Agrochemical manufacturer FMC became a pureplay agricultural science business last month. The company is now adding biological crop protection to its traditional pesticide chemistry as it builds a global market presence. The business was first established in the US...
With precision agriculture and digital platforms exponentially increasing the amount of data generated by agricultural operations from planting seeds to feeding animals, a new voluntary code of practice aims to regularise access to and use of this data. The code, which is endorsed by the European Commission, aims to “set transparent principles, clarify responsibilities and create trust among partners”.
A new report has quantified the effect of the ban on neonicotinoid seed treatments on the EU oilseeds sector. In addition, it points to environmental damage in third countries as the EU is forced to import additional tonnages to make up the deficit.The work, carried...