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Christian Philippsen, Managing Director at BENEO Asia Pacific Evolving from a niche fad into a full-fledged lifestyle for consumers, the plant-based portfolio has tremendously expanded in recent years to include a variety of everyday products for consumers to fit their daily needs. This expansion has come on the back of the adoption of the flexitarian diet, which is a mostly vegetarian diet with occasional consumption of meat and fish. According to a plant-based consumer survey, 4 in 5 consumers globally adopted or are on the way to reducing meat consumption in their lives. The rise in flexitarian diets has been…

Analytics for the Australian Grains Industry (AAGI) co-investment in grains research, development and extension (RD&E) data and insights Australian growers will benefit from a renewed focus on grains research, development and extension (RD&E) data and insights with the announcement of a five-year strategic partnership aimed at harnessing analytics to drive the sector’s profitability and global competitiveness. Analytics for the Australian Grains Industry (AAGI) is a co-investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) with strategic partners Curtin University, The University of Queensland (UQ) and University of Adelaide. This new research will build on the foundational work done under the…

Thailand exports about 290,000 – 310,000 tons of rice to Japan per year, taking a 46.74% share of the rice market in Japan. Department of Foreign Trade led Thai Rice Exporters Association to visit Japan at the end of August 2023 to strengthen relations with government and private sectors involved in Japanese rice products and build confidence in the quality of Thai rice standards As a rice exporter with international quality and standards. The Department will lead the Thai Rice Exporters Association to meet with the Ministry of Agriculture. Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), the body that oversees rice auctions. and determine…

Facility aims to revolutionize rice breeding by shortening the breeding cycle and to increased efficiency and productivity International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Los Baos, Laguna held its Speed Breed Facility (SBF) Inauguration Ceremony in late mid August at the Lloyd T. Evans Plant Growth Facility (PGF). The event marks a significant milestone in rice breeding, as the facility aims to shorten the breeding cycle for increased efficiency and productivity. Research Director and Head of the Rice Breeding Innovations Department, Dr. Hans Bhardwaj, talked about the overall goal of the SBF and how it aligns with the objective of reducing breeding…

The IVR Infoline is designed to deliver science-based advisory directly to rice farmers through voice messages in the local language Indonesia has launched intersection of technology and agriculture Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Infoline. This collaborative effort between the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Viamo, marks a significant milestone in reaching and empowering Indonesian rice farmers. The IVR Infoline is designed to deliver science-based advisory directly to rice farmers through voice messages in the local language. This platform also promotes the utilization of accessible digital tools such as Layanan Konsultasi Padi (LKP). The IVR Infoline is part of alternative pathways…

FieldView’s most used features, Field Region Reports help farmers analyze seed performance and management practices in specific regions of their fields Bayer is extending Climate FieldView™ access with new features, including the ability to evaluate the performance of crop protection products and fertility applications more easily and more transparently. One of FieldView’s most used features, Field Region Reports help farmers analyze seed performance and management practices in specific regions of their fields. After harvest, farmers will have the opportunity to analyze yield by application when using the feature. Whether evaluating a field trial or seeking to understand a yield-limiting factor for an…

Eiwa integrated SpaceSense, a Geospatial AI tool, into its platform, extending the capabilities of Eiwa Vault Eiwa, an AgTech, the data cloud used by agricultural input companies, announced a significant new integration into its Eiwa Vault analytics library. The company has successfully integrated SpaceSense, a Geospatial AI tool, into its platform, extending the capabilities of Eiwa Vault and enabling users to go even further with enhanced insights and data. In the face of growing challenges facing agriculture around the world, Eiwa remains committed to developing innovative solutions for scientists, field managers, farmers, agronomists and other industry stakeholders. Integration with SpaceSense and…

The total output value of organic farming has reached 500 million yuan. The 10th Datong, China International Organic Agriculture Forum kicked off in Datong, Shanxi Province , north China. Under the theme “Organic Agriculture Promotes Harmonious Rural Development”, the forum attracted more than 200 renowned experts, scholars and practitioners from home and abroad in the fields of organic agriculture and rural revitalization. In recent years, as a supply base of high-quality agricultural products, Datong’s agricultural development has maintained a good trend. Located in the main crop growing area, Lingqiu County of Datong City is an important producer of high quality grain in China.…

Malaysia’s crude palm oil prices will trade at RM3,700-RM4,200 a metric ton in the second half of 2023, and will remain supported in the long term, state agency Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC). Heading into 2024, there is a strong possibility that prices may rise above RM4,300 a metric ton, MPOC deputy director Mohd Izham Hassan said in a webinar. This is due to market uncertainties including those surrounding Black Sea sunflower oil supply and Malaysia’s palm oil production that has remained below expectations, Mohd Izham said. Production in the world’s second-largest producer during the first half of 2023 was…

The National Coconut Week aims to empower local industries whether in food or non-food products, in order to promote greater domestic utilization. The Philippine Coconut Authority is set to celebrate the 37TH National Coconut Week from August 22 to September 1 through activities showcasing local coco products such as heirloom recipes among others. PCA Deputy Administrator Roel M. Rosales said during the Philippine Information Agency Press Conference held August 11 that the 2023 National Coconut Week themed “Coconut Industry Modernization: Pillar of a Resilient and Sustainable Nation” will be launched through a “Coco Foodfest”, featuring coco-based food products in a…