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Crop Protection

Crop Protection News keeps you informed on the latest advancements in safeguarding crops from pests, diseases, and environmental stresses.

From biopesticides and integrated pest management (IPM) to new chemical solutions and resilient crop varieties, this category covers innovations designed to protect yield and quality while promoting sustainable farming practices.

Discover how research in biologicals, precision application technologies, and pest-resistant genetics is helping farmers reduce crop loss and reliance on traditional pesticides.

Stay updated on emerging threats, regulatory changes, and the science driving safer, more effective crop protection solutions worldwide.

Kemin Industries introduces RevoCURB™, a new soil treatment exempt from FIFRA 25(b) registration requirements

AgroPlantae To Acquire Kemin Industries’ Crop Technologies Product Portfolio

AgroPlantae acquires Kemin Crop Technologies' full biopesticide and plant nutrition product portfolio, with Kemin's sales managers transitioning to the new owner.

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Agriodor developed INSIOR® Gr A, an olfactory repellent technology distributed by Syngenta in France for controlling green aphids

Agriodor Raises €15 Million to Scale Scent-Based Crop Protection Globally

French agtech firm Agriodor secures €15 million Series A to expand its olfactory biocontrol technology for pest management across Europe and the Americas.

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Corteva reports Q3 2025 sales up 13% to $2.62B, raises full-year guidance, and confirms 2026 split into two public entities.

Corteva Unveils Executive Leadership Team for Planned Crop Protection Spinoff

Corteva names the executive team that will lead its standalone crop protection company following the planned Q4 2026 separation into two public entities.

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The FAO has released a new report assessing food safety hazards, controls, and regulatory frameworks in indoor farming.

FAO Warns Strait of Hormuz Crisis Could Trigger Global Agrifood Catastrophe

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations warns that blocked ships carrying critical agricultural inputs through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger dangerous food price inflation similar to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

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Syngenta entered into a five-year virtual power purchase agreement with Statkraft, a European provider of renewable energy solutions.

Syngenta Launches VIRESTINA™, First New Selective Herbicide for Resistant Grass Weeds in Nearly 40 Years

Syngenta has announced the global launch of VIRESTINA™ technology, the world's first selective herbicide to control resistant grass weeds in soybean and cotton in nearly 40 years.

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FMC Corporation received European Union regulatory approval for Isoflex active (bixlozone), marking a critical milestone in the company's commercialization process.

FMC Receives EU Regulatory Approval for Isoflex Active Herbicide

FMC Corporation received European Union regulatory approval for Isoflex active (bixlozone), marking a critical milestone in the company's commercialization process.

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ADAMA reports Q3 2025 sales of $933M and 50% EBITDA growth, driven by higher volumes, improved mix, and “Fight Forward” initiatives.

ADAMA Reports Improved Financials in Q4 2025 Results

ADAMA achieved a 25% increase in adjusted EBITDA to $587 million for full year 2025, with EBITDA margin improving from 11.3% to 14.5%.

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Gennate Ltd, a Greater Manchester deep-tech company, has closed a £550,000 (~$733,755) seed funding round led by SFC Capital

Gennate Raises $734K Seed Round to Scale Nanofertiliser Technology

Gennate Ltd, a Greater Manchester deep-tech company, has closed a £550,000 (~$733,755) seed funding round led by SFC Capital

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A study in the Weed Science Society of America, reports that sprayers equipped with AI can significantly reduce foliar herbicide use.

Weed Science Society of America Integrates AI into Sustainable Weed Control Technologies Through Industry Collaboration

The Weed Science Society of America is pioneering AI in weed control technologies. Find out how they are making an impact.

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Resurrect Bio, a biotechnology company developing gene-edited disease resistance traits for crops, has announced the successful initial closing of its Series A funding round at $8.1 million.

Resurrect Bio & Corteva Sign Joint Development Agreement to Combat Corn Disease

Resurrect Bio and Corteva have signed a joint development agreement to address economically devastating diseases affecting U.S. corn production.

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