Category: Blogs
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Steering Through Challenges and Opportunities- BioAg Leadership Dynamics
The agricultural industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards biologicals, driven by the dual imperatives of sustainability and efficacy. Multinational corporations (MNCs) traditionally associated with agrochemical products (henceforth, AgroChem MNCs) are increasingly investing in biological solutions to meet evolving market demands and regulatory pressures. The panel on “Biological Business Heads in the MNC World: Unique…
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Securing the Future : Insights from Verdesian Life Sciences’ CSO Dr. Kuide Qin
Dr. Kuide Qin, Chief Science Officer, Verdesian Life Sciences Dr. Kuide (“Kwey-deh”) Qin is the Chief Science Officer at Verdesian Life Sciences in North Carolina. Kuide leads R&D and new product development for nutrient use efficiency technologies to make farming more efficient, more sustainable and more profitable. Prior to Verdesian, Kuide held scientist and leadership…
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In Conversation with A.G. Kawamura: A Trail Blazer
AG Kawamura, Former Secretary, CDFA and Co-Chair, SFL A.G. Kawamura is a third generation urban farmer from California. He is the former Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (2003-2010). As co-chair of Solutions From the Land, he has worked to promote innovative strategies for sustainable agricultural systems, including the formation of the…
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Women in Agriculture: 21st Edition
Poornima Parmeswaran, PhD, CEO and Co-founder, Trace Genomics Q1. You have always been interested in genomics and chose to apply it in agriculture. Can you talk about the initial months or years and how you decided to shape it into a company called Trace Genomics today? Trace Genomics was created from the realization that genomics…
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DPH Biologicals Harnesses Regenerative Technology Platform to Accelerate Agriculture’s Transition to a More Balanced Biological Approach
In 2023, as part of DPH Bio’s commitment to expanding on-farm value, the company introduced RegenAphex®, its biological technology platform that acts as a foundational building block to biological product development to deliver easy-to-use products with a high efficacy in most growing environments. RegenAphex is produced regeneratively, through a proprietary plant-based composting and extracting process.…
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BioAgTech Travel Talks with CEO International of Kimitec
A Candid Conversation between Roger Tripathi and Alejandro de las Casas Pérez On this journey to explore ambitious and innovative BioAg businesses, I am inspired by the passion driving these companies to create meaningful change. Engaging with leaders and sharing insights with our global audience has been rewarding. My recent visits to Kimitec and MAAVI,…
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Beyond BioAg Regulatory Headlines The Sustainable Agriculture Transition and the Arguments to Keep the Status Qu
We are almost at the end of the summer break in the north hemisphere and entering “La rentrée”, the French word used to describe the return to work and schools in September after the summer break. Because regulatory policy’s activities entered the dormant state during the summer, this is a good time to reflect on…
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Guiseppe’s “To The Point” Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Private Equity in Biologicals
I am not an expert financier, nor do I wish to present myself as one. What I am about to share comes from a genuine interest in fostering growth within the biological sector. My aimis to see this field attract an increasing number of institutional investors, ensuring that they become a valuable resource for entrepreneurs…
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Global BioAgTech 2024 Awards
The Global BioAgTech Awards, at the 5th BioAgTech World Congress was a vibrant celebration of innovation and leadership in agriculture. Celebrating outstanding contributions across BioAgTech industry, these awards spotlight exceptional achievements in three key areas: Global BioAgTech Awards Overview The Global BioAgTech Awards shine a spotlight on remarkable contributions in agriculture across three key areas:…
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Introducing BAW DIGEST E-MAGAZINE SUMMER’24
As global agriculture shifts towards more sustainable practices, the BioAg industry is at the forefront of this transformation. The Summer 2024 edition of the BAW Digest e-Magazine provides an in-depth look at the trends, innovations, and leadership shaping the future of BioAg. This blog presents the key highlights from the magazine, showcasing the advancements driving…