Author: Hithaishi CB

DJI FlyCart 30 ushers in new era of dynamic aerial delivery DJI, the world’s leader in civil drones and creative camera technology, has introduced DJI FlyCart 30 (FC30) to the global market. This delivery drone overcomes traditional transport challenges with its large payload capacity, long operation range, high reliability, and intelligent features. Now delivery, such as mountain transportation, offshore transportation, or emergency rescue transportation, can be performed with more efficiency and flexibility. “From agriculture to construction management and surveying, DJI’s industrial-grade drones have transformed industries by improving safety for workers and productivity for businesses,” said Christina Zhang, Senior Director of Corporate Strategy…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the commercial release of transgenic insect-resistant and drought-tolerant maize varieties, known as TELA maize. The approval was granted by the National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release of Crop Varieties, Livestock Breeds/Fisheries (NCNRRCVLF), headed by Prof Olusoji Olufajo at its 33rd meeting at the National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB), Ibadan on January 11, 2024. The four varieties approved by the NVRC are SAMMAZ 72T, SAMMAZ 73T, SAMMAZ 74T, and SAMMAZ 75T. The new maize varieties are drought tolerant and are resistant to stem-borer and fall armyworms, resulting in a yield…

Andermatt Canada and Cohort Wholesale have reached an agreement for Cohort Wholesale to distribute new Biopolin Pollination Enhancer in Canada. For use in berries, tree fruit, canola, and other crops, Biopolin is sprayed on the crops during bloom and enhances pollinator activity in the crop leading to more flower visits. As a result, farmers benefit from increased pollination and substantial increases in yield and quality. ″Enhancing the pollination process is our final opportunity to increase our yield potential as a fruit grower. After pollination we must shift to playing defence, protecting the potential yield that develops from successful pollination,″ observed…

Klifovet, Pen & Tec Consulting, and Ondax Scientific come together under revitalized Argenta brand Following several acquisitions, including Klifovet, Pen & Tec Consulting, and Ondax Scientific, Argenta is bringing its businesses together under one, energised brand. The combined identity reflects the company’s enhanced offering to customers, providing them with unparalleled, comprehensive support right across the animal health product development cycle from ‘molecule to market’. Argenta already held a unique position as the world’s only combined CRO and CDMO dedicated to animal health, partnering with clients big and small for more than 17 years on the pathway from concept to market. The acquisition…

The new plant has 3,000 square meters of space with an advanced laboratory, manufacturing facility and warehouse Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services, continues its expansion to meet the growing market and increasing customer demand. Ecolab opens its new cutting-edge manufacturing plant in Ho Nai Industrial Park, near Ho Chi Minh City. Around the world, Ecolab provides innovative solutions to help improve businesses’ operational efficiency, product quality, and safety while reducing water and energy use and waste. This new facility demonstrates Ecolab’s continued commitment to supporting customers, innovation, and sustainability in Vietnam and throughout Southeast Asia. The…

Nepal’s first-ever Green Climate Fund (GCF) project aims to increase resilience and targets ecosystem restoration FAO Director-General QU Dongyu and Nepal’s Minister of Forests and Environment of the Federal Democratic Republic, Birendra Prasad Mahato, met during the Director-General’s visit to Kathmandu. The Director-General noted that, as both a Least Developed Country and a Landlocked Developing Country, Nepal has tremendous geographic diversity that ranges from alluvial plains in the south to high Himalayan Mountains in the north. QU further stated that FAO is willing to support Nepal to achieve better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, and…

With an initial funding of HK$20 million from APEL, an affiliated subsidiary of the listed company Yee Hop, the Joint Lab will contribute sustainable solutions Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has jointly established a laboratory with Absolute Pure EnviroSci Limited (APEL) to develop and translate novel discoveries into groundbreaking health and environmental innovations. These include highly effective and long-lasting pest repellent against bedbugs that can also inactivate up to 99.9% of highly-infectious viruses, bacteria and hard-to-kill spores, as well as artificial organoids that could help quantify pollution’s risks on human health and provide essential data for establishing…

Aim to drive positive change for Kiwi farmers and growers, ensuring they remain profitable and sustainable New Zeeland’s Lincoln University and Ballance Agri-Nutrients (Ballance) signgned Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to underscores a joint commitment to advancing new and better farming and growing practices in New Zealand’s agricultural sector. Both Lincoln University and Ballance share a common vision of a prosperous, sustainable, and innovative future for New Zealand’s primary industries. By joining forces, they aim to drive positive change for Kiwi farmers and growers, ensuring they remain profitable and sustainable while meeting the increasing expectations of consumers, both in New Zealand and around…

MHESI introduced the “11 BCG Implementation” policy for 2024; NSTDA’s 6.0 policy to drive Core Agri-Business strategies boosting R&D and innovation Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI): Professor Dr. Sukit Limpijumnong, President of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) – an agency under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) along with a team of executives and researchers unveiled the NSTDA’s 2023 performance in driving BCG research to enhance the quality of life of Thai people towards sustainability. MHESI introduced the “11 BCG Implementation” policy for 2024, emphasizing NSTDA’s commitment to…

Key updates includes the incorporation of new herbicides and modes of action in the pre-emergent herbicide manual. GRDC has released updated editions of two essential herbicide manuals for Australian grain growers: ‘Soil behaviour of pre-emergent herbicide in Australian farming systems’ and ‘Understanding post-emergent herbicide weed control in Australian farming systems’. These manuals, first published in 2019 and 2020, have undergone a revision that incorporates the latest in herbicide research and practice, including the transition to an international numbering system for herbicide mode of action. This change aligns Australian agricultural practices with global standards, ensuring that Australian farmers and agronomists have…