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Lilac Agriculture Raises $2.3 Million to Enhance Legume Rhizobium Inoculants
American biotech company Lilac Agriculture has raised $2.3 million to develop a new generation of rhizobium-based inoculants for legumes. Originating from research at North Dakota State University, its platform selects and adapts strains to improve both their nitrogen-fixing capacity and their ability to colonize nodules against naturally occurring soil bacteria. Its first product, PL11, aimed at peas and lentils, is already being marketed on a small scale in the United States, while the company prepares to enter the Canadian market.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Lilac Agriculture closes oversubscribed $2.3 million Series ..." - 23 September 2026
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BASF and Bunge Prepare to Launch Canola for Hotter, Drier Climates
BASF and Bunge announce a partnership for the treatment of InVigor Goldâ„¢ canola seeds, an innovative hybrid of Brassica juncea. This project represents a significant advancement towards the commercialization of this seed, scheduled for 2027, and aims to provide farmers with an option suited for challenging growing environments. By collaborating with Bunge, BASF seeks to establish reliable market access for canola producers, thereby enhancing farmers' confidence in this new variety.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "BASF’s InVigor Gold canola seed to be processed by Bunge, su..." - 23 September 2026
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Brazil: Symbiomics and Valeouro Bet on Genomic Editing for Bioinputs
Brazilian biotech Symbiomics, specializing in the discovery and engineering of microorganisms for agriculture, has partnered with biocontrol product manufacturer Valeouro Biotec to develop new crop protection solutions. The partnership will notably combine sequencing, data analysis, and genomic editing to enhance the performance of microorganisms and shorten development cycles.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Symbiomics and Valeouro forge strategic partnership to advan..." - 23 September 2026
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Saffron Butler: An Engineer's Quest for Innovation in Energy
Saffron Butler, a graduate engineer at UGL, shares her journey and insights on the importance of flexibility, continuous learning, and strong technical foundations in the energy sector. She also encourages women to build professional networks and to dare to step out of their comfort zones to seize new opportunities.
Source: Cimic - 23 September 2026
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Iberdrola and the University of Deusto: A Partnership for Technological Innovation
Iberdrola España and the University of Deusto have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at promoting research and innovation in key areas such as artificial intelligence and data analysis. This partnership seeks to transform the energy system by integrating advanced technologies for a more efficient and sustainable transition, while enhancing the resilience of electrical networks through innovative solutions.
Source: Iberdrola, published under the title "Iberdrola strengthens its commitment to technological innova..." - 23 September 2026
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Europe's Decline in the Race for Pharmaceutical Investment
Leaders of major European pharmaceutical companies are sounding the alarm over the sector's loss of competitiveness due to massive investments from the United States and China. They are calling for urgent government action to revitalize innovation and ensure patient access to treatments. The need to modernize healthcare systems and view medicines as strategic infrastructure is emphasized to reverse this trend.
Source: Sanofi, published under the title "An Open Letter from the Chairs of AstraZeneca, Boehringer In..." - 22 September 2026
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Kerry Highlights Resilient Food Systems at NYC Climate Week 2026
Kerry strengthens its presence at NYC Climate Week 2026, participating in over 70 events from September 20 to 27 in New York. The company's experts will connect collaboration, innovation, and sustainable nutrition, sharing concrete strategies and functional solutions for more resilient food systems, from farm to finished product.
Source: Kerry, published under the title "Kerry Spotlights Resilient Food Systems During Climate Week ..." - 22 September 2026
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Symrise Strengthens Natural Fragrance Ecosystem with New Grasse Facility
The inauguration of the Lautier 1795 site in Grasse by Symrise marks a significant advancement in the production of natural fragrance ingredients. By combining the expertise of Floral Concept, this initiative aims to create a robust ecosystem for innovation and the transformation of natural raw materials, while solidifying Grasse's position as a strategic center in the global fragrance ingredient sector.
Source: Symrise, published under the title "Symrise strengthens natural fragrance ecosystem with new Lau..." - 22 September 2026
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Novartis Recognized for Its Malaria Program in Fortune's 2026 List
Novartis' malaria program has been praised by Fortune, making it onto the 2026 Change The World list. This recognition highlights the importance of innovative pharmaceutical initiatives in the fight against tropical diseases, even though the content does not directly fall within the scope of plant technologies or agritech. Advances in pharmaceutical research and active ingredients are crucial, but this article does not address specific agritech applications.
Source: Novartis, published under the title "Fortune includes Novartis in 2026 Change The World List for ..." - 22 September 2026
Read moreEurope's Challenge in the Global Pharmaceutical Investment Landscape
Leaders of major pharmaceutical companies are calling for a revitalization of research and development investment in Europe, emphasizing the need for a supportive policy environment and an appropriate regulatory framework to boost innovation and competitiveness in the sector. They highlight current challenges and opportunities to strengthen Europe's position in the global health market.
