Author: Hithaishi CB

Maxygen, a US biotech specializing in the directed evolution of proteins, is collaborating with Syngenta Seeds to optimize its molecular enabling technologies Syngenta Group, announced important collaborations following the launch of its innovation accelerator platform Shoots by Syngenta in 2023. These collaborations, which connect expertise across industries and sectors, are aimed at making possible novel solutions to agricultural challenges more quickly and efficiently. Two collaborations – with IBM Research and with US biotech Maxygen – brought their respective pioneering approaches in data-based predictions modelling, and in the directed evolution of proteins more commonly leveraged in the pharmaceutical industry, together with…

ZTE unveils 10 new 5G-Advanced technologies products which can elevate the performances at express logistics, emergency rescue, environmental monitoring, agriculture, forestry and plant protection Corporation a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, hosted “5G-Advanced Innovation and New Product Release Conference” at MWC Barcelona 2024, which systematically demonstrated ZTE’s panoramic planning and futuristic innovations for the 5G-A era, and released 10 new stunning 5G-A products, fully preparing for 5G-A commercial use. China’s three major telecom operators and industry partners also participated the conference. Zhang Wanchun, Senior Vice President at ZTE, pointed out in his opening keynote speech that, the unveiling of 5G-Advanced…

DataHarvest – a new partnership between the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and Curtin University – is set to build expertise to advance the management of grains research, development and extension (RD&E) data for Australian grain growers. DataHarvest will achieve its goal by upskilling more than 80 GRDC research partners Australia-wide to ensure they can expertly collect, manage and appropriately share grains RD&E data in a standardised way. This will make the treasure trove of RD&E data become much more useful, leading to faster knowledge sharing and innovation for the grains industry. “DataHarvest will support our research partners to…

The 12-week accelerator program helps companies seeking support and guidance in go-to-market commercialisation and investment Australia’s GRDC is inviting innovative agtech solution who are at the forefront of agricultural technology to redefine grain growing in Australia. Innovators that meet the following eligibility and criteria are encouraged to apply. The program also includes an industry Demo Day event where innovators demonstrate their solutions to potential investors and growers. Expressions of interest are now open for the GRDC GroundUp Program and startup founders with innovative, real-world solutions to improve grain farming productivity and practices are encouraged to apply. The GroundUp Program, a…

Leading ocean carriers, founding members of the world’s largest shipping network, extend operational cooperation for at least 5 additional years from 2027 OCEAN Alliance, a stable, reliable and trusted partnership covering the 7 major East/West trades, mainly connecting Asia to Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and the East and West coasts of North America. Since 2017, OCEAN Alliance enables the four partners to deliver best-in-class services to their respective customers with fast transit times, competitive sailing frequencies, and the most extensive port coverage. Chief Executive Officers of the CMA CGM Group, COSCO SHIPPING, Evergreen and OOCL signed today…

To give growers and stakeholders real-time visibility into bees & pollination BeeHero, the pioneer of data-driven precision pollination, announced the launch of its groundbreaking Pollination Research Stations (PRS). With three Pollination Research Stations situated in California’s Central Valley, BeeHero’s innovative data platform now provides unprecedented ability to track and monitor bloom progress and bee activity in the world’s most important almond-producing region. Approximately 75% of crops grown for human consumption rely on pollination, underscoring the process’s critical role in global food security. Understanding pollination progress is essential for effective pollination, as it allows growers to optimize their timing and allocate…

Enversa™ herbicide to deliver flexible and lasting weed control in soybean and cotton fields Corteva continues its drive to deliver farmer-focused solutions with the launch of Enversa™ herbicide (Active Ingredient: acetochlor). The new versatile solution received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration in December 2023. Pending state registrations, Enversa herbicide is expected to be available for use on soybeans, cotton, corn, sorghum, peanuts and sugar beets in the 2025 growing season. ″Enversa is a residual herbicide that will handle some of the toughest, hard-to-control broadleaf and grass weeds that farmers face today,″ says Shawna Hubbard, Strategic Marketing Manager, Corteva Agriscience.…

MethaneSAT will be the first satellite well suited to quantifying diffuse agricultural emissions, due to its high precision and spatial resolution. MethaneSAT, is a global initiative led by the US Environmental Defense Fund to track and reduce methane emissions around the world. The US project is focused on methane leaks from oil and gas production, while the New Zealand-led agricultural programme is studying global emissions from agriculture, such as ruminant farming and rice production. Science leader for the agricultural programme, NIWA’s Dr Sara Mikaloff-Fletcher, says the state-of-the-art satellite is unique, because it can measure over a large area and map methane…

Advanced space technology to increase farm productivity, improve resource utilization, and enhance project monitoring Philippine Department of Agriculture has entered into a partnership with the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) to use advanced space technology to increase farm productivity, improve resource utilization, and enhance project monitoring. The DA, through the Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering, and PhilSA signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to modernize data collection, analysis and dissemination, fostering informed decision-making and sustainable growth in the agriculture and fisheries sector.  DA-BAFE Director Engr. Ariodear C. Rico and PhilSA Director General Joel Joseph S. Marciano signed the MOA for…

Agreement reinforces both companies’ commitment to developing and bringing innovative biological solutions to farmers Syngenta Crop Protection, a leader in agricultural innovation, and Lavie Bio Ltd., a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd., and a leading ag-biologicals company, has announced an agreement for the discovery and development of new biological insecticidal solutions. The collaboration will leverage Lavie Bio’s unique technology platform to rapidly identify and optimize bio-insecticide candidates, as well as Syngenta’s extensive global research, development and commercialization capabilities. Insects pose a major challenge to the health of crops worldwide, directly injuring plants as they feed on the plant’s stems, fruit and…