Author: Hithaishi CB

Oman Partners with JICA on Master Plan to Boost Dhofar Agriculture Oman has entered into a strategic partnership with Japan to transform the Al Najd area in Dhofar into a vital center for agriculture and food security. The agreement, signed with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), aims to harness the region’s natural resources to strengthen domestic production, attract investment, and generate employment opportunities. The initiative is positioned as a cornerstone of Oman’s long-term strategy to enhance resilience in food supply chains while promoting sustainable development practices. Transforming Al Najd into an Agricultural Hub The master plan focuses on developing…

A new Corteva will differentiate itself for its innovative products, including biologicals, focus on operational excellence, and separation to offer shareholders two compelling investment opportunities Global agriculture technology leader Corteva is splitting the company into two independent, publicly traded companies, one comprising its current Crop Protection business (“New Corteva”) and the other comprising its current Seed business (“SpinCo”). The separation will unleash two distinct market leaders, both farmer-centric, both with technology and innovation at their core and both with operating models and capital allocation priorities tailored to support their respective growth outlooks, strategic directions and value propositions. Upon separation, current Corteva Chair Greg Page…

Unlocking a new frontier in microbial innovation Angel Yeast announced that its subsidiary Xizang Angel Zhufeng Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (Angel Zhufeng), located on the Qing-Zang Plateau, has officially commenced operations at the world’s first high-altitude probiotic production facility. The state-of-the-art plant has completed its first shipment of the Bifidobacterium lactis XZ-BI36 probiotic powder. “Every stage of production is carried out in oxygen-free conditions—setting a new industry benchmark for quality and safety,” said He Hongchao, Assistant General Manager at Angel Zhufeng. “This first shipment also includes Lactiplantibacillus plantarum probiotic powder with viable counts in the trillions. In addition, the company has already…

Rovensa Next, the global leader in biosolutions, is launching Biosolutionize Agriculture, a science-backed campaign that showcases how biosolutions help growers improve performance and profitability, reduce synthetic load and farm more sustainably across crops and climates worldwide. On farms, the results are measurable and often striking. Rovensa Next agronomical trials demonstrate: improved yields under heat and drought, increased fruit weights and quality, and earlier harvests. In soils, benefits include higher phosphorus availability, reduced water usage, enhanced spray efficiency, and farmers cutting synthetic inputs without compromising performance. Addressing a Global Need According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, food systems account for about one third of global greenhouse gas…

Contributing to improving livelihoods and building resilient and sustainable supply chain in the Asia-Pacific region The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement for up to USD75 million with ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. Limited (ECOM), a global integrated supply chain merchant and processor of agricultural commodities , and ECOM Agroindustrial Asia Pte Limited (EAA), one of its group companies. Co-financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The partnership marks a milestone in JICA’s first exclusive working capital loan, as it represents a significant step in strengthening cooperation with key global agricultural trading companies to support Asia’s agricultural and food…

NRGene’s High Resistance seeds now reaching farmers – offering enhanced protection and premium-quality tomatoes NRGene announced the commercial sales of tomato seeds carrying its High Resistance (HR) trait to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) developed in partnership with Philoseeds. These sales follow pilot plots and small-scale sales during the 2024-2025 season in Switzerland and Canada where plants demonstrated strong resistance to ToBRFV, along with premium fruit quality and yields. For the first time, NRGene’s breakthrough resistant genetics are being adopted at commercial scale by growers. Leading the Fight Against ToBRFV ToBRFV has emerged as one of the most serious threats…

EPA registration paves the way for beekeepers to combat a critical threat to pollinator health GreenLight Biosciences announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) registration of Norroa™, the first-ever nature-based treatment specifically designed to combat varroa mites, the leading threat to honey bee colonies. This groundbreaking innovation provides beekeepers with a powerful new tool proven to protect these pollinators, which are critical to U.S. agriculture.   Norroa’s active ingredient, vadescana, leverages RNA interference (RNAi), a natural biological process that precisely targets varroa mites and ultimately stops their reproduction. It is part of the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee’s (IRAC) Group 35, offering beekeepers…

Strategic alliance drives innovation and sustainability in the food supply chain with advanced milling technology and nationwide distribution capabilities. Japan’s Nippn Corporation, a leader in food and agricultural innovation, has strengthened its global presence through a strategic equity partnership with Utah Flour Milling, LLC, dba Greenfield Milling. The collaboration marks a significant milestone as Greenfield Milling unveils its flagship flour milling facility in Richmond, Utah, designed to revolutionize the food supply chain. The partnership highlights Nippn’s commitment to fostering international alliances and expanding its footprint in the U.S. market. Greenfield Milling, aims to redefine flour production through cutting-edge technology, quality,…

The nearly four-meter-high machine incorporates advanced hybrid drive technology, setting a new global standard for high-horsepower agricultural equipment Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. officially launched the world’s most powerful hybrid wheeled tractor, the DX7004, at its Smart Industry City in Changsha. Announced by Chairman and CEO Zhan Chunxin, the nearly four-meter-high machine features cutting-edge hybrid drive technology and sets a new benchmark for high-horsepower agricultural equipment worldwide. With a peak output of 1,200 horsepower, the DX7004 is purpose-built for high-intensity, large-scale farming operations. The machine integrates Zoomlion’s proprietary innovations, including a digital chassis, smart control systems, and…

The tri-partite agreement combines IPL’s expertise in agri-microbial products, Mitsui’s global marketing capabilities, and Ag Smart’s strong distribution network in the Philippines IPL Biologicals Ltd, India,  a global leader in agri-biologicals specializing in bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides, and Mitsui & Co India Pvt Ltd have signed an agreement for the registration, marketing and distribution of certain bio-pesticide (microbial) products in the Philippines, with Mitsui India and Ag Smart Philippines. These advanced biopesticides are state-of-the-art agricultural inputs designed to serve as effective alternatives to harmful chemical pesticides. Harsh Vardhan Bhagchandka, President of IPL Biologicals Ltd, said that this tri-partite agreement brings together…