Russell Sharp - AgriBusiness Global

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Russell is the Technical Director of Plater Bio. He is experienced in both the academic world of plant science and the agrochemical industry. Focusing on the fertilizer and biostimulants sector, Russell works with key partners to deliver novel biological solutions in agriculture and horticulture. He is also the fastest cyclist in the Plater Group by some way.

5 Ways Biostimulants are Impacting the Crop Protection Market

5 Ways Biostimulants are Impacting the Crop Protection Market

January 28, 2019

Clear distinctions have been made in the agrichemical industry between pesticides, fertilizers, and biostimulants. Biostimulants occupy a specific niche with…

10 Things to Look for When Purchasing Biostimulants

10 Things to Look for When Purchasing Biostimulants

February 12, 2018

According to the European Commission, biostimulants are a “substance or micro-organism whose function when applied to plants or the rhizosphere…

Seaweed Extracts: What Makes Them Work?

Seaweed Extracts: What Makes Them Work?

January 5, 2018

In many coastal regions, raw seaweed has been used for millennia to improve the productivity of farming systems. Then, in…

A Bright Future for Biostimulants

February 18, 2019

Editor’s note: This story first appeared in AgriBusiness Global’s January/February...

Strong Demand, Prices in Brazil Lift FMC Results

February 15, 2019

FMC’s Agricultural Solutions business reported fourth-quarter revenue of approximately $1.1...

Tariffs: A Challenging Balancing Act for Growers and Crop Protection Suppliers

February 15, 2019

As tariffs levied against China press on, growers are...

Agrinos, Fertilizantes Tepeyac Form New Distribution Agreement in Mexico

February 13, 2019

Agrinos has announced a new distribution agreement with Fertilizantes...