Long before biological control became mainstream in agriculture, Dr Michael “Mike” Morris was quietly proving that nature itself could be one of farming’s most powerful allies. From the late 1970s onward, Mike emerged as one of South Africa’s pioneering plant pathologists. He was among the very first scientists in the country to seriously explore the […]
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Regulatory approval has been granted in Australia for reduced application rates of Andermatt’s baculovirus solution Helicovex®, registered for the control of cotton bollworm, corn earworm and other Helicoverpa species. This approval provides growers and advisors with greater flexibility to integrate baculovirus solutions into structured pest, resistance, and integrated pest management (IPM) programs under defined conditions. Baculovirus: A Smarter Way to Manage
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Provivi® and Andermatt Announce Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Lobesia Eco Dispensers and Lobesia + Eupoecilia Eco Dispensers in Europe This strategic collaboration combines Provivi’s expertise in pheromone-based crop protection with Andermatt’s leadership in biological solutions, ensuring that growers have access to cutting-edge, environmentally friendly tools for Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Two Solutions for European Vineyards
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February 2026 – Andermatt, a global leader in biological crop protection, has received a Gates Foundation grant to support the launch of FAW Eco-Dispensers in Kenya. The project aims to provide smallholder farmers with affordable, sustainable solutions to fight Fall Armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda), which is a major threat to maize production and food security
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HPW Strengthens Sustainable Tropical Food Production with Biological Solutions Sustainability is at the heart of HPW’s operations. Founded in Switzerland in 1999, HPW has become a leading force in building sustainable tropical food value chains recognized for creating fair income opportunities for local farmers while offering healthy, natural snacks to consumers worldwide. “Our mission is
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Now With Patent-Confirmed Cold Tolerance This month, Andermatt was strongly represented at the Biostimulant World Congress in Barcelona. Colleagues from Andermatt Madumbi, Biofa, Andermatt Iberia, Andermatt Mexico, and the Andermatt parent company came together to showcase our growing expertise in biostimulants and to connect with partners from around the world. Across four days, our teams
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“Through the power of collective expertise within Andermatt, we bring growers the best the world has to offer in innovative and sustainable biological solutions.” – Dr Martin Andermatt Once a year, Andermatt colleagues and Global Product Managers (GPM’s) from our manufacturing companies meet in person to collaborate, share knowledge, and align strategies across research, development,
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In October 2025, Andermatt proudly participated in the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) World Congress, held in Nairobi, Kenya. This annual gathering brought together 180 delegates from 34 countries—including CEOs, freelance journalists, broadcasters, researchers, and communicators—all united by a shared passion for advancing agriculture and telling the stories that matter to farmers worldwide. Andermatt’s
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T-77 is a biocontrol product developed from a Trichoderma strain isolated in South Africa to combat fungal diseases in grapevines and is poised to tackle the significant economic challenges faced by European viticulture by such infections.
After proven success in South African vineyards, showing efficacy against disease, and without affecting wine fermentation or quality, T-77 is well on its way to being registered and then integrated into pest management programs in Europe.
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This year, 58 Andermatt delegates from across our global companies joined more than 2,000 participants from over 60 countries in Basel for the 20th edition of ABIM. It was a milestone event celebrating two decades of innovation and collaboration in biological crop protection. For Andermatt, ABIM has always been more than a conference. It’s where
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