Article Issue: August 2023

EcoStim, a developer and manufacturer of plant biostimulants based in the United Kingdom, has announced plans to expand in North America through a partnership with […]

US-based Locus Agriculture has expanded its biologicals line with the addition of three new products, part of an expansion to the company’s Rhizolizer product line. […]

Vestaron Corporation announced the submission of its second biopesticide, Basin Flex, for registration in Europe through the Dutch Board for the Authorization of Plant Protection […]

Certis Biologicals announced a new global structure and appointed leaders, establishing three distinct regional business units: North America Region; Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia […]

Brazilian research is developing the country's first bioherbicide. The initiative emerged at the Biotec Factory laboratory at the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), and […]

We understand the Brazilian subsidiary of Brandt is to invest around BRL 100 million (USD$21 million) in the construction of a biofactory in Cambé, in […]

USDA research has identified moths that slow the spread of an invasive fern. The invasive Old World climbing fern was introduced to Florida’s ecosystem from […]

Fall armyworm infestations have impacted one of Bangladesh’s most important crops, maize. Using biological control is a viable way to control these pests. But although […]

Verdesian Life Sciences announced Clare Doyle as its new chief executive officer (CEO). She will take the helm of the company in mid-August. Doyle brings […]

Invelop White Protect is the first biostimulant of the COMPO EXPERT group to obtain the CE mark as a "non-microbial plant biostimulant" in the framework […]

Olmix Plant Care has received European accreditation for its foliar biostimulant Agroptim Lagoon. Based on patented Mineral Inducer Process (MIP PLANT) technology, Agroptim Lagoon biostimulant […]

CBC Biogard has acquired Bioplanet, a supplier of natural enemies (insects and mites) for the biocontrol of several pests. Founded in 1985, Bioplanet became the […]

BioBee has inaugurated a new production facility at Sde Eliyahu in northern Israel. The company reports the new facility will enable a higher production capacity […]

Biobest Group N.V. has acquired Austria-based Agrotech Gartenbautechnik. Agrotech was founded in 1998 and is specialized in the supply of horticultural and crop protection products. […]

Biotrop Soluções Bilógicas announced the launch of Stimutrop Premium (indolacetic acid) for sugarcane cultivation in Brazil. The technology was developed to stimulate growth and promote […]

Bio-Gene Technology signed a development and license agreement with STK Bio-Ag Technologies. The agreement formalizes the existing binding term sheet between Bio-Gene and STK in […]

CGIAR research center Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT (Alliance/CGIAR), and Boost Biomes, Inc. announced the initiation of a project to evaluate Boost’s biological products […]

Bedoukian Research Inc. (BRI), a global supplier of agricultural products, and flavor and fragrance ingredients, and Inscripta, Inc., a leader in genome engineering, have announced […]

Bionema Group Ltd. is launching seven new biostimulant products in the UK, including seaweed extracts, humic and fulvic substances, and other natural nutrients that cover […]

Italy-based S.c.a.m. S.p.A., a company that produces and markets organo-mineral fertilizers and biostimulants, has acquired Choncimer Srl, a company specializing in organic and special fertilizers […]

AlgaEnergy completed the incorporation of its agricultural business unit into De Sangosse. The new agricultural business unit, wholly owned by De Sangosse and named AE […]

De Sangosse has acquired a stake in Pertinent Eco-Solutions, based in North Carolina, US, and the exclusive European license for its insecticide and acaricide specialties. […]

Corteva Agriscience and Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. have entered into an exclusive agreement to advance the availability of biological solutions in Europe. Under the agreement, […]

Lavie Bio Ltd., a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. announced a licensing agreement with Corteva Agriscience. The agreement grants Corteva exclusive rights to further develop and […]

3Bar Biologics is expanding its manufacturing capabilities into a 15,000 sq. ft. plant. The new plant will aid the company’s filling, blending, packaging, and shipping […]

Evogene Ltd., a computational biology company targeting life science product discovery, has announced the latest addition to its ChemPass AI tech-engine – described as a […]

AlphaBio Control reports its bioherbicide Sunpower has been given expanded regulatory approval in Italy. A broad-spectrum herbicide, Sunpower is derived from sunflower oil and is […]

Seipasa has obtained new phytosanitary registrations for the biofungicide Fungisei in Italy, Greece, Croatia, Cyprus and Bulgaria, and for the bioinsecticide Pirecris in Croatia. Fungisei […]

AMVAC has added Mandolin plant growth regulator specifically formulated for thinning citrus fruit, to its citrus product portfolio. Mandolin is based on 1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid, Potassium […]