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• July 2022: A brand-new granular inoculant called LALFIX® START SPHERICAL Granule combines Bacillus velezensis, a plant growth-promoting microbe, with two distinct rhizobium strains. This powerful and well-tested PGPM, brand-new to the Canadian market, boosts phosphorus solubilization and improves root mass.
• January 2022: Novozymes and AgroFresh formed a partnership to utilize the potential of biotechnology to continue improving post-harvest quality and reduce food waste. This is an important venture for Novozymes with the company's intention to satisfy increasing consumer demand for fruits and vegetables with less food waste and less impact to the environment
• January 2021: Heliae Agriculture and Rizobacter collaborate to develop Innovative Soil and Crop Nutrition Technologies that will help the company manufacture better and more efficient solutions, enhancing its product portfolio.

• June 2022: ADAMA, a leading global crop protection company, and Groundwork BioAg, a global Bio-agriculture company, collaborated to offer the sustainable, cost-effective mycorrhizal soil treatment product TORMOS for soil health and crop yield.
• May 2022: UPL, a global leader in sustainable agriculture solutions, collaborated with Kimitec’s MAAVi Innovation Center to deliver tailored bio solutions technologies in the United States, particularly for soil amendments and treatments.

• December 2022: The Government of Ontario finalized amendments to On-Site and Excess Soil Regulation (Excess Soil Regulation) and the Rules for Soil Management and Excess Soil Quality Standards (Soil Rules). These amendments, which came into effect on January 1, 2023, include removing the reuse planning requirements for some projects and removing the limit on soil storage piles.
• May 2022: Koppert India and UPL India signed an agreement wherein Koppert will produce a biofertilizer for UPL, which UPL will offer under its new global business unit, NPP, to its growers in India. The biofertilizer, with the brand name Copio, helps improve soil health, leading to better plant establishment and improved overall output. This commercial relationship is the continuity of the long-term collaboration between both companies, already consolidated in Japan and Spain and primed to grow across new geographies.

• January 2023: Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, acquired ADOB, a leading supplier of chelated micronutrients, folders, and other specialty agricultural solutions in Poland, to broaden its innovative crop nutrition portfolio. The acquisition of ADOB reflects Nouryon’s continued commitment to the agriculture and food end-market and allows Nouryon to expand its services and product offerings for customers in the industry.
• March 2022: The Haifa Group acquired Horticoop Andina, a wholesaler specializing in marketing nutritional products for agriculture located in Quito, Ecuador. Upon acquiring the brand, Haifa expanded its scope of activities in Ecuador and the surrounding Latin market. It continued to establish its status as an international super-brand in advanced plant nutrition.
• December 2021: Nouryon expanded its office and research center by doubling its office footprint in Mumbai, India. It helps to better serve local customers and support long-term growth plans in Asia Pacific.

• June 2022: Duc Giang Chemicals Group to invest in two projects in Dok Nong province. The total investment for Duc Giang-Dak Nong Fertilizer Factory Project is 13.16 million USD, it has 2 lakhs tons/year NPK fertilizer producing capacity. The other project is Aluminum-Dak Nong Complex Project it is expected that the mining scale will be about 14.4 million tons of bauxite ore per year.
• April 2022: PetroVietnam Fertilizer and Chemical Corp. has launched a new product ine of Phu My NPK - microbiology. This is an inorganic fertilizer NPK containing useful microorganisms, to improve crop productivity.
• November 2021: PetroVietnam Fertilizer and Chemical Corp. has launched two new product formula lines PHU MY 18-12-8+TE and NPK 18-10-8+8+TE. These two products offers high protein content and quickly dissolving properties.

• February 2022: ICL's introduced lawn care fertilizers containing either urea coated with sulfur and a biodegradable polymer membrane (Poly-S) or resin-coated nitrogen combined with phosphorus and potash (PACE). This avoids uncontrolled shock growth, which means less mowing effort. The fertilizers are considered to be particularly easy and safe to use and are suitable for robotic lawnmowers.
• January 2021: ICL group Ltd acquired Fertiláqua, one of Brazil's leading specialty plant nutrition companies to increase the sales of its controlled-released fertilizers, organic fertilizers and other specialty plant nutrition products.
• July 2020: ICL GROUP LTD signed agreements regarding supply Polysulphate fertilizer products to customers and farmers in Europe and Asia.

• February 2022: ICL's introduced lawn care fertilizers containing either urea coated with sulfur and a biodegradable polymer membrane (Poly-S) or resin-coated nitrogen combined with phosphorus and potash (PACE). This avoids uncontrolled shock growth, which means less mowing effort. The fertilizers are considered to be particularly easy and safe to use and are suitable for robotic lawnmowers.
• September 2020: Mivena introduced a new control release NPK fertilizer with biodegradable glue for nurseries "Horti-cote top dress special" . The special in this product no more split fertilizer to be applied.
• January 2019: Haifa Chemicals Ltd. Expanded of its controlled release fertilizer (CRF) production in Lunel Ville, south France. Based on Haifa’s proprietary polymer coating technology, the CRF production facility meets the growing demand for Haifa Group’s controlled release fertilizers.Mr. Natan Feldman, Haifa Group’s VP Marketing, Business stated that expanding of CRF production facility in France is a part of their global strategy.

• January 2021: ICL group Ltd acquired Fertiláqua, one of Brazil's leading specialty plant nutrition companies to increase the sales of its controlled-released fertilizers, organic fertilizers and other specialty plant nutrition products.
• April 2020: Nutrien Ltd. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase 100 percent of the equity of the Tec Agro Group a leading Ag Retailer in the state of Goiás,in Brazil to grow in Brazilian agricultural market.
• January 2020: Nortox launched electronic platform for agrochemical distributors. The goal of this platform is to modernize communication in this sector, as well as streamline business processes, simplify systems, offer unique services and functionality, identify needs and solutions, achieve results, and attract business.

In June 2022, K+S signed a letter of intent with the Swedish company CinisFertilizer to cooperate with the synthetic production of potassium sulfate (SOP). This implies that K+S is to supply CinisFertilizer with its entire potassium chloride (MOP) requirements, and in return purchase up to 600,000 metric ton of potassium sulfate (SOP) per year from Cinis.

In March 2021, AnaamInternational Holding Group acquired Al TakamulNational Agriculture Company by signing of Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) and acquiring 100% of the shares of the company. This will help in the integration with agricultural lands owned by AnaamGroup and this acquisition adds value to the group and its shareholders.

In October 2021, ICL's polysulfate has been approved for use in organic farming. The EU and USDA certified both the standard and granular grades as organic fertilizers.

• February 2022: Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd launched the Urban Sardar organic fertilizer, an eco-friendly and non-toxic product containing organic sources of nutrients best suitable for all flowering plants and ornamental plants, gardens, and kitchen gardening.
• February 2022: Plant Response was acquired by The Mosaic Company, which is a global fertilizer manufacturer. This acquisition strengthens the company's global presence and helps develop new products and solutions for the customers sustainably.
• January 2021: Atlántica Agrícola developed Micomix, a biostimulant composed primarily of mycorrhizal fungi, rhizobacteria, and chelated micronutrients. The presence and development of these microorganisms in the rhizosphere create a symbiotic relationship with the plant that favors the absorption of water and mineral nutrients and increases its tolerance to water and salt stress.