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AgTech Navigator News
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In February, the EU introduced significant shifts in agricultural policy, including the adoption of RENURE rules to allow manure-based fertiliser substitution, aiming to reduce costs and enhance strategic autonomy. Additionally, a record €205 million budget was set for the 2026 'Enjoy, It's from Europe' promotion, while the controversial EU-Mercosur trade deal sparked protests over competitive distortions, and the European Parliament approved a rescue and modernisation package for the wine sector.
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Israeli biotech and gene-editing company PlantArcBio is partnering with Agroceres Group subsidiary Helix Sementes e Biotecnologia to develop drought-resilient corn for the South American market.
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Nurtrien remains bullish on its potash business, given strong demand from U.S. farmers, boosted by government assistance.
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Hungary has established a legal framework for drone-applied plant protection, becoming one of the first EU countries to do so, according to SynTech Research Group. This framework, under Nébih’s Decree 44/2005, details conditions for drone use in agriculture, requiring proof of advantages over ground methods, certified operators, and approved products. SynTech's trials showed that drone-deployed biological controls could meet these regulations, offering a sustainable alternative for pest management in maize. The international efforts by the OECD aim to harmonise regulations, enabling broader EU adoption.