Source: Novartis, published under the title "Europe Is Losing the Pharma Investment Race – But the Comeba..." - 22 September 2026
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DePuy Synthes Unveils Cutting-Edge Innovations in Trauma Care at OTA 2026
At OTA 2026, DePuy Synthes showcases significant advancements in trauma care, including fracture fixation systems and AI-based surgical assistance technologies, reinforcing its leadership role in the sector. These innovations aim to enhance the management of complex injuries and optimize patient outcomes.
Source: J&j, published under the title "DePuy Synthes Showcases Next-Generation Trauma Innovations a..." - 22 September 2026
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Corn: Up to 4.3% Yield Increase with 30% Less Nitrogen
Independent trials reported by the Swedish plant nutrition company Arevo demonstrate that its Arginex Corn seed treatment allows for a 30% reduction in nitrogen inputs without compromising corn yield, with gains reaching 4.3% in certain trials. Conducted in Europe and South America, these findings will be presented at the Euroseeds 2026 congress in Valencia.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "New corn trial data: Arginex Corn proven to deliver up to 4...." - 22 September 2026
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dClimate and AWS: TESSERA, a Major Advancement for Earth Intelligence
The collaboration between dClimate and Amazon Web Services (AWS) aims to make TESSERA, a geospatial artificial intelligence model, accessible to all. This project will transform satellite data into actionable insights for researchers, farmers, and climate stakeholders, thereby facilitating the monitoring of environmental changes and climate risk management. By making this data open, dClimate and AWS seek to democratize access to crucial information for the sustainability and resilience of agricultural and environmental systems.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "dClimate collaborates with AWS to bring TESSERA's global lan..." - 22 September 2026
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Genetically Enhanced Rice Lines Show Up to 82% Yield Gains Under Drought Conditions
Indian researchers have combined four genetic regions associated with drought tolerance in new rice lines, without resorting to transgenesis or genome editing. Five lines recorded significant yield gains under water stress, reaching up to 82% compared to the parent variety.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Gene-stacked rice lines show up to 82% yield gain under drou..." - 22 September 2026
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Spearhead Bio Raises $1.62 Million to Revolutionize Agricultural Genomic Engineering
American startup Spearhead Bio, spun out from the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, has raised $1.62 million to accelerate the development of TAHITI, its genomic editing technology that complements CRISPR for inserting or replacing large DNA sequences in crops.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "St. Louis agtech startup Spearhead Bio raises $1.62M to brin..." - 22 September 2026
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Moroccan SweetCott Mandarin Secures European Protection Until 2056
The SweetCott mandarin, developed by Les Domaines, received a community plant variety protection title on September 7, 2026, valid until 2056. This recognition, following rigorous evaluations, secures the marketing of this late-maturing variety, which is distinguished by its taste characteristics and its ability to meet international market demands.
Team AgriMaroc.ma, Source: Agrimaroc, published under the title "Agrumes : la mandarine marocaine SweetCott protégée dans l’U..." - 22 September 2026
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xFarm's Acquisition of Sibium Analytics: A Step Towards Connected Agriculture
With the acquisition of Sibium Analytics, xFarm Technologies strengthens its position in the agricultural market by integrating advanced solutions for data management, crop traceability, and biofuel auditing, thereby addressing the growing demands for sustainability and compliance in modern agriculture.
Source: Agfundernews, published under the title "xFarm Technologies’ acquisition of Sibium Analytics brings i..." - 22 September 2026
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Biographica and Hudson River: A Partnership for Crop Genome Editing
British startup Biographica partners with Hudson River Biotechnology to revolutionize crop trait development through genome editing. By combining their expertise, they aim to tackle the challenges of identifying genetic targets and provide innovative solutions for crops like tomatoes, while also exploring advanced editing approaches to enhance disease resistance and crop quality.
Source: Agfundernews, published under the title "‘Bring us your difficult trait problems’: Biographica, Hudso..." - 22 September 2026
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Genetically Modified Trees to Save Florida's Citrus Industry
In response to the threat of greening disease, Florida farmers are adopting CRISPR-modified trees. The company Soilcea hopes its rootstock, CarriCea T1, will restore citrus production, which has been severely impacted since the disease's arrival in 2005. Initial results are promising, but true evaluation will occur over the long term with fruit harvests.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Could trees developed with gene-editing technology protect F..." - 22 September 2026
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Vylor and Rainbow Crops Partner to Innovate in Genetically Modified Corn
Vylor, an advanced seed company, and Rainbow Crops, a Belgian spin-off, have announced a collaboration to develop innovative corn traits using artificial intelligence and multiplex genome editing. This initiative aims to create hybrids that are more resilient to climate variability, while operating within a European legislative framework that is favorable to genetic editing. Corteva's investment in Rainbow Crops further strengthens this innovation dynamic in the agricultural sector.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Vylor and Rainbow Crops partner to accelerate development of..." - 22 September 2026
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