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Major grant for British bio-input company will boost African agriculture

Farmers in the developed world have been using ‘biological nitrogen-fixers’ (BNFs) for years, but generally they work only on a specific crop type, the ‘legume’ family that includes peas and beansProviding sub-Saharan smallholders with a cost-effective alternative to expensive artificial nitrogen fertiliser has come a step closer for British agri-biotech company Legume Technology, fol...

09-06

The Power of Stacking Biostimulants

In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, farmers are continually seeking ways to enhance crop yields, improve plant health, and maximize the quality of their produce. One of the most promising strategies in recent years has been the use of biostimulants—natural products that enhance plant growth and resilience. But there’s an emerging trend that takes this concept even further: stacking bios...

09-05

Use of bioinputs soars in Brazil, McKinsey study reveals

According to the study "The Mind of the Brazilian Farmer 2024," conducted by McKinsey, the use of bioinputs for pest and disease control, as well as fertilizers and stimulants, has surged in Brazil.Grain crops in Brazil's Cerrado region, including the Central West, have significantly increased their use of bioinputs to 66%, nearly doubling the previous rate of 35% in 2022.The survey ...

09-05

Spain: NEIKER investigates development of biofertilizers from fishing waste

The NEIKER technology center is coordinating a project to investigate the development of biological fertilizers and biostimulants made from fishing waste.Traditional fertilizers, composed of mineral substances such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, are the most commonly used to nourish soils. However, their production depends on industrial processes that require large amounts of energy and c...

09-04

Keep Green: Revolutionizing coffee cultivation with advanced biostimulants

Did you know that coffee is one of the top-traded commodities in the world, with over 2.25 billion cups consumed daily? According to the FAO, ″coffee is the most widely traded tropical product, with up to 25 million farming households globally accounting for 80 percent of world output.″ These households depend on coffee cultivation, making it an essential source of livelihood for many.&nb...

09-04

Top 10 Potash Countries by Production (Updated 2024)

The potash sector faced a number of headwinds in 2023, leading to volatility in fertilizer prices for much of the year.While the market stabilized in the first half of 2024, lower cost inputs for potash production and improved crop production have placed downward pressure on potash prices in the second half of the year.The World Bank expects fertilizer prices to average lower in 2024 and 2025 comp...

09-03

Spanish government approves new regulations to promote sustainable soil nutrition

The Council of Ministers has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, for a royal decree that incorporates new regulations and the simplification of some measures of the royal decree on sustainable nutrition of agricultural soils of December 27, 2022.This new regulation responds to the Government's commitment to advancing the rational fertilization of crops and...

09-02

Discover the future of sustainable vegetable farming at Syngenta's Fields of Innovation 2024

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds invites growers and industry stakeholders to embark on a journey at the highly anticipated Fields of Innovation 2024, taking place September 24 to 26 in Grootebroek, the Netherlands. This premier event promises to be a showcase of the company's commitment to accelerating agricultural innovation and introducing groundbreaking vegetable varieties to the world.As a global...

08-30

ICL continues global specialty fertilizers expansion with ~$170 million distribution agreement in China

ICL (NYSE: ICL) (TASE: ICL), a leading global specialty minerals company, announced it has signed a five-year agreement with AMP Holdings Group Co. Ltd., one of China's top agricultural distribution companies. The agreement, valued at approximately $170 million, will run until 2028 and advances ICL’s stated goal to expand its Growing Solutions product offerings and to position the business f...

08-28

Why India’s Biostimulants Market Is Taking Off

AgriBusiness Global recently caught up with Soumendu Ghosh, Commercial Director-India for Acadian Plant Health to talk about India’s emerging biostimulants market. With changes in regulations giving more validity to products on the market, Ghosh talked about how he sees changes in adoption, government support, and use in specialty crops in India.ABG: What is the current state of the biostimulant...

08-27

Combining Biostimulant Products Multiplies Positive Effects on the Soil Microbiome

While the answer to a problem can often be a singular product, technology, or approach, the synergistic effects of multiple products used together can sometimes provide another effective option for growers. For example, a biostimulant can increase nutrient uptake, enhance the presence of beneficial microorganisms in the soil, and increase water use efficiency, but what if the right answer to a dif...

08-26

Syngenta presents MEGAFOL biostimulant in Argentina

Syngenta Biologicals, the bioinputs division of the Chinese multinational, introduced its new biostimulant, MEGAFOL, at the Aapresid Congress 2024, with the participation of AgroPages.According to the manufacturer, this is the only biostimulant formulated from plant extracts, enabling plants to recover from climatic stress. Syngenta also emphasized that this new product ″promotes plant gro...

08-22

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