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• October 2023: ADAMA Chile introduced Apresa, a pre-emergent herbicide premix that provides broad-spectrum weed control and demonstrates up to 20% higher effectiveness compared to tank-mixed alternatives. The product combines two complementary modes of action in high concentration to eliminate resistant grass and broadleaf weeds. It offers extended residual protection for soybeans and other crops through a straightforward pre-emergence application.
• March 2023: Corteva Agriscience introduced Adavelt Active, a fungicide with a new mode of action that protects crops against various yield-reducing diseases. Adavelt active (florylpicoxamid/FRAC Group 21) is the first picolinamide fungicide offering broad-spectrum protection against Ascomycota pathogens in major global crops. The product features a distinct target site in multiple crops without cross-resistance to other modes of action, making it an effective resistance management tool in integrated pest management programs.

• August 2024: Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. (BVT) received regulatory approval from Mexico's Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) for its Vectorite with Clonostachys Rosea CR-7 (CR-7) fungicide as a soybean seed treatment.
• July 2023: Germains Seed Technology provides seed treatments that comply with Mexico's phytosanitary regulations, serving both conventional and organic growers. The company ensures all treated seeds for producers and dealers meet the country's regulatory requirements.

• September 2024: Albaugh, a global leader in crop protection solutions, has officially registered its SPIROMAX 240 SC Insecticide in Australia. This achievement underscores Albaugh's expansion into the Australian agricultural market and reaffirms our dedication to delivering high-quality and cost-effective crop protection products to Australian farmers.
• May 2024: BASF has introduced its innovative insecticide, Cimegra, in Australia. This product features a new active ingredient, Broflanilide, developed using BASF's proprietary technology. Cimegra offers robust and prolonged protection against resilient insect pests, catering to a diverse range of crops.

• September 2024: AgIdea, which specializes in R&D services that transform pre-commercial technologies into solutions for safer and more eco-friendly agriculture, has partnered with Elemental Enzymes, known for its development of agricultural enzymes and biochemical solutions. The two companies have signed a three-year agreement to promote the screening of Elemental Enzymes' innovative technologies in the United States, with a particular focus on row crops.
• May 2024: Rizobacter BioSolucoes, a global leader in bio-innovation, has introduced 'RizoPower'. This product, designed for foliar application, is crafted from a blend of soy, corn, cotton, sugarcane, rice, and wheat. It features the innovative UBP molecule, a first in the bioactivator domain.
• February 2023: Zymtronix, a pioneer in cell-free process technologies, has announced a collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks, a leader in cell programming and biosecurity platforms. This partnership aims to optimize the enzymes in Zymtronix's proprietary cell-free platform, enhancing the production of essential ingredients for the food, agriculture, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries.

• July 2024: BASF introduced Tinuvin NOR 211 AR to assist film producers and converters worldwide in addressing the challenges of plasticulture, which involves the use of plastic materials in agricultural applications. This product provides an effective solution for agricultural plastics exposed to high levels of UV radiation, thermal stress, and inorganic chemicals frequently used in crop management and disinfection processes.
• April 2023: Berry Global Group Inc. expanded its film manufacturing facility in Tennessee to meet the growing demand for its high-performance, sustainable stretch films. The expansion included space for three new cast lines, an upgrade to the facility's existing post-industrial resin (PIR) reprocessing system, and an extension of its rail spur for resin material handling.

• May 2024: The African Union Commission was dedicated to strengthening the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism to enhance food production. This commitment will enable the mechanism to invest in technologies that improve crop yields, initiatives that promote soil health, and infrastructure improvements. Such investments ensure better fertilizer availability and market access for farmers throughout Africa.
• December 2023: Bayer unveiled its new fungicide seed treatment, EverGol Energy, in South Africa, with availability set for farmers in 2024. This treatment targets both Fusarium spp. and Pythium spp. in maize and soybean crops.
• January 2023: K+S agreed to acquire a 75% stake in the fertilizer division of Industrial Commodities Holdings (Pty) Ltd (ICH), a trading firm based in South Africa. Following the signing of the agreement, the newly acquired entity will function under the name Fertiva (Pty) Ltd. This strategic move aims to bolster and broaden K+S's distribution reach in South Africa and East Africa.

• May 2024: Adama Ltd, a leading global crop protection company, launched the EDAPTIS herbicide in Poland. However, EDAPTIS is a ready-to-use solution that provides broad-spectrum control of grassy weeds and improved efficacy in combating resistant populations.
• December 2023: Crystal Crop Protection Limited acquired the trademark GRAMOXONE for the Indian market from Syngenta, a global industry leader in agriculture.
• July 2023: Syngenta India launched Incipio and Simodis, which effectively curb pests like leaf folders, stem borer, and sucking insects which severely reduce the yields in paddy, cotton, and vegetable crops.

• October 2023: ADAMA Chile introduced Apresa, a pre-emergent herbicide premix that provides broad-spectrum weed control and demonstrates up to 20% higher effectiveness compared to tank-mixed alternatives. The product combines two complementary modes of action in high concentration to eliminate resistant grass and broadleaf weeds. It offers extended residual protection for soybeans and other crops through a straightforward pre-emergence application.
• March 2023: Corteva Agriscience introduced Adavelt Active, a fungicide with a new mode of action that protects crops against various yield-reducing diseases. Adavelt active (florylpicoxamid/FRAC Group 21) is the first picolinamide fungicide offering broad-spectrum protection against Ascomycota pathogens in major global crops. The product features a distinct target site in multiple crops without cross-resistance to other modes of action, making it an effective resistance management tool in integrated pest management programs.

• August 2024: Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. (BVT) received regulatory approval from Mexico's Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) for its Vectorite with Clonostachys Rosea CR-7 (CR-7) fungicide as a soybean seed treatment.
• July 2023: Germains Seed Technology provides seed treatments that comply with Mexico's phytosanitary regulations, serving both conventional and organic growers. The company ensures all treated seeds for producers and dealers meet the country's regulatory requirements.

• October 2024: Mahindra & Mahindra launched the Mahindra Arjun 605 DI 4WD tractor to address the increasing demand for higher horsepower tractors during farming seasons. The company introduced the new tractor model in Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
• April 2024: Swaraj Tractors introduced five variants in a limited edition on its 50th anniversary. This edition, available for two months, has MS Dhoni's signature as a symbol of gratitude to the customers.
• March 2024: Sonalika Tractors invested USD 157.4 million for two new plants in Punjab. The company invested USD 121.1 million in a new tractor assembly plant and USD 36.3 million in a high-pressure foundry.