Author: AgroAsia

As part of this agreement, Corteva and MS Technologies have licensed the Enlist E3 soybean trait to BASF for development with the NRS trait in BASF germplasm Corteva Agriscience, BASF and MS Technologies recently announced that they have entered into a mutually beneficial trait licensing agreement to develop next-generation Enlist E3 soybeans with the nematode resistant soybean (NRS) trait for farmers in the United States and Canada. As part of this agreement, Corteva and MS Technologies have licensed the Enlist E3 soybean trait to BASF for development with the NRS trait in BASF germplasm. BASF has licensed its NRS trait to Corteva and…

APH continues to work alongside its partners to enhance modern agriculture production and ensure a sustainable future for food production Acadian Plant Health (APH) recently announced the first results of its California almond water use study, which offers promising news for tree nut growers and the almond industry in the drought-affected growing region. In 2021, the University of California study found that applications of Acadian Organic were beneficial for reducing plant stress under limited water conditions and that when used properly, seaweed-based biostimulants have the capability to help combat drought-induced changes in plants. Both findings represent a significant boost for…

Experts from different backgrounds explained the latest advances proving the commitment of producing countries to sustainable palm oil production The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has organised a webinar ‘Net-Zero Emissions: Achievements and Way Forward in the Palm Oil’s Production’ on January 26, 2022. The webinar presented facts and figures on palm oil industry is well on its way to achieving carbon neutrality. During the opening session, MEP Seán Kelly underlined the need for a partnership between the European Union and producing countries, and reaffirmed that palm oil can be produced sustainably. MP Kelly’s statement assuring progress on sustainability was confirmed…

Agritech startup Brio Hydroponics has introduced India’s first three-layer, retractable, patented rain protection technology net house in collaboration with PIC-Plast, Israel, in an attempt to address the climatic challenge of the Indian farming sector. Agritech major Brio Hydroponics aims to address the challenges of traditional farming. Its Patented Rain Protection Technology not only protects the farms from the rage of harsh weather but also helps in the conservation of water through rain harvesting systems while ensuring a consistent supply of water to the farms throughout the year. As the exclusive partner of PIC-Plast in India, Brio Hydroponics will offer solutions…

BASF has announced its ten-year outlook on agricultural innovations that support food security for future generations while minimising the impact of farming on the climate and the environment. The company focuses on improving agricultural outcomes in major crops, like wheat, canola, soybean, corn, cotton, rice, as well as fruits and vegetables. Within these major crops, BASF continues to innovate across its pipeline of seeds and traits, seed treatment, biological and chemical crop protection, as well as digital farming solutions and will launch major pipeline projects across all business areas over the next decade. The value of the innovation pipeline is…

The company plans increase the initiative to 100,000 acres of spring Maize Gram Unnati, India’s first integrated agri-tech solutions company, worked closely with multiple stakeholders to help farmers in Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand save 4,000 liters per acre by bringing climate-compatible agriculture to over 5,000 acres of farmland. In what may become a lesson in climate compatible agriculture to millions of Indian farmers, Gram Unnati worked closely with the local district administration, local maize processors, input companies, and lead farmers in a short span of 18 months prompting 2,000 farmers to switch to climate-compatible crops that are commercially viable as…

The event united a select group of representatives from academia, policy, finance and the private sector under the theme ‘Food Futures in a Changing Climate: Reimagining the role of agriculture as a pathway to Net Zero’ The second edition of the OpenAg Symposium, hosted by UPL Limited, a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, and the Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development (OICSD), Somerville College, University of Oxford, has outlined a series of policy positions, technological interventions, and financial models to transform food systems as positive contributors to global decarbonisation efforts. The event united a select group of representatives from academia, policy,…

The company will use its latest investment to execute its plans for global commercialisation of ’CUBE’ with cultivated crops and portfolio expansion. Korean AgriTech startup N.Thing, has raised $21 million in series B fundraising that is up from $5 million in the previous series that is secured $26 million in total. This has been run as an additional round of series B funding, led by InterVest and Kiwoom Investment where are the follow-on investment from existing investors as well, and new participation from Ascendo Ventures, SL Investment, IGIS Asset Management and KT&G. The seven-year-old Seoul-based company is one of the…

The Asia Pacific accounted for the fastest region, during the forecast period, in terms of volume and value According to the report titled ‘Seed Treatment Market by Type, Application Technique (Coating, Dressing, Pelleting), Function (Seed Protection and Seed Enhancement), Formulation, Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds, Fruits & Vegetables), and Region – Global Forecast to 2027’, published by MarketsandMarkets, the market is estimated at $6.1 billion in 2022; it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3 per cent to reach $9.2 billion by 2027. The Asia Pacific accounted for the fastest region, during the forecast period, in terms…

The latest order for dried mushroom slices is from one of the company’s long-term customers. Farmmi, Inc, an agriculture products supplier in China, has announced the that the company’s subsidiary Zhejiang Farmmi Biotechnology, has won another new repeat product order. The latest order for dried mushroom slices is from one of the company’s long-term customers, which will export Farmmi’s products to Southampton, England. Yefang Zhang, Farmmi’s Chairwoman and CEO, commented, “This is another important win for us. It continues the meaningful sales growth trajectory we have been building all year as we leverage our increased investments in sales and marketing to build…