Author: Hithaishi CB

In the eight-year program key Aussie export stakeholders and officials joining forces to help protect and grow Australia’s horticultural exports. Australia’s largest and most ambitious horticulture trade initiative has been given the go-ahead, with a host of partners committing $130 million to the Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (FASTA). In an eight-year program, key Aussie export stakeholders and officials will join forces to protect and grow Australia’s horticultural exports through the federal Hort Innovation Corporation, delivered by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. As part of the program, FASTA will also boost biosecurity initiatives to solidify Australia’s strong reputation…

Partnerships to promote the safety of the energy storage industry and the global transition to green, low-carbon energy. HiTHIUM Energy Storage Technology (HiTHIUM) of Xiamen, China and TÜV Rheinland of Mainland China (hereafter TÜV Rheinland) announced in August A strategic partnership agreement was signed in Xiamen on the 8th. The two companies will cooperate comprehensively and comprehensively in the field of energy storage products, including energy storage innovation, full-chain innovation, professional development and global market application. We also work to promote the safety of the energy storage industry and the global transition to green, low-carbon energy. According to the agreement, the two…

Commitment to delivering plant health solutions to farmers by including biologicals solutions for pest and disease control in crops, yield optimisation and enhanced farm productivity. Syngenta Australia New Zealand (ANZ) has announce the recent appointment of Dr Greg Pringle to the position of Market Manager for Biologicals ANZ. Dr Pringle will leverage the global knowledge base of Syngenta Biologicals to seek to offer innovative plant health solutions for Australian and New Zealand growers. Dr Pringle’s position at Syngenta ANZ will contribute to the expansion of the company’s 100+ year commitment to delivering plant health solutions to farmers by including biologicals…

PTPN IV establishes cooperation with PT ASJ Management of PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV (PTPN IV) signed an agro-tourism Build Operate Transfer (BOT) contract with PT Anugerah Sidamanik Jaya (PT ASJ). The signing was carried out by the Director of PTPN IV Sucipto Prayitno and the Main Director of PT ASJ Rio Handoyo Mawardi at the Bidakara Tower, Jakarta. The object of the agreed agro-tourism cooperation is PTPN IV’s 9-hectare tea plantation area named Bukit Teletubbies and Bukit Cinta in Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra. This location has various facilities such as villas, glamping, ATV arena, outdoor adventure, restaurants and paid photo spots. “It…

APHIS and cooperators will distribute approximately 3.5 million ONRAB ORV baits The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced it will continue field evaluation of the oral rabies vaccine (ORV) bait ONRAB in eight states as part of its larger-scale rabies prevention effort. This year’s field evaluation will assess ONRAB’s distribution methods and effectiveness in raccoons, skunks, and other wildlife. APHIS’ Wildlife Services leads the cooperative National Rabies Management Program that works to prevent the spread of rabies in wildlife. Through this program APHIS works with states and other partners across the country to…

For new entrepreneurs to be born and be competitive in the field of agriculture, food industry: Dr Abdul Rahman; Implements programs in Sarawak State (northwest Borneo Island) Malaysia has implemented a number of entrepreneur development programs throughout the state to create new entrepreneurs who are competitive in agriculture and the food sector at the same time. Dr. Abdul Rahman Junaidi, Deputy Minister of Utilities and Datuk Telecommunications, said the program designed to improve target group income, namely young people, incorporated digital marketing. The course is organized by the Board Federal Agricultural Marketing (FAMA) State Sarawak attended by 186 CENTEXS trainees and held at…

Onion cold storage facilities have a capacity of 20,000 onion bags each with a total cost of P40 million per facility. The Department of Agriculture (DA) Mimaropa together with the Local Governments in Occidental Mindoro holds its groundbreaking ceremonies to mark the start of the construction of onion cold storage facilities in the municipalities of Rizal and Sablayan. This project aims to help onion farmers to properly store their produce and maintain its quality before being sold or released to the market. The project is part of the program of the Department of Agriculture under the leadership of President Ferdinand…

Key to reducing agricultural emissions by building efficiency; New Zealand’s blue print to foster Horticulture sector New Zealand’s government has an ambitious plan for its agricultural sector to be “the world’s most sustainable provider of high-value food and fiber products.” The roadmap for the sector includes targets such as adding $44 billion to food and fiber exports by 2030 while slashing sector emissions by 10 %.  New Zealand’s sustainability commitments also provided the basis for a robust free trade agreement with the European Union that aims to improve the sustainability of both New Zealand and EU food systems. The deal…

Achieves “Carbon Neutrality Certificate” to lead the low-carbon transformation of the agricultural industry chain and supply chain in China Beijing Green Exchange has issued “Carbon Neutrality Certificate” to Syngenta (Suzhou) Crop Protection Co., Ltd. (Syngenta Kunshan Factory). Syngenta Group has built the first “zero carbon factory” in China to lead the low-carbon transformation of the agricultural industry chain and supply chain. “A zero-carbon factory” uses energy-saving emission reduction and carbon credit offset measures to achieve zero net emissions from the manufacturing process. Realizing the sustainable development of agriculture has become a global concern due to global climate change and food…

Ensuring a high level of collaboration, service and support between AOF and Grains Australia. Australian Oilseeds Federation Ltd (AOF) and Grains Australia Limited (Grains Australia) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize a positive and cooperative working relationship. The new MOU will deliver outcomes to benefit the Australian oilseeds industry and the broader grains industry, by ensuring a high level of collaboration, service and support between AOF and Grains Australia. Under the MOU, the AOF will also provide expertise, information and insights to support Grains Australia’s delivery of trade and market access and classification projects and other priorities…