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A more sustainable bowl of soup starts with improving farming conditions through investments in practices and technology.

Vylor, the Corteva spin-off focused on advanced seed genetics, has partnered with Belgian biotech Rainbow Crops to develop climate-resilient corn using AI and multiplex gene editing. This collaboration exemplifies Vylor’s new open-innovation strategy through its Vylor Edge investment platform, which aims to integrate external technologies with Vylor’s genetics and commercial capabilities. The partnership not only advances corn trait development but also signals Vylor’s intent to build growth through strategic investments and partnerships with startups and research institutions.

Spain-based Rovensa Next has secured R$45 million in Brazilian government-backed financing from FINEP to accelerate research and development of agricultural biosolutions, reinforcing Brazil’s growing role as a global center for biological crop inputs. The funding supports new biocontrol, bionutrition, and adjuvant products, with Brazil serving both as a major market and a hub for technology development and scaling. The country’s bioinputs sector has expanded rapidly, with significant increases in treated acreage and market value, underscoring the shift of biologicals from niche to mainstream in large-scale agriculture. Rovensa Next’s investments, including a new pilot fermentation plant, aim to connect market opportunities with innovative products that address both local and global agricultural challenges.