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Biobest acquires tech and experts from Ecoation

Biobest has acquired key technology, products, and expert staff from its external technology partner, Ecoation, in an effort to step-up its automated IPM offerings.

In a move announced late last month, the company, which specializes in biocontrol and natural pollination, said the acquisition includes Ecoation’s Crop-ScannerTM monitoring and scouting tool, as well as the OKO 2 IPM and yield prediction solution, along with their associated intellectual properties.

The expert staff responsible for developing and maintaining these products will also transition to Biobest, a division of BioFirst Group, as part of the agreement.

“We believe this technology acquisition will enhance our capability and capacity to provide even better, more integrated automation solutions to growers in future in collaboration with other external technology partners such as PATS,” said Hanne Steel, Biobest’s Global Director, Product Management & High-Tech, in a July press release.

According to Jean-Marc Vandoorne, CEO of BioFirst Group, this acquisition will “not only ensure the uninterrupted access for all customers to these automated monitoring and scouting products but also strengthen our portfolio and bring its future development roadmap under our direct control.” (Source: Biobest)

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