Author: Hithaishi CB

YIELDON™: Revolutionizing Crop Productivity with Innovative Biostimulant Technology Syngenta has introduced YIELDON™, a state-of-the-art biostimulant designed to elevate the productivity and profitability of major crops in Brazil, including soybeans, corn, cotton, and sugarcane. This innovative bioinput activates specific plant genes that regulate metabolism, promoting cell division and expansion while enhancing the transport of sugars, nutrients, and lipids. Its 100% natural formulation, combined with Syngenta’s proprietary GeaPower technology, unlocks the full potential of plant physiology, ensuring higher productivity, superior grain and lint quality, and a rapid return on investment for farmers. Dáfila Fagotti, Biologicals Product Manager at Syngenta, emphasized the role…

Timber Fiber Strategy: A Blueprint for innovation and sustainability in Australia’s forestry industry Australia has unveiled the Timber Fibre Strategy, a comprehensive plan to drive growth and innovation in Australia’s forestry industry. The Strategy outlines 128 ambitious actions aimed at creating a sustainable, globally competitive sector that meets both domestic and international demand for forest products. Developed through extensive consultation with the forestry industry and guided by the Strategic Forest and Renewable Materials Partnership, the Strategy provides a roadmap for addressing key challenges and opportunities in the sector. It emphasizes the role of forestry in supporting Australia’s housing agenda and…

Chemetall will provide innovative PET recycling washing solutions for Circular Plastics Company’s new plastic recycling plant in Vung Tau, Vietnam, to empower the circular economy in Southeast Asia The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has been selected to supply innovative PET recycling washing solutions for Circular Plastics Company’s new plastic recycling plant in Vung Tau, Vietnam. Chemetall will provide a range of novel technologies tailored for Circular Plastics Company’s facilities, which recycle post-consumer PET plastics into food-grade products in Myanmar and Vietnam. They include Gardoclean® cleaning agents, Gardobond® additives for PET/polyolefin separation and defoaming.…

Each year, the industry exports an average of USD2 billion worth of crude and refined coconut oil, desiccated coconut, copra meal, and coconut water from about 14 to 15 billion nuts. Philippines Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. underscored the urgency of the call of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the amendment of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act, saying it is vital for the revitalization of the coconut sector—the country’s top agricultural export earner. Tiu Laurel recommended revising the law in order to direct the trust fund’s resources to the most critical needs–particularly replanting. Coconut trees…

 Accelerating the digitalization and smart transformation of Thailand’s farming sector China’s U Power Limited, a provider of AI-powered solutions for next-generation energy grids and intelligent transportation systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chia Tai Co., Ltd. Thailand’s leading innovative agricultural company and ICBC Thai collaborate to accelerate the digitalization and smart transformation of Thailand’s farming sector. With the partnership between U Power, Chia Tai, and ICBC Thai, the Thai farming sector will be transformed by bringing battery-swapping-compatible drones into mainstream farming operations. In co-developing and promoting the drone platform in Thailand, the three parties hope to advance sustainable farming practices by providing…

High-precision environmental sensor enhances data-driven decisions for farming, meteorology, and smart cities OMRON Electronic Components, a global leader in innovative component solutions, has announced the release of its next-generation Weather Sensor designed to meet the growing demand for reliable environmental data across agriculture, meteorology, and smart city applications. As climate volatility and resource management challenges intensify, accurate weather data is becoming a critical tool in mitigating environmental risk and optimizing system performance. OMRON’s new Weather Sensor delivers robust, real-time insights – empowering more responsive and resilient infrastructure and operations. With high sensitivity and multi-parameter sensing capabilities, the sensor supports advanced monitoring of…

Project to deploy its proprietary AVAP® technology to convert lignocellulosic biomass into second-generation ethanol Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc., the global leader in cellulose specialty products, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GranBio LLC, a pioneer in biochemicals and biofuels, to jointly explore the development of a small-scale commercial cellulosic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facility co-located at RYAM’s Jesup, Georgia site. Under the agreement, GranBio will lead the proposed project to deploy its proprietary AVAP® technology to convert lignocellulosic biomass into second-generation ethanol, which will be upgraded into SAF for sale to an offtaker. The new facility…

Strengthening Collaboration for Sustainable Growth in Fertilizer and Petrochemical Industries PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero) and PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) strengthened their strategic partnership by signing a follow-up memorandum of understanding (MoU) that opens up opportunities for broader collaboration in supporting national and regional food security, as well as encouraging the downstreaming of the fertilizer and petrochemical industry in Indonesia. This collaboration includes exploring potential synergies in urea and ammonia supply, transferring technical and operational knowledge, and strengthening corporate governance in the areas of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE). This collaboration is expected to be a catalyst for strengthening the…

Accelerates time to market for multiple DTN ag and sustainability solutions – particularly for ethanol plants DTN, the global leader in operational decisioning for energy, agriculture, and weather-driven industries, announced the acquisition of Grain Discovery. The Canadian agtech company’s platform enables seamless grain transactions, CRM-style tools for managing grower relationships, farm-level sustainability data capture, and end-to-end traceability, providing a complete digital workflow for grain buyers, advisors and producers. This acquisition enhances DTN Ag Hub, which launches in the fall. DTN Ag Hub is a real-time digital twin of U.S. agriculture at the farm level of detail to answer the most vital…

Strategic agreement signed to advance industry transformation toward Digital Agriculture and Sustainability Innovation Korea’s premier AI and big data analytics provider, B2En, a prominent artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics firm, and Reborn Materials Inc., a pioneering American technology company specializing in enzyme-based hybrid (bio) plastics, have officially launched an ambitious joint initiative. This groundbreaking partnership aims to transform global sustainable industries through the commercialization of innovative, environmentally responsible plastic solutions. By combining Reborn Materials’ field-validated biodegradable plastic technologies and extensive agricultural networks with B2En’s sophisticated AI-powered analytics platform, stakeholders across various sectors will gain unprecedented insights into sustainable agricultural…