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Agri Genomics, Agrotech, World

A joint intellectual property licensing agreement inked for foundational CRISPR-Cas9 and related gene editing tools to further research and develop Harpe Bioherbicide tolerant crop systems.

Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc., an agricultural technology company focused on providing natural and sustainable herbicide solutions, announced that it has executed a joint intellectual property licensing agreement with Corteva Agriscience and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard for foundational CRISPR-Cas9 and related gene editing tools to further research and develop Harpe Bioherbicide tolerant crop systems.

The company continues to advance its portfolio of natural, non-selective herbicide formulations to a commercial ready phase using a series of active ingredient compounds found in plant extracts. Proving the possibilities of crops tolerant to Harpe Bioherbicide applications with CRISPR-Cas9 technology will help meet farmers’ need for expanded and differentiated weed control solutions while also further expanding the commercial opportunity of the technology.

Featuring new sites and modes of action, Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions will not only take a lead role in the bioherbicide market for new products, but developed products also will also be impacted, improving the greater industry of conventional herbicides.

Working both as pre-emergent weed prevention and post-emergent weed control, Harpe Bioherbicide products can be used alone or in combination with synthetic chemical herbicides to effectively eliminate resistant and tough-to-kill weeds. This allows for less harm to the soil and surrounding environment while increasing crop yields safely.

“We’re excited to add CRISPR-Cas9 technology to our platform of tools aimed at providing more sustainable herbicide use for the industry,” said Chad Brommer, PhD, Chief Technology Officer Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions. “These pioneering tools will in the future help enable in-season use of Harpe’s new bioherbicide formulations to help mitigate increasing weed resistance challenges while advancing sustainable practices in global food production.”

Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions is collaborating with Saint Louis based Solis Agrosciences (https://solisagrosciences.com) to accelerate the development of Harpe’s herbicide tolerant crop systems. Solis provides cutting edge R&D services and an end-to-end pipeline that designs, generates and tests transgenic and gene edited plants speedily and cost-effectively.

A joint intellectual property licensing agreement inked

Agrotech, Interaction, R&D, Seeds

Tim Glenn, Executive Vice President, Seed Business Unit, Corteva Agriscience

Corteva Agriscience is a global pure-play agriculture company that excels in industry-leading innovation, high-touch customer engagement, and operational execution to provide profitable solutions for the world’s most pressing agriculture challenges. With a unique distribution strategy, and a balanced mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services, Corteva generates advantaged market preference on a global scale. Recently, Corteva Agriscience commemorated the 50-year legacy of Pioneer Seeds in Hyderabad. To mark this milestone, Tim Glenn, Executive Vice President of the Seed Business Unit at Corteva Agriscience, graced the event and sat down with AgroSpectrum for an exclusive interview. In this discussion, he shared his insights into the latest trends and technologies in the seed industry, shedding light on their vision to establish India as an innovative seed hub. Edited excerpts;

How do you foresee the future of the seed industry in the APAC region?

In India, the seed market is very dynamic. We are focusing on four crops- rice, mustard, millet and corn, while continuing to be one of the nation’s leading suppliers. These hybrid seeds have great opportunities and have shown tremendous growth. The growth in agriculture is primarily driven by farmers, as they continuously strive to enhance productivity and meet the demands of growing population. In India, we have been operating in the seeds segment, with our global seed brand – Pioneer, for the last 50 years. Our contributions to innovating and introducing hybrid mustard have been significant. As a result, hybridization and the adoption of hybrid technology in these crops have experienced substantial growth. In India, we have 5 R&D facilities, serving 10 million farmers and  150 million hectares of farmland in India. Our Multi-Crop Research Center (MCRC) in Telangana serves as the technology hub for Corteva, not only in India but also for the entire Asia-Pacific region.

What are the strategies and plans of the company to expand the seed treatment segment in the Asian market?

In the last 10 to 20 years, there has been a tremendous amount of development and focus in the seed space. The seed treatments, which has become more technically oriented, penetrating crops that otherwise maybe have not had as much exposure. Today we use seed treatments, essentially in all markets where we do business. The interesting thing about seed treatment is obviously the seed applied technology, which is of two parts. Firstly, the treatment must deliver tangible benefits, such as pest or disease management or other desirable traits. Secondly, it should be compatible with the seed it is applied to. Both factors play a vital role in the effectiveness and success of seed treatment methods.

