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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.

A new report published by the Paraquat Watch Nigeria Project (PWNP), a national scientific surveillance programme run by the Agrocentric Creativity Initiative Platform for Agricultural Awareness Amongst Youths (ACIPAAY) and authored by the project's team lead, Joel Emmanuel Benson, documents the continued presence and sale of paraquat-based herbicides in Nigeria despite the country's total ban on the chemical. Paraquat, also known as methyl viologen, is a highly toxic, non-selective contact herbicide used to control weeds; the report notes that exposure poses risks to human and animal health, as well as to food security, pollinators and ecosystems, agricultural trade and climate due to its acute toxicity and persistence.

Report Finds Banned Paraquat Herbicides Still Circulating in Nigeria Despite Total Ban

A new report published by the Paraquat Watch Nigeria Project (PWNP), a national scientific surveillance programme run by the Agrocentric Creativity Initiative Platform for Agricultural Awareness Amongst Youths (ACIPAAY) and authored by the project's team lead, Joel Emmanuel Benson, documents the continued presence and sale of paraquat-based herbicides in Nigeria despite the country's total ban

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AgPlenus, a company developing crop protection products and a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (NASDAQ: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), has announced the launch of its Antifungal Potency Predictor (APP). The new machine learning model predicts the antifungal potency of small molecules directly from their chemical structures, expanding the capabilities of Evogene's ChemPass AI for Ag™ platform by forecasting biological efficacy prior to chemical synthesis and fungal assay validation.

AgPlenus Launches Antifungal Potency Predictor, Expanding ChemPass AI for Ag Capabilities

AgPlenus, a company developing crop protection products and a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (NASDAQ: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), has announced the launch of its Antifungal Potency Predictor (APP). The new machine learning model predicts the antifungal potency of small molecules directly from their chemical structures, expanding the capabilities of Evogene's ChemPass AI for Ag™ platform by

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A study published in Weed Science, a journal of the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), found that a cereal rye cover crop helps reduce weed pressure in organic no-till soybean production, particularly when seeded at higher rates. The two-year study reviewed field experiments conducted during the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 growing seasons near Rock Springs, Pennsylvania, at Pennsylvania State University's Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center.

Weed Science Society of America Study Finds Higher Rye Seeding Rates Improve Weed Suppression

A study published in Weed Science, a journal of the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), found that a cereal rye cover crop helps reduce weed pressure in organic no-till soybean production, particularly when seeded at higher rates. The two-year study reviewed field experiments conducted during the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 growing seasons near Rock Springs,

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Koppert is expanding its Executive Board with the addition of a Chief Customer Officer, a Chief Operations Officer and a Chief Product Officer. The company said the change brings its Commercial, Operations and Product Development functions closer together at Executive Board level, with the aim of encouraging stronger collaboration across these areas and allowing the company to respond more quickly to market developments and customer needs worldwide.

Koppert Strengthens Executive Board With New CCO, COO and CPO Roles

Koppert is expanding its Executive Board with the addition of a Chief Customer Officer, a Chief Operations Officer and a Chief Product Officer. The company said the change brings its Commercial, Operations and Product Development functions closer together at Executive Board level, with the aim of encouraging stronger collaboration across these areas and allowing the

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DVC Partners has acquired a majority stake in Kimitec, a developer of biological solutions for agriculture.

DVC Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Kimitec, a Leading Biological Agriculture Solutions Developer

DVC Partners has acquired a majority stake in Kimitec, a company that develops biological solutions for agriculture. Kimitec produces natural alternatives for crop nutrition and protection, with applications that extend across plant, animal and human health. Both companies confirmed the transaction, which marks DVC Partners' entry as majority shareholder.

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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 Corporation Submits Rimisoxafen Herbicide Dossier to EPA

FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) has entered into a framework agreement to sell its property in Newark, Delaware for gross proceeds of approximately $114 million, subject to a due diligence period and customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. Upon completion, FMC intends to lease back the facilities

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Moa Technology & Certis Belchim announced a new collaboration focused on the development of next-generation Moa Amplifier™ solutions.

Moa Technology Partners with Corteva to Discover Novel Herbicide Solutions

Moa Technology & Certis Belchim announced a new collaboration focused on the development of next-generation Moa Amplifier™ solutions.

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Deerpoint Group has named Mike Hemman as Chief Executive Officer to lead the company's next stage of growth in specialty crop nutrition across California and Arizona.

Deerpoint Group Names Redge Bodily as First Chief Revenue Officer

Deerpoint Group, a managed crop nutrition company serving growers across California and Arizona, announced the appointment of Redge Bodily as its first Chief Revenue Officer. In the role, Bodily will oversee commercial strategy and market expansion as Deerpoint moves into its next stage of growth, working to bring its managed crop nutrition platform and White

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BASF Agricultural Solutions has successfully commissioned the BioHub, a new fermentation plant for biological and biotechnology-based crop protection products at its Ludwigshafen site.

BASF Agricultural Solutions Launches Melyra Fungicide and Inveris Gold Insecticide in India

BASF Agricultural Solutions has announced the launch of Melyra Fungicide and Inveris Gold Insecticide, two crop protection products designed to help Indian farmers manage diseases and pests while improving crop productivity. Melyra is a broad-spectrum fungicide powered by Revysol Active, BASF's isopropanol azole molecule, which the company says supports disease control and resistance management. Co-formulated

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Verdesian Life Sciences has completed an 18-month buildout of its commercial leadership team, adding leaders across sales, business development, marketing and customer engagement to support its long-term growth strategy across North America. The most recent additions include John Dombrosky as Vice President of Business Development, Chris Wiley as Vice President of Sales for the East Region, and Tyler Brown as Vice President of Sales for the Central Region. The new hires bring experience from companies including FMC Corporation, Syngenta, Corteva Agriscience, Ohalo Genetics, Oerth Bio, Timac Agro and Thomson Reuters.

Verdesian Life Sciences Completes Buildout of Commercial Leadership Team

Verdesian Life Sciences has completed an 18-month buildout of its commercial leadership team, adding leaders across sales, business development, marketing and customer engagement to support its long-term growth strategy across North America. The most recent additions include John Dombrosky as Vice President of Business Development, Chris Wiley as Vice President of Sales for the East

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