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XAG launched the new generation of agricultural drones, the P150 and P60 XAG Co Ltd, one of China’s largest agricultural drone makers, unveiled a range of smart agricultural products and their application scenarios during its annual technology conference, aiming to provide more solutions to facilitate unmanned agricultural production. The newly launched smart agricultural devices have achieved breakthrough innovations in autonomous driving, structural design, material science, and intelligent manufacturing, according to the company. “We have not only enhanced the performance, reliability, and user-friendliness of the products but also reduced the production and usage costs, allowing more agricultural producers to benefit from…

Partnership will use Crispr gene editing application to enhance Vitamin D3 in tomatoes G+Flas Life Sciences and Bayer AG have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to collaborate on the development of novel Crispr genome-edited tomato varieties that are nutritionally enhanced with vitamin D3. Bayer AG is a leading player in the global vegetable seeds business, selling tomato varieties under the De Ruiter and Seminis brands. G+Flas Life Sciences is a Korean biotech company that specialises in developing Crispr genome editing technology and applications. “This LOI underscores the shared interest of G+FLAS and Bayer AG in developing tomato seeds that not only…

The strategic partnership aims to advance precision agriculture through cutting-edge technologies for crop management Syngenta Australia is investing in Pairtree Intelligence, an innovative AgTech company at the forefront of data-driven solutions for sustainable farming. Using a collaborative approach, Pairtree supports the development of services and solutions that enable the control of pests and diseases. The strategic partnership aims to advance precision agriculture through cutting-edge technologies. Pairtree Intelligence’s expertise in harnessing data analytics to optimise crop management aligns seamlessly with Syngenta’s mission to drive sustainable and efficient farming practices. With this investment, Syngenta aims to build on previous work with Pairtree…

A key recommendation of FAO, ESCAP, and WMO was to contextualize and prioritize concrete actions at the local, national, and regional levels so that timely responses can be taken. In Southeast Asia, El Nio has made its presence felt and is expected to last for at least three months. WMO officially declared El Nio conditions for the first time in seven years in July, setting the stage for a surge in global temperatures and disruptive weather patterns. It is crucial to emphasize the critical importance of early warnings as the region prepares for the full potential impact of this climate…

Iktos-Bayer collaboration signed at Bayer’s LifeHub Lyon research center Iktos, a company specialized in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for new drug design, and Bayer’s Crop Science division with its industry-leading R&D pipeline and portfolio of seeds & traits, crop protection and digital farming solutions, today announced a collaboration to expand the use of AI in the discovery and development of new sustainable crop protection products. Iktos’s de novo generative design software Makya™ will be deployed by Bayer scientists to facilitate the design of novel molecules according to pre-defined profiles and accelerate hit-to-lead/lead optimization, whereby potential molecular candidates are further optimized and developed into…

USDA has released analytical report depicting ups and down in Japan’s Dairy industry. According to the report, the weaker yen has made landed feed costs higher for dairy producers, driving up milk prices anddampening consumption in 2022 and 2023. For details, see JA2023-0119. The surge in milk prices started in late 2022 and has not eased. As a result, retail milk consumption from January through September in 2023 dipped by 12 percent compared to 2020. For butter, the impact was delayed due to a buildup in stocks during the COVID-19 pandemic as school closures and other factors depressed liquid milk…

By Santosh Shinde, Co-founder and COO – FarmERP, India Amid the mounting challenges posed by climate change and the growing need for sustainable agricultural practices, we find hope in the pivotal role of regenerative agriculture, enhancing the 3Ps of agriculture Business which is productivity, predictability, and profitability. It is crucial for businesses, policymakers, and the agricultural community to appreciate the significance of regenerative practices in addressing these pressing issues as we navigate the intricate landscape of climate change. Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is a present reality with far-reaching consequences for agriculture. Rising global temperatures, increased…

This partnership transcends traditional collaboration, heralding a change in the global agricultural sector In a landmark move, Farmsent, a leader in agri-tech, has joined forces with The Belt and Road Initiative, led by the Chinese government. This partnership transcends traditional collaboration, heralding a change in the global agricultural sector. At the forefront of this alliance is Farmsent’s state-of-the-art traceability system, which promises unparalleled transparency and efficiency in product tracking. The company’s traceability system is the cornerstone of this collaboration, featuring immutability as its key feature. This system ensures unalterable records at every stage of the agricultural process, setting a new gold standard…

The cooperation aims to promote technology development in the field of agriculture and forestry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate the green transition process in Vietnam. FPT Corporation – The leading enterprise in digital transformation in Vietnam and the region and Faeger – A pioneering company in decarbonizing-oriented agricultural development in Japan, signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly research and develop consulting services and digital transformation solutions for businesses in the field of Agriculture in Vietnam. Takahiro Ishizaki, FPT’s Chief Executive Officer, and Yusuke Takai, FPT’s Chief Operating Officer, were in attendance at the event as was Tran Duc Tri Quang, Chief Data…

Malaysian palm oil futures will likely trade between RM3,650 and RM3,900 in the short term due to the current supply and demand situation The second largest exporter of palm oil in the world, Malaysia increased its stockpiles of tropical oil. For a seventh consecutive month, Malaysian palm oil stocks grew to their highest level since April 2019 as production outpaced exports of the tropical palm oil. Inventories rose about 1.2% in November from a month earlier to 2.48 million tonnes, according to the median of 11 estimates in a recent survey of traders, analysts and plantation executives. In comparison to…