Category: Blogs
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Microbiome Homeostasis On Rice Leaves Is Regulated By A Precursor Molecule Of Lignin Biosynthesis
Plants and their associated microbes (collectively known as the microbiota) form functional entities that rely on each other. The microbiota contributes to disease resistance, stress tolerance, and nutrient acquisition in plants. Successful recruitment and maintenance of specific microbial members determine plant-microbiota interactions. Understanding microbiome assembly principles is crucial for sustainable crop production. The plant microbiota…
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Elevating the Future of Agricultural Education: Discover the Transformative Power of the BioAg World Academy
In the ever-evolving world of sustainable agriculture, the ability to stay ahead of the curve and continuously expand your knowledge is paramount. That’s why the team at BAW Academy is thrilled to introduce our brand-new, state-of-the-art training portal – a game-changer for anyone looking to take their expertise in the field of BioAg to unprecedented…
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In Conversation with BioAg Leaders A Candid Conversation between Roger Tripathi and Luca Bonini
Luca Bonini, CEO, Hello Nature Luca Bonini became CEO of HELLO NATURE (previously Italpollina) in 2001 and continues the legacy of the company’s founding values – quality, passion, innovation, and respect for nature. His perspective on innovation comes from an uncommon commitment to research and the resulting new technologies for sustainable agriculture. A leader in…
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An Interview with Carlos Ledó, Founder and CEO of Veganic Nature
Carlos Ledó, Founder and CEO of Veganic Nature Carlos is an agricultural engineer from the UPV and was recognised in 2016 as its First Outstanding Alumni. He has dedicated his professional career to food and population security through innovation in a sector as traditional and immobile as agriculture. Concerned about the environment and the sustainability…
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Focus Innovation: Harpe Bio: A Natural Alternative and Partner to Synthetic Chemistry
Natural Plant-Based Herbicide Eliminates Resistant, Tough-to-Control Weed Harpe Bio offers the first significant, effective solution to control weeds in the bioherbicide market, utilizing natural active ingredients found in plant extracts. With little to no risk to human health or the environment (EPA, 2023), these new modes and sites of action support farmers in overcoming weed…
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An interview with Arjen Smit and Rob Smit of SB Soli Plant- A Netherlands Distributor
ROGER: Please share about your firm. What you do and how? Arjen- We’ve been working together with BTU for approximately two years now. SB Soli Plant is a relative young company and we try to specialize in everything between granular fertilizer and chemical plant protection products. We prefer products which are sustainable, a little bit…
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Giuseppe’s “To The Point”: Money is More Than Just Money
The Added Value of Investors by Giuseppe Natale, Former CEO, Co-Founder and Board Member, Valagro (Syngenta Biologicals) Money is more than just money when it comes to bringing an investor into your company’s capital. This process involves a series of strategic, operational, and relational considerations that go far beyond the financial aspect. Here are some…
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BAW 2024 : BioAgTech Sustainable Grower Award
BAW Sustainable Grower Award graciously accepted by Dmytro Yakovenko, Head of International Department BTU-Center, on behalf of the winner Igor Chykin, Director of Agribusiness Kernel. In a momentous announcement at the BAW Congress 2024, Igor Chykin, Director of Agribusiness Kernel, emerged as the distinguished recipient of the Sustainable Grower Award, sponsored by Corteva Agriscience. Chykin’s…
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Women In Agriculture
Spring 2024 Winter 2024 July-Aug 2023 May-Jun 2023 Mar-Apr 2023 Jan-Feb 2023 Nov-Dec 2022 Sep-Oct 2022 Jul-Aug 2022 Sarah McHatton is Vice President for Global R&D and Regulatory Affairs at Valent BioSciences. She is an accomplished R&D leader with strong experience in taking products from discovery through commercialization and a broad background in…
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Is the Green Deal over?
Turbulent times. What a year in the policy arena and all the challenges faced by the entire industry. I will pick the first topic and share some views on the “realignment” of policies after Farmers drove their tractors into the streets of several European capitals. The boat has sailed. The future of agriculture goes hand…