November - December 2022
Biostimulants – the researchDigging into findings on mode of action and more. Treena Hein investigates.
Organic bioactivator unlocks phyticacid chelating potentialResearchers have developed a 100 percent organic “bioactivator” with a biostimulant and plant growth potentiating action that stimulates resistance against pests and diseases. Leonardo Gottems reports.
Update on U.S. regulatory developmentsre. plant biostimulantsKeith Matthews, Attorney at Law with Wiley Rein LLP, provides an update.
Biostimulant NewsSynTech Research Group acquires North America regulatory services provider / Atlántica Agrícola launches Grupo Atlántica / AMVAC: GreenSolutions team, AMVAC Academy launched / Valent BioSciences launches new biostimulant operating unit
Developing a multifunctional microbial inoculant for Brazilian agricultureA report on recent research in Brazil to select and validate bacterial strains with triple action (plant growth promoter, phosphate solubilizer, biocontrol agent) in maize and soybean, with the objective of developing a multifunctional microbial inoculant for Brazilian agriculture.
Biobest takes Bernard Blum AwardThe Bernard Blum Awards were presented at ABIM 2022, held 24-26 October in Basel, Switzerland.
African farmers see value of biocontrolPawpaw farmers in the Kayunga District of Uganda are facing the wrath of a stubborn insect pest, the papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus), a small polyphagous sap sucking insect that attacks leaves and stems to suck on the sap. How is biocontrol helping? A report by NAI Editor Janet Kanters.
CABI BioProtection Portal finds strength in partnershipsIn February 2020, the CABI BioProtection Portal was launched, to provide growers and advisors across the globe with information about commercially available biopesticide and biocontrol products. Dr. Emma Jenner from CABI reveals some of the successes of the portal so far, and the potential for more to come.
Biocontrol NewsThe future of slug control / Syngenta launches digital tool to detect nematodes through satellite images / BVT partners with Agri Spray Drones for biocontrol application
Precision Agriculture NewsCropX Technologies launches continuous nitrogen leaching monitoring capability / Trimble and CLAAS develop next-generation precision farming system / Solinftec unveils new Solix Sprayer robot / OneSoil launches data visualization and mapping solution
Solinftec – global leader in agricultural digitalizationWith 15 years of experience developing digital ag solutions for the largest agricultural operations in the world, Solinftec has its eyes towards the future. NAI Editor Janet Kanters spoke with Guilherme Ferreira, Solinftec’s Chief Sustainability Officer, to discover more about Solinftec and its goal to seek out new ways to reimagine agriculture.
Products and Trends NewsNouryon acquires ADOB Fertilizers / FFAR announces Efficient Fertilizer Consortium / Yara International collaborates on protein degrader technology with Oerth Bio
Iron chelates: a necessity for agriculture inhigh pH soilsBy Dr. Muhammad Imran, Technical Development Manager Micronutrients, Nouryon
Irrigation Association recognizes championsof industryEach year, the Irrigation Association (IA) recognizes excellence in irrigation by presenting awards to deserving individuals and organizations. By Anne Blankenbiller, IA Senior Communications Manager
Irrigation NewsZimbabwe government provides funds for irrigation / DXAS to provide automated irrigation control services for pulse drip irrigation / Aqua-Yield raises $23M
Seeing the lightIndoor, vertical farming is poised to address challenges facing agriculture. Expanding production upwards, and in most cases without any soil, means farmers don’t need hectares that span across horizons to achieve economies of scale and the volumes of produce that make their efforts worthwhile. Lindi Botha writes.
Greenhouse Cropping NewsVertical farming companies commit to industry standards / Smart farming centre opened at Stellenbosch University / New £1million RHS research project to accelerate horticulture’s transition to peat-free / Plenty building world’s largest indoor vertical farm campus
Researchers study how certain bacteria perform photosynthesisBy studying the way two bacteria perform the difficult chemistry of photosynthesis, a team led by Imperial College London researchers have discovered the trade-offs they make when using lower-energy light.
Nutrient uptake considerations under droughtDrought conditions have impacted many growers in 2022 across the North American crop growing regions, which can have an influence on the ability of the crop to uptake nutrients. Karl Wyant, Ph.D., Nutrien Director of Agronomy, discusses how drought can have a negative impact on specific nutrients due to the nature of their uptake mechanism – mass flow.
Agronomics and Economics NewsResearchers use cellulose to develop slow-release fertilizer / ICL expands digital suite in India with ICLeaf / Intelinair, Yara North America collaborate to optimize NUE / Scientists unravel millet genotype-microbiota interaction insights / Sustainable fertilizer production research collaboration underway / Nitricity raises $20 million in Series A funding / New sub-Saharan Africa partnership focuses on agricultural transformation / Summit Nutrients acquires AGVNT
IFDC appoints new president and CEO
Nutrient announces leadership changes
Orr joins Vestaron leadership team
Meyer named CEO of RNAissance Ag
Syngenta Group announces leadership changes
Ceres Imaging names new CEO
