The AgriBusiness GlobalVisionary Awards series has resonated deeply across the crop protection, plant health, biological, and ag tech sectors, spotlighting 20 industry leaders whose innovative approaches and strategic foresight are shaping the future of agriculture. Nominated by readers and selected for their exceptional ability to anticipate market shifts and guide others through change, these Visionary Leaders are not just navigating disruption — they’re driving transformation. Over the course of five insightful articles, the series captured how these professionals are blending scientific expertise with bold business strategies to create sustainable, forward-looking solutions for the global ag industry.
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AgriBusiness Global announces 20 leaders selected as the 2025 AgriBusiness Global Visionary Award winners. From approximately 200 nominations, these leaders were chosen based on their unique vision, ability to innovate in challenging times, and ability to inspire others to make improvements for the crop protection, biologicals, plant health, and ag tech global markets. Read the full announcement here.
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ABG highlights five of the 20 Visionary Award Winners each week. Part 1 profiles Ricardo Yapur (Rizobacter Argentina SA), Ashish Dobhal (UPL SAS), He Qiming (Chengdu New Sun Crop Science), Mike Borel (Kearney), and Carlos Ledó Orriach (Veganic). Learn more about each of these Visionaries here.
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ABG highlights five of the 20 Visionary Award Winners each week. Part 2 profiles Marcus Meadows-Smith (BioConsortia, Inc.), Vladyslav Bolokhovskyi (BTU Biotech Company), Flavio Hirata (AllierBrasil), Mayank Singhal (PI Industries), and Zhangyong Dai (Lianyungang Liben Crop Science). Learn more about each of these Visionaries here.
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ABG highlights five of the 20 Visionary Award Winners each week. Part 3 profiles Martin Andermatt (Andermatt Group), Dr. Elinor Erez (ICL Group), Eugenio De Marchena Guzman (ANASAC), Rajesh Agarwal (Krishi Rasayan Exports), and Dongsheng He (Ningbo Sunjoy Agroscience). Learn more about each of these Visionaries here.
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ABG highlights five of the 20 Visionary Award Winners each week. Part 4 profiles Luis Hernandez (Cultiva), Francisco López (SynTech Research Group), SK Chaudhary (Safex Chemicals India), Zhang Hua (FUHUA), and Susan Dee (TrustChem). Learn more about each of these Visionaries here.
Now, we invite you to revisit this compelling five-part series through the interactive slideshow above, which highlights the entire list as well as each Visionary Leader’s unique story. Whether you’re in the field, the lab, or the boardroom, these profiles offer inspiration and practical insights from some of the brightest minds in ag innovation. Click through to explore the full stories and discover how these leaders are not only meeting the demands of today’s agriculture but also redefining its possibilities for tomorrow.
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