Author: Hithaishi CB

Single cell protein derived from soybean processing wastewater is a sustainable alternative Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Temasek Polytechnic have successfully replaced half of the fishmeal protein in the diets of farmed Asian seabass with a ‘single cell protein’ cultivated from microbes in soybean processing wastewater, paving the way for more sustainable fish farming practices. The use of a cultivated protein is new to aquaculture production, say the scientists from the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) leading NTU’s efforts in the study, and Temasek Polytechnic’s Aquaculture Innovation Centre (AIC). Farmed aquaculture species rely heavily on feed made from wild-caught fish,…

Project titled Solar Irrigation for Agricultural Resilience in South Asia (SoLAR- SA) Three-day Global Science-Policy Forum on Socially Inclusive Irrigation Systems is being organised by International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and its partners International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), International Solar Alliance (ISA), Alternative Energy Promotion Centre ( AEPC), as a part of Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) funded project titled Solar Irrigation for Agricultural Resilience in South Asia (SoLAR- SA). The conference is taking place at Hotel Himalaya, Kathmandu from 24 April to 26 April. This forum has brought around 150 key stakeholders from across the…

Leveraging the real-time insights from nanosensor multiplexing, researchers have formulated a mathematical model Researchers from the Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have developed a cutting-edge nanosensor that allows for the real-time monitoring of salicylic acid (SA) during the early stages of stress response. SA is a crucial plant hormone for growth, development, and stress response to pathogens, temperature, drought, salinity, metals, UV light, and osmotic stress.…

Strategic acquisition aims to enhance CHS’s supply chain efficiency and improve market connectivity CHS Inc. has signed an intent to purchase agreement to acquire eight grain assets from Cargill in a strategic move to enhance its supply chain and expand market access for its farmer-owners. The assets are located across five states, including key facilities in Minnesota, Illinois, Nebraska, Colorado, and South Dakota in the north central United States. The acquisition is aimed at optimizing CHS’s enterprise supply chain by integrating these facilities, which are positioned in Pipestone and Maynard, Minnesota; Morris and Seneca, Illinois; Holdrege, Nebraska; Cheyenne Wells and Byers, Colorado; and…

Entrepreneurs from Australia, Canada are participating in program designed to build connections, accelerate U.S. market entry A new cohort of Cultivo® Virtual Academy hosted by America’s Cultivation Corridor® launched on April 15. Over the next six weeks, seven companies from Australia and Canada will participate in the virtual program that provides entrepreneurs with mentorship, interaction with Iowa’s agricultural leaders and an online curriculum focused on U.S. market entry, regulatory and financing systems, and customer perspectives. The program’s virtual sessions will be facilitated by Iowa business and university leaders. America’s Cultivation Corridor will host and coordinate the Cultivo Virtual Academy in…

Partnership with Chilean biocontrol manufacturing company to serve the biocontrol market from upstream to downstream Sumitomo Corporation is investing in Bio Insumos Nativa (BIN), a Chilean biocontrol manufacturing company, through Summit Agro South America, an agrochemical distribution company in South America. This investment will be deemed official once the various procedures required by law have been completed.With the growing global population making it essential to increase crop yields, the use of agrochemicals and fertilizers has been increasing year by year. The accompanying upsurge in environmental impact has become a major concern for the agricultural industry, and demand for biocontrol is…

Government to boost Agri-Trade and fishery sector Philippines Department of Agriculture is evaluating and planning for added investments to agriculture sector as part of the national support to local farmers and fishermen. During a visit to the Agricultural Products Market Center in Sariaya, Quezon, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. stressed the importance of extending support to farmers from production to marketing and enhancing the capabilities of the country’s trading posts. The agri chief said farming will be more sustainable if there are enough facilities that allow farmers to directly market their produce. The Sentrong Pamilihan, established in 2007,…

Mayani will integrate Ninjacart’s advanced technology, source traceability, and inventory management solutions to achieve inter-operability, hyper-efficiency, predictive modeling Walmart-backed Ninjacart, India’s leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organize the global agriculture ecosystem, joins forces with Philippine B2B agritech innovator Mayani in a landmark deal. This strategic partnership sees Ninjacart deploying capital alongside cutting-edge supply chain technology and its advisory services to fuel Mayani’s innovation and growth trajectory. Ninjacart will also support Mayani’s expansion efforts and jointly establish an integrated Asian agri-food supply chain that would catalyze more digital innovations geared to address Asia’s complex food basket. Ninjacart’s investment…

The new 500,000-square-foot facility is the result of a strategic partnership with ADM for manufacturing applications in water treatment, agriculture, feedstock, energy and more Solugen, a rapidly scaling climate technology company revolutionizing everyday chemicals, broke ground on its new state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility today during a ceremony held in Marshall, Minn. The new facility is the result of a strategic partnership with ADM, a global leader in sustainably sourced solutions from nature, and aims to meet the increasing demand for sustainable solutions while bolstering domestic biomanufacturing capabilities.  The 500,000-square-foot Bioforge™ Marshall is being constructed on a 34-acre parcel adjacent to ADM’s…

New director brings deep innovation marketplace experience to company developing new, natural weed control options for farmers and consumers An agricultural technology company focused on providing sustainable and natural herbicide solutions, Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc., has announced that Dr. Peter Eckes, former President of BASF, has joined its board and will serve as its chairperson. Eckes led Crop Protection R&D, Seed and Trait R&D and Regulatory in the Agricultural Solutions division. Harpe aims to support and accelerate Harpe’s efforts to meet the critical need for the next generation of weed control and consumer demands for more natural inputs. Eckes assumes…