What's Happening?
Syngenta Crop Protection and Amoeba SA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop and commercialize biocontrol solutions for the EU and UK markets, focusing on cereals and field crops. The collaboration
aims to address the challenge of increasing pest resistance and offer sustainable farming practices. The biocontrol solution utilizes the lysate of the amoeba Willaertia magna C2c Maky, which has shown effectiveness in combating fungal diseases affecting wheat crops. The partnership plans to negotiate a definitive distribution agreement by spring 2026.
Why It's Important?
This collaboration represents a significant advancement in biological crop protection, offering farmers innovative solutions to combat economically damaging wheat diseases like septoria tritici blotch and yellow rust. By providing nature-inspired alternatives to chemical products, the partnership supports sustainable agriculture and helps farmers manage pest resistance. The development of biocontrol solutions is crucial for maintaining crop yields and quality, ultimately benefiting the agricultural industry and food security.
