Biologicals. Microbials. Biostimulants. Biopesticides. However you choose to define them, the use of biological products in agriculture is not a new concept. They have been a key component in specialty crop production throughout the world and are now looking to find their way — and their niche — in...
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ETV Bharat
2024.12.18
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The farmers expressed concerns as they have to face low produce issues during the initial years after shifting from chemical fertilizers to organic manures and biofertilizers. They sought the government’s support for the transforming phase.
Raising the concerning points, farmer Amarpal Singh of...
AgFunderNews
2024.12.17
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As agricultural challenges mount, farmers worldwide are increasingly prioritizing soil health as a foundation for productivity and sustainability.
It is widely accepted that depleted soils lead to diminished yields, higher reliance on synthetic inputs, and reduced resilience to environmental...
Krishak Jagat
2024.12.12
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Biopesticides hold great promise for sustainable agriculture, but navigating the regulatory landscape can pose significant hurdles. A recent webinar, Paving the way for lower-risk crop protection: Regulatory pathways for the registration of biopesticides, hosted by CABI, brought together experts to...
HortiDaily
2024.12.03
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In the ever-evolving landscape of modern agriculture, the pursuit of sustainability has become increasingly pivotal. As the agricultural sector addresses the demand for alternative practices, innovative solutions are emerging to redefine the way cultivation is approached.
Among these,...
The Manila Times
2024.11.28
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LAST March, Chancellor Jose Camacho Jr. of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) granted an exclusive license to an agribusiness company, Agri-Specialist Inc. (ASI), to use, produce and sell the biofertilizer trademarked as Bio-N nationwide.
In turn, ASI — a newcomer in the...
tech.eu
2024.11.20
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BiocSol, a spinout specialized in sustainable crop protection solutions, has raised a €5.2M Seed round.
Agri Investment Fund and VIVES IUF led the round, bringing extensive expertise in agribusiness and biotechnology, alongside Belgian investors, including Invest.BW and IMBC Spinnova SA....
Krishak Jagat
2024.11.18
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CABI is supporting a project to help smallholder farmers fight the sweet potato weevil (SPW) in Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica, and St Lucia using environmentally friendly biological control agents as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan.
Dr Belinda Luke, Global Team Leader,...