Author: Hithaishi CB

Strengthens soil moisture solution tech following the acquisition of GroGuru Australia’s Discovery Ag, INC, dba Goanna Ag, a leader in irrigation scheduling tools for cotton growers across Australia and the Southern US, has acquired all assets of GroGuru, INC. GroGuru is a trusted irrigation management tool for hundreds of farms across the Midwest and Southern United States. Using their patented wireless underground communication technology, GroGuru has developed a soil moisture solution that remains permanently installed in row crop fields for over five years, providing continuous, long-term soil moisture data, providing growers with better insight into their fields’ actual water holding capacity and/or potential deficit status. GroGuru has equipped distributors with the tools to accurately advise growers on crop water requirements and how to manage irrigations in-season to maximize…

A smart valve platform that integrates irrigation technology Lumo, the leader in precision irrigation technology for specialty crop growers has launched of Pump Automation, a powerful new integration with its smart valve platform. With Lumo, growers can schedule irrigations overnight and at off-peak times, without relying on overtime labor or pulling folks away from harvest. Real-time flow and pressure data from Lumo smart valves provides the feedback necessary to dial in precision, optimize which blocks to run at the same time, and minimize damage from dry runs and pressure spikes. “Pump automation is critical to executing irrigations with high performance…

An innovative biotech soybean nematode resistance trait will be combined with leading herbicide and insect resistance traits to optimize yield BASF, Corteva Agriscience and M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. announced that they have entered into a trait licensing agreement to bring BASF’s novel nematode resistant soybean (NRS) trait with Enlist E3® soybeans and Conkesta E3® soybeans to farmers in Brazil. The NRS trait offers the first ever biotech solution for effectively managing root lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus brachyurus) and soybean cyst nematodes – difficult-to-control microscopic pests that damage soybeans and threaten yields. “This novel trait has demonstrated more than 90% control of root lesion nematodes…

Hosts “Achievements Exhibition and Seed Industry Innovation Summit” in Zhengzhou attracting over 700 distributor partners from across China Origin Agritech Ltd., a leading Chinese agricultural technology company showcased Origin’s latest product portfolio, including four new corn varieties: Jingke 317, Jinqiao 8, Xundan 203, and Aoyu 728 at the Achievements Exhibition and Seed Industry Innovation Summit held in Zhengzhou, Henan Province. Field demonstrations allowed distributors to observe the agronomic performance of varieties that have undergone multi-year testing and regulatory approvals across several provinces. The summit in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, brought together over 700 distributors and 30 industry experts, showcasing strong participation in the launch and ordering of Origin’s new products, highlighting the company’s extensive distribution network and product pipeline. Origin Agritech featured varieties to demonstrate continued R&D expertise: Jinqiao 8: Approved for introduction in five provinces (certificate no.: Anhui: Wan Shen Yu 20211001; Jiangsu: Su Yin Zhong 2022-059, Shandong: Lu Yin Zhong 2022078, Henan: Yu Yin Zhong 2022 Yu 096; Hubei: E Yin Zhong 2023131) Jingke 317: Approved in National Trial (certificate no. Guo Shen…

With an estimated revenue of $200 million, the merger brings fresh, locally grown, and climate-resilient produce with enhanced technology and operational excellence. 80 Acres Farms® and Soli Organic® announced a strategic merger to form one of the world’s largest and most advanced indoor farming networks, bringing together decades of leadership in indoor farming. The newly formed company, with projected first-year revenues approaching $200 million, will operate under the 80 Acres Farms name and be headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio. The merger combines 80 Acres Farms’ GroLoop™ platform, an integrated system of hardware, software, and environmental controls designed for precision, automation, and scalability across the entire farm network,…

Strategic expansion of Rice Processing Systems for efficiency and stability to boost national food security The Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. is seeking to build more rice processing facilities even as the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) expands large-scale rice processing facilities. The Agriculture Secretary dismisses concerns that the expansion of rice processing systems could result in overcapacity in the milling sector. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. opines that capacity utilization is more critical than rated milling capacity, noting that operators need at least 63% utilization to break even, while full capacity often indicates monopolistic conditions. He targets an optimal utilization…

By leveraging infrastructure and equipment, Anaergia anticipates revenue of C$184 million Anaergia Inc., through its subsidiary Anaergia S.r.l., has signed a Binding Agreement with a leading Spanish company specializing in renewable gas infrastructure projects. Under the terms of the Agreement, Anaergia will provide a range of services as well as its cutting-edge technology and equipment for over 15 new biomethane production plants across Spain. Anaergia will be responsible for the supply and construction of concrete tanks with Triton™ digesters, a proprietary technology featuring a patented configuration that significantly enhances process efficiency. In addition, the company will supply advanced mixing systems,…

Hong Taiyang Co., Ltd. and Hongtou International signed a strategic cooperation agreement China’s Nanjing Red Sun Co., Ltd. and Yunnan Red Investment International Investment Development Group Co., Ltd. held a strategic cooperation signing ceremony in Kunming, China. Hu Rongmao, General Manager of Red Sun Co., Ltd. , and He Yuming, Chairman of Red Investment International, attended the ceremony and witnessed the signing, jointly opening a new chapter in the strategic cooperation between the two parties. The signing ceremony was attended by members of Thailand’s Hong Taiyang Co., Ltd. and China’s Hongtou International, as well as Yang Zhiwei, member of the Party Committee and vice president of Honghe Development…

Gene Therapy for Cyst Rot: A breakthrough in protecting honeybee populations and supporting beekeeping Korea’s Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency ( APQA ) has developed the world’s first honeybee cyst rot gene therapy drug ‘ Honey Guard -R liquid ‘ through joint research with Genolution Co., Ltd., and has entered full-scale commercialization following the acquisition of animal drug product approval in June 2024. Honeybee cyst rot is a viral disease that infects honeybee larvae, leading to death before they develop into pupae. It is highly contagious and causes significant damage, so it is designated as a Class 2 statutory livestock infectious disease and is managed. After it was first confirmed in domestic native bees in 2009, it spread nationwide, causing serious damage by 2011, with…

Aims to develop pest-resistant grapevine and hop varieties to reduce fungicide use in New Zealand’s $2.1 billion wine export industry MGI Tech Co., Ltd., a company developing tools and technologies for life sciences, has joined efforts with Lincoln University in Canterbury to address sustainable challenges in viticulture through advanced sequencing technology. With genomics, the initiative aims to develop better grapevine and hop varieties that are tolerant to pests and diseases, reducing fungicide use across New Zealand’s $2.1 billion wine export industry. Viticulture Challenges in New Zealand: Disease, Chemicals and Sustainability Pressure Viticulture is a significant economic source of revenue for New Zealand, ranking as the nation’s…