BASF Agricultural Solutions has launched Efficon®, a next-generation insecticide designed to effectively control pests in high-value crops in Egypt. With its active ingredient Axalion®, Efficon® provides long-lasting protection against sucking insects such as whiteflies and aphids, addressing the challenges of resistance and climate change.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "BASF launches Efficon in Egypt, introducing a new era of sus..." - 16 June 2026
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Circularity Fuels has completed the first full conversion of agricultural biogas into sustainable aviation fuel, showcasing an innovative solution for valorizing agricultural waste. This process, carried out at a California dairy farm, produces fuel that meets international standards while being net carbon-negative. With modular reactors, the company overcomes economic barriers related to biogas conversion, aiming for commercial production by 2027.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Circularity Fuels Completes World’s First End-to-End Convers..." - 15 June 2026
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Canadian company Picketa Systems has recently closed a $2.1 million funding round to expand its LENS platform, which provides real-time data on crop nutrients. With rising fertilizer costs, this technology could help farmers reduce their fertilizer expenses by 20%. LENS, which now covers potatoes, corn, canola, soybeans, and wheat, is already used by over 45 agricultural retailers.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Picketa Systems Raises $2.1M to Scale LENS Crop Nutrient Pla..." - 15 June 2026
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The Reims-based start-up BioFerm’Tech is entering the bio-inputs market by developing bio-stimulant microbes that enhance phosphorus assimilation in plants, providing an alternative to cadmium-laden phosphate fertilizers. One strain has already been successfully tested in a specific terroir. The goal is commercialization by 2028.
Source: Usine Nouvelle, published under the title "Fini les engrais phosphatés gorgés de cadmium : cette start-..." - 15 June 2026
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Rivulis EU, a Singapore-based company, has announced a strategic partnership with Spherag, a Spanish firm specializing in irrigation automation. This partnership aims to integrate innovative digital solutions into Rivulis' offerings, thereby enhancing its distribution network and smart irrigation in Europe. The flagship device, Atlas X, enables optimized irrigation management through bidirectional communication with the cloud, facilitating remote monitoring and control.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Rivulis Europe and Spherag form a strategic partnership agre..." - 15 June 2026
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The newly inaugurated Rijk Zwaan Open Field Testing Center in the Netherlands is designed to enhance practical research on field crops. This state-of-the-art facility allows for the evaluation of 20 field crops, including lettuce, brassicas, spinach, and chicories, featuring amenities such as a digital phenotyping lab for precise variety assessment.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Rijk Zwaan opens new trial centre for open-field crops in th..." - 15 June 2026
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Negotiations for a compromise on new pesticide rules in the EU, proposed by Cyprus, have stalled. This text aimed to facilitate the use of organic pesticides while granting unlimited approvals for certain synthetic substances. Disagreements among member states, particularly regarding the restriction of imports of products containing banned pesticide residues, hindered the agreement.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "EU countries fail to agree on new pesticide rules" - 15 June 2026
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RegenLend, a joint initiative by Compeer Financial and PepsiCo, aims to lower financial barriers to adopting strip-till, a technique that lies between traditional tillage and direct seeding, allowing farmers to only work the soil strip where the crop will be planted. By covering two rental payments, PepsiCo supports farmers in their transition to conservation practices on at least 600 acres.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Compeer Financial and PepsiCo Launch RegenLend to Lower the ..." - 12 June 2026
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Investment firm Solis Capital has launched a financing vehicle for voluntary carbon projects in Central Asia, aimed at supporting afforestation and land management initiatives. This innovative financing model covers the initial costs of projects before carbon credits are sold, focusing on high-integrity and transparent projects. Kazakhstan is identified as a key market, with significant potential for nature-based programs and agricultural transition needs.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Solis Capital Launches Carbon Stream Financing Vehicle for H..." - 12 June 2026
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In the face of the need for sustainable pest management solutions, seed priming with methyl jasmonate (MeJA) proves promising. Previous research has shown that this technique enhances pest resistance in Arabidopsis thaliana without compromising growth. This study explores whether these benefits extend to Brassica rapa, highlighting specific molecular mechanisms and the importance of tailoring priming strategies according to crop species and pest types.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Methyl jasmonate seed priming enhances pest resistance in Ar..." - 12 June 2026
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