Author: Hithaishi CB

Explores new export opportunities, attract investments, and strengthen bilateral trade Fiji’s agricultural sector took center stage in the recent Fiji–New Zealand Business Mission 2025 event. This strategic mission aimed to unlock new export opportunities, attract investments, and strengthen bilateral trade, with a particular focus on agriculture. The delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Communications, Hon. Manoa Kamikamica, will include representatives from the agricultural sector, alongside manufacturing and services. Key events, including the Fiji Business Forum 2025, was held in Wellington and Auckland to promote trade and investment opportunities that…

Hedgepoint Global Markets points out how climate uncertainties and strategic adjustments in the main players (China, USA, Brazil and Argentina) will impact prices and trade flows next year. The global soybean and vegetable oil market is a critical sector in the agricultural and food industries, playing a pivotal role in global trade, nutrition, and economic development. Soybean oil, a key product in this market, is widely used in cooking, food processing, and as a biofuel, while other vegetable oils like palm, sunflower, and canola oil also contribute significantly to the market’s diversity and demand. The market is influenced by various…

Pegasus Capital Advisors and SDG Digital Transformation Lab partners to release Digital Social Vulnerability Index with initial focus on extreme heat and drought in India, Indonesia, Kenya, and Ethiopia AI-driven predictive analytics and innovative solutions are taking center stage in the fight against climate vulnerability. In a significant development, Pegasus Capital Advisors has partnered with the SDG Digital Transformation Lab to release the Digital Social Vulnerability Index, a tool designed to address critical challenges posed by climate change. Meanwhile, new collaborations with the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) at UC Berkeley are driving advancements in AI-based predictive analytics to foster innovations in agriculture,…

On the occasion of 75th diplomatic relations anniversary both countries discussed import and export of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products between the two countries Vietnam Minister Tran Duc Thang, along with several leaders of units under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), held a working session with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), represented by Deputy Commissioner General Zhao Zenglian. At the outset of the meeting, Mr. Zhao Zenglian emphasized the long-standing, friendly, and good cooperative relationship between Viet Nam and China. “This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, with…

Establishes the world’s first efficient genetic transformation system for the maize induction line Hi3 Origin Agritech Ltd. , a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, announced that its pioneering corn haploid induction line Hi3 gene editing technology has been selected as one of the Top 10 Major Progresses in Chinese Agricultural Science for 2025 by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. This prestigious recognition underscores Origin’s leadership in agricultural biotechnology and highlights the transformative potential of its research to drive commercial advances in crop yields and sustainability. The selection process, organized by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences’ Agricultural Information Institute, aims…

The optimized full spectrum supports vigorous growth and healthy plant structure throughout both the vegetative and generative phases Cree LED, a Penguin Solutions brand, and SANlight GmbH, Schruns, Austria, announced a partnership under which SANlight will use Cree LED’s J Series® products in its new STIXX-Series luminaires. Developed for applications with limited space, the STIXX fixtures feature a slim, space-saving design with module efficiency of up to 3.1 μmol/J. Backed by LM-80 testing with TM-21 lifetimes exceeding 53,000 hours, the luminaires deliver exceptional reliability and long service life. Advanced secondary optics not only direct light with maximum efficiency to the canopy, but also…

Major progress in positioning Taiwan’s rural landscapes as climate solutions: Sorghum rotation supports biodiversity, strengthens soil carbon sequestration, and contributes to long-term landscape resilience As global attention intensifies ahead of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), Taiwan’s Syuejia District’s sorghum contract-farming program has announced major progress in positioning Taiwan’s rural landscapes as climate solutions. The Syuejia Plain in Tainan, once part of the historic Tao-Feng Inland Sea and now a coastal agricultural region, is a key area for climate adaptation and sustainable rural development in Asia. Traditionally reliant on garlic and shallot farming, the region faces soil challenges…

Five Stakeholders”: Government, Academia, Businesses, Banks, and Farmers affirming Vietnam’s proactive position and deep participation in the global agricultural value chain Hi-tech Agriculture Summit – AgriS Agro Day 2025 successfully brought together more than 500 delegates representing the “Five Stakeholders”: Government, Academia, Businesses, Banks, and Farmers, working in synergy to build a hi-tech, circular agricultural ecosystem, affirming Vietnam’s proactive position and deep participation in the global agricultural value chain. Hi-tech Agriculture Summit – AgriS Agro Day 2025: Comprehensive Synergy, Elevating the Agriculture of the Future – was hosted by the People’s Committee of Tay Ninh Province, co-hosted and co-organized by AgriS (Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa JSC, HOSE: SBT),…

Funding supports winemaking, grape growing, cellar door growth, and tourism boosting a $51.3 billion to the economy Australia has committed $10 million to bolster its world-class wine and cider industry through the latest round of the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grants program. This funding will support 204 recipients across the country, from Tasmania to the Margaret River, enabling businesses to improve operations and draw more visitors to Australia’s renowned wine regions. Now in its seventh round, the program underscores the government’s recognition of the wine industry’s critical role in the national economy. Since its inception, the initiative has encouraged…

PI AgSciences integrates biologics, crop protection, custom synthesis, and manufacturing to deliver innovative solutions for growers worldwide. PI Industries Ltd. (PI) has announced that Plant Health Care Plc (PHC) has rebranded as PI AgSciences, marking a significant step in strengthening its global presence in biologics and sustainable crop solutions. The transition follows PI’s acquisition of PHC in August 2024, including its subsidiaries in the U.S., Brazil, Mexico, and other markets. PI AgSciences, as the global agriculture business of PI Industries, will operate with a global office in St. Louis, Missouri, leveraging the region’s agricultural innovation ecosystem. Regional operations will continue…