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AFII will continue to focus on advancing agri techhnology with CEAT reserved $12 million investment for CEAT Innovation Institute for a further five years Australia’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Agri-Technology (CEAT) rebrands as Agrifood Innovation Institute (AFII) effective from 1 January 2024. When CEAT started in 2018, focus was on addressing agricultural challenges by harnessing Australian National University (ANU) expertise in plant, environmental and computing sciences, engineering and technology development. This opens the opportunity to utilise ANU expertise across a broader range of disciplines (including social sciences, business and economics, law, policy and regulatory frameworks) to address a wider range of agrifood…

Paul Luxton as Heads of Asia division; David Van Ryswyk as Country Head will lead Syngenta’s Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) in their strategic roles Syngenta has appointed Paul Luxton as the new Head of Asia, and David Van Ryswyk as the incoming Country Head of Syngenta Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), effective January 1, 2024. In this strategic role, Paul Luxton will be instrumental in driving Syngenta’s growth and development across the dynamic markets of the Asian region encompassing Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Korea.  Paul Luxton, who has served as Syngenta ANZ Country Head since…

The new UPLB Agricultural Genomics Research Center (AGRC) is part of a six-year collaborative venture with KOICA The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), the South Korean government through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) are set to construct an on-campus agricultural genomics research facility to advance genome-based agriculture research and development capabilities in the country. The new UPLB Agricultural Genomics Research Center (AGRC) is part of a six-year collaborative venture with KOICA which involves the joint conduct of capacity building activities to strengthen academic partnerships between UPLB and Korean universities, and in…

Castoma is the first milk-based stomach pain relief product available in Korea to enhance the anti-inflammatory ability of quantum nanoparticles called Nano Curcumin Castoma, a new breakthrough dairy supplement that can support those suffering from stomach disease, has been launched in Korea. Castoma aims to provide relief and comfort to millions of people who struggle with stomach problems such as gastritis, ulcers, and reflux. Castoma is the first milk-based stomach pain relief product available in Korea. Characterized by Nano Curcumin essence, it has the effect of inhibiting HP bacteria 40 times more than regular turmeric powder. Castoma helps improve intestinal…

The Vietnamese and Yunnan businesses signed three cooperation documents in the field of agriculture and food The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the Department of Commerce of China’s Yunnan province organised a conference on trade promotion and economic cooperation in Hanoi on December 20. Three cooperation documents between Vietnamese and Yunnan businesses in farm produce and food were signed on this occasion. Vietrade deputy head Le Hoang Tai stressed that Vietnam’s joining of new-generation free trade agreements (FTAs) has created favorable legal frameworks for its economic and trade ties with countries…

Agricultural export values are forecast to reach $67 billion in 2023–24 Australia has pleaded to provide improved commodity market access and tariff rate cuts by creating new opportunities for agri-exports. Agricultural export values are forecast to reach $67 billion in 2023–24, the second highest on record, with recent rains expected to drive that forecast even higher. Australia’s network of Free Trade Agreements have already delivered new and valuable opportunities for our red meat, grain, horticulture and other agricultural industries. But improvements in trade agreements, including those with the United Kingdom and India, will deliver new and diversified trade opportunities for…

The global regenerative agriculture market was valued at $920.6 million in 2022 and is expected to reach $3247.34 million in 2030, with a CAGR of 14.80% during the forecast period 2023-2030. Agricultural emissions are one of the major contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, so eliminating farm emissions, particularly from crop production and livestock grazing, is essential to achieving net-zero climate goals. More than a third of global GHG emissions are attributed to the agrifood system, according to the United Nations. It is estimated that almost 70% of the emissions from the whole agrifood system are caused by land use…

digital precision agriculture CropX Technologies, a global leader in digital agtech solutions, including the CropX agronomic farm management system, has acquired Green Brain, a prominent digital irrigation management solutions provider based in Adelaide, Australia. The acquisition significantly expands CropX’s reach in Australia and strengthens its position as a global leader in digital precision agriculture. Green Brain has a strong presence in Australia and has built a reputation for its technical expertise, knowledge of the local market, and outstanding customer support over its almost 40-year existence, particularly in the realm of irrigation optimization powered by data from soil sensors, weather stations, and IoT devices. Green Brain’s…

NPFC Members from Canada, China, the European Union, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, Chinese Taipei, the United States of America and Vanuatu were convened The NPFC Scientific Committee (SC) and its subsidiary bodies met in December 2023 in association with the NPFC Members from Canada, China, the European Union, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, Chinese Taipei, the United States of America and Vanuatu, and other observers from inter- and non-governmental organizations as well as invited experts. Two subsidiary body meetings were held before the SC meeting and discussed bottom fish and marine ecosystems, and…

Discusses to boosts Rice import activities A group from Thailand’s Agriculture Department studied Thai rice production at the Ubon Ratchathani Rice Research Center of the Rice Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, which plays an important role in research and development. During the visit, the group visited the production of Thai paddy rice at Ubon Saeng Charoen Rangsit 2009 Co., Ltd., a large rice mill which produces Thai jasmine rice for sale in the country and exports it abroad, including checking the genetic identity (DNA) of Thai jasmine rice. Rice importers in Hong Kong are confident in the quality of Thai…