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VNU group drives Agricultural Economy with Comprehensive Livestock Solutions The VNU Group, in collaboration with the VIV Worldwide network, has officially announced the launch of its latest event, ‘Horti Agri Next Asia,’ abbreviated as HAN Asia 2025. This event marks the first of its kind in the Asian region. Horti Agri Next is the premier trade show showcasing the latest products, innovations, and advancements in horticultural food production, landscaping, controlled environment practices, environmental conservation, and agriculture. Scheduled to take place from the 12th to the 14th of March 2025 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, the event will coincide with VIV…

Cooperation in the areas such as mechanism establishment, agro-trade, science and technology exchange, and industrial cooperation Tang Renjian, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, met with Norbert Totschnig, Federal Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management of Austria, in Beijing and exchanged views on further strengthening China–Austria agricultural cooperation.   Minister Tang noted that agricultural cooperation between China and Austria has been stable and has enjoyed positive momentum in recent years. Fruitful results have been achieved in areas such as mechanism establishment, agro-trade, science and technology exchange, and industrial cooperation, with these results bringing real benefits to the…

At 37th Session of FAO APRC, Minister Song Expressed ROK’s commitment to Stronger Cooperation with International Community to Overcome Global Food Security Challenges Recently Minister SONG Miryung of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs made major statement at the 37th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific. The regional conference, held in Colombo in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, hosted delegates from 46 member states across the Asia-Pacific and international organizations representatives. Minister Song introduced Korea’s main agriculture policies to overcome global food security challenges: Minister Song introduced the Republic of Korea’s main agriculture policies to overcome global food security challenges, including;…

Releases grant for the establishment of a permanent KADIWA in Limay, Bataan to boost food security and higher income for farmers Philippines Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel , Jr. on turned over P5-Million under the Enhanced Kadiwa  Financial Grant for the establishment of a permanent KADIWA in Limay, Bataan as part of the government’s push for food security and higher income for farmers.   The P5-million KADIWA project will benefit 28 farmers’ cooperatives and associations with a total 3,826 members. The project cost includes the P1 million trading capital to support the center. “A permanent KADIWA store in Limay promises affordable, fresh,…

Aims to revolutionize Vietnamese agricultural industry During 2 days, March 4 and March 7, 2024, Syngenta Vietnam organized the Sales Kick-off Meeting 2024 program for the Agrochemical Trading Department in Tam Dao, Vinh Phuc (Central-Northern region) and in Can Tho city (Southeast region, Central Highlands and Mekong Delta). With the theme “Motivate Great Minds, Inspire Great Work”, Syngenta hopes that each member of the Agricultural Pharmaceutical Trade sector as well as all members of the support departments will always have steadfast goals and clear action plans motivating and inspiring all employees to achieve greater success in 2024. The entire Syngenta agricultural…

Viewpoints from Dato’ Carl Bek-Nielsen, Chairman of the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) Dato’ Carl Bek-Nielsen, Chairman of the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) emphasised the critical issues facing the palm oil industry, alongside opportunities for sustainable growth and development. Speaking at the Palm Oil Conference 2024, held on March 5th over the session, “Forging a MoreResilient and Sustainable Economic Future for the Palm Oil Industry”, Dato’ Carl highlighted a significant reduction in the expansion of oil palm plantations, with the total area under oil palm plantation now standing at less than 6 million hectares. Conversely, there has been a…

A rebound of up to 6% is predicted, the third highest on record The recent Agricultural Commodities and Australian Crop by Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) reports are predicting that the gross value of production in 2024–25 will increase after poor seasonal conditions affected outcomes in 2023-24. Executive Director of ABARES Dr Jared Greenville said a rebound of up to 6% is predicted, bringing the gross value of Australian farms, fisheries and forestry to $90.8 billion, the third highest on record. “Above-average summer 2023–24 rainfall and subsequent build-up of soil moisture reserves in eastern Australia…

Ministry offers additional support to overcome difficulties and obstacles for businesses, and improved competitive capacity for both businesses and the seafood industry. Việt Nam’s seafood exports can reach the $9.5 billion milestone in 2024, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). The association’s chairwoman, Nguyễn Thị Thu Sắc, said the Southeast Asian economy’s seafood sector finished the year 2023 with $9 billion in export value, an 18% decrease compared to the previous year. She said high inflation, reduced demand, large inventories, decreased export prices, challenges and shortcomings in domestic production and business, such as increased input…

A research team, led by Professor Sow Chorng Haur from the NUS Department of Physics, discovered that heating fish scales at an optimal temperature transformed them to become suitable adsorbents for water pollutant Rhodamine B, a common pink dye used in textiles, paper, paints and water flow tracing agents. Rhodamine B is associated with potential health risks such as cancer and liver failure, and threats to marine ecosystems. The scientists also found that the heat-treated fish scales emitted a vibrant cyan glow, compared to a dim royal blue fluorescence when they were untreated, under ultraviolet (UV) light. This characteristic can be…

Three New Tracks for Second Edition of Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2024 East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm that has supported over 300 tech companies across Southeast Asia, and Temasek Foundation, a Singapore-based non-profit philanthropic organisation that supports sustainable development initiatives, are pleased to announce the second edition of the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC) 2024, Indonesia’s largest climate tech innovations competition. Following the success of the 2023 edition, CIIC 2024 continues to empower tech innovators to showcase their sustainable solutions. The applicants will compete for a total prize pool of Rp 10 billion to pilot…