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The Questions Worth Asking Before You Invest in a Fungicide Application

Across North America, the early-season signals are pointing toward a fungicide year. On the Canadian prairies, a couple of weeks of steady, consistent rainfall have driven strong crop growth and built

23 juin 20265 min read
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The future of crop protection: our 2027 predictions

TL;DR: Agriculture is entering a period of rapid change.

25 mars 20265 min read

"Generic” is no longer a dirty word in crop protection. Here’s why.

For a long time, the word generic carried baggage. In today’s crop protection industry, that narrative can be tossed out with the compost.

13 févr. 20264 min read

3 AgTech innovations we’re watching in 2026

As 2026 gets into full swing, we’re reflecting (and keeping a critical eye on) on the AgTech advancements getting the industry most excited. These are the three standouts the Life Scientific team is t

22 janv. 20264 min read

So, what's the deal with regulatory?

Success in crop protection isn’t just about using science to find value for farmers — it’s also about the precision, diligence, and foresight of our regulatory team. Our commitment to compliance is a

20 janv. 20262 min read

How science-led inputs protect ROI when margins are shrinking

Agriculture's margins are undeniably under pressure, facing a “cost-price squeeze” of high input costs (fuel, fertilizer, labour) plus unpredictable crop prices. Add in climate change and evolving reg

15 janv. 20262 min read

Why formulation matters as much as the active ingredient

Choosing the right crop protection product isn’t just about what the main ingredient is, it’s about how it’s put together. Here's why.

26 nov. 20252 min read

Meet our New UK Country Manager, Alison!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲? How much passion and care is placed on bringing needed chemistry

25 sept. 20251 min read
Beaker Break

Beaker Break!

Did you know that many of the co-formulants that we use in our products are the very same thing that they use in the food and personal care industries? Xanthan gum for example is a "rheology modifier

21 mai 20251 min read
Elements of Success

Our Elements of Success: Nicola Mitchell, CEO

👩‍🔬 Nicola’s formulation: 1000g/L Enthusiasm 100000 g/L Brainstorming 548219 g/L Sound effects What I one thing you wish farmers knew about the crop protection industry? How frustrating it is tha

21 mai 20252 min read
Industry Insights

Generics in the WILD!

When we think of high-quality products, famous brands often come to mind. Yet, over the past decade, a new kind of product has gained traction—one that combines quality, affordability, and trust witho

29 avr. 20254 min read