June-July 2021
Biostimulants
BioAg merger and acquisition activity: trends in 2021
Consolidation activity has been stronger than ever in the bio sector for more than five years. Indeed, substantial amalgamation forces remain intact in both the biostimulant and biocontrol sectors as the synergies that can be achieved in this fragmented, but high-growth sector remain substantial. Mark Trimmer, co-founder and managing partner with DunhamTrimmer, provides an outlook.
Brazil creates the National Bio-Inputs Program
The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA) recently announced the creation of the National Bio-Inputs Program (PNB), with the objective of boosting the use and market of biological fertilizers and pesticides in the country. Freelance writer Leonardo Gottems interviews the initiative’s coordinator.
Insight from Farm to Fork
Ahead of the Farm to Fork virtual conference later this month, Tradecorp expands on the company's planned conference presentation.
Biostimulant news
Syngenta and Valagro pull out of SICIT transaction / New seaweed-based bioinput improves plant growth and defense / Invaio Sciences and Fundecitrus collaborate to combat citrus greening / Kula Bio to advance sustainable agriculture / Tradecorp and Landlab launch Biotool / De Sangosse acquires Fertiplus France / Corteva and Elemental Enzymes collaborate on abiotic stress mitigation technology
Plant Protection
Botanical Solution Inc. plans further expansion into LATAM markets
Botanical Solution Inc., producer of Botristop, a biofungicide derived from plant extract, is set to continue its partnership with Syngenta and commercialize the product in the Peruvian and Mexican markets. Luke Hutson, chief editor with New AG International, spoke with co-founder and CEO Gaston Salinas about this development and the company’s expansion plans.
Emerald ash borer focus of two studies
The emerald ash borer (EAB) has become the most devastating invasive forest insect in the United States, killing hundreds of millions of ash trees at a cost of hundreds of millions of dollars. New AG International editor Janet Kanters reports.
Biocontrol NEWS
Rise of the ‘robo-plants’/FBSciences expands its biopesticide offerings
Precision Ag NEWS
New invention can distinguish harmful insects from helpful ones/Stoller and Cromai partner in AI
Leader’s Profile
Delta-T Devices: Measurement technology for environmental science
Cambridge, UK-based Delta-T Devices has been at the forefront of measurement technology for environmental science since 1971. New AG International chief editor Luke Hutson speaks with Dr. John Newstead, the company’s director, soil and environmental scientist and technical sales engineer.
Products & Trends
MKP – another container king
Continuing the New AG International series looking at the international trade in water-soluble fertilizers, it is the turn of MKP – monopotassium phosphate. This fertilizer is a regular in greenhouse production, and elsewhere is also used as a food preservative and its optical properties mean MKP can be used in laser applications. New AG International’s chief editor Luke Hutson reports.
Products & Trends NEWS
Maire Tecnimont Group to build fertilizer plant powered by renewables in Kenya / New Savannah facility expands production of Pursell controlled-release technology / Saskatchewan to get new SOP capacity after SMMI project gets green light / Acron to enter calcium nitrate market with new capacity
Irrigation
Agricultural water technology leading the way for sustainability
NAI contributor Jeremy Stroud writes about the unsung heroes of agricultural water technology: monitors, pumps and treatments.
Irrigation NEWS
Scientists propose improvements to precision crop irrigation / Harvesting air moisture for irrigation / Irrigation benefits newly planted and established peach trees / Solar panels over canals can save money, energy and water
Greenhouse Cropping NEWS
3rd International Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge / iUNU to accelerate global adoption of LUNA platform by commercial greenhouses / BioTherm expands to South America
Regional Report
Med tech – How Greece is bringing hi-tech agriculture to the Mediterranean
The agriculture of Greece is as varied as its climate. Across the country, there’s a range of output you’d expect to find for a country famous for its products and cuisine, all combining to form a diverse agricultural sector. New AG International chief editor Luke Hutson writes.
Agronomics & Economics NEWS
Fungi could manipulate bacteria to enrich soil with nutrients / How plants fine their symbiotic partners / The first AI virtual assistant for sustainable farming / FertiGroe increases nutrient uptake and reduces production costs of sugarcane / Nitrogenase converts nitrogen into ammonia
People & Events
New CEO at Pluton Biosciences New appointments at Belchim Schouten new CEO at Agriterra Atlántica Agrícola names new CEO New CEO at Nutrien BioConsortia appoints Vosnidou IP & Portfolio Strategist Lavie Bio names vice president commercial Warren joins A&L Biological New appointments at UPL Brazil
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Robots usage in agriculture Fertilizer usage on Brazilian coffee Biocontrol – latest developments Sub-surface drip irrigation News, Leader Profile, Regional Report
