Category: Blogs
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BioAg CEOs: Navigating Leadership Insights
In the relentless pursuit of feeding our ever-growing global population, inching closer to 8 billion, the challenge is monumental. BioAg, firmly rooted in ecological balance and diversity, emerges as a pivotal solution. The agriculture sector is awakening to the urgency of transitioning to BioAg, leading to a surge in mergers and acquisitions. However, The 4th…
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EU Plant Protection: Biocontrol in SUR
The proposal for revision of the Sustainable Uses Regulation did not make it through the European Parliament. In a surprising last-minute move by legislation supporters, the Greens and some of the left-leaning parties also rejected the final proposal after multiple amendments. The plenary discussion led to xtensive amendments that supporters, such as the Greens, ended…
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Pam’s Reflection : Biologicals are a Powerful Tool to Reduce Carbon Footprint
As the BAW Digest readers undoubtedly know, biologicals (Biopesticides/biocontrol, biostimulants, biofertilizers/bionutrients) have been experiencing double digit growth. The growth is driven by consumer demands on the food supply chain for sustainability and transparency, increased return on investment, restrictions on chemicals, the high cost of chemical fertilizers, and resistance and residue management. Various reports estimate that…
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Women In Agriculture- Annett Rozek
Annett Rozek, CSO Terramera Annett is a seasoned technology leader with 20+ years of experience in driving innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration. She has a proven track record of spearheading new initiatives and taking them to the next level through rigorous testing and refinement. Annett started as a Senior Scientist at Inimex Pharmaceuticals and contributed to…
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Giuseppe to the Point
The agricultural industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a growing emphasis on sustainable practices and environmental responsibility. One of the key drivers of this change is the adoption of biological inputs, such as biopesticides and biostimulants. Biofertilizers are still somehow behind, but I’m sure not far from now biofertilizers will be on the…
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Highlights from COP28: A Transformative Focus on Agriculture and Climate
COP28 is the first-ever Conference of the Parties to dedicate a full day to food and agriculture. The food and agriculture sector accounts for about a third of the world’s planet- warming emissions. Given the importance of the agriculture and food systems to the lives and livelihoods of billions of people and the increasing threat…
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Biofertilizers: Boosting Soil Health and Crop Productivity
Biofertilizers are emerging as a catalyst for change in the agriculture industry. These organic alternatives are often overlooked but are proving to be an eco-friendly and sustainable way to nourish crops. By enhancing soil health and boosting crop productivity, biofertilizers are transforming traditional farming practices and offering a promising narrative of harmony between human cultivation…
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Deep dive into the challenges and opportunities of Chinese Biostimulants industry and the role of CBPC: An Interview with Liu Jian
Liu Jian, Ph.D, Chief Director CBPC Liu Jian is an engineering graduate with biotechnology major from East China University of Science and Technology with more than 20 years of business management experience. Currently, he is the director of the CBPC, the Executive Director of Sichuan Microbiology Society, the Director of China Medium and trace elements…
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Insights in Human Resources
Your Most Important Evaluation: YOU Are you unknowingly hindering your company’s growth with how you spend your time? Would industry executives agree you are making the best decisions to grow your business? Not only does it matter that you dedicate significant time to the business, but how…
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Unveiling the Profound Impact of Disasters on Agriculture: A $3.8 Trillion Loss Over 30 Years
A recently released report “THE IMPACT OF DISASTERS ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY” by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has provided the first-ever global assessment of the impact of disasters on agriculture, with a particular focus on crops and livestock. Over the past three decades, these disasters have resulted in…