Author: Hithaishi CB

The Sinclair T55, a finished product compostable label, was launched at Fruit Attraction and IFPA GPFS.Zespri is leading the way as the first adopter, transitioning its label program over the next year to this innovative solution. Fresh produce industry can reduce plastic packaging Sinclair is committed to sustainable packaging solutions, focusing on certified end-of-life performance for compostable products, no matter what the material (paper or compostable film). End-of-life performance refers to the label’s ability to decompose into compost within a specified timeframe, whether it is composted at home or in an industrial setting. By adhering to global composting standards and…

Themed “Future Farming Unfolds,” the XAAC 2024 reflected XAG’s 11-year journey of innovation in agriculture China based global smart agriculture technology company, XAG held its Annual Conference (XAAC 2024) under the theme “Future Farming Unfolds”, marking a major milestone in XAG’s journey to build a fully integrated agriculture ecosystem. Centered around four critical agricultural stages—land preparation, sowing, crop management, and harvesting—the conference showcased XAG’s 2025 product lineup, including P150/P60 Agricultural Drone, APC2 AutoPilot Console, and Smart Fertigation System. Peng Bin, CEO of XAG, emphasized the urgent need for a system-based approach to tackle modern agricultural challenges such as rural aging, climate change,…

Tapping on technology and research to plant 100,000 corals in Singapore’s waters over the next 10 years and beyond Singapore’s The National Parks Board (NParks) has launched the 100K Corals Initiative, which aims to plant 100,000 corals in Singapore’s waters over the next 10 years and beyond. Corals will be cultivated at a new coral culture facility at NParks’ Marine Park Outreach and Education Centre on St John’s Island, before being transplanted into our marine environment to restore degraded reefs or establish new coral communities. This will be the most extensive coral restoration effort in Singapore to date. Given Singapore’s…

Strategic partnership for long-term and high-quality cooperation to deploy state-of-the-art next generation of drone technology Agri Spray Drones, a leading provider of drone-based spraying solutions for American farmers and custom applicators, announced a new partnership with China’s EAVision, a drone manufacturer focused on empowering agricultural communities.  EAVision located in China and Silicon Valley. provides advanced tools for the agricultural industry with core technologies in LIDAR vision, AI, and autonomous control for complex outdoor environments with prime focus on precision agricultural technologies. “Our mission at Agri Spray Drones has always been to bring new opportunities to rural America,” said Taylor Moreland, Founder and…

Milestone reached in efforts to discover novel, broad-spectrum weed control molecules Syngenta Crop Protection has reached a new milestone in its collaboration with AI-informed crop health company Enko® to discover novel weed control molecules, advancing efforts to bring much-needed innovation in herbicide technology to farmers. The collaboration targets a new Mode of Action (MoA), which is the way the herbicide controls susceptible plants. The discovery of new leads targeting this MoA was made using Enko’s ENKOMPASS™ platform, which reduces time and cost compared to conventional agricultural R&D approaches. Today, resistant, aggressive weeds, such as Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, and many types of…

Accelerates growth of start-ups by providing access to cutting-edge technology, venture capital partners, financial backing, and expert business advisory Ninjacart, India’s leading agri-tech startup transforming the agricultural ecosystem through technology and data, announced the launch of its Ninjacart Startup Program. This agri-tech-focused startup program aims to accelerate the growth of early-stage FoodTech and AgTech startups by providing access to cutting-edge technology, venture capital partners, financial backing, and expert business advisory. With nearly a decade of experience in transforming agricultural ecosystems through technology and data, Ninjacart has partnered with agri-tech innovators globally to optimize supply chains and solve complex distribution challenges.…

Opening new possibilities for farmers in Europe to combat key cereal diseases while enhancing crop quality ADAMA Ltd., a leading global crop protection company, will very soon introduce a novel fungicidal Active Ingredient, Gilboa™, targeting key cereal and oilseed rape diseases including Septoria, Ramularia, and Sclerotinia. The company has submitted this innovative molecule to the Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC), where it is expected to be assigned to a new mode of action group for cereals. This innovation will offer European farmers a valuable resistance management tool, enabling the use of Gilboa™-based fungicides in conjunction with, or instead of, existing fungicides.  In…

The partnership will bring premium EU-grown cannabis to Australian patients, while positioning Lyphe Australia to access a diverse range of cannabis genetics Portuguese-based medical cannabis cultivator, Gro-Vida, has partnered with Lyphe Australia for an exclusive supply agreement to bring EU-grown medical cannabis into the Australian market. The two businesses working in collaboration represent a major step forward in Lyphe Australia’s goal in providing high quality products as well as maintaining a dependable supply chain for patients. For Gro-Vida, this partnership opens new avenues to expand its reach in the Australian market, leveraging Lyphe’s established distribution network, to meet growing demand…

Researchers from the Plant Breeding Institute at the University of Sydney led by Prof. Richard Trethowan have identified chickpea heat tolerance traits. The research team analyzed chickpea from three sources, including material from the Australian Grains Genebank, Australian cultivars, and lines from India with heat tolerance. Chickpeas were exposed to heat stress, staggered sowing dates (with the late-sown replicates experiencing higher flowering temperatures), and in-field heat chambers to deliver heat stress for five days during the sensitive flowering period. The researchers analyzed the response to heat of anther and pollen development. The associated genetics with interesting traits were mapped using…

Strategic expansion adds beachhead for cherry cultivation in Chile, one of the world’s largest cherry-growing regions Agrovision, the leading vertically integrated global superfruit platform, has entered into premium cherry production with the launch of Agrovision Chile. This launch, powered by the acquisition of Chilean grower and exporter ZurGroup, broadens Agrovision’s superfruit product offerings and commitment to deliver on its mission to excite consumers and inspire nutritious snacking, using technology. Leveraging Chile’s optimal growing conditions, Agrovision will introduce proprietary premium cherry varieties developed for superior flavor, freshness, and crunch across the planned 500 new hectares of cherry orchards. “We’re deepening Agrovision’s roots…