Is price transparency a first step in addressing fertilizer volatility?
A bipartisan piece of legislation wants to bring more transparency to the fertilizer market, amid rising prices due to the Iran war
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Syngenta sees double-digit growth in biologicals in 2025, makes ‘no final decision’ on IPO
The crop protection and seed giant is registering strong demand for its biologicals, as the company expects crop protection and seed markets to stabilise in 2026
Philanthropy steps in where VC won’t: DSV and Renaissance launch venture engine for climate‑ready crops
Deep Science Ventures and Renaissance Philanthropy unveil a new venture creation project aimed at building a generation of field‑ready crop‑resilience technologies backed not by traditional VC capital, but by high‑ambition philanthropic funding willing...
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Syngenta takes the quantum leap to develop next-gen crop protection products
Syngenta partners with QuantumBasel to explore how quantum computing can be used to develop crop protection products that address sustainability while addressing weather, disease, and pest pressures associated with climate change
Leaps by Bayer’s PJ Amini pushes back after critics say new Playbook alienates early‑stage innovators
VP PJ Amini says the updated Ag Playbook 2.0 framework is meant to equip founders, not deter them, with clearer data on timelines, costs and development hurdles
Attune Agriculture expands adjuvant portfolio with Horizon A
Attune is expanding its portfolio of hydrocolloid-based adjuvants, as the crop input company invests research and development into active chemistries
Local & green: How an ammonia project could help Minnesota farmers save on fertiliser
Proposed green ammonia facilities in Minnesota will boost local supply of fertiliser, while providing an opportunity for companies to invest in Scope 3 greenhouse gas reductions
Syngenta’s paraquat exit underscores urgent need for novel weed‑control chemistries
As Syngenta winds down paraquat production, industry voices warn it highlights the crop protection sector’s long‑standing failure to deliver genuinely new modes of action as weed resistance accelerates worldwide
Investors back biologicals as Mycoverse raises €2.4m to tackle potato blight
Mycoverse secures €2.4m pre-seed round to accelerate AI‑enabled biocontrol platform, beginning with potato late blight
Finnish nutrient-recovery start-up NPHarvest secures up to €1.2m to scale international growth
Business Finland backs cleantech firm as Europe faces rising digestate burdens and a push for circular fertilizer sources
UK start-up raises $3.8m to develop safer, next‑gen herbicide to replace glyphosate
Bindbridge aims to commercialise AI‑designed molecular glues that could unlock entirely new herbicide modes of action, with US and Brazil markets seen as the fastest near‑term opportunities
Corteva CEO discusses strength of U.S. soybean, split in H2 at Bank of America event
Corteva’s CEO signaled optimism in U.S.’ position as an agricultural leader, as the ag giant gears up to split its business in two later this year
EU policy recap: February’s big shifts in farming rules, trade and tech
From fertiliser reforms to wine sector rescue plans, Brussels unleashes a wave of measures that could impact agtech demand across the continent
Nutrien CEO expects ‘a normal spring’ in the U.S., mulls Brazil retail decision
Nutrien remains bullish on its potash business, given strong demand from U.S. farmers, boosted by government assistance
Fast‑tracked Ukraine accession could upend EU agriculture, crop care group warns
ECCA’s Paolo Marchesini says uneven regulations and Ukraine’s cost advantages risk destabilising farmers unless the EU fixes its own internal barriers first
Scientists unveil Baltic phosphorus breakthrough that could transform Europe’s fertiliser security
Researchers say a new microbe‑driven method to recover phosphorus from Baltic Sea sediments could ease Europe’s reliance on imported fertiliser and lay foundations for a circular EU nutrient economy
Agtech funding recap for Feb. 2026: Kubota invests in Kilter, Corteva Catalyst in Resurrect Bio
Does a recent slew of agtech funding news point to a broader investment trend for 2026?
Monsanto litigation: Bayer reaches settlement agreement, denies wrongdoing
Bayer expects a negative free cash flow in 2026 due to Roundup litigation containment, as the chemical company pushes back the reporting of its full-year 2025 results to March
UK unveils first PFAS strategy as scientists warn soil contamination is poorly understood
With major evidence gaps remaining around how PFAS behave in soils and what this means for food systems, the government has launched new plan to track ‘forever chemicals’
CryoBio raises $1.3m in pre-seed funding to fight frost with biologicals
Frost is a major threat to crops, and the problem is expected to get worse due to climate change
Bayer readies Stryax herbicide launch, following EPA dicamba registration
Ag stakeholders welcomed the EPA’s registration of dicamba, despite environmental groups raising drift and volatilisation concerns
Investors back Gabon potash mine as fertiliser prices rise
Millennial Potash Corp. has secured $18.3 million in fresh funding to accelerate development of its Banio Potash Project in Gabon, as investors increasingly seek exposure to new fertiliser supply sources amid ongoing geopolitical shocks
How Brazil Potash is helping the LatAm country become fertiliser independent
Brazil is a major importer of fertiliser, but one Canadian company is planning to flip the script with a potash mining project set to launch in 2030
Protecting plants with biopolymers: How this start-up is shielding coffee from climate change
Biopolymers are keeping plants safe from overheating, while not interrupting photosynthesis
Why soil testing is crucial to developing a fertiliser plan this growing season
Proper soil testing can be a crucial first step in developing a fertiliser plan that improves soil health and reduces expenses
Can biostimulants help farmers reduce fertiliser spend? Redox president discusses cost-saving benefits
Redox Bio-Nutrients has certified the composition, efficacy, and safety of its Mainstay Si product with The Fertilizer Institute, as farmers across the globe search for ways to reduce their input costs amid market volatility
John Deere reveals See & Spray Gen 2, updates for model year 2027 sprayers
The ag machinery giant is consolidating its See & Spray platforms for John Deere 400 and 600 series sprayers and making changes to the broader portfolio of model year 2027 sprayers
Unpacking fertiliser volatility: Why farmers might see more price clarity in 2026
Ag professionals discussed the challenges farmers faced when buying crop inputs, like fertiliser, and why some relief might be coming in 2026
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Loveland Products expands adjuvant portfolio with Weather Gard Elite
Loveland Products maintains a healthy research & development pipeline, closing out the year with another adjuvant release, as it readies to launch more products next year
EU pesticide overhaul sparks clash between health advocates and industry
The European Commission’s plan to streamline pesticide and biocontrol approvals promises faster access to innovation – but health groups warn it could weaken safeguards
ADAMA and BASF join forces on next-generation fungicide solutions for European growers
As resistance pressure mounts and regulatory restrictions shrink the toolbox of available actives, ADAMA and BASF announce a strategic collaboration to accelerate the launch of Gilboa®-based formulations, offering growers a powerful new weapon in the...
