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A Conversation with Karel Bolckmans President, IBMA • By Roger Tripathi, Editor-in-Chief, BAW Digest December 2025 marks a momentous occasion that many have been anticipating for a long time. To discuss the recent developments in the EU, I spoke with Karel Bolckmans, president of IBMA. This discussion is particularly important from IBMA’s perspective. European farmers…

By Roger Tripathi, Editor in Chief, BAW Digest An interview with Martin Koppert, Chief Business Officer, Koppert Martin Koppert Martin Koppert is the Chief Business Officer and a member of the Executive Board at Koppert Biological Systems, a global pioneer in biological crop protection and natural pollination. In his role, Martin leads Koppert’s global business…

A Collective Movement for BioAg A new chapter in global sustainable agriculture is about to begin. At the 6th BioAgTech World Congress and Expo in Delhi, industry leaders came together with a shared vision. The community called for a formal, unified group to link all BAW Business Units (BUs) and alliance partner services and foster…

PepsiCo, Mars and ADM join forces to scale regenerative agriculture in Poland Poland — September 2025. Global food and agribusiness leaders PepsiCo, Mars, and ADM have announced a multi-stakeholder partnership to accelerate the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices across more than 5,400 hectares of farmland in Poland. The collaboration, one of the first of its…

August 2025 – CHICO Crop Science Co., Ltd. has officially introduced ARPHA GOLD®, a next-generation bio-stimulant designed to enhance root growth, soil health, and nutrient absorption efficiency across a wide range of crops. The product is built around bio-arbuscular mycorrhiza fungal (AMF) technology, delivering powerful benefits for farmers seeking sustainable alternatives to conventional inputs. With…

Evogene Ltd., a leading computational biology and chemistry company dedicated to revolutionizing life-science-based product development, announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. The update reflects not only financial performance but also a significant strategic repositioning of the company. Mr. Ofer Haviv, Evogene’s President and CEO, stated: “Evogene is entering a…

Ottawa, Canada — August 11, 2025: Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has opened a public consultation on a proposed import maximum residue limit (MRL) for the insecticide flupyradifurone in olives, following an application by Bayer CropScience Inc. The official notice, issued on August 6, 2025, clarifies that the request specifically concerns olives treated…

On July 24, 2025, the Government of Argentina made a decisive move to modernize its agricultural input landscape by publishing Resolution 128/2025 in the Official Gazette. This new regulation repeals the earlier Resolution 41/2021, and introduces a refreshed, streamlined, and science-driven regulatory framework for bioinputs. The change reflects Argentina’s broader strategic alignment with global sustainability…

Proven® Seed, the proprietary brand of Nutrien Ag Solutions, is stepping into the 2026 growing season with bold innovation—unveiling four new canola hybrids that are designed to perform under the diverse and demanding conditions of Western Canada. These introductions underscore Proven Seed’s commitment to local testing, farmer-first innovation, and agronomic solutions built from the ground…