Author: Hithaishi CB

Fluorescent quantum dot nano fertilizer (QDNF) are designed to be pesticide, herbicide, or as an antibacterial residue sensor to absorb nutrients from both the soil and leaves Japan headquartered Green Science Alliance has developed a fluorescent fertilizer using super tiny materials (0.5–9 nm) called fluorescent quantum dot nano fertilizer (QDNF). QDNF are prepared in any forms such as pesticide, herbicide, or as an antibacterial residue sensor. QDNF can also be a carrier of essential metal ( Zn, Cu, and Fe) into plants. A fluorescent plant (Japanese Musterd Greens) has been grown from seeds using QDNF. Dr. Ryohei Mori, CEO of…

The Philippine’s Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has announced the construction of farm-to-market roads (FMR) as a commitment to serve agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs). DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III conveyed that the “permanent and uniformed markers will soon be installed for every FMRs to be constructed in the countryside under the DAR’s Sustainable and Resilient Agrarian Reform Communities (SuRe ARCs) project”. “Permanent markers would be initially established in FMRs currently being implemented, but soon, they would become permanent fixtures in various basic rural infrastructure projects of the DAR, which also include, among others, bridges, postharvest and irrigation facilities” added DAR…

GRDC injects $1 million into the Wagga Wagga Agricultural Research Facility (WWARF) to support capacity-building for the Australian grains research sector On Feb 14, Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute, located in New South Wales opened a new facility ‘The Wagga Wagga Agricultural Research Facility (WWARF)’ strengthening the partnership among Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) under Grains Agronomy and Pathology Partnership (GAPP). GRDC has invested $1 million into the WWARF to support capacity-building for the Australian grains research sector. The facility specializes in R&D associated with plant breeding, soil science, and crop nutrition. The state-of-the-art technology…

Tetracore’s VetAlert™ Diagnostic Test kits are the only USDA licensed PCR kits for ASF and FMD Tetracore, Inc., a biotechnology company that develops infectious disease diagnostics and assays, has partnered with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to supply PCR kits for both African Swine Fever (ASF) and Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). Kits are procured to stockpile in National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank to prepare for an unforeseen outbreak of high-consequence Foreign Animal Disease (FAD). The VetAlert™ ASF and FMD Diagnostic Test kits have been updated using contemporary viral sequences, to…

The Philippine’s Department of Science and Technology (DOST 4-A) in Calabarzon collaborates with Bukidamara Agri Farm to automate nutrient solution dosing, climate sensing, and drip irrigation The Philippine’s Department of Science and Technology (DOST 4-A) in Calabarzon has launched a fully automated greenhouse technology with PHP3 million funding support by the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) of DOST CALABARZON through PSTO-Quezon. The automated greenhouse system provides automatic dosing of nutrient solution and automatic climate sensing for the detection of temperature and lighting, ensuring appropriate and timely irrigation and fertigation management, thereby maintaining a consistent growing environment for the optimum crop…

Leading Harvest, an organization dedicated to improving agricultural sustainability and efficiency, has welcomed Vestaron as a member. North Carolina, based Vestaron, a leading producer of peptide-based bioinsecticides is now a Program Supporter of Leading Harvest, an organization that promotes sustainability and efficiency across the agricultural value chain. Ben Cicora SVP Sales & Marketing for Vestaronc said “Our peptides provide a safe and effective alternative to traditional chemical pesticides, and we look forward to collaborating with other members of Leading Harvest to continue driving innovation in the agricultural sector.” Leading Harvest is a nonprofit organization committed to providing educational programs and…

An unique and first ocean carbon sink index insurance policy for marine ecosystem protection that also compensates losses due to natural disasters China headquartered, Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance (Ping An P&C) has launched its first ocean carbon sink index insurance policy in the city of Dalian, China. This is Ping An P&C’s first venture into the field of ocean carbon sink. This follows Ping An P&C’s pilot of the forest carbon sink remote sensing index insurance in 2021. The ocean carbon sink index insurance provides carbon sink risk protection with RMB400,000 for 13.3 mu (8,866.67 square meters) of…

Weather-proof design ensuring high reliability and energy yield in harsh environments and prevents water intrusion risks Trina Solar Energy Development Pte. Ltd., the global provider of cleaner energy solutions has designed novel high performance modules to generate electricity from a 100MW fishery Photovoltaic (PV) project. Installed over fish ponds in Taishan, Guangdong, China, this project modules with high energy yields and high reliability can withstand harsh maritime environments and deliver great economic value. This project fosters fisheries and generates electricity. The built-in weather-proof designs avoid water intrusion risks and have proven to withstand rigorous mechanical load tests in the laboratory…

Regional firm Loam Bio receives $5.8 million to develop Carbonbuilder microbial technology that aids plants in storing carbon naturally, thereby enhancing soil’s ability to retain moisture Australia is investing $9.3 million in soil technology that could help Australian farmers increase soil carbon in cropping systems, improve soil health and resilience, and diversify farm income. Regional company Loam Bio is developing technology to store carbon in agricultural soils.The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is funding the innovation. The CEFC has already invested $5.8 million in Loam, taking its total investment to $15.1 million. Increased soil carbon helps soil to retain more…

Encourages the construction of agricultural infrastructure, advances agricultural science, technology, and equipment, and fosters the development of rural industries On 13 Feb, China unveiled its “No. 1 central document” for 2023, outlining nine tasks in comprehensively promoting rural vitalization. Since 2004, China has prioritized agriculture and rural development for 20 consecutive years. The document called for enhanced efforts to stabilize production and ensure supply of grain and important agricultural products, to boost the construction of agricultural infrastructure, to strengthen support for agricultural science, technology and equipment, to consolidate and expand the achievements of poverty alleviation, and to promote the high-quality…