The environment in Asia, due to the climate, ensures a high level of compatibility. To develop the value proposition, we work directly with farmers, understanding their needs. The benefit proposition about seed treatment is that you can use the same product in different countries. In India we are investing in farmer education programs, bridging the knowledge gap and promoting understanding of seed technology. We actively engage with farming communities, offering training, demonstrations, and technical support to empower farmers in making informed decisions about adopting seed technology. Corteva’s success in India is a result of the strength of our seed technology and dedication to farmers. Through our sustainable seed portfolio, we aim to make India a global hub for seed innovation. With increased R& D investments, we continue to introduce agricultural innovations that will continue to progress farmers productivity and sustainability.

 What are the latest seed technologies by Corteva and what will be the strategies of the company to introduce them to the APAC and US market?

The year 2023 marks a milestone year for Corteva, as we have taken lead in becoming the number one in soybean herbicide resistant technology in North America, where we have been for over 25 years. Recently we have introduced three other seed technologies in different markets. These include Optimum GLY in canola, a new herbicide technology in Canada, the US and Australia this year. Also introduced Vorceed Enlist corn in North America, offering above ground and below ground next generation insect control in maize.

In the future, as we get more clarity on the regulatory environment for whether it has for GM (Genetically Modified) crops or for gene editing, the door opens for more applications there. We are optimistic and feel positive about the Indian regulators and in leaders have indicated openness to new technologies in seed, we think that will be healthy for continued development of agriculture in India and continue to improve the competitiveness of Indian agriculture on a world scale and help meet the long-term goals, both for sustainability but also for self-sufficiency. We are going to continue to invest in India, we will continue to work with policy makers and help any way we can to help ensure that there is a good process in place so that those new technologies can be ultimately brought to the market and put in the hands of Indian growers. We have enabled millions of farmers to maximize productivity and profitability by infusing technology into agriculture. From the adoption of hybrid seeds, to empowering the use of sustainable solutions in communities, we have been at the forefront of supporting resilience through proven science.

In 2022, Corteva has announced insecticide for coating paddy seeds as a complete Seed Treatment Technology (SAT) package. What are the plans of the company to introduce this product in the Indian market?

We have introduced it in a handful of markets in Asia today. In India, obviously it is a new technology. It is about collaboration and working through the regulatory process. And then taking the time to go through the field evaluation and fine tune how we were able to position the technology to growers that were optimistic about the technology. It has been introduced in rice and other markets in Asia and other countries as well. It has proven to be effective. I think it is about how we just got to go through the process here. And again, it is about going and working with farmers side by side and helping demonstrate what that value is once we have that opportunity.

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Tim Glenn, Executive Vice President, Seed Business

Company News, India, Inputs, Seeds

Pioneer has been developing and characterizing hybrid seeds in key crops including corn, rice, millet, and mustard, while continuing to be one of the country’s leading suppliers

Corteva Agriscience, the global pure-play agriculture company, commemorated the 50-year legacy of Pioneer® Seeds in India at an event in Hyderabad.  Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Department, Government of Telangana was the chief guest of the event. On this occasion, Corteva congratulated farmers closely associated with Pioneer for decades including woman farmers making a positive contribution to farming. Corteva Pravaktas- the farmer ambassadors were recognised for their continued contributions in transforming agriculture, sharing knowledge and best practices with fellow farmers to enhance yield & productivity.

Corteva started its journey in India with the set-up of Pioneer Seeds in 1972. Pioneer has been developing and characterizing hybrid seeds in key crops including corn, rice, millet, and mustard, while continuing to be one of the country’s leading suppliers. Corteva hybrid varieties help farmers increase yields, maintaining a sustainable supply of food, and increasing food security.

Sharing his thoughts on Pioneer’s enduring legacy brand, Tim Glenn, Executive Vice President, Seed Business Unit of Corteva Agriscience said “Corteva’s success in India is a result of the strength of our seed technology and dedication to farmers. Through our sustainable seed portfolio, we aim to make India a global hub for seed innovation. With increased R&D investments, we will continue to introduce agricultural innovations that will continue to progress farmers productivity and sustainability.”

