According to FAO, protecting plants from pests and diseases is far more cost-effective than dealing with plant health emergencies. (Image source: FAO)

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed a UN decision to establish an annual International Day of Plant Health, an issue said to be critical in addressing global hunger as plant pests and diseases cause massive crop losses and leave millions without enough food

Vesnit aims to deliver effective and broad-spectrum control of post-emergent grasses and broadleaf weeds in sugarcane. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

BASF, a German multinational chemical company, has recently unveiled its new herbicide solution, Vesnit for grasses and broadleaf weed control

Clariant, a sustainable specialty chemical company offers the support of ADJUWEX, a new high-performing set of tested products to tailor-make effective glufosinate formulations for local circumstances and needs

BioConsortia greenhouse experiment assays microbe lead performance across multiple crops. (Image source: BioConsortia)

The Mosaic Company, a US producer of potash and phosphate fertiliser and BioConsortia, Inc., a biotechnology company have entered into a new agreement to develop and launch nitrogen-fixing microbial products for all crops, including corn, wheat, rice, fruit and vegetables in China, India, Thailand and Vietnam