Author: Hithaishi CB

Seamless Integration Brings All CropX Data Directly into ReinCloud® 3, Creating Single-Platform experience for farmers Reinke Manufacturing, a leading center pivot irrigation manufacturer, and CropX Technologies, the developer of a comprehensive digital agronomic farm management platform, announced they are taking their strategic partnership to the next level with a visionary integration that transforms the farmer experience. With this new integration, farmers can now view CropX data directly within Reinke’s new ReinCloud® 3 platform, eliminating the need to toggle between multiple user interfaces. This seamless, single-platform experience represents a major leap forward in user-friendly farm management, allowing growers to access comprehensive soil,…

Goltrevo™ bioinsecticide, Varpelgo™ active: Nature-Inspired solutions to control insects, help farmers protect yield Globally, thousands of species of insects threaten crop yield by feeding on plants, transmitting diseases and damaging plant tissues, which leads to significant losses: an estimated 20%-40% for crops globally like wheat, corn and rice, at an estimated cost of $70 billion. Corteva announced two new crop protection solutions, one of natural origin and the other naturally inspired, to combat these destructive pests. Goltrevo™ bioinsecticide is a broad-spectrum, microbial-based solution designed to combat some sap-feeding and chewing insects, including whiteflies, aphids and the devasting corn leafhopper, which spreads the bacterial pathogen responsible…

Revolutionary biostimulant designed with an optimized biochemical matrix that influences key plant pathways to improve quality parameters in specialty crops Valent BioSciences LLC and Seipasa are entering a strategic partnership to advance biostimulant technology offerings to the U.S. agricultural market. Seipasa, a pioneer in the development, formulation, and production of biopesticides, biostimulants, and nutritional products used in agriculture, has named Valent BioSciences its exclusive partner for the commercialization of novel biostimulant products in the U.S. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Valent BioSciences is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sumitomo Chemical Company Ltd. Valent BioSciences is a global leader in the research, development,…

Explored opportunities for cooperation in the fields of agriculture, education, and innovation Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Kang Kymgu visited the Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (ASAU). The meeting focused on the collaboration between the Government of Azerbaijan and the World Bank in agriculture and irrigation, particularly the preparation and implementation of the “Competitive, Resilient Agriculture and Irrigation Services” (CRAIS) project. The rector of the university, Zafar Gurbanov, highlighted ASAU’s international cooperation, material and technical resources, and academic potential. He noted that the Republic of Korea has advanced technologies and innovative approaches in the agricultural sector, stressing the importance of…

GAR’s innovation arm, the SMART Research Institute (SMARTRI), MTK seeds are designed to protect productivity during drought periods Dami Mas, the seed division of leading agribusiness Golden Agri-Resources (GAR), has launched DxP Dami Mas MTK (Moderate Toleran Kekeringan), a major milestone in efforts to build a climate-resilient palm oil industry. MTK is the first oil palm seed to have its superior performance under drought conditions validated and approved for sale by Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture. Developed over more than a decade by GAR’s innovation arm, the SMART Research Institute (SMARTRI), MTK seeds are designed to protect productivity during drought periods, a growing global challenge…

Strengthens its presence across India and the Middle East with premium, aromatic rice crafted through advanced processing and strict quality control DRRK Foods, one of India’s most trusted names in the rice industry, continues to expand its footprint as a premier manufacturer and supplier of high-quality basmati rice across India and the Middle East. With a strong legacy of excellence, advanced processing technologies, and a commitment to authentic taste, DRRK Foods has become a preferred choice for households, retailers, and international distributors seeking premium basmati rice. For decades, basmati rice has been celebrated worldwide for its long grains, aromatic fragrance, and delicate…

Integration Reinforces FreshCloud as the Industry’s Most Connected Digital Quality Ecosystem AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a global leader in post-harvest freshness solutions, continues to expand its FreshCloud™ digital ecosystem through two strategic global partnerships. Collaborations with Aerobotics, a leader in orchard and packhouse analytics, and Neolithics™, a pioneer in AI-powered quality inspection, position FreshCloud to be the most comprehensive digital produce quality and supply chain management platform in the fresh produce industry. By aggregating real-time data from multiple sources, FreshCloud offers more options at each step in the fresh produce supply chain for digitally integrated, quality measurements. Building on its existing partnerships with sensor innovators Rubens…

BKCC Introduces a farmer-friendly Vertical Farming System That reduces labor, increases safety, and supports farmers of all ages. Across the world, the farming population is aging, and fewer people are willing to work outdoors under harsh weather or uncertain income conditions. Even in controlled-environment agriculture, labor remains the greatest challenge. Despite technological progress, vertical farming still relies heavily on human work — and traditional fixed-rack systems often require: climbing up and down racks, stretching to reach upper trays, moving constantly between aisles. As labor becomes scarce, vertical farming must evolve into systems that support human operators, not burden them. BK…

Significant milestone for the UAE and the region, as efforts accelerate towards building climate-resilient and nature-connected cities, in line with the UAE Vision 2031 The inaugural edition of “My Plant & Garden Middle East 2025” was launched at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City, Dubai, under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. The opening ceremony was led by His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Salman Al Hammadi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Food Diversity Sector at the Ministry, and His Excellency Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, with the participation of government officials, international delegations,…

New chapter in the long journey of the national fertilizer and petrochemical industry Pupuk Indonesia Group, through its subsidiaries, PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur (Pupuk Kaltim) and PT Rekayasa Industri (Rekind), officially started construction on the first soda ash factory in Indonesia. The start of factory construction was marked by a groundbreaking ceremony and the installation of the first pile, which took place in the Kaltim Industrial Estate (KIE) area in Bontang, East Kalimantan. The event was attended by the Senior Director of Business Performance & Asset Optimization of Danantara Asset Management, Bhimo Aryanto, along with the board of directors and commissioners of Pupuk Indonesia and Pupuk Kaltim, as well as representatives…