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A digital platform is a a one-stop shop for all APHIS-issued registrations, permits, and other licenses The U.S.Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announces completion of its eFile system, a digital platform that streamlines the permitting and licensing process for animal and plant health and animal welfare activities.  Through eFile, APHIS is modernizing regulatory services for its customers while supporting the Agency’s mission to safeguard animal and plant health. APHIS eFile is a one-stop shop for all APHIS-issued registrations, permits, and other licenses. It allows stakeholders to apply for and manage permits and licenses online and…

The facility includes 14 new greenhouses that simulate the same temperature, humidity, and light conditions Syngenta announced that its Aracati facility in Brazil has become the primary technological hub for research and development of new corn hybrids in all of Latin America. This innovation powerhouse in the interior of Ceará is responsible for supplying corn hybrids to the North American market, and it will make new technologies available in the region in a shorter timeframe. Alongside a laboratory and two netted areas, the facility includes 14 new greenhouses that simulate the same temperature, humidity, and light conditions as the region…

The 10-year funding commitment will be matched by 73 partners across industry, education and government to tackle some of the most important issues facing Australian agriculture Australia has approved $87M in funding for the establishment of the Zero Net Emissions from Agriculture Cooperative Research Centre (ZNE-Ag CRC), partnering with key industry players such as Corteva Agriscience, to help Australia reduce agricultural emissions and advance the sector’s reputation in sustainability. The 10-year funding commitment will be matched by 73 partners across industry, education and government to tackle some of the most important issues facing Australian agriculture while supporting its continued growth…

Export revenue would surpass $6 billion and even reach $7 billion in 2024, As China is opening its market for some Vietnamese fruits, it will bring billions of dollars in exports next year and help Việt Nam’s fruit and vegetable industry to set new records. Đặng Phúc Nguyên, general secretary of the Việt Nam Vegetable and Fruit Association, forecast that the export revenue would surpass $6 billion and even reach $7 billion in 2024, providing a significant momentum for Việt Nam to become a global food powerhouse. The industry is on track to hit a milestone of $5.5 billion this…

Signs Mou to support sustainable agriculture in Bangladesh In a significant development for the global agricultural research community, the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) and CABI have come together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This landmark agreement, inked on 9th October 2023 at BARI’s seminar hall, paves the way for collaborative research. As a part of the workplan, efforts are underway to establish the Trichogramma rearing facilities under CABI’s PlantwisePlus programme. These will increase the availability of the biological control (biocontrol) agent for local communities. Dr. Debasish Sarker, the Director-General of BARI and CABI’s Dr. Vinod Pandit, Acting Regional Director for South Asia,…

The global forum is expected to gather farmers, feed companies, technology suppliers, service providers, processors, exporters, importers, wholesalers, retailers and other industry stakeholders The third annual Global Shrimp Forum will be held in Utrecht between 3-5 September 2024 – the premier gathering of warm-water shrimp executives. In addition to farmers, feed companies, technology suppliers, service providers, processors, exporters, importers, wholesalers, retailers and other industry stakeholders, the event will gather 500 members. The Global Shrimp Forum brings together industry leaders to discuss the most pressing issues facing their businesses, and to develop a long-term strategy to create a resilient and sustainable…

Data connectors for OEMs to further improve farmer and industry connectivity Sonata Software, a leader in Modernization Engineering, is collaborating with Bayer, the leaders in agricultural chemicals, seeds and biotechnology products. As part of the partnership, Sonata will allow Bayer to develop new AgPowered Services for Microsoft Azure Data Manager for Agriculture that enable retrieval and integration of in-field activity data by working with leading manufacturers of farm machinery. The lack of data interoperability is one of agriculture’s biggest technology challenges, according to Bayer. On-farm data connections have advanced, but solutions to connect to services and opportunities beyond the farm…

Wu Kongming, President of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences calls for improving overall arrangements for basic research, technology R&D, support facilities, and the promotion and application of R&D results Chinese agriculture and rural affairs 2023 Forum was held in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. The Forum was followed by the Forum on Modern Agricultural Development in China. The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences President, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and President of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, attended the event. Wu pointed out that to achieve the goal of building up China’s agricultural strength at a faster pace,…

Thousands of bowls, teas, whole foods, small agricultural machines, food processing machinery, and other items on display from Baixian County, Zhejiang Province The 2023 Zhejiang (Morocco) International Trade Fair featured 90 booths with a total exhibition area of more than 900 square meters. The event was attended by 63 companies from Hangzhou, Taizhou, Wenzhou and other localities. As an ideal platform for international food and beverage suppliers, the exhibition attracted wholesalers, retailers, importers and exporters, distributors, industry associations and organizations from Europe and Africa. Zhejiang (Morocco) International Trade Fair 2023 took place from November 21 to 23 in Casablanca, Morocco.…

OneOne expects to use those strains to move to field trials and minimize its time-to-market OneOne Biosciences, a French startup building a comprehensive suite of agricultural microbial solutions for farmers, and Ginkgo Bioworks, which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, today announced a new partnership. This collaboration will leverage Ginkgo’s robust ag biologicals infrastructure, biotechnological expertise, and Strain Optimization Services to accelerate OneOne’s research and product development in agricultural microbial solutions. OneOne believes that existing crop fertilization and protection products need a major upgrade — conventional agrochemicals are responsible for significant greenhouse gas emissions, soil degradation, and large-scale…