Author: Hithaishi CB

Publishes eight thematic review articles to emphasize on the needs to update a set of governing principles, embracing modern technologies for economically viable models FAO has reveled its objective to achieve the further intensification and expansion of aquaculture sustainably, in a way that satisfies global demand for aquatic food and distributes benefits equitably, with care regarding social responsibility, pollution and other considerations. Innovative technologies that can increase productivity and reduce waste, as well as enhance inclusion of small-scale operators in the sector, are widely available but need to be applied, particularly outside of Asia, and targeted in areas where aquaculture…

APA, FishCoRe, PRDP and MIADP are the four priority projects securing the grants. Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced an investment of P65.3 B (nearly $12 Billion USD) in agri-fisheries with the launch of 4 upcoming projects in agri-fisheries. Arnel De Mesa, the DA’s Assistant Secretary for Operations, presented four new major projects at the event to demonstrate the agency’s commitment to transforming agriculture and fishing. In partnership with international funding institutions such as the World Bank and the Food and Agriculture Organization, the recently approved projects include: Adapting Philippine Agriculture to Climate Change (APA) With a project cost…

A first ever remarkable supply chain achievement to ship 23,000 fresh live chicken from Indonesia to Singapore via sea route by Japfa Group Singapore headquartered, Japfa Ltd, a leading vertically integrated industrialised agri-food company has delivered 23,000 live birds via sea route to Singapore. This is the first time live chickens are delivered to Singapore from Indonesia. The shipment represents a noteworthy achievement and will test a new method of supplying fresh chicken to Singapore, with the birds transported live by sea and slaughtered at the destination. The chickens were raised by PT Ciomas Adisatwa in Bintan, Kepulauan Riau a…

The directory includes three national agricultural brands, Guizhou’s top ten provincial brands, and nine city/prefecture brands, as well as detailed information about these brands. Under China’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Guizhou Province, a directory of agricultural products from Guizhou has been launched in Shanghai, revealing 80 prominent and distinguished agricultural brands of Guizhou Province. The directory includes three national agricultural brands, Guizhou’s top ten provincial brands, and nine city/prefecture brands, as well as detailed information about these brands. Representatives of Guizhou’s major agricultural brands showcased their products, including Job’s Tears Seeds, Guizhou Mushrooms, Guizhou Tea, and Duyun…

Israeli firms Aleph Farms and Enzymit are co-developing novel insulin substituents in microorganisms that can fulfill the function of proteins found naturally in animals Enzymit, a bioproduction platform company developing enzymatic manufacturing technology, has successfully developed insulin substitutes, in partnership with food technology company Aleph Farms, that can reduce the cost and development time for producing cultivated meat at scale. One of the most prohibitive expenses in scaling up cultivated meat production is developing non-animal-derived serum protein mimetics that promote and support cell growth. Such proteins are not widely available in the current market at the quantity, quality and cost…

Collaboration aims to integrate innovative agricultural data companies with core technologies of AI, Cloud & Machine Learning with Microsoft’s AI tools to develop models for optimal, sustainable agriculture across the value chain Start-Up Nation Central has collaborated with Microsoft to promote Israeli AgriFood Tech startups in the international marketplace. The collaboration focuses on connecting AI, data, cloud, and machine learning technologies from agricultural information to Microsoft’s AI tools. In the first phase of the collaboration, Start-Up Nation Central and Microsoft will promote a series of tech challenges to propel mapping Israeli startups and relevant technologies within the AgriFood Tech sector.…

FMC Corporation and Syngenta to commercialize breakthrough technology that transforms grass weed control FMC Corporation and Syngenta Crop Protection have signed an agreement to bring weed-control technology to Asia. The newly developed active ingredient, tetflupyrolimet, was discovered and developed by FMC with support from Syngenta for rice development. DHODH – HRAC Group 28 is the first major herbicide with a novel mode of action in over three decades, providing relief to farmers who struggle with weed resistance. In accordance with the agreement, FMC and Syngenta will each bring tetflupyrolimet-based products to key rice markets in Asia. FMC will register and…

Nutrients and CO2 from land-based aquaculture to be converted to a green protein and valuable high-fiber seaweed species The University of Copenhagen has launched an innovative project co-funding by Innovation Fund Denmark, which has developed a sustainable method to produce fish, shrimp, and seaweed together. Instead of polluting the sea and contributing to global warming, nutrients and CO2 from land-based shrimp and fish farming will be used to produce sea lettuce – a green protein and valuable high-fiber seaweed species – for human consumption. An innovative project called SeaFree, has been launched at the University of Copenhagen in association with…

TERPS PLUS fertilizer enhancer to increase cannabinoid output and terpene production in cannabis and hemp plants. Microbe Life Hydroponics, a leading provider of advanced plant nutrient and microbial solutions, has launched TERPS PLUS. This is an advanced fertilizer enhancer specially formulated to increase cannabinoid output and terpene production in cannabis and hemp plants. TERPS PLUS is a cannabis-proven suite of hydroponics technologies, custom formulated and built on the proven technologies sold for thousands of acres of high-value specialty crops. TERPS PLUS promotes and optimizes plant growth, plant health, crop quality, and yield potential by promoting rapid plant nutrient uptake. The…

A digital open-source field-carbon-model uses remote in-field sensers for carbon measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) The AgStack Foundation, a Linux Foundation project that aims to increase the efficiency of food and agriculture innovation through scalable, reusable open-source digital infrastructure, recently launched a sub-project to develop an open-source, global-scale digital/remote sensing model for monitoring carbon levels in agriculture and forestry. With global warming and climate change prevailing, it has become increasingly imperative to take action to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the impact of climate change. One strategy that has gained momentum is using agriculture and forestry land for carbon sequestration…