Author: Hithaishi CB

XAG P150 Max delivers upgraded structural design, intelligent control, and enhanced terrain adaptability, providing consistent, high-efficiency performance in real-world farming environments At Agritechnica 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery, XAG unveiled its latest innovations, introducing the P150 Max Agricultural Drone and the R Series Agricultural Rover. The new drone offers high payload capacity and full autonomy, while the rover is designed for precision crop protection in orchards and greenhouses. Together, they demonstrate how XAG integrates robotics and intelligence to make field operations smarter and more productive. Held every two years in Hanover, Germany, Agritechnica drew around 500,000 visitors…

Turning weather uncertainty into farmer resilience, Bayer launches Alivio, focusing on innovation in the agri-insurance space Indian smallholder farmers are increasingly exposed to erratic weather patterns, long dry spells, rising temperatures, shifting seasons, and high-intensity rains. Findings from Bayer’s Farmer Voice Survey – India 2024 reveal that nearly 9 in 10 farmers already feel the negative impact of climate change on their farms, with 72% expecting reduced yields, 62% anticipating increased crop failures, and more than half reporting frequent droughts, heat waves, or excessive rainfall in recent years. In response, farmers are proactively seeking ways to safeguard their livelihoods. While support to manage financial…

Leaders in Asia are focusing on strategies that integrate advanced technologies, sustainable practices, and collaborative efforts to enhance food security and resilience Asia-Pacific is leading the charge in the global quest for sustainable food solutions, transforming cutting-edge research into scalable innovations that are reshaping the future of food. Far from merely joining the race, the region is setting the pace, turning breakthroughs into real-world impact with remarkable speed. Experts from Enterprise Singapore, OFI, Friesland Campina, the Gates Foundation, Nomura, Sumitomo Corporation, Main Sequence Ventures, and the Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) Canada shared there opinion with reference to Asia…

Singapore Unveils Singapore Food Story 2, a comprehensive approach to food resilience Asia-Pacific’s agri-food system is at a critical point, facing challenges like climate volatility, water scarcity, evolving consumer demands, and natural resource degradation. As the world’s largest and one of the most dynamic agri-food market, it holds significant potential to spearhead the development of innovative solutions to future-proof food systems, ensure nutritional security, and support sustainable growth, both regionally and globally, for future generations. Now is the time for strategic partnerships and visionary leadership to shape the future of food — for the region, and for the world. Given…

The parametric insurance will protect livelihoods of 14,200 small-scale fishers, the first of its kind in the country The Government of the Philippines, through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), has partnered with global conservation organization Rare and Willis, a WTW business, to launch the country’s first parametric insurance solution for small-scale fishers.  This project has been developed through support from the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) with funding from the Government of Canada and the UK Government’s Blue Planet Fund. The partnership is aimed at protecting the livelihoods…

Cyndy Galimpin, Head of Animal Health, ROPU ASKAN (ASEAN, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines), Boehringer Ingelheim Across the Asia Pacific, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing public health challenge with far-reaching implications for both human and animal health. In 2019, AMR was linked to 1.27 million deaths worldwide, more than HIV or malaria. When microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi learn to resist the medicines designed to kill them, infections become harder—or even impossible—to treat. This isn’t just a medical problem. It’s a human, animal, and environmental challenge. One Health: The Connection We Can’t Ignore Health experts widely agree…

Singapore International Agri-Food Week 2025: Startup funding_Identifying and Supporting Early-stage Startups in Sustainable Protein Solutions The Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein at the National University of Singapore (Bezos Centre @NUS) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) announced a new partnership to accelerate early-stage sustainable protein innovation through a startup competition. This is part of Bezos Centre @NUS’ US$3 million in grants over five years to support early and growth-stage startups in this space. The inaugural Sustainable Protein Startup Competition is identifying and supporting early-stage startups in sustainable protein solutions. Three winning startups will be selected through a competitive pitching process. Each winner is receiving a funding…

Project Beacon is expected to commence construction in 2026 and begin commercial operations in 2028 Aster, a leading provider of energy and chemical solutions in Southeast Asia, and Aether Fuels (Aether), a sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) producer, have signed an agreement to develop the first next-generation, commercial-scale SAF production facility in Southeast Asia at Aster Pulau Bukom in Singapore. Combining Aether’s breakthrough technology with Aster’s deep expertise at its Singapore fully integrated refining and chemical hub, this facility will position Singapore at the forefront of energy transformation and decarbonization, reinforcing its role as the region’s leading center for sustainable industrial…

As the anchor event of Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW), the summit transformed Marina Bay Sands into a hub for technology discovery, strategic deal-making, and C-Suite networking. A 200-strong speaking faculty explored the technologies, policies, finance models, and partnerships that catalyzed innovation in farming, food manufacturing, and retail across Asia-Pacific. Deep dives into biotechnology explored the latest innovations and adoption milestones in biologicals and sustainable inputs. Focused sessions examined crop-specific supply chains to accelerate upstream innovation in rice, oil palm, and fresh produce for positive downstream impact. Regional agribusinesses, food brands, and technology giants shared business-critical insights into the role…

Singapore International Agri-Food Week: Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit Singapore has always prioritized food security, and since 2019, we have made significant strides in strengthening our local production. Locally produced hen shell eggs and beansprouts now account for over 30% and 50% of our consumption, respectively. Singapore’s farms have become more productive, with vegetable, seafood, and egg production increasing by 10%, 17%, and 50%, respectively, from 2019 to 2024. However, our agri-food sector has faced challenges such as supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and a tougher financing environment. Despite these hurdles, some farms have thrived by embracing innovation and technology. Singapore…