Author: Hithaishi CB

Innovative use of satellite data and their deep commitment to helping farmers worldwide manage water resources more effectively Source Agriculture Corp, a land acquisition and agricultural technology investor, has announced its strategic investment in Hydrosat, a company dedicated to leveraging space technology to tackle global challenges in water scarcity and food security. Hydrosat, with its vision of increasing food production while significantly decreasing water use, is uniquely positioned to address some of the world’s most pressing agricultural challenges. The company has already made impressive strides, successfully launching two satellites into orbit through SpaceX, and is now serving customers on over…

Advancing renewable energy adoption in Southeast Asia and supporting Indonesia’s ambitious energy transition goals LONGi, a global leader in solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions, has officially launched a strategic project to establish a state-of-the-art solar panel manufacturing facility in Indonesia, in collaboration with Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE), a subsidiary of Indonesia’s state-owned energy company Pertamina. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing renewable energy adoption in Southeast Asia and supporting Indonesia’s ambitious energy transition goals. The new facility, located in Deltamas, West Java, will feature an annual production capacity of 1.6 GW, utilizing LONGi’s cutting-edge Hybrid Passivated…

In 2024, Singapore was Cambodia’s third-largest foreign investor, with bilateral trade between the countries increasing 7.1 % year on year to $4.83 billion. Singapore and Cambodia will deepen their collaboration in several areas, including renewable energy, high-quality carbon credits and trade in food products, as the two countries mark 60 years of diplomatic relations. Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is currently on diplomatic visit to Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, the latest in his series of introductory visits to Asean capitals. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said the two countries’ relationship had continued to grow from strength to strength over the…

FDI-backed food lab to deliver faster, precision testing for Brunei’s food industry, supporting export growth Australia’s AgriGen has signed an agreement with Brunei-based FarmFresh Industries to establish Brunei’s first private food testing laboratory. The Brunei Integrated Analytical Laboratory (BIAL) is planned to be set up in the coming months. By expanding testing options for the industry, the lab is positioned to become a key support service for Brunei’s food sector — one of the country’s five priority sectors for economic diversification. The pioneering project is targeting to commence operations between the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, initially…

PCBU Enterprise, an industry-first platform designed to revolutionise shared safety management across agriculture supply chains Agri-tech company Onside has announced the launch of PCBU Enterprise, an industry-first digital platform designed to revolutionise shared safety management across agriculture supply chains in Australia and New Zealand. Developed in partnership with ANZCO Foods, one of New Zealand’s largest beef and lamb exporters, PCBU Enterprise addresses longstanding challenges related to joint safety responsibilities across the supply chain between enterprises, contractors, suppliers and transport operators. The new platform offers a multi-party safety and risk network, enabling agribusinesses to collaboratively manage shared risk and map joint responsibility…

Encourages strategic investor by offering funding, training, and technical consulting for low-carbon agricultural projects Vietnam and Japan are entering a new phase of climate cooperation, focusing on the mobilisation of climate finance for low-emission rice cultivation through the Joint Crediting Mechanism, with Green Carbon and Dragon Capital playing key roles in the effort. A participatory meeting held in Hanoi on June 30 attracted numerous experts, representatives from state management agencies, research organisations, and local and international businesses. Flooded rice cultivation emits high levels of methane due to prolonged anaerobic conditions in submerged fields. The alternate wetting and drying (AWD) irrigation…

Betong Misty Mangosteen has generated over 62 million baht in economic value. Thailand’s Betong Misty Mangosteen has been officially registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) product, becoming the latest flagship of Yala Province. Deputy Commerce Minister Naphinthorn Srisanpang emphasized that this GI registration reflects the government’s strategy to empower local economies. The Ministry of Commerce, through the Department of Intellectual Property, has prioritized protecting agricultural goods with unique geographic and cultural identities to increase product value, build consumer confidence, and enhance competitiveness in global markets. The Betong Misty Mangosteen is the fourth GI-certified item from Yala, joining Bannang Sata Banana,…

The facility ushers in a new era for ready-to-eat avocados in China Mr Avocado has officially launched its new East China ripening centre. Equipped with the most advanced ripening technology and facilities, the centre significantly enhances both product quality and distribution efficiency, providing better, faster, and more stable ready-to-eat avocado services to customers across East China. The relocation and reconstruction of the East China facility mark more than just an upgrade in logistics and service capabilities – it is also a strategic move reinforcing Mr Avocado’s continued leadership in China’s ready-to-eat avocado market. As the Peruvian avocado peak season approaches, Mission…

Research report based on enterprise practices released The Research Report on China-Indonesia Mangrove Protection under the Belt and Road Initiative: Case Studies and Insights Based on Corporate Practices was officially released in Beijing. Grounded in corporate practices from both China and Indonesia, the Report offers a comprehensive, think tank-level analysis of mangrove ecosystem protection efforts. The Report provides a systematic overview of the ecological and socio-economic value of mangroves. By comparing the current status of mangrove ecosystems, governance frameworks, and public participation models in China and Indonesia, it sheds light on the regulatory landscape and potential areas for collaboration that Chinese enterprises…

Market value of agricultural biologicals products expected to exceed $20 billion by 2030 Syngenta is accelerating the rollout of its nature-inspired, science-based biological solutions, responding to rising demand for sustainable, high-performance tools that help farmers boost productivity efficiently and responsibly. It also contributes toward Syngenta’s fulfilment of commitments outlined in its Sustainability Priorities. Jonathan Brown, Global Head Biologicals & Seedcare, comments: “With our recent partnerships and acquisitions and extended manufacturing capacities, Syngenta is positioning itself as the leader in biologicals. Our scientific expertise is at the forefront of our research and development efforts to provide farmers with the next generation of…