Pollinator insects are essential for the reproduction of wild plants and 35% of global agricultural production, yet their rapid decline threatens food security and biodiversity. Providing food resources, including water, and diversifying nesting sites can support a wide range of species.
Publié par Association CONTRAT DE SOLUTIONS, Source: Pleinchamp, published under the title "Des pollinisateurs à tout bout de champ : Les gardiens invis..." - 16 December 2025
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Bioassays: an unfinished revolution for analyzing water contaminated by pesticides, addressing the limitations of traditional chemical methods. A June 2024 report highlights the barriers to their adoption despite their wide availability and proposes strategies for increased use, aiming to better tackle the complexity of agricultural-related aquatic pollution.
Source: Actu Environnement, published under the title "Biosurveillance (1/2) : un outil à débrider" - 16 December 2025
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Rovensa Next launches Myndra: the revolutionary biostimulant derived from Ascophyllum nodosum algae to enhance fruit quality in perennial crops. Through a cold extraction process without chemicals, it improves firmness (+19%), sugar content (+10%), and fruit weight (+19%), while increasing marketable yield. Certified by EU Regulation 2019/1009, Myndra aligns with a sustainable strategy for innovative and environmentally friendly agriculture. Trials on stone fruits, pome fruits, citrus, and table grapes confirm these benefits, enhancing the value of premium harvests. A major breakthrough for agritech!
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Rovensa Next Launches Myndra Biostimulant to Enhance Fruit Q..." - 10 December 2025
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The Belgian AgTech company Biotalys, specializing in the development of protein-based biocontrol solutions for crop protection, has received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its biofungicide EVOCAâ„¢. The first of its kind in the United States, this product targets botrytis and powdery mildew on fruits and vegetables while preserving the environment and beneficial organisms. A major advancement with registration prospects in California, Florida, and Europe.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Biotalys receives regulatory approval by U.S. EPA for biofun..." - 2 December 2025
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The first European law on soil health was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on November 26, 2025. It emphasizes the establishment of a soil monitoring framework and the assessment of soil conditions across the Union. This measure marks a turning point towards more responsible management of land resources in the face of climate challenges.
Source: La France Agricole, published under the title "Que prévoit la première loi européenne pour la santé des sol..." - 2 December 2025
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Experts gathered at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich at the end of November discussed new economic models, innovative technologies such as remote sensing for weed control, and policy tools to encourage adoption by farmers in Switzerland. An inspiring discussion on the future of wheat and viticulture without chemical inputs.
Source: Ethz, published under the title "Public discussion event exploring pesticide-free production ..." - 2 December 2025
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In China, three mixed formulations of penthiopyrad have been registered for the control of diseases such as cucumber gray mold and brown spot on apples. These registrations will promote the widespread adoption of penthiopyrad in China, enabling local companies to develop differentiated formulations, providing farmers with more diverse and effective crop protection solutions to combat diseases.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "SDHI fungicide penthiopyrad ″activated″ in China, with grant..." - 26 November 2025
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The Chinese group ABA Chemicals Corporation, specializing in the manufacture of products for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical industries, is launching annual productions of 2,000 tons of the insecticide chlorantraniliprole and the fungicide prothioconazole. The new facilities enhance the group's industrial capabilities in plant technologies.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "ABA Chemical’s annual 2,000-ton chlorantraniliprole technica..." - 26 November 2025
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Alert in the European agricultural sector: Twelve organizations oppose the implementation of the carbon tax (MACF) on fertilizers, denouncing a major impact on the value chain, increased costs for producers, and an inevitable rise in food prices, threatening the stability of the entire agri-food sector.
Source: La France Agricole, published under the title "Douze organisations européennes unies contre la taxe carbone..." - 26 November 2025
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Nand Kishor Aggarwal has passed the reins of the company he founded in 1994 to his son Ankur. The group, which acquired the herbicide ethoxysulfuron from Bayer in early 2025 for weed control in rice and cereals, has established itself as a significant player in crop protection, seeds, and agricultural equipment.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Crystal Crop Protection founder steps back as son takes expa..." - 26 November 2025
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