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ADAMA and BASF have partnered to develop and commercialize new fungicide solutions using ADAMA's Gilboa® active ingredient, aimed at addressing resistance and limited chemical options for European farmers. The collaboration will see BASF creating new formulations while both companies maintain independent control over their product strategies, with Gilboa offering a new mode of action for cereals and expected to launch in Great Britain by 2027.
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The Farming Profitability Review 2025 by Baroness Batters highlights the economic challenges facing UK agriculture due to volatile markets, extreme weather, and policy uncertainties. Despite enthusiasm for technological advances like precision breeding, the report reveals a disconnect between innovation and practical farm application, with many smaller farms feeling excluded. It recommends measures to enhance farm resilience, such as easing reservoir construction, improving access to finance, and investing in automation. Batters also advocates for a cultural shift towards valuing food and farming more, including integrating agriculture into education and promoting regenerative practices.
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Can blending indoor and outdoor growing be the best model for food security and profitability?