The biologicals market is moving from niche applications to essential tools for sustainable farming worldwide. In this slideshow, AgriBusiness Global highlights key developments shaping the industry—from microbial innovations and breakthrough products to strategic investments and global expansion.

1.How Microbial Innovation is Redefining Sustainable Farming

Biologicals are moving from niche to necessity in global agriculture. In an interview with Harsh Vardhan Bhagchandka, President of IPL Biologicals, he shares how new formulations, longer shelf lives, and precision delivery systems are helping farmers improve yields, regenerate soils, and reduce chemical residues.

2. Avoiding Pitfalls: Three Common Mistakes When Adding Biologicals to a Crop Protection Portfolio

At the AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit, Sebastian Bachem, Board Advisor for Accumont, outlined key missteps synthetic crop protection companies often make when entering the biologicals space. From misunderstanding how biologicals deliver value to growers, to partnering with the wrong distributors, and mismanaging cultural integration after acquisitions, Bachem emphasized that success depends on aligning strategy, expertise, and company culture to realize the potential of biologicals fully.

3. Syngenta Expands Global Footprint in Biologicals

Biologicals are moving from niche to necessity in global agriculture. In an interview with Harsh Vardhan Bhagchandka, President of IPL Biologicals, he shares how new formulations, longer shelf lives, and precision delivery systems are helping farmers improve yields, regenerate soils, and reduce chemical residues.

4. Corteva Invests in Symbiomics to Advance Next-Gen Biologicals

Symbiomics has secured Series A funding led by Corteva Agriscience to accelerate the discovery of novel microbial solutions for sustainable agriculture. Through this collaboration, Corteva will leverage Symbiomics’ genomics platform to develop next-generation biologicals that enhance crop health, productivity, and sustainability, further strengthening its footprint in Brazil’s rapidly growing biologicals market.

5. Bayer and Kimitec Launch Next-Gen Biologicals to Boost Crop Health and Quality

Bayer and Kimitec have introduced two new biological products developed through their partnership to advance regenerative agriculture. Designed to enhance nutrient uptake, stress resilience, and calcium efficiency, the innovations combine Kimitec’s MAAVi Innovation Center research with Bayer’s global expertise, marking a major step toward more sustainable, high-performing crop solutions.

6. EcoPhage Appoints Ag Industry Leader Dr. Bob Trogele to Board of Directors

Israel-based biologicals company EcoPhage has appointed Dr. Bob Trogele (pictured here at the Trade Summit), CEO of Verdelis Investments and longtime agribusiness executive, to its Board of Directors. With decades of leadership at AMVAC, FMC, Bayer, and other major firms, Trogele brings deep expertise in agrochemicals, biologicals, and precision agriculture.

7. Syngenta Opens New U.S. Biologicals Facility to Advance Sustainable Farming

Syngenta has opened a state-of-the-art biologicals production facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina, capable of producing 16,000 tons of plant biostimulants annually. The new site, celebrated with Governor Henry McMaster and CEO Jeff Rowe, strengthens Syngenta’s U.S. footprint while supporting farmers with innovative, nature-based crop solutions

8. Ag Tech and Biologicals: Where Innovation Meets Acceleration

From AI-driven microbial screening to precision drone applications, ag technology is transforming how biological products are discovered, developed, and deployed. In this excerpt from 2BMonthly’s State of the Industry feature, leaders from Biotalys, Invasive Species Corporation, DunhamTrimmer, BTU Biotechnology, and BioFirst share how tools like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and real-time field analytics are streamlining R&D, enhancing efficacy, and bringing the biologicals market closer to mainstream adoption.

9. Brazil’s Biologicals Market: Growth, Challenges, and Global Opportunities

Brazil has become a key market for biologicals, driven by a favorable regulatory environment, diverse crops, and government support. Adoption of biopesticides and biostimulants has grown steadily, though recent commodity price fluctuations, droughts, and financial pressures on distributors have tempered growth.

10.Scalability of Biologicals Growth in LATAM

Industry leaders are divided on whether LATAM’s rapid biologicals market growth is scalable. While some point to high adoption rates, programmatic approaches combining biologicals with conventional chemistry, and progressive farmer mindsets as drivers for continued expansion, others warn of market saturation, unrealistic expectations, and the need to build trust with growers.

11. ICL Acquires Lavie Bio to Accelerate Global Biological Farming Innovation

ICL’s acquisition of Lavie Bio, a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd., marks a major step in expanding its biologicals portfolio. The partnership leverages Lavie Bio’s AI-powered MicroBoost platform alongside ICL’s global distribution and crop input expertise to deliver innovative, tailored solutions for farmers. Experts from both companies share insights into the collaboration, strategy, and future of sustainable agriculture.

Source: AgriBusiness GLOBAL

Top 15 Biologicals Insights: Markets, Technology, and Growth Opportunities