Author: Dipti Barve
The Felujit, an innovative fungicide will be available across key rice-growing states in the country starting from July. Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of agriculture and healthcare, announced the launch of Felujit, an innovative fungicide designed to provide protection to all plant parts against sheath blight in paddy cultivation. The product will be available across key rice-growing states in the country starting from July. As the agricultural sector grapples with increasing challenges from pests and diseases, Felujit, with its unique formulation combining Penflufen and Tebuconazole, is set to transform the way farmers manage…
This transaction marks an important milestone for Vilmorin & Cie, enabling to further focus on its strategic priorities and to reinforce its other territories as it continues advancing on its Ambition 2030 roadmap. The seed companies KWS and Limagrain announced the sale of their North American Joint Venture (JV) AgReliant Genetics to GDM, a global leader in plant genetics. The three companies signed a binding agreement. The AgReliant Genetics Joint Venture (50/50) was established in 2000 between Limagrain and KWS. AgReliant specializes in research, production, and sale of seeds and offers high-performance varieties for corn, soybeans and other seeds across…
This agreement aims to expand the strategic use of drone technology in institutional security, operational preparedness, and capacity building. International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Davao Unmanned Aerial Solutions (DUAS) strengthened their longstanding partnership by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at IRRI Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. This agreement aims to expand the strategic use of drone technology in institutional security, operational preparedness, and capacity building. The partnership also opened opportunities to leverage technology for joint research and innovation initiatives in support of IRRI’s broader mission. As a leading drone technology company, DUAS has worked closely with IRRI for…
The partnership will provide a framework for collaboration in the delivery of strategic initiatives to support the African Union’s Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). AKADEMIYA2063 and IFDC recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to leverage research to inform policy action toward advancing Africa’s food security ambitions. The partnership will provide a framework for collaboration in the delivery of strategic initiatives to support the African Union’s Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), the continent’s agrifood system transformation framework, including planning and implementation processes of the Kampala CAADP Declaration, and the Nairobi Declaration on the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health…
Maersk’s new platform offers a centralised, AI-powered approach to customs and tariff management. A.P. Moller – Maersk announced the launch of “Maersk Trade & Tariff Studio”, a new digital solution designed to help global cargo owners regain control in an increasingly volatile trade environment. As global trade faces a paradigm shift marked by rising tariffs, regulatory scrutiny, and disrupted customs processes, Maersk’s new platform offers a centralized, AI-powered approach to customs and tariff management. For decades, global trade benefited from declining tariffs and fewer barriers. But for now, that has been put on hold. Today’s environment is defined by unpredictability,…
The renewable energy project in Singapore supports Nouryon’s broader climate goals to reduce its absolute Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 40 per cent by 2030 compared to 2019. Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, announced a long-term agreement and the successful commissioning of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at its two production facilities on Jurong Island, in Singapore. Developed and installed by EDP Renewables APAC (EDP), this project marks the completion of Nouryon’s first power purchase agreement and onsite solar project in Singapore, representing a milestone in the Company’s global sustainability journey. The new solar PV systems have…
New partnership streamlines conservation planning and unlocks financial incentives for nitrogen efficiency practices. Pivot Bio, one of the world’s leading innovative agtech companies, and Taranis, the global leader in AI-powered crop intelligence, announced a new partnership to support growers in adopting sustainable nutrient management practices through the Taranis Conservation™ program. This collaboration will enable Pivot Bio’s dealer network to offer Taranis Conservation services to help growers unlock NRCS funding for regenerative practices like soil testing, nitrogen stabilizers and variable rate technology. The partnership is focused specifically on enhancing growers’ access to CSP and EQIP programs by supporting the use of…
Sakata EMEA is one of the first seed companies in the world to choose polymers made from renewable natural raw materials. Japan based Sakata EMEA markets uncoated and coated seeds. As of 1st April 2025 (as stock is gradually cleared), the film applied to coated seeds no longer contains microplastics: it is now 100 per cent biosourced and biodegradable. Beginning in June 2025, the film applied to coated seeds sold by Sakata will no longer contain microplastics, as they will replace it with a coating that is 100 per cent bio-based and biodegradable. Sakata EMEA has decided to anticipate European…
Companies enter market development agreement for novel approach to reducing toxic elements in food. Wilbur-Ellis, a leading provider of innovative solutions for agriculture, announced that it has entered a US market development agreement with Talam Biotech, a biological technologies start-up, for Talam’s natural microbial approach to reducing heavy metal uptake by crops. “Reducing exposure to heavy metals in food demands a system-wide approach that starts at the farm,” said John Chrosniak, Talam Biotech Chief Executive Officer. “Collaboration with agriculture innovation leaders like Wilbur-Ellis is key to unlocking the potential of our technology.” Talam researchers have developed a technology that uses…
The report highlights herbicides as the fastest-growing segment, driven by cost-effective manufacturing. Key markets include the US and Brazil, with Japan emerging as the second-largest destination for herbicides. After steadily rising from FY2020 to FY2023, India’s agrochemical exports experienced a sharp year-on-year decline of nearly 22 per cent in FY2024 due to global destocking and pricing pressures. However, a moderate rebound is expected in FY2025, with improving demand and inventory normalisation, according to latest Rubix report. The US and Brazil retained their spots as the top two export destinations for Indian insecticides and fungicides over the past five years. However,…