Author: Hithaishi CB

 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…

Australia and Indonesia’s agriculture trade valued at $5.5 billion in 2023-2024 Australia continues to strengthen two-way agricultural trade with Indonesia, with a visit to Jakarta this by Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins MP, unlocking new export opportunities and solidifying biosecurity cooperation. Building on the productive discussions during the Prime Minister’s visit to Indonesia in May, Minister Collins met with her ministerial counterparts to finalise a number of key outcomes with the Indonesian Government, including: Agreement to a wheat protocol, which will maintain access for Australia’s largest export to Indonesia (worth $1.76 billion in FY23-24) while continuing…

Always-N™ product poised to transform industrial corn production with sustainable, gene-edited microbe BioConsortia, Inc., a leader in microbial innovation for sustainable agriculture, has secured $15 million in additional funding, bringing its total investment to $95 million.  The new funding will accelerate the global launch of Always-N™, BioConsortia’s groundbreaking nitrogen-fixing seed treatment for industrial corn and support continued expansion of its discovery and development engine at the company’s Davis, California headquarters. BioConsortia continues development of its nitrogen-fixing microbial seed treatment product line, with more than 1,000 trials in the past five years. The new funding will accelerate the global launch of…

New partnership to accelerate entry of Canadian plant-based companies into APAC, leveraging Nurasa’s market expertise and innovation ecosystem Singapore-based, Temasek-owned food technology company, Nurasa, and Protein Industries Canada announced a new international partnership to help Canadian companies expand into the fast-growing Asia-Pacific (APAC) market – one of the world’s most dynamic regions for plant-based food innovation. Launched at an event attended by Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Heath MacDonald, and Pradeep Pant, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nurasa, the partnership is anchored by the Asia Pacific Market Entry Program, which will support Canadian plant-based ingredient and food companies…

Tower alignment monitor reduces troubleshooting time by 75% Lindsay Corporation, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation equipment and technology, announces the addition of TowerWatch™ to the company’s suite of innovative SmartPivot™ Solutions. Available on Zimmatic™ pivots and aftermarket for most existing pivots in North America, TowerWatch is a premier tower alignment monitor designed to save growers valuable time and resources by pinpointing tower faults faster. Growers using TowerWatch may reduce their troubleshooting time by 75% through alerts from FieldNET™ Premier. “TowerWatch was engineered to help make life easier for growers who irrigate their crops,” said Gustavo Oberto, President of Global Agricultural Irrigation for Lindsay.…