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The strategic alignment of these brands will facilitate the rapid growth of AGCO’s technology transformation AGCO Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, today announced the launch of PTx, a new brand representing its precision ag portfolio. PTx combines precision ag technologies from the cornerstones of AGCO’s tech stack: Precision Planting and its newest joint venture (JV), PTx Trimble. The strategic alignment of these brands will facilitate the rapid growth of AGCO’s technology transformation and will support the future development and distribution of next-generation ag technologies for farmers and original…

Sequence™, a foundational feed ingredient produced at scale using proprietary mechanical separation technology Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today unveiled a new brand for its specialty feed ingredient, reflecting its quality performance, versatile formulation opportunities, proven nutritional benefits, digestibility and low carbon footprint. Sequence™, a foundational feed ingredient produced at scale using proprietary mechanical separation technology, delivers a combination of corn and yeast protein, concentrated at a minimum of 60%. Green Plains has also achieved FSSC 22000 certification at multiple facilities, illustrating its strict adherence to food safety management specifications recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative. “The Sequence brand identity…

Science and innovations from CGIAR research centers and ADB’s $14B 2022-2025 investment will tackle Asia’s food crisis and enhance longer-term food sector capacity and resilience Asian Development Bank (ADB) and CGIAR have signed a five-year agreement to accelerate and scale agricultural innovations and solutions for the sustainable and inclusive development of agrifood systems in Asia. ADB hosted the Asia and Pacific Food Security Forum 2024, at which the agreement was signed. CGIAR, the world’s largest publicly-funded agricultural innovation network, will support ADB in identifying and developing future investment opportunities and preparing and implementing investment projects and knowledge programs. CGIAR research centers will…

Krill meal is increasingly popular in aquafeeds, as a source of phospholipids, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and astaxanthin. A new study has concluded that krill meal inclusion resulted in positive effects on Nile tilapia’s reproductive performance and higher survival of larvae. The study was conducted by LABOMAR (the Marine Sciences Institute in NE Brazil), Spring Genetics Tilapia in Miami, and Aker BioMarine – one of the world’s largest producers of krill meal. Krill meal is increasingly popular in aquafeeds, as a source of phospholipids, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and astaxanthin. Tilapia is the second most farmed genus of fish in aquaculture, and producers are…

Aims to forge in the field of agriculture, scientific research, high technology application in production, Agricultural product processing, achievements and investment policies, and more Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Minister Le Minh Hoan had a reception and working session with Mr. Choi Young Sam, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Korea to Vietnam. Minister Le Minh Hoan expressed his joy and honor to welcome the Korean Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The two countries Vietnam – Korea have a strong and long-standing friendship. On this special occasion, the Minister would like to thank…

CropLife International to work on the prevalence of illicit products in burgeoning e-commerce markets CropLife International joined calls for greater control measures and enforcement regarding the online sale of illicit pesticides, following the publication of a report by the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade1 (TRACIT) regarding counterfeit and illicit crop protection products on e-commerce platforms. TRACIT’s report Tackling the Sale of Illicit Pesticides on E-Commerce Platforms will today be presentedto the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Working Party on CounteringIllicit Trade, taking place in Paris. In it, researchers highlight the presence of counterfeit and illicit cropprotection products…

New facility holds significant potential for delivering unparalleled insights into plant growth, development BTI announce the opening of its cutting-edge plant phenotyping facility, PhenoSight. This new facility holds significant potential for delivering unparalleled insights into plant growth, development, and response to environmental conditions. “The opening of this facility marks a significant milestone in our research capabilities at BTI,” shared Dr. Magdalena Julkowska, Assistant Professor at BTI and lead of the PhenoSight facility. “With this state-of-the-art technology, we are poised to make further groundbreaking discoveries in plant biology and contribute to addressing pressing global challenges such as food security and environmental sustainability.”…

signed a 15-year contract for its Zhanjiang Verbund site BASF signed a 15-year contract with ENN Energy to purchase natural gas for its Zhanjiang Verbund site recently. This is an important step further in the clean energy partnership between the two parties. Following the contract, ENN Energy will invest in the construction of the needed supporting natural gas gate stations and pipelines so as to ensure a stable natural gas supply to BASF’s Zhanjiang Verbund site. It will also further enhance the clean energy supply capabilities of Donghai Island in the Zhanjiang area. “This is a crucial milestone for BASF…

Extends bilateral cooperation’s Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Minister Le Minh Hoan discussed with Julien Guerrier, Ambassador – Head of the European Union (EU) on strengthening bilateral cooperative relationship between Vietnam and the EU including cooperation in the field of agriculture. In the Agricultural and Rural Development Strategy issued by the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Vietnam has also consulted a lot of experience from the European Community (EC) as well as member countries with technical advice. Enthusiastic techniques so that Vietnam can move towards developing a green and sustainable agriculture in the face of many global challenges such…

DA creates three teams for projects to boost food production and to minimize post-harvest losses Philippines Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has created three (3) teams to prepare and finalize the feasibility studies of priority infrastructure projects of the Department of Agriculture (DA) that will boost food production, particularly of rice and corn. The agri chief designated Undersecretary for Special Concerns and for Official Development Assistance Jerome Oliveros as a chairperson across all three project-preparation teams which would draft the framework and plans for the proposed post-harvest program for rice and corn, the solar-powered cold storages, and proposed…