Post by Andermatt Group

What started with a simple observation of a fungus infecting an insect in 1974 became a lifelong pursuit of biological innovation in agriculture. This laid the foundation for the biological manufacturing company Plant Health Products, today known as Andermatt-PHP, based in Dargle, KZN, South Africa. Dr Mike Morris has been recognized as a 2026 AgriBusiness Global Visionary Award winner, honoring more than five decades of pioneering work in biological crop protection, invasive plant management, and sustainable agricultural solutions. In this feature, Mike reflects on the evolution of biologicals, the technologies helping scale living crop protection products, and the key trends shaping the future of agriculture, from growing resistance to conventional chemistries and soil health challenges to the emerging potential of RNA-based technologies. His message is clear: innovation starts by understanding and working with nature. Read Mike's insights on innovation, biological crop protection, and the trends influencing agriculture in 2026 and beyond. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ddvyfEp2