Article Issue: March 2015

At the initiative of INRA (l’Institut national de la recherche agronomique), a number of stakeholders in the French research, R&D and innovation have joined forces […]

De Sangosse initiated its JV laboratory, called BioPlantProtect, with University Paul Sabatier in Toulouse (France). The lab will focus on research on biocontrol. This move […]

SipcamAdvan announced new biostimulants at Commodity Classic 2015 which will launch in 2015 after demonstrating promise for improving corn, bean and cereal quality and yields. […]

Sumi Agro France announced it will start distributing Kelpack, an Ecklonia Maxima based seaweed extract produced by the South African company Kelp Products.

Crop Microclimate Management launched a proprietary mode-of-action product to the U.S. corn and soybean market to enhance crop productivity by reducing the impact of extreme […]

Compo France launched two Andermatt Biocontrol products in the French organic farming market: Madex Twin (biological insecticide based on bacillovirus) and Helicovex, whose active ingredient […]

In order to reduce the sensitivity of grape vines to climate changes, Goemar, a member of the Arysta LifeScience Group, is launching in the French […]

Valagro's Global R&D research team developed the main guidelines for development of future research activities in the course of the meeting held recently in Phoenix, […]

Arysta LifeScience India has launched OPTEINE® natural biostimulant in select areas of India. OPTEINE, a foliar-applied product of Goёmar, is shown to improve greening and […]

BRANDT is sponsoring its first race in an international motorsports series to grow brand awareness in Brazil. A leading agriculture retailer and manufacturer of agricultural […]

Common baking ingredients may offer a way to bolster the effectiveness of Cydia pomonella granulovirus (CpGV), a commercial biocontrol agent that’s used to control codling […]

Spain has granted emergency use approval for biopesticides based on two strains of the fungus, Aerobasidium pullulans, the regional farmers union of Aragon, UAGA reports. […]

Jim Blome, President & CEO of Bayer CropScience L.P. and Head of Crop Protection for its North American region, has joined the Board of Directors […]

The EPA announced in the 20 February 2015 Federal Register the establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the […]

Westbridge Agricultural Products announced that California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CA DPR) has approved Suppress® Herbicide EC, EPA Reg. No. 51517-9, for use in California. […]

The Stockton Group, announced that its Timorex Gold biofungicide has received approval for coffee in Mexico and for greenhouse and outdoor use in fruits and […]

Exosect Ltd has been granted a patent in Canada for seed treatment for oilseeds, using its proprietary technology platform, Entostat. Entostat is an electrostatic, dry […]

Arysta LifeScience Limited announced that Platform Specialty Products Corporation has completed its previously announced acquisition of Arysta LifeScience for approximately $3.51 billion, subject to working […]

French Biocontrol stakeholders in public and private sector launched a consortium to boost research and innovation. At the initiative of INRA (l’Institut national de la […]

Valent BioSciences Corporation announced the acquisition of Mycorrhizal Applications, Inc. Mycorrhizal inoculation increases plant productivity by forming a symbiotic relationship with plant roots. The acquisition […]

On 2 March 2015 the International Federation of Biocontrol/Biopesticides Associations (IFBBA) organized its first conference in Fresno, California. The IFBBA is the global umbrella organization […]

ILSA S.p.A. announced a novel method for the extraction and enzymatic hydrolysis of bioactive molecules from plant sources. The new extraction approach uses technology borrowed […]

With a history dating back to 1861, T.Stanes has had a presence in agriculture for longer than most other biopesticide and biostimulant companies. What has […]

AgriMetis LLC announced the close of a $7.3m Series A financing led by Syngenta Ventures and Acidophil, LLC. “Natural products are tailor-made by nature for […]

The last time we had an interview with Agrinos in December 2013, the Board was seeking a new Group CEO. When did you join Agrinos […]

Plant Impact has raised £6.2mln in a placing with existing and new institutional investors. The proceeds will partially fund investments into new products and technologies […]

With the introduction of AgriTrap, Koppert is expanding its range of products for insect pests. AgriTrap is a product based on natural polysaccharides with a […]

Andermatt Biocontrol established its Brazilian subsidiary Andermatt do Brasil in January 2015 and appointed Markus Ritter as Managing Director. Andermatt Biocontrol is expanding its worldwide […]

Biobest expands its bumblebee range with Turbo hives. The Turbo hive is particularly suitable for pollination of outdoor crops with a short and high blooming […]

Valagro enters the biological pesticide sector and strengthens its commitment to providing its customers with sustainable solutions for enhanced crop productivity. Valagro S.p.A, a global […]

COMPO, one of the leading suppliers of branded goods for home and garden, sells its EXPERT business to XIO Group, a global alternative investments firm. […]

On 2 March 2015 the International Federation of Biocontrol/Biopesticides Associations (IFBBA) organized its first conference in Fresno, California. The IFBBA is the global umbrella organization […]

Valent BioSciences Corporation (VBC), announced today it has acquired Mycorrhizal Applications, Inc. (MA), the world's largest producer of mycorrhizal fungal inoculum. Mycorrhizal inoculation increases plant […]