Author: Hithaishi CB

Launch “Robotics for Good – Youth Challenge 2025-2026” to tackle global food insecurity At the opening of the AI for Good Summit (8-11 July) in Geneva today, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) officially launched the Robotics for Good – Youth Challenge 2025–26, a global initiative aimed at empowering youth to drive innovation in agrifood systems. The second edition of this initiative invites young people aged 12 to 18 from around the world to design and build robots that help address one of humanity’s most pressing challenges – food insecurity. “This…

In-hive and in-field precision pollination solutions support local beekeepers and growers with data-backed solutions for increased commercial pollination which in turn boosts Horticulture and Apiculture industry BeeHero, a leading provider of precision pollination services, has launched its services for Australian growers for the third consecutive year, introducing pre-pollination reports for the first time.Currently, BeeHero is the world’s largest pollination provider, working with a significant portion of Australian macadamia, canola, almond, avocado, kiwifruit, and berry growers, continuing to provide data-driven solutions for improving commercial pollination visibility and efficiency for local beekeepers and growers.   Contributing between $4-6 billion annually to the Australian economy,…

Ceres expands Bartlett’s operations footprint and grain merchandising capabilities, adding 45 million bushels of grain and oilseed storage capacity in 13 locations Bartlett, a Savage company, has successfully completed its acquisition of Ceres Global Ag Corp., a Minnesota-based agricultural, energy and industrial products supply chain company with operations across the U.S. Northern Plains and Canada. Bartlett has received all necessary court, shareholder, and regulatory approvals for the take-private transaction, which was announced in May this year. With the addition of Ceres, Bartlett expands its operational footprint and grain merchandising capabilities, adding approximately 45 million bushels of total grain and oilseed storage…

Evogene announces completion of transaction for the sale of Lavie Bio’s activity to ICL The leading computational biology company that develops innovative life-science products based on artificial intelligence and predictive biology, Evangene Ltd., Evogene has sold Lavie Bio’s operations to ICL Group, including MicroBoost AI for AG. Earlier this year, Evogene announced its corporate strategy of selling subsidiaries in order to generate financial resources, while narrowing the company’s focus to the development of small molecules-based products for pharmaceuticals and agriculture – an area where our ChemPass AI engine provides us with a competitive edge. In collaboration with Google Cloud, we…

BRAC secures $300,000 grant to develop a program forging to empower 3 million women smallholder farmers across Bangladesh, Liberia, Tanzania, and Uganda by 2030. In a significant move to deliver results for communities susceptible to increasingly erratic weather, The Rockefeller Foundation has announced a $300,000 grant to BRAC to support the development and launch of an initiative to empower three million smallholder farmers across Bangladesh, Liberia, Tanzania, and Uganda to lift themselves and their families out of vulnerability by 2030. “Smallholder farmers are on the frontlines of so many challenges, including the impact of climate change,” said Deepali Khanna, Head of Asia, The Rockefeller Foundation. “Through…

Enhances nutrient availability, improves plant vigor, and supports crop development throughout the season for stronger yield potential Loveland Products, Inc., the proprietary products company for Nutrien Ag Solutions and a leading providerof crop input solutions, is deepening its support for Canadian agriculture with the launch of three new performance-driven solutions. Each product is designed to address specific agronomic challenges – enhancing nutrient availability, improving plant vigor, and supporting season-long crop development for stronger yield potential. The new lineup includes: BLACKMAX® WSG, a dry granular carbon-based solution to improve nutrient uptake and soil health. Radiate® Plus, a foliar-applied growth stimulant and…

Algae converted into a drop-in replacement for diesel, reducing lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 80% BRK Technology has announced a major breakthrough in the development of its algae-based biofuel, a sustainable alternative tailored for heavy vehicles. This innovation marks a significant shift in clean energy, aiming to reduce emissions across high-impact industries including construction, mining, freight, and logistics. Unlike traditional biofuels, BRK Technology’s algae-based solution offers a truly scalable and low-impact energy option. With its high energy density and compatibility with existing engines, the fuel presents a practical and immediate route to cutting emissions in hard-to-abate sectors. The company’s proprietary…

Develops ReSURF as a sustainable solution for real-time, on-site, and sustainable water quality monitoring As a vital component of human health and well-being, clean, safe water contributes to food security, supports high-tech industries, and fosters sustainable urbanization. The ability to detect contamination quickly and accurately remains a major challenge in many parts of the world. Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a groundbreaking new device that could revolutionize how water quality is monitored and managed. This concept was derived from the biological function of the oily protective layer on human skin and was translated into a…

Brings stakeholders close to the farmers to deliver food, feed and fuel globally Bunge Global SA closes merger agreement with Viterra Limited, creating a premier global agribusiness solutions company for food, feed, and fuel as part of transformative business combination. Strategic and Financial Benefits of the Combination Global, Fully Integrated Agribusiness Solutions Company: With Bunge’s and Viterra’s highly complementary asset footprints, the combined company will be positioned to connect farmers in the world’s largest production regions to areas with the fastest-growing consumption. Enhanced Ability to Meet the Demands of Increasingly Complex Markets: Better balance of value chains across geographies, access to…

NACF France play a pivotal role in advancing Korean agro-food output into the European market Korea’s National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NACF) Chairman Kang Ho-dong shared his global expansion strategy with employees in Europe, the cooperative organization for farmers. He urged that NACF France needs to play a pivotal role in Korean agro-food’s successful advance into the European market. National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NACF) is also known as NongHyup, exists with its three financial subsidiaries — NACF in France, NH NongHyup Bank London branch and NH Investment & Securities in London — reported their latest operations to the chairman during his…