Author: Hithaishi CB

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…

The 37th World Flower Council Summit is scheduled to take place in Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, from September 8 – 12, marking the first event to be held in Vietnam. The 37th World Flower Council Summit is scheduled to take place in Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, from September 8 – 12, marking the first event to be held in Vietnam. Themed “Vietnam-Blooming with timeless charm”, the event is expected to see more than 500 delegates who are famous designers, experts, flower arrangement artists, and scientists from more than…

Chevron is a carbon sink leading a pilot project for soil carbon sequestration covering a combined 80,000 hectares of planted and grazing area in Western Australia. Chevron Corporation, through its subsidiaries Chevron Australia New Energy Pvt Ltd. and Chevron Australia Pvt. announced an investment in Australia’s first nature-based carbon offset project. Chevron is a carbon sink leading a pilot project for soil carbon sequestration covering a combined 80,000 hectares of planted and grazing area in Western Australia. (Carbon Sync) . Chevron will also participate in a multi-year research project with Deakin University’s Blue Carbon Lab to examine the potential for CO2 sequestration in Western…

To enhance field management and disaster prevention and mitigation, soybeans have been released to encourage strong plants, strong populations, and drum-enhancing grains. High temperatures and droughts have occurred in North and Southwest China since the spring sowing, causing local rainstorms and floods, and some soybeans were sown at a high density, leading to weak growth and soft stems, as well as late defertilization, lodging, and reduced yields. National Agricultural Technology Extension Service Center, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs’ Scientific Fertilization Expert Guidance Group, developed technical guidance on soybean management to promote strong plants, strong populations,…

The two OsRALF peptides are essential for pollen tube germination and elongation, a vital step in the fertilization of rice crops Double fertilization is a complex mechanism in flowering plants, wherein two sperm cells fuse with the embryo sac. To achieve this, pollens released from anthers must interact with the plant’s stigma, hydrate, and germinate into pollen tubes. Thus, pollen tube germination and elongation are crucial for double fertilization, which, in turn, influences the grain yield of crop plants. The fertilization process requires peptide hormones called rapid alkalinization factors (RALFs), which are involved in signal transduction. Studies have shown that…