Author: Hithaishi CB

The three sides discussed the current affairs of agricultural policies and major matters of interest of their own nations Song Miryung, Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) of the Republic of Korea (ROK) met with H.E. Mohamad bin Sabu, Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security of Malaysia and H.E. Tran Duc Thang, Acting Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV), who visited the Republic of Korea to participate in the 10th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Security Ministerial Meeting (FSMM). The three sides discussed…

Signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation on the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) AsAO Keiichiro, Japanese Minister of Environment, delivered a keynote speech at the India-Japan Economic Forum on August 29, 2025, stating that through collaboration between Japan and India, the JCM would be effectively used to promote climate change countermeasures and the deployment of decarbonization technologies. ONO Keiichi, Japanese Ambassador, and Tanmay Kumar, Secretary of India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on August 7, 2025. This agreement establishes the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), aligning with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. It enables…

Technology combines multiple tolerances, including unprecedented resistance to HPPD inhibitors Syngenta and MS Technologies announced the launch of herbicide-tolerant soybean technology, expected to arrive in the North American market in 2029. The new trait package will be commercialized through Syngenta’s seed brands, Stine Seed Company, and other partners. The system is based on Enlist E3 technology and expands soybean’s tolerance to more active ingredients. The list includes glyphosate, glufosinate, 2,4-D choline, and several HPPD inhibitors. Among them are mesotrione, isoxaflutole, and bicyclopyrone, already used in corn. According to the companies, the new feature offers farmers flexibility, with additional control options…

Edacious and the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) have announced a new partnership that establishes a collaborative framework to measure and better understand the relationship between Regenerative Organic Certified® crops and human health. For decades, the global food system has prioritized yield over quality, sacrificing nutrient density in the process. The consequences are mounting: increased malnutrition, chronic disease, and soil degradation signal a system out of balance. To address this crisis, Edacious was founded to connect the dots between agriculture and human health, helping growers and food brands measure, understand, and communicate the unique nutritional quality of food and ingredients. The…

G20 and E16 drones helps farmers reduce costs, save resources, and increase yields. Terra Drone Corporation, a Japanese drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology company, signed a sales partnership agreement with PT Yanmar Diesel Indonesia, a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. The agreement signing took place at Yanmar Diesel Indonesia’s headquarters and was attended by executives from both companies. Local implementation will be carried out through Terra Drone Indonesia and Terra Agri , a drone-based agriculture brand focused on Indonesia. As a leading agricultural machinery manufacturer, Yanmar has an extensive network in Indonesia that includes local farmers and various agricultural stakeholders. Through…

Launching a joint R&D partnership in UAE to develop desert-adapted seeds ADQ, an active sovereign investor with a focus on critical infrastructure and global supply chains, and Limagrain, an agricultural cooperative and international seed group, have entered into exclusive discussions for ADQ to acquire a 35 percent stake in Limagrain Vegetable Seeds (LVS), the vegetable seed division of Limagrain. Headquartered in France, LVS is the global leader in the vegetable seeds industry, with a strong legacy dating back to 1743. Renowned for its best-in-class R&D capabilities and consistent innovation, LVS operates 56 research centers across 20 countries and offers the…

Malaysia takes steps to avoid EU deforestation regulation downgrade Malaysia is implementing contingency plans to maintain its competitiveness in European markets and avoid being classified as a “standard risk” country under the European Union’s new Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The commodities ministry announced in a parliamentary reply that it is working to ensure industries exporting agricommodity products to Europe comply with EU requirements. Currently, Malaysia is categorized as a “standard risk” country under the EUDR, alongside Indonesia and Brazil. Under these regulations, 3% of shipments from “standard risk” countries are subject to inspection, while “low risk” countries face less stringent due…

New class of novel “amplifier” molecules which are non-herbicidal on their own but will potentially allow farmers to reduce the amount or concentration of the agricultural herbicides Moa Technology announces its discovery of chemistries which could become an entirely new category of products to help farmers protect their harvests more safely, sustainably and effectively. Moa has already discovered 80 new herbicidal modes of action with its breakthrough technology platforms in the last three years, several of which are already effectively controlling tough and pervasive weeds in field trials in the US, Canada, France, Spain, the UK, Australia, and South America. In the course of this…

Allocates $26.8 million to fund the development, construction, and operation of a 25.6-megawatt colocation green data center in Samut Prakan province The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and GSA Data Center 01 Company Limited (GSA) have signed a local currency green loan of THB900 million (approximately $26.8 million) to fund the development, construction, and operation of a 25.6-megawatt colocation green data center in Samut Prakan province, Thailand. The data center will be highly energy-efficient, with a designed power usage effectiveness rating of 1.4. The data center will have a Tier III certification, ensuring high reliability with an uptime of 99.982%. GSA…

Razor Tracking + CLAAS: A Top-Tier Integration Powering Telematics and Fleet Operations Across All Industries CLAAS and Razor Tracking have partnered to integrate their platforms, providing customers with enhanced visibility and management of their farm equipment and support vehicles. This collaboration allows users to track and monitor their assets across both the Razor Tracking and CLAAS connect platforms. The integration enables customers to view their equipment, service vehicles, and non-powered assets in real time. Beyond GPS location, Razor Tracking devices offer detailed data, including vehicle VIN, fuel levels, operating hours, engine status, location history, heading, weather overlays, and speed. This…