Author: Hithaishi CB

Investment supports sustainable agriculture, species restoration, carbon credits, sequestration, and global net-zero competitiveness. The CEFC and global investment group La Caisse (formerly CDPQ) have launched a AU$250 million landmark, large-scale, diversified agricultural platform to generate high-quality Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), with Rio Tinto as a foundation offtaker. La Caisse has invested AU$200 million alongside a AU$50 million commitment from the CEFC to create the Meldora platform (Meldora), managed by Australian agriculture and natural capital asset manager, Gunn Agri Partners (GAP). Meldora has purchased its first asset, a broadacre and irrigation farm of more than 15,000 hectares in Central Queensland. Meldora will…

Restoring damaged agricultural land and ensuring long-term soil sustainability The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is urging the widespread adoption of biochar technology as a strategic solution to combat the country’s worsening agricultural land degradation crisis. Devi Erna Rachmawati, Vice Chair of Kadin Indonesia for Agriculture, emphasized that biochar is essential for restoring damaged agricultural land and ensuring long-term soil sustainability. “Right now, Indonesia is in urgent need of biochar technology. More than 60% of our agricultural land is degraded and no longer healthy. Biochar offers a practical solution, and the raw materials are abundant across Indonesia,” Devi…

New facility will help us better deliver new technology to our customers and is expected to be operational in early 2027 Corteva Agriscience has announced the construction of a new research and development (R&D) lab at its Midland Industrial Park facility, marking a significant step in its commitment to innovation and sustainable agriculture. The Midland Process Research & Development Lab will feature state-of-the-art analytical labs, wet chemistry labs, and continuous processing capabilities. Scheduled for completion in early 2027, the facility will integrate analytical science, chemistry, and engineering disciplines to drive advancements in crop protection and agricultural sustainability. Gerd Dieterich, Midland…

Amazon’s New Zealand Infrastructure Region to Drive Agricultural Innovation and Digital Transformation Amazon has launched the AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region, a significant infrastructure investment aimed at bolstering the country’s digital capabilities and supporting its agricultural sector through advanced cloud technologies along with other prime sectors. This initiative aligns with Amazon’s broader commitment to sustainability and innovation, particularly in addressing challenges faced by the agriculture industry. The new AWS Region will enable secure data storage locally, reduce latency, and access cutting-edge technologies such as including analytics, compute, content delivery, database, generative AI (Gen AI), machine learning, networking and storage,…

Commercial operations are scheduled to begin from the second half of 2026. Square Roots Japan Co., Ltd. is set to open its first state-of-the-art modular indoor farm, “Agri Tech Lab Tokyo,” in January 2026, transforming part of a warehouse under the JR Keiyo Line near Shinkiba Station into a hub for agricultural innovation. The cutting-edge facility will merge Japan’s rich agricultural heritage with advanced technology to address pressing global and domestic challenges, including climate-driven supply risks, food crises, aging farmers, labor shortages, and declining food self-sufficiency. Agri Tech Lab Tokyo aims to pioneer a sustainable agricultural model for future generations.…

The National Geographic Society and PepsiCo launch the new Food for Tomorrow Program National Geographic Society and PepsiCo announced their collaboration to harness the power of science, storytelling, and education to inspire positive change across the global food system, with a focus on regenerative agriculture. The Food for Tomorrow program  will support National Geographic Explorer stories and scientists delving into the future of food through powerful imagery, poignant narratives, applied science-based projects, and data visualization maps. The global population is projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, and according to UNESCO reports, if current trends continue, nearly 90% of the planet’s land  could be…

Floral Industry Innovation Center to modernize Taiwan’s Floriculture industry and strengthen global competitiveness Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has launched the Floral Industry Innovation Center (FIIC) in Tainan’s Houbi District, marking a significant step toward modernizing Taiwan’s floriculture industry. The initiative aims to enhance industrial transformation and bolster the country’s competitiveness in the global floral market. The FIIC integrates resources from the Taiwan Orchid Plantation and the Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute’s Floricultural Experiment Branch. It will serve as a hub for industry services, research and development, and technology verification, focusing on breeding, production, cold-chain logistics, and marketing. Agriculture Minister Chen…

Focuses on bilateral trade cooperation with several potential export commodities beyond palm oil and coconut oil, including machinery and other manufactured goods The Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin Indonesia), Anindya Novyan Bakrie, met Ambassador of Brazil to Indonesia, George Monteiro Prata, at The Convergence Indonesia, Rasuna Epicentrum, and discussed the growing economic ties between Indonesia and Brazil, with a particular focus on collaboration in energy transition and agriculture. President Prabowo Subianto met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his recent state visit to Brazil in July. Anindya emphasized the importance of strengthening…

China and Uzbekistan strengthen ties through sustainable agriculture In Uzbekistan, cotton is more than just a crop—it’s a symbol of national wealth and scientific collaboration. Referred to as “white gold,” cotton fields in the suburbs of Tashkent are now at the heart of a groundbreaking initiative that showcases the power of international cooperation. A demonstration site for water-saving drip irrigation technology, established in 2012 through a partnership between the China’s Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography and a local Uzbek research institution, has revolutionized cotton farming. The technology uses plastic sheets and strategically placed hoses to deliver water directly to…

Business alliance promotes stable food production to revitalize regional farming practices by reinforcing human resource Seibu Kaihatsu Nosan Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Corporation, and Sumitomo Corporation Tohoku Co., Ltd. have entered into a business alliance agreement to promote sustainable agricultural production and regional development in Japan’s Tohoku region. The three companies will advance joint projects with local producers and agricultural companies focused on realizing sustainable agriculture by: (1) enhancing work efficiency and stabilizing food production through smart farming technologies, (2) revitalizing regional production via human resource development and distribution support and (3) promoting the adoption of environmentally friendly agricultural inputs and…