Author: Hithaishi CB

Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) to intensify industry modernization and to invest in new technologies ensuring resilience in coconut sector Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. instructed the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) to intensify the implementation of the development plan for industry modernization and to invest in new technologies to ensure the resilience of the coconut sector. Speaking during the 50th anniversary celebration of the PCA, the President said “So, the PCA must intensify the implementation of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan to accelerate the modernization of the coconut industry and to improve the lives of our coconut farmers…

ADAMA receives registration for Sierra®, the first Off-Patent, self-produced Saflufenacil-based product in Australia ADAMA Ltd., a leading global crop protection company, announces the registration of Sierra®, its self-produced Saflufenacil-based herbicide formulation, the first off-patent product based on this active ingredient, in Australia. Sierra®, powered by ADAMA’s unique formulation technology platform, provides farmers with a critical resistance management tool for improved knockdown of annual grass and broadleaf weeds in various crop and non-crop situations, while maximizing efficiency and minimizing loss of valuable soil moisture. Sierra’s® superior and consistent performance in comparison to existing solutions has been confirmed by more than 100…

To effectively deliver microfinance services to rural communities, the program will leverage mobile technology and digital platforms. Philippines Bangsamoro lawmakers are working together for the enactment of Parliament Bill No. 184, or the Bangsamoro Agricultural Microfinance Act of 2023, a measure seeking to provide small-scale farmers and fisherfolks with access to credit, adequate infrastructure, market linkages, and other support services to boost their farm production and income. The proponents of the bill include Parliament Members Amilbahar Mawalllil, Atty. Rasol Mitmug Jr., Atty. Sittie Fahanie Uy-Oyod, Hashemi Dilangalen, and Hamid Malik. Aiming to effectively deliver microfinance services to rural communities, the…

Collaborates with Royal Dairy Farm to demonstrates that Dairy can be a sustainable source of nutrition Nestlé Health Science, a leader in the science of nutrition, is collaborating with Royal Dairy farm in Washington state to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions through climate smart farming practices. Together, Royal Dairy and Nestlé Health Science are aligned on four key areas of environmentally-focused innovation—cow feed, manure management, renewable energy, and regenerative agriculture – to show how dairy milk can be a sustainable source of nutrition. To help bring this sustainable source of nutrition to families, Royal Dairy joins Nestlé Health Science’s family of dairy suppliers for Carnation Breakfast…

New online platform Virtual Dealer developed by Valley® breaks barriers and democratizes irrigation technology in any region of Latin America Valley Latin America, a leader in advancing agricultural productivity, announces yet another innovation in a remarkable year for technology investments. In June, Valley launched its Virtual Dealer program, which provides remote assistance through an online representative experience with agility and autonomy. Agricultural productivity and precision farming technologies have been advanced by Valley® Irrigation, a Valmont® Company. The Valmont Group is a world leader in developing critical infrastructure and increasing agricultural productivity. In addition to reaching a broad range of producers,…

Digital Technology Helps Mauritius to Become a Global Pioneer in the Field of Coral Reef Conservation, Research, and Education Huawei Mauritius, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and EcoMode Society has embarked on a new phase of the Tech4Nature Mauritius project to study species’ reproductive success in a restored area of reef in Mauritius. The new phase directly follows a key project milestone achieved in June in which the partners, supported by the local community, successfully transplanted 25,000 coral fragments cultivated in coral nurseries to a degraded area of the reef ecosystem in Pointe-aux-Feuilles, a 20-km2 site off the east coast of Mauritius. This project is…

Initiation of new reforestation projects in Brazil, India, Vietnam, Ghana and Rwanda, in addition to existing projects such as Australia and Indonesia AstraZeneca, the global biopharmaceutical company has announced a $400 million investment in its forest program (AZ Forest), committing to plant 200 million trees by 2030 and ensuring that they Can survive for a long time. This investment will be used in new or expanded projects in countries such as Brazil, India, Vietnam, Ghana and Rwanda to help AstraZeneca’s climate action, restore natural ecology, promote biodiversity, and enhance ecological and community resilience. Covering more than 100,000 hectares of land worldwide.…

Collaborates with the Danish Technological Institute (DTI) to make chlorella-based, vegan-friendly ice cream Singapore based, Netherlands B2B food tech company Sophie’s BioNutrients has collaborated with the Danish Technological Institute (DTI) to produce its first chlorella-based ice cream. Sophie’s specializes in microalgae innovations – its previous breakthroughs include the world’s first algae-based milk and cheddar cheese. Made with Sophie’s dairy-free Chlorella Protein Concentrate, the new vegan ice cream boasts a complete nutritional panel, with more B12 and iron than most dairy and plant-based alternatives. Sophie’s Chlorella Protein is a neutral-hued microalgae flour naturally cultivated from Chlorella vulgaris. The company states the Chlorella vulgaris strains it uses are US GRAS and European…

The fossil fuel-free Aigen Element helps farmers reduce chemicals in food, and improve human and planetary health Aigen, a Seattle-based agricultural technology startup, unveiled a groundbreaking autonomous, scalable robotics platform, powered entirely by solar and wind energy. Leveraging proprietary, quantized AI, the Aigen Element service is the only farming solution that decreases fossil fuel use, while also providing farmers with invaluable real-time field insights, increased time savings, and reduced costs. Aigen connects farmers to breakthrough technologies, decarbonize agriculture, and improve human and planetary health. “Aigen was founded on the idea that there should be an alternative to the fossil fuels and pesticides…

Targets to provide up-to-date monitoring on global prices, futures markets and fertiliser outlook through the Agriculture Market Information System (AMIS) The Australian government has committed $250,000 to promote a global initiative focused on improving agricultural market intelligence in order to benefit farmers and exporters. Government aims to support greater price transparency across the food supply chain and predictable agricultural trade. Speaking from the 43rd session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation conference in Rome, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt said “Australia’s new funding contribution would provide up-to-date monitoring on global prices, futures markets and fertiliser outlook through…