With the global seed brand Pioneer, Corteva Agriscience is revolutionizing Indian agriculture and bringing tangible results for farmers. These seeds not only help increase overall crop yield but also aid in improving crop productivity, thereby helping increase farmer income and contributing towards the government’s mission to double farmers income.

Corteva has established an R&D facility —Multi-Crop Research Centre (MCRC) — in Telangana. This research facility builds synergies in breeding and breeding technology deployment across key crops like corn, millet, and mustard. This facility serves as a technology hub for the entire Asia Pacific region.

Talking about his vision for the agriculture sector, Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Department, Government of Telangana, said, “We congratulate Corteva’s Pioneer on completing 50 years in India. The state of Telangana is committed to implementing policies and initiatives that enhances agriculture and provide necessary resources to farmers. Private sector’s participation and contribution is assisting farmers to have better access to latest technology and adopt sustainable practices. We will continue to support such initiatives that drive value addition to boost farmers’ income and enhances the overall agricultural sector. “

“For 50 years, Corteva’s global seed brand Pioneer has enabled millions of farmers to maximize productivity and profitability by infusing technology into agriculture. From the adoption of hybrid seeds, to empowering the use of sustainable solutions in communities, Corteva has been at the forefront of supporting resilience through proven science,” said Ravinder Balain, President – South Asia, Corteva Agriscience.

Pioneer has been developing and characterizing hybrid

Company News, Sustainability, World

Company Named Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

Corteva Agriscience has earned a top score on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and is recognised as a ‘Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.’

The DEI is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps Fortune 1000 and other large U.S.-based companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality. It is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest disability rights organisation, and Disability: IN, the global business disability inclusion network, to collectively advance the inclusion of people with disabilities.

“We are thrilled to be acknowledged as a top-scoring company for disability inclusion. This recognition underscores our commitment to building an inclusive culture of belonging, where employees feel valued for their unique qualities and contributions. We look forward to learning from and leveraging the survey findings to continue advancing our disability inclusion efforts,” said Audrey Grimm, Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer, Corteva Agriscience.

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Biostimulants, Company News, World

Utrisha N/BlueN is the first biostimulant to be included in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Process Verified Program

Corteva Agriscience announced that Utrisha N, a microbe-based nitrogen fixation product, has been verified as a USDA Process Verified Program (PVP) by the United States Department of Agriculture.

The USDA Process Verified shield assures farmers that the USDA validated quality management systems and specific process points Corteva established to indicate the quality of Utrisha N, which is also branded as BlueN in some markets. Utrisha N/BlueN is the first biostimulant to be included in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Process Verified Program.

“Corteva sought the USDA PVP to elevate farmer and industry expectations for biostimulant knowledge and transparency. Programs such as the USDA PVP provide innovative tools for building farmer confidence in our biostimulants,” said Frederic Beudot, General Manager, Biologicals Business, Corteva Agriscience. “We are committed to being a leader in the biologicals market and providing farmers with sustainable solutions that bring value and productivity to their operations.”

To receive the verification, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service conducted a rigorous audit of Corteva’s adherence to the exacting International Organisation for Standardisation 9000 Quality Management Standards. It also audited criteria set by Corteva. The robust standards encompass Symborg production and manufacturing at its facilities in Spain, as well as efficacy in fields in the United States.

Utrisha N/BlueN is the first biostimulant to

Agrotech, Company News, Environment, Inputs, Sustainability, World

Company has nominated farmers from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Kenya, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States for Climate Positive Leaders Program.

Corteva, Inc. has announced the 19 global and regional recipients of its 2022 Climate Positive Leaders Program, a nomination-based farmer and rancher recognition initiative. The recipients are early adopter producers who are successfully implementing, scaling, and sharing climate positive practices. Representing Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Kenya, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, these farmers have adopted a wide range of innovative systems and approaches that uniquely support their productivity goals while protecting natural resources.

Farmers were nominated by regional third parties including grower groups, nonprofit organizations, universities, or other technology advisers, and were judged by a panel of global agriculture industry leaders based on program criteria. The 10 global leaders will receive lifetime membership, training and other opportunities from Global Farmer Network®, enabling them to share their experiences with other farmers as well as engage broadly about agriculture industry. Nine regional leaders will also work with the Global Farmer Network team to expand their skills to lead conversations to advance the adoption of climate positive farming practices.

