To expand its biocontrol technology products, Nutrien Ag Solutions has announced its acquisition of Suncor Energy AgroScience.
Suncor has several patented and patent pending biocontrol technologies. Nutrien Ag Solutions will add these chlorin-based photosensitizer technology formulations to the Loveland Products lineup in the near future.
“We’re excited to further develop this new technology which is expected to help accelerate Loveland Product’s efforts in delivering a broader range of solutions that aim to help maximize yields,” says Casey McDaniel, Vice President of Loveland Products. “As the biocontrol market grows, we believe farmers will increasingly demand bio-based solutions that work within existing management practices to achieve bottom-line benefits in yield and efficiency and support efforts to improve sustainability.”
Categorized as a biocontrol tool, the proprietary technology aims to offer a new mode of action, plus advantages in resistance management. Research and field-trial data show the technology able to deliver fficacy, stability, and economic value comparable to traditional synthetic crop protection inputs.
“We believe that biologicals are important next-step tools for elevating the potential in every field. In the coming months and years, we aim to bring more of these types of offerings to market under the Loveland brand or partner brands for farmers of all scales and in all geographies,” McDaniel says.
