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Regional firm Loam Bio receives $5.8 million to develop Carbonbuilder microbial technology that aids plants in storing carbon naturally, thereby enhancing soil’s ability to retain moisture Australia is investing $9.3 million in soil technology that could help Australian farmers increase soil carbon in cropping systems, improve soil health and resilience, and diversify farm income. Regional company Loam Bio is developing technology to store carbon in agricultural soils.The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is funding the innovation. The CEFC has already invested $5.8 million in Loam, taking its total investment to $15.1 million. Increased soil carbon helps soil to retain more…

Encourages the construction of agricultural infrastructure, advances agricultural science, technology, and equipment, and fosters the development of rural industries On 13 Feb, China unveiled its “No. 1 central document” for 2023, outlining nine tasks in comprehensively promoting rural vitalization. Since 2004, China has prioritized agriculture and rural development for 20 consecutive years. The document called for enhanced efforts to stabilize production and ensure supply of grain and important agricultural products, to boost the construction of agricultural infrastructure, to strengthen support for agricultural science, technology and equipment, to consolidate and expand the achievements of poverty alleviation, and to promote the high-quality…

Agriculture Ministry identifies strategies and orientations in cooperation with Sustainable Trade Initiatives (IDH) to streamline agricultural production and trade policies in the Central Highlands region On February 13, the Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) met with the Global Director of Sustainable Trade Initiatives (IDH) to Identify strategies and orientations for partnership to support sustainable agricultural production in the Central Highlands regions aligning with market demands while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. MARD Minister Le Minh Hoan explained, “Vietnam understands the need to develop agriculture based on the new consumer trends, which is further elaborated in the Strategy for…

Strategic partnership to accelerate the development and commercialization of biological crop protection solutions and biostimulants Bayer and Kimitec inks a global strategic partnership to discover, develop and commercialize next-generation biologicals. Plant protection and biostimulant products will be formulated and manufactured using novel biomolecules derived from natural sources. Kimitec will leverage unique biological discovery capabilities with Bayer’s global field-testing resources, market expertise and comprehensive crop protection portfolio.  To accelerate the discovery of natural molecules, Kimitec will implement LINNA®, a MAAVi Innovation Center AI platform. The integrated crop management solutions are expected to address pests, diseases and weeds, as well as to…

The New Multi-Purpose Plant (MPP) in Taquari (Brazil) intend to be a leading global producer of Prothioconazole in the crop protection industry ADAMA, one of the world’s leading crop protection companies, has opened a new multi-purpose plant (MPP) in Taquari, Brazil. The new plant produces key active ingredients (AIs) for the crop protection industry, including Prothioconazole, an important fungicide which protects Brazil’s soybean crops against Asian Soybean Rust. In the global fungicide market, Prothioconazole accounts for $1.2 billion in sales. Over $50 million has been invested in ADAMA’s new plant, of which approximately 30% went to implementing sustainable practices. With…

Scientists from the China Institute of Fisheries Science and the Heilongjiang Fisheries Research Institute have breakthrough in breeding theory and technique after creating the world’s first carp fish There is no intermuscular bone (scapula). The fish was created by gene editing and, according to the institute and a report from China Daily, settles a 50-year-old debate over whether intermuscular bones can be regenerated. The researchers focused on the carp, a bony freshwater fish farmed throughout Eastern Europe and Asia. Although this species is a popular aquaculture product, the bones between its small muscles make it difficult to eat and process on a…

The bilateral ministries convened an online forum to promote trade in agricultural products and food between Vietnam – China (Yunnan) An Executive Team of the 970 Agricultural Product Connection Forum in Vietnam (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) held an online forum on Feb 10, 2023 to promote the import and export of agricultural products between Vietnam and Yunnan (China). The “Promoting trade in agricultural products” forum connected both Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Southern Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Lao Cai Provincial People’s Committee, with speakers from Yunnan province (China). …

Approves AVAC LSD Live vaccine at affordable prices to prevent skin rash on buffaloes and cows Vietnam’s Department of Animal Health has approved AVAC LSD Live vaccine to prevent skin rash on buffaloes and cows. AVAC LSD Live vaccine is manufactured by AVAC Company. This is the first “Made in Vietnam” vaccine. Affirming the domestic vaccine brand, this might help Vietnam aiming to produce its own vaccines and move towards smart and autonomous agriculture. As a freeze-dried attenuated vaccine, with a shelf life of 24 months, the vaccine will help farmers to tackle dermatomyositis in cattles. Vaccine is in accordance…

Image Credit: Grow Asia Business Council The new council to initiate ground projects through Grow Asia’s Multi-Donor Impact Funds to demonstrate the viability of sustainable and inclusive business models Grow Asia Business Council has announced that Corteva Agriscience and East-West Seed will be the new Co-Chairs for 2023/24. With this, Grow Asia, the multistakeholder platform continues to build a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food system in Asia. Bayer Crop Science and Charoen Pokphand Produce, are the outgoing Business Council Co-Chairs of 2022/23. The organization has established two high-level advisory councils – the Partners’ Advisory Council and the Business Council…

Rovensa Next, the business unit will house comprehensive portfolio of agricultural inputs and technologies to shape a sustainable future for agriculture and drive its bio-transformation Berlin based Rovensa Group, the global innovative agriculture solution provider has launched a new business unit, Rovensa Next to drive bio-transformation by shaping a sustainable future for global agriculture field. The flagship project ‘Rovensa Next’ aggregates ten Rovensa Group companies, creating a holistic platform of innovative biosolutions. Ten Rovensa Group companies comprising of “Agrichembio, Agrotecnología, Idai Nature, Microquimica, MIP Agro, OGT, Oro Agri, Rodel, SDP, and Tradecorp” will now form the new global business unit.…