Category: In The Limelight
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Farmers’ Walking the Talk of Sustainable Farming
TRANSFORMING AGRICULTURE: ASHWANI’S JOURNEY TO SUSTAINABLE FARMING In the heart of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Ashwani Singh Chauhan has spent over two decades redefining sustainable agriculture on his 17-acre farm. His journey is a powerful blend of perseverance, tradition and innovation. Farming is deeply rooted in the Chauhan family, but when the time to choose a…
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Microencapsulation to support Sustainable Farming
As the agriculture industry faces mounting pressure to enhance sustainability benefits while maintaining high yields, cutting-edge technology is emerging as a promising solution: microencapsulation. This innovative technique, which encloses active ingredients within a protective coating, is revolutionizing how agrochemicals and biologicals are delivered, offering farmers prolonged viability, targeted delivery and improved performance under diverse field…
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Fireside Chat with Narjisse Mahmoudi
Fireside Chat with Narjisse Mahmoudi Flag Bearer of NutribioTek: The Future of Farming by Sucheta A Wadhwa, Co-Editor, BAW Digest Narjisse Mahmoudi is the CEO of NUTRIBIOTEK and has held several key positions within the OCP Group. With over 22 years of experience in the global fertilizer industry, Narjisse has built a strong track record…
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Company Feature: Andermatt Group
The Swiss-based Andermatt Group is a global group of companies, specializing in biological crop production, home and garden and bee health. The Group consists of 11 specialty manufacturing companies and 26 distribution companies, across four continents. With an extensive international network of like-minded partners, Andermatt proudly supports growers in over 60 countries with the delivery…
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GreenLight Biosciences Arrives in Brazil
World leader in RNA for agriculture, GreenLight Biosciences arrives in Brazil São Paulo, March 26, 2025 – GreenLight Biosciences, Inc., a pioneer in RNA-based solutions for agriculture, is expanding its operations into Brazil, taking the next step in its mission to offer state-of-the-art crop protection technologies to farmers in one of the world’s largest agri-markets.…
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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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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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Provivi Appoints Corey Huck as CEO to Lead Next Growth Phase
September 1, 2024 marks a significant milestone for Provivi, a trailblazer in pheromone-based biological pest management. The company has announced the appointment of Corey Huck as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding co-founder Pedro Coelho, who will transition to the role of Chief Business Officer (CBO). This leadership change is set to propel Provivi…
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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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How can biostimulants sustainably maintain agriculture productivity
The intersection of agriculture and the environment has been a centuries-long challenge, compelling the use of sustainable agricultural practices in the last several decades to minimize environmental impacts. Several technologies have arisen to help increase sustainability on farms. One of the most promising categories of technologies of this decade for improving agricultural production across the…