Author: Hithaishi CB

As global attention shifts to climate change, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zoomlion”) accelerates its ecological transformation roadmap to promote sustainable development. This initiative is part of the company’s responsibility to ensure a sustainable future through product innovation and the development of new energies. Climate change affects every region and every person on Earth. For a better global future, António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, stressed that  renewable energy is the only credible path to avoid climate catastrophe and that the only sustainable future is renewable. Zoomlion’s eco-innovation in action The core of Zoomlion’s green transformation roadmap lies in creating world-class…

The US$2 million annual fund will propel initiatives to help shape a thriving world through the goodness of kiwifruit Zespri, the world’s largest kiwifruit marketer with over $US2.5 billion in revenue – managing around one-third of the industry’s global volume – is proud to announce the establishment of a new innovation funding initiative, known as ZAG. Powered by its purpose – to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit – ZAG will play an important role in the company’s mission. The US$2 million annual fund will support future innovation initiatives and global strategic partnerships that strengthen Zespri’s ability to deliver on its…

Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) received 800 million yen (PhP300-million) worth of farm equipment for Filipino small sugarcane farmers. The Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, Kazuhiko Koshikawa turned over the grant to Agriculture Secretary Francisco “Sec Kiko” Tiu Laurel, SRA Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona, and representatives of beneficiaries from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. “We thank Government of Japan and for the 80 units of tractors, 48 units of sugarcane planters, 48 units of flail mowers, and 5 units of power harrow—all extended under the Japan Non-Project Aid Program,” Sec. Laurel said this during the…

Australians now have an opportunity to share their views on how the agriculture and land sectors can play a part in the Albanese Government’s economy-wide Net Zero 2050 Plan. A discussion paper for the Agriculture and Land Plan – one of six sectoral decarbonisation plans under the Net Zero 2050 Plan – has been released as part of broader public consultation. Agriculture, as a sector in the National Greenhouse Account, made up 16.8 percent of national greenhouse gas emissions in 2020–21. This share expected to increase as other parts of the economy, such as the electricity sector, take up more…

The Asia-Pacific Climate Week (APCW) concluded with the message that “an inclusive and resilient agrifood system is needed in the world’s most populous region if the global climate objectives are to be realized, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The UN reported during a large regional prelude to the upcoming UN climate conference in Dubai later this month. APCW brought together more than a thousand experts in the Malaysian city of Johor Bahru, to discuss a wide variety of climate-related issues, from rising global temperatures and Greenhouse Gas Emissions, to water and land issues such as droughts and…

The aquaculture industry continues to expand to meet global fish and seafood demand, and USSEC is committed to supporting its development. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) expects aquaculture production to increase nearly one-third from 2018 to 2030. Many consider aquaculture a key part of the solution to sustainably meeting human protein needs. “With aquaculture expansion comes the need to provide sustainable feed ingredients,” says Tom D’Alfonso, Ph.D., USSEC director of animal and aquaculture. “That’s where U.S. Soy shines — as a verified sustainable solution to meeting aquafeed protein needs in many species. USSEC highlights U.S Soy for…

An Indonesian shrimp farm—PT. Koyo Segoro Endah (KSE) —has become the first farm to earn ASC certification after participating in an Aquaculture Improvement Project (AIP) under the Improver Programme by Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).   ASC’s Improver Programme supports seafood farms that are committed to improving their farming practices through an AIP and are not yet ready or eligible for ASC certification. “Our ASC certification means that we now have a place in the global marketplace and are meeting the demand for responsibly farmed shrimp—a milestone we couldn’t have reached without ASC’s Improver Programme” said Rudyanto, Farm Manager of KSE. KSE’s…

Vietnam Industrial Parks Forum 2023 plans for green development in the future with the total number of IPs has reached 413 nationwide Vietnam Industrial Parks Forum 2023 on November 16 hears of plans for green development in the future. Vietnam Investment and Trade promotion Center recently reported that, Industrial parks (IPs) are now on the way to ensuring a balance between the economy, society, and the environment for sustainable development and green growth. Concentrated wastewater drainage systems are in place at 267 of the 295 IPs in operation nationwide, or 90.5 per cent. According to Vuong Thi Minh Hieu, Deputy…

The collaboration aims to establish a cutting-edge manufacturing plant in Singapore Blue Aqua International, a prominent aquaculture farming technology and farm care manufacturing company, and SCD Probiotics, a global leader in probiotic solutions, have recently announced an exciting joint venture. The collaboration aims to establish a cutting-edge manufacturing plant in Singapore, focusing on the production of sustainable and natural microbial biochemical solutions tailored for the global aquaculture market. Dr. Farshad Shishehchian, CEO and founder of Blue Aqua, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to collaborate with SCD Probiotics to establish a world-class manufacturing facility in Singapore.…

The global organic fertilizers market is witnessing significant expansion, driven by increasing awareness of sustainable agricultural practices and the rising preference for eco-friendly products. With advancements in production techniques and technology, accessibility to organic fertilizers has improved, fostering market growth. A shift towards organic and holistic farming approaches further propels the market, although challenges such as cost differentials and supply-demand gaps persist. An analysis of the competitive landscape, market dynamics, value chain, consumer preferences, and emerging trends can provide valuable insights into this thriving sector. “According to the latest research Study by BCC, the demand for Organic Fertilizers: Global Markets is estimated…