Author: Hithaishi CB

First sprayable pheromone disrupts mating of the Western Corn Rootworm, which poses an increasing threat to European agriculture as an impact of climate change. Syngenta and Lithos Crop Protect have signed a distribution agreement to supply a sprayable pheromone formulation for mating disruption to control a key pest in corn, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera (Western Corn Rootworm). This innovative solution features Lithos’ patented lithos micro dispenser® technology, which utilizes a natural carrier material with pherolit®-d (the pheromone of Diabrotica v.v. L.), a naturally derived female pheromone that causes mating disruption in corn crops for large-scale use. The companies have now entered…

Expands Consumer Product Offerings with LF+™ for Adult and Sports Nutrition TurtleTree, a pioneer in sustainable nutrition, has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Strive, a nutrition company focused on providing sustainable, protein enriched beverages that are better tasting, more nutritious and better for the planet. Strive currently offers FREEMILK, a true milk alternative with fermentation-derived protein and through the partnership with TurtleTree, plans to expand into additional products including a immunity support beverage aimed at adult nutrition as well as a ready-to-mix protein powder—both to include TurtleTree’s lactoferrin (LF+), the world’s first animal-free lactoferrin. The functional beverage landscape has a market…

Support Entire Growth Cycle of Startups in Agriculture by setting up a financial support of KRW 47 billion in 2024 Minister Song said that the ministry would expand and advance the government-sponsored fund management system designed to nurture young entrepreneurs and startups in the field of agriculture. Young Farmers Fund, the current sole government-sponsored fund of the kind, has reached a limit for providing a systematic support for young entrepreneurs and agricultural startups. To overcome this limit, the ministry will set up a new fund for providing financial support for each growth stage of an agricultural startup by October this year…

Facility features a 4-megawatt offshore wind turbine with hexagonal aquaculture area equipped with technology for remote monitoring China’s state-owned CHN Energy Investment Group (CHN Energy) on 28 June put into operation a marine facility that integrates wind power generation with fish farming. Located in a marine farm off Putian, a city in southeastern Fujian Province, this facility features a 4-megawatt offshore wind turbine capable of generating 96,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per day at full capacity, according to CHN Energy. It also features a hexagonal aquaculture area equipped with technology for remote monitoring and evaluation of fish health, the company said.…

Reinforces BCG Model by promoting the restoration of soil fertility and emphasizing soil management Thailand’s Land Development Department responds to the policy of strengthening the agricultural sector, reducing production costs, and drives forward with measures to build immunity and sustainability in line with the BCG Model. As part of the BCG Model, soil fertility is restored by emphasizing soil management and promoting the proper and appropriate use of fertilizers. In addition to reducing and replacing chemical fertilizers and agricultural chemicals with organic fertilizers and substances, farmers are also encouraged to make and use organic fertilizers from waste materials to improve…

The Trust is investing a total of $2.6 million in new projects this year, with GRDC co-contributing $333,324 to three projects. Australia’s Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is extending support for South Australian grain growers through new research co-investments in collaboration with the South Australian Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT). SAGIT is the unique state-based grains research body that administers funds gathered through a voluntary levy on South Australian grain receivals. The Trust is investing a total of $2.6 million in new projects this year, with GRDC co-contributing $333,324 to three projects. In collaboration with SAGIT, GRDC will help support…

Vietnam exported goods worth $615.3 million to Saudi Arabia until May 2024 Recent statistics unveiled by the General Department of Vietnam Customs show Vietnam exported goods worth $615.3 million to Saudi Arabia in the first five months of this year, representing an increase of 48.5% year on year. Meanwhile, Vietnamese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dang Xuan Dung stressed that several advantageous Vietnamese export products such as agricultural products, seafood, and canned drinks have secured a firm foothold in the Saudi Arabian market. Sunil Kumar, CEO of Spinneys, the supermarket chain active in the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar, Lebanon, Oman…

Microsoft purchased 40,000 carbon credits verified and issued in accordance with requirements of the Climate Action Reserve’s Soil Enrichment Protocol Indigo Ag announced that Microsoft has agreed to purchase 40,000 agricultural soil-based carbon credits from the company’s third carbon crop, issued in February, representing the largest number of credits ever delivered by Indigo Ag to an individual buyer. These credits are verified and issued in accordance with the requirements of the Soil Enrichment Protocol of the Climate Action Reserve, one of the world’s most trusted independent carbon registries. Microsoft selected Indigo Ag’s carbon program to introduce soil carbon removals in its climate action…

Singapore International Water Week and CleanEnviro Summit Singapore 2024 focused on global collaboration and innovation Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) took place from 18 – 22 June and CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESG), 19 – 21 June collated global leaders, experts and practitioners from governments, academia, industry and international organisations to share best practices, co-create innovative urban water and environment solutions, and generate new business opportunities. In support of global call for focused on urgent action to deal with climate impacts more decisively and collaboratively, by global stakeholders to exchange ideas, explore innovations and foster collaborations to tackle these challenges. …

Strategic alliance seeks to accelerate the progress of the sustainable seafood movement, with a focus on the farmed shrimp sector The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative announced that the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) has joined GSSI as an Affiliated Partner. This strategic alliance seeks to accelerate the progress of the sustainable seafood movement, with a focus on the farmed shrimp sector. Both GSSI and SSP are dedicated to promoting responsible practices, ensuring the long-term viability of marine resources, and safeguarding people and ecosystems “At SSP, we recognize a strong alignment with GSSI. Both organizations share a vision of collaboration between industry and all stakeholders to drive significant improvement. Working…