Author: Hithaishi CB

President Jokowi inaugurates the project in Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi Province Indonesia has inaugurated its upgraded irrigation network in Gumbasa with a budget allocation of Rp 1.25 trillion. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on March 27th inaugurated the newly revamped Gumbasa Dam and Irrigation Network in Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi Province. “I hope that the reconstruction project of the Gumbasa irrigation area will improve our agricultural productivity, support food security, and improve the welfare of farmers,” the President said. The budget was used for the reconstruction of one dam, 35 kilometers of primary canal, 52 kilometers of secondary canal, 119 kilometers…

Shrimp seed released into the natural environment and to mobilize companies, businesses, and shrimp seed production facilities Towards the 65th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Vietnam’s fisheries industry (April 1, 1959 – April 1, 2024), the Fisheries Department of Bac Lieu province organized a ceremony to release shrimp seeds into the sea to regenerate them. create aquatic resources. Attending the shrimp seed release ceremony were comrades Pham Van Thieu – Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee; Ta Trung Dung – Head of the Provincial Party Committee’s Propaganda Department; leaders of provincial departments, branches, armed forces and City People’s Committee.…

BII’s commitment will fund Indorama’s plan to develop a third fertilizer production line and a new port terminal in Nigeria British International Investment (BII), the UK’s Development Finance Institution (DFI) and impact investor, has committed $65 million to support Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Chemicals’ expansion plans in Nigeria. The investment forms part of a $1.25 billion financing package which will allow Indorama, the largest fertilizer producer in Sub-Saharan Africa, to increase its fertilizer production and build a new port terminal for exports, bolstering global food production and food security. The new production facility will be complemented by a shipping terminal…

Rebranding will deepen MNFV’s connections in the Vietnamese dairy market Elovi, a group company of Morinaga Milk Industry (Japan) has rebranded as Morinaga Nutritional Foods Vietnam (MNFV) to align with global standards of excellence. Rebranding will deepen MNFV’s connections in the Vietnamese market. Elovi has become the member of Morinaga Milk Group, one of the leading company in the dairy and nutrition industry in Japan with a legacy spanning over a century. With this acquisition, Elovi now joins Morinaga Milk’s network of subsidiaries globally, further strengthening its position as a key player in the industry. Now operating under the banner of Morinaga Nutritional Foods Vietnam (MNFV),…

Dairy industry and irrigation management ecosystem to get massive boost The Philippines and the Czech Republic have reached mutual understanding on several agricultural issues to improve bilateral trade and widen technology transfers between the two countries, particularly in livestock and dairy production and water management. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. and other officials of the Department of Agriculture recently met with a delegation from the Czech Republic led by Agriculture Minister Marek Výborný in Manila, a follow up to their meeting during the visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the European Union member country. The Philippines is…

The acquisition will boost plant nutrition for traditional agricultural crops in the country, including rice Redox Bio-Nutrients has acquired 10% of the Axxion Corporation LLC, marking an important step in the companies expanding international presence. Axxion is specialised in fertilizers and moisture management surfactants to golf courses throughout Japan. The company has also seen steady growth in plant nutrition for traditional agricultural crops in the country, including rice. At the same time, Qvou, Inc., a fast growing marketing company, is the majority shareholder of this new partnership, with 80% of the total. “The quality of courses and increasing interest in…

Scotland’s cabinet secretary for rural affairs, land reform and islands, Mairi Gougeon has been visiting aquaculture operators in Chile as part of a new initiative that aims to strengthen ties between the two countries’ aquaculture sectors. Gougeon, who was in Puerto Montt for the Aqua Sur trade show, toured Chinquihue – a land-based smolt farm owned by Lago Sofia. She was part of a delegation that also included the private secretary for rural affairs, Rahul Singh; the special advisor to the Scottish Ministers, Kate Higgins; the deputy director for marine economy and communities, Malcolm Pentland; and the head of aquaculture development, Jill Barber.…

In a strategic move to support Omani aquaculture goals, Blue Aqua Gulf – an aquaculture producer and solutions specialist – has appointed Dr Antonio Garza de Yta as chief operating officer. Blue Aqua Gulf, a subsidiary of the aquaculture solutions specialist Blue Aqua International, has announced the appointment of Dr Antonio Garza de Yta as its chief operating officer, who will be working directly with Dr Farshad Shishehchian, chief executive and founder of Blue Aqua International, towards Omani aquaculture goals. Dr Garza de Yta enters his new role with a wealth of experience and knowledge, having distinguished himself throughout his career…

ADAMA Ltd., a leading crop protection company, has announced the European launch of Forapro®, its new T1 broad spectrum multi-crop cereal fungicide that delivers superior control over all major early season diseases in wheat.  Forapro® offers the double boosting effect of two Active Ingredients together with ADAMA’s unique Asorbital® Formulation Technology. It delivers powerful results for both wheat and barley and is effective against early season diseases such as Powdery Mildew, Septoria and Rust. Due to its unique formulation and dual active ingredients, Forapro® provides excellent control in T1 that keeps disease infestation levels in check until T2 spraying. The power of Prothioconazole…

UPM Biochemicals has announced the launch of a new range of bio-based plant stimulants, UPM Solargo™. This launch marks UPM’s entry into the large and profitable agrochemicals market with an innovative, sustainable alternative to fossil raw materials-based products. UPM Solargo™ biostimulants are a highly innovative solution for sustainable agriculture providing scientifically proven benefits for a broad range of crops cultivated in fields and greenhouses with a significantly optimized environmental footprint compared to incumbent fossils-based products. They  aid plant growth by improving the quality of soil microbiome and by increasing water retention. Unlike traditional fertilizers, UPM Solargo™ biostimulants do not directly provide nutrients…