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Agricultural biologist Matthias Haas examines the effect of Sivanto on pests attacking young vegetable plants. (Image source: Bayer CropScience)

Bayer CropScience has announced that its new insecticide — Sivanto — will be available for the 2015 growing season

The Mediterranean fruit fly is an agricultural pest that causes extensive damage to crops. (Image source: siamesepuppy/Flickr)

Releasing genetically engineered (GE) fruit flies into the wild is an effective and environmentally friendly way to control pests, a new study has found

Protecting agricultural crops, e.g. wheat, from plant parasitic nematodes in one of the greatest challenges for farmers today. (Image source: Bayer CropScience)

Bayer CropScience has recently launched its new nematicide that is based on the active fungicide fluopyram, marketed under the brand names Velum and Verango

Dyna-Mite’s demonstration was held in the Netherlands. (Image source: Biobest)

Biobest has announced the launch of a new predatory mite — Dyna-Mite G-System — to control thrips and whitefly infesting the crops

Experts at a workshop said weed resistance is a growing problem that is changing agronomic practices. (Image source: Bart Everson/Flickr)

Increased research in weed control is urgently required now to address the severe agricultural problems of today and tomorrow

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