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Serge Zaka: "Too Much Water or Not Enough: Climate Change Isn't Just an Endless Drought."

Excess water and periods of drought: farmers must navigate an increasingly contrasting water cycle. According to climatologist Serge Zaka, climate change intensifies extremes and complicates access to water when crops need it most.

How Vendée is Organizing the Water Battle

The first part of our special report on water focuses on a major challenge for agriculture: managing a resource increasingly affected by unpredictable weather events. In Vendée, local officials and farmers have chosen to anticipate. Insights from Laurent Favreau, Vice President of the Vendée Departmental Council and President of SyDEV.

Sébastien Roumegous: "Technology must adapt to the laws of life, not the other way around"

Field agronomist turned leader of an international company, Sébastien Roumegous, founder and CEO of Biosphères, advocates a belief: agricultural technology will only be sustainable if it respects the laws of life. With Biosphères, he supports the transition of farmers, SMEs, and large groups like LVMH, Danone, Nestlé, and Unilever.

The Agricultural World Worries About Rising Fertilizer Prices Due to Middle East War

Rural Coordination expresses concern over the rising cost of fertilizers. Nearly 30% of global fertilizers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, raising alarms about supply disruptions and potential impacts on food production worldwide.

MustGrow Receives Milestone Payment from Bayer for Biocontrol Technologies

MustGrow Biologics Corp. has announced that it has received its first milestone payment from Bayer AG as part of a licensing agreement for its mustard-based biocontrol technologies. This partnership aims to develop sustainable solutions for agriculture, with significant revenue potential over several years. Bayer, as a global leader, plays a key role in commercializing these innovations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Update on Equipment to Reduce Spray Drift in Agriculture

The French Association for Adjuvants has updated its list of equipment designed to reduce the spray drift of phytosanitary products, specifying reduction levels ranging from 66% to 95%. This update specifically targets low crops, viticulture, and arboriculture, emphasizing the importance of using approved equipment to benefit from regulatory adaptations of Non-Treated Zones. Approved adjuvants also play a complementary role in optimizing spraying.

Azaneo bets on irreversible electroporation to compete with herbicides

India Restricts Glyphosate Use for Safety Reasons

India's Registration Commission has decided to restrict glyphosate use, mandating that its application be carried out only by trained professionals in response to concerns about health risks and workplace safety. This decision, made during the 474th meeting of the Commission, is based on an expert report and highlights the lack of scientific justification for unrestricted use. The issue remains under review by the Ministry of Agriculture, and the final decision will depend on their assessment.

Water, an Increasingly Scarce and Strategic Resource for Industry: How Factories Can Adapt

Soybeans, corn... the issue of banned pesticides in Europe for imports

The PLUVALUH Project: Towards Sustainable Agriculture with Human Urine

The PLUVALUH project, led by the Chamber of Agriculture of the Pays de la Loire, explores the use of human urine as a fertilizer in agriculture. Experiments in Angers and other regions aim to assess the technical and agronomic feasibility of this innovative approach, while analyzing its environmental impact and developing viable economic models. This initiative could transform human urine into a valuable resource for farmers, thus contributing to more sustainable and decarbonized agriculture.

Xylem Strengthens Its Pump Offer for Agriculture and Industry with Cornell and Roper Pump Acquisition

American water technology specialist Xylem is set to acquire Cornell Pump and Roper Pump for $1.46 billion. This move expands its range of pumps aimed at irrigation, agricultural fluid transfer, and industrial applications, amid a backdrop of consolidation in the hydraulic equipment sector.

In Brazil, Agsafe Leverages AI to Reduce Spray Drift

European Pesticide Market: Differentiation Becomes Essential