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SOCFIN selects KOLTIVA to implement a traceability system ensuring compliance with the European UnionDeforestation Regulation (EUDR) across its rubber supply chain in Ivory Coast and Liberia. The Socfin Group, a global leader in sustainable rubber production headquartered in Luxembourg, has partnered with KOLTIVA to implement a robust traceability system and ensure compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This collaboration is one of SOCFIN’s key strategies to maintain seamless market access to the EU while reinforcing its supply chain transparency. Through this strategic partnership, KOLTIVA provides an integrated digital solution, equipping some of SOCFIN’s factories with an advanced platform…

The project aims to empower local farmers by providing insights into managing passionfruit as a high-value, climate-resilient crop New Zealand scientists are collaborating with over 70 farmers in rural Vietnam to enhance passionfruit production. The Plant and Food Research team from New Zealand has partnered with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the Viet Nam Climate-Smart Fruit Value Chain project, known as VietFruit, for more than two years. This initiative focuses on improving passionfruit cultivation and post-harvest practices in Sơn La province and Gia Lai in Vietnam. The project aims to empower local farmers by providing insights into managing passionfruit…

To achieve modern agricultural clusters, bilateral cooperation can also include trade and agricultural technology. Indonesia and Japan expressed their readiness to explore cooperation in agricultural technology to mitigate the risks posed by climate change, said Indonesian Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman. The cooperation was marked by a meeting between Sulaiman and Japanese Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF), Eto Taku, in Jakarta. “Currently, the most important aspect is cooperation in technology to mitigate the risks of climate change,” Sulaiman stated at the press conference. He noted that several countries are facing challenges in the agricultural sector due to global…

Protocol signed to open Chinese market to Australian mainland apples Apple and Pear Australia Ltd (APAL) announced that the Australian apple industry has reached a significant milestone, with a new biosecurity protocol now signed to allow mainland apples to be exported to China. The agreement, signed by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and the General Administration of Customs, China in Canberra, marks a significant step forward for Australian growers looking to expand into viable international markets. Following several years of positive dialogue and engagement, exports of Australian mainland apples to China are set to commence in the 2026…

East China Boosts spring farming with smart agriculture Shizhong District of Zaozhuang City in east China’s Shandong Province is harnessing smart agriculture technologies to enhance spring farming efficiency, with its 600-mu (40-hectare) Wonong Smart Agricultural Industrial Park leading the transformation. The park’s tomato crops, now entering harvest season, have achieved an 80 percent reduction in water use and a 30 percent yield increase through precision irrigation and nutrient systems. Equipped with integrated water-fertilization and digital temperature-control systems, the park’s greenhouses use sensors to monitor real-time environmental data, including temperature, humidity, and light. Farmers remotely adjust irrigation, ventilation, and climate settings via smartphones, enabling “cloud-based…

Introduced greenhouse small-fruit tomatoes, a disease-resistant tomato rootstock variety called “Tainan No. 1,” and a small fruit tomato variety called “Tainan No. 25” Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture Tainan Agricultural Improvement Station announced three important research and development results to strengthen the sustainable development of greenhouse small-fruit tomatoes. Among them are integrated pest management techniques (IPM) for greenhouse tomatoes, a disease-resistant tomato rootstock variety called “Tainan No. 1,” and a small fruit tomato variety called “Tainan No. 25” that is resistant to storage and transportation. By integrating all the technical components and applications, the industry will be able to enhance its…

The adoption of drone technology has saved approximately 222 million tons of water and reduced 30.87 tons of carbon emissions. The new findings from DJI Agriculture, revealed a maturing global industry built around agricultural drones that’s poised for the next phase of growth. Increasingly, regional aviation authorities are implementing friendlier policies to accelerate precision farming and smarter crop protection technologies worldwide. The studies suggests that, standardization for pilot training has also driven an influx of young people and women. At the end of 2024, 400,000 DJI Agriculture drones were estimated to be in use globally, up 90% from 2020. The…

Key role in creating a bridge between Taiwan’s agricultural industry and world markets Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture held an event related to Australian agricultural experience, April 29 in the southern county of Pingtung, highlighting government commitment to promoting a collaborative relationship that prioritizes local producers’ needs and increases the experience of domestic personnel to compete in international markets. Organized by the MOA Department of International Affairs, the physical and virtual event brought over 130 academics, business representatives, experts and officials together. Sharing their observations during the event were delegation members to the 19th Taiwan-Australia Agricultural Meeting; and Evoke AG, an Asia…

The future wind park is expected to generate around 1 TWh of electricity per year and will help decarbonise industries by supplying green energy volumes Wind with Purpose (WWP), a Perth-based onshore and offshore wind developer, has tied up with compatriot Quenda Wind Power Pty Ltd (QWP), a subsidiary of Japanese trader Sumitomo Corp, to jointly advance an over 300-MW wind project in Western Australia. The Marradong Wind Farm that will be built southeast of Boddington, in Western Australia’s South West region, will help decarbonise industries by supplying green energy volumes, WWP. Together with QWP it will now work towards…

The initiative aims to accelerate industry-wide compliance with MSPO 2.0, which came into effect on Jan 1, 2025. The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) has launched a nationwide campaign, Jom MSPO 2.0, featuring structured training programmes, engagement sessions, and on-the-ground support to help industry players — particularly smallholders, estate owners, and plantation operators — achieve full certification under the enhanced MSPO 2.0 standard. The campaign began in Bintulu, Sarawak, on April 24, with MSPO identifying a pool of qualified external trainers. This allows industry associations to access these experts for member training without additional administrative burden. The campaign was launched…