Author: Hithaishi CB

A five-year research project into soil microbial ecosystems aims to improve nutrient management in agriculture by boosting soil organic matter Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is investing $3.5 million in an innovative farming system project to explore ways Australian grain growers to increase soil organic matter and return carbon to the soil. The five-year investment by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) in partnership with Australia’s national science agency CSIRO and industry partners Kalyx Australia and Delta Agribusiness, is expected to generate international interest with its focus on improving soil organic matter through effective nutrient management using a…

Launches IndiMed Tempo 26 through MedReleaf’s Concession Scheme, doctors and patients will have more freedom in choosing their cannabis medication Aurora Cannabis Inc., the Canadian cannabis company, and MedReleaf Australia have launched IndiMed Tempo 26, a range of premium high THC dried cannabis products for qualified patients under the MedReleaf Concession Scheme (MCS). Tempo 26 will add to the portfolio of products available, giving doctors the ability to prescribe from a wide range of options for medical cannabis patients. “We are proud to further expand the variety of high-quality medical cannabis products Australian patients can access through the MedReleaf Concession Scheme.…

Climax Foods and Bel Group partners to leverage AI and data science to empower new generation of plant-derived cheese mimicking traditional dairy products Climax Foods Inc., a US-based biotech start-up with innovative plant-based dairy alternatives and Bel Group, a global leader in cheese production, have partnered to develop a new generation of plant-derived cheese with the goal to tackle key challenges of the food transition such as taste, nutrition and indistinguishable from dairy cheeses while reducing carbon footprint. The two companies will collaborate to create plant-based cheese versions under the brand names Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Boursin®, Babybel®, and Nurishh® using…

CHITOSE Group obtains funding from Japanese Government-affiliated NEDO to promote Carbon Recycling from Biomanufacturing Technology at microalgae plants The CHITOSE Group’s core company’s Chitose Laboratory Corp., has won funding from the Japanese government for a project titled “Building a global industry originating in Japan that utilizes CO2 directly through photosynthesis” as part of the “Green Innovation Fund Project (GI Fund). The project aims to promote Carbon Recycling Using CO2 from Biomanufacturing Technology as a Direct Raw Material. The project uses microalgae, with sunlight as an energy source and CO2 as a direct feedstock, for commercial production of chemicals such as bioplastics and functional materials,…

Kea Aerospace launches Solar-Powered Stratospheric Aircraft Using Audi EV to aid precision agriculture New Zealand’s first solar-powered stratospheric aircraft will be a game-changer for collecting high-resolution aerial data for extreme weather events, environmental monitoring, and precision agriculture. The “Kea Atmos Mk 1” uncrewed aircraft has been designed to be used for stratospheric flight testing. It has a wingspan of 12.5 metres, weighs under 40 kilograms and will fly at altitudes higher than commercial airliners, up to 50,000 feet. The electric launch vehicle being used is an Audi e-tron Sportback. “It’s an exhilarating year for the company as we undertake a range…

Signs MoU for expansion for plots to Malaysia and Thailand Singapore’s Agri-genomics startup Singrow has opened a new indoor farm in Singapore to serve as its main R&D hub. The R&D hub will develop novel crop varieties using Singrow’s proprietary genomics technology. Singrow signed agreements with its new franchise farm partners: TreeGrow in Malaysia and PREINO Co. in Thailand. These collaborations will make Singrow’s technology and strawberries available to more farmers, particularly in regions heavily impacted by climate change. The company’s crop list will expand as well, with Shengjie highlighting rice, corn, sustainable palm oil, and “other staple vegetables. Singrow’s holistic approach…

CULT Food Science partners JellaTech commitmenting to sustainability and ethical production methods and paving the way for a more humane future for the pet food industry North American firm CULT Food Science Corp., a pioneer in the investment, development, and commercialization of cellular agriculture technologies and products has partnered with JellaTech to launch a line of collagen enhanced pet foods under the Indiana Pets brand created by CULT. The partnership between CULT and Jellatech is expected to have a significant impact on the pet food industry and the environment. With a commitment to sustainability and ethical production methods, CULT is paving…

The Beijing-based Origin Agritech Company secures a plot for its triple-stacked GMO corn trait with an anticipation for commercial launch this summer Chinese agricultural technology company, Origin Agritech Limited, (HQ: Zhong-Guan-Cun (ZGC) Life Science Park, Beijing) has achieved recognition by securing significant ground in the ‘National Demo plot’, the plots cultivated by leading farmers in China’s agriculture sector. Origin Agritech’s genetically modified (GMO) corn is the only triple-stacked trait corn selected for the national demo plot and is currently grown in the plot. The hybrid variant anticipates commercial launch later this year. In crop seed biotechnologies, Origin Agritech’s phytase corn…

In 2022, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan imported Malaysian palm oil and palm oil-based products worth RM160 million and RM211 million, respectively. The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has garnered RM66 million in potential sales in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in a recent trade show. The visit paved the way for industry members to explore new avenues for expansion and increase the uptake of palm oil in the region. According to MPOC reports, members of the industry from seven Malaysian palm oil companies participated in an recent trade and networking visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The event was coupled with two factory visits…

The contribution will fund 17 country and regional projects including four in Asia and Oceania (Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Philippines and Sri Lanka) The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has secured a $34.4 million contribution from the Government of Japan to deliver a wide range of assistance to improve the food security and nutrition of people in emergency settings, including internally displaced people, refugees and others affected by insecurity and natural hazards. The contribution will fund 17 country and regional projects including; Four in the Near East and North Africa (Lebanon, Palestine, Türkiye and Yemen) Six in sub-Saharan Africa (Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi,…