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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…

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…