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Exclusive partnerships with OneAg and Vantage NSW bring Retrofit autonomy systems to farmers across Australia Sabanto, a leader in agricultural autonomy, announced its expansion into the Australian agriculture market. Through exclusive partnerships with OneAg and Vantage NSW, Sabanto will provide farmers with retrofit autonomy systems that convert existing tractors into fully autonomous machines, boosting operational efficiency and productivity without the high costs of new equipment. “Australia’s agricultural sector is highly innovative, and we’re eager to partner with local experts to deliver affordable autonomy to farmers,” said Craig Rupp, CEO and Founder of Sabanto. “Together with OneAg and Vantage NSW, we’re…

Move will significantly boost Australia’s $500 million blueberry industry Australia is opening new opportunities for its blueberry producers through a landmark agreement that secures market access to export the fruit to Vietnam. This trade deal, projected to generate approximately $22 million over five years, highlights the growing demand for Australian agricultural products in international markets and underscores the country’s efforts to strengthen its export capabilities. The agreement is another major win for Australian producers and will also create access to Vietnamese pomelos for Australian consumers. Work on securing this two-way agreement commenced in 2022 and stands as a testament to…

Vietnam’s dairy market was valued at USD 5.71 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 13.37 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 9.5% from 2025 to 2033. Appier, an AI-native SaaS company specializing in advanced AdTech and MarTech solutions, announced a strategic partnership with VitaDairy, Vietnam’s leading immunity-focused dairy brand. The collaboration was launched with a project kick-off ceremony, marking the start of a joint journey to harness Appier’s AI innovation in accelerating VitaDairy’s digital growth and enhancing customer engagement across its diversified channels. According to IMARC Group, Vietnam’s dairy market was valued at USD 5.71 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 13.37 billion by 2033, with a…

Leaders review potential collaboration, like opening market access for Malaysian agricultural products to Kazakhstan Malaysia and Kazakhstan have committed to strengthening cooperation in agriculture and food security, including bilateral trade and research and development (R&D). Kazakhstan’s Trade and Integration Minister Arman Shakkaliyev met with Malaysia’s Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) and discussed potential cooperation in the agri-food sector and agricultural technology. This included opportunities for joint R&D between the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) and research institutions in Kazakhstan. Both parties also saw significant potential in the agricultural production…

Flagship food program–“P20 Benteng Bigas , Meron Na!” Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. led the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) visit to Batanes, one of the northernmost provinces of the Philippines, to roll out critical support for the local farming and fishing communities. The visit marked the official launch of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s flagship food program–“P20 Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”–in the province, along with the distribution of over P13 million worth of agricultural and fisheries interventions aimed at boosting production and strengthening local livelihoods. “The P20 Rice Project is proof of the President’s compassion for every Filipino…

A key focus of the bilateral talks was increasing Philippine agricultural exports to Japan. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Japanese Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Shinjiro Koizumi met on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Agriculture and Forestry Ministers Meeting to discuss deeper bilateral cooperation in agriculture, including enhanced trade, technology transfer, and sustainability efforts. A key focus of the bilateral talks was increasing Philippine agricultural exports to Japan. Secretary Tiu Laurel requested improved market access for Philippine pomelo and reiterated the country’s long-standing appeal for the elimination of tariffs on fresh bananas, which currently face…

Transforming Opportunities for support ingredient SMEs Fi Asia 2025 concluded with unprecedented success, demonstrating its  continued role as an indispensable platform for anyone in the food ingredients industry in Asia  and beyond. Building on the momentum of Fi Asia Thailand 2023, this year’s edition saw  international participation rise by an astonishing 40%, with total attendees of 23,750 reaffirming its growing global appeal and influence.  Transforming Opportunities into Results Over three dynamic days, Fi Asia 2025 generated an impressive more than THB 3.4 billion in business value, underlining its significance as a vital catalyst for industry growth. The event provided unparalleled opportunities…

Nemora FP™ prevents eggs from hatching to protect yield without harming plants Farmers have a new weapon against soybean cyst nematode, biotrinsic® Nemora FP™, an EPA registered soybean bionematicide seed treatment from Indigo Ag, Inc. Available for Spring planting, Nemora’s anti-hatch technology helps manage nematode pressure while maintaining strong yield potential—without phytotoxicity or halo effects seen with some chemical standards. “Nemora is designed to colonize soybean roots and shoots early and persist through the season,” said Jon Giebel, Ph.D.- VP North America Commercial- Biologicals at Indigo Ag. “In trials, it delivered improved plant health metrics and compelling yield potential while…

These five new virtual power purchase agreements will help reduce emissions from the agri-food sector while injecting solar energy into Europe’s most carbon-intensive electricity grid. Two global agribusiness giants, Mars and Cargill, announced their contribution to the development of more than 224 MWac* of new renewable energy capacity in Poland through five virtual power purchase agreements (PPAs). These contracts were signed with GoldenPeaks Capital, one of the fastest-growing independent renewable energy producers in Europe. This partnership builds on existing renewable energy initiatives between Mars and Cargill and represents a new way for customers and suppliers to collaborate on climate action. The two…

The project supports the Crop Development Strategy to 2030, Vision 2050, the Project on Developing Key Fruit Trees to 2025 and 2030, and directly supports Son La Provincial Planning from 2021-2030 Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Environment coordinated with the Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) has launched the Project “Digital monitoring of VietGAP compliance in the fruit value chain of smallholder farmers in the Northwest for high-quality domestic markets and potential export markets.” (Project AGB/2022/114) The project is funded by the Australian Government, with a total value of 2.1 million Australian dollars (about 35 billion VND), the Fruit…