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UPM Biochemicals and Södra accelerate the commercialisation of innovative lignin-based solutions
UPM Biochemicals will be one of the first customers to benefit from Södra’s groundbreaking kraft lignin production when the forest-owner association’s plant in Mönsterås, Sweden, comes on stream in 2027. Södra’s new plant will not only be the first commercial kraft lignin production facility in Sweden but also the largest of its kind worldwide. UPM…
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Successful Farming Highlights Meristem’s Launch of EPA-Approved METALAXYL ST with Bio-Capsule at Commodity Classic
Meristem’s introduction of EPA-approved METALAXYL ST via the Bio-Capsule garnered attention from Successful Farming (SF) as one of seven notable new products unveiled at this year’s Commodity Classic in Houston, Texas. In an article by SF reporter Noah Rohlfing, the event was praised for its array of new products, with over 15 companies presenting from…
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Women in Agriculture : Lisa Nunez Safarian
Lisa Nunez Safarian leads commercial, manufacturing, and product development at Pivot Bio. Dedicating her career to advancing agriculture and helping farmers achieve better outcomes, Lisa oversees the day-to-day operations to ensure we are meeting the nitrogen needs of our customers. Before joining Pivot Bio, Lisa held several leadership positions at Bayer and Monsanto. Most recently,…
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Biofertilizers: Boosting Soil Health and Crop Productivity
Biofertilizers are emerging as a catalyst for change in the agriculture industry. These organic alternatives are often overlooked but are proving to be an eco-friendly and sustainable way to nourish crops. By enhancing soil health and boosting crop productivity, biofertilizers are transforming traditional farming practices and offering a promising narrative of harmony between human cultivation…
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Natale’s To The Point
The Agriculture of the future comes back to the past: a look at the EU paradox Giuseppe Natale I am lucky to be born in Italy, one of the founding countries of the European community. I love Europe for all it represents in terms of values, culture, style, and quality of life. At the same…
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Pam’s Refelction: Back to Basics
May-Jun At the June Biological Summit in Salinas, California, The Mixing Bowl revealed a map of the universe of biologicals companies. Though the map has 1200 companies but is not complete, as it is already very crowded and more could not be added. Many companies operate in multiple categories, increasing the complexity.Clearly the industry is…
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Leadership Challenges Within BioAg Companies
Navigating the leadership journey with resilience, authenticity, and a sense of purpose Introduction Feeding our rapidly growing global population, nearing 8 billion, is a paramount challenge. BioAg, rooted in ecological balance and diversity, offers a pivotal solution. Agriculture companies recognize the urgency of transitioning to BioAg, with increasing interest and investment from the sector. This…
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BioAgTech World Congress 2024
The 5th BioAgTech World Congress: Uniting the Global BioAg Community The 5th BioAgTech World Congress is set to take center stage from April 22nd to April 26th, 2023, at the North Carolina Convention Centre in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. This prestigious event, organized in cooperation with North Carolina State University, the North Carolina Plant Sciences…
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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…