Author: Hithaishi CB

Focuses on growing nutrition, Using AI, cameras, and environmental sensors Luya Tech Inc., a Princeton-based AI technology company, unveiled the world’s first AI-powered microgreens nutrition system at CES 2026, introducing a new way for households to grow fresh, highly nutritious microgreens effortlessly at home. Luya is purpose-built for microgreens — one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. While traditional indoor gardens focus on growing plants, Luya focuses on growing nutrition. Using AI, cameras, and environmental sensors, the system continuously monitors plant growth and automatically adjusts light, temperature, humidity, and nutrient delivery in real time, increasing nutrient density by…

Focusing on data-driven solutions that enable more predictable, transparent, and efficient trading S&E Company, a South Korea–based agritech innovator, announced that it is accelerating the global expansion of its AI-driven agricultural data analytics and B2B pre-trading platform, B•good, with Vietnam positioned as a key market in its Southeast Asia strategy. As climate volatility and market uncertainty continue to challenge agricultural supply chains, S&E Company is focusing on data-driven solutions that enable more predictable, transparent, and efficient trading. Through B•good, the company integrates artificial intelligence–based price and yield forecasting with a digital marketplace that connects producers and institutional buyers before harvest. B•good’s pre-trading model allows farmers…

X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves™ for John Deere X9 Series Bushel Plus Ltd., the global leader in harvest optimization technology, announced the launch of its new X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves™, purpose-built for John Deere X9 Series Combines. Designed to maximize throughput, reduce dockage, and simplify crop transitions, this modular concave system sets a new standard for combine performance and operator safety. Faster Crop Changeovers The Bushel Plus X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves feature a modular design that replaces traditional concaves that require full removal during crop changes. The system utilizes a structural split framework that remains securely installed in…

One-step library prep workflow designed to address the scalability, performance, and affordability needs of applied Agrigenomics seqWell, a global provider of genomic library and multiplexing workflow solutions, announced the launch of AgriPrep™ Library Prep Kit, the newest addition to its next-generation TnX™ transposase product portfolio. AgriPrep is designed to facilitate adoption of low-pass whole genome sequencing (LP-WGS) & SKIM-sequencing approaches that provide genome-wide insights at a fraction of the cost of WGS. “We have been trialing the seqWell AgriPrep method in our NGS service lab for low-pass whole genome sequencing and have been impressed by the workflow simplicity and the resulting cost-savings.” Joris…

ArborGen, a global leader in advanced genetics for reforestation, has launched a data-driven rebrand of its pine seedling product line, designed to bring more transparency, clarity, and confidence to customers making reforestation decisions. The update introduces a refreshed structure for ArborGen’s pine seedling categories – OP, OP Pro®, MCP®, MCP Pro®, and MCP Pro+® – paired with the company’s new AG Scoring System, which provides a clear, data-backed view of genetic performance. Together, these changes simplify how landowners, timber companies, and reforestation partners compare and select the right genetics for their goals. “This rebrand is about much more than renaming our products -…

IDH signs MoU with Vietnamese government for co-investment in sourcing sustainable coffee landscape by bring together public and private industry stakeholders Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE Peet’s) and IDH have partnered with Simexco, LDC and ACOM to implement three projects to promote low-emission coffee production in Vietnam. The three projects is co-financed by IDH, JDE, other private partners, and contribution by Vietnamese farmers with a total investment of 3.6 million EUR. IDH Regional Director Asia Landscapes Chi Tran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vietnamese national government for co-investment in sourcing areas in the Central Highlands. The partners will…

Boosts trade opportunities, and biosecurity investments and Biofuel industry growth Australia’s agriculture industry is on track to achieve a record valuation of nearly $100 billion this financial year, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). The ABARES reports highlight the importance of continued collaboration between the Government and industry to address challenges and seize opportunities. The ABARES Agricultural Commodities Report for December 2025 forecasts the gross value of agricultural production to reach $99.5 billion in 2025-26, with the combined value of fisheries and forestry pushing the total to over $106.4…

Focuses on enhance yield, reduce production costs, minimize post-harvest losses, and improve marketing efficiency and value addition Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) entered into a collaborative agreement to help boost rice production in the Philippines. The partnership seeks to boost the country’s rice industry through sustainable practices that will enhance yield, reduce production costs, minimize post-harvest losses, and improve marketing efficiency and value addition. The five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by the Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. and IRRI interim Director General Dr. Ajay Kohli on scientific and technical collaboration…

UPL has announced an investment in Hybrid Seeds Vietnam Company Limited through its subsidiary, Advanta Holdings B.V. This acquisition, completed on December 22, 2025, allows UPL to further expand its seeds business and related activities in the Vietnamese market. The investment involves the acquisition of 100% shares of Hybrid Seeds for USD 2000. Strategic Investment in Vietnam UPL is expanding its presence in the Vietnamese market through an investment in Hybrid Seeds Vietnam Company Limited (″Hybrid Seeds″). This investment, finalized on December 22, 2025, is aimed at strengthening UPL’s seeds-related operations in the region. Acquisition Details The acquisition is being…

Shared vision to harness data science, economic modelling, and grower-centric insights for sustainable agricultural progress AbacusBio is proud to announce the extension of their multi-year collaboration with Bayer to 2030, marking a significant leap forward in predictive plant breeding and agricultural innovation. Building on the momentum of their successful partnership, which began in 2020, the two companies are expanding and evolving their joint efforts to deliver transformative solutions for growers, markets, and consumers worldwide. Since the inception of the collaboration, AbacusBio and Bayer have worked together to integrate prioritisation and valuation of crop attributes to advance Bayer’s product development pipeline. The…