The agricultural biologicals market has experienced exponential growth in recent years, fueled in large part by strategic partnerships between established agrochemical companies and biotechnology innovators. These collaborations aim to tackle the dual challenges of food security and environmental sustainability by introducing biologically derived inputs that enhance plant health, reduce chemical dependency, and improve soil quality. From investment in startups pioneering genome-edited microbes, to advanced micropeptides, endophytes, and biostimulants, these alliances are transforming modern farming practices.\n\nBelow we highlight 10 recent partnership announcements that are helping shape the future of sustainable agriculture.\n\nSymbiomics and Corteva Partner to Unlock Microbial Breakthroughs\n\nIn June 2025, Symbiomics announced a strategic Series A investment from Corteva through its Catalyst platform, marking a major collaboration focused on microbial discovery. This partnership will apply Symbiomics’ proprietary genomics platform to identify microbes that can improve crop yields and resilience.\n\nMicropep and Corteva Forge Peptide-Powered Crop Protection Path\n\nMicropep Technologies and Corteva announced a multi-year R&D partnership in June 2025 to co-develop peptide-based biocontrols using Micropep’s Krisalix platform. The deal gives Corteva exclusive access to peptides for global biocontrol applications.\n\nBayer and Kimitec Launch Next-Gen Biologicals from Innovation Alliance\n\nBayer and Kimitec launched Ambition Complete Gen2 and Secure Gen2 in June 2025, developed through their ongoing partnership. These new biologicals aim to improve nutrient assimilation and calcium uptake in crops.\n\nBiome Makers and AgList Drive Transparency in Ag Biologicals\n\nIn May 2025, Biome Makers partnered with AgList to integrate its BeCrop Trials results directly into the AgList platform. Products tested and verified by Biome Makers now carry a validation badge to aid decision-making.\n\nAMVAC and DPH Biologicals Expand Market Reach via Distribution Deal\n\nIn February 2025, AMVAC and DPH Biologicals signed a regional distribution agreement that brings DPH’s TerraTrove and BellaTrove products into AMVAC’s GreenSolutions portfolio, enhancing access across the U.S.\n\nGROWMARK and Indigo Ag Partner to Deliver Biologicals at Scale\n\nGROWMARK and Indigo Ag entered a strategic partnership in November 2024 to distribute Indigo’s biotrinsic products and CLIPS application system through FS cooperatives across North America.\n\nBASF and Acadian Plant Health Team Up for Climate-Resilient Agriculture\n\nIn October 2024, BASF Agricultural Solutions partnered with Acadian Plant Health to co-develop products that enhance crop resilience to climate change using biostimulant technologies.\n\nAMVAC GreenSolutions and Biome Makers Join Forces on Soil Health\n\nIn July 2024, AMVAC GreenSolutions partnered with Biome Makers to study the impact of biologicals like B Sure and iNvigorate on soil microbiomes in cotton crops using BeCrop Trials.\n\nSyngenta and Ginkgo Bioworks Partner for Faster Biological Launches\n\nIn July 2024, Syngenta partnered with Ginkgo Bioworks to accelerate the commercial viability of a key biological metabolite using synthetic biology and machine learning tools.\n\nSyngenta and Intrinsyx Bio Collaborate on Nutrient-Use Efficiency Solution\n\nAlso in July 2024, Syngenta and Intrinsyx Bio announced a partnership to distribute endophyte-based products that improve nutrient uptake and reduce fertilizer dependency.\n\nThese 10 partnerships demonstrate how companies are leveraging collective innovation to scale impactful biological solutions, offering farmers new tools to achieve sustainable productivity amid growing environmental and economic pressures.

10 Strategic Collaborations Driving Growth in the Ag Biologicals Market

The agricultural biologicals market has seen exponential growth through strategic partnerships between agrochemical companies and biotech innovators, focusing on sustainability, food security, and soil health. Ten key collaborations in 2024-2025 highlight advancements in microbial discovery, peptide-based biocontrols, and biostimulant technologies to enhance crop resilience and reduce chemical dependency.