Author: Dipti Barve
Boratkar’s remarkable contributions and visionary leadership has left an indelible mark on the industry: Award citation Ravindra Boratkar, Publisher & Managing Editor, BioSpectrum (India and Asia), NUFFOODS Spectrum and AgroSpectrum (India and Asia) was presented the Exemplary Leadership Award in the Exhibition Excellence Awards in the Editor’s Choice category in his capacity as Managing Director of MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications Pvt Ltd., the parent company of all the media brands. Exhibition Excellence Awards are presented annually for various events, exhibitions, conferences seminars, venues and personalities to recognise their contribution and felicitate the distinguished achievers of the sector. The awards are…
By Harshvardhan Bhagchandka , President IPL Biologicals The ag-biologicals market is fuelled by the rising demand for organic food, growing awareness pertaining to health, and the surging trend of sustainability. However, there are some restraints that are making the market participants concerned and are likely to hamper the growth of the industry if not addressed soon. According to the data from UNFPA, 60% of the world population, or over 4.3 billion people, live in the Asia and Pacific region, which is home to China and India, the two most populous nations on earth. As we go forward, it is anticipated…
Sayoc brings a wealth of experience and a fresh global perspective to APSA’s mission to ensure quality seeds for the region and the world. The Asia and Pacific Seed Alliance (APSA) is pleased to welcome Francine Sayoc as its new Executive Director, effective February 1. Ms. Sayoc brings a wealth of experience and a fresh global perspective to APSA’s mission to ensure quality seeds for the region and the world. She most recently served as Communications Manager at the International Seed Federation (ISF) in Nyon, Switzerland, where she led the external and internal communications of the global voice of the…
FMC subsequently appealed to the SPC, seeking a higher damage amount. On November 30, 2023, the SPC ordered the defendants to pay FMC approximately USD 1 million in total damages. FMC Corporation, an agricultural sciences company, announced that the Supreme Court of China (SPC) has ordered several agrichemical manufacturers in China found guilty of patent infringement to pay FMC close to USD 1 million in damages as a result of FMC’s appeal. The amount is among the highest damages awarded in patent infringement suits in China’s pesticide industry in recent times. In September 2022, the Zhengzhou Intermediate Court in the…
Cibus intends to develop a family of traits to address the most significant challenges faced by farmers globally for wheat, focusing initially on disease resistance and nitrogen use efficiency. Cibus, Inc., a leading agricultural technology company that develops and licenses plant traits to seed companies, announced that the Company has successfully regenerated plants from single cells in a wheat cultivar. This is a major breakthrough for Cibus as well as for the industry. This is the third crop toward Cibus’ goal to develop single cell models for the five major crops (canola, rice, wheat, soybean and corn) for the benefit…
Production run-rate of the extract reached greater than the equivalent of 5,000 litres per day of MustGrow’s mustard plant-based biocontrol liquid technology. Canada based MustGrow Biologics Corp. has announced the successful initial commercial run-rate production of its mustard plant-based biocontrol liquid via a contract manufacturer. MustGrow believes this production milestone further validates the Company’s commercialization strategy to initially utilise a third-party contract manufacturer rather than construct its own capital-intensive pilot and/or commercial production facilities. The continuous production run-rate of the extract reached greater than the equivalent of 5,000 litres per day of MustGrow’s mustard plant-based biocontrol liquid technology, which is…
Over 100 years of crop nutrition knowledge will be made available to third parties with YaraFX Insight to help drive the transition towards more sustainable agriculture. Yara International ASA has announced at the 4th World Intelligent Farming Summit, that the company is opening its AgTech portfolio up to third parties through the new agricultural API-solution, YaraFX Insight. The tool will make recommendations based on Yara’s more than 100 years of crop nutrition knowledge, global field trials and over 800 agronomists worldwide, available for integration into third-party digital platforms. YaraFX Insight is an API-based solution that enables farmers worldwide to access…
Research proves natural movement of disease resistance genes and the potential benefit of precise gene editing technology to support sustainability practices and improve farmer yields. Corteva Agriscience announced publication of research confirming the natural movement of disease resistance genes within a corn plant’s genome. The research has implications for the application of new breeding techniques to reduce the devastating impact of plant diseases while improving yield potential and crop resilience. Published in a recent issue of Molecular Plant Pathology, the findings reveal that gene editing tools such as CRISPR can mimic this naturally occurring process, unlocking the ability to relocate…
Initially, the development work is anticipated to progress in Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona, before expanding nationwide across the United States. Canada based MustGrow Biologics Corp. has announced the signing of a Contract Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Oregon-based Bio Ag Product Strategies to develop and commercialize MustGrow’s soil amendment and biofertility technologies, including TerraSanteTM. The Agreement is a non-exclusive contract, leaving MustGrow the ability to seek commercial collaborations and funding partnerships. MustGrow recently outlined its soil amendment (“Soil Amendment) and biofertility (“Biofertility”) development programs, and working with Bio Ag Product Strategies to develop and commercialize these technologies demonstrates the…
By the end of 2025, YaraVita’s capacity will be doubled when the facility is operational. Yara International announced that it will build a new global production plant for specialty crop nutrition products and biostimulants designed to increase yields and improve quality. The plant will be one of the largest in the world for these products, which are crucial for achieving food security and combating climate change. The new plant will allow Yara to increase its footprint in this specialty crop nutrition business, one of the fastest growing markets in agriculture. Sales of YaraVita specialty crop nutrition products and biostimulants have…