Category: Blogs
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Cultivating Tomorrow: Clare Doyle on Ag Innovation & Sustainability
Meet Clare Doyle, the dynamic and accomplished CEO of Verdesian Life Sciences, a visionary leader at the forefront of sustainable business practices. Clare’s journey to the top has been nothing short of impressive, with a wealth of experience that has shaped her into a true industry trailblazer. Before taking the helm at Verdesian, Clare served…
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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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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…