Mercy Corps Ventures has selected Salicrop for a pilot project aimed at testing a non-GMO seed treatment technology designed to enhance tomato resilience against heat and salinity. This initiative, part of a water security program, targets farmers in Baja California facing extreme climatic conditions. Crop trials are scheduled for the 2026 season, with rigorous monitoring of agronomic performance and sustainability indicators.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Mercy Corps Ventures Launches Pilot with Salicrop to Support..." - 16 February 2026
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Schoneveld Breeding, a Dutch specialist in ornamental plants, joins De Groot en Slot, a recognized variety selection company particularly in vegetable crops. This collaboration aims to enhance innovation and the development of sustainable solutions in the horticultural sector, while maintaining the operational independence of Schoneveld Breeding and speeding up the development of new varieties.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Schoneveld Breeding becomes part of De Groot en Slot - Famil..." - 13 February 2026
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The Spanish company Veganic, specializing in biosolutions and biocontrol for agriculture, recorded a 143% growth in 2025 compared to 2024, marking a significant milestone in its development. This progress reflects the dynamics of its business model and its international positioning in biotechnologies applied to a more efficient and sustainable agriculture.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Veganic strengthens its position as a leader in biosolutions..." - 13 February 2026
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The Australian Office of Gene Technology Regulator has issued a license for the genetically modified tomato that produces natural purple pigments. This tomato, which can be grown across Australia, has been deemed safe for health and the environment. However, its commercialization as food requires additional approval, and it will be subject to mandatory labeling as a GM product.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Australia approves commercial release of GM purple tomato" - 12 February 2026
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American group Chiquita Brands International, a leading global producer and distributor of bananas, announces a major breakthrough in varietal innovation with the completion of the Yelloway pan-genome. Developed in collaboration with Dutch plant biotechnology company KeyGene, this pan-genome provides a comprehensive mapping of the genetic diversity of bananas. This resource aims to accelerate the selection of varieties resistant to major diseases such as tropical fusarium and black sigatoka, while improving their adaptation to climate change.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Chiquita advances banana innovation with completion of Yello..." - 11 February 2026
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The German seed company KWS partners with Berlin-based startup vly to develop a specifically selected organic pea aimed at enhancing the taste, texture, and nutritional value of plant-based dairy alternatives. Derived from advanced selection methods, this pea is part of the formulation for the new 'vly Bio High Protein', a product rich in protein and free from added sugars. Meanwhile, vly launches the 'vly Bio Barista', designed for hot beverages, confirming its commitment to meet the growing demand for both effective and healthy plant-based solutions.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "KWS and vly jointly develop taste optimized organic pea for ..." - 11 February 2026
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American agricultural biotech Cibus, known for its non-transgenic genome editing technologies, partners with Interoc, a Latin American agro-industrial group active in the seed and crop protection markets. Together, they aim to launch herbicide-tolerant rice varieties, with initial rollouts planned in Ecuador and Colombia by 2027.
MADISON HONG, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Cibus And Interoc Sign LOI To Advance Herbicide-Tolerant Ric..." - 8 February 2026
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The German group HELM AG has announced the acquisition of Unium Bioscience, a British company specializing in biological technologies for agriculture. This move aims to enhance HELM's capabilities in the development and commercialization of agricultural biosolutions, leveraging Unium's scientific expertise and field trials conducted, particularly in the UK.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "HELM AG acquisition boosts Unium Bioscience’s biological off..." - 6 February 2026
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Venkatesan Sundaresan, distinguished professor of plant biology at the University of California, Davis, and researcher at the Innovative Genomics Institute, has secured funding from the Gates Foundation to develop self-cloning crops. This five-year research project relies on international collaboration between American and Indian institutions, aiming to explore new genetic models to enhance seed autonomy for Indian farmers.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) researchers to expand se..." - 2 February 2026
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Coromandel International Limited, a major player in agricultural solutions in India and one of the national leaders in the fertilizer market, has released its financial results for the quarter and the nine months ending December 31, 2025. Despite a challenging business environment, the group recorded an increase in revenue, supported by the advancement of its integration projects and the expansion of its retail network.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Coromandel International delivers resilient Q3 FY26 results" - 2 February 2026
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