Author: Hithaishi CB

UPL Ltd., a global leader in sustainable agriculture solutions, has announced a partnership with Biome Makers, a globally recognized agtech leader, to deepen understanding of the positive impact of UPL’s natural biosolution inputs on soil health. UPL will use Biome Makers’ BeCrop Test technology in a series of global trials across multiple locations and cropping systems to gain further insights into its inputs’ modes of action. The data received from these trials will guide future product development and allow growers to make more informed decisions about their farming practices. Drew Wolter, Technical Development Manager for UPL, said: ″We are thrilled…

The business model will focus on selling 3D bio-printers and bio-inks designed to develop delicious, nutritious, safe, and consistent cultivated meat from ethically harvested cells Steakholder Foods Ltd. an international deep-tech food company at the forefront of the cultivated meat industry, today announced that it has focused its business model to target B2B meat manufacturers and cultivated meat producers, by offering manufacturers the ability to produce a cultivated meat product that aims to closely mimic the taste, texture, and appearance of traditional meat. The Company intends to monetize its 3D printers and bio-inks that are needed to support printer operation. The Company’s…

Queensland University of Technology Seeks Approval for Commercial Cultivation of GM Banana In Australia, the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) seeks the approval of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) for commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) banana plants modified for resistance to Fusarium wilt tropical race 4, also known as Panama disease. QUT does not intend to replace the current Cavendish banana growing in Australia with the GM banana plants, but rather to provide a safety net to the country’s banana industry should it be heavily impacted by Panama disease. The GM banana also contains an antibiotic marker gene that was used for…

New launch delivers higher flexibility for manufacturers to meet high consumer interest in sugar reduced products BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, has announced the expansion of its portfolio with the launch of Beneo-scL85, a short-chain fructooligosaccharide (scFOS). The new variant offers customers greater versatility for sugar replacement and enrichment of foods with dietary fibre. Sugar reduction has grown to become an important area of focus for consumers with new figures showing that globally, more than 1 in 2 consumers (57%) state that “low in sugar” claims influence their purchasing decisions.[i] Through the addition of scFOS to its portfolio, BENEO opens the…

Oxitec’s Friendly™ Cattle Tick Program secures $4.8 million funding to development Friendly™ solution to tackle invasive Asian blue tick, Rhipicephalus microplus. Oxitec Ltd, a UK-based, US-owned biotechnology company, has launched the development of a targeted, biological Friendly™ solution for the world’s most devastating cattle pest, the Asian blue tick, or Rhipicephalus microplus. Oxitec is the leading developer of insect-based biological solutions to control pests that transmit disease, destroy crops, and harm livestock. Oxitec’s team validated the key methods for the development of Friendly™ R. microplus in a feasibility project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and found that a biological approach…

Vietnam is now the New Zealand’s 13th largest trading partner with trade between the two countries reaching a average annual rate of 14.2%. New Zealand and Vietnam have signed a bilateral trade cooperation agreement to extend the efforts and close cooperation to uplift the economies mutualy. At the 8th meeting of the Vietnam-New Zealand Joint Trade and Economic Commission (JTEC) held in Hanoi on May 23, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang said there is a lot of potential for Vietnam and New Zealand to further strengthen cooperation in trade, industry and investment. An overview of bilateral…

The new facility is scheduled to be operational by late 2025 in UK, expanding the specialty crop nutrition business with foliar fertilizers and biostimulants production. Yara International is set to build its new global production plant for specialty crop nutrition products and biostimulants intended to increase yields and improve quality. The plant will be one of the largest in the world for these products, which are crucial for achieving food security and combating climate change. The new plant will enable Yara to increase its footprint in this specialty crop nutrition business, one of the fastest-growing agriculture markets. The specialty crop…

Australia has committed more than $17 million to directly support Indonesia’s efforts to control FMD and LSD outbreaks Australia has handed over 500,000 doses of lumpy skin disease (LSD) vaccines to Indonesia as part of the Australian Government’s work to fight exotic animal diseases before they reach Australia’s borders and territories. Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has granted one million doses of the vaccine in its recent commitment to assist Indonesia in controlling LSD. Up until, nearly 435,000 LSD vaccines are donated to the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture in Jakarta by Australia since March 2022. The Australian Government…

Aims to establish Three more Bamboo Textile Fiber Innovation Hubs (BTFIHs) by the end of 2024 The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) plans to establish at least three more Bamboo Textile Fiber Innovation Hubs (BTFIHs) in Abra, Bukidnon, and Pangasinan provinces by the end of 2024, adding to its current three hubs. Bamboo fibers can be used for clothing and home textiles. Nonwovens could be used for shoes, bags, and acoustic insulation, among other things. BTFIH facilitates the processing of bamboo into raw bamboo textile fibers (BTF), which can be processed into textiles. The hub is also funded by the Philippine…

Pairwise’s Fulcrum™ Platform creates custom gene editing tools will help accelerate innovation in agricultural product portfolios, supply chains, and production systems. Pairwise, a health-focused food and agriculture company, launched its FulcrumTM Platform today. Using proprietary CRISPR technology along with custom gene editing tools, Pairwise will be able to make complex changes to plant genetics quickly and successfully, leading to innovative enterprise-scale applications. With this game-changing platform approach, Pairwise applies it to both its own ConsciousTM Foods brand and to the products of its business partners. Pairwise is among the first companies in the world to commercialize food developed using CRISPR…