“These leaders have proven that sustainability does not have to come at the expense of profit or productivity,” said Ashish Batra, Global Regulatory Affairs and R&D Sustainability Leader, Corteva Agriscience. “We’re providing farmers a global platform to broadly share their successes and challenges to highlight how the agriculture industry can meet the world’s growing food and fuel demands while protecting valuable land and water resources.”

Company has nominated farmers from Argentina, Australia,

Oilseeds, Seeds, Sustainability, World

Owners of small farms in the regions affected by Russian aggression can count on donations of seed supply

In May 2023, the Howard G. Buffett Foundation launched a program to provide winter oilseed rape to small Ukrainian farms in the regions most affected by Russia’s full-scale invasion. The program’s partner in Ukraine is the international R&D agricultural company Corteva Agriscience, which provides access to advanced genetics of Pioneer seeds.

According to the eleventh annual Global Food Security Index (GFSI) report that assesses the state of the food systems in 113 countries and is developed by Economist Impact and was supported by Corteva Agriscience, the war has significantly affected global food security. The Howard G. Buffett Foundation and Corteva Agriscience focus their efforts on addressing this global problem, including supporting Ukrainian farmers with seeds in extremely resource-constrained field conditions.

Farmers located in certain regions affected by Russia’s invasion and whose cultivated area is less than 200 hectares under winter oilseeds rape can participate in the program. Farmers who order at least 5 units of Pioneer seed will be eligible to receive an equal number of additional Pioneer seed units for a symbolic price of 1 UAH without VAT. To apply for participation, farmers should contact the Corteva Agriscience sales representative in their region.

Howard G. Buffett, the Foundation’s Chairman and CEO, said, “Ukraine plays a critical role in the world’s food supply, but Russia’s invasion has left many Ukrainian farmers, and particularly those with smaller farms, unable to access the inputs they need to plant their crops. We are pleased to partner with Corteva Agriscience to help farmers access this much-needed seed supply and in return, help mitigate the current global food security crisis exacerbated by Russia’s war on Ukraine.”

“Corteva Agriscience has been working side by side with Ukrainian farmers for many years, knows the challenges they face, and works to assist them in overcoming those challenges. The company remains in support of Ukraine and provides comprehensive assistance to communities so they can fully restore their farming operations. That is why we welcome the initiative of the Howard G. Buffett Foundation and consider it an honour to participate in this program to provide farmers with our advanced seed of Pioneer brand,” says Sergii Kharin, Business Leader at Corteva Agriscience in Eastern Europe.

Owners of small farms in the regions

Agrotech, Company News, Foodgrains, India, Seeds

To foster a meaningful dialogue amongst diverse stakeholders to create a future roadmap to establish Rajasthan as a prominent hub for millets.

FICCI in partnership with Corteva Agriscience, organised a millet conclave – ‘Leveraging Rajasthan’s Millet Heritage’, in Jaipur.   The event aimed to showcase the strengths of Rajasthan in millets production and foster a meaningful dialogue amongst diverse stakeholders to create a future roadmap to establish Rajasthan as a prominent hub for millets. As the Chair of the task force, Corteva Agriscience will spearhead the Millet Roadmap initiative by the Rajasthan Government to accelerate the growth of the millet sector.

Delegates representing agribusiness, hospitality & tourism, policymakers, eminent scientists from renowned research institutions, progressive farmers and academia participated in the conclave. The panelists deliberated to take a holistic and multidimensional approach to address critical challenges in the millet value chain and catalyse an impactful partnership. The discussion also considered establishing a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and possibilities that millets can offer to both sustainable tourism and the livelihoods of local communities.

“Rajasthan with its diverse range of millet offerings in every region, should be promoted as a culinary destination. There is a tremendous opportunity to leverage millets in the tourism industry.” said Shreya Guha, Principal Secretary, Government of Rajasthan

Commenting on the event Jitendra Joshi, Chairman, FICCI Task Force on Millets & Director Seeds, Corteva Agriscience – South Asia said, “Rajasthan, as the largest contributor to India’s millet production, holds the key to the success of millet initiatives in the International Year of Millets 2023. Today’s Millet Conclave served as a platform for multiple stakeholders to discuss the roadmap for advancing Rajasthan’s millet value chain. This comprehensive approach will create excellent opportunities for the state’s millet industry, not just locally but nationwide. Millets have proven to be a climate-resilient crop for rainfed areas, enhancing farmers’ income and supporting sustainable agriculture while providing nutritious food for the entire nation. Furthermore, millets open doors to new economic prospects for agribusinesses. Corteva is deeply committed to this cause, and through our extensive research and on-ground efforts in Rajasthan, we continue to add value to farmers and will persist in our dedication to their success”.

