Category: News
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AgPlenus Ltd Appoints Dr. Dan Jacob Gelvan as New CEO
AgPlenus Ltd, a renowned global leader in pioneering sustainable crop protection products and a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Dan Jacob Gelvan as its latest Chief Executive Officer, effective February 19, 2024. Dr. Gelvan brings over thirty years of extensive expertise in leading science…
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Biotalys Achieves Milestones and Progress in 2023
Operational Highlights: In 2023, Biotalys demonstrated its commitment to innovation within the biocontrol sector, achieving significant milestones and enhancing internal operations to drive progress in its technology platform and product pipeline. Throughout the year, the company made substantial strides towards the development of its second-generation technology platform, marking a notable advancement in its capabilities. Concurrently,…
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FAO Director-General Calls for Peace and Food Security Prioritization at G20 Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting
FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu, emphasized the critical importance of peace, acknowledgment of the right to food, and the need for reform within multilateral institutions during the G20 Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting held in Brazil over two days. Addressing the first session, focused on the G20’s role in managing conflicts and international tensions, Qu stressed FAO’s…
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Collaborative Effort to Develop Sustainable Herbicide: AgPlenus and Bayer Join Forces in AI-Driven Innovation
AgPlenus Ltd., a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd., has forged a strategic collaboration with Bayer AG to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in the development of a groundbreaking, sustainable herbicide with a broad-spectrum mode of action (MoA), specifically targeting the APTH1 protein. This innovative partnership seeks to tackle pressing challenges faced by farmers, including…
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Pioneering Unity: Standardizing Plant Biostimulant Regulation
The recent approval of a model bill by organizations like the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO), National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), and The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) marks a major achievement in bringing consistency to the burgeoning plant biostimulant sector. This bill, unanimously passed by AAPFCO, aims to establish a…
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The Mosaic Company Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2023 Results
The Mosaic Company reported a net income of $1.2 billion and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.50 for the full year 2023. Adjusted EBITDA(1) for the year was $2.8 billion and adjusted diluted EPS(1) was $3.57. The company reported a fourth-quarter net income of $365 million and diluted EPS of $1.11. Adjusted EBITDA(1) totaled…
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Futureco Bioscience Expands Presence in Latin America with Costa Rica Subsidiary
Futureco Bioscience, a leading Spanish company specializing in biotechnological products for sustainable agriculture, has further solidified its footprint in Latin America with the establishment of a subsidiary in Costa Rica. This strategic move underscores the company’s commitment to global growth and expansion, following recent successes in Mexico and Peru. With Costa Rica’s conducive climate for…
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SAGROPIA: Advancing Sustainable Crop Protection in EU’s Horizon Europe Project
The Horizon Europe project SAGROPIA has successfully launched, marking the beginning of a promising five-year collaborative approach to research and innovation in sustainable crop protection. With a budget of €6 million, SAGROPIA, that counts with Rovensa Next in its consortium of 10 partners, aims to reduce chemical pesticide use by 50% in potato and sugar…
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DEFRA’s Farming Innovation Programme Awards £391k to Eagle Genomics for Groundbreaking Soil Microbiome Research
DEFRA’s Farming Innovation Programme has awarded Eagle Genomics, leveraging science from Rothamsted Research and CABI, a £391k award to explore the vital role of soil microbiomes by analysing data signatures between different agricultural practices and linking these to develop a soil health barometer. The award – to be delivered in partnership with Innovate UK’s Transforming…
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Breaking News: Koppert Secures €140 Million Strategic Investment from HAL Investments to Propel Global Growth
We are thrilled to share groundbreaking news from the agricultural and horticultural industry: Koppert, a leading provider of sustainable solutions, has secured a strategic investment of €140 million in preferred share capital from HAL Investments. This significant investment will be instrumental in accelerating Koppert’s global expansion and fostering innovation in the field of biological pest…