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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.

The study published in Nature Communications reveals that diversifying crops significantly reduces pesticide use in French agriculture

How Crop Diversification in France is Cutting Down Pesticide Use

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  • 28th November 2023

Key Takeaways Major Breakthrough in Sustainable Agriculture: A comprehensive study published in Nature Communications highlights the significant benefits of crop diversification in reducing pesticide use in France. Extensive Data Analysis: […]

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Hefty Seed Company Partners with Meristem Crop Performance to Boost Crop Production

Hefty Seed Company Partners with Meristem Crop Performance to Boost Crop Production

Key Takeaways Hefty Seed Company and Meristem Crop Performance have announced a strategic alliance and supply agreement. The partnership aims to increase the impact of beneficial biologicals on crop production […]

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Researchers Secure NSF Funding to Develop Smarter Insect Traps. AgTech; Crop Protection; Plant Science

Insect Traps: Researchers Secure NSF Funding

Key Takeaways Researchers at the University of Arkansas receive NSF funding for smarter insect traps. The project aims to develop traps that can identify and sort insects. The funding will […]

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ADAMA's Apresa is a pre-emergent herbicide offering enhanced weed control, with potential to dominate South American soybean fields.

Apresa: Transforming Herbicide Use in South American Agriculture

Key Takeaways Apresa by ADAMA is a powerful pre-emergent herbicide that boasts up to 20% greater efficacy than tank mixed solutions. With two complementary modes of action, it offers broad-spectrum […]

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Singing Water Vineyards and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Collaborate on 3-Year Study to Combat Pierce's Disease. Crop protection; Crop Nutrition

Singing Water Vineyards and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Collaborate on 3-Year Study to Combat Pierce’s Disease

Key Takeaways Singing Water Vineyards has partnered with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for a 3-year study on Pierce’s Disease. The study will focus on the effectiveness of the Xylphi-PD bacteriophage […]

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Experts Warn of Invasive Pests Expanding Across the U.S.

Key Takeaways Erratic weather conditions enable invasive pests to expand their territory in the U.S. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) provides information and prevention tips. According to a new […]

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Study Reveals Potential of Microbe-Induced Gene Silencing for Sustainable Crop Protection

Study Reveals Potential of Microbe-Induced Gene Silencing for Sustainable Crop Protection

Key Takeaways Innovative Technology: The study introduces Microbe-Induced Gene Silencing (MIGS) technology, which uses beneficial rhizospheric fungi to induce RNA interference (RNAi) in soil-borne pathogenic fungi. Crop Protection: MIGS effectively […]

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Exacta Bioscience and Ginkgo Bioworks unite to optimize FitoRoot® biostimulant, leveraging biotechnology for sustainable crop protection.

Exacta Bioscience and Ginkgo Bioworks Join Forces

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  • 1st September 2023

Exacta Bioscience and Ginkgo Bioworks have joined hands to revolutionize crop protection using cutting-edge biotechnology. The partnership aims to enhance Exacta’s crop protection product, FitoRoot®, utilizing Ginkgo’s end-to-end agricultural R&D […]

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From digital tools to predictive disease management, innovative crop protection anticipates agricultural challenges and meets future needs.

Innovations in Personalized and Sustainable Crop Protection

When it comes to the intricate art of raising crops, the challenges are as diverse as the crops themselves. Every season, every day, every hour brings forth an array of […]

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Grace Breeding's groundbreaking biofertilizers like Maoz and climate stress solutions like ProMagen are transforming agriculture.

Grace Breeding’s Biofertilizers and Climate Stress Solutions

Grace Breeding Ltd., an innovative AgClimateTech company, has emerged as a pioneer in developing sustainable biological-based products to enhance crop yield and vigor while minimizing the negative environmental impact of […]

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