Author: Hithaishi CB

Group takes major stride forward by adding in-house knowledge and technology for crop-specific research and daylight-free cultivation. GreenV, the internationally operating group of horticulture suppliers, will acquire a 100% stake in Green Simplicity, a Netherlands-based relatively young knowledge and technology company founded in 2014. Green Simplicity Research offers research systems that enable clients to determine the ideal growth conditions for crop cultivation in a fully controlled environment. The primary focus of Green Simplicity Concepts is on the development of concepts and the implementation of large-scale controlled daylight-free agricultural systems. Green Simplicity Research’s research systems let growers and breeders test the…

New plant to establish in USA with approx. $1 billion investment using proprietary technology that utilizes only air, water, and zero-carbon electricity as raw materials. Técnicas Reunidas has signed a contract with the green fertilizer company, Atlas Agro, for the development of a zero-carbon fertilizer plant, Pacific Green Fertilizer (PGF), in Richland, Washington, US. The plant will be the first of a series that Atlas Agro plans to build in multiple regions across the world. The estimated total investment is close to $1 billion. The nitrogen fertilizer plant will use proprietary technology for the main process units and will be…

The upgraded Biolys® provides higher concentrations of L-lysine which have a significantly lower carbon footprint among available feed additives in the market. On June 1, Evonik will introduce a new generation of Biolys®, a proven source of lysine for livestock feeds. The novel formulation product contains valuable nutrients and energy resulting from its fermentation process, which can benefit livestock such as swine or poultry. By formulation, the revised Biolys® contains 62.4 percent L-lysine (an 80 percent ratio to Lysine HCl) compared to the current version’s 60 percent L-lysine (a 77 percent ratio to Lysine HCl). “The new Biolys® meets the…

UPL Ltd., a global leader in sustainable agriculture solutions, has announced a partnership with Biome Makers, a globally recognized agtech leader, to deepen understanding of the positive impact of UPL’s natural biosolution inputs on soil health. UPL will use Biome Makers’ BeCrop Test technology in a series of global trials across multiple locations and cropping systems to gain further insights into its inputs’ modes of action. The data received from these trials will guide future product development and allow growers to make more informed decisions about their farming practices. Drew Wolter, Technical Development Manager for UPL, said: ″We are thrilled…

The business model will focus on selling 3D bio-printers and bio-inks designed to develop delicious, nutritious, safe, and consistent cultivated meat from ethically harvested cells Steakholder Foods Ltd. an international deep-tech food company at the forefront of the cultivated meat industry, today announced that it has focused its business model to target B2B meat manufacturers and cultivated meat producers, by offering manufacturers the ability to produce a cultivated meat product that aims to closely mimic the taste, texture, and appearance of traditional meat. The Company intends to monetize its 3D printers and bio-inks that are needed to support printer operation. The Company’s…

Queensland University of Technology Seeks Approval for Commercial Cultivation of GM Banana In Australia, the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) seeks the approval of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) for commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) banana plants modified for resistance to Fusarium wilt tropical race 4, also known as Panama disease. QUT does not intend to replace the current Cavendish banana growing in Australia with the GM banana plants, but rather to provide a safety net to the country’s banana industry should it be heavily impacted by Panama disease. The GM banana also contains an antibiotic marker gene that was used for…

New launch delivers higher flexibility for manufacturers to meet high consumer interest in sugar reduced products BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, has announced the expansion of its portfolio with the launch of Beneo-scL85, a short-chain fructooligosaccharide (scFOS). The new variant offers customers greater versatility for sugar replacement and enrichment of foods with dietary fibre. Sugar reduction has grown to become an important area of focus for consumers with new figures showing that globally, more than 1 in 2 consumers (57%) state that “low in sugar” claims influence their purchasing decisions.[i] Through the addition of scFOS to its portfolio, BENEO opens the…

Oxitec’s Friendly™ Cattle Tick Program secures $4.8 million funding to development Friendly™ solution to tackle invasive Asian blue tick, Rhipicephalus microplus. Oxitec Ltd, a UK-based, US-owned biotechnology company, has launched the development of a targeted, biological Friendly™ solution for the world’s most devastating cattle pest, the Asian blue tick, or Rhipicephalus microplus. Oxitec is the leading developer of insect-based biological solutions to control pests that transmit disease, destroy crops, and harm livestock. Oxitec’s team validated the key methods for the development of Friendly™ R. microplus in a feasibility project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and found that a biological approach…

Vietnam is now the New Zealand’s 13th largest trading partner with trade between the two countries reaching a average annual rate of 14.2%. New Zealand and Vietnam have signed a bilateral trade cooperation agreement to extend the efforts and close cooperation to uplift the economies mutualy. At the 8th meeting of the Vietnam-New Zealand Joint Trade and Economic Commission (JTEC) held in Hanoi on May 23, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang said there is a lot of potential for Vietnam and New Zealand to further strengthen cooperation in trade, industry and investment. An overview of bilateral…

The new facility is scheduled to be operational by late 2025 in UK, expanding the specialty crop nutrition business with foliar fertilizers and biostimulants production. Yara International is set to build its new global production plant for specialty crop nutrition products and biostimulants intended to increase yields and improve quality. The plant will be one of the largest in the world for these products, which are crucial for achieving food security and combating climate change. The new plant will enable Yara to increase its footprint in this specialty crop nutrition business, one of the fastest-growing agriculture markets. The specialty crop…