September-October 2021
Brazilian probiotic technology looks promising for soy and corn yields. A new technology for the cultivation and development of microbiomes, also known as projected ecosystems or probiotic blends, has been developed in Brazil. NAI Contributor Leonardo Gottems writes.
South Australian growers develop new worm biostimulant / ICL Group launches ICL Planet Startup Hub / Plant Health Care signs UK distribution agreement for Harpin αβ / Cuba to increase biopesticide production capacity / Mergers and acquisitions
STK drops generics to focus on biologicals
Botanical-based crop protection and aquaculture company STK Bio-Ag Technologies has dropped its generic sales to focus on botanical and hybrid crop protection products. Luke Hutson, chief editor with New AG International spoke with Yair Nativ, vice-president of sales with STK to learn more.
Syngenta Biologicals – Connecting science with nature New AG International speaks to Corey Huck, Head of Global Biologicals at Syngenta, who will be presenting at upcoming ABIM.
Biocontrol for Cape ivy becomes established in U.S. / Futureco Bioscience receives European patent for new biopesticide / New Zealand project offers hope in war against weeds
Rolling Robots To do sustainable farming that can also deliver yields, a complete service needs to be designed from the ground up. New AG International editor Janet Kanters speaks with the Small Robot Company’s Ben Scott-Robinson who says to make sustainable farming work with millions of crop plants per field requires a radically different approach.
Scottish company develops precision farming tool to tackle grassland weeds / John Deere acquires autonomous tech startup Bear Flag Robotics / Precision Planting acquires Headsight business / CropX acquires Dacom Farm Intelligence / AGCO pilots Precision Ag Line (PAL) support service for farmers
Pastures New Brazil’s BioTrop has launched a bio-product for pastures. New AG International learns more about the company and the product from CEO Antonio Zem.
IFFCO launches liquid urea nano fertilizer IFFCO, one of the largest fertilizer producers in India, has launched a new product that it refers to as a urea nano fertilizer. New AG International’s chief editor Luke Hutson reports.
App to help African farmers defeat crop pests / Returning nitrogen to soils without chemicals
Under is better? Subsurface drip irrigation on the rise
A look under the soil at subsurface drip irrigation – its current use and future potential as global water availability stretches to its limits. Treena Hein writes.
2021 Irrigation Show promises high-energy exhibit hall By Deborah M. Hamlin
Growing Tasmania’s agricultural value through irrigation / $US40M granted for irrigation development in Madagascar
Sokovo launches state-of-the-art vertical farm in Dubai Industrial City / Improving Caribbean region access to affordable fresh food / Canada’s VegPro International to build first greenhouse / New greenhouse complex to be built in Tyumen, Russia region
Ukraine – Land of Black Gold This issue's regional report is on Ukraine, a big agricultural exporter and becoming big in biologicals. Did you know it's one of the biggest biofertilizer markets in Europe?
Nanobubble-infused fertilizer a game-changer Nanobubble, technology is rapidly emerging as a next-generation tool for precision agriculture. Generating significant market value in other industry sectors, its use in agriculture delivers new possibilities for improved fertilizer performance, resulting in greater profitability and sustainability. New AG International editor Janet Kanters writes.
State of flux - understanding nutrient recycling between plant and soil Contributing Editor Dr Oded Achilea reports.
Coleman Garrison named IA government and public affairs director Cord Nunez new sales director at HPNow Groundwork BioAg expands leadership team AgBiTech appoints Dr. Shachi Gurumayum as head of business development Nathan Klages joins Syngenta Canada Certis Biologicals expands international personnel
