Author: Hithaishi CB

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Coromnadel introduces 5 new products in its crop protection range: 3 Insecticides, 1 Herbicide & 1 Fungicides into their portfolio Coromandel International Limited, India’s leading Agri solutions provider with a business of Fertilisers, Crop Protection, Biopesticides, Specialty Nutrients, Organic Fertiliser and Retail has now launched 5 new products to fortify their portfolio. Coromnadel introduces 5 new products in its crop protection range: 3 Insecticides, 1 Herbicide & 1 Fungicides into their portfolio. Farmers in India now have a new option to protect their crops with the newly launched products by Coromandel International Limited. Introducing the product, OFFICER which is a new generation selective…

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The new drones and GRYFN ‘Gobi’ sensor package will allow phenotyping of crop traits at high speed and with greater precision than currently possible.  Australian Plant Phenomics Facility’s (APPF) national phenotyping capability strengthens with the recent delivery of one of the most sophisticated UAV phenotyping sensor packages ever deployed in Australia. The initiative will strengthen the capabilities of APPF’s network. The new drones and GRYFN ‘Gobi’ sensor package will allow phenotyping of crop traits at high speed and with greater precision than currently possible. This sophisticated multimodal package combines RGB, hyperspectral and LiDAR sensors with a world leading global positioning…

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HAN Asia is the Horti Agri Next hub edition tailored specifically for the Asian market, showcasing the latest in horticultural food production, landscaping, controlled environment practices, environmental conservation, and agriculture. Horti Asia, the international trade show for horticultural and floricultural production and processing technology in Asia, has successfully concluded its 8th edition. Held in conjunction with AGRITECHNICA ASIA from May 22-24, 2024, at BITEC, Bangkok, the event welcomed 12,129 trade visitors from 73 countries, including Thailand, India, Malaysia, Philippines, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, etc.Spanning 14,000 square meters, the show featured cutting-edge agri-technology and horticultural solutions from 336 top global…

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Ohalo™ announces the discovery of Boosted Breeding™ which doubles the yield potential of most agricultural crops Ohalo™ announced the discovery of Boosted Breeding™, an entirely new plant breeding technology that will revolutionize agriculture and sustainably improve crop productivity. Much like hybrid plant breeding systems discovered in the early twentieth century, Boosted Breeding introduces an unprecedented leap forward, with the potential to unlock unimaginable yield, change inefficient agronomic practices, and vastly increase the adaptability and resiliency of nearly any agricultural crop. “The demands on agriculture have never been greater, with estimates that global food production must increase by at least 50% over…

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The collaboration aims to expand satellite-enabled services to support energy, utilities, and transportindustries in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Central and South Asia Viasat, Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, announced that it is working with Azercosmos to bring its highly reliable L-band satellite services to Azerbaijan and beyond. Under the proposed arrangement, Azercosmos and Viasat will provide connectivity for a range of industrial applications to help organizations operate more efficiently, sustainably, or safely – even in the most remote locations. This includes powering applications like tracking and telemetry for advanced transport systems, pipeline monitoring and control for energy companies, real-time control for utilities, and environmental or…

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Microbial consortia were also effective in mitigating plant abiotic stresses, such as exposure to heavy metals, water deficit and soil salinization Researchers at Federal University of Lavras (UFLA)  report that the use of microbial consortia offers significant benefits for plant growth, surpassing traditional inoculation methods with single species. Recent studies have revealed that the combination of microorganisms like Bradyrhizobium and Pseudomonas oryzihabitans increased soybean yield by 11% in comparison with individually treated plants. The approach also promoted more robust root growth and better nutrient accumulation. Based on a comprehensive literature review, researchers report researcher at the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA) Peterson Nunes explains, consortia involving…

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Can evolving cutting-edge Cannabis cultivation fight Food Insecurity? Cypress Brake Cannabis Company and Delta One Brands have launched its premium cannabis brand and cultivation facility in Mississippi Delta. The company is on a mission to bring artisanal, award-winning cannabis products to the burgeoning medical cannabis. Cypress Brake is licensed for medical cannabis cultivation by the Mississippi State Department of Health. Matt Beaman, Chief Marketing Officer of Cypress Brake said, “We’re committed to shaping the future of regenerative agriculture across food and all-natural medicine. Our partnership with Angela TenBroech of Delta Grows will help in building a first-of-its-kind cannabis company that not only…

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Ministerial declaration including, adaptation “World Lakes Day”, “establishment of Center of Excellence on Water and Climate Resilience”, and the “inclusion of integrated management of water resources on small islands” were some major highlights of the forum Indonesian Minister of Public Works and Housing and Vice Chairman of the 10th World Water Forum, Basuki Hadimuljono, and World Water Council President, Loïc Fauchon, officially closed the 10th World Water Forum at the Bali International Convention Center (BICC) Nusa Dua, Bali on Friday (5/24/2024).  Both were present when they handed the World Water Council flag to Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Water, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulaziz…

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Elaborated How Supply Chains of Pet Foods, Treats and Ingredients Safeguarded between USA and Trade Partners at CAFIC 2024 The 5th China International Companion Animal Food Ingredients Conference (“CAFIC 2024″), was held in Yangzhou, China between Apr. 21-25, 2024. Hosted by LAMB Consultancy and HDSF Tech, CAFIC 2024 with theme on ” How technology and management improve safety, quality and innovation of pet foods”, has been China’s largest event connecting the booming pet food industry and many upstream industries producing ingredients, supplements, equipment and services. China’s pet food industry become one of the fastest growing segments in consumer goods industries. The total…

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Geespace Expands Global Reach with LEO Satellite Constellation SpaceX’s Starlink recently officially announced their high-speed internet constellation is now connecting more than 3 million people with high-speed internet across nearly 100 countries, territories, and many other markets. Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations offer real-time network services to people in extreme environments and areas with underdeveloped infrastructure. As LEO satellite deployments surge globally, commercial aerospace enterprises are becoming key players. In Southeast Asia, Geespace signed an agreement with Malaysian telecom operator Altel to accelerate smart port and smart agriculture solutions. In the Middle East, Geespace partnered with Omani satellite communication company Azyan…

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