01 Growing Concerns Related to Health and Harmful Effects of Chemical Pesticides Chemical herbicides reduce the fertility of the soil, pollute the underground water, as well as cause adverse health effects, including birth defects, cancer, and disruption of the endocrine (hormone) system. In addition to this, government initiatives for reducing the use of chemical pesticides provide an impetus to market growth.On May 20, 2020, Pesticide Area Network (PAN) approved the proposal of the Indian government to ban 27 pesticides including 2,4-D, acephate, atrazine, benfuracarb, butachlor, and others due to their harmful effects on human health and the environment. Apart from this, the Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) and Mexico’s Environment Ministry, announced that the use of glyphosate-based herbicides will be terminated in the country by 2024.
02 Surging Demand for Organic Products across the Globe The rising number of health-conscious population, increasing environmental concerns, and support provided by the governments across the globe through subsidies and premium market environments have increased the demand for organic products. This has further provided a plethora of opportunities to farmers all over the world to produce crops with the help of organic methods. As per the 2020 Organic Industry Survey, which was released by the Organic Trade Association, in the U.S, organic food sales hit 50.1 USD billion, up by 4.6% from the previous year.In addition to this, the sales of organic fruit and vegetables in the year 2019 were up by approximately 5%, hitting USD 18 billion. Furthermore, in India, around 1.70 million metric tons of certified organic products were produced in the year 2018, according to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF). Moreover, the organic food products market is also projected to benefit from the subsidies, R&D programs, and financial aids, which are conducted by different government and non-government organizations to help traditional farmers switch to organic farming.
April 2026 Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. expanded its biological crop protection portfolio by introducing new microbial-based solutions for sustainable weed management applications. The product expansion strengthens the company’s biological agriculture platform by supporting reduced reliance on conventional chemical herbicides.
February 2026 Marrone Bio Innovations (acquired by Bioceres Crop Solutions) expanded commercialization of its biological crop protection products, including microbial-based agricultural solutions targeting integrated weed and pest management. The expansion supports broader adoption of biological inputs in sustainable farming systems.
October 2025 Bayer AG expanded its biological crop protection research initiatives through collaborations focused on developing microbial and natural-product-based solutions for sustainable agriculture. The initiatives support the company’s strategy of integrating biological alternatives into crop protection programs.
June 2025 Certis Belchim B.V. expanded its biological crop protection portfolio by introducing additional bio-based agricultural solutions for sustainable farming practices. The expansion strengthens the company’s offerings in environmentally friendly crop management technologies, including biological alternatives to synthetic herbicides.