Author: Hithaishi CB

With a new office in Adelaide and four major Australian projects already underway, Cisgenics introduced its next-generation irrigation technology to the Australian market Singapore based Cisgenics, a pioneer of world-class sustainable irrigation solutions, has entered the Australian market, introducing their next-generation irrigation solutions, which hold the potential to shape the future of water management in Australia.  The company is opening its first office in Adelaide and has undertaken a number of significant projects, including a world-class sporting venue and various projects for the City of West Torrens in South Australia. These projects address urban green space management and water optimisation to maintain lush, inviting landscapes…

The innovative digital-twin plant monitoring system can help facilitate precise and timely adjustment to plant environments, such as regulating the temperature of an indoor farming facility. Precision farming is an emerging field that uses analysis tools like sensors to collect data on crop plant conditions, such as temperature, humidity, moisture, and nutrient levels. The data collected from these sensors can help to optimise crop yield and allow farmers to promptly respond to changes in plant environments like heat and increased rainfall. Advancing plant sensor technologies is a multidisciplinary team of researchers from NUS that has created a first-of-its-kind all-organic plant…

Spearheads cannabis clone market by expanding genetic strains SeedsHereNow.com, the premier cannabis seed bank in the United States, has launched IWantClones.com, a groundbreaking premium cannabis clone nursery offering the largest selection of clones in the world. With more than 200 current strains and plans to expand to 300 selections, IWantClones.com is set to revolutionize the cannabis clone market. IWantClones.com is powered by SeedsHereNow.com, a trusted name in cannabis genetics since 2010 and the longest-running seed bank in the United States. By leveraging its extensive network of breeders and expertise, IWantClones.com delivers unparalleled quality and variety to cannabis enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.…

HortNZ urges the Government to commit to doubling the horticulture sector’s value by 2035 Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) is urging the Government to incorporate the horticulture sector into its second Emissions Reduction Plan. The current plan, outlining actions to reduce emissions between 2026 and 2030, makes no mention of horticulture, fruits, or vegetables.  “It is concerning that the Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP2) overlooks horticulture entirely. The sector is crucial for meeting emissions reduction targets and supporting land-use change to horticulture is one of the many solutions New Zealand should be leveraging. Horticulture is already a low-emissions land use that provides…

Prioritizes Robotics and Grows Production footprint; The project is estimated to be completed by the 2025 growing season Reinke Manufacturing, a global leader in irrigation systems and technology has invested $12 million in the modernization and automation of their manufacturing facilities to produce irrigation systems. Demonstrating its deep commitment to advanced technology, innovation, and excellence, the latest investment includes implementing advanced robotic technologies and expansion projects to increase production capacity and efficiency at its Deshler facility. Chris Roth, president of Reinke said “The introduction of advanced robotic technologies will allow our company to increase production capacity and provide consistent quality…

Emphasized on creating opportunity for new industry and to stimulates investment and innovation to drive sustainable biofuel as a catalyst for economic growth The bioeconomy is a key driver of sustainable development and the burgeoning production and use of biofuels in the Americas, especially due to the current role of biofuels as catalysts for agricultural and economic development in the region. The President and CEO of the U.S. Grains Council, Ryan LeGrand, and the Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Manuel Otero, both stressed this point during a discussion that took place within the framework of…

Hong Kong’s Rouge Agtech Accelerator, a pioneering force in agricultural technology, has launched a first-of-its-kind initiative that allows Agtech startups the unique opportunity to test and showcase their solutions in a real-world rice farmland. This groundbreaking platform not only provides startups with access to invaluable data on Asian crops and climate but also opens doors to global investors and business growth opportunities. As the Agtech industry continues to expand rapidly, many startups face the challenge of testing their innovations in real-world conditions, a critical step for refining and validating their products. The Rouge Agtech Accelerator addresses this need by offering a…

Loginno, a leading innovator in smart container technology, announced today the launch of a pioneering smart container pilot with Iris Lines, one of the Philippines’ leading domestic shipping companies. This initiative marks the first time a smart container service will be available for domestic container shipping in the Philippines. This pilot is a direct outcome of Loginno’s industry-wide “The Contopia Factor 3” (TCF3) initiative, which aims to revolutionize the global shipping industry by creating a smart container data infrastructure in two phases. Phase one deals with container and cargo visibility for both the shipping company and its customers, whereas phase two…

As Australia recovers from its most significant avian disease incident in 50 years, attention has turned towards preparing for the next possible avian influenza outbreak – a more virulent strain that has caused deaths in poultry and wild birds and mammals across the globe. The recent H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak in Victoria, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory has shown Australia’s national response arrangements are effective in containing and eradicating the disease in poultry. With no new outbreaks of H7 HPAI since July 2024, Australia has successfully eradicated outbreaks 9 times since 1976. HPAI can also…

CoirProducts of Salike is excited to introduce CoirNutri®, a first-of-its-kind peat-free coir compost. Crafted with de-composted coir and enriched with NPK, this game-changing compost is designed to revolutionise plant growth both indoors and out. Unlike other types of coir compost or potting mixes, CoirNutri functions as a compost, having gone through natural microbial activity and decomposition. With this latest addition, UK’s largest coir portfolio, CoirProducts.co.uk, a grower’s choice, continues to bring never-before-seen coir product varieties to growers and gardeners across the UK. The launch of CoirNutri also means that, for the first time, garden centres, plant centres, DYI shops, and others,…