- In April 2024, Syngenta entered into a strategic collaboration with Lavie Bio from Israel, focusing on the exploration and development of innovative biopesticides. This partnership aims to accelerate the creation of biologicals, a critical need in the agriculture sector. By leveraging the computational biology infrastructure provided by Evogene, Lavie Bio seeks to identify microbial strains that address crop protection needs, significantly enhancing its market reach and capabilities through Syngenta's extensive network
- In November 2023, FMC introduced Ethos Elite LFR, a new insecticide/biofungicide premix crop protection product, set to launch in the U.S. market in 2024. This formulation combines the proven efficacy of the pyrethroid insecticide bifenthrin with two proprietary biological strains from FMC—Bacillus velezensis strain RTI301 and Bacillus subtilis strain RTI477—delivering broad-spectrum control against early-season diseases and soilborne pests
- In February 2023, Vestaron, a leading producer of peptide-based bioinsecticides, launched Spear RC, a new addition to its Spear series. This innovative insecticide is designed to target lepidopteran pests such as cotton bollworm, soybean looper, and armyworm in crops including cotton, soybean, and rice. Field trials have shown that Spear® RC delivers pest control performance comparable to that of conventional chemical insecticides
- In March 2022, Marrone Bio Innovations Inc. and Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. announced a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction, aiming to create a global leader in sustainable agricultural solutions. This merger combines Bioceres' expertise in bio-nutrition and seed care products with Marrone Bio's innovations in biological crop protection. Together, they will enhance their capabilities in developing and commercializing eco-friendly agricultural products to support sustainable farming practices worldwide
