June - July 2024
When it comes to the regulation of bio products, variation across regions and countries is a standard feature. Giel Tettelaar, Chairman at EFCI Register, a notified body, gave an overview of where we were with the Fertilising products regulation (FPR) 2019/1009 at the New AG International Annual event in Berlin in April. You can listen to why Tettelaar feels that the FPR is at an interesting juncture. Looking beyond Europe, New AG International spoke to Guillermo Aponte who gave some perspective on the registration process for crop protection products in Bolivia including biopesticides.
Plant biostimulants and the FPR Elodie Lebastard, Senior Consultant, Prospero & Partners, presents a realistic look at what still needs to be done.
Is there finally a solution to the U.S. plant biostimulants conundrum in the offing? To those who have long laboured to attempt to find a way out of the labyrinth that is the U.S. regulatory scheme applicable to plant biostimulants, it appears that the first actual meaningful light in this tunnel may in fact have appeared. Keith Matthews writes.
Biostimulant News First two biostimulants certified under TFI program / UPM launches new biostimulant product range / Status plant biostimulant CE certified under EU Fertilising Products Regulation / Pursell Agri-Tech files patent for biodegradable coating that can incorporate biostimulant / Funding to develop a made-in-New Zealand biostimulant / BASF and Anhui Huaheng Biotechnology join forces to develop biostimulants / BioPrime and Yara India collaborate on biostimulant Chiron
Unleashing the power of protein-based biocontrol products A new frontier in pest management is emerging, harnessing the power of nature's own defense mechanisms: antibody-based biocontrol products. These products harness the power of proteins to disrupt the lifecycle, reproduction or metabolic processes of specific pests or pathogens. Janet Kanters writes.
GreenLight Biosciences pioneers RNA technology in agriculture In a groundbreaking stride towards revolutionizing agricultural practices, GreenLight Biosciences, a biotechnology company founded in 2008, has emerged as a trailblazer in RNA research. Janet Kanters reports.
Renaissance BioScience innovates pest control with yeast-based RNA technology Renaissance BioScience Corp., a pioneering force in agricultural innovation, is making strides with its groundbreaking yeast-based RNA platform technology aimed at revolutionizing pest control. Janet Kanters reports.
EPA, FDA, and USDA issue joint regulatory plan for biotechnology The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have developed a plan to update, streamline, and clarify their regulations and oversight mechanisms for products of biotechnology.
Biological uptake in South Africa raring to go The biologicals industry in South Africa is currently undergoing a meteoric rise as farmers seek more sustainable solutions to food production. Two factors, common to many new industries, are however putting the brakes on greater expansion: regulations and know-how. Lindi Botha writes.
Biocontrol NewsSpider venom to be developed into an insecticide against locusts
Precision Agriculture NewsAGCO launches precision ag portfolio, PTx / Construction begins on precision ag research center / Aston University receives funding for crop remote sensing / xFarm Technologies forms partnership with Greenfield Technologies,
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Novonesis: Worldwide biosolutionsfor agriculture In late January 2024, the combination of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen was successfully completed, creating Novonesis – a global biosolutions company with a broad biological toolbox and a diversified portfolio. The combined group operates a global network of R&D and application centers as well as manufacturing sites. New AG International connected with Tina Sejersgård Fanø, Executive Vice President of Planetary Health Biosolutions at Novonesis to learn more.
Canadian researchers develop ‘bioplastic’ pellet as a fertilizer Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada have developed a plastic-like material that can absorb excess nutrients from water and be used as a fertilizer when it decomposes. Janet Kanters reports.
North Star New production capacity in Europe offers a guiding light to increasing the resilience in the continent’s fertilizer supply. Using byproducts from other industries and a low carbon footprint, Cinis Fertilizer is producing potassium sulphate at its brand-new factory. New AG International travelled to northern Sweden and attended the inauguration ceremony. Luke Hutson writes.
Fertigation: Innovating agriculture’shidden gem In the vast expanse of modern agriculture, where every innovation holds the promise of greater efficiency and yield, fertigation emerges as both a beacon of hope and a realm of challenges. NAI editor Janet Kanters spoke with Jackson Stansell, founder and CEO of Sentinel Fertigation, on the evolving landscape of fertigation.
Smart Irrigation Month celebrates the people behind efficient irrigation By Nathan Bowen, IA Advocacy and Public Affairs Vice President.
Dig Deeper: Subsoiling impacts irrigation efficiency more than conventional conservation From a thousand-foot view the recommended formula for increased on-farm soil health sounds surprisingly simple: cover crops plus reduced tillage equals more soil organic matter and greater water infiltration. For farmers in the Mississippi Delta hoping to preserve a unique legacy of highly productive soils and vast water resources, conscious conservation can be a bit more complex. Raney Rapp writes.
Irrigation News Protecting blueberry bloom from extreme heat using overhead irrigation / Clay-based irrigation technology could slash water use / New ‘deep learning’ model predicts water and energy demands in agriculture with accuracy
Greenhouse Cropping NewsNew project to promote geothermal greenhouses in New Zealand / Vertical Future to develop prototype to grow crops in space
Blazing a bio trail Brazil has been hailed as a market leader in the adoption of products, especially when it comes to using microbes for abiotic stress and biocontrol on row crops. The history of Brazil using nitrogen-fixation products, known as inoculants, in agriculture dates to the 1960s. Regulation and standards were not far behind. So how has this early regulatory scene helped to set the foundation for the biologicals market we see today in Brazil and what’s coming next?
Brazilian technology uses biological fertilization to restructure soils A Brazilian company in the bio-inputs sector has been standing out with its "Microgeo" biological fertilization technology. It is a balanced component that nourishes, regulates and maintains the continuous production of biological fertilizer through a process called continuous liquid composting (CLC). Leonardo Gottems writes.
Salinity impacts on crop production By Lyle Cowell, Senior Agronomist, Nutrien and Karl Wyant, Director of Agronomy, Nutrien.
Agronomics and Economics News AgriGuide: for pesticide and biopesticidedata collection
Flagship appoints Amy O'Shea as CEO-Partner and CEO of Invaio Sciences
Chris Turner joins Pivot Bio as chief commercial officer
Prospero & Partners name new senior consultant
FMC Corporation appoints executive leaders North America, Latin America
Franz Prieschl joins Agri Sciences Biologicals
Staphyt appoints director of operations for Europe
Phospholutions appoints James Ortíz as chief commercial officer
CropLife America announces new vice president of government relations
Manish Sirohi appointed CEO of DECCO WW
Elicit Plant appoints Slavica Djonovic as chief scientific officer
Custom Agronomics appoints new CEO
Biological innovations
Advancements in bioherbicides
Regenerative agriculture
Biocontrol applied by drones
Regional Report: Vietnam
Irrigation projects around the world
