September - October 2023
Scientists to ensure greener barley crops still fit for whiskyMalt whisky and cereal experts at the UK’s Heriot-Watt University are testing barley grown with biostimulants to make sure it’s still fit for Scotland’s national drink.
Biostimulant NewsEcoStim expands to North America / S.c.a.m. S.p.A. acquires Choncimer Srl/ Bio Huma Netics rebrands as Huma, Inc. / Bionema launches biostimulant range.
Biopesticide resistanceThe arrival of various biopesticide options on the market in recent years has meant that farmers could sleep a little more soundly, but it was inevitable. Resistance is now emerging for these products, as it has for conventional insecticides. Treena Hein reports.
Branching OutA new academic paper presents a Data Decision tree and risk-based flow chart to help identify potential risk when using natural substances in plant protection. New AG International found out more from the authors.Biocontrol NewsSamurai wasp biocontrol against BMSB / CABI, FA Bio and CHAP partner on feasibility study / Combatting spotted lanternfly
Modular technology: The building blocks of a bright futureBy Tim van der Leck, Regional Sales Manager North West Europe, Topcon AgriculturePrecision Agriculture NewsAutonomous robot to stave off spotted lanternflies.
Nanofertilizers: Hype or Hope? There’s been quite a bit of talk about nanofertilizers within the agriculture industry, especially in the crop production sector. Editor Janet Kanters looks more closely at this emerging technology.Products and Trends NewsLucent Bio launches biodegradable nutrient delivery system / Nutrient delivery to crop leaves through nanomaterial surface roughness engineering
2023 Irrigation Show offers innovation, education and connecting By Stephanie Clark, CEM, IA Strategic & Business Development Vice President Irrigation NewsValmont to acquire HR Products
Greenhouse Cropping NewsWUR researchers grow cucumbers using artificial intelligence / Freshbay announces geothermal agriculture project
Brazil, US signed agreement to develop fertilizer technologiesDuring its 50th anniversary celebration, Embrapa (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation) announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with the University of Florida and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Leonardo Gottems reports.
Insect frass as agricultural fertilizerInsect excreta – frass – is being investigated as a new fertilizer opportunity. With the increase in insects reared as a food source, what to do with frass is top of mind. Thus, research into utilizing the frass as a fertilizer has come up time and again. Editor Janet Kanters writes.
New trends in soil and substrate disinfestationOded Achilea, PhD, reports from the 10th International Symposium on Soil and Substrate Disinfestation, held in June 2023 in Spain.Agronomics and Economics NewsSmart farming platform improves crop yields, minimizes pollution / Roots capable of measuring heat on their own.
Executive leadership changes at Valmont
Clare Doyle new CEO at Verdesian
CropX appoints John Gates as chief revenue officer
ADM appoints Nuria Miquel as CSO
Greeneye Technology appoints Ori Sarfaty as VP R&D
Paul Victor new interim CEO at Incitec Pivot
Biostimulant World Congress preview
Regional Report: Italy
Fertigation
Treatment for citrus greening
Natural biocontrol products from microalgae
COVER: Speyside Scotland showing the barleyand water that are essential ingredients of whisky production
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