AgriBusiness Global Podcasts

In this episode of Ag Tech Talk by AgriBusiness Global, we explore a major milestone in the evolution of biological crop inputs: ICL's acquisition of Lavie Bio, a subsidiary of Evogne Ltd.  — a strategic move poised to accelerate innovation and global adoption of sustainable ag solutions.

In this episode of Ag Tech Talk by AgriBusiness Global, Jim Beneke, Vice President of Tria Americas discusses how adaptive artificial intelligence and edge computing are driving advancements in agriculture, particularly through autonomous machinery and smart systems that operate with limited connectivity.

Sustainable by AgriBusiness Global talked with Luke Samuel, Manager of Development Services Technology for AgriThority about the industry alignment of stage-to-gate steps and language as exemplified in the Ag PlayBook and what mistakes biological companies do when taking a product to market.

In this episode of Ag Tech Talk by AgriBusiness Global, we sit down with Maria McWhorter, Head of North America Ag at Kynetec, to explore the latest trends in agricultural technology adoption. A market research and data company, Kynetec accesses insightsfrom farmers and how they make decisions about ag tech. McWhorter shares key findings on the rise of precision ag, farm management platforms, and drone adoption and how it may affect the crop protection industry across different regions.

In a rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, technology is driving efficiency and sustainability. AgTech Talk by AgriBusiness Global sat down with Ofer Judovits, Co-founder and CEO of Marvin, to discuss how geospatial and satellite data with artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the ag industry.

In this episode of Ag Tech Talk by Agribusiness Global, we're diving into the transformative collaboration between Syngenta and TraitSeq. Jérôme Cassayre, Head of Biologicas Research at Syngenta and Joshua Colmer, CEO and Co-Founder of TraitSeq, explore how AI-driven biomarker identification is revolutionizing the development of next-generation biostimulants.

Our expert walks you through the reasons for acquiring or selling your business in today's crop protection market. You'll learn what checklist of reasons to consider before acquiring a business. You'll also learn why your business might consider being acquired to set what you've built up to continue to succeed. Learn best outcomes for a successful M&A deal. As the crop protection market evolves, what will it take for your business to stay competitive.

Our expert explores the trade issues that you'll need to know about for the rest of 2024 and beyond.  Some highlights include the 2,4 D dumping, Biden versus Trump second term trade agendas, and the results of the 301 tariff review. Find out what's going on globally in different markets and why it's creating change in trade. Learn how geopolitics are setting up uncharted waters for future trade and how you can prepare.

Amid growing concerns for pollinator health and efforts by countries to streamline regulations for growers, the regulatory landscape in LATAM is evolving rapidly. Join this session to stay informed about the key developments expected in the 2024/25 regulations across Latin American countries to navigate these changes quickly and effectively.

Discover the intricacies of pesticide regulation in Southeast Asia in this insightful talk. Explore the robust regulations and delve into the common challenges these countries face, such as limited resources and enforcement issues, while also showcasing best practices that offer solutions. Join us as we uncover how SE Asia navigates pesticide regulation and strives for a safer, more sustainable future.

In this session, our expert shares insights into the why, how, and who for investing or partnering in the ag biorationals space and some warnings for common mistakes and pitfalls. You'll also get an analysis of “2024 Black Swans” with tips on how to navigate unexpected and disruptive events for the year. Learn how to be a savvy buyer or investor by applying careful consideration of three separate but interdependent needs that drive present and future adoption. Explore the 9 Black Swans of 2024 and ways to adjust strategies to finish this year strong.

How is India faring after it gained ground during Chinese COVID-19 shutdowns and is that gained ground still holding or are companies losing with China's re-entry into the market. You'll learn about the growth and strategies of Indian companies and also: Investments in manufacturing capacity expansion as well as other services like contract research organizations and sustainability. The Government of India's support on infrastructure to boost the Indian agrochemical industry as future leaders.

The contradiction between weak global crop protection market demand and existing Chinese production capacity is causing issues. The global crop protection market de-stocking affects the performance of multinationals and Chinese pesticide companies. Find out how Chinese companies are making strategic changes as well as: Learn how Chinese companies position themselves for competitive advantage in production and category expansion. Explore the changing market entry strategies of Chinese companies in the future.

