The biologicals market is moving from niche applications to essential tools for sustainable farming worldwide. In this slideshow, AgriBusiness Global highlights key developments shaping the industry—from microbial innovations and breakthrough products to strategic investments and global expansion.
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How Microbial Innovation is Redefining Sustainable Farming
Biologicals are moving from niche to necessity in global agriculture. In an interview with Harsh Vardhan Bhagchandka, President of IPL Biologicals, he shares how new formulations, longer shelf lives, and precision delivery systems are helping farmers improve yields, regenerate soils, and reduce chemical residues. Read more.
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Avoiding Pitfalls: Three Common Mistakes When Adding Biologicals to a Crop Protection Portfolio
At the AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit, Sebastian Bachem, Board Advisor for Accumont, outlined key missteps synthetic crop protection companies often make when entering the biologicals space. From misunderstanding how biologicals deliver value to growers, to partnering with the wrong distributors, and mismanaging cultural integration after acquisitions, Bachem emphasized that success depends on aligning strategy, expertise, and company culture to realize the potential of biologicals fully. Read more.
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Syngenta Expands Global Footprint in Biologicals
Syngenta is accelerating its sustainable farming strategy with major investments in biologicals, including a new manufacturing site in the U.S., acquisitions like Intrinsyx Bio, and expanded R&D capabilities worldwide. The company is fast-growing its biologicals products to focus on nature-based solutions that enhance soil health, boost nutrient efficiency, and support regenerative agriculture. Read more.
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Corteva Invests in Symbiomics to Advance Next-Gen Biologicals
Symbiomics has secured Series A funding led by Corteva Agriscience to accelerate the discovery of novel microbial solutions for sustainable agriculture. Through this collaboration, Corteva will leverage Symbiomics’ genomics platform to develop next-generation biologicals that enhance crop health, productivity, and sustainability, further strengthening its footprint in Brazil’s rapidly growing biologicals market. Read more.
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Bayer and Kimitec Launch Next-Gen Biologicals to Boost Crop Health and Quality
Bayer and Kimitec have introduced two new biological products developed through their partnership to advance regenerative agriculture. Designed to enhance nutrient uptake, stress resilience, and calcium efficiency, the innovations combine Kimitec’s MAAVi Innovation Center research with Bayer’s global expertise, marking a major step toward more sustainable, high-performing crop solutions. Read more.
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EcoPhage Appoints Ag Industry Leader Dr. Bob Trogele to Board of Directors
Israel-based biologicals company EcoPhage has appointed Dr. Bob Trogele (pictured here at the Trade Summit), CEO of Verdelis Investments and longtime agribusiness executive, to its Board of Directors. With decades of leadership at AMVAC, FMC, Bayer, and other major firms, Trogele brings deep expertise in agrochemicals, biologicals, and precision agriculture. Read more.
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Syngenta Opens New U.S. Biologicals Facility to Advance Sustainable Farming
Syngenta has opened a state-of-the-art biologicals production facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina, capable of producing 16,000 tons of plant biostimulants annually. The new site, celebrated with Governor Henry McMaster and CEO Jeff Rowe, strengthens Syngenta’s U.S. footprint while supporting farmers with innovative, nature-based crop solutions. Read more.
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Ag Tech and Biologicals: Where Innovation Meets Acceleration
From AI-driven microbial screening to precision drone applications, ag technology is transforming how biological products are discovered, developed, and deployed. In this excerpt from 2BMonthly’s State of the Industry feature, leaders from Biotalys, Invasive Species Corporation, DunhamTrimmer, BTU Biotechnology, and BioFirst share how tools like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and real-time field analytics are streamlining R&D, enhancing efficacy, and bringing the biologicals market closer to mainstream adoption. Read more.
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Brazil’s Biologicals Market: Growth, Challenges, and Global Opportunities
Brazil has become a key market for biologicals, driven by a favorable regulatory environment, diverse crops, and government support. Adoption of biopesticides and biostimulants has grown steadily, though recent commodity price fluctuations, droughts, and financial pressures on distributors have tempered growth. Read more.
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Top Growth Drivers in the Biologicals Market Over the Next Decade
Industry experts anticipate strong growth across multiple biological product categories over the next 10 years. Microbials remain dominant, especially for seed and soil applications, while emerging technologies like RNAi, peptides, and enzymes are expected to expand rapidly. Regional regulatory frameworks and sustainable agriculture demands will shape adoption, with biopesticides, soil health solutions, and foliar applications poised for significant impact. Read more.
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Scalability of Biologicals Growth in LATAM
Industry leaders are divided on whether LATAM’s rapid biologicals market growth is scalable. While some point to high adoption rates, programmatic approaches combining biologicals with conventional chemistry, and progressive farmer mindsets as drivers for continued expansion, others warn of market saturation, unrealistic expectations, and the need to build trust with growers. Read more.
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ICL Acquires Lavie Bio to Accelerate Global Biological Farming Innovation
ICL’s acquisition of Lavie Bio, a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd., marks a major step in expanding its biologicals portfolio. The partnership leverages Lavie Bio’s AI-powered MicroBoost platform alongside ICL’s global distribution and crop input expertise to deliver innovative, tailored solutions for farmers. Experts from both companies share insights into the collaboration, strategy, and future of sustainable agriculture. Listen to podcast.
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How Microbial Innovation is Redefining Sustainable Farming
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Avoiding Pitfalls: Three Common Mistakes When Adding Biologicals to a Crop Protection Portfolio
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Syngenta Expands Global Footprint in Biologicals
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Corteva Invests in Symbiomics to Advance Next-Gen Biologicals
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Bayer and Kimitec Launch Next-Gen Biologicals to Boost Crop Health and Quality
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EcoPhage Appoints Ag Industry Leader Dr. Bob Trogele to Board of Directors
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Syngenta Opens New U.S. Biologicals Facility to Advance Sustainable Farming
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Ag Tech and Biologicals: Where Innovation Meets Acceleration
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Brazil’s Biologicals Market: Growth, Challenges, and Global Opportunities
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Top Growth Drivers in the Biologicals Market Over the Next Decade
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Scalability of Biologicals Growth in LATAM
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ICL Acquires Lavie Bio to Accelerate Global Biological Farming Innovation
Learn how leading companies like IPL Biologicals, Syngenta, Bayer, Corteva, and ICL are driving adoption, leveraging technology, and exploring new markets in Latin America, the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
From practical tips for integrating biologicals into crop protection portfolios to the latest advances in ag tech and AI-driven solutions, this collection offers a comprehensive view of the trends, opportunities, and challenges defining the future of biological farming. View the slideshow above to learn more.
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Lauren Milligan is Content Specialist for AgriBusiness Global. Before joining Meister Media Worldwide in 2022, she received a bachelor’s degree in English from Kent State University in 2017 and has worked on newspapers local to Portage and Summit Counties in Ohio. See all author stories here.
22 October 2025 
