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RNA Fungicides Reach New Regulatory Milestone

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the common name Tomovircona, the world's first RNA fungicide. This decision marks a significant step towards the international registration of this new generation of plant protection products based on RNA interference (RNAi).

The National Assembly Passes Emergency Agricultural Law, Including Acetamiprid and Flupyradifurone

Euroseeds salue l'exclusion des semences de soja de la réglementation sur la déforestation

La décision de la Commission européenne d'exclure les semences de soja pour semis de la réglementation sur la déforestation (EUDR) est saluée par Euroseeds. Adoptée le 13 juillet 2026, cette modification clarifie la chaîne de valeur des semences et évite des charges administratives excessives pour les entreprises de semences. Elle souligne également l'importance d'une réglementation ciblée pour atteindre les objectifs environnementaux de l'UE sans nuire à l'innovation dans le secteur de la sélection végétale.

Retards réglementaires : l'industrie des biointrants au Brésil en péril

Le Brésil, en pleine expansion dans le secteur des biointrants, fait face à des retards réglementaires qui pourraient compromettre son ambition de devenir un leader mondial en biotechnologie agricole. Malgré des conditions favorables et une forte adoption des technologies biologiques, les délais d'enregistrement des produits et l'incertitude réglementaire menacent l'innovation et les investissements. Les acteurs de l'industrie appellent à une clarification rapide des règles pour soutenir la croissance et la compétitivité du secteur.

Biostimulants: American Company Verdesian Strengthens Portfolio with New Independent Certification

Verdesian Life Sciences, a global leader in nutrient use efficiency technologies, has announced that its CROP+® product has received the 'Certified Biostimulant' label from The Fertilizer Institute. This certification confirms the product's effectiveness, safety, and composition after a rigorous independent review. CROP+® is a foliar nutritional supplement that enhances plant tolerance to abiotic stress.

European Parliament Rejects Proposal to Classify Soybean Oil as High ILUC Risk

The European Parliament's rejection of a regulation classifying soybean oil as a high risk of ILUC (indirect land use change) is seen as a pivotal moment for the soybean value chain in Europe. This decision, backed by a coalition of agricultural organizations, aims to enhance the sector's competitiveness and resilience while promoting innovation and investment.

Biocontrol in France: Regulatory Innovation and Farmer Support as Keys to Scaling Up

The 2025 Biocontrol Barometer reveals a market stabilization at 304 million euros, with diverging dynamics between agriculture and the gardens and green spaces segment. Despite an ambition for a 30% market share by 2030, the market share of biocontrol solutions remains around 11%, with industry players facing regulatory challenges and the adoption of solutions.

Weeds in Cereals: Sowing Delays, Autumn Strategies, and New Regulations for 2026

Controversial Adoption of Emergency Agricultural Bill by the Senate

The emergency agricultural bill, passed by the Senate, raises concerns about its environmental impacts. Both chambers of Parliament have approved very different versions, with provisions deemed contrary to European law and relaxations on pesticides. Upcoming negotiations are expected to be tense, with strong mobilization from agricultural unions and environmental associations, reflecting the political divides surrounding this text.

European Union: New Rules Strengthen Farmers' Power in the Agri-Food Chain

Amoeba Receives Market Approval for Its Biofungicide AXPERA in France, Paving the Way for European Rollout

Brazil: Regulatory Costs Become a Major Factor in Agrochemical Market Transformation

Brazil strengthens its position in the global pesticide market with a record 912 approvals in 2025, but the increasing complexity of regulatory requirements is causing many companies to abandon their products. Firms are turning to the courts to expedite approvals, with a 400% rise in toxicological assessments approved by judicial decision.

New GMOs: New Regulations Will Come into Effect in 2028

The European regulation on new genomic techniques (NGTs) has been published. It sets the criteria for determining whether a plant produced from NGTs is considered a GMO. This regulatory evolution, which will take effect in 2028, could transform the landscape of innovation in agritech by influencing production practices and strategies of companies in the agri-food sector.

Walid Saadé: Diverse Solutions, Education, and Regulation, the Three Challenges of the Biostimulant Market in France

In an increasingly complex agricultural context, Walid Saadé, president of the biostimulants section of France fertilisants, emphasizes the need for a diversified and educational approach to promote biostimulants. He highlights regulatory challenges and the necessity for better understanding of products derived from living organisms to ensure their adoption by farmers, while stressing the importance of a collective dynamic to address climate issues.

Micropep Technologies : Promisin, un biofongicide innovant en route pour l'approbation

Micropep Technologies a franchi une étape clé en soumettant des dossiers réglementaires pour son biofongicide Promisin™ au Brésil et au Paraguay. Ce produit, basé sur une technologie de peptide antimicrobien, cible des maladies fongiques majeures du soja et a été soutenu par plus de 200 essais de terrain. Conçu pour répondre aux besoins économiques des cultures en rang, Promisin pourrait transformer le marché des biocontrôles en offrant une alternative efficace et durable face aux défis de résistance et de réglementation.

India: Pesticide Regulation Shifts to Fully Digital with Major Compliance Reform

Hemeris: a deeptech startup cleanses seeds using plasma technology

Nouvelles techniques génomiques : enjeux de propriété et d'innovation en agriculture

L'adoption par l'Union européenne des nouvelles techniques génomiques (NTG) soulève des questions cruciales sur la propriété des semences et la concentration du marché. Alors que ces technologies promettent d'améliorer la résistance des plantes face aux défis climatiques, le débat sur les brevets et la protection des caractères génétiques préexistants s'intensifie. Les semenciers indépendants craignent une privatisation du vivant, tandis que la coexistence entre agriculture biologique et NTG pose des défis techniques et juridiques. Qui contrôlera réellement les semences de demain ?

NTG Reform: KWS, Bayer, Syngenta, and Cibus See a Turning Point for European Variety Innovation

The European Union's approval of the regulation on New Genomic Techniques (NGT) marks a turning point for innovation in plant breeding. Companies like KWS and Cibus express their satisfaction, emphasizing that this framework will enable the development of more resilient and sustainable crops while facilitating the adoption of modern methods by farmers.

European Parliament Adopts GMO Directive for New Genomic Techniques

On June 17, the European Parliament approved the revision of the 2001 GMO directive, allowing the use of new genomic techniques (NGTs) in agriculture. This decision, welcomed by rapporteur Jessica Polfjärd, aims to enhance the resilience and competitiveness of farms. Unlike traditional GMOs, NGTs rely on targeted mutagenesis, introducing traits already present in the species.