VIDEO INTERVIEW: Talking stakeholder collaboration and technological advancements in animal agriculture with Stephen Cisneros from TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH
Scientists at Syngenta, in collaboration with Vivent Biosignals, have developed a method using plant electrophysiology to detect stink bug attacks on soybeans before visible symptoms appear. This breakthrough, detailed in Nature Scientific Reports, uses biosignal-sensing devices to analyze electrical signals emitted by plants under stress, allowing for real-time monitoring and faster response to pest threats. The technology could revolutionise pest monitoring, significantly reducing crop damage and losses for soybean farmers.
Certis Belchim and Elicit Plant have formed a strategic partnership to develop a climate-smart biostimulant for potatoes, combining Certis Belchim's potato expertise with Elicit Plant's phytosterol-based EliTerra® technology. This collaboration aims to help European potato farmers maintain yield and quality amid climate change challenges, focusing on a formulation that integrates into existing practices. The partnership has already produced promising candidates and plans to expand field trials to validate their efficacy. This initiative is seen as crucial for sustainable and resilient agricultural systems in the face of climate change.
All eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz, as an ongoing war in the Middle East is putting the agriculture supply chain on edge, adding more uncertainty to 2026 season.
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