Category: In The Limelight
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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…
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Bio-Agriculture: A Sustainable Solution to Global Food Challenge
Courtesy: AgFunder “There is a need to revisit the concept of mother nature to respect natural resources and use them judiciously while utilizing precision and agtech to obtain maximum output. Agriculture today has to be sustainable, efficient, farmer-centric, satisfactory to consumers, and environmentally friendly; bio-ag, precision ag, agtech, and biotech all have to go hand…
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BioAg World Congress 2023 Reflection
By Daren Coppock, President & CEO Agricultural Retailers Association In early May, I had the privilege of representing Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) in two international meetings – the BioAg Global conference in Brazil and Congreso de Distribuidores del Agro (CDA) in Argentina. It’s always instructive to share information with international peers. Ag Retail Insights from…
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The mode of action of seaweed based plant biostimulants
Recent insights into the mode of action of seaweed-based plant biostimulants In this white paper, the European Biostimulants Industry Council (EBIC) reviews the science on the mode of action of seaweed-based plant biostimulants. Contrary to earlier hypotheses, recent research has shown that the effects of seaweed extracts on plants and their metabolism appear to be…