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Brazil

AgBiTech launches Disseminate bioinsecticide against caterpillar that proliferates in Brazil

AgBiTech Brasil exclusively revealed to AgroPages the launch of the baculovirus-based bioinsecticide Disseminate (Autographa californica Multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus, AcMNPV).

Brazil

Corn under increasing pressure from Helicoverpa caterpillar in Brazil

Brazilian consultants and researchers revealed to AgroPages that the pressure applied by the Helicoverpa caterpillar on crops is increasing season after season.

Australia

Special report: Advice from the frontline on fall army worm control

When it comes to growing corn these days the message is 'do it right or not at all'.

Brazil

New species of caterpillar attacks soybeans with biotechnology in Brazil

A 'new' species of caterpillar has been attacking soybeans with Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) biotechnology – which should confer resistance to the pest.

Brazil

New species of caterpillar attacks soybeans with biotechnology in Brazil

A 'new' species of caterpillar has been attacking soybeans with Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) biotechnology – which should confer resistance to the pest.

Brazil

AgBiTech holds almost half of Brazil’s caterpillar bioinsecticide market

AgBiTech, the leading international company that produces baculovirus-based bioinsecticides, which are specifically used for controlling caterpillars in agriculture, has remained at the forefront of the market in Brazil in the 2021/22 soybean, corn and cotton harvests.

US

UPL, AgBiTech Expand Biosolutions Partnership in North America

UPL will distribute AgBiTech’s entire portfolio of biosolutions through its Natural Plant Protection (NPP) business unit in the United States.

Brazil

Several outbreaks of caterpillars from the genus, Helicoverpa, are attacking Intacta (Bayer) transgenic soybean crops in the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso and Maranhão

The pressure caused by the caterpillars has attracted the attention of producers and researchers, since GMO technology should offer resistance to this pest, but the dry climate affecting the aforementioned areas has directly influenced the growing presence of caterpillars in the initial stage of the oleaginous plant.

US

Baculovirus reduces carbon emissions by up to 50%

Director of Manufacturing and Innovation Processes at AgBiTech in the US, Adrian Lywood explains the benefits, according to research comparing baculovirus and chemicals in different treatments to control caterpillars in soybeans. The use of baculovirus-based biopesticides against caterpillars reduces carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to conventional agrochemicals.

Brazil

Helicoverpa breaks biotechnologies resistance: Bioinsecticides are an alternative

“Helicoverpa zea has returned with great force and is advancing on corn hybrids from different biotechnologies. Today, producers are faced with a problem that seemed to have been solved. Agronomist and entomologist Marco Tamai: “The combination of viruses and moth food attractants is a good control strategy for Helicoverpa armigera and Helicoverpa zea infestations.”

US

UPL, AgBiTech Form Partnership to Deliver New Biosolutions in the Western U.S.

UPL and AgBiTech, a world leader in ag biologicals innovation to create healthy food systems, have announced a strategic partnership to bring a range of sustainable biosolutions to crops in California, Arizona and Hawaii. Through the collaboration, UPL will distribute AgBiTech’s biosolutions through its Natural Plant Protection (NPP) business unit, starting with two bioinsecticides this year.

Asia

AgBiTech kicks off 2022 with new partnerships to commercialise its biological solutions in South East Asia

After successfully introducing its range of baculovirus-based biological solutions in North and South America, Africa and South Asia, AgBiTech is entering the markets in South East Asia through multiple strategic partnerships in the region.

Brazil

Combination of baculoviruses with chemicals controls up to 90% of caterpillars, says research

Research exclusively obtained by AgroPages has revealed that the combined use of baculovirus and agrochemicals has helped control caterpillars to a level between 80% and 90%.

US

Farmers Embrace Bioinsecticides

The Good Virus: A Bioinsecticide Helps Farmers Control Caterpillar Pests.

Brazil

Bioinsecticides market grew 113% in Brazil

The bioinsecticides market segment grew 113% in Brazil in the 2020-2021 season, according to survey data from strategic information agency Spark Smarter Decisions released exclusively to AgroPages.

US

Heligen Is An Economical Choice For Corn Earworm Control In Late-Planted Soybeans

Bioinsecticide saved U.S. growers $7.5 million in past three growing seasons

US

U.S. regulatory approval predictable for biologicals

If you supply all the documents and answer all questions through the review process, you can be almost guaranteed you will have that registration in 18 months.

Australia

Invasive insect fall armyworm on the march, but scientists fight back with an oozing virus and an egg-attacking wasp

"A virus that oozes out through a caterpillar's skin before exterminating it is being investigated as a way to combat an invasive insect that is devastating some Australian crops." Read more on how Australian scientists are tackling FAW.

US

Excessive rains and late soybean plantings in the US mid-South create a favorable environment for yield-damaging corn earworm populations

As resistance to pyrethroids is increasing, corn earworm is becoming more difficult to control. Heligen, a biological insecticide currently available from AgBiTech, brings a new mode of action, making it very effective on corn earworm that has become resistant to chemical insecticides. Read more in this article on the Seed Today website.

Brazil

Biopesticide grows 1,460% in treated area in Bt soybeans

There is a growth of 1,460% in the treated area (PAT) with the baculovirus-based bioinsecticide Cartugen in the management of Spodoptera frugiperda in transgenic soybeans in Brazil, data from the consultancy Spark Smarter Decisions has shown.

Global

AgBiTech appoints Dr. Shachi Gurumayum as Head of Business Development

After a strategic review of AgBiTech's global growth ambitions, Dr. Shachi Gurumayum has been appointed as Head of Business Development.

