Author: Hithaishi CB

Japan is the world’s third largest solar energy provider and set to mobilize $70 billion climate finance from both public and private. Japan aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 46％ by 2030. Achieving the global goal of net-zero by 2050, setting the economy-wide absolute reduction target covering all greenhouse gases and peaking global greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 are some of its key objectives. Japan is furthering strenuous efforts in its challenge to meet the lofty goal of cutting its emission by 50％ and has already achieved a reduction of approximately 20%. Prime Minister Kishida affirmed at the…

Not accepting or importing animal feed corn products from forest encroachment areas Thai operations have adopted the corn traceability system allowing 100% of the animal feed corn procured to be traced back to its source of cultivation and has legal documentation. In addition to sustaining forest areas without encroaching on them, it promotes the development of small farmers and cultivates awareness about not burning after harvesting. Besides procuring environmentally friendly corn, it also aims to contribute to solving the PM 2.5 dust problem. Charoen Pokphand Group and affiliated companies in Thailand are using the corn traceability system since 2017. Chairman…

Access to 21st.BIO’s technology represents a step change to food production with precision fermentation, allowing manufacturers to focus on production, product development and commercialization.     By offering its precision fermentation technology platform widely, 21st.BIO mitigates the cost and time associated with development, opening access to proven industrial scale production technology for precision fermentation of alternative proteins. The platform provides a sustainable and less carbon and resource intensive alternative to traditional animal-based production methods and helps to stabilize global food supply chains. According to recent studies, producing proteins via precision fermentation reduces greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions, and land and water use…

The joint collaboration has focused on identifying novel sources of genetic resistance to Asian soybean rust (ASR) 2Blades announces that it has successfully delivered on goals in a project launched in 2018 and extended in 2023 with Bayer Crop Science to identify resistance genes against Asian Soybean Rust (ASR). The project also involved partners at The Sainsbury Laboratory (Norwich, UK) and the Universidade Federal de Viçosa (Minas Gerais, Brazil). This achievement marks the successful completion of the collaboration, paving the way for Bayer to advance new targeted strategies for controlling and combating this destructive disease. The joint collaboration has focused on identifying novel sources…

Specializes in autonomous flight and can be operated by one person from March 2024. Tokyo Headquartered Nile Works Co., Ltd. will launch a domestically produced autonomous flight drone “Nile” that specializes in autonomous flight. This will be a first event using the aircraft “Nile-JZ” developed by the High-Spec Drone Development Consortium. Agriculturists can take this opportunity to experience the ease of advance preparation and stress-free flight experience that can only be achieved with fully automatic flight operation. Nile Works will contribute to solving problems caused by agriculture and food by utilizing domestically produced autonomous flying drones. Nile Works is keen…

Controls the entire life cycle of plant parasitic nematodes from eggs to adults. Syngenta Korea  debuts its innovative new nematode control product, ‘ Vaniva ® ’ to control the entire life cycle of plant parasitic nematodes from eggs to adults. ‘ Vaniva ‘ granule is the first product to be released in Korea using Syngenta’s newly developed ‘ TYMIRIUM TM technology ‘ , blocking the invasion, movement and reproduction of nematodes , blocking the entire life cycle of nematodes from eggs to adults . Effectively controls . It has a strong root protection effect through its excellent nematicidal effect , and it does not affect growth even when used in the early stages of planting crops, so farmers can use it with confidence . Plant…

BASF Monomers Division and Xuchuan Chemical, an important partner in the isocyanates value chain, held a ceremony to commemorate their strategic cooperation on bio-mass balanced (BMB) Methylene Diphenyl Di-isocyanate (MDI) in synthetic leather applications. By leveraging BASF’s expertise in bio-mass balanced (BMB) MDI production and Xuchuan Chemical’s extensive network in the synthetic leather value chain, the primary goal of this collaboration is to reduce carbon emissions in the production of polyurethanes for the industry. Dr. Ramkumar Dhruva, President of BASF Monomers Division, underlined BASF’s commitment to deepen the collaboration with Xuchuan. “Xuchuan Chemical is the first to utilize our BMB…

Consulate General in Perth Introduces potential agricultural Cooperation between Indonesia at the Food Innovation Precinct WA The Indonesian Consulate General in Perth participated in a luncheon and local product introduction event hosted by the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA). The event was attended by various parties, including Members of Parliament from Murray-Wellington, representatives from the Peel Development Commission, and representatives from various business institutions such as the Australia China Business Council, Australia Indonesia Business Council, Australia Malaysia Business Chamber, Vietnam Business Council, Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Shire of Murray government. The event aimed to promote…

Launches Artificial Intelligence Challenge in Nepal Global development organization Heifer International and FruitPunch AI, the global community educating and applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Good, launched the AI for Women Farmers Challenge — a project to develop AI tools to help rural women farmers in Nepal leverage data to improve their livelihoods. The project aims to help women-run agricultural cooperatives extract and translate their own data on financial, business and other activities, which the co-op members can then use to improve their access to markets, financing, product traceability platforms and more. The AI for Women Farmers Challenge will use FruitPunch AI’s trailblazing method of recruiting highly…

Explored fascinating world of insects and their crucial role in agriculture and the ecosystem Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)’s Youth in Agri Talk Show returned for its second episode on 16 February 2024. The SEARCA Youth in Agri Talk Show aims to promote agriculture and its importance to Southeast Asian youth, particularly those in basic education. The episode titled “Winged Warriors: The Unsung Heroes of Agri-Land” discussed fascinating world of insects and explored their crucial role in agriculture and the ecosystem. Dr. Nur Azura Adam, SEARCA deputy director for programs and an entomologist, featured as guest…