Author: Hithaishi CB

Joint research and innovation on oilseed crops Africa’s rich diversity of oilseed crops, such as sesame, peanuts, and soybeans, is essential for food security, rural livelihoods, and expanding export markets across the continent. To better harness this potential and address the priorities of the FOCAC Beijing Action Plan (2025-2027), African and Chinese scientists are intensifying joint research and innovation on oilseed crops. Policymakers, researchers, and private sector representatives from Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Mali, Madagascar, Nigeria, Tanzania, and other countries met with their Chinese counterparts in Wuhan at the Belt and Road Forum on Oil Crops Science, Technology Innovation, and Industrial…

Next-generation Autonomous Farming System: AI robotics technology designed to automate key agricultural processes such as seeding, monitoring, harvesting, and crop optimization Malaysia’s Agroz Inc., an innovative, fully vertically integrated agricultural technology company specializing in AI-powered Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) vertical farms, has launched Agroz Robotics in collaboration with UBTECH Robotics (UBTECH), a global leader in humanoid robotics. The collaboration represents a strategic step forward for Agroz. Agroz Robotics is a program which combines engineering innovation with real-time agricultural intelligence to create a fully integrated, automated CEA ecosystem in Agroz OS, the Company’s proprietary farm operating system. As part of Agroz…

Innovative new genomic techniques (NGTs) to enhance agricultural sustainability and competitiveness The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on new EU rules for plants obtained by using new genomic techniques (NGTs). The agreed measures will enable more innovative plant breeding in the EU, helping farmers to grow plants that are more resilient to climate change and making them more sustainable as producers will require less resources, fertilisers and pesticides to fight pests. This will allow breeders and farmers to be more competitive by levelling the international playing field with other producers.…

Explores new export opportunities, attract investments, and strengthen bilateral trade Fiji’s agricultural sector took center stage in the recent Fiji–New Zealand Business Mission 2025 event. This strategic mission aimed to unlock new export opportunities, attract investments, and strengthen bilateral trade, with a particular focus on agriculture. The delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Communications, Hon. Manoa Kamikamica, will include representatives from the agricultural sector, alongside manufacturing and services. Key events, including the Fiji Business Forum 2025, was held in Wellington and Auckland to promote trade and investment opportunities that…

Hedgepoint Global Markets points out how climate uncertainties and strategic adjustments in the main players (China, USA, Brazil and Argentina) will impact prices and trade flows next year. The global soybean and vegetable oil market is a critical sector in the agricultural and food industries, playing a pivotal role in global trade, nutrition, and economic development. Soybean oil, a key product in this market, is widely used in cooking, food processing, and as a biofuel, while other vegetable oils like palm, sunflower, and canola oil also contribute significantly to the market’s diversity and demand. The market is influenced by various…

Pegasus Capital Advisors and SDG Digital Transformation Lab partners to release Digital Social Vulnerability Index with initial focus on extreme heat and drought in India, Indonesia, Kenya, and Ethiopia AI-driven predictive analytics and innovative solutions are taking center stage in the fight against climate vulnerability. In a significant development, Pegasus Capital Advisors has partnered with the SDG Digital Transformation Lab to release the Digital Social Vulnerability Index, a tool designed to address critical challenges posed by climate change. Meanwhile, new collaborations with the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) at UC Berkeley are driving advancements in AI-based predictive analytics to foster innovations in agriculture,…

On the occasion of 75th diplomatic relations anniversary both countries discussed import and export of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products between the two countries Vietnam Minister Tran Duc Thang, along with several leaders of units under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), held a working session with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), represented by Deputy Commissioner General Zhao Zenglian. At the outset of the meeting, Mr. Zhao Zenglian emphasized the long-standing, friendly, and good cooperative relationship between Viet Nam and China. “This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, with…

Establishes the world’s first efficient genetic transformation system for the maize induction line Hi3 Origin Agritech Ltd. , a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, announced that its pioneering corn haploid induction line Hi3 gene editing technology has been selected as one of the Top 10 Major Progresses in Chinese Agricultural Science for 2025 by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. This prestigious recognition underscores Origin’s leadership in agricultural biotechnology and highlights the transformative potential of its research to drive commercial advances in crop yields and sustainability. The selection process, organized by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences’ Agricultural Information Institute, aims…

The optimized full spectrum supports vigorous growth and healthy plant structure throughout both the vegetative and generative phases Cree LED, a Penguin Solutions brand, and SANlight GmbH, Schruns, Austria, announced a partnership under which SANlight will use Cree LED’s J Series® products in its new STIXX-Series luminaires. Developed for applications with limited space, the STIXX fixtures feature a slim, space-saving design with module efficiency of up to 3.1 μmol/J. Backed by LM-80 testing with TM-21 lifetimes exceeding 53,000 hours, the luminaires deliver exceptional reliability and long service life. Advanced secondary optics not only direct light with maximum efficiency to the canopy, but also…

Major progress in positioning Taiwan’s rural landscapes as climate solutions: Sorghum rotation supports biodiversity, strengthens soil carbon sequestration, and contributes to long-term landscape resilience As global attention intensifies ahead of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), Taiwan’s Syuejia District’s sorghum contract-farming program has announced major progress in positioning Taiwan’s rural landscapes as climate solutions. The Syuejia Plain in Tainan, once part of the historic Tao-Feng Inland Sea and now a coastal agricultural region, is a key area for climate adaptation and sustainable rural development in Asia. Traditionally reliant on garlic and shallot farming, the region faces soil challenges…