Author: Hithaishi CB

Innovative scientifically formulated alternative rice cultivation system precisely addresses the weed control challenges as farmers practice direct-seeded rice cultivation BASF and Anhui Winall High-Tech Seed Co., Ltd. jointly launched the Provisia® Herbicide-Tolerant Rice System in China. This system consists of two core components: herbicide Provisia (300g/L quizalofop-p-ethyl) developed by BASF, and two quizalofop-p-ethyl-tolerant rice varieties, Quanyou 822 and Huiliangyou 898, bred by Winall. BASF’s Provisia is the first quizalofop-p-ethyl chemistry to obtain registration on herbicide-tolerant rice varieties in China. This scientific combination precisely addresses the weed control challenges of farmers as they practice direct-seeded rice cultivation. The implementation of Provisia rice…

Collaborates with the global community under the theme, “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities Philippines Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Soils and Water Management (DA-BSWM), together with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), led the Philippine celebration of World Soil Day, joining the global community under the theme, “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities.” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the need to place soil at the center of development, highlighting that stewardship of this vital resource is essential to the promise of a Bagong Pilipinas. “Let us nurture on agriculture that restores fertility instead of exhausting it, a form of growth that measures…

Boosts trade opportunities, and biosecurity investments and Biofuel industry growth Australia’s agriculture industry is on track to achieve a record valuation of nearly $100 billion this financial year, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). The ABARES reports highlight the importance of continued collaboration between the Government and industry to address challenges and seize opportunities. The ABARES Agricultural Commodities Report for December 2025 forecasts the gross value of agricultural production to reach $99.5 billion in 2025-26, with the combined value of fisheries and forestry pushing the total to over $106.4…

Malaysia’s Leadership in Climate Action: Advancing Inclusive and Credible Net-Zero Pathways As the world convened in Belém, Brazil, for the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), Malaysia stepped forward to showcase its leadership, progress, and partnerships on the global stage. Anchored by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), the Malaysia Pavilion at COP30 highlighted the nation’s commitment to advancing credible and inclusive net-zero pathways. Over six days, the Pavilion hosted 17 sessions featuring 78 speakers from government, industry, academia, and civil society, drawing over 580 participants both in person and online, including 319 international delegates. Building…

Key production chains including grain origination, animal protein, agricultural inputs, seeds, retail, and biofuels NTT DATA Business Solutions, a leading global IT service provider focused on SAP, has signed an agreement to acquire SPRO IT Solutions, a leading SAP provider in the agribusiness industry in Brazil. The terms of the acquisition have been finalized and will be completed following approval from the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE). SPRO is a national agribusiness leader, with expertise across key production chains including grain origination, animal protein, agricultural inputs, seeds, retail, and biofuels. Serving cooperatives, agro-industries, seed companies and trading firms across Brazil, the company…

EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) and the European Chamber of Commerce in Viet Nam (EuroCham) reviews legal framework, the circular economy, recycling, and agricultural and environmental cooperation Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Le Cong Thanh, held the meeting with a delegation from the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) and the European Chamber of Commerce in Viet Nam (EuroCham). The discussion focused on the legal framework, the circular economy, recycling, and agricultural and environmental cooperation. At the meeting, Ms. Li Chen, a Member of the EU-ABC Executive Board and Head of Public Affairs for ASEAN at HSBC, introduced the EU-ABC as an…

Joint research and innovation on oilseed crops Africa’s rich diversity of oilseed crops, such as sesame, peanuts, and soybeans, is essential for food security, rural livelihoods, and expanding export markets across the continent. To better harness this potential and address the priorities of the FOCAC Beijing Action Plan (2025-2027), African and Chinese scientists are intensifying joint research and innovation on oilseed crops. Policymakers, researchers, and private sector representatives from Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Mali, Madagascar, Nigeria, Tanzania, and other countries met with their Chinese counterparts in Wuhan at the Belt and Road Forum on Oil Crops Science, Technology Innovation, and Industrial…

Next-generation Autonomous Farming System: AI robotics technology designed to automate key agricultural processes such as seeding, monitoring, harvesting, and crop optimization Malaysia’s Agroz Inc., an innovative, fully vertically integrated agricultural technology company specializing in AI-powered Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) vertical farms, has launched Agroz Robotics in collaboration with UBTECH Robotics (UBTECH), a global leader in humanoid robotics. The collaboration represents a strategic step forward for Agroz. Agroz Robotics is a program which combines engineering innovation with real-time agricultural intelligence to create a fully integrated, automated CEA ecosystem in Agroz OS, the Company’s proprietary farm operating system. As part of Agroz…

Innovative new genomic techniques (NGTs) to enhance agricultural sustainability and competitiveness The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on new EU rules for plants obtained by using new genomic techniques (NGTs). The agreed measures will enable more innovative plant breeding in the EU, helping farmers to grow plants that are more resilient to climate change and making them more sustainable as producers will require less resources, fertilisers and pesticides to fight pests. This will allow breeders and farmers to be more competitive by levelling the international playing field with other producers.…

Explores new export opportunities, attract investments, and strengthen bilateral trade Fiji’s agricultural sector took center stage in the recent Fiji–New Zealand Business Mission 2025 event. This strategic mission aimed to unlock new export opportunities, attract investments, and strengthen bilateral trade, with a particular focus on agriculture. The delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Communications, Hon. Manoa Kamikamica, will include representatives from the agricultural sector, alongside manufacturing and services. Key events, including the Fiji Business Forum 2025, was held in Wellington and Auckland to promote trade and investment opportunities that…