Author: Hithaishi CB

Agreement marks first major industry validation of Micropep’s Krisalix™ AI platform; companies to jointly develop peptide-based biofungicides and disease control products Micropep Technologies, a global leader in micropeptide technology for sustainable crop protection, in partnership with Corteva, Inc., announced a multi-year research and development collaboration through its Corteva Catalyst platform to co-develop next-generation peptide-based biocontrol solutions. Corteva, a global agriculture technology company, will conduct joint research with Micropep scientists, potentially leading to product development in the future. As part of the agreement, Corteva, which invested in Micropep through its Corteva Catalyst platform in 2024, will hold, on a defined peptide library, exclusive rights…

The portfolio of projects will come online progressively over 2026-2028 and be combined with battery storage to maximize climate impact and cost savings for customers Peak Energy, one of the fastest-growing renewable energy developers in Asia, has completed the acquisition of a unique portfolio of ready-to-build (RTB) high-voltage solar sites in Japan. Located across different regions of Japan, including Tokyo and Tohoku, the projects have a combined capacity of 48 MW, sufficient to produce nearly 60 GWh of zero-carbon electricity per year, equivalent to the power consumption of around 15,000 households. In the process, the solar systems will help avoid…

PSAV convened agribusiness stakeholders, technical experts, and sustainability advocates from Vietnam and across Southeast Asia to enhance awareness of U.S. Soy sustainability programs U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and the Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture Development in Vietnam (PSAV) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen U.S.–Vietnam agricultural cooperation, facilitate trade and enhance awareness of U.S. Soy sustainability programs. USSEC on 18th June commemorated three decades of partnership between U.S. Soy and Vietnam at a milestone event in Ho Chi Minh City. The special event, titled “USSEC 30th Anniversary in Vietnam: Sustainable Solutions with U.S. Soy!”, recognizes the strength of this…

Using drones and advanced sensor networks, the partnership will deploy an intelligent ecosystem that will reduce water, pesticide, and fertilizer usage A significant leap forward in agricultural technology is underway as Farmsent, DroneDash, and SkyX join forces to implement a state-of-the-art smart agritech network throughout palm plantations in Malaysia, initially across 2,000 hectares before expanding further. This dynamic partnership will deploy an intelligent ecosystem including drones and advanced sensor networks, which is projected to reduce water, pesticide, and fertilizer usage by up to 50%, significantly cutting the associated costs. For decades, palm estates have relied on laborious manual processes for crucial tasks like monitoring and fertilization, often leading…

VTT’s international research project develops compostable device in cooperation with six research institutes Globally, the digitalisation of agriculture requires the increasing use of measurement electronics in farming. However, power supply and electronic waste pose problems. VTT, Europe’s leading research institution has now developed a biodegradable solar cell module power source in an international green electronics research project. The solar cell module developed by VTT is so small and light that it can be attached directly to, for example, the stem of a cultivated plant or a large leaf. The cell is approximately the size of a credit card, very flexible…

Ambition Complete Gen2 and Ambition Secure Gen2, developed jointly, are currently in the registration process Bayer and Kimitec have announced the launch of two new biological products as a result of their partnership: Ambition Complete Gen2 and Ambition Secure Gen2. Both are currently in the registration process and will join Bayer’s portfolio as crop yield enhancers, in line with its commitment to regenerative agriculture. Ambition Complete Gen2 is an innovative gel formulation that improves nutrient uptake, stress resilience, and metabolic activation in plants, delivering more efficient performance. Ambition Secure Gen2 addresses one of the most persistent challenges in plant nutrition: calcium absorption. Its bioformulation, developed…

Novel herbicide leverages Syngenta’s extensive expertise in ACCase-inhibitors and state-of-the-art computer modelling Syngenta, a global leader in agricultural innovation, announced that its latest weed control solution, metproxybicyclone, has been recognized under a new chemical subclass of herbicides by the Herbicide Resistance Action Committee (HRAC) and the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), reflecting metproxybicyclone’s distinction as the fourth generation of ACCase-inhibitors, an important class of herbicides.  “Herbicide resistance has been officially reported in 75 countries and affects farmers of more than 100 crops; of the 273 weed species afflicted, 40 percent are grass weeds,” said Camilla Corsi, Syngenta’s Global Head…

The index, to be released quarterly, will offer a more comprehensive view of agricultural output, supporting evidence-based policymaking The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) will soon introduce a National Agricultural Production Index to strengthen food security by addressing critical data gaps in the agriculture sector. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the index, to be pushed quarterly, will offer a more comprehensive view of agricultural output, supporting evidence-based policymaking in a sector central to both livelihoods and economic stability. The index is being developed in collaboration with several government agencies and will mirror existing statistical frameworks used…

The project marks a significant step toward reducing reliance on fossil fuels while ensuring a stable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy As the agricultural sector embraces clean energy to enhance sustainability and resilience, Sungrow has collaborated with renowned energy provider AGL Energy to power the Kerarbury almond farm in Griffith, New South Wales. By integrating state-of-the-art storage technology with solar energy, the project marks a significant step toward reducing reliance on fossil fuels while ensuring a stable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy supply for local farms. This project is equipped with Sungrow’s leading-edge solutions, featuring the SG4950HV-MV PCS and PowerTitan Liquid-cooled energy…

Bilateral ties to advance cooperation in clean energy and decarbonisation for a shared sustainable future Singapore and Indonesia further strengthened their bilateral cooperation at the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders’ Retreat, marking their partnership with a Milestone Ceremony for Project Development. During the 15th Singapore-Indonesia Six Bilateral Economic Working Groups Ministerial Meeting (6WG MM) was held in Singapore on 15 June 2025. The meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong and Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto. The 6WG is a key economic platform between Singapore and Indonesia to advance economic…