Author: Hithaishi CB

Address Southeast Asia’s agriculture industry challenges with smart farming innovations ; On May 24/25, at True Digital Park in Bangkok, Thailand The AGRICONNECT Conference & Exhibition 2023, organized by the German Agricultural Society (DLG) and VNU Asia Pacific with the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives as official co-host, is set to address the challenges facing Southeast Asia’s agriculture industry. The conference and exhibition will take place on May 24, 2023, at True Digital Park in Bangkok, Thailand. The event will convene over 300 participants from various sectors to discuss sustainable agriculture practices and farm visit options on May 25, 2023.…

OSU breeding program followed non-GMO traditional cross pollination and cultivated methods over a decade to produce antioxidant rich breed variety Oregon State University, situated in Corvallis, United States has undertaken a crucial research project on vegetable breeding which has grown the world’s first Indigo Rose (purple) tomato containing the same healthy compound found in blueberries. None of the tomatoes was produced using genetically modified genes. Prof Myers, OSU College of Agricultural Sciences, and his team took 10 years to develop. A novel breed has exclusive antioxidants called anthocyanins giving it a unique color. In addition, the team has generated four…

A scalable, viable model for producing black soldier fly meals for aquaculture as an effective source of aqua nutrition Vietnam-headquartered global aqua feed company, BioMar and French animal nutrition Biotech company Agronutris have signed a long-term partnership to develop the next generation of black soldier fly meals specifically designed for the needs of the aquaculture industry. A wide portfolio of insect meals designed for aquaculture are entering the market following years of research and development. “Black soldier fly meal has always been a promising prospect that could be well suited to aquafeeds. Agronutris has developed a scalable model for black…

Around 38.500 square meter cultivation area built with cutting-edge technology to grow over 35 types of leafy greens and microgreens with a hydroponics vertical farming system. In Oaxaca, Mexico, the vertical agriculture technology provider iFarm has partnered with the Opus 2G Group to build a massive automated high-tech vertical farm in the Smart City of Tehuantepec. With its 38.500 square meter cultivation area, the farm will be the world’s largest vertical farm and built with cutting-edge technology. A Smart City of Tehuantepec will be built by Opus 2G Group as part of The Smart Industrial Corridor Benito Juarez (CIINT) project. The initiative…

Partner with Singapore’s Umami Meats to create a scalable process for producing structured cultivated fish products using proprietary 3D bio-printing technology and customized bio-inks Steakholder Foods has achieved a milestone by using its 3D bio-printer to create the world’s first cultivated fish fillet in partnership with Singapore-based cell-based seafood company Umami Meats. The successful printing of the grouper fillet is a significant step towards commercializing the bioprinter and developing sustainable solutions for the food industry. The Steakholders’ unique technology allows the fillet to be ready for cooking immediately after printing, mimicking the texture of cooked fish. In partnership with Singapore-based cell-based…

The Program is tailored for startups focused on plant-based meat or dairy, novel ingredients, nutraceuticals or food as medicine, food safety, shelf life stability, or sustainable packaging. Brinc, a leading venture accelerator with a global sustainability focus, and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), a Singapore government agency promoting enterprise development, have partnered to launch the Food Technology Program. The initiative aims to provide the tools, expertise, and commercial network necessary to support Singapore-based food technology startups looking to enter the mainland China market. The Program is part of EnterpriseSG’s Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) initiative in China, which connects Singaporean startups with business and technology…

Expands crush capacity to strengthen Australian canola and cottonseed oil industry to further export to exported to China, Vietnam, and New Zealand. Cargill, a global food corporation has invested $50 million (A$73m) to upgrade and expand its Newcastle, Narrabri, and Footscray oilseed crushing facilities. Investing in canola and cottonseed products will help Cargill meet the growing demand. In addition, it will open up global markets for Australian farmers. Canola oil is exported to China, Vietnam, and New Zealand. The use of Australian canola in food products, biodiesel, and as a feedstock is in high demand around the world. Increasing canola production has…

BISA-CIMMYT in collaboration with NARS to develop its first Atlas of Climate Adaptation in South Asian Agriculture South Asia has diverse climatic zones given its vast physical landscape. However, the region constantly displays the impact of climate change, where the melting of the glaciers, rising sea levels, soil erosion, water intrusion, and forest fires are worsening the overall situation. These global climatic changes are intensifying the stresses on the most marginalized communities living in South Asia, who are dependent on agriculture, forestry, and fishing for their everyday needs. Considering this, the Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA) organised an inception…

Stabilizing and harmonizing regulatory policies around alternative proteins is crucial to promoting fair trade competition in alternative protein products across ASEAN, explains Ankur Chaudhary, a thought leader in ASEAN Public Policy sector The global meat industry emits 17.3 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases a year, representing approximately 35% of global emissions. As the global population continues to grow both in numbers and wealth, meat consumption is predicted to continue growing. This will increase the detrimental environmental and biodiversity effects of this industry. Alternative proteins have become a key substitute food source that promises to reduce many of these detrimental…

Guardian Agriculture a pioneer in Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) systems for large-scale sustainable farming becomes the first commercially approved eVTOL operator in the U.S. Guardian Agriculture has secured U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization to operate its aircraft nationwide. This allows eVTOL to safely deploy its agricultural eVTOL systems across the country. In conventional farming, ground spraying equipment is increasingly being replaced by unmanned autonomous systems, but these systems cannot provide comprehensive coverage at competitive prices. With Guardian Agriculture’s eVTOL solution, equivalent coverage is achieved to traditional aerial crop dusting and ground spraying equipment while maintaining or reducing costs and delivering digital…