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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.

Novo Holdings and KKR have entered into definitive agreements under which Novo Holdings will invest directly in Sylvan.

Sylvan Secures Investment from Novo Holdings

Novo Holdings and KKR have entered into definitive agreements under which Novo Holdings will invest directly in Sylvan

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Syngenta Crop Protection has signed a 5-year exclusive distribution agreement with Agrauxine by Lesaffre to distribute biofungicides.

Syngenta Partners with Agrauxine by Lesaffre to Distribute Biofungicides

Syngenta Crop Protection has signed a 5-year exclusive distribution agreement with Agrauxine by Lesaffre to distribute biofungicides.

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FA Bio extends a microbial license agreement with IFF’s Crop Biologicals business, focusing on crop health and yield enhancement.

FA Bio Secures Defra Grant to Develop Microbial Bioproduct for Wheat Nutrient Efficiency

FA Bio has been awarded grant funding from Defra’s Farming Innovation Programme Nutrient Management Competition, delivered in partnership with Innovate UK.

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GigaCrop has raised $4.5M in a pre-seed funding round led by Playground Global, an early-stage deep-tech VC.

GigaCrop Secures $4.5M Pre-Seed Funding

GigaCrop has raised $4.5M in a pre-seed funding round led by Playground Global, an early-stage deep-tech VC.

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Genesis Fertilizers and Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) have signed a letter of intent to develop cost-effective fertilizer import/export solutions.

Genesis Fertilizers and Arctic Gateway Group Partner to Enhance Fertilizer Supply Chain

Genesis Fertilizers and Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) have signed a letter of intent to develop cost-effective fertilizer import/export solutions.

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ADAFSA introduced a program to enhance early detection of plant diseases and pests, supporting agricultural sustainability and food security.

ADAFSA Launches Programme for Early Detection of Plant Diseases & Pests

ADAFSA introduced a program to enhance early detection of plant diseases and pests, supporting agricultural sustainability and food security.

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Certis Biologicals and Certis-Belchim have received the first regulatory approval for NemaClean® in the Netherlands.

Certis Biologicals Secures First Registration for NemaClean® Biocontrol Nematicide

Certis Biologicals and Certis-Belchim have received the first regulatory approval for NemaClean® in the Netherlands.

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ICIG Ventures announced its investment in Ascribe to support the commercial launch of Phytalix, its flagship small-molecule biofungicide.

Ascribe’s Phytalix® Demonstrates Strong Efficacy Against Bacterial Leaf Blight in Rice Field Trials

2024 field trials in India confirm Ascribe Bio's Phytalix® reduces Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) severity by 83%, outperforming current treatments by over 20%.

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Sumitomo Chemical has acquired all shares of Philagro Holding, S.A., its France-based crop protection subsidiary.

Sumitomo Chemical to Acquire Full Ownership of Philagro and Kenogard

Sumitomo Chemical has acquired all shares of Philagro Holding, S.A., its France-based crop protection subsidiary.

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Source Agriculture Corp. announces a strategic investment in Ascribe Bioscience, a company specializing in sustainable crop protection. Agriculture News, AgTech News, AgTech.

Source Agriculture Corp. Invests in Ascribe Bioscience for Sustainable Crop Protection Solutions

Source Agriculture & RWE Clean Energy Development signed a deal to install wind turbines on Source Agriculture's 158-acre farm in Illinois.

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