b'INSIDERSBIOSTIMULANTWere Collaborating to Unlock the Potential of BiostimulantsHOLLY LITTLEDirector, Research and DevelopmentAcadian Plant HealthAs we celebrate the third anniversary ofWe rallied our forces, assembling expertsexploring dose-response relationships and the Acadian Open Academy, Im thrilledin various fields for impactful sessions thatdelving into the synergy between active to share the journey that has reinvigoratedfueled innovation.ingredients.our approach to innovation and collabo- A Symbiotic Bond: Our collaborationSeeds of Future Collaboration: We ration. This endeavor has been a dynamicisnt a one-way street. We seek partnersanticipate that our network will continue to process of growth and discovery. who can enrich our technological capabil- grow, strengthening relationships, enhanc-The academys beginnings were rootedities while benefiting from the insights weing communication, and advancing not in the quest for feedback on new productbring to the table. This reciprocity is essen- only our products but the broader realm of concepts and the pursuit of like-mindedtial, ensuring a thriving ecosystem of ideasagricultural science.collaborators. As our biostimulant productsand knowledge exchange. In the biostimulant realm, partner-become more widely used, its key to under- Growing the Network: Over theships arent just about funding or trans-stand how we can make them even betterpast three years, weve expanded beyondactions. Theyre about co-creation, shared and more effectively harness the power ofacademia, welcoming diverse playersinsights, and mutual growth. Were seaweed extract to fuel plant growth.to the Acadian Open Academy family.excited about the potential that lies ahead Fast-forward to today, and weve hitPartnerships now include companies likeas we nurture the relationships developed the next phase: a deeper exploration of ourKeyGene, integral in unveiling the molec- through the Acadian Open Academy, researchers expertise, harnessing theirular mysteries of our products. This evo- unlocking new possibilities and pushing knowledge to unravel the intricate work- lution has diversified our perspectives andthe boundaries of agricultural innovation.ings of our new products. propelled our understanding forward. Were always looking to expand the From Humble Beginnings: TheLooking Ahead: As we venture intofamily, and welcome inquiries from those Acadian Open Academy was founded inthe fourth year, the significance of this ven- who want to get involved and become a part September 2020 with the vision to bringture becomes even clearer. Understandingof the revolution in biostimulants. For more researchers together for face-to-face collab- our products at a molecular level is becom- info visit acadianplanthealth.com/about-us/oration. However, the pandemic had othering paramount. Our ongoing projectsacadian-open-academy/ and learn how to plans, pushing us into the virtual realm.with KeyGene illustrate the next steps get involved.CORN, SORGHUM AND OILSEEDSThe Importance of Putting Ourselves in Farmers ShoesOLEKSIY PRISHCHEPOVHead of Strategic Marketing at Lidea SeedsLIDEAIdeas can change the world. At Lidea, as aing of the term adaptability: to climate,to the climate, preserving soil health and seed company and as the first link in secur- economic and regulatory conditions. Andbiodiversity, reducing inputs, etc.ing the food chain, we have been workingtodays farmers are facing new challenges.Offering sustainable varieties and on this for a long time. For over 80 years,That is why we have developed a multi-croptechnological solutions also means respond-our expertise in seeds and our research andrange with premium genetic potential,ing innovatively to the demands of industry. development have enabled us to bring outensuring high yields and meeting highWe use a method and advance towards a the best in nature and support farmers inharvest quality standards. The goal we havegoal that places farmers and the planet as their vocation: to feed the planet. set ourselves is to secure farmers incomewinners, side by side. We are convinced that Working alongside farmers meansthroughout the year, while meeting the newour fresh ideas, the result of an innovation listening to them, getting to know theirchallenges shared by the industry and theprocess that incorporates farmers ideas, will day-to-day concerns and making their livesenvironment. help to transform farming into a sustaina-easier. Working alongside farmers meansWorking alongside farmers, Lideable, equitable and fertile ecosystem for all.providing them with solutions to safeguardoffers solutions (products, services andWe are not among those who believe their income. Working alongside farmersexpertise) to farmers who want to makethat everything can be solved at the click means supporting them as they adapt to athe transition to agroecology, by developingof a finger, but we are among those who changing world. farming practices that are both positive forbelieve that working together is the key to Our ecosystem knows the true mean- the environment and profitable: adaptingthe future.28ISEED WORLD EUROPEIEUROPEAN-SEED.COM'