Brazil

Soybean insecticide market retreats in Brazil, AgBiTech gains market share from 17% to 37% among biopesticides

AgBiTech assumed the leadership of the Brazilian market of biopesticides for soybean caterpillars. The Australian-American company raised its market share from 17% to 37% among biopesticides, according to the recently consolidated data from Spark, becoming also the 12th company in the ranking of the agricultural pesticides sector for caterpillars, including traditional brands in the area of crop protection.

US

Bioinsecticide Company Eyes 1 Million Acres in 2021

The team at AgBiTech is leveraging 20 years of experience in Australia to bring new biological crop protection options for the U.S. The company has three baculovirus-based insecticide products that were applied on 500,000 acres in 2020, and the goal is to double that this year. 

Australia

Emergency use permit ups fall armyworm fight

Australian government approves the emergency use of Fawligen.

Africa

SAFER project improving food security and livelihoods in South Sudan

AgBiTech partners with the FAO and USAID to help farmers manage Fall armyworm in South Sudan.

Africa

Fawligen registered in Kenya

UPL and AgBiTech are pleased to announce the registration of Fawligen in Kenya for the control of Fall Armyworm.

Australia

Attracted to building a better industry: moth busting with Magnet

The Australian cotton industry’s integrated pest management (IPM) systems are the best in the world, largely due to the calibre of the scientists who have been involved.

Read more on how AgBiTech's technology is helping Australian cotton growers in this issue of Spotlight, published by the Cotton Research and Development Corporation, an R&D partnership between the Australian cotton industry and the Australian Government (from page 24).

Global

AgBiTech launches global web platforms for its game-changing biological pest control solutions

Brazil

JCN Group begins to integrate baculoviruses into caterpillar management

One of the strong brands among the grain-producing groups in Brazil, the JCN Group introduced baculoviruses to the caterpillar management systems, in the 2020-2021 harvest season. 

Global

Lethal and sublethal effects of Chrysodeixis includens nucleopolyhedrovirus (ChinNPV)-based biopesticide infecting different larval ages of soybean looper

A scientific paper in "Biocontrol Science and Technology" co-authored by multiple researchers including Dr. Paula Marçon, CTO, and Dr. Holly Popham, Chief Scientist, from AgBiTech.

Australia

ViVUS MAX to the rescue of hemp growers in Tasmania

Tasmanian Hemp Association has issued a warning for Heliothis and recommended the use of ViVUS MAX.

Nigeria

AgBiTech, GAIL Partner on Fawligen Biological Control

Nigeria

AgBiTech and GAIL enter distribution agreement for Fawligen biological control for Fall Armyworm in Nigeria

Australia

Fightback starts against fall Armyworm

Media release: Queensland Australia, Minister for Agriculture Development and Fisheries.

Sri Lanka

Imported virus destroys sena caterpillar successfully - virus solution to be distributed among farmers

Sri Lanka

Imported virus to fight sena to be distributed within days (video)

Brazil

Market for bioinsecticides against cottonworms grows by over 100%

Brazil

Caterpillar traps: Market leader in soybean and cotton biolagarticides, AgBiTech enters the caterpillar monitoring area

Bangladesh

Ispahani Agro launches “Fawligen"

Africa

Cultivating hope in the next decade: Feed the future launches 2020 Annual Report with new data 

Brazil

Grain giant adopts biologicals to control caterpillars

The JCN Group, one of the strong brands among the grain producing groups in Brazil, started introducing baculoviruses to caterpillar management systems in the 2020-21 harvest.

Asia

Best practices to manage the Fall Armyworm infestation

(produced by our partner CIMMYT in Bangladesh)

Africa

Can a caterpillar be reprogrammed?

Brazil

Lepigen is best alternative for efficient longevity management of Bt soybeans 

Interview with Murilo Moreira, Marketing Director of AgBiTech Brasil.

Africa

Virus That Fights Fall Armyworm to Be Deployed Across Africa

South Sudan

FAO in South Sudan (@FAOSouthSudan)

Tweeted: #DYK Bio-pesticides are a lower risk and highly effective option to manage #FallArmyworm?

Brazil

“AgBiTech accounts for 17% of soybean bioinsecticide market”

Interview with Adriano Vilas Boas.

Global

AgBiTech appoints new CEO

Adriano Vilas Boas is appointed as new CEO, replacing Peter Berweger, who moves into Chairman of AgBiTech.

Bangladesh

Fawligen registered in Bangladesh

CIMMYT contributed to rapid assessment and registration of biological control for fall armyworm.

Brazil

Control of Spodoptera frugiperda by baculovirus receives approval from researchers

Brazil

Caterpillars: First mobile biological control laboratory launched

Africa

AgBiTech and UPL enter distribution agreement for baculovirus insecticide products for Africa

US

From Lethal Viruses to Insect Sex, Farmers Use Bugs to Kill Bugs

Sri Lanka

AgBiTech’s Fawligen registered in Sri Lanka to fight fall armyworm

Brazil

AgBiTech, Agro100 partner to expand baculoviruses market in Brazil

Brazil

UFG, AgBiTech open state-of-the-art laboratory in Brazil

Brazil

AgBiTech launches Lepidopteran biocontrol options into new era

Control of Lepidopteran pests is set to be revolutionized, following the world-first registration of a 4-way broad-spectrum baculovirus product, Surtivo Plus®, in Brazil.

Brazil

AgBiTech signs partnership agreement with Via Fértil to combat caterpillars in Brazil

Brazil

Targeted, environmentally friendly approach enlists beneficial organism to control corn earworm in soybeans