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Bayer Appoints Kacy Perry as Head of Crop Science Canada to Accelerate Agricultural Innovation

Bayer has announced the appointment of Kacy Perry as the General Manager of Crop Science Canada, a key position where she will lead over 550 employees. Drawing on her experience in various roles within the company, she will focus on agricultural innovation, highlighting sustainable solutions for Canadian farmers. She succeeds Antoine Bernet.

Launch of Terion: Indigo and CIBO Join Forces for Unified Digital Agriculture Infrastructure

Syngenta innove avec le robot ATLAS pour des tests de compatibilité

Le robot ATLAS de Syngenta révolutionne le développement de produits en automatisant les tests de compatibilité des mélanges, permettant des résultats plus rapides et fiables. En réduisant la variabilité des évaluations manuelles, ATLAS assure une meilleure confiance dans les décisions d'application des clients. Ce système joue également un rôle clé dans la résolution des problèmes de mélange en recréant des conditions spécifiques, renforçant ainsi l'engagement de Syngenta envers des solutions scientifiques et efficaces.

BASF Launches Efficon® in Egypt: A New Insecticide with Unique Action Against Sucking Pests

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.

A Partnership to Automate and Accelerate Smart Irrigation in Europe

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.

Suterra Acquires Vestaron's Biocontrol Assets, Strengthening Its Bioinsecticide Portfolio in the U.S.

Suterra, a global leader in biological pest control, has acquired Vestaron's product lines and research assets, including the recently EPA-approved Spear® and Basin™ products for use in the United States. This acquisition aims to enhance Suterra's offerings and support growers with proven solutions and technical expertise, while planning to manufacture Spear® Lep, its own product, in the near future.

Sino-Agri Union Accelerates International Expansion and Strengthens Agrochemical Innovation Portfolio

In 2025, Sino-Agri Union experienced a 4.54% increase in its international revenue, primarily driven by its activities in Europe and America. The company is investing in R&D, with innovative products such as fluopimomidea and fluquinometoate, while enhancing its competitiveness in the neonicotinoid insecticide market.

FMC Sells Crop Protection Business in India to Crystal Crop Protection for $252 Million

FMC Corporation has announced the sale of its subsidiary FMC India to Crystal Crop Protection for $252 million, allowing FMC to refocus on its global growth opportunities. This transaction, expected to close by the end of 2026, includes the acquisition of FMC's crop protection business operations by Crystal, along with a preferred supply agreement for active ingredients. FMC will continue its R&D activities in India.

Fungicides in Orchards: Summit Agro Expands Prolivo Use Against Powdery Mildew on Apple and Cherry

Summit Agro USA has announced the expansion of the Prolivo 300SC fungicide label to include control of powdery mildew on apples and cherries (except in California and New York), enhancing its use in high-value specialty crops. Prolivo is notable for its ability to inhibit lesion formation and sporulation, while providing extended protection through its redistribution and vapor activity, thus safeguarding a larger portion of foliage and fruit during critical disease management periods.

Agri-data: CamoAg Transforms Farmer Targeting with a Commercial Intelligence Platform

CamoAg, led by Corbett Kull, has developed an agricultural intelligence platform that centralizes public data to help sales teams better target farmers. By focusing on improving sales efficiency, CamoAg has achieved profitability and positions itself as a key player in American agritech. The company concentrates on the U.S. market due to the wealth of data available through the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture).