Matt Hopkins

Europe Can Revolutionize Fertilizer Production Again – and Cut Gas Dependence
New analysis finds Europe is well placed to lead low-emission fertilizer innovation, but affordable clean electricity will determine competitiveness.
Biotalys’ First Commercial Biofungicide EVOCA NG Approved for Large-Scale Commercial Field Trials in the Netherlands
Approval underscores confidence in Biotalys’ AGROBODY technology and follows strong interest from Dutch growers to test the product against fungal diseases in cucumber, tomato and strawberry.
ATENS Expands TRICOTEN WP into Seed Treatment, Advancing Biological Crop Protection Across Europe
ATENS expands the approved uses of its biofungicide based on Trichoderma atroviride AT10, opening a new chapter in its European expansion into the seed sector.
UPL Q2 and H1 FY27 Results: UPL Sustains Profitable Growth Amid Global Headwinds and Cost Inflation
UPL extends streak of margin growth as Advanta and specialty chemicals businesses drive performance.
As China Exports More Formulations, Quality Needs to Become More Visible
China’s formulation exports are surging, but the next competitive advantage may lie in making quality visible, verifiable, and commercially rewarding worldwide.
Syngenta Group Reports 9M 2026 Results With Higher Profitability
Syngenta Group, the world’s largest agricultural technology company by revenue1, reported its financial results for the first nine months and…
Report: Global Biocontrol Market to Reach USD 15 Billion by 2032
The global biocontrol market is projected to reach US$14.97 billion by 2032, up from an estimated US$9.83 billion in 2026,…
The Mercosur-EU Agreement: Unlocking Agricultural Trade Opportunities After 25 Years of Negotiations
After decades of negotiations, new trade rules, tariff cuts, and export quotas reshape business prospects while challenges remain on both sides.
SOLASTA Bio Hits U.S. Regulatory Milestone As Field Demo Beats Decade-High Whitefly Surge
Bioinsecticide innovator advances lead aphid product toward regulatory approval, demonstrating technology resilience under extreme pest pressure.
Brazilian Cogny Announces International Expansion at ABIM 2026
Cogny, the only wholly Brazilian group present at ABIM 2026, the Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting in Basel, Switzerland, has announced…
From Selling Inputs to Selling Outcomes: How Crop Input Manufacturers Can Deliver Greater Value to Growers
Idealyst Innovation CEO Brett Sciotto explains how crop input manufacturers can leverage data, innovation, and partnerships to deliver measurable grower value.
ECCA Challenges Spain Over Hidden Pesticide Assessment Reports
The European Crop Care Association challenges Spain’s environmental information restrictions, warning they threaten transparency, accountability, fair competition and agricultural competitiveness across Europe.
Syngenta Named Agriculture’s Leading Employer by Science Magazine for 10th Successive Year
Syngenta Group has been named agriculture’s leading employer in Science magazine’s annual Top Employers survey for the 10th consecutive year,…
The China-India Ag Input Relationship: Three Changes Defining the Ag Chem Landscape
At the AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit, ag chem representatives from India and China debated which global powerhouse will define the future of ag input sourcing.
AgriThority Launches Development Tool to Help Agricultural Innovators Gauge Commercialization Readiness
The free online tool designed to help companies and innovators pinpoint exactly where their product stands in the commercialization journey.
AgriBusiness Global on the Road: What’s Trending at ABIM 2026
As the global biologicals community gathered in Basel, several clear trends emerged, offering a roadmap for the industry’s next phase of growth and innovation.
Supply Chain Resilience: How Much Should the Crop Input Industry Depend on Foreign Sources?
Idealyst Innovation CEO Brett Sciotto examines how geopolitical shifts, evolving trade relationships, and strategic sourcing decisions are reshaping the crop input industry’s future.
As Droughts and Heat Intensify, European Arable Farmers Need New Solutions to Protect Crop Quality, Yields, and Food Security
European farmers are facing unprecedented conditions, with rainfall falling far below required levels during planting season and heatwaves reaching damaging heights ahead of harvests.
Albaugh Announces Leadership Transition in Brazil
Rafael Ughini Villarroel will assume the position of Region President, Brazil, effective January 1, 2027.