Author: Hithaishi CB

Low-carbon fuels offer as it supports the decarbonization goals of global shipping TotalEnergies Marine Fuels supplied its first B100 biofuel bunker in Singapore, marking a significant expansion in its low-carbon fuels offer as it supports the decarbonization goals of global shipping. Company has been a key player in the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and bio-methane bunker fuel in the ARA region and Marseille in Southern France, and more recently, Singapore. TotalEnergies Marine Fuels used an IMO Type II chemical bunker tanker, MAPLE, owned by Global Energy Group, to transfer 700 metric tons (mt) of the 100% Used Cooking…

Aims to increase farmers’ incomes, lower consumer prices, and potentially enable the country to export rice again The Department of Agriculture is undertaking a comprehensive review of its Masagana Rice Industry Development Program, aiming to significantly enhance rice production to meet self-sufficiency goals, increase farmers’ incomes, lower consumer prices, and potentially enable the country to export rice again. The DA’s multi-year plan underscores its commitment to transforming the Philippine rice industry, with a strategic focus on enhancing productivity, supporting farmers, and securing food security for the nation. The rice program also encompasses the production of the better rice seeds, optimization…

Worth $6 million in total, the new breeding program will accelerate the delivery of new varieties to growers by ‘speed breeding’ using technology The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) will invest $3 million in a new five-year soybean breeding program that will be led by the University of Adelaide and aims to deliver new elite soybean varieties to Australian growers. Since 2012, GRDC has invested over $5 million in soybean breeding that has developed new varieties and advanced breeding material. Worth $6 million in total, the new breeding program will accelerate the delivery of new varieties to growers by…

NUS Centre for Hydrogen Innovations to host Eight projects for potential funding, with the aim of realising a quantum leap in hydrogen innovation and commercialisation Giving Singapore’s National Hydrogen Strategy a big push, the National University of Singapore (NUS) today officially launched its Centre for Hydrogen Innovations (CHI) with the inauguration of an advance research facility as the Centre’s flagship innovation hub. Spanning over 600 square metres and furnished with state-of-the-art research equipment, the new facility aims to boost hydrogen research and commercial application in Singapore. The launch of CHI was officiated by Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for…

Vietnam has pledged to further boost rice exports to Timor-Leste and extend bigger cooperation with this nation in agriculture and telecommunications During a state visit last week to Vietnam by Timor-Leste’s President José Ramos-Horta, Vietnamese State President To Lam declared that Vietnam stands ready to continue providing rice for Timor-Leste, contributing to help this nation to ensure food security. “Both sides need to extend the existing MoU on rice exports or ink a new one,” said Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). Vietnam encourages Timor-Leste to increase importation of Vietnamese high-quality items such as garments and textiles, footwear, drinks, milk,…

Address climate change and support sustainable production Australian Farm Institute (AFI) has been awarded a $638,000 grant to support international collaboration on sustainable agriculture. The grant will support advocacy towards sustainable agriculture trade standards and guidelines development that recognise Australian conditions and are consistent with the Australian Government’s commitment to address climate change and support sustainable production. Focusing on evidence-based sustainable agricultural practices, systems and standards will enhance sustainable productivity, support food security and minimise environmental impacts. AFI will partner with other members of the Global Forum on Farm Policy and Innovation (GFFPI) engaging in collaborative research and outreach efforts…

The Bio-Fungicide will combat Foliar Diseases in Australian Crops and Turf ADAMA, a global leader in crop protection solutions, has announced a partnership with Elemental Enzymes, a US-based life sciences company, to introduce an innovative biological fungicide to the Australian market. The new bio-fungicide, set to launch in 2026 for winter crops and spring turf, addresses the growing challenge of foliar diseases in cereals, canola and turf applications. Utilizing Elemental Enzymes’ patented peptide technology, the product will offer a novel mode of action to protect against fungal diseases like septoria tritici and septoria nodorum in wheat. By stimulating plants’ natural defenses, the bio-fungicide…

Aims to optimizing agricultural governance in the Agrosolution program, with focus on maintaining food security by using environmentally friendly products Indonesia’s PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur (Pupuk Kaltim) through the Agrosolution Program has succeeded in increasing rice productivity in Jember Regency, East Java to reach 8 tons per hectare. PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur is one of the strategic industrial companies in Indonesia with five Ammonia plant units and five Urea plant units in one location in Bontang, East Kalimantan and is the subsidiary of PT Pupuk Indonesia Holding Company. The first harvest of the Agrosolution Program implemented in Jember was attended…

MoU signed between DA-BSWM and JIRCAS to execute two projects centered on the development and promotion of agricultural technologies The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM), formally solidified its partnership with the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 9. Under the MoU, the DA-BSWM and JIRCAS will be working on two projects that are centered on the development and promotion of agricultural technologies to enhance agricultural production while also improving natural resource management in the tropics. The first project…

The 14th edition of GPCA to unravel with the theme “Agri-Innovation: Powering a Food-Secure & Climate-Smart Planet”, for the first time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The role of agri-innovation to enable food security and help to meet climate targets will come under the spotlight at the 14th annual edition of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Agri-Nutrients Conference taking place for the first time at the JW Marriott Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 10-12 September 2024. As of 2023, roughly 10%, or 783 million, of the world’s population have not had access to enough food. With the world’s…