Author: Dipti Barve
China’s textiles and garment export declined by 14.7 per cent to $ 21.677 billion, in the first two months of 2023. The Chinese textile industry is struggling with the challenges such as lack of raw materials, design and development and brand. To mitigate these issues the Chinese government should encourage firms to integrate raw materials, brands, research and development and brands with the global fashion industry for equity mergers and asset acquisitions. China’s textile industry is facing serious challenges due to a crackdown from the US government and other countries. At the same time, there is growing market competition in…
Bioethics Council aims to focus on the development of new biotechnological and artificial intelligence-based solutions. Bayer AG has established a Bioethics Council consisting of internationally renowned experts, to provide broad independent perspective and guidance on current bioethical questions, particularly with regard to the development of new biotechnological and artificial intelligence-based solutions. Bayer is committed to using emerging technologies in an ethically responsible way as part of its business and R&D activities across all its divisions. The Bioethics Council will maintain regular dialogue with Bayer leadership on the implementation and long-term development of Bayer’s Bioethics Policy. To this end, the Bioethics…
It aims to establish of a network of institutions and actors to advance seed and varietal development, adaptation, and accelerate the deployment of product concepts. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Bayer agreed to support and co-invest in a four-year project “Scale Direct” that aims to accelerate the global efforts of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) on direct seeded rice (DSR) research and development for smallholder farmers in Asia and Africa. The Project got launched through a ceremonial event hosted at IRRI South Asia Regional Centre, Varanasi on 09 March 2023. Underpinned by IRRI’s DSR research flagship,…
The COE on Climate Smart Agriculture will start its activities from April 2023 which includes implementing climate-change mitigation and adaptation technologies. In efforts to enhance agricultural productivity, improve farmers’ profits, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the sector regionwide, the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) announced the designation of the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) of Japan as its new Center of Excellence on Climate-smart Agriculture (COE on CSA). This is a result of the long-term partnership between the two institutions in disseminating know-how in the focus area of the new COE. The COE on CSA will start…
Company wants to be a dependable partner for leek growers and offer a broad and innovative portfolio in order to support their future growth. Since last year, leek growers have had more varieties to choose from. Rijk Zwaan is aiming to play a serious role in this important crop, following an intensive period of development work. It has initially launched four strong new varieties that pave the way for a complete portfolio of hybrid leek varieties, that helps leek growers to address today’s challenges. Here, three key Rijk Zwaan employees discuss the importance of collaboration, their drive to support customers’…
“Shoots by Syngenta™” will also include a startup accelerator, providing a supportive ecosystem for early-stage companies developing new agricultural technologies. Syngenta Group announced the launch of “Shoots by Syngenta™,” a global platform designed to help tackle agriculture’s most complex challenges, increase innovation, and advance more sustainable agriculture. Starting with science-based innovation challenges, the platform will connect scientific discovery and creativity, bringing together academics, research institutes, startups, and cross-industry sectors to collaborate with Syngenta’s global network of 5,000+ scientists. “Shoots by Syngenta™” will also include a startup accelerator, providing a supportive ecosystem for early-stage companies developing new agricultural technologies. Cohorts of…
The growth for the whole year which was led by Brazil and China reflected strong market demand for crop protection products. Israel based agrochemical major ADAMA Ltd. has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve-month period ended December 31, 2022.In the full year 2022, sales of the Company reached a record high of RMB 37.38 billion (USD 5.57 billion) million, up by 20 per cent in RMB terms and 16 per cent in USD, driven by a 16 per cent increase in prices and a 4 per cent growth in volume. The growth for the whole year…
For shaping a water-resilient agriculture system with key contribution in rice. Bayer is launching its new water strategy at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York. The company is making water an integral part of its business decisions, investments and selection of suppliers. Bayer’s water strategy reflects its position as a key player in the fields of health and agriculture and aims to have an impact that goes beyond the company’s own business. “The world is facing a severe water crisis affecting ecosystems, food security and human health,” explains Bayer CEO Werner Baumann. “As a leader in health and…
Provide the growers with the tools and knowledge to maximize yield and minimize environmental impact. Tavant, Silicon Valley’s leading digital products and solutions company, announced a strategic partnership with Bayer, a global leader in agriculture solutions, to introduce innovative AgriTech solutions that will empower organizations to drive innovation and growers to optimize crop yields, reduce expenses, and minimize their environmental footprint. “By developing pioneering solutions for transforming the way food is produced, distributed, and consumed, Tavant is poised to drive the agriculture industry forward and provide growers with the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving market” “Innovation…
Activities performed in the new facility will include seed extraction, seed treatments and seed storage. Rijk Zwaan, a Dutch vegetable breeding and seed production company headquartered in De Lier in the province of South Holland builds a second facility for seed treatment and storage in the Netherlands. Construction work is now underway on a new Rijk Zwaan facility for the treatment and storage of vegetable seeds. This marks a further expansion of the vegetable breeding company’s existing facilities in De Lier, the Netherlands. The new building is expected to be fully operational by spring 2025. Activities performed in the new…