Author: Hithaishi CB

Commences a new project to improve pig farming value chain in Vietnam’s Ninh Binh province The Center for Digital Transformation and Agricultural Statistics (DTS) in collaboration with the People’s Committee of Vietnam’s Ninh Binh province held the ground-breaking ceremony at the Tam Diep Nuclear Pig Breeding Research Station for the project “Setting up a smart farm” on July 8. To set up the smart farm and improve the pig farming value chain in Ninh Binh province Korean Government has released a grant of 3.5 billion Won (equivalent to more than 3.1 million USD). Aiming to improve the pig farming value chain…

Water-insoluble biopolymers to provide a next-generation alternative for crop nutrition and signals a new era in agriculture, advancing global practices and innovations at fertilizer industry Lucent Bio, an industry leader in sustainable crop nutrition, has been granted a patent for its innovative biodegradable nutrient delivery technology (US Patent No. 11,691,928). Transformative technologies like this signal a new era in agriculture, advancing global practices and creating opportunities for investments in the future. Lucent Bio is actively fostering fertilizer innovation with new biopolymer-based seed coatings and controlled-release NPK coatings under development that are plastic-free and biodegradable. The patented technology fundamentally reimagines the…

By 2025, eFishery plans to operate over 1 million aquaculture ponds in Indonesia. eFishery, a leading aquaculture company from Indonesia, managed to secure Series D funding worth $200M(around 3 trillion Rupiah). Funding will be used to accelerate community development of fish cultivators and shrimp farmers in Indonesia and to increase transactions in eFishery. By 2025, eFishery plans to operate over 1 million aquaculture ponds in Indonesia. eFishery will also utilize the funding to increase transactions for fish feed and fresh Aquaculture products in platforms This. eFishery Co-Founder and CEO, Gibran Huzaifah, said “The strategic support we receive from investors will help eFishery revolutionizing the entire…

In total, Eleven new Agricultural Officers sworn into Foreign Service The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor administered the oath of office to 11 employees of USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service who will serve American agriculture internationally as members of the Foreign Service. Diverse group of diplomats who completed their rigorous training will now serve on the frontlines of agricultural diplomacy around the world. At U.S. embassies and diplomatic missions on five continents, diplomats begin their careers as agricultural attachés, where they will track and report on global agricultural production and commerce,…

Study revels that farmers are driven to use biostimulants due to increase in nitrogen efficiency and a decrease in fertilizer expenses Efficient use of resources is key to maximizing yield potential and optimizing a grower’s return on their fertilizer investment. Improving nutrient use efficiency (NUE) is a major concern for farmers as they plan input applications. In a recent study on biostimulants, growers cited an increase in nitrogen efficiency and a decrease in fertilizer expenses as one of the key drivers for the use of biostimulants. As growers look to optimize inputs while meeting productivity goals, address regulatory pressure, and…

CropX data and insights accessed on SKYFLD; SKYFLD clients to use CropX soil sensors Insreil’s CropX Technologies and HELM AG advances their strategic partnership to enable data-driven sustainable farming. HELM AG’s SKYFLD app customers can now access data and agronomic insights from the CropX agronomic farm management system through a seamless API integration that will empower farmers to make informed decisions and enhance precision farming practices. The SKYFLD app helps farmers manage their fields sustainably with precision fertilizer and crop protection planning, recording and scouting. SKYFLD users can create digital fertilization and seeding plans based on satellite biomass maps to…

More than 3,000 prawn breeders were impacted by Thai and Indonesian prawn sales, according to Malaysian Prawn Industry Association chairman Syed Omar Syed Jaafar After stricter biosecurity laws were implemented overseas, Malaysian prawns are losing out to those from Indonesia and Thailand, according to Malaysian Prawn Industry Association chairman Syed Omar Syed Jaafar. As per the Chairman’s recent statement to the national journal, over 3,000 prawn breeders in Malaysia have been affected by the sale of prawns from Thailand and Indonesia. In the Malaysian prawn market, the current operating costs significantly differ from selling price. Breeders are now suffering losses…

Approves $73.8 million in grant funding to support the establishment of new plantation forests whilie removing ‘water rule’ from the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) schemer Australia has removed the ‘water rule’ from the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) scheme, another crucial next step in reforming the nation’s carbon crediting system and creating jobs in regional Australia. The water rule – with its complex exceptions, has been an ad-hoc and ineffective way of managing water resources. The Australian Government is addressing this holistically, in partnership with states and territories, as part of the renewal of the National Water Initiative. Removing…

The three-day international trade fair expo for the livestock, poultry, and aquaculture industries convened more than 300 exhibitors and 10,000 farmers, fisherfolk, traders, buyers, experts, policy and decision makers, and industry stakeholders around the world The three-day expo, the largest international trade fair for the livestock, poultry, and aquaculture industries was organized by international events manager was hosted by the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) through the National Livestock Program (DA-NLP) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) with the goal of promoting the development of the Philippine agri-fishery sector. Now on its sixth installment, the Livestock and Aquaculture…

 Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) in Southeast Asia gets a boost Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, recently held an impactful event titled “ESG is NOW, not tomorrow” in a step aimed to inspire transformative change across the region.  The event strongly emphasized the immediate relevance of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) in Southeast Asia, exploring the urgency and impact of accelerated water and energy actions in the face of global climate pressures. The platform drove key discussions and expert strategies to help companies apply significant changes toward ESG implementation while fostering economic growth.…