Author: Hithaishi CB

[ hithaishi.cb@mmactiv.com ]

IDH signs MoU with Vietnamese government for co-investment in sourcing sustainable coffee landscape by bring together public and private industry stakeholders Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE Peet’s) and IDH have partnered with Simexco, LDC and ACOM to implement three projects to promote low-emission coffee production in Vietnam. The three projects is co-financed by IDH, JDE, other private partners, and contribution by Vietnamese farmers with a total investment of 3.6 million EUR. IDH Regional Director Asia Landscapes Chi Tran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vietnamese national government for co-investment in sourcing areas in the Central Highlands. The partners will…

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Formulated with phytosterols, the novel platform BEST-a Maize promotes reduced water consumption in field crops France based agri-biotech company, Elicit Plant, has successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of its technological platform BEST-a Maize by proving its ability to withstand water stress in field crops.  The endurance solution is based on phytosterols and is dedicated to the ecological transition of agriculture. Phytosterols, a molecule of plant origin, enable plants to better resist water stress by stimulating metabolic responses specific to each species. A 150 field trials carried out in 2022 on an international scale (Europe, North America, South America) by independent operators…

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Partners with Cargill Animal Nutrition to adopt precision on-site analysis of forages, feeds, and feed ingredients in dairy farms Si-Ware Systems is collaborating with Cargill Animal Nutrition to provide the NeoSpectra platform to Cargill’s North American dairy teams for use in on-site analysis of forages, feeds, and feed ingredients.  The NeoSpectra platform uses cutting-edge spectroscopy techniques and machine learning technology to quickly and accurately analyze the nutrient content of dairy industry feed and feed ingredients in real-time. Following the agreement, Si-Ware’s NeoSpectra platform will be utilized by Cargill’s market, research, and technical expertise in dairy farm nutrition to provide accurate…

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Aims to evaluate the proprietary patented electrocoagulation (EC) technology for the coagulation of microalgae and reduction of total nitrogen in wastewater NaturalShrimp, Inc., a Biotechnology Aquaculture Company that has developed and patented the first shrimp-focused commercially operational RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture System), is beginning a prawn farm wastewater trial in Mackay, Australia. NaturalShrimp, its wholly owned subsidiary Natural Aquatic Systems, industry, suppliers, and the FRDC are collaborating to evaluate the Company’s patented electrocoagulation (EC) technology for the reduction of nitrogen levels in wastewater and the coagulation of microalgae. The reduction of nitrogenous output from prawn ponds remains a challenge for the…

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Nisun extends its supply chain trading operations through comprehensive integrated technology, industry and finance solutions Shanghai headquartered, Nisun International Enterprise Development Group Co., Ltd, has announced that the Company’s controlled affiliate, Fintech (Henan) Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd., has entered into an agricultural trade management services agreement with Jiaozuo Xinfeng Yinong Agricultural Materials Co., Ltd. (JXY). The new agreement will enable Nisun to extend its comprehensive integrated technology, industry, and finance solutions, as well as expand its presence in the commodity wheat and corn grain markets in order to explore growth opportunities. JXY is engaged in the purchase and sale…

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MicroGuard technology provides high antifungal efficacy and built-in protection against microbial degradation, which leads to water contamination risk harming aquatic life. The UK based global antimicrobial brand, Microban International is expanding its portfolio of antimicrobial technologies by introducing MicroGuard™, a series of antifungal additives for PVC, PU, and EVA applications including foam. MicroGuard technology provides high antifungal efficacy and 24/7 built-in protection, preventing microbial degradation to extend the useful product lifetime. Microban’s novel technologies adopted in MicroGuard acts as a non-leaching antifungal agent composed of active ingredients that are free from metals. This can be an alternative to arsenic-based OBPA,…

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Extends its knowledge and experience to the animal kingdom through Shwan Ayurved™ science Bioved Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has launched its scientifically validated Natural Animal Health products from the science of Ayurveda. Bioved is a discovery platform for safe and effective plant-based nutraceuticals, dietary supplements and OTC products for human health, that have undergone extensive pre-clinical and clinical testing for difficult to treat disorders. Over three continents, its products are sold in several countries. Bioved is extending its knowledge and experience to the animal kingdom, under the science of Shwan (Dog) Ayurved™. “A line of products in the form of natural and…

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One stop site for businesses and consumers to find quality cannabis and hemp genetics CloneSmart, a leading cannabis technology platform providing integrated marketing and sales solutions for nurseries, seed banks, distributors, and retail outlets, is launching a unique digital genetics marketplace located at CloneSmart.com. CloneSmart is designed to streamline the process of genetics procurement for commercial cannabis farmers. Using this portal, businesses and consumers can find quality cannabis and hemp genetics near their location. On CloneSmart, a real-time genetics menu is available to commercial farmers who can obtain information on where to find clones for consumers. CloneSmart can be used…

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Fluorescent quantum dot nano fertilizer (QDNF) are designed to be pesticide, herbicide, or as an antibacterial residue sensor to absorb nutrients from both the soil and leaves Japan headquartered Green Science Alliance has developed a fluorescent fertilizer using super tiny materials (0.5–9 nm) called fluorescent quantum dot nano fertilizer (QDNF). QDNF are prepared in any forms such as pesticide, herbicide, or as an antibacterial residue sensor. QDNF can also be a carrier of essential metal ( Zn, Cu, and Fe) into plants. A fluorescent plant (Japanese Musterd Greens) has been grown from seeds using QDNF. Dr. Ryohei Mori, CEO of…

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The Philippine’s Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has announced the construction of farm-to-market roads (FMR) as a commitment to serve agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs). DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III conveyed that the “permanent and uniformed markers will soon be installed for every FMRs to be constructed in the countryside under the DAR’s Sustainable and Resilient Agrarian Reform Communities (SuRe ARCs) project”. “Permanent markers would be initially established in FMRs currently being implemented, but soon, they would become permanent fixtures in various basic rural infrastructure projects of the DAR, which also include, among others, bridges, postharvest and irrigation facilities” added DAR…

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