Author: Hithaishi CB

The Planning and Monitoring Service, Financial and Management Service, and Field Operations Service collaborated to develop the evaluation criteria Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has called on officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to fast-track the implementation of critical projects and ensure the actual disbursement of funds, rather than merely obligating them. A directive issued by Secretary Tiu Laurel at the end of April during DA’s Management Committee (ManCom) meeting stressed the urgency of delivering results, particularly for key programs such as P20-per-kilo rice, the construction of cold storage facilities, streamlining guidelines for the Daily Price Index,…

AutoStore and OnePointOne fully automate Opollo Farm together to reimagine fresh produce delivery in cities The AutoStoreTM concept is used in an automated warehouse near Phoenix, Arizona, to grow thousands of herbs and vegetables inside robotic bins, moving smoothly throughout a towering, Rubik’s cube-like grid.Opollo Farm is a fully automated vertical farming system built by AutoStore and OnePointOne. In a precision-controlled environment, robots move crops and adjust their positions to deliver the right amount of water and nutrients. A harvest-ready crop of greens can be grown in just 15 days, about half the time of traditional farming, and just a…

Taiwan Pineapples are sweeter than the average MD2 variants and increases the potential for buy-in locally In Taiwan, the Golden Diamond pineapple is produced in Guanmiao District, one of the country’s most famous pineapple production regions due to its hilly terrain, acidic red sandy soil, and hilly terrain. In contrast to MD2 pineapples, which are the most common pineapple variety found in Singapore, Golden Diamond pineapples are finer in texture, contain less fibre and have a sweeter and juicier taste, along with a soft, fully edible core. According to Wu Wen-ling, director of the Consular Division of the Taipei Economic…

Facilitates agricultural cooperation and improve market access for key export products from both countries A roundtable discussion held in London on May 13 brought together government officials, industry leaders, and businesses from both Vietnam and the UK to explore the current state, demand, and growth potential of bilateral agricultural trade. Around 40 agricultural producers, processors, logisticians, and traders attended the event, along with representatives from UK agricultural associations. Vietnam’s poultry industry potential, consumer preferences, import-export regulations, and strategies for distributing Vietnamese food and produce in UK supermarket chains were discussed during the meetings. Agri-food imports from the UK total $67…

The MAFRA has been striving to expand market access for K-smart farms The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) of the Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Municipality (MM) of the State of Qatar held the second meeting of the ROK-Qatar Smart Farm Cooperation Committee in the Rural Development Administration (RDA), South Korea.  The ROK-Qatar Smart Farm Cooperation Committee is a director general-level working committee, operated based on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on smart farm cooperation amended and signed between the two countries in October 2023. The Republic of Korea and the State of Qatar have…

Novonesis Co-Hosts Partnering Day 2025 in Singapore to advance Biosolutions for a Sustainable Future Novonesis, a world-leading biosolutions company, co-hosted its “Unlocking Value for a Sustainable Future” Partnering Day 2025 in Singapore together with Novo Holdings and Flagship Pioneering. The event focused on reshaping the agriculture and food industries through biosolutions and resource recycling. Leaders from food, agri-business, and waste management explored resource optimisation, while industry executives exchanged insights into scaling innovative biosolutions. Investors identified high-growth opportunities in biosolutions and circular economy models for sustainable business impact. The Partnering Day 2025 provided a platform for leaders in business, capital, and…

Company aims to develop a bird flu vaccine with rapid mass production and variant responsiveness. SK bioscience, a global innovative vaccine and biotech company committed to promoting human health from prevention to cure, today announced that it has been selected for the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA)’s Priority Infectious Disease Pandemic Preparedness Rapid R&D Support Program. This government-led initiative aims to develop vaccines against avian influenza – identified as a high-risk candidate for the next pandemic. SK bioscience was chosen for its proven technological capabilities as the only domestic company to have commercialized cell-culture-based vaccines for both influenza and COVID-19.…

The company will be supported by Singapore EDB’s Carbon Project Development Grant, which aims to help companies working on early-stage, Article 6-aligned credit generation. Climate Bridge International is a new, Singapore-headquartered joint venture between Climate Bridge Group, one of China’s largest independent carbon project developers, and climate finance leaders Alvin Lim and Tan Chin Hwee. The company will develop and finance carbon projects globally, focusing on countries that are aligned with Singapore’s international carbon market strategy, including those that have signed implementation agreements or MoUs with Singapore. The company will be supported by Singapore EDB’s Carbon Project Development Grant, which aims…

The Company Forecasts Strong Growth in 2025 Driven by Supply Chain and KFC Franchise Expansion Nisun International Enterprise Development Group Co., Ltd , a technology-driven organization focused on transforming supply chain and agricultural logistics, today announced the signing of a USD $50 million corn supply agreement with Sichuan Yingdafeng Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. Under the agreement, Yingdafeng will supply high-quality yellow corn over a 12-month period. All shipments will comply with national food safety and quality standards, supporting Nisun International’s expanding role in China’s agricultural supply chain. “This agreement enhances our sourcing capabilities and reflects our commitment to building a resilient and efficient agricultural supply…

Businesses from Vietnam and Japan signed numerous MoUs aimed at developing a cooperation ecosystem in innovation and high-tech industries on the sidelines of a forum in Hanoi on Monday. Nguyen Thanh Binh, deputy CEO of Vietnamese conglomerate T&T Group, told the forum that her group is collaborating with Japanese partners on several green energy projects. For instance, T&T is partnering with Japan’s Marubeni Corporation to jointly research and develop offshore wind power projects with a total capacity of 3,000-4,000 MW in the Gulf of Tonkin. The Vietnam-Japan forum on cooperation in strategic industries, high technology, green transition, and semiconductors was…