MADRID, 2 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) -
Bayer and Kimitec have announced this Thursday a strategic agreement aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of biological solutions for crop protection and biostimulants.
Within the framework of this global agreement, both companies will become key partners for the development and commercialization of biological solutions for farmers derived from natural sources aimed at protecting crops against pests, diseases and weeds, as well as biostimulants. aimed at promoting plant growth.
Kimitec manages the MAAVi Innovation Center, the largest biotechnology innovation hub in Europe, which has 15 years of experience in research and discovery of natural molecules and compounds for agriculture and the food industry.
Leveraging Bayer's expertise in agricultural input development and Kimitec's research capabilities, both companies will accelerate the development of crop management biologics that will be scaled up and commercialized through Bayer's global infrastructure.
"Bayer is committed to bringing farmers closer to the benefits of organic solutions as part of an integrated crop management system supported by our leadership, our crop protection products and digital tools," he commented. the director of I D of the division Crop Science of Bayer, Dr. Robert Reiter.
"Every farmer can benefit from organic products for uses ranging from seed treatment to pest control, Bayer will offer solutions that provide greater added value and greater flexibility to farmers," he added.
Through this agreement, Kimitec becomes a key partner for the acceleration of Bayer's line of biologics, as part of its commitment to open innovation through strategic agreements.
"Our collaboration with Kimitec opens a unique, faster path towards biological solutions with a high degree of innovation, which will help us realize our joint vision of a new generation of effective, safe and sustainable products of natural origin," explained the Director of Biologicals of Bayer's Crop Science division, Benoit Hartmann.
The market for organic products is expected to grow to approximately €25 billion by 2028, driven by consumer and supermarket demands for zero waste food leading farmers to seek innovative and sustainable solutions for organic farming. crop protection.
"15 years ago, Kimitec was born with a clear vision: to change the way food is produced. Today, our agreement with Bayer brings us closer than ever to realizing that vision, allowing us to expand our global reach and bring our technology to millions of farmers around the world. As a world leader in RD and manufacturing of biologicals, Kimitec offers farmers natural and sustainable solutions without compromising efficiency or productivity", stressed the CEO of Kimitec, Félix García.
