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Acquisition delivers industry-leading portfolio, scientific and research capabilities, while promoting fish health, welfare and sustainability in aquaculture MSD Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA has acquired aqua business of Elanco Animal Health Incorporated. The acquisition bolsters MSD Animal Health’s position in the aqua industry with a comprehensive approach to promote fish health, welfare and sustainability in aquaculture, conservation, and fisheries. “With the completion of this acquisition, we are well positioned within the aquaculture industry with a robust and comprehensive portfolio across warm water, cold water, vaccines, anti-parasitic treatments, water supplements and nutrition,” said Rick…

The durum wheat offering and Value-Added Ingredients category spotlight the impact of agricultural innovation Corteva Agriscience has launched its new brand, Trusource™ wheat, a high fiber durum that can help meet dietary fiber with enhanced ingredient through use in high-volume foods such as pasta. Trusource wheat will be available to food companies to trial in product development and evaluation in late 2024, with North American commercialization plans for farmers to be announced in the coming years. Fiber is the most under-consumed macronutrient and there is a direct correlation between low fiber and chronic inflammation, leading to many human health issues.…

The platform now facilitates the international selling and buying of wool CRA International, Inc. , doing business as Charles River Associates (CRA), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, has launched newly enhanced and expanded trading platform for the Natural Fibre Exchange (NFX). To date, the NFX platform has been used for domestic sales of wool. The platform now facilitates the international selling and buying of wool. NFX is planning a direct global marketing campaign for later in the year to attract more international sellers and buyers. “We are proud to be working with the Natural Fibre Exchange,…

Using this powerful tool, stakeholders can easily compare ASC certified production volumes, farm sites and labelled products year-on-year and view trends Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is excited to launch its new Impact Dashboard, showcasing updated features such as comparison tools, interactive maps and charts. ASC Director of Impacts, Monitoring & Evaluation Jill Swasey said, “The redesigned dashboard uses the latest data visualisation techniques to make it easier for users to view and collect information on ASC’s impact. Visualising data and allowing users to filter to geographies and years of interest and export chart images can help businesses, producers, and retailers make…

Exports of Korean agri-food products increased to the U.S., the ASEAN region and the Europe. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) announced that the cumulative value of exports of Korean agri-food products at the end of May this year reached $3.96 billion (tentative figures), up by 7.6% from a year earlier. This marks a continued upward trend in year-on-year export growth over the past three months. By export items, instant noodles, biscuits and confectionery, beverages, processed rice-based products, kimchi and other major export items continued to lead the growth trend. Instant noodles were the most exported item,…

Binh Dien Fertilizer Joint Stock Co. in Vietnam discusses on the potential partnership to manufacture fertilizer in the Philippines A delegation led by Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. met executives of Binh Dien Fertilizer Joint Stock Co. in Vietnam to explore areas of cooperation, particularly the potential for the firm to supply — or if viable — to manufacture fertilizer in the Philippines. During the visit to Binh Dien’s facilities, the DA chief highlighted the need for the Vietnamese fertilizer giant’s presence in the Philippines to help increase local farm production. Established in 1975, Binh Dien has grown…

DataYoo, a leading agritech company, is transforming precision agriculture with its innovative FarmiSpace platform. By harnessing high-resolution satellite data, DataYoo empowers global farmers to optimize resources, boost yields, and promote sustainability through data-driven decision-making. FarmiSpace offers unparalleled precision with 3×3 meter resolution satellite data, surpassing competitors’ 10×10 to 250×250 meter resolutions. This precision allows farmers to monitor their fields daily, detecting subtle changes in crop health, water stress, and growth patterns. For just USD 42/year, smallholder farmers can monitor two hectares of land daily. This affordable pricing, coupled with flexible service options, democratizes access to advanced agricultural technology. The platform’s features…

Threat posed by a potential incursion of H5 High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) Australis is investing nearly $7 million as it continues to lead the response to the threat posed by a potential incursion of H5 High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI). This strain has caused significant deaths of poultry, wild birds and wild mammals overseas and is not the same strain causing the current H7 HPAI outbreaks in Australia. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt said Australia was now the last continent to remain free of the H5 strain. “The strength of our national biosecurity system and Australia’s…

Ingelheim site can cover 95% of its energy needs from renewable sources by investing EUR 205 million in sustainable infrastructure projects Boehringer Ingelheim inaugurated a biomass power plant at its Ingelheim site to optimize its energy supply. At the same time, the power plant helps protect the environment by reducing CO2 emissions by around 50,000 tons each year. The CO2 emissions of the site’s own energy generation are reduced by 70%. Company is investing EUR 205 million in sustainable infrastructure projects in Ingelheim and will be able to cover 95% of its energy requirements at the site from renewable sources in…

The MoU outlines several key areas of collaboration, including knowledge sharing, genetic resource access, and research focused on high yield, quality, pest resistance, and climate adaptability To boost Vietnam’s rice production and quality, Vietnam Seed Corporation (Vinaseed), the country’s leading seed corporation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). This collaboration aims to develop and commercialize high-yielding, high-quality rice varieties that are resistant to pests and adaptable to the changing climate. IRRI Director General Yvonne Pinto and Vinaseed CEO Nguyen Quang Truong signed the agreement during a workshop on developing a circular economy in…