Category: News
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Driving Innovation: Embracing the European Commission’s Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative
Rovensa Next, committed to shaping a sustainable future for agriculture, has announced its partnership with the Biocontrol Coalition. This collaboration aims to support farmers in their green transition by advocating for reevaluating of the European Union’s regulatory framework on biocontrol. The goal is to provide farmers with a greater number of effective tools to manage…
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Industry Associations Welcome European Commission Initiative to Boost Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing
The European Commission Initiative Boosting Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing in the EU is welcomed by Industry associations and organisations working to innovate, apply and scale biotechnology and biomanufacturing within multiple sectors. Action for biotechnology and biomanufacturing is of critical importance across industrial and research ecosystems as they respond to future needs. It is integral to the…
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Sustainable Farming Empowerment: DeHaat’s Vision and Innovations Unveiled at BioAgTech World Congress
DeHaat, a prominent player in the Indian AgriTech sector, recently underscored its dedication to driving sustainability in Indian agriculture at the BioAgTech World Congress. During the enlightening session, Kamlesh Sharma, Senior Vice President – Agri Input, highlighted DeHaat’s vision and operational strategies aimed at promoting sustainable farming practices. With a focus on farmer-centric supply chain…
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Data sharing initiatives promoted by CABI with partners in Ethiopia
A CABI team have highlighted their work on enabling FAIR and responsible data practices at a workshop in Ethiopia. The workshop focused on raising awareness on the recently adopted data sharing initiatives Soil and Agronomy Data Sharing (SADS) directive and the National Soil Information System (NSIS). Dr Negussie Efa, CABI’s representative in Ethiopia, and Mike…
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Peter Eckes, Former CTO of BASF Agricultural Solutions, to Chair Harpe Bioherbicide Board
Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc., an agricultural technology company focused on providing natural and sustainable herbicide solutions, announced that Dr. Peter Eckes, former President of BASF leading Crop Protection R&D, Seed and Trait R&D and Regulatory in the Agricultural Solutions division, has joined its board and will serve as board chairperson. “We’re thrilled to bring Peter’s…
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AMVAC® and Plant Health Care® Collaborate to Introduce Innovative Crop Solutions in China
AMVAC, a leading agricultural company, has partnered with Plant Health Care to bring cutting-edge fertilizer products to China’s agricultural market. This collaboration aims to enhance crop health and yield through the integration of Plant Health Care’s Harpinαβ technology into novel fertilizer formulations. With a shared commitment to sustainable agriculture, both companies are poised to revolutionize…
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IdeeLab Joins the Ginkgo Technology Network to Provide Agriculture Companies in Brazil with End-to-End Product Development & Manufacturing Service
IdeeLab Biotechnology, a Brazilian company focused on agricultural innovations, has partnered with Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA) to join the Ginkgo Technology Network. This collaboration aims to enhance R&D outcomes in biological solutions for agriculture. The Ginkgo Technology Network, a global ecosystem of technology partners, aims to drive innovation in customer R&D programs. IdeeLab’s expertise in…
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Ginkgo Bioworks Announces Acquisition of AgBiome’s Platform Assets
Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, announced the acquisition of AgBiome’s platform assets, including over 115,000 fully sequenced and isolated strains, over 500 million unique gene sequences, and relevant functional data and metadata, as well as AgBiome’s development pipeline. These assets will be integrated into Ginkgo…
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Expanded Crop and Disease Uses Approval for ProBlad® Verde Fungicide
Sym-Agro has announced that the California CDPR has approved the expanded crop and disease uses of ProBlad® Verde fungicide. As a result of this approval, ProBlad is now registered for use on Blueberries and Caneberries for the management of disease. This label expansion increases the range of California commercial crops including grapes, almonds, strawberries, tomatoes, and…