Author: Hithaishi CB

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,…

For the period 2022-2030, Vietnam seeks Korea’s resources and technical assistance in agriculture and rural development. Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development held discussion with with Lee Byung Ho, Chairman of Korea Rural Development Corporation (KRC) on cooperation in the field of agricultural sector in the region. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Lee Byung Ho discussed the Medium and Long-term Vision Report on cooperation between Vietnam and Korea in the field of Agriculture and Rural Development period 2022-2030. The crucial report, identifies potential areas of cooperation…

Invests $35,000 in a project to develop a rapid antigen test (RAT) for the early detection of facial eczema (FE) disease in ruminants. New Zeeland’s Ministry for Primary Industries’ Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund is investing more than $35,000 in a project to develop a rapid antigen test (RAT) for the early detection of facial eczema (FE) disease in ruminants. Ministry has collaborated with local firm Tokaora Diagnostics to develop a prototype facial eczema RAT and undertake field testing. Management of Facial eczema (FE) disease in ruminants is costing the New Zealand economy more than $200 million each year.…

Western Australia (WA) records export worth $15.5 billion of agricultural, fisheries and forestry (AFF) products in 2022. Western Australia (WA) exported a record $15.5 billion of agricultural, fisheries and forestry (AFF) products in 2022. This was predominantly driven by wheat exports ($5.5 billion). WA accounted for more than 20% of Australia’s total AFF exports in 2022. Estimation of WA agricultural, fisheries and forestry exports in 2022 Western Australia (WA) exported a record $15.5 billion of agricultural, fisheries and forestry (AFF) products in 2022. This was led by wheat ($5.5b), canola ($3.8b), barley ($1.9b), wool ($718m) and sheepmeat ($624m). The total…