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AgNavigator News
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BASF is moving forward with plans to spin off its Agricultural Solutions division, with 80% of the carve-out work completed and the business expected to be IPO-ready by mid-2027. Despite a challenging third quarter marked by a 20% drop in sales due to lower volumes in South America and the impact of an ERP software migration, management remains confident in a fourth-quarter recovery. Executives emphasized that the separation process continues despite market headwinds, aiming to unlock greater value for the division as a standalone entity. BASF is monitoring peers but maintains that Agricultural Solutions' unique profile sets it apart in the sector.
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The October edition of AgNavigator’s movers & shakers column features the latest from Syngenta, AGCO, BASF, and United Animal Health
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An Idaho potato farmer shares his thoughts on the 2026 season and why AI is becoming a crucial tool to improve farming operations.
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Easing gene-editing regulations in regions like the Americas, UK, and EU are prompting increased investment in crop genetics and disease resistance, with corporate investors playing a key role in agtech innovation. Resurrect Bio, led by CEO Cian Duggan, is using gene editing to restore natural disease resistance in crops by targeting major diseases in potato, tomato, soybean, corn, and spinach. Duggan highlights a shift in investor priorities away from sectors like vertical farming toward seed technologies and traits, emphasizing the importance of combining corporate investment with grants and public funding. Partnerships between start-ups and major agribusinesses are becoming more common as large companies seek to de-risk new technologies.
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