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We are thrilled to announce the two winners of “The Radicle Natural Plant Protection Challenge Presented by UPL”! Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/d4PEbyfq   The Challenge sets out to invest US $1.75M in start-up companies that are advancing natural and biological solutions to protect crops from biotic stresses. SOLASTA Bio, an Ag/Bio-tech company specializing in the next-generation of green insecticides, was selected as the 1st-place winner for developing nature-inspired, selectively targeted and sustainable peptide insect control products. Impetus Ag, an Ag-tech company developing biological insect control solutions with the effectiveness of legacy chemical methods, was selected as the 2nd-place winner for creating novel proteins that bind naturally occurring toxins to targeted pests. In addition to funding, the winners will also get access to advice from both UPL and Radicle senior executives to help accelerate their company's business and technical efforts. UPL, Radicle Growth, Natural Plant Protection (NPP), SOLASTA Bio, Impetus Agriculture, Inc., Shireen Davies, martha schlicher #AreYouUpForTheChallenge? #RadicleChallenge, #UPL, #NPP, #AgTech, #Agriculture, #Agricultureandfarming, #farmingtechnology, #FoodTech, #venturecapital, #innovation, #funding, #investing #openag, #openinnovation #opencollaboration #openagcenter #sustainability #agbiotech #plantprotection #cropprotection #naturalsolutions #bioticstresses

CeraMax® Achieves BioVerified™ Status Ceradis Crop Protection B.V. proudly announces that its innovative biological seed treatment, CeraMax®, has earned the BioVerified™ status from WinField® United. This recognition validates CeraMax® as a rigorously evaluated product, ensuring its effectiveness and reliability for growers and retailers. As a pioneering bio-fungicide seed treatment, CeraMax® is designed to combat soil-borne fungal diseases, enhancing early crop vigor and offering a sustainable alternative to conventional synthetic treatments. This collaboration between Ceradis and WinField United exemplifies a shared commitment to advancing biotechnological solutions in agriculture, providing eco-friendly options to the agricultural community. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/g_3Z-7fT #CeraMax #BioVerified #CeradisCropProtection #WinFieldUnited #SustainableAgriculture #BiologicalSeedTreatment #CropProtection #AgritechInnovation #EcoFriendlyFarming #AgriculturalBiotechnology

Let's come together to celebrate the wonders of Agricultural Biologicals and the incredible potential of Microbes! It's fascinating to think that we've only scratched the surface with less than 0.1% of the microbes known to us. Just imagine the possibilities if we could uncover a fraction more in the coming years through our state-of-the-art facilities! Advancements in the biocontrol sector have occurred over the past couple of decades. Despite increasing demand and adoption rates, progress in crop protection and plant health innovation has been somewhat stagnant. The journey of biologicals often faces obstacles, such as prolonged innovation and regulatory processes. This is happening even as the EU sets goals to reduce pesticide usage by 50% and synthetic fertiliser use by 20% by 2030. This situation presents an opportunity to delve deeper into magic, RNAi technology and biofilm advancements to revolutionise how we safeguard crops and manage plant health. Come along with me as we engage in discussions, learn from each other, and turn our thoughts into solutions. Let's not passively observe – let's actively participate in conversations and drive change! #Agriculture #Biologicals #Microbes #Innovation #SustainableFarming #PlantHealth #Biocontrol #CropProtection #RNAi #Biofilm #Agritech #Sustainability #GreenFarming lets make an impact! 🌍🚜

Hear from one of our judges of the Radicle Natural Plant Protection Challenge presented by UPL, JONELL MYERS Seed Enhancement Lead Beck’s Hybrids The Challenge sets out to invest US $1.75M in start-up companies that are advancing natural and biological solutions to protect crops from biotic stresses such as bacteria, fungi, nematodes, insects, arachnids, and weeds. UPL, Radicle Growth, Natural Plant Protection (NPP), Jonell Winger Myers #AreYouUpForTheChallenge? #RadicleChallenge, #UPL, #NPP, #AgTech, #Agriculture, #Agricultureandfarming, #farmingtechnology, #FoodTech, #venturecapital, #innovation, #funding, #investing #openag, #openinnovation #opencollaboration #openagcenter #sustainability #agbiotech #plantprotection #cropprotection #naturalsolutions #bioticstresses