Corteva’s efforts in the millet value chain encompass by offering hybrid millet seeds that enhance their existing stress resistance and produce 15-20 per cent higher yield, provide disease resistance ultimately increase farmer productivity and profitability. Corteva’s India Research Centre in Jaipur runs rainy millets, summer millets and mustard breeding program. With partner programme such as “Pravakta” Corteva aims to engages with farmers to train and educate them in all crop management strategies, new hybrids, and empowers them as ambassadors to help train other farmers paving the way for a better tomorrow. In addition, the Antrashtriya Bajra Mahotsav held across the state aim to spotlight ecological benefits and nutritional value of millets to producers and consumers.

The company continues to focus on educating millet farmers about the use of technology-driven solutions that enable them to increase yield productivity and sustainable farming practices.

To foster a meaningful dialogue amongst diverse

Agro chems – Chemicals, Company News, Environment, Seeds, Sustainability

As part of the company’s efforts to advance sustainable innovation, 90 per cent of new crop protection products and all new seed products now meet Corteva’s sustainability criteria.

Corteva Agriscience has released its 2022 Sustainability and ESG Report, providing an update on the commitments the company has made to address some of today’s most pressing environmental, economic and social challenges. The report details the company’s goals to help the world’s farmers be more productive and resilient, preserve biodiversity, reduce the climate impact of its operations and increase inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) within its workforce.

“Sustainability is at the heart of our business,” said Chuck Magro, Chief Executive Officer, Corteva Agriscience. “We are working to solve complex food and energy security challenges while preserving the long-term health and viability of farmland and other natural resources.”

As part of the company’s efforts to advance sustainable innovation, 90 percent of new crop protection products and all new seed products now meet Corteva’s sustainability criteria, which are aligned to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Additional sustainability efforts in 2022 include the purchase of Stoller Group and Symborg to position Corteva as one of the largest biological plant health companies in the world; receiving seven-year amended Environmental Protection Agency registrations for Enlist One® and Enlist Duo® herbicides; and the introduction of Sosdia™ Stress, a biostimulant that enhances crop resilience against stressors like drought, excessive heat or sunlight.

“Our Research and Development teams are focused on developing sustainable solutions that increase productivity and profitability potential while improving resilience to increasing weed, insect, disease, and extreme weather pressures and protecting our natural resources,” said Sam Eathington, Chief Technology and Chief Digital Officer, Corteva Agriscience. “Our innovation engine is delivering solutions that give farmers more options to improve yield potential and minimize inputs to build whole-farm systems that are strong and stable.”

Corteva is also making progress towards its Inclusion Diversity & Equity (ID&E) goals while continuing to build on its winning culture, including increasing the number of women in management roles by six percent and being named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies in 2022.

As part of the company's efforts to

Company News, Environment, North America, Sustainability

As part of the company’s efforts to advance sustainable innovation, 90 per cent of new crop protection products and all new seed products now meet Corteva’s sustainability criteria.

Corteva Agriscience has released its 2022 Sustainability and ESG Report, providing an update on the commitments the company has made to address some of today’s most pressing environmental, economic and social challenges. The report details the company’s goals to help the world’s farmers be more productive and resilient, preserve biodiversity, reduce the climate impact of its operations and increase inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) within its workforce.

“Sustainability is at the heart of our business,” said Chuck Magro, Chief Executive Officer, Corteva Agriscience. “We are working to solve complex food and energy security challenges while preserving the long-term health and viability of farmland and other natural resources.”

As part of the company’s efforts to advance sustainable innovation, 90 per cent of new crop protection products and all new seed products now meet Corteva’s sustainability criteria, which are aligned to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Additional sustainability efforts in 2022 include the purchase of Stoller Group and Symborg to position Corteva as one of the largest biological plant health companies in the world; receiving seven-year amended Environmental Protection Agency registrations for Enlist One® and Enlist Duo® herbicides; and the introduction of Sosdia™ Stress, a biostimulant that enhances crop resilience against stressors like drought, excessive heat or sunlight.

