Author: Hithaishi CB

Launches a raft of joint research programmes with £119 million grants to advance shrimp farming, HAB detection, fisheries The UK and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement on science, research and innovation, which facilitates a raft of upcoming joint research programs – including aquaculture initiatives. Partnership attracts initial £119 million from the International Science Partnerships Fund. The partnership will begin with two new joint UK-India research programmes: £5 million UK funding, matched by India, for research into Farmed Animal Diseases and Health £3.3 million UK funding, matched by India, towards a technology and skills partnership programme that will…

China focuses on Agricultural and fisheries cooperation, economic and trade collaboration, increasing multilateral coordination, and improving livelihoods China is all set to expand deepen practical cooperation with Pacific island countries in agriculture and fishery to make new contributions to building an even closer community with a shared future between China and Pacific island countries. A opening ceremony of the China-Pacific island countries agriculture and fishery ministers was held in Nanjing. Agricultural and fisheries cooperation, economic and trade collaboration, increasing multilateral coordination, and improving livelihoods are all areas where China stands ready to deepen practical cooperation with Pacific island countries. Chinese…

How Cobots Could Help Make the Most of ‘Asia’s Food-bowl’, By Adam Sobieski, Regional President APAC, Universal Robots Countries across the Asia-Pacific region have been synonymous with the export of agriculture and the manufacturing of food. From Southeast-Asian countries like Thailand and Indonesia, to Australia and New Zealand representing Oceania, these nations have long and proud histories as agricultural exporters. In fact, Thailand is responsible for roughly 34.5% of the world’s rice exports, and Australia alone produces enough produce to feed 80 million people, despite having a population of just 26 million. Taking a micro look into Australia’s food sector,…

EPA-registered Peracetic acid formula combats pathogens in water in recirculating aquaculture systems, ponds, egg hatcheries Vigoros® Trident peracetic acid from Evonik has been registered by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) and ponds. A biocide produced by Evonik’s Active Oxygens business line can reduce fish pathogens (bacteria and viruses) in water. In fact, VIGOROX® Trident can be applied while fish are present, as it breaks down into only water, oxygen, and acetic acid. RAS is a land-based form of aquaculture that enables high-density fish farming while minimizing impact on the surrounding environment and…

AIM for Climate Initiative are investing in and supporting climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation across the globe. In his opening remarks at the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Summit, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack stated that AIM for Climate partners are investing in and supporting climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation across the globe. The AIM for Climate Initiative, launched in collaboration between the UAE and the United States, embodies this important approach, reflecting our commitment to transforming global agricultural systems into more advanced and sustainable systems to confront the scarcity of water and arable…

Collaberates with RainPhil Inc. and Water Corporation using Solid-phase Extraction (SPE) to uncover latest analytical laboratory innovations to detect feed contaminants Philippines Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) in coordination with the RainPhil Inc, and the Water Corporation, conducted a sample preparation workshop for the Complete Solution for Mycotoxin Analysis and Pesticide Residue at Toxicology Laboratory of Chemical and Feed Analysis Section (CFAS). BAI Assistant Director Dr. Arlene Asteria Vytiaco reiterated the importance of the workshop to reinforce the plight to ensure food safety in the Philippines. “With this given opportunity to partner with the RainPhil Inc. and Water Corporation using Solid-phase…

In Malaysia, Azelis will distribute Novozymes’ best-in-class bio-based agriculture (“BioAg”) solutions, including its microbial inoculants, biostimulants and biocontrol solutions. Azelis, a global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has expanded its distribution partnership with Novozymes, a leader in biological solutions. In Malaysia, Azelis will distribute Novozymes’ best-in-class bio-based agriculture (“BioAg”) solutions, including its microbial inoculants, biostimulants and biocontrol solutions. The new mandate builds on Azelis’ successful partnership with Novozymes in other markets across Asia Pacific, such as Home Care & Industrial Cleaning in the Philippines and Food & Nutrition in New Zealand. Novozymes’ dynamic biological…

The Biosecurity Business Grants are delivered through the Indigenous Rangers Biosecurity Program, through a $3.6 million investment from the Australian Government. The Australian Government is supporting innovative First Nations business opportunities that strengthen biosecurity in Northern Australia with the announcement of four recipients of the Biosecurity Business Grants. Biosecurity in northern Australia underpins development and protects Austalia from the threat of pests and diseases that could devastate our agricultural industries. Nearly $2 million had been committed through the grants to support Indigenous business, economic and employment opportunities delivering biosecurity outcomes in Northern Australia. The Biosecurity Business Grants are delivered through…

SMART researchers create world’s smallest LED and holographic microscope that enable conversion of existing mobile phone cameras into high-resolution microscopes Singapore researchers at SMART have developed the world’s smallest silicon (Si) light-emitting diode (LED) coupled with state-of-the-art Si LEDs and with multiple potential applications. The invention enables to reconstruct objects measured by this microscope, including plant seeds and tissue samples – enabling enhanced microscopic examination of a wide range of objects that has been impossible previously, as well as the detection of plant disease and aberrant plant tissues. Researchers from the e Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) and the Critical…

Partners with Superplum to deploy a proprietary multi-faceted IoT-driven Fresherator approach to enhance fruit growers’ profitability and to boost sustainable supply chain Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in agriculture and healthcare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Superplum, an agri-tech start-up building a digitised farm-to-customer traceable supply chain. Over three years, the program aims to benefit 15 thousand smallholder farmers in India by delivering definable economic benefits to all stakeholders. A fully traceable, MRL-tested alternative has been developed to offer consumers better fresh produce choices. Providing full traceability to consumers backed by a modern supply chain and a…