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The original equipment manufacturer is using AI to help farmers save on their crop inputs.

Ginkgo Bioworks and Bayer have extended their partnership to develop engineered microbes that fix nitrogen, reducing the need for synthetic fertilisers. The collaboration builds on the assets of Joyn Bio and Bayer’s R&D site, with Ginkgo focusing on R&D and Bayer retaining commercialization rights. Ginkgo’s cell programming platform integrates genomics and AI to design microbes that effectively interact with plants, addressing historical challenges like inconsistent performance and high costs. The partnership reflects confidence in Ginkgo’s ability to deliver innovative microbial solutions and is part of a broader strategy to complement traditional agriculture with biological products.

CNH Industrial experienced a significant drop in shares following Q3 2025 results, with a 64% decline in adjusted earnings per share to $0.08 and a revenue fall of 5% to $4.4 billion. The company revised its full-year earnings guidance downward due to weak farm income, high interest rates, and tariff impacts, though some believe 2025 may mark a cyclical bottom for the OEM sector, with CNH focusing on disciplined production, inventory management, and technological investment for future growth.