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AgTech Navigator News
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BASF plans to partially divest its Agricultural Solutions division through a minority IPO in 2027 as part of its 'Winning Ways' strategy to streamline operations and focus on core specialty chemicals. The move aims to unlock value and accelerate innovation in agribusiness while maintaining BASF as the majority shareholder, allowing greater strategic focus and operational flexibility in high-growth markets. Despite concerns over potential job losses, the restructuring is seen as a pivot towards sustainability-linked innovation and market responsiveness, with continued investment in farmer-centric technologies. This follows a trend among agribusiness giants to enhance operational efficiency and adapt to global food system challenges.
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Biological adoption continues to rise, with Alltech tapping into market demand in the U.S., Brazil, and other countries.
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The Trump administration’s ongoing trade negotiations with China is hurting U.S. soybean farmers, as tariff-induced trade volatility enters a new normal