Author: Hithaishi CB

The 2023 Pomegranate Industry Development Conference was held recently in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province. It brought together national and international participants to discuss the integrated development of the pomegranate industry. During the event, a signing ceremony was held for 24 projects, including the construction of a test garden for new pomegranate varieties in Zaozhuang City.  The conference also held special activities such as the pomegranate products live conference attended by tens of thousands of people, the inauguration ceremony of the pomegranate space seedling base grenade, as well as a captivating exhibition and sales showcase of products characteristic of intangible cultural heritage, according to…

On average farmers estimate that their incomes had reduced by 15.7% due to climate change in the past two years. In a recent global research report by Bayer, Climate impacts estimated to have reduced farmer incomes by 15.7% on average over the past two years / Most pressing short-term challenges dominated by economic uncertainty and cost concerns / Yet 4 in 5 farmers have already taken or plan to take steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 71% of farmers say that climate change already has a large impact on their farm, and even more are worried about the impact this…

In September alone, the export revenue of agro-forestry-aquatic products reached $4.8 billion, down 2.7% monthly and up 22% annually. Vietnam agro-forestry-fisheries sector posted a trade surplus of $8.04 billion in the first nine months of this year, up 22.5% annually, reported the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). During the period, the total export-import turnover of agro-forestry-aquatic products hit $68.92 billion, down 7.5% year-on-year. Of which, $38.48 billion was from exports. Due to a significant decrease in the export value of several key commodities, the total export turnover of the nine-month period fell by 5.1% annually to $38.48 billion…

Aimed at promoting adoption of yield-boosting rice technologies by showcasing high-yielding and climate-resilient rice varieties, machinery, and best practices The 16th National Rice Technology Forum (NRTF) was held in Hagonoy and Digos City of Philippines, Davao del Sur, with the theme, “Masaganang Palay at Bigas, Maunlad na Pilipinas.” The three-day event, which is expected to draw a thousand of participants from the different parts of the country, aims at promoting the adoption of yield-boosting rice technologies by showcasing high-yielding and climate-resilient rice varieties, machinery, and best practices in a 131.83-hectare demonstration area. As a collaborative project by the national government,…

World’s first proprietary seaweed ingredient for plant-based meat applications. HN Novatech, a Korean food-tech startup, has raised $4 million, having recently launched the world’s first proprietary seaweed ingredient for plant-based meat applications. Last month a group of leading south-east Asian investors were treated to a first taste test of HN Novatech’s signature ingredient, in an event in Singapore jointly organised by Singapore Tembusutech Innovation and Kilsa Global. HN Novatech has 19 patents filed to date. The company specialises in developing sustainable, cutting-edge food ingredient alternatives. Acoms, the name of the protein it has extracted from seaweed, has been developed to impart…

Ministry plans to provide 2,000 tons of rice to three countries (750 tons to the Philippines, 750 tons to Myanmar, and 500 tons to Laos) South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) Minister Chung Hwang-keun, announced that the Ministry plans to provide 2,000 tons of rice to three countries (750 tons to the Philippines, 750 tons to Myanmar, and 500 tons to Laos) through this year’s ASEAN+3 Emergency Rice Reserve Agreement (APTERR). APTERR, which stands for ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve Agreement, is a public stockholding mechanism among ASEAN member countries and three other nations (Korea,…

AgTech leader invited as Unicorn Innovation Community member to be among the world’s most promising start-ups and scale-ups ProducePay, the agtech company transforming the global produce industry into a more connected and sustainable supply chain, has joined the World Economic Forum’s prestigious Innovator Communities as a Unicorn member. This invite-only honor places ProducePay among the world’s foremost start-ups with proven impact and a strong mission dedicated to driving positive change and shaping the global social economic and climate agenda. ProducePay’s entrance into the prestigious Innovator Communities is a testament to its remarkable innovation and achievements in creating more predictability, stability…

As farmer data volumes increase, farmers need to be able to better access, use, and own their data to make informed decisions and data management must be farmer-centered. However, extending technology’s benefits to remote smallholder farmers and gathering accurate information about them that can shape effective policymaking is challenging. If this data is unavailable, smallholders risk being excluded from the supply chain. It is also a business imperative for food companies that rely on smallholders, as regulations evolve and consumers become more conscious of a brand’s sustainability credentials.  Field data quality is the key to ensure compliance with the upcoming EU…

Climate change is real and impacting the agrifood sector in the Greater Mekong Sub-regional countries as it is impacting the other vulnerable countries in the Asia-Pacific region. An international training programme was organized by the Mekong Institute (MI) and Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (APRACA) on “Investing in a Greener Agrifood Sector for Enhanced Cross-Border Trade” during September 18 to 20, 2023 at the MI Training Center in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The training aimed to improve participants’ appreciation of climate-resilient agriculture and green finance for the agrifood industry which was attended by the representatives from government line departments, civil…

Automation to the rescue of the struggle for adequate feed management INVE Aquaculture and Aris introduce SnappArt, a revolutionary solution for ultra-precise Artemia and Rotifer quantification. INVE Aquaculture and Aris, industry pioneers in aquaculture innovation, have collaborated to introduce a game-changing solution for aquaculture hatcheries worldwide. SnappArt, a revolutionary automated live food counting tool, is set to transform the way fish and shrimp growth is managed. This ground-breaking new technology is bound to set new standards for optimal feed management and enhanced production quality. The project was supported by Eurostars, a European funding instrument for collaborative R&D and innovation projects. SnappArt was officially…