Author: Hithaishi CB

Industry Representatives and Experts Converge in Manila to Share and Exchange Perspectives on the Evolving Food, Feed, and Ag Trade Landscape The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) hosted the AG Supply Chain Asia Conference and the Asia Soy Excellence & Food Summit 2025 to offer timely perspectives and forward-looking strategies that continue to inform and inspire progress across Southeast Asia’s agricultural value chain. Southeast Asia’s food, feed, and ag trade community gathered in Manila for two pivotal events which drew a unique audience of industry leaders, traders, and technical experts, offering distinct platforms to exchange insights, explore market dynamics, and…

The site is built with the €50 million investment to processes local pulses into high-quality food and feed ingredients occupying a 4,000 square meters area BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients for food, feed and pharma and member of the Südzucker Group, has officially inaugurated its first pulse-processing plant after a construction period of just one and a half years. Südzucker Group invested around €50 million in its site in Obrigheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany for the opening. A local pulse called faba bean is processed into food and feed ingredients in this plant. The faba bean itself also plays a…

New partnership with RDO Equipment Australia brings AI-Powered ARA Sprayer to Australia’s vegetable growing regions Ecorobotix, a Swiss company specialising in AI-driven agricultural technology, is expanding into Australia through a strategic dealer partnership with RDO Equipment Australia. The ARA sprayer is an advanced AI-powered solution that optimises the application of plant protection products with an ultra-precise 6×6 cm (2.4×2.4 inch) spray footprint. This breakthrough in precision reduces inputs use by up to 95%, minimising crop phytotoxicity and preserving soil health. Additionally, ARA helps reduce reliance on manual weeding crews, offering significant economic benefits. Its AI-driven software already supports over 20…

The new capital will help Sylvan strengthen its position in the global mushroom spawn market and develop new high-impact bio-products, such as fungi-based materials, biopesticides, and nutritional supplements. Novo Holdings, a leading global life science investor, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, signed definitive agreements for a direct investment in Sylvan, a world-leading producer of fungal biotechnology solutions. KKR will remain the Company’s majority shareholder. Novo Holdings’ investment in Sylvan marks its largest planetary health investment in Asia and its first in the fungal biotechnology sector, both of which are strategic priorities due to their growth prospects and potential…

Fully integrated solution for broader coverage against stored grain insects Envu, a global environmental sciences company delivering forward-thinking innovations to protect and improve the health of our environment around the world, announced it has signed an agreement with Syngenta, a global leader in agricultural innovation, to acquire several Actellic® products for global use in the stored grain segment. The products complement Envu’s existing portfolio, providing growers with a fully integrated solution for broader coverage against stored grain insects. Actellic insecticides are used to protecting food stores, offering broad-spectrum control both in and around grain storage silos. The acquisition includes several products, which…

Reinforcing the cotton supply chain between two powerhouse cotton nations to drive long-term sustainability, trade, and mutual growth THE AUSTRALIAN Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cotton Association of India (CAI) which will lay the foundation for stronger bilateral cooperation between the nations. The MOU focuses on: sharing market intelligence and production trends; collaborating on global pricing and forecasts; improving market access and advocating for enhanced tariff-free quotas for Australian cotton; and promoting reciprocal support for both markets. This is a significant step forward in reinforcing the cotton supply chain between two powerhouse cotton…

Aims to promote sustainable agriculture practices, enhance crop yields, and improve soil health, harnessing the organic bio chain Agrifields DMCC, a leading fertilizer and phosphate manufacturing company headquartered in Dubai, today announced its plans to expand into newer markets by the end of FY’26. Agrifields DMCC plans to expand its footprint into Korea which is driven by the growing demand for agricultural products and the need for sustainable and efficient farming practices. The company aims to leverage its expertise and experience in the agricultural industry to tap into the new market and increase its global footprint. Speaking in detail about the…

R&D investment will be allocated to AI-driven product optimization, field trials, and market adaptation research, with initial commercialization efforts XtalPi signed a strategic R&D collaboration agreement with U.S.-based Kula Bio in Boston. This partnership initiates a joint research initiative worth multi-million USD, focused on developing the next generation of microbial organic fertilizers to provide breakthrough solutions for agriculture in arid and desert regions. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI), microbial technology, and automation, the collaboration aims to enhance agricultural productivity, improve soil health, and accelerate the global transition to green and efficient farming practices across China, the Middle East, and beyond. Kula Bio’s technology…

AI-powered automation and precision control accessible to farms of all sizes. Antobot, a robotics company specializing in AI-driven automation for agriculture and  global agritech provider of robotic solutions for the horticulture industry, announced the global expansion of its uRCU® (universal Robot Control Unit) – the world’s first embedded AI and controls unit specifically designed for Agri-Robots. While the agri-robotic space is gathering momentum there is huge fragmentation meaning that combining disparate technologies into a working and economically viable solution is problematic. Antobot’s uRCU® delivers a cost-effective, automotive-grade, compact and universally compatible all-in-one solution making AI-powered automation and precision control accessible to farms…

This new plant will produce 20,000 tons of ammonia per year to replace fossil-based fertilizers in agriculture Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd. , which is aiming for the social implementation and commercialization of distributed ammonia manufacturing plants, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with ATVOS AGROINDUSTRIAL PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A in Brazil, one of the leading biofuels companies in Brazil regarding a green aqueous ammonia factory in Mineiros (GO), where Atvos’s Morro Vermelho Unit (UMV) is located, responsible for ethanol production. The new plant will have an installed capacity of 20,000 tons of the product. It will be used to replace fossil-based fertilizers applied to agricultural…