The innovative formulation of Armicarb® provides this fungicide with the effectiveness and durability needed to combat powdery mildew. In combination, this biocontrol optimizes protection against downy mildew, powdery mildew, and black rot.
Source: Wikiagri, published under the title "Armicarb®, le biocontrôle qui réinvente la protection fongic..." - 19 January 2026
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With the European Commission's presentation of the "Omnibus" package, the biocontrol sector enters a critical phase. As the use of these products stagnates, companies, particularly Alliance Biocontrôle, see this regulatory simplification as an opportunity to revive innovation and the adoption of sustainable solutions.
Source: La France Agricole, published under the title "2026 sera une année déterminante pour le biocontrôle" - 19 January 2026
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Chinese company Rainbow Agro, a global giant in pesticides, is entering the UK market through a partnership with AgTIgrow. This initiative aims to encourage British farmers to reconsider post-patent (generic) crop protection products. At launch, over a dozen registrations will be available in the UK, including herbicides and fungicides. With 8,600 registered products, Rainbow Agro is committed to a long-term presence in the British agricultural landscape.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Chinese agchem giant Rainbow Agro makes UK move" - 19 January 2026
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The American company BioWorks, specializing in biological plant protection and health solutions, has announced the launch of Sandrine Copper Soap and Cintro Insecticidal Soap, two products based on biological solutions. Sandrine Copper Soap, formulated from copper octanoate, offers broad activity against fungal and bacterial pathogens while reducing the risk of phytotoxicity. Cintro Insecticidal Soap effectively targets soft-bodied insects and is compatible with beneficials, making it ideal for integration into integrated pest management programs.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "BioWorks introduces Sandrine Copper Soap and Cintro Insectic..." - 19 January 2026
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The joint technical note for vineyards 2026, developed by IFV, Inrae, and Anses, highlights the extent of fungicide resistance in French vineyards. In the face of moderate pest pressure, managing efficacy becomes crucial, with strategies tailored to resistance mechanisms. Agronomic levers are now essential to maintain the effectiveness of available treatments, amid a context of reduced active substances.
Source: Agro Matin, published under the title "Résistances en vigne : des leviers de plus en plus contraint..." - 16 January 2026
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With an agreement covering 2.85 million agricultural carbon credits over twelve years, Indigo and Microsoft are strengthening the role of regenerative agriculture in the carbon neutrality strategies of major corporations. The credits are validated according to ICVCM principles, ensuring credibility and environmental sustainability. By implementing practices that promote soil health and water conservation, Indigo has already generated nearly one million tons of carbon credits since 2018.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Indigo Carbon and Microsoft Sign Major U.S. Soil Carbon Agre..." - 16 January 2026
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Presented at DINETEC, Brazil's leading event for innovation in large-scale agriculture, FMC Corporation's Sofero™ Fall technology leverages specific pheromones of Spodoptera frugiperda combined with microencapsulation to extend their effectiveness. Integrated into existing programs and paired with the Arc™ digital platform, this targeted approach is compatible with beneficials, allowing for anticipation of pest pressures and achieving significant yield gains in trials conducted in Brazil.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "FMC unveils first pheromone-based FAW management technology ..." - 16 January 2026
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In 2025, Brazil's phytosanitary regulatory system accelerated the registration of pesticides, the development of bioinputs, and phytosanitary monitoring. The digitalization of processes and data integration have improved product diversity while maintaining safety standards.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Brazilian crop protection matures in 2025, says former regul..." - 15 January 2026
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A recent study proposes a co-engineering strategy combining biochar and artificial humic substances, synthesized from pine sawdust, to enhance photoreduction performance. The results indicate that high molecular weight fractions play a crucial role in the photoreduction of Ag⁺, revealing innovative mechanisms and dynamic photomechanical behaviors of biochar under solar irradiation.
Source: Springer, published under the title "Co-engineering biochar and artificial humic substances: adva..." - 15 January 2026
Read moreThe implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) by the European Commission is causing paralysis in the fertilizer market across Europe. Industry players are facing increasing uncertainty, exacerbated by proposals for retroactive policy changes. Fertilizer producers, already grappling with decarbonization challenges, struggle to adjust their prices, threatening the economic stability of farmers and the competitiveness of the sector.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "EU - CBAM emergency brake throws fertilizer market into para..." - 15 January 2026
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