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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…

Three days of culinary exploration and innovation with a vast showcase of over 320 exhibitors and brands, and catch the highly anticipated Singapore National Coffee Championship Highly anticipated F&B trade events Speciality Food & Drinks Asia (SFDA) and Speciality Coffee & Tea Asia (SCTA) open today at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre (Halls D, E and F) in Singapore. Organised by IEG Asia, the trade events are part of SIGEP Asia, the first Asian edition of the renowned SIGEP Italian international artisan gelato, pastry, bakery, and coffee trade show, held alongside Restaurant Asia and co-located with takeaway and delivery trade show Food2Go.…

New Zealand supports Nutrition Reform Project in Japan and starting a movement to reform nutrition Zespri has launched a global campaign focused on encouraging people to eat better to help tackle health challenges and improve lives around the world.The campaign has been launched in Japan with the support of the Japan Dietetic Association, Tokyo Seika – Japan’s largest fruit and vegetable wholesaler, and alongside New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The campaign is focused on improving global health outcomes by encouraging people to swap out one unhealthy food for a serving of fresh fruit or vegetables every day. It has been…

Strengthen relationships expand trade opportunities opening the market door for Thai agricultural products in the New Zealand market Thailand’s Secretary-General of the Office of Agricultural Economics (Agricultural Economics Office), Chanthanon Wannakhajorn, spokesperson of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, revealed that from the changing situation and global context in terms of economy, society, and environment, Extreme climate change is predicted to affects the production sector and the competitiveness of each country. The challenge is to keep up with the rapid growth of technology and innovation. Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives said that Thailand is pushing for change…