“Our Research and Development teams are focused on developing sustainable solutions that increase productivity and profitability potential while improving resilience to increasing weed, insect, disease, and extreme weather pressures and protecting our natural resources,” said Sam Eathington, Chief Technology and Chief Digital Officer, Corteva Agriscience. “Our innovation engine is delivering solutions that give farmers more options to improve yield potential and minimize inputs to build whole-farm systems that are strong and stable.”

Corteva is also making progress towards its Inclusion Diversity & Equity (ID&E) goals while continuing to build on its winning culture, including increasing the number of women in management roles by six percent and being named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies in 2022.

As part of the company's efforts to

Acquaculture, Agri Genomics, Agrotech, Foodgrains, India, Live Stock, Poultry, R&D

The companies have a multi-year collaboration to develop and commercialise soybean varieties that can create a potential new value stream opportunity for soybean farmers

Corteva Agriscience and Bunge announced significant advancements in the development of more nutritious soybean meals for the animal feed industry, specifically suited for poultry, swine and aqua feed. The companies have a multi-year collaboration to develop and commercialise soybean varieties that can create a potential new value stream opportunity for soybean farmers while giving feed compounders a new option to reduce their use of synthetic additives, lower costs, and shrink their carbon footprint.

Through this collaboration, Corteva is leveraging its expertise in germplasm, gene editing, and traits discovery to develop soybean varieties with greater protein content, optimised amino acid profiles, and lower levels of anti-nutritional factors. Early field trial research has confirmed Corteva’s approach to boosting protein levels and significantly increasing the proportion of the key amino acids methionine and lysine in the soybean while maintaining the high field and oil yields. 

“The future of food production hinges on developing new tools and technology to help farmers sustainably meet their production goals,” said Dr Tom Greene, VP, of Biotechnology, Corteva Agriscience. “Our collaboration with Bunge aligns with our commitment to sustainable innovation while supporting improved animal performance and greater value opportunities for livestock and row crop farmers. Our next step is to bring the higher-protein, enhanced-amino acid profile into a commercial soybean variety that offers the best value for soybean farmers.” 

Bunge will be the exclusive processor of the oilseed as well as an exclusive merchandiser of the high-value meal and oil, leveraging its deep farmer relationships and existing facilities to source the oilseed and deliver incremental value to farmers, feed compounders and animal protein producers.

Globally, sales of synthetic methionine and lysine for feed applications exceed $10 billion annually, and the market is expected to grow with underlying animal protein demand. 

“As a global leader in oilseed processing, we are uniquely positioned to leverage upstream and downstream partnerships with leading and innovative industry players to unlock value for our farmers and customers. We are very pleased by the early results of this collaboration with Corteva,” said Kaleb Belzer, VP of Protein Ingredients at Bunge. “Naturally over-expressing methionine and lysine will make soybean meal an even better ingredient for our feed customers, enabling them to significantly reduce or even eliminate the use of expensive synthetic additives and to cut the carbon emissions associated with those supply chains, which is multiples larger than that of soybean meal.” 

The companies have a multi-year collaboration to

Agri Genomics, Agrotech, Company News, Foodgrains, R&D, Sustainability, World

Novel New Technique Uses CRISPR to Increase Multi-Disease Resistance Using Native Genes

Corteva Agriscience announced a game-changing gene editing technology that will bring added protection to elite corn hybrids that are advancing through the company’s R&D pipeline. The early-stage concept uses proprietary technology to package multiple disease-resistant native traits into a single location in the gene to better address the most devastating North American corn diseases facing farmers today.

By using gene editing to combine and reposition disease-resistant traits that already exist within the corn genome, Corteva is able to bolster disease tolerance and minimise production stress. Additionally, the technology could result in healthier plants and increase yield potential even further.

“This transformational technology represents the next generation of plant breeding innovation,” said Sam Eathington, Chief Technology and Chief Digital Officer, Corteva Agriscience. “Our best-in-class gene mapping capabilities have allowed us to identify and optimally position the best native resistant genes in our already high-performing hybrids so that we can deliver a premium product to farmers.”

