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Americas
U.S. Farm Bill Draft Defines Plant Biostimulants for First Time
Definition is a critical step in the legislative process to support the development of new sustainable technologies for agriculture and U.S. farmers.
Africa/Middle East
Zambia’s AGCO Enters Retail Finance Partnership
The new partnership between AGCO, its national distributor BHBW Zambia Limited and the Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc (Zanaco) will provide retail financial solutions for farmers purchasing machinery.
Agrichemicals
Talking Dicamba: Q&A with Heartland Co-Op’s Dave Coppess
Dave Coppess, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Heartland Co-op, West Des Moines, Iowa, chats about the company’s experience with dicamba-resistant cropping systems.
Americas
In Trade War, U.S. Soy May Be Safe – Rabobank
As the trade dispute between China and the United States intensifies, China's dependency on U.S. soybeans may limit its ability to set tariffs, a new Rabobank report says.
Americas
Ag Software Firm Agrian Expands to Brazil
Since beginning in 2004 as a cloud-based record keeping system, Agrian has quickly expanded its digital capabilities to include a platform approach to help agronomists, growers, retailers, and food processors work collaboratively within one system.
Agrichemicals
U.S. Approves Bayer-Monsanto Merger – WSJ
The U.S. Justice Department has approved Bayer AG’s acquisition of Monsanto Co. after the companies pledged to sell off additional assets to secure government antitrust approval.
Agrichemicals
Lower U.S. Corn Plantings, Prices in Brazil Impact Monsanto Results
Monsanto reports improved glyphosate pricing in the second quarter.
Europe
Spain, Italy: Tracking the EU Powers in Crop Protection
Three months into 2018, many of results of the Kleffmann end-user panels for 2017 are finalized. They confirm our view …
Americas
U.S. Farm Bill Draft Defines Plant Biostimulants for First Time
Definition is a critical step in the legislative process to support the development of new sustainable technologies for agriculture and U.S. farmers.
Markets
Bayer Gains Russian Approval for Monsanto Deal
Bayer AG said Friday that Russian antitrust authorities have approved its proposed $57 billion acquisition of Monsanto Co. on the …
Asia
Indian IoT Platform for Pre and Post Harvest Raises Seed Round
Indian startup AgNext has raised an undisclosed seed round led by India-focused Agtech VC Omnivore Partners along with Singaporean angel …
Africa/Middle East
Zambia’s AGCO Enters Retail Finance Partnership
The new partnership between AGCO, its national distributor BHBW Zambia Limited and the Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc (Zanaco) will provide retail financial solutions for farmers purchasing machinery.
Africa/Middle East
Africa/Middle East
Fall Armyworm a Serious Threat to Sub-Sarahan African Food Security in 2018
Once considered a pest plaguing only North and South America, the fall armyworm (FAW) arrived in Africa in force in …
Africa/Middle East
Staphyt Opens Experimental Station in Morocco
Agrosciences and regulatory CRO Staphyt announced it opened its first phytosanitary experimental station in Meknes, Morocco in March.
Africa/Middle East
AgTech Startup Wefarm Secures New Financing Round
Wefarm, the world’s largest farmer-to-farmer digital network, has secured $5 million in additional seed funding, led by Silicon-Valley based True …
Africa/Middle East
Sub-Saharan Africa: Time for a Paradigm Shift to Sustainable Farming Practices
Farming in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has remained fairly conventional over the years and involves intensive use of synthetic chemicals and …
Africa/Middle East
VisionFund International Offers Climate Insurance Initiative for African, Asian Farmers
More than 690,000 families totaling up to four million people living in six low-income countries stand to benefit from a …
Africa/Middle East
Bancella Expands African Footprint
Bancella Ltd., headquartered in Mauritius, has taken another step in growing the footprint in Africa by taking what is described …
Africa/Middle East
Kenya Dairy Industry Sheds Light on Market Challenges, Opportunities
In December, I had the privilege to serve as a volunteer consultant with the USAID Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) program in Kenya. …
Americas
Americas
Syngenta Acquires Abbott & Cobb
Syngenta announced it agreed to acquire Abbott & Cobb, a U.S.-owned independent breeder, producer, and marketer of vegetable seeds.
Americas
Rise of Robotics: Q&A with Naïo Technologies CEO
One to watch in the growing agribotics niche is Naïo Technologies out of Toulouse, France.
