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Bayer and Natur-Tec India have agreed to develop biodegradable and compostable seedling cups designed to replace single-use plastic in nurseries. Pilot trials will begin in vegetable and fruit nurseries across India.
India’s Aquapulse has secured ₹45 crore to strengthen pond-level technology, disease management, farmer procurement networks and export infrastructure in shrimp aquaculture.
ADM and TechnoServe have agreed to promote regenerative practices among 15,000 new soybean farmers in Maharashtra through an 18-month programme backed by a $500,000 ADM Cares investment.
Vilmorin & Cie has signed a €300 million long-term financing agreement with the European Investment Bank. The funds are earmarked for seed R&D and reinforce Europe’s backing for…
India's Regaal Resources has commissioned an expansion of its maize-processing complex in Bihar. The roughly Rs 389 crore project lifts crushing capacity, adds liquid glucose and maltodextrin output,…
Bayer reported stronger first-quarter 2026 earnings on the back of crop seeds, while sales of glyphosate-based herbicides fell sharply across several regions.
BASF Agricultural Solutions has commissioned a new BioHub fermentation plant in Ludwigshafen. The company says in-house production of biological active ingredients should strengthen supply resilience and expand its…