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Aims to foster R&D between Australia and the U.S. on a range of technologies, including pollination robots Australia’s SparkLabs Cultiv8 and the United State’s (Manhattan) Kansas State University have partnered hoping to offer resources and support to innovative startups in the farm innovation space. According to the MoU signed, in Australia, SparkLabs Cultiv8 will facilitate access for U.S. companies to relevant universities and researchers and Australia’s network of agricultural programs, the Rural Research and Development Corporations. In the U.S., companies engaged with SparkLabs Cultiv8 have access to Kansas State University for research and development, plus new opportunities for corporate partners…

New Investment and Partnership Platform will accelerate Next Generation Ag-tech Innovation Corteva, Inc. has launched its new next-Gen platform “Corteva Catalyst”, a novel investment and partnership platform focused on accessing and bringing to market agricultural innovations that advance the company’s R&D priorities and drive value creation. Corteva Catalyst will partner with entrepreneurs and innovators to accelerate the development of early-stage, disruptive technologies that enable farmers to sustainably produce more food and feed. “Corteva has a long tradition of addressing the critical challenges farmers face around the world by advancing innovation in partnership with the global scientific community,” said Sam Eathington,…

The advanced platform to redefine the relationship between agronomists and growers, fostering greater productivity and efficiency for both parties Headstorm, a technology consulting company, recently unveiled its latest innovation, AGPILOT, at the esteemed World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco. This cutting-edge product, an app powered by Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI), marks a significant departure from Headstorm’s traditional role of service provider, as it aims to revolutionize the agricultural retail sector. AGPILOT promises to redefine the relationship between agronomists and growers, fostering greater productivity and efficiency for both parties. AGPILOT will be a “north star” to the ag retail…

Allocates a budget of Rp5.8 trillion for the plan to aid farmers, especially rice cultivators The Government will enhance irrigation pump utilization for rainfed agricultural land to reduce impact of El Nino and improve productivity of agricultural land across the nation, according to Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman. “We are facing prolonged El Nino, particularly in the island of Java. We plan to use irrigation water pumps for 500,000 hectares in upland areas and rainfed areas in the island of Java, and 500,000 hectares outside the island of Java,” the Minister said after attending a limited cabinet meeting chaired…

MARD has developed two projects by applying mutation technology and biotechnology to breed some key irises (peanuts, soybeans, oranges), rice varieties with high yield and quality and more Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien had meeting with Hua Liu – Deputy General Director of the International Energy Agency (IAEA) to exchange results of cooperation between the agricultural sector and the IAEA and propose priorities for cooperation in the future. Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien said that Vietnam’s Agriculture sector highly appreciates the results of cooperation with the IAEA, especially…

Sign MoU to to support and advance the sustainable sourcing practices for feed ingredients in Thailand The Thai Feed Mill Association (TFMA) and the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support and advance the sustainable sourcing practices for feed ingredients in Thailand. The MoU aims to establish a sustainable and dependable supply chain for soybeans, soybean meal and soy products for the Thai feed milling community. Thailand ranks as the world’s third largest chicken meat exporter1, contributing to growth in domestic animal feed production. The total feed demand is also expected to increase by…

Timothy Loh, Regional Director, S.E. Asia and Oceania, U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) How does U.S. Soy and the USDA prioritize food security through climate adaptation and proactive government policies? Can innovation and free trade contribute to global food security? U.S. Soy growers are at the forefront of global sustainability standards, emphasizing innovation and ongoing improvement through technology to enhance productivity and resource management. Precision agriculture, for instance, allows for more efficient and environmentally responsible farming practices, optimizing the use of resources such as water, fertilizers, and pesticides. It not only boosts yields but also reduces the environmental footprint of…

Company will carry out breeding for tomato and pepper as well as screening activities for cucumber, melon and watermelon Global seed specialist KWS officially opened their new breeding station in Sinaloa, Mexico. There, the company will carry out breeding for tomato and pepper as well as screening activities for cucumber, melon and watermelon. Since its entry into the long-term growth market for vegetable seeds in 2019, KWS has been building a global network of sites to expand its breeding and sales activities across new regions. The new facility in the municipality of Navolato covers 10,3 hectares and features warehouses, offices,…

Strengthening the portfolio of biological and biotechnology-based crop protection products with new site in Ludwigshafen BASF invests massively in a new fermentation plant for biological and biotechnology-based crop protection products at its Ludwigshafen site. The plant will manufacture products that bring value to farmers including biological fungicides and biological seed treatment. BASF also plans to utilize the plant to produce the main building block of Inscalis®, a novel insecticide derived from a fungal strain. The plant is expected to go into operation in the second half of 2025 and will manufacture biological fungicides and biological seed treatment products. BASF also…

The lab becomes part of Syngenta’s global network of vegetable seed Quality Control labs, including centers of excellence in the United States and the Netherlands Syngenta Vegetable Seeds inaugurated a new Seed Health Lab in Indian city of Hyderabad, further strengthening the company’s continued investment in quality control capabilities. The state-of-the-art lab is one of the most advanced seed testing facilities in the world and delivers India’s first dedicated seed health lab, which will serve growers in India, across the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Syngenta’s Hyderabad site is a center for seed processing, quality control and supply operations. The lab becomes part…