Author: Hithaishi CB

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…

Agriculture Ministry identifies strategies and orientations in cooperation with Sustainable Trade Initiatives (IDH) to streamline agricultural production and trade policies in the Central Highlands region On February 13, the Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) met with the Global Director of Sustainable Trade Initiatives (IDH) to Identify strategies and orientations for partnership to support sustainable agricultural production in the Central Highlands regions aligning with market demands while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. MARD Minister Le Minh Hoan explained, “Vietnam understands the need to develop agriculture based on the new consumer trends, which is further elaborated in the Strategy for…

Strategic partnership to accelerate the development and commercialization of biological crop protection solutions and biostimulants Bayer and Kimitec inks a global strategic partnership to discover, develop and commercialize next-generation biologicals. Plant protection and biostimulant products will be formulated and manufactured using novel biomolecules derived from natural sources. Kimitec will leverage unique biological discovery capabilities with Bayer’s global field-testing resources, market expertise and comprehensive crop protection portfolio.  To accelerate the discovery of natural molecules, Kimitec will implement LINNA®, a MAAVi Innovation Center AI platform. The integrated crop management solutions are expected to address pests, diseases and weeds, as well as to…

The New Multi-Purpose Plant (MPP) in Taquari (Brazil) intend to be a leading global producer of Prothioconazole in the crop protection industry ADAMA, one of the world’s leading crop protection companies, has opened a new multi-purpose plant (MPP) in Taquari, Brazil. The new plant produces key active ingredients (AIs) for the crop protection industry, including Prothioconazole, an important fungicide which protects Brazil’s soybean crops against Asian Soybean Rust. In the global fungicide market, Prothioconazole accounts for $1.2 billion in sales. Over $50 million has been invested in ADAMA’s new plant, of which approximately 30% went to implementing sustainable practices. With…

Scientists from the China Institute of Fisheries Science and the Heilongjiang Fisheries Research Institute have breakthrough in breeding theory and technique after creating the world’s first carp fish There is no intermuscular bone (scapula). The fish was created by gene editing and, according to the institute and a report from China Daily, settles a 50-year-old debate over whether intermuscular bones can be regenerated. The researchers focused on the carp, a bony freshwater fish farmed throughout Eastern Europe and Asia. Although this species is a popular aquaculture product, the bones between its small muscles make it difficult to eat and process on a…