Author: Hithaishi CB

STROVEQ and SPREXIMA utilize Agrauxine’s unique strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast as Biofungicides Syngenta Crop Protection has signed an agreement with Agrauxine by Lesaffre to private label and exclusively distribute Syngenta’s products STROVEQ® and SPREXIMA®. STROVEQ is a systemic resistance inducer and SPREXIMA, is a biofungicide. These products will be sold and distributed in the ornamental market in the US. This agreement further strengthens the collaboration between Agrauxine and Syngenta. Both STROVEQ and SPREXIMA utilize Agrauxine’s unique strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast. STROVEQ is a systemic resistance Inducer (SRI) that acts preventively to prepare plants to defend against fungal attacks. SPREXIMA prevents disease…

Global assessment is based on information provided by 128 countries, four regional centres  and 13 international centres through the FAO World Information and Early Warning System on Plant Genetic Resources (WIEWS) A sustainable cropping system is dependent on Plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA) – plants that are currently harvested or have potential to be harvested for food and agriculture. The publication, The Third Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Third Report), presents the results of a comprehensive assessment of the global status and trends, including progress made and the remaining constraints, regarding…

Ministers pledged to continue the expansion of trilateral cooperation in economy and trade Korea Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Ahn Dukgeun has agreed with his counterparts from Japan and China to expand trilateral cooperation in economy and trade. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy in Seoul on March 30 said the 13th trilateral talks on economy and trade among the three countries was held that day at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Seoul’s Jung-gu District. Attending the meeting was Minister Ahn, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yoji Muto, and Chinese Minister of Commerce…

Specialized dialogues on dairy and fisheries, strengthen policy communication and information exchanges across agricultural sub-sectors China’s Vice Minister Zhang Zhili met with Ray Smith, Director-General of the Ministry of Primary Industries of New Zealand, in Beijing on March 25. They exchanged views on advancing agricultural cooperation between China and New Zealand.   Vice Minister Zhang highlighted agriculture as a pivotal sector within China-New Zealand bilateral relations. In recent years, the two countries have enjoyed increasingly robust agricultural cooperation, benefiting from improved cooperation mechanisms, significant trade potential, and deepened exchanges in agricultural science and technology. Minister expressed China’s stand to work with…

Collaboration to enable cost-effective end-to-end genotyping across large animal and plant populations Twist Bioscience Corporation, a core mid-cap growth and value equity company in the life sciences segment of the health care sector, and Curio Genomics, a pioneer in genomics software, announced a collaboration to accelerate the adoption of NGS workflows in agricultural genomics (agrigenomics) by offering Twist’s FlexPrep™ Ultra-High Throughput (UHT) Library Preparation Kit with Curio’s bioinformatics software and data platform. Despite the flexibility and depth of genomic data provided by NGS workflows compared to microarrays, adoption of NGS in agrigenomics has lagged due to the low cost and familiarity of microarray workflows.…

NTU Singapore invention ‘fungi tiles’ can mimic the skin’s biological process of regulating heat A team of scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed ‘fungi tiles’ that could one day help to bring the heat down in buildings without consuming energy. These wall tiles are made from a new biomaterial combining fungi’s root network – called mycelium – and organic waste. Earlier research has shown that mycelium-bound composites are more energy efficient than conventional building insulation materials such as expanded vermiculite and lightweight expanded clay aggregate. Building on this proven insulating property, the NTU Singapore team worked…

A powerful new solution for resistant grass weeds in cereals and other crops FMC Corporation, a leading global agricultural sciences company, announced an agreement with Bayer to commercialize products containing Isoflex™ active in the European Union (EU) and Great Britain. The partnership will expand access to FMC’s breakthrough weed control technology, offering European growers a powerful new solution for resistant grass weeds in cereals and other crops. Isoflex™ active, classified by the Herbicide Resistance Action Committee (HRAC) as a Group 13 herbicide, received registration in Great Britain in 2024. Pending regulatory decisions, EU registration is anticipated in 2025. The novel herbicide provides lasting…

A range of high-resolution X-ray imaging systems and software solutions designed specifically for use in seed and agricultural analysis applications. KUBTEC®, a global leader in X-ray imaging technology, has launched the XSEED® family of X-ray Systems, a range of high-resolution X-ray imaging systems and software solutions designed specifically for use in seed and agricultural analysis applications. In contrast to traditional methods, such as tetrazolium chloride or germination testing, the XSEED systems can image the internal seed morphology in fully intact seeds, enabling non-destructive evaluation of seed quality in a fraction of the time. DIGISEED® software provides researchers and seed specialists…

Seed certification is a standardized quality assurance system that focuses on high-quality seeds and emphasizes process management China has introduced its first batch of certified seeds into the market, marking a key step in improving seed quality and boosting crop yields. The initiative aims to raise seed standards, enhance agricultural production and strengthen the country’s seed industry. At a launch ceremony in Sanya, Hainan province, the National Agro-Tech Extension and Service Center awarded certification to 27 seed companies, allowing 35 varieties of certified seeds to enter the market.  “Seed certification is a standardized quality assurance system that focuses on high-quality…

MHP exporting products to over 80 countries and overseeing 360,000 hectares of farmland across 12 regions in Ukraine MHP, a leading international food and agri company, is strengthening its global strategy by partnering with American Global Strategies (AGS), a U.S. consulting firm led by former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien. The goal of this collaboration is to reinforce food security in the international market. In times of geopolitical uncertainty, the expertise and strategic insights of AGS will be instrumental in strengthening MHP’s global standing and expanding its export potential. It will not only benefit MHP, but also contribute to regional food security…