Corteva enters joint venture with Hexagon Bio to develop natural crop protections
Corteva Catalyst continues its partnership streak with a joint venture with biotech company Hexagon Bio, marking the 11th such deal for the corporate venture arm
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Boosting water efficiency on the farm: Exploring Loveland Products’ Aqua Force
Water management tools – like Loveland Products’ adjuvant Aqua Force – are becoming increasingly important as aquifers dry up and climate change stresses water resources
Trump admin bails out farmers to the tune of $12bn, blames Joe Biden for ag volatility
The bailout or bust cycle continues in the U.S., as farmers prepare to receive a one-time bridge payment to manage market volatility, but the Trump administration is not accepting any fault
What role can biosolids play in supporting regen ag, hemp production?
Hemp seed and genetic company Flura is working with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to demonstrate the potential of biosolids for use in sustainable agriculture and hemp production
Arginine meets phosphate: New system promises ‘predictable and consistent yields’ start-up says
Swedish company Arevo introduces Arginex, a molecularly defined crop nutrition technology that combines arginine with phosphate to deliver consistent performance, reduce nitrogen waste, and help farmers move away from mineral fertilisers
Rhizocore’s £4.5m funding fuels expansion of fungal tech for tree growth
Scottish biotech Rhizocore Technologies is using tailored fungal networks to boost tree survival and growth. With fresh funding, the company plans to scale production and expand into North America’s vast forestry market
Preparing for the 2026 season: How Loveland Products is improving plant nutrient availability
U.S. farmers are preparing for next year’s season with the help of Loveland Products’ fertiliser biocatalyst Titan XC and Extract XC
Poland’s flagship regenerative agriculture project hopes to set a blueprint for Europe
A pioneering initiative launched by EIT Food and partners aims to transform 20,000 hectares in Lower Silesia into a regenerative farming model – combining soil health, biodiversity, and farmer profitability to accelerate Europe’s sustainable food transition
Bayer’s Q3 results: Roundup litigation looms large, as ag giant mulls next move
Bayer continues to face legal pressures from its herbicide Roundup, but management is confident the issue will be resolved in 2026
John Deere’s See & Spray saves farmers more than 31m gallons of herbicide mix in 2025
The original equipment manufacturer is using AI to help farmers save on their crop inputs
EPA greenlights Biotalys’ EVOCA – but Europe still lags
As the US moves to approve the world’s first protein-based biofungicide, Biotalys’ flagship product remains in Europe’s regulatory pipeline. Is cautious oversight holding back innovation?
Corteva grows seed, crop protection businesses in Q3, ahead of split in 2026
Corteva posted a quarter of growth, as the seed and crop protection company lays the foundation for its business split next year
Arevo raises €7.3M to scale bio-based fertiliser that boosts soy yields and slashes nitrogen emissions
Swedish start-up Arevo hopes to launch in Brazil in 2027 thanks to a €7.3 million funding round to expand its arginine-powered fertiliser and launch into global markets
BASF to partially divest agricultural solutions division via IPO in 2027
€10bn unit to gain autonomy as BASF reshapes its agribusiness strategy under “Winning Ways”
Unlocking crop protection access could help revive Europe’s farming workforce
ECCA urges EU to remove barriers to post-patent plant protection products PPPs, arguing it will boost farm profitability, sustainability – and attract younger farmers
Microbial might: BugBiome’s bioinsecticide targets aphids in the fight against synthetic pesticides
UK start-up BugBiome is harnessing plant-derived microbes to develop a new generation of bioinsecticides – but scaling biological pest control comes with formulation and regulatory hurdles
Micropep lifts lid on AI-powered platform primed to speed peptide-based biocontrol solutions
With its proprietary AI engine, Micropep is accelerating the discovery of micropeptide-based biocontrols – offering a sustainable, scalable complement to synthetic agrochemicals
EU biopesticide reform gains momentum as crop protection groups unite to demand fast-track regulation
Industry leaders express cautious optimism as the European Commission signals intent to overhaul crop protection rules, potentially unlocking faster access to biopesticides and post-patent products
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Reducing fertiliser costs: How Canadian start-up ClearCost is providing price transparency to farmers
Market volatility is driving fertiliser prices up, pressuring farmers to find innovative solutions to manage their margins