Oversupply, inflation, regulations banning, logistics, and other issues are presenting the crop protection industry with challenges that demand acute strategic thinking to navigate. AgbioInvestor presents detailed intel on trends for the future of the global crop protection market for 2024 and 2025. This cohesive analysis gives you insights needed for pivoting and planning for the upcoming year and beyond. Find out what regional markets are thriving and declining, and what the future holds for them. Get insights into what agrochemicals will be leading in sales in what regions as other agrochemicals are banned.

CS Liew and Steve Pearce talk about crop protection marketing and service model changes happening globally in overstepping retailers and working directly with growers. Where and under what circumstances this direct to growers model will work, and the implications for the supply chain.

CS Liew and Bob Trogele discuss significant changes in the crop protection industry arising from climate change, geopolitical rivalries, wars, new technologies and tools, and how to respond, so your company can create and tap opportunities for growth. 

In this episode of AG Tech Talk by AgriBusiness Global, we'll be chatting with Aldo Rosette, Senior Account Executive of EarthDaily Agro, as he shares how satellites are revolutionizing the way we approach agriculture by providing space-level data.

Arne Pingel, President of the European Biostimulants Industry Council (EBIC) and Head of Strategic Marketing for Rovensa Next. Pingel enters Rovensa Next after the company's acquisition of 12 bionutrition, biocontrol, and adjuvant companies from around the world. Pingel shares tips on what companies can do after acquiring biological companies and what it takes to succeed to bring products to market.

In this episode of AG Tech Talk by AgriBusiness Global, we'll be chatting with Tom Meade, Chief Science Officer for Enko as he explores the future of crop protection and the evolution of crop protection products.

In this episode of AG Tech Talk by AgriBusiness Global™, we'll be chatting with Biome Makers Gus Plamann, Senior Technical Agronomist and Meri Mullins, Director of Global Accounts as they discuss drought regulation and increasing expectations for sustainability efforts.

In this episode of AG Tech Talk by AgriBusiness Global, we'll be chatting with Ofir Ardon, CEO of Agritask as he sheds light on the relationship between crop protection strategies and the challenges posed by climate change.

In this episode of AG Tech Talk, we'll be chatting with Dr. Nomman Ahmed, Global Practice Advanced Analytics & sigma for Kynetec about the exciting prospects of predictive technology in advancing crop protection strategies.

Sustainable by AgriBusiness Global interviewed Thomas Laurent, Chief Executive Officer for Micro-Pep—a U.S. and France-based company developing crop protection solutions based on micropeptides. Laurent traveled in the EU and U.S., speaking to investors and growers to find out what the market looks like for biopesticides in the coming months.

For many years it seemed sustainability was little more than a nice buzzword. That's no longer the case. Sustainability is not a buzzword or a fad. Companies have embraced the concept and are working to improve all aspects of their operations. Topcon Positioning Systems has long focused on precision agriculture and recently created a global team designed to take sustainability to the next level both internally and with its partners.

We've learned never to ask: “What else can go wrong?” because there's a pretty good chance we just might find out. In the past few years, supply chains have experienced disruptions from war, pandemic and agriculture's perennial nemesis weather, among other issues. While there will always be issues beyond a company's control, insight into its own operations and members of its supply chain partners can help mitigate or even avoid the complications that come from those disruptions. 

Working with NASA this agro informatics company has developed data-driven solutions for the industry across the supply chain. Their technology platform uses data science and advanced AI technology to convert agronomic data into actionable insights at field level.

Sustainable by AgriBusiness Global interviewed Mark Trimmer, Managing Partner of Dunham Trimmer, about key points from his company's Global BioControl Report, a 330-page report analyzing the microbials, biochemicals, macroorganisms, and other biocontrol markets through 2029.

RNAi was discovered more than 20 years ago and has been used by the pharmaceutical industry to develop a host of novel medicines. TrilliumAg's research team has found a way to develop biological solutions that target specific pests.  

Sustainable by AgriBusiness Global interviewed Roma Gwynn, Chief Scientific Officer for AgBioScout, Vice President of the International Biocontrol Manufacturers' Association and policy consultant for the Food and Agricultural Organization for the United Nations. In this episode, Gwynn shares how mindset changes are needed to increase successful biological creation and adoption.

Greg Malakoff, Iridium's Associate Director of Business Development, explains how the ag community uses the company's global network of satellites to ensure all that data collected on a farm to manage crop inputs (and everything else in an operation)  is always available and flows without interruption at all times. 

