Author: Hithaishi CB

ACS Laboratory is an analytical panels cater to the burgeoning Amanita industry ACS Laboratory, the largest hemp and cannabis testing facility in the Eastern U.S., launched a comprehensive Amanita mushroom testing program. ACS Laboratory ha now expanded its testing scope from cannabis and hemp to mushrooms and Kratom. As Amanita mushrooms gain popularity for their unique psychoactive effects and unregulated ingredients, ACS Laboratory believes it’s crucial to accurately quantify their strength, purity and more importantly the absence of psilocybin, psilocin and contaminants that a DEA-licensed lab can provide. The facility’s testing capabilities include Amanita muscaria and Amanita pantherina species, enabling…

$80 Million FLORA Ventures™ Launches Backed by Top Investors to Invest in Sustainable Agri-Food Technology Startups FLORA Ventures™ announces the launch of its $80 million fund and its first close with commitments of $50 million, becoming the largest agri-food venture capital headquartered in Israel . And, according to IVC data, it is the largest new Israeli VC fund to complete a first close in 2023 across all tech investment sectors. FLORA Ventures invests in early-stage startups from two of the leading agrifood ecosystems, Israel and Europe, that are building a healthier, more sustainable and resilient agrifood system; and supports these businesses on a global scale. The fund’s model is unique…

Kalipayan Farm, Alfonso Women’s Council, and SEARCA collaborates Philippines, Kalipayan Farm a social enterprise offering farm-to-fork solutions through farm input, fresh and processed goods, farm development consultancy, and education and wellness programs. Through these programs, the farm aims to develop family farm communities. They have worked with communities in Bulacan, Leyte, and Laguna in the Philippines; and are now actively supporting Alfonso, Cavite, Philippines, particularly its women’s council, through the Tanim Farm program. The Tanim Farm program aims to integrate academe, government, and private sectors’ technical knowledge and experiences on sustainable farming to document and impart best practices with beginning…

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) on August 15 issued a directive on developing rice export markets and stabilising the domestic market amidst unpredictable changes in the global rice market to implement the Prime Minister’s instruction on promoting rice production and sustainable export, ensuring national food security. Accordingly, the MIT has instructed the market management sector to closely monitor rice prices to ensure balance of export and domestic consumption, inspect supply sources and selling prices to prevent speculation and price manipulation, as well as prevent the transportation and trading of rice of unclear origin and strictly deal with any…

For Rainbow Trout in Chiba, Japan FRD aims to produce 3,500 metric tons of trout annually starting in 2027. FRD Japan Co., Ltd. has decided to construct a commercial land-based aquaculture plant for trout farming in Chiba, Japan. With the operation of the Commercial Plant, FRD aims to produce 3,500 metric tons of trout annually starting in 2027. In addition, FRD will raise funds through a third-party allocation of new shares and loans using its framework for blue sustainability finance. The funds to be raised will be used for the construction of the Commercial Plant, as well as for working…

APA24, three-day international conference and exhibition convene entrepreneurs from the 11th of June to the 14th of June 2024. Asian Pacific Aquaculture 2024 (APA2024) will draw thousands of international attendees to Indonesia in 2024. The APA24, three-day international conference and exhibition will be held at the Grand City Convention and Exhibition Surabaya, Indonesia from the 11th of June to the 14th of June 2024. The theme of the conference has been chosen to be “Aquaculture –Driving the Blue Economy”. The ASIAN PACIFIC AQUACULTURE 2024 will be organized in collaboration between World Aquaculture Society -Asian Pacific Chapter (WAS-APC) and hosted by…

The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Roadmap builds consensus on developing an Australian sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, and supports the commercial aviation industry’s commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 A new roadmap released by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO and Boeing Australia provides a moment-in-time opportunity for Australia to build a sovereign sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry. Domestic jet fuel demand is expected to rise by 75% by 2050. Unlike conventional jet fuel, SAF is produced from renewable sources – like agricultural waste, animal fats and vegetable oils – and significantly reduces carbon emissions over the fuel’s life-cycle making it…

Proposes prevention and control measures for the Northeast region In China’s Jixi City, Heilongjiang Province, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs held an on-site meeting to discuss the prevention and control of major autumn grain pests and diseases. Minister proposed several measures to improve monitoring and early warning, strengthen classified guidance, make good use of the farming season, and ensure “worms grabbing food” to ensure a bumper harvest. In Northeast China, autumn grain diseases and insect pests are now in a critical period for prevention and control. Agricultural and rural departments in the Northeast attach great importance to the…

Australia’s barley exports to China peaked at 6.3 million tonnes in 2016-17 before falling to negligible levels once the duties were imposed in 2020. The Australian grains industry applauds China’s decision to remove the Antidumping (AD) and Countervailing Duties (CVD) imposed on Australian barley exports to China. Grain Trade Australia (GTA) CEO Pat O’Shannassy said “China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) have determined that due to a change in industry circumstances that lifting the AD and CVD duties would be the public interest. In resuming the strong and mutually beneficial relationship between China’s barley industry and Australia’s, this announcement is a…

MoU signed between PCA and CFOP-CONFED to promote collaboration, and expand the reach of support services of the PCA A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked by the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) with the Confederation of Coconut Farmer’s Organizations of the Philippines (CCFOP-CONFED) and the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM) on August 9, 2023, at the PCA Auditorium in Quezon City, to revitalize the Philippine coconut industry and increase farmers’ incomes and drive economic development. The MoU signed between PCA and CFOP-CONFED, represented by its Executive Director Charles Avila, along with PRRM, represented by President Edicio dela Torre, seeks to…