Natural Defenses: With sustainability becoming a high priority in many countries, ag industry players can grab some market share with biologicals

摘要

WHILE biopesticides still only make up around 2% of the global pesticide market, the segment's market share is growing faster than conventional chemicals. The biopesticide market is projected to be about US $1 billion in 2010, says Pam Marrone, founder and CEO of Marrone Bio Innovations (MBI), which expects to double its growth every year for the next three to five years. Growth for the sector is estimated at 10% to 20% annually.