Author: Hithaishi CB

DA and MAFAR will partner for the “Coconut-Based Coffee and/or Cacao Enterprise Development Project (C3EDP) The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) allocated a total of P72.8 million to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) for the 2023–2026 implementation of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Through the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed by DA Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban and MAFAR Minister Mohammad Yacob on 14 April, 2023, the DA and MAFAR will partner for the “Coconut-Based Coffee and/or Cacao Enterprise Development Project (C3EDP).” The officials expressed…

President Dr. Al Jaber called on G7 nations to deliver a new deal on climate finance to help accelerate climate action, from mitigation and adaptation, to loss and damage. COP28 President-Designate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, will address a Joint Meeting of G7 Ministers of Climate, Energy and the Environment, in Sapporo, Japan, stressed the urgency to increase public finance to fight climate change and accelerate a pragmatic energy transition. Speaking at the event, Dr. Al Jaber noted that world was falling behind on climate commitments, necessitating a massive course correction across mitigation, adaptation, loss and damage, and finance. He reiterated that the COP28 Presidency was keen to work with the G7…

SPC and the Australian Government, including Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), CSIRO, DAFF and DFAT graces the event to discuss collaboration for Pacific resilience and sustainability The Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry (PWAF) was recently held in Nadi, Fiji in presence of Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) members. The PWAF was a valuable opportunity for ACIAR to discuss topics with Pacific partners on transforming Pacific agriculture and forestry sectors through research partnerships to achieve a more resilient and sustainable region. The PWAF event series provides an opportunity for Pacific member countries to drive the conversation and…

This multi-phase project will replace the existing refinery with a new, state-of-the-art refinery plant Richardson International (‘Richardson’) has announce a significant investment in its Wesson Oil facility in Memphis, Tennessee. This multi-phase project will replace the existing refinery with a new, state-of-the-art refinery plant, furthering Richardson’s ability to fulfill requirements and a growing global demand for vegetable oil. When completed, the new refinery will modernize the site and significantly increase production and refining capacity. Improved efficiencies will also drive substantial reductions in water, energy, and wastewater volumes, aligning well with Richardson’s focus on responsible and sustainable business operations. Expansion and modernization of the Memphis site follows closely…

Kioxia Group announced that it intends to reduce Scope 1 GHG emissions (i.e. direct emissions from business sites) and Scope 2 GHG emissions (i.e. net zero emissions in terms of emissions from purchased energy. Therefore, Kioxia Group will accelerate its work on climate change as one of its main management objectives. Previously, Kioxia Group had set a target of 100% renewable energy adoption by fiscal year 2040. Now, in order to make the net zero goal more comprehensive and cover greenhouse gas emissions from various business activities, the company is setting new targets for direct emissions indicators of business sites. We will continue to…

Atlas Agro implements KBR’s Green Ammonia Technology for its Series of green nitrate plants The global tech-solution expert, KBR has partnered with Atlas Agro AG to license KBR’s innovative K-GreeN® technology for Atlas’ planned investment in a series of green nitrate plants. The two parties have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to produce zero-carbon nitrogen fertilizers. Under the terms of the MoU, KBR will provide technology licensing, basic engineering design, proprietary equipment and catalyst for the plants. The engineering design for the first plant located in the United States commenced in March 2023. KBR is the world leader in ammonia technology…

Successfully completes the third large-scale pilot season of the Friendly™ fall armyworm and launches fourth pilot on commercial corn Oxitec Ltd, the leading developer of insect-based biological solutions has successfully completed the third large-scale pilot season of the Friendly™ fall armyworm, and the launch of the fourth pilot on commercial corn in Brazil. Following full commercial biosafety approval from Brazilian regulators in 2021, season-long pilot deployments enable validation of product delivery and performance on large commercial corn farms in Brazil’s most significant corn-growing regions. The Oxitec solutions prevent pests from transmitting diseases, destroying crops, and harming livestock. FriendlyTM fall armyworms…

Innovative FlowFeeder technology improves feed conversion and lowers carbon footprint by implementing consistent feeding regimens at by lowering costs Innovasea, a global leader in technologically advanced aquatic solutions for aquaculture and fish tracking, has introduced FlowFeeder, a waterborne feeding solution that gently delivers feed to fish below the surface, minimizing pellet damage and loss that’s common with air-blown feeding systems. FlowFeeder is an end-to-end feeding solution that can deliver feed to multiple pens from a single, centralized point. It mixes feed pellets with water on the feed vessel and then gently carries the mixture into the pens. “FlowFeeder provides a better…

Secures $30M in funding to develop cost-effective and efficient precision ag-tech tool LaserWeeder™ platform for a targeted weed elimination in farms Carbon Robotics, a leader in AI-powered robotics, has secured $30 million to develop LaserWeeder™ platform for effortless weed control in agricultural farms. The LaserWeeder™ identifies weeds and targets them for elimination. The platform implement’s 30 high-powered CO2 lasers using thermal energy to destroy the meristem of the weed with millimeter accuracy, without damaging nearby crops or disturbing the soil. The Series C financing from new lead investor Sozo Ventures is coupled with existing investors Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Liquid2 and Voyager Capital. The funding will…

Collaboration with the Australian Meat and Cattle Association aims to implement the project “Improving animal welfare in Vietnam” from 2020 to 2023 Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien met with a delegation of Australian Senators to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector. “The two agriculture sectors of Vietnam and Australia complement each other. Both countries produce high-quality agricultural, forestry, and fishery products. Vietnamese shrimp products have always strived to build a biosafety zone for the Vietnam Australia shrimp farming area” said Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien. An exchange program in the field of technology and a farm visit to…