodegradable coating components and application process. The company is currently in end-stage research and development of a novel coating technology that will enable commercialization of controlled-release fertilizer (CRF) products meeting European Union (EU) biodegradability standards. Pursell’s patented, lower-temperature…

Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc., an agricultural technology company focused on providing natural and sustainable herbicide solutions, announced  that Dr. Peter Eckes, former President of BASF leading Crop Protection R&D, Seed and Trait R&D and Regulatory in the Agricultural Solutions division, has joined its board and will serve as board chairperson. “We’re thrilled to bring Peter’s…

AMVAC, a leading agricultural company, has partnered with Plant Health Care to bring cutting-edge fertilizer products to China’s agricultural market. This collaboration aims to enhance crop health and yield through the integration of Plant Health Care’s Harpinαβ technology into novel fertilizer formulations. With a shared commitment to sustainable agriculture, both companies are poised to revolutionize…

Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, announced the acquisition of AgBiome’s platform assets, including over 115,000 fully sequenced and isolated strains, over 500 million unique gene sequences, and relevant functional data and metadata, as well as AgBiome’s development pipeline. These assets will be integrated into Ginkgo…