Author: Hithaishi CB

Vietnam export 47,230 tonnes of rubber to India for $75.79 million Natural rubber from the Vietnamese market is the primary product exported to India. Particularly, the SVR 10 accounted for the largest portion of the total exported rubber at 61.81%, followed by SVR 3L and RSS3 at 24.85% and 5.29%, respectively. Vietnam Trade promotion Center states that the country exported 47,230 tonnes of rubber to India for $75.79 million, up 42.8% in volume and 63.5% in value compared to the same period in 2023. Businesses shipped 9,470 tonnes of rubber to the South Asian country in May, earning US$15.83 million,…

Collaboration establishes Cutting-Edge Genomic technologies, boosting innovation in agri-genomics access across Australia and New Zealand Dovetail Genomics, a pioneering leader in the development of genomic solutions, today announced a new strategic partnership with Australian Genome Research Facility (AGRF). As Australia’s premier nonprofit genomic sequencing service provider, AGRF powers genomics through a national network of services and expertise. This collaboration is aimed at bolstering genomic research and innovation across Australia and New Zealand, launching AGRF as the premier provider of Dovetail’s cutting-edge products and services in the Australasian market. Australasia is a subregion of Oceania, comprising Australia, New Zealand, and some neighbouring islands in the Pacific Ocean. Under this partnership,…

New AI solution will support growers in their decision-making process with accurate, real-time yield predictions Source.ag, the leading provider of AI solutions for fruit and vegetable growers, presented Source Cultivate: an AI-based solution that enables accurate yield forecasting up to eight weeks before harvest. Following the launch of its first product, Source Track, and the recent release of Source Irrigation Control, Source Cultivation is a new addition in the suite that takes greenhouse efficiency to the next level. By simulating the outcome of cultivation strategies, Source Cultivate supports growers in their decision-making process with accurate, real-time yield predictions. It provides…

Ball Seed Company, North America’s leading horticultural distributor, working towards greenhouse businesses strives to save on labor and reduce costs. Ball Seed has now announced a distribution partnership with major technology provider TTA to launch the company’s new CuttingEdge automated sticking machine for planting rooted and unrooted cuttings to the North American market. Engineered for accuracy and increased productivity, CuttingEdge brings a new level of precision to greenhouse production. “Growers are feeling the pressure of labor costs, and we are working on understanding what is the right volume of unrooted cuttings that makes automation a solution,” says James Kennedy, Sales Director of…

AI-powered farming solution results in higher yields and healthier produce by eliminating weed competition without chemical herbicides or soil disruption Carbon Robotics, the leader in AI-powered farming, today announced a major milestone: its award-winning fleet of LaserWeeders™ has eliminated over 10 billion weeds across North America, Australia and Europe since its launch in 2022. By implementing the LaserWeeder, growers can achieve higher profits, substantial reductions in weed control costs and increased control and predictability. Growers can use the LaserWeeder on over 100 different crops, including lettuce, leafy greens, onions, carrots, broccoli and herbs. “It would take 100 people 10 years of…

Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA), with its vision of achieving Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., continues to implement programs and projects towards food sufficiency and a higher income for farmers and fisherfolk.  This year, DA celebrates its 126th founding anniversary with the theme, “Kagawaran ng Agrikultura, Sama-samang Naglilingkod para sa Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas’ which translates to “Department of Agriculture, Working Together for a Prosperous New Philippines” The celebration highlights the initiatives of the Department under the leadership of Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. focused on expanding agri-fisheries for increased production, modernizing agriculture…

Raffinerie Tirlemontoise, BENEO and Puratos collaborate with Belgian farmers to launch joint Climate Farming Project Raffinerie Tirlemontoise, a beet sugar producer, BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients, and Puratos, a global leader in bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients, have joined forces to launch a pioneering Climate Farming Project. The ambitious initiative supports Belgian farmers in implementing more sustainable farming practices and promotes regenerative agricultural principles that contribute to enhancing soil health and reducing environmental impact. Addressing climate change and ensuring resilient farming practices is crucial to meet the demands of future generations. The project partners recognise that this requires…

By connecting local innovators with international partners, the initiative opens doors to new opportunities and accelerates the development of cutting-edge solutions for sustainable agriculture AgriFutures growAG., the Australian agritech innovation platform, announced its launch in New Zealand. Agritech New Zealand founder and agritech venture capitalist, Peter Wren-Hilton, said the launch was an exciting opportunity for local industry. “New Zealand has world-class innovation happening here in agritech, and AgriFutures growAG is an ideal platform to showcase our achievements on the global stage. AgriFutures growAG team is creating opportunities all around the world – it’s exciting to be able to now offer this to companies, researchers and…

Aims to achieve 100% No Deforestation, No Peat, and No Exploitation (NDPE) through the Supplier Transformation initiative Golden Agri-Resources Ltd’s supports suppliers of palm oil products and their derivatives in Aceh Province to achieve 100 percent No Deforestation, No Peat, and No Exploitation (NDPE) through the Supplier Transformation initiative. In 2023, GAR’s suppliers in Aceh achieved a 99.5 percent “Delivering” status using the NDPE Implementation Reporting Framework (IRF). This is on track with the Company’s target to achieve 100 percent “Delivering” status for its global palm supply by the end of 2025. GAR is committed to supporting palm oil supply…

The $11.02 million multi-partner investment includes $6.1m from GRDC An international research project to improve crop yields is leading a significant increase in yields for growers of chickpeas, lentils, and faba beans across Australia within the next decade. The $11.02 million multi-partner investment includes $6.1m from GRDC for the Achieving improved genetic gain for yield in chickpea, faba bean and lentil using genetic diversity project, led by Murdoch University. This will see Australian pulse breeders gain access to advanced knowledge, tools and technologies, and novel sources of germplasm to broaden genetic diversity in pulse cultivars and ultimately drive yield gain. Project leader…