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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…

Vietnamese shrimp is being exported to about 100 markets, ranking in the top 4 in the world in terms of exports On March 20, the 5th International Exhibition of Vietnam Shrimp Industry Technology 2024 officially opened at Ca Mau Provincial Convention Center. Fisheries experts from Vietnam and around the world are attending the workshop, along with representatives of the Department of Fisheries. The event is also an opportunity for sectors, functional units, and people in Ca Mau province to learn and accumulate experience to organize shrimp production, processing, and export well in the future. From March 20-22, 2024, VietShrimp 2024…

Inbred Line Yield Increased Over 50% in Trials Origin Agritech Ltd., a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, announced a major breakthrough in corn production technology. Building on the Company’s track record of innovation, Origin Agritech has developed a high-yield corn inbred line that significantly surpasses the productivity of traditional corn. This groundbreaking advancement was achieved through precise gene editing techniques, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainable and efficient agriculture. Over the course of two years of rigorous multilocational field trials, the new gene-edited corn inbred line demonstrated a yield increase of over 50% compared to the original…

Terra Drone is now the largest FAA-Approved UAS Service supplier powering over 84% of all airspace authorizations while boosting Global UTM development Terra Drone Corporation (Terra Drone), a leading drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology provider headquartered in Japan, has announced an investment in Aloft Technologies (Aloft), a company focusing on developing UTM, and a market leader in drone fleet and airspace management in the United States. This investment makes Terra Drone the largest shareholder in Aloft, with Aloft becoming an affiliate company of Terra Drone. In addition, the board of directors of Aloft has appointed Yuki Ueno, Terra Drone’s executive officer in charge of domestic and international…