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Further enhancing the international strategic and scientific advisory offering for agriculture and food business, AgriThority® and India Advisory Firm AgVaya have entered into an agreement to collaborate. Under the agreement, AgriThority and AgVaya together will offer consultative strategic growth and business transformation services for the full breadth of business, market and product development, as well as regulatory services. In close collaboration they will work together in specific regions of focus including technology transfer across continents.
Agoro Carbon signed a landmark 12-year offtake agreement to deliver 2.6 million carbon removal credits to Microsoft. This agreement represents one of the largest soil-based carbon removals commitments to date, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of agriculture-driven climate solutions. It unlocks significant investment to scale sustainable agriculture, reflecting corporate demand for durable, science-backed soil carbon removals. The credits will be generated from Agoro Carbon’s U.S. crop and rangeland projects, developed under Verra’s VM0042 Improved Agricultural Land Management methodology. These projects deploy regenerative agricultural practices such as cover cropping, improved grazing and reduced tillage to sequester carbon in the soil while enhancing agricultural resilience, biodiversity, food security and water retention. Farmers and ranchers who enroll in the Agoro Carbon program can experience improved crop and forage yields, increased input efficiency, and enhanced resistance to extreme weather, while generating a new income stream. Agoro Carbon’s rigorous, quality-focused approach continues to resonate with corporations seeking credible, high-integrity solutions to meet their climate commitments.
Verdesian Life Sciences announced that Primacy ALPHA® has been awarded the Certified Biostimulant label from The Fertilizer Institute’s Certified Biostimulant Program. This certification confirms that Primacy Alpha meets the rigorous criteria outlined in the United States Biostimulant Industry Guidelines for efficacy, composition, and safe use product claims.
Ceradis B.V., a global developer and marketer of environmentally friendly plant nutrition and crop protection solutions, announced the appointment of Thiago Gianeti as Supply Chain and Product Development Leader for the Americas. With more than 15 years of experience spanning agribusiness supply chains, research and development, regulatory affairs, and technical innovation, Gianeti brings extensive expertise and a proven track record of delivering profitable, high-impact results. His appointment supports Ceradis’ continued growth across the Americas and its commitment to scientific innovation and operational excellence.
AcreConnect™, a U.S.-developed software platform designed to help spray drone operators manage their spray seasons, announces a new integration with Intuit QuickBooks® Online. With this integration, spray drone operators can now create and send invoices from AcreConnect™ , using customer and inventoried products and services from QuickBooks® Online. This means users can handle billing and invoicing without ever leaving the AcreConnect™ platform.
Precision Conservation Management (PCM), in partnership with the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council (MCMC), is proud to announce expansion into north central Missouri. This development brings new opportunities for corn growers to improve profitability while adopting proven in-field conservation practices, enhancing soil health, and protecting water quality.
Michigan State University researchers and MSU Extension educators are evaluating the potential of agrivoltaics — which combines agricultural operations with solar energy production — in Michigan. Agrivoltaics systems place solar panels directly in the field, either arranged several feet above agricultural activities or in rows to allow for crops or animals to be between them. The goal is to continue producing an agricultural commodity while gaining another revenue source for the farm through solar energy.
André Dias steps into the role of Chief Commercial Officer for Kynetec, pivotal in leading the company’s commercial transformation; delivering financial performance and continuing the execution of the corporate strategy. Dias joined Kynetec in 2022 as Executive Director for Latin America, following Kynetec’s acquisition of Spark. Dias has more than 25 years of experience in the agricultural sector, and at Kynetec has successfully led a team of over 100 research professionals across the core agricultural markets of the Latin America region.