As plant disease continues to be a growing concern for farmers, the multi-disease resistance concept is intended to simplify disease management and improve sustainability by reducing the need for additional crop protection product applications. This advancement will also meet Corteva’s sustainable innovation criteria for new products, which are based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Additionally, it provides farmers with more freedom to select performance characteristics more in line with their yield goals than having to worry about disease resistance.

Corteva has a long-standing commitment to meeting the rapidly evolving needs of farmers around the world. This breakthrough is another proof point in Corteva’s efforts to provide farmers with more sustainable ways to protect their crops while continuing to safeguard the land, water and air resources that make food production possible.

Novel New Technique Uses CRISPR to Increase

Agrotech, Company News, North America, R&D

Companies aim to deliver prescriptive crop protection product performance and farmer ROI through advanced data capabilities.

Corteva Agriscience has announced a collaboration with NEVONEX, powered by Bosch, to explore precision application of crop protection products using on-farm data, advanced analytics, and spray equipment. The collaboration intends to create value for farmers by enabling data-driven crop protection applications with standard machine spray technology.

“Corteva Agriscience is excited to include NEVONEX among our growing list of industry collaborations aimed at leveraging digital capabilities to deliver new value to farmers through our crop protection products,” said Dr. Brian Lutz, Vice President of Digital Solutions at Corteva Agriscience. “Through our Research and Development (R&D) efforts at Corteva, we are creating new value for our customers based on how we connect data and digital systems with equipment on the farm. By coupling intelligent equipment with real-time, farm-specific data analytics, we can provide detailed crop protection prescriptions customized for an operation in order to optimize every dollar invested while sustainably meeting yield and productivity goals.”

“Our collaboration with Corteva reflects our goals of making a difference through digitalization, while putting the farmer at the center,” said Dr Micha Muenzenmay, Chief Technology Officer at NEVONEX. “Through our open, technology-neutral Digital Services platform, we put the right data together to enable better decision making for on-farm application.”

NEVONEX, powered by Bosch, offers an end-to-end infrastructure and managed framework with interface access to a wide range of agricultural machinery. Through smart digital agriculture, farmers benefit from higher yield potential, optimized operating processes, and right-sized use of crop protection, seed and fertilizer products while protecting and preserving environmental resources.

This exploratory work within R&D reflects Corteva’s commitment to sustainable innovation and the continued effort to integrate digital capabilities into the company’s crop protection and seed product portfolios.

Companies aim to deliver prescriptive crop protection

Agrotech, Company News, Environment, India

The summit panelists deliberated upon various strategies on innovative products and soil management practices that farmers should adopt

FICCI, in partnership with Corteva Agriscience, held a panel discussion on Sustainable Soil Health Management to commemorate World Soil Day 2022 on December 5 at Federation House, New Delhi. The event highlighted innovative solutions to conserve soil health and delved into various challenges that impact crop productivity with a focus on nematode management.

Delegates representing agribusiness industries, policymakers, eminent scientists from renowned research institutions, progressive farmer, and academia participated in the summit. Other speakers at the event included Dr M S Rao, Former Head & Principal Scientist, ICAR, Dr Naved Sabir, Principal Scientist, Centre for Protected Cultivation Technology, I.A.R.I, Dr Vishal Somvanshi, Division of Nematology, ICAR and Nayeem Pasha, Chief of Marketing, Krishi Tantra. The panellists deliberated upon various strategies on innovative products and soil management practices that farmers should adopt for saving soil productivity. They also examined the major soil constraints which can severely impact crop productivity and how these challenges can be addressed.

Commenting on the event a Corteva Agriscience spokesperson said, “Through this event, we successfully drove insightful discussions around soil management. The key is to take these learnings and ensure that they are percolated to farmers across the country.”

He further added, “The importance of soil is hard to overstate. Healthy soil equals an ecosystem that drives plant growth, farmers productivity and ultimately yield and profitability. A shift from managing the soil to proactively advancing soil health has created long-term value. It also recognizes the greater role it plays in benefiting farmland and the environment.”

Corteva firmly believes that a healthy soil is the foundation of crop productivity and sustainability. Soil is a living and active part of our lands, and by proactively implementing informed farming practices farmers can elevate harvests promoting good crop yields and long-term soil sustainability.

The summit panelists deliberated upon various strategies