Author: Hithaishi CB

A 2.75ha site will be established in the Jandakot industrial precinct for plant pathology, crop genetics, molecular biology, virology, and agronomy research Western Australia will establish a new Primary Industries Research Centre at Jandakot to help future-proof Western Australia’s valuable agriculture and food sector. More than $55 million will be invested to develop the 2.75ha site in the Jandakot industrial precinct to house the WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s research and development functions. When completed, it will incorporate technical facilities, storage and office space for about 100 research and scientific staff. The center will support R&D and…

Breakthrough collaboration targets improved pasture performance, resilience, and climate-smart benefits BioLumic, a pioneer in seed trait innovation, has entered a multi-year partnership with global dairy co-op Fonterra to develop a new category of seed traits for pasture-based dairy systems — traits that program the plant’s genetic expression rather than alter its genetics. The partnership will deliver light-activated traits designed to improve the productivity and resilience of ryegrass, starting in New Zealand. “This partnership signals a new era for forage innovation to supercharge pasture-based dairy systems,” said Jeremy Hill, Chief Science and Technology Officer at Fonterra. “Together, BioLumic and Fonterra are aiming…

Collaboration underscores Malaysia’s goal to stabilize food security, sustainable agriculture technology and ASEAN market expansion Agroz Inc., a Malaysia-based innovative, fully vertically integrated agricultural technology (AgTech) company, announced a strategic collaboration with U.S.-based Harvest Today, LLC, developer of the patented Harvest Wall™ growing system, to launch the Agroz Groz Wall. The collaboration was unveiled at the Future Food-AgTech Festival (FFF2025) witnessed by Datuk Seri Isham Ishak, Secretary General at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, where Agroz is showcasing Agroz Tech and the Agroz Groz Wall, from 8 October to 12 October 2025. Under Agroz and Harvest Today’s collaboration, Agroz…

Boost Food Security and Growth Tanmiah Food Company (Tanmiah), a leading vertically integrated poultry and food producer in Saudi Arabia, has inaugurated two new facilities in the central region of the Kingdom. The launch, held under the patronage of His Excellency Eng. Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, includes a state-of-the-art poultry processing plant in Al Majmaa (Majmaa 2) and a cutting-edge feed mill in Dahna. These additions strengthen Tanmiah’s extensive network of hatcheries, feed mills, and processing plants, underscoring the company’s dedication to advancing food security, operational efficiency, and community development. The new facilities represent a…

Exclusive partnerships with OneAg and Vantage NSW bring Retrofit autonomy systems to farmers across Australia Sabanto, a leader in agricultural autonomy, announced its expansion into the Australian agriculture market. Through exclusive partnerships with OneAg and Vantage NSW, Sabanto will provide farmers with retrofit autonomy systems that convert existing tractors into fully autonomous machines, boosting operational efficiency and productivity without the high costs of new equipment. “Australia’s agricultural sector is highly innovative, and we’re eager to partner with local experts to deliver affordable autonomy to farmers,” said Craig Rupp, CEO and Founder of Sabanto. “Together with OneAg and Vantage NSW, we’re…

Move will significantly boost Australia’s $500 million blueberry industry Australia is opening new opportunities for its blueberry producers through a landmark agreement that secures market access to export the fruit to Vietnam. This trade deal, projected to generate approximately $22 million over five years, highlights the growing demand for Australian agricultural products in international markets and underscores the country’s efforts to strengthen its export capabilities. The agreement is another major win for Australian producers and will also create access to Vietnamese pomelos for Australian consumers. Work on securing this two-way agreement commenced in 2022 and stands as a testament to…

Vietnam’s dairy market was valued at USD 5.71 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 13.37 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 9.5% from 2025 to 2033. Appier, an AI-native SaaS company specializing in advanced AdTech and MarTech solutions, announced a strategic partnership with VitaDairy, Vietnam’s leading immunity-focused dairy brand. The collaboration was launched with a project kick-off ceremony, marking the start of a joint journey to harness Appier’s AI innovation in accelerating VitaDairy’s digital growth and enhancing customer engagement across its diversified channels. According to IMARC Group, Vietnam’s dairy market was valued at USD 5.71 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 13.37 billion by 2033, with a…

Leaders review potential collaboration, like opening market access for Malaysian agricultural products to Kazakhstan Malaysia and Kazakhstan have committed to strengthening cooperation in agriculture and food security, including bilateral trade and research and development (R&D). Kazakhstan’s Trade and Integration Minister Arman Shakkaliyev met with Malaysia’s Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) and discussed potential cooperation in the agri-food sector and agricultural technology. This included opportunities for joint R&D between the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) and research institutions in Kazakhstan. Both parties also saw significant potential in the agricultural production…

Flagship food program–“P20 Benteng Bigas , Meron Na!” Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. led the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) visit to Batanes, one of the northernmost provinces of the Philippines, to roll out critical support for the local farming and fishing communities. The visit marked the official launch of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s flagship food program–“P20 Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”–in the province, along with the distribution of over P13 million worth of agricultural and fisheries interventions aimed at boosting production and strengthening local livelihoods. “The P20 Rice Project is proof of the President’s compassion for every Filipino…

A key focus of the bilateral talks was increasing Philippine agricultural exports to Japan. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Japanese Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Shinjiro Koizumi met on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Agriculture and Forestry Ministers Meeting to discuss deeper bilateral cooperation in agriculture, including enhanced trade, technology transfer, and sustainability efforts. A key focus of the bilateral talks was increasing Philippine agricultural exports to Japan. Secretary Tiu Laurel requested improved market access for Philippine pomelo and reiterated the country’s long-standing appeal for the elimination of tariffs on fresh bananas, which currently face…