🧬 Biotalys has introduced BioFun-8, a groundbreaking biofungicide program targeting Alternaria, a persistent and damaging fungal disease impacting fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops worldwide. Through its AGROBODY 2.0 technology, Biotalys aims to develop an advanced biocontrol that will help growers reduce crop loss due to Alternaria, which has become increasingly resistant to chemical treatments. Dr. Carlo Boutton, Chief Scientific Officer at Biotalys, emphasized the urgency of tackling fungal diseases that “reduce yields, stunt growth, and infest soil.” BioFun-8 is set to enhance Biotalys' pipeline alongside other biocontrol solutions, such as EVOCA for botrytis and powdery mildew, which is currently awaiting regulatory approval in the US and EU. 🔗 For more data: https://ow.ly/KzaY50TVN3l Would you consider biocontrols like BioFun-8 a game-changer for sustainable agriculture? 🌾💬 #SustainableAg #Biocontrol #CropProtection #Biotalys #AgriculturalInnovation

📈 Another milestone for Biological Solutions (BioSolutions) has been reached! Farmers are pursuing more and more sustainable solutions but still seek for ways to increase productivity and remain climate resilient. We want to connect them to the latest technologies and solutions to ensure that they can positively transform agriculture and impact our food systems. We are excited to announce that through a distribution agreement together with Acadian Plant Health™ BASF has now expanded its BioSolutions portfolio to include a new climate-resilient solution, biostimulants derived from seaweed. Biostimulants are substances or microorganisms that have the ability to enhance crop growth, improve stress tolerance and maintain marketable yield. This specific kind of seaweed is grown in extreme conditions in the North Atlantic tidal zone and provides complementary tools to farmers and help growers to manage the increasing demands of our food systems.   ⏩ Learn more about the details here: https://lnkd.in/e7QYgzW5 #BASFInAg #SustainableAgriculture #Biologicals #BioSolutions

BiBiotalysatest News: Forge Alliance With Novonesis for Sustainable Crop Protection Explore the strategic alliance between Biotalys and Novonesis, aiming to revolutionize the biofungicide landscape with EVOCA NG. This partnership marks a significant step in scaling up production for global commercialization, offering a sustainable solution against fungal diseases in agriculture. Delve into the investment details, collaborative efforts for global market penetration, and the promising future of biocontrol innovations stemming from this alliance. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eXNJMJTD #BiofungicideDevelopment #SustainableAgriculture #BiotalysNovonesisPartnership #GlobalCommercialization #AgriculturalInnovation #CropProtection #EVOCA_NG #AgTechCollaboration #SustainableFarmingSolutions

Hear from one of our judges of the Radicle Natural Plant Protection Challenge presented by UPL,   MATT COUTTS CIO Coutts Agro Ltd. The Challenge sets out to invest US $1.75M in start-up companies that are advancing natural and biological solutions to protect crops from biotic stresses such as bacteria, fungi, nematodes, insects, arachnids, and weeds. UPL, Radicle Growth, Natural Plant Protection (NPP), Matt Coutts #AreYouUpForTheChallenge? #RadicleChallenge, #UPL, #NPP, #AgTech, #Agriculture, #Agricultureandfarming, #farmingtechnology, #FoodTech, #venturecapital, #innovation, #funding, #investing #openag, #openinnovation #opencollaboration #openagcenter #sustainability #agbiotech #plantprotection #cropprotection #naturalsolutions #bioticstresses

We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration between NextGenBioPest and IPMorama! The IPMorama project will develop a cutting-edge "practice ecosystem" to support Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for key crops like wheat, potatoes, and grain legumes (soybean, white lupin, and pea). Our combined expertise will contribute to this vision by delivering: 🔬 Novel and improved products and methods for pest and pathogen control. 🌿 A new toolkit for plant protection including diagnostics, Biological Control Agents, RNA-based pesticides, Low Risk/Green chemicals, and plant resistance inducers. 🌾 Innovative agronomic and ecological practices to enhance sustainability. Together, NextGenBioPest and IPMorama are set to revolutionize crop protection and foster a more sustainable food production system. #NextGenBioPest  #HorizonEU European Research Executive Agency (REA) #EUInnovation #ResearchImpactEU

Thrilled to unveil my 57th blog post! 🌿🛡️ Discover the power of PGPRs as plant allies in combatting the harmful effects of disease-related substances. Dive into this fascinating topic and learn how nature's defenders are shaping the future of agriculture. #PGPR #PlantHealth #AgriculturalInnovation 🌱🔬 Don't miss out! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dF6WMZGX #Biocontrol #SustainableFarming 📚🌾