Dr. Brendon Neumann of Andermatt on Biologicals and Resistance Management
In this episode, Dr. Brendan Neumann, Product Portfolio Director at Andermatt, explains how biological crop protection products can be integrated into resistance management strategies to preserve the efficacy of existing chemistries. He highlights that biologicals often employ multiple modes of action, making resistance less likely, and that combining them with chemicals can eliminate resistant pests while reducing chemical residues. Neumann stresses that grower education and robust field support are critical to overcoming barriers such as variability due to environmental conditions and limited familiarity with biologicals. He also discusses emerging innovations—improved formulations, RNAi, peptides, and metabolite‑based products—that could make biologicals more stable and eventually allow them to replace certain synthetic pesticides in integrated pest management programs.
EarthDaily on Satellite Data, Crop Monitoring, and Market Transparency
In this episode of Ag Tech Talk, host Lauren Milligan and Andrew, EarthDaily’s Global Director of Business Development, dive into the challenges and opportunities of using satellite data for agricultural decision‑making. They compare agriculture’s slower adoption of remote sensing to...
Ruoyan Li of Chengdu Newsun Delves Into China’s Sustainable Agriculture Sector
In this 12‑minute episode, host Sarah Webb talks with Royan Li, Director of Strategy and Development at Chengdu Nusen, about China’s push toward sustainable agriculture. Li explains how government policy, state‑backed capital, and large‑scale farming are driving the adoption of...
Verdesian Life Sciences’ Clare Doyle on Bio-Tech Solutions in 2026
Clare Doyle, chief scientist at Verdesian Life Sciences, outlined the company’s 2026 bio‑tech roadmap, emphasizing engineered nutrient‑delivery platforms and AI‑driven field management. She highlighted partnerships with agri‑tech startups to accelerate gene‑edited microbial solutions and noted upcoming regulatory filings for next‑generation...