MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, US — Ceres Global Ag Corp. is partnering with Lavie Bio Ltd., an agricultural biologicals company, to integrate Lavie Bio’s bio-inoculant, Yalos, into its regenerative agriculture initiatives for grain producers across the United States and Canada.
Based in Rehovot, Israel, Lavie Bio is a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. and focused on developing biologicals as alternatives to synthetic products in crop inputs. Lavie Bio developed Yalos to integrate with farmers’ current operational practices. Using solutions such as Yalos, Ceres’ goal is to support farmers’ productivity, the goals of millers, and broader sustainability goals within the agricultural industry.
Ceres is building scalable regenerative agriculture programs that deliver value to both grower and milling customer in the spring wheat, durum and oat segments. Ceres’ selection of Yalos as an element of its 2024 crop year program is part of the company’s commitment to support innovation for grower-friendly crop input and sustainability practices that satisfy demand for regeneratively grown products.
“We believe that regenerative agriculture is an integral part of addressing climate change and creating positive outcomes for both our farm partners and our planet,” said Carlos Paz, president and chief executive officer at Ceres. “By collaborating with Lavie Bio, we are well-positioned to foster more efficient growing practices and continue to offer tailored solutions to strategic customers.”
Amit Noam, chief executive officer at Lavie Bio, said Ceres’ extensive presence in North American agriculture, energy and supply chains supports his company’s goals within sustainable agriculture.
“Their commitment to regenerative agriculture aligns with Lavie Bio’s mission to produce healthier food and foster a sustainable environment while increasing productivity and value,” Noam said. “At Lavie Bio, we understand that achieving our goals requires collaboration with key players in the food value chain, and working with Ceres exemplifies the necessary teamwork to promote sustainable agriculture.”
