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Biotech News delivers the latest developments in biotechnology applied to farming and food production.

From advancements in crop genetics and pest-resistant seeds to breakthroughs in soil microbiomes and precision fermentation, this category explores how biotechnology is reshaping agriculture for improved sustainability, resilience, and yield.

Stay informed on innovations like CRISPR gene editing, bio-based fertilizers, and microbial solutions that support healthier, more productive crops and reduce reliance on synthetic chemicals.

Discover how the newest biotech tools are enhancing food security and driving the next generation of agricultural practices.

Eurofins Agro Testing has acquired Laboratoř Postoloprty, a leading agro testing laboratory in the Czech Republic with more than 35 years of operating history. The laboratory, which employs 30 people, is accredited by the Czech Accreditation Institute (ČIA) and authorised by the Central Institute for Supervising and Testing in Agriculture (ÚKZÚZ), and provides a broad range of analytical services covering soil, plant, feed, fertilizer, water, sediment, and biogas materials.

Eurofins Agro Testing Acquires Czech Laboratory Laboratoř Postoloprty to Strengthen Central Europe Presence

Eurofins Agro Testing has acquired Laboratoř Postoloprty, a leading agro testing laboratory in the Czech Republic with more than 35 years of operating history. The laboratory, which employs 30 people, is accredited by the Czech Accreditation Institute (ČIA) and authorised by the Central Institute for Supervising and Testing in Agriculture (ÚKZÚZ), and provides a broad

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Belgian biotech company Zymofix has received €1.9 million in funding from VLAIO, the Flemish Agency for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, to support MicroFix — a €3.2 million collaborative research project with Ghent University. The three-year project, led in partnership with Prof. Tina Kyndt from the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, will focus on building a scientific foundation for more predictable microbial product performance in agricultural applications.

Zymofix Secures €1.9 Million to Build Scientific Foundation for Microbial Product Reliability

Belgian biotech company Zymofix has received €1.9 million in funding from VLAIO, the Flemish Agency for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, to support MicroFix — a €3.2 million collaborative research project with Ghent University. The three-year project, led in partnership with Prof. Tina Kyndt from the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, will focus on building a scientific foundation

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Australian agricultural biotechnology company Loam Bio has named Rob Hranac as its incoming Chief Executive Officer, with the transition taking effect on 1 July 2026. Hranac joins as the company continues to scale its soil carbon platform across Australia and a growing US market.

Loam Bio Appoints Rob Hranac as CEO to Lead Global Commercial Expansion

Australian agricultural biotechnology company Loam Bio has named Rob Hranac as its incoming Chief Executive Officer, with the transition taking effect on 1 July 2026. Hranac joins as the company continues to scale its soil carbon platform across Australia and a growing US market.

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Genvor (OTCQB: GNVR) and the USDA have been granted U.S. Patent No. 12,458,684 for “Transgenic Corn with Antifungal Peptide AGM182,” designed to protect maize from fungal pathogens.

Genvor Appoints Donald Kalkofen as Chief Financial Officer

Genvor, Inc. has appointed Donald Kalkofen as its new Chief Financial Officer, tasked with leading financial strategy across the company's agriculture and human health platforms.

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Pacific Hybreed closed a $1M funding round with participation from Hawaiʻi Angels and Blue Startups to expand commercial-scale hatchery ops.

Pacific Hybreed Closes $1 Million Round to Scale Hybrid Oyster Seed Production

Pacific Hybreed closed a $1M funding round with participation from Hawaiʻi Angels and Blue Startups to expand commercial-scale hatchery ops.

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Propella Group and Thailand's TISTR sign an MOU to commercialise research-stage ventures in health, cleantech, and food & agritech through a structured five-phase scale-up model.

Propella Group and TISTR Sign MOU to Commercialise Thai Research Technologies for Global Markets

Propella Group and Thailand's TISTR sign an MOU to commercialise research-stage ventures in health, cleantech, and food & agritech through a structured five-phase scale-up model.

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MYCOPHYTO has announced the completion of a €16 million Series A funding round to support its next phase of growth and accelerate its international ambitions.

Mycophyto Opens Morocco Subsidiary

Mycophyto announced the opening of its Morocco subsidiary as part of its international development strategy to strengthen its presence in African agricultural markets.

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Primient has created a new Biosolutions business unit focused on high-value, bio-based solutions for customers and innovators.

Primient Launches Biosolutions Business Unit to Scale Bio-Based Manufacturing

Primient has created a new Biosolutions business unit focused on high-value, bio-based solutions for customers and innovators.

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Cauldron Ferm has closed a $13.25 million Series A2 round led by Main Sequence Ventures, bringing total funding to $26 million

Cauldron Ferm Raises $13.25M Series A2 to Scale Hyper-Fermentation Platform

Cauldron Ferm has closed a $13.25 million Series A2 round led by Main Sequence Ventures, bringing total funding to $26 million

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Locus Fermentation Solutions, a biotech company based in Solon, Ohio, has engaged Hilco Global IP Services to manage the sale of more than 120 patents and patent applications that the company considers non-core to its current business direction.

Locus Fermentation Solutions Offers 120+ Non-Core Patents for Acquisition Across Five Industries

Locus Fermentation Solutions, a biotech company based in Solon, Ohio, has engaged Hilco Global IP Services to manage the sale of more than 120 patents and patent applications that the company considers non-core to its current business direction.

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