Category: News
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China’s High-Tech Seeds and Smart Farming Transformation: Safeguarding Harvests Amid Climate Pressures
China is entering a new era of agricultural modernization, where traditional farming methods are being reshaped by genetic science and digital innovation. As extreme weather events intensify and demand for food security rises, the Chinese government is doubling down on two strategic pillars — high-tech seeds and smart farming systems — to future-proof its agriculture…
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Primacy Alpha Earns Certified Biostimulant Label from The Fertilizer Institute
Primacy Alpha® Earns Prestigious Certified Biostimulant Label from The Fertilizer Institute — Verdesian Life Sciences, a global leader in plant health and nutrition solutions, has proudly announced that its innovative product, Primacy Alpha®, has been officially awarded the Certified Biostimulant label by The Fertilizer Institute (TFI). This recognition comes as part of TFI’s Certified Biostimulant…
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GDM ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE AGRELIANT GENETICS
In a landmark move set to reshape the agricultural seed industry across North America, GDM has announced its agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in AgReliant Genetics, a leading provider of corn and soybean seeds in the region. This acquisition brings together two powerhouse organizations with complementary strengths—GDM’s unmatched leadership in soybean genetics and…
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Symbiomics completes Series A funding round led by Corteva to advance next-generation biologicals
Symbiomics, a leading-edge biotechnology company focused on high-performance biological solutions for agriculture, has announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round, led by Corteva Agriscience through its strategic investment platform, Corteva Catalyst. This marks Corteva’s first investment in Brazil via Catalyst and represents a major milestone in Symbiomics’ growth journey. The funding will…
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Hello Nature Announces Major Expansion of Italian Biostimulant Production Facility
Hello Nature has taken a bold leap in its journey toward sustainable agriculture with the announcement of a major expansion of its Italian biostimulant production facility. Reinforcing its commitment to innovation and global food security, the company is set to double its production capacity in Novara, Italy—strengthening its ability to deliver next-generation vegetal peptide-based solutions…
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BASF introduces InVigor Gold, a breakthrough innovation in canola seed
The canola industry is witnessing a pivotal shift as BASF unveils its latest innovation—InVigor® Gold. Developed through decades of cutting-edge research, this breakthrough hybrid seed is set to transform canola farming across North America. With exceptional heat tolerance, disease resistance, and LibertyLink® herbicide tolerance, InVigor Gold opens up new cultivation zones and economic potential for…
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Greg Peton to Lead Pivot Bio’s Coastal Region, Helping More Farmers Optimize Crop Nutrition
Pivot Bio, one of the world’s most innovative agtech companies, has announced the appointment of Greg Peton as the Regional Sales Leader for its Coastal Region. In this new role, Peton will lead sales operations across a significant geographic territory spanning Texas through the Carolinas and into the Northeast — including key agricultural states like…
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BioFirst Appoints Bart Sosef as President of Plant Products Division to Strengthen Global Sustainability Leadership
BioFirst Group, a global leader in sustainable horticulture and agriculture crop management solutions, has announced the appointment of Bart Sosef as the new President of its Plant Products Division. This strategic appointment signifies BioFirst’s deepening commitment to delivering innovative, effective, and environmentally conscious solutions across global farming systems. Bart Sosef will also become a member…
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CropLife Brasil Champions Pesticide Reform at Senagri 2025
At the 2025 edition of Senagri, one of Brazil’s premier national forums for agricultural regulation and sustainability, CropLife Brasil took center stage in advocating for modern, science-based pesticide legislation and responsible stewardship initiatives. Modern Legislation to Support Innovation CropLife Brasil highlighted the significant progress made under Federal Law 14.785/2023, a transformative piece of legislation that…
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AgroSpheres and Wilbur-Ellis Announce Launch of FUN-THYME™: A Broad-Spectrum Biofungicide Powered by AgriCell® Technology
AgroSpheres Launches FUN-THYME™: A Broad-Spectrum Biofungicide Powered by AgriCell® Technology June 24, 2025 – AgroSpheres, a leading biotechnology company in the field of sustainable crop protection, has officially announced the launch of FUN-THYME™, a broad-spectrum biofungicide developed using its proprietary AgriCell® encapsulation technology. The product is designed to deliver effective control of key fungal pathogens…