PlantiwisePlus India: challenges and opportunities
06 July 2023, India: Agriculture forms the backbone of India’s economy, employing nearly 44% of the workforce. However, farmers in the
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Biologicals
Biologicals covers the latest news, research, product innovations, regulatory developments, and market trends related to biological solutions in agriculture. Find comprehensive coverage of biopesticides, biostimulants, biofertilizers, microbial products, beneficial insects, biocontrol crop protection, soil health solutions, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable farming technologies.
As agriculture increasingly shifts toward sustainable and environmentally responsible production systems, bio products are playing a critical role in improving crop productivity, resilience, and resource efficiency. This category features updates on microbial inoculants, plant growth-promoting microorganisms, disease control, pest management solutions, nutrient-use efficiency technologies, carbon farming initiatives, and climate-smart agriculture innovations. Stay informed about product launches, scientific breakthroughs, regulatory approvals, investments, partnerships, and developments from leading biologicals companies, research institutions, and industry organizations.
Follow the latest insights on biological crop protection, sustainable agriculture, integrated pest management (IPM), soil microbiome research, regenerative farming practices, agri-biotechnology, environmental stewardship, and the growing global biologicals market.
BASF and Vivagro jointly distribute the biological fungicide and insecticide Essen’ciel
05 July 2023, Rome: BASF and Vivagro, an innovative French company focused on agroecological solutions, signed a distribution agreement for the
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CABI and USDA hold workshop in Uganda to promote electronic phytosanitary certificate among AU Member States
05 July 2023, Uganda: CABI has teamed up with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Inter-African Phytosanitary Council of
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CABI scientist co-authors latest edition of Pesticide Use in Cocoa manual
05 July 2023, Africa: CABI scientist Dr Jayne Crozier has co-authored the 4th Edition of the Pesticide Use in Cocoa manual
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Control of scale insects in fruit trees
30 June 2023, USA: Scale insects are a diverse group of small, sap-sucking insects with flat or domed shells. Their lack of
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Workshop explores greater use of Nature-Based Solutions to fight crop pests in Greater Mekong region
28 June 2023, Asia: CABI in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Vietnam Academy of Agricultural
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CTCRI extends the license to extract three bioactive molecules with pesticidal action
Indian biopesticide market is estimated at $705 million in 2022 and growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of
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How does better food processing support food security?
27 June 2023, Ghana: How can better food systems protect food security? We talk to CABI’s food safety scientist, Sydney Phiri, in
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CABI investigates how finance can help boost Africa’s coffee value chain
27 June 2023, Africa: CABI is investigating how finance can help boost Africa’s coffee value chain to maximise the production and export
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Ginkgo Bioworks 2022 Sustainability Report Highlights Progress Towards a More Sustainable and Inclusive Future
26 June 2023, Boston: Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, today published its
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