{"podcast":{"title":"AgTech Digest","slug":"agtech-digest-6718128","podcast_index_feed_id":6718128,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/agtech-digest/","website_url":"https://agtechdigest.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/bfca4074-28a1-429a-b064-280e07cf30ed/_tMEDGWaIMcuiVCfnqMoxie-.jpg","author":"AgTech Media Group","episode_count":117,"summary":"Do you struggle to stay up-to-date with the latest news from the world of AgTech? Every week join us for the latest stories from the world of CEA and Vertical Farming. Each episode provides you with your weekly dose of AgTech news, ensuring you stay up to date with latest news from this fast-paced and exciting industry. Subscribe and Follow AgTech Digest wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T02:21:33.278208+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agtech-digest-6718128"},"episode":{"title":"Glyphosate Alternatives: Safer Weed Control for Farmers - with Frank Glatz - Managing Director, Contact BioSolutions","slug":"glyphosate-alternatives-safer-weed-control-for-farmers-with-frank-glatz-managing-director-contact-biosolutions","published_at":"2026-06-09T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agtech-digest-6718128/glyphosate-alternatives-safer-weed-control-for-farmers-with-frank-glatz-managing-director-contact-biosolutions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agtech-digest-6718128","url":"https://agtech-digest.captivate.fm/episode/interview-frank-glatz-managing-director-contact-biosolutions","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/27de955e-34ab-4791-bb13-e58227943012.mp3","summary":"📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify Episode Description In this episode of AgTech Digest, Sepehr Achard sits down with Frank Glatz, an environmental entrepreneur driven by the vision of revolutionizing weed management in agriculture. Discover the intriguing story behind Contact Bio Solutions, a startup that evolved from health science innovations to pioneering one of the market’s most potent bioherbicides. Learn how a unique delivery technology, originally formulated for supplements, is now changing the way weeds are controlled—offering high efficacy with natural ingredients and minimal environmental impact. Frank Glatz unpacks the challenges of regulatory landscapes across the globe, the role of advanced application techniques like magnetic spraying, and how these developments are making bioherbicides increasingly competitive with conventional chemical options. From global market entry strategies to eye-opening case studies in vineyards and orchards, this episode explores the intersection of sustainability, science, and entrepreneurship in agtech innovation. Tune in for a thought-provoking look at what it takes to bring a transformative solution to market, and get a glimpse of the future of agriculture through the lens of a passionate founder on a mission to make a difference—one weed at a time. 5 Key Takeaways Unlock the future of sustainable weed control—here’s what you need to do next: Evaluate bioherbicides like Firehawk Bioherbicide Super Concentrate as alternatives to chemical herbicides for more environmentally friendly agriculture. Explore advanced application technologies such as magnetic spraying to increase efficacy and lower cost per acre. Consider transitioning to nature-identical active ingredients with rapid biodegradability to eliminate withholding periods…","meta_description":"📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify Episode Description In this episode of AgTech Digest, Sepehr Achard sits down with Frank Glatz, an environmental entreprene…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2498,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/agtech-digest-6718128/episodes/glyphosate-alternatives-safer-weed-control-for-farmers-with-frank-glatz-managing-director-contact-biosolutions/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agtech-digest-6718128/glyphosate-alternatives-safer-weed-control-for-farmers-with-frank-glatz-managing-director-contact-biosolutions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}