Rovensa Next invested more than $1 million in a new Global Biosolutions Research and Innovation Center, located in Hortolândia (São Paulo State) in September 2022. As the company's first innovation center in Brazil, Dr. Rafael Leiria, Industrial Associate Director, and Dr. Johana Rincones Pérez, Global Research and Development Product Design Manager, share their experiences working with Brazilian growers, universities, and a global company to identify new biological solutions.

Sustainable by AgriBusiness Global interviewed Kristen Sukalac, Consulting Partner for Prospero & Partners, to find out about the successful strategies and mistakes start-up biostimulant and biocontrol  companies make in entering the market.

Arthur Erickson, CEO and Co-founder of Hylio, talks about how drones are changing the crop input application process and how these tools will change agriculture.

Sustainable by AgriBusiness Global interviewed Laurence Gutierrez, Business Development Manager for Certis Belchim, to find out how the company's Growing for the Future program works and why it's having so much success.

Robin Raskin, Founder of the Virtual Events Group, has been on the cutting edge of technology for quite some time. As the editor of PC Magazine when Bill Gates was introducing the DOS operating system, she's had a front-row seat to the changes brought on by technology. Recently that included the metaverse and digital twins. Ag Tech Talk spoke with Raskin, a presenter at Meister Media's Vision Conference earlier this year.

Hectre's award winning Spectre combines software and hardware to help properly size fruit before it heads to the packhouse.

Rob Tiffany,  a leader in the Internet of Things, digital twins, advisor, speaker, author, podcast host, inventor, and veteran talked with us about how IoT is and will be influencing how farms are operated and the products they use to grow crops.

With fertilizer (and other input costs) rising, getting the most for your money has never been more critical. Nano-Yield offers a nanotechnology solution to deliver product at the molecular level.

Lavie Bio used MicroBoost AI to develop two new biological fungicides it plans to bring to market over the next couple of years. We talked with Russ Putland, Executive Vice President Commercial and General Manager USA for Lavie Bio, and Nir Arbel, Chief Product Officer at Evogene, Lavie Bio's parent company, to learn how those solutions came into being and how the company plans to ensure regulatory approval and encourage end-user adoption. 

Lavie Bio used MicroBoost AI to develop two new biological fungicides it plans to bring to market over the next couple of years. We talked with Russ Putland, Executive Vice President Commercial and General Manager USA for Lavie Bio, and Nir Arbel, Chief Product Officer at Evogene, Lavie Bio's parent company, to learn how those solutions came into being and how the company plans to ensure regulatory approval and encourage end-user adoption. 

CropTrak leverages decades of industry, data, science, process improvement program management, and geospatial experience to help companies analyze, simplify, and digitize their supply chains. Aaron Hutchinson, CEO and founder, discusses how supply chain software solutions can improve the procurement process and help ensure continued supplies. 

Traditional crop inputs face many challenges -- regulatory agencies, “woke” consumers, and lawyers looking to make quick money at the expense of chemical companies with deep pockets. Add to that Carbon Robotics' LaserWeeder. The machine seems part advanced ag tool and part “Star Wars” inspired weapon. We talk with Paul Mikesell, Carbon Robotics' Founder and CEO, who talks about how and why he and his team developed the device and the future of robots in tech.

The role of the farmer is deeply embedded in the human psyche. Books and movies convey growers as uneducated, dirty overall-wearing yokels, but that depiction couldn't be further from the truth. In this podcast, Ian Harley, Cofounder and CEO of Traction Ag, maker of an ag-centric accounting software talks about the company's recent raising of $3 million in seed funding, the importance of ag-specific software, and how consolidation in the industry could affect financials.

According to past predictions we were supposed to have flying cars, jetpacks, and robots to handle menial tasks. While they exist, they're a far cry from the promise. Existing artificial intelligence and automation are sophisticated but get quickly stumped by unexpected “edge cases.” SparkAI's solution brings humans together with technology to overcome those challenges. We talk with Michael Kohen, Founder and CEO of SparkAI about AI and the future of farming.

Having one's head in the clouds is usually not a good thing. Though managing farm operations just might be. Cropin Cloud brings together a suite of digitized ag applications into an integrated, easy-to-use platform. The company has digitized over 16 million acres and is used in more than 90 countries to manage 500 crops. We talk with Sujit Janardanan, Cropin's Chief Marketing Officer about the role of “thinking” tech and how it can be used to mitigate ag's challenges.