Agrichemicals
BASF Launches Spray Tool for Engenia
BASF on Wednesday launched its Engenia Herbicide Spray Tool to help growers make on-target applications.
Americas
In Granular’s Deal with Planet, Satellite Images Deliver Peace of Mind
Granular’s Sid Gorham discusses his company’s focus on making software easy to use and the ever-growing need to be on top of your entire farm from your phone.
Agrichemicals
Nichino America Launches Novel Fungicide
Flutianil, the active ingredient in Gatten, has specific activity against the fungal diseases that cause powdery mildew.
Americas
Understory Partners with Monsanto in Argentina
Disruptive edge computing weather network deployed in key agriculture regions in Argentina.
Americas
Bayer-Monsanto Deal Wins EU Approval
Commission concluded that the divestment package enables a suitable buyer to sustainably replace Bayer's competitive effect in these markets and continue to innovate, for the benefit of European farmers and consumers.
Asia
Asia
Indian IoT Platform for Pre and Post Harvest Raises Seed Round
Indian startup AgNext has raised an undisclosed seed round led by India-focused Agtech VC Omnivore Partners along with Singaporean angel …
Asia
PMFAI: Foreign Companies Must Stop Importing Pesticides without Registering
There is an unnoticed scam of more than Rs 7,000 crore by permitting import of readymade pesticide formulations by multinational …
Asia
India’s Crystal Buys 3 Syngenta Seed Brands
The brands include Mahalaxmi (sorghum), Atheeva (pearl millet) and SX-17 (fodder sorghum).
Agrichemicals
Arysta Licenses Meiji’s Insecticide for Rice in India
Flupyrimin is a new proprietary active ingredient that provides effective control of damaging pests in rice and other important crops.
Asia
China Hits Several Countries with Anti-Dumping Duties on Raw Materials
Chinese authorities announced it has begun levying anti-dumping duties on a range of raw materials originating from several countries, which it concluded damaged China's industry, according to data and business intelligence provider CCM.
Agrichemicals
ADAMA Reports Strong Sales; Sees Higher Costs
Adama: Procurement costs in the second half of 2017 were higher in comparison to 2016, which is expected to impact production costs going forward.
Agrichemicals
China’s Herbicide Formulation Export Values Rose 35% in 2017
The top 3 importing nations were Australia, Thailand and Nigeria.
Europe
Europe
Spain, Italy: Tracking the EU Powers in Crop Protection
Three months into 2018, many of results of the Kleffmann end-user panels for 2017 are finalized. They confirm our view …
Agrichemicals
Bayer Sues Russia’s Anti-Monopoly Watchdog
Bayer sued the agency over Russia’s demands that Bayer share its technology with the local agricultural sector.
Americas
BASF in Talks to Buy Bayer’s Vegetable Seeds Business
BASF is in exclusive talks to acquire Bayer’s entire vegetable seeds business, operating under the global trademark Nunhems.
Agrichemicals
Bayer Responds to EFSA’s Conclusions on Neonics
Bayer: "EFSA’s conclusions do not justify further neonicotinoid use restrictions."
Europe
Slideshow: Crop Protection, Plant Health Companies Highlight Tour of Spain and Italy
Agriculture in Spain and Italy is changing. Regulatory concerns, a growing interest in biological solutions, including biostimulants, climate change, and …
Agrichemicals
Higher Volumes Boost BASF Agricultural Solutions Sales
In 2018, the Agricultural Solutions segment will be strengthened with the acquisition of significant parts of Bayer’s seed and herbicide businesses.
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Markets
Bayer Gains Russian Approval for Monsanto Deal
Bayer AG said Friday that Russian antitrust authorities have approved its proposed $57 billion acquisition of Monsanto Co. on the …
Industry News
Verdesian Launches Renewed Focus on Grower Nutrient Use Efficiency
Verdesian Life Sciences has announced a reformulation of its mission, positioning statement and approach in order to create a more …
Seeds and Traits
Last week, the world learned that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) had formally signed off on the proposed acquisition …
Biostimulants
Growers are embracing these products rapidly as they search for ‘greener’ options to produce their crops.
Agrichemicals
Syngenta Herbicide Cleared for Use with Dicamba Technologies
Fusilade DX herbicide has been cleared for tank mixing with both XtendiMax with VaporGrip Technology and Engenia herbicides.