Author: Hithaishi CB

Queensland is rapidly emerging as a global leader in AgriTech The Australian state of Queensland is well known for its ancient, natural wonders including the Great Barrier Reef.  Queensland is rapidly emerging as a global leader in AgriTech, harnessing cutting-edge technology to enhance productivity, sustainability, and resilience in agriculture. With a $22.66 billion production value, the state’s agricultural sector is undergoing a transformation fueled by innovation, investment, and collaboration. Several AgriTech innovations from Queensland are gaining global recognition. Advancing biosecurity in aquaculture Queensland company, Genics, exports its biosecurity solutions to shrimp farms worldwide, helping aquaculture industries improve disease prevention. The…

Partnership to the develop and market high-quality, clinically supported herbal ingredients In a significant move to advance natural, evidence-based health solutions in Japan, Biotropics Malaysia Berhad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ASK Intercity Co., Ltd. for the sales and distribution of Physta® Tongkat Ali, Biotropics’ proprietary standardized extract, in the Japanese market. The MOU signing took place at the Malaysian Pavillion of the World Expo Osaka 2025, during the opening of ‘Sustainable Agriculture Week’ witnessed by The Honorable Datuk Seri Haji Mohamad bin Sabu, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security. This partnership unites two companies with a shared…

Financing small- and medium-sized farmers in Brazil Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is supporting Brazilian digital bank Agrolend which has raised $3 million in a Series C extension, bringing the round’s total to $56 million. The additional funding comes from JICA, supports economic growth in developing countries with long-term, low-interest loans and access to partnerships with private-sector companies, among other things. Agrolend’s platform offers farmers credit for purchase of agricultural inputs (e.g., seeds, crop protection products), formalizing these loans via the issuance of a Cédula de Produto Rural Financeira (CPR-F), a common financial instrument in Brazilian agribusiness. The idea is to help small- and medium-sized…

A Global Push for Sustainability with the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution” resonating across nations World Environment Day, observed every year on June 5, serves as a global platform to raise awareness and inspire action for environmental protection. In 2025, the event took on a renewed sense of urgency, with the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution” resonating across nations, industries, and communities. This year’s celebration emphasized the need for immediate and collective action to address one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. The Significance of World Environment Day Since its inception in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly,…

Unlocking the full potential of rice breeding science Loveland Products, Inc. (LPI) and Dyna-Gro Seed, Nutrien Ag Solutions’ proprietary products businesses, are collaborating with the Louisiana State University (LSU) AgCenter through the LPI Research Station Support Fund – a targeted initiative accelerating innovation in rice breeding and early-stage agricultural research. Now in its fifth year, the collaboration provides critical funding and technical support to empower LSU AgCenter scientists in developing advanced rice germplasm and foundational technologies. The collaboration is designed to fast-track high-performing rice solutions to US growers by strengthening early-stage research, expanding faculty grant capacity, and fostering innovation in…

The Rokan Hulu Landscape and Livelihoods Initiative drives sustainability and smallholder engagement In Indonesia, a new partnership aims to make palm oil production more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient.By promoting sustainable palm oil production, it aims to increase smallholder livelihood security, protect the environment, and comply with global sustainability standards and regulatory frameworks, including the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) The Rokan Hulu Landscape and Livelihoods Initiative brings together global integrated palm oil group Musim Mas, sweet-packaged food company Ferrero, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) Preferred by Nature, Agriterra, and the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN). Funded by the Danish government’s Danida Green Business Partnerships (DGBP) programme, this initiative aims to enhance independent…

Agri-horticultural sector welzo Inc., an innovation-driven company in the agri-horticultural sector has established a wholly owned subsidiary, welzo Singapore PTE. LTD., in Singapore as of June 2, 2025. This move marks a significant step in accelerating its expansion into the Southeast Asian market and strengthening its global business development. welzo has been actively expanding its business both domestically and internationally. Considering the rapid growth and diverse opportunities in the Southeast Asian market, weve strategically chosen Singapore as its regional base. With its excellent business environment and international connectivity, Singapore serves as a key hub for accessing ASEAN countries. Its Singapore…

Establishes stock farms, proper training, and more efficient market linkages Philippines recognized the importance of dairy farmers, cooperatives, and industry stakeholders, calling them the backbone of the sector during the recent occasion of 2025 World Milk Day. He emphasized the Department’s aim to empower the farmers and help them evolve into agripreneurs with profitable and sustainable livelihoods. The Department of Agriculture through its attached corporation, the National Dairy Authority (DA-NDA) organized a dairy fair on May 30. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized the Department’s goal of empowering farmers and helping them become agripreneurs with profit-making and sustainable…

Bilateral agricultural trade in 2024 generated total trade value of agricultural products reaching RM20.96 billion Agricultural and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said Malaysia is committed to renewing the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Thailand. A comprehensive review and improvement of the Malaysia-Thailand MOU, which has been in place for over 50 years, is required, he stated. “The MOU reflects our shared goals of strengthening bilateral collaboration in areas such as sustainable agriculture, technology transfer, research, and food security. “We have submitted our latest draft of the MOU to the Thai ministry, and we hope to receive their…

PT SMI and AFD renew the Memorandum of Understanding continue their partnership to strengthen cooperation in promoting sustainable development, mitigating the impacts of climate change, and green financing in Indonesia. PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero) (“PT SMI”) and Agence Française de Développement (“AFD”) continue their partnership to strengthen cooperation in promoting sustainable development, mitigating the impacts of climate change, and green financing in Indonesia. This cooperation is outlined in the new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by the President Director of PT SMI, Reynaldi Hermansjah, and the CEO of AFD, Rémy Rioux, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Fairmont…