Author: Hithaishi CB

The new Express License service removes barriers to accessing this transformative gene editing technology for startups ERS Genomics (‘ERS’), the CRISPR licensing company, announces the launch of its Express License platform to provide small research enterprises and startups with affordable and rapid access to the world’s largest foundational and essential CRISPR/Cas9 patent portfolio.   The goal of ERS Genomics is to make CRISPR/Cas9 technology accessible and responsible. In order to support small and early-stage organizations, ERS now offers a non-exclusive Express License for internal research use, specifically designed for companies with fewer than 15 employees and less than $10 million in…

The five key trends in AI identified by Syngenta At the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting held in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland from 20-24 January, Jeff Rowe, CEO of Syngenta Group, presented the five key trends in AI that will define agriculture in 2025. During a panel discussion on the topic “From Soil to Silicon: How Advanced Technologies are Cultivating the Future of Sustainable Ag”, he outlined how 2025 will mark the first year AI truly revolutionizes agriculture – from lab to field. The five key trends in AI identified by Syngenta are: AI in R&D: Today at Syngenta, all research projects…

Solid foundation for expansion into areas such as disease and fertility management Sentera, a global leader in scalable precision agriculture solutions, announced key updates to its Aerial WeedScout platform, including a rebranding to SmartScript™ for the 2025 growing season. Sentera is committed to empowering farmers to optimize their operations with actionable insights. SmartScript™ Weeds more accurately reflects the platform’s advanced remote sensing capabilities and positions Sentera for continued growth, providing a solid foundation for expansion into areas such as disease and fertility management. The rebranding also highlights the intelligent new features and product enhancements for the 2025 season, including weed…

Aims to optimize the supply chain challenges and efficiencies in the farm-to-market ecosystem Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched the Agricultural and Fisheries Logistics Office (AFLO) to tackle inefficiencies in the farm-to-market supply chain and ensure food security under Department Order 01. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said AFLO will address critical challenges like post-harvest losses, high market prices, and logistical bottlenecks, including poor infrastructure and insufficient cold storage facilities. “AFLO is key to building a resilient and sustainable food supply chain while improving profitability for farmers and fishers. This will also ensure more affordable food for…

Collaboration provides opportunities for Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) veterans to participate in the agriculture industry Agrobank has inked a memorandum of collaboration with the Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Affairs Department (JHEV ATM) for the Agro Defence Contract Farming Financing Programme, specifically for Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) veterans. Agrobank president and chief executive officer, Datuk Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin said the collaboration provides opportunities for current or soon-to-be ATM retirees to participate in the agriculture industry. “The programme not only offers entrepreneurship opportunities but also has the potential to be a stable income source for ATM veterans, boosting their…

Project to facilitate financial intermediary functions related to agricultural and rural development finance in Tanzania and to improve farmers’ productivity Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania in Dar Es Salaam, to provide Japanese ODA loan for the Agricultural and Rural Development Two Step Loan Project. Agricultural and Rural Development Two Step Loan Project The objective of the Project is to facilitate financial intermediary functions related to agricultural and rural development finance in Tanzania and to improve farmers’ productivity through provision of medium and long-term Sub-Loan(s) to a group…

In 2024, Korea has received 18 smart-farm construction orders from 12 countries, up from 11 in 2023 Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) held a meeting with smart-farm export companies, related government agencies, and business associations, with regard to the current status of the exports of Korean smart farms to the Middle East and the construction orders from the region, as well as an export plan for the year 2025. The construction orders of smart farms from overseas countries, including the Middle East, increased by 60% in 2024 from the previous year, and the countries of placing…

Country has a strong agricultural tradition and actively advances high-quality products As part of the government’s efforts to promote smart and sustainable production, Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai assured that protections for agriculture will be enhanced. The first National Food & Agriculture Education Outstanding Contribution Award was presented in Taipei City Jan. 14. Cho said despite Taiwan’s small area, the country has a strong agricultural tradition and actively advances high-quality products. The advancement of agri-food education required collaboration between a variety of government agencies, according to Cho. In addition to the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Education educates about…

Innovative Technology Monitoring Pollinators, BeeHero’s Pollination Insight Platform (PIP) to provide farmers with precise information about pollination activity in seed fields Hazera, a global vegetable seeds company and part of Limagrain Group’s vegetable seeds division, and BeeHero, the pioneer of data-driven precision pollination, announced a collaboration to evaluate BeeHero’s Pollination Insight Platform (PIP) for monitoring pollinators in seed production fields around the globe. This collaboration is the result of several years of joint efforts, including the use and evaluation of PIP in various seed fields. Avi Gabai, Production Research Manager at Hazera says “As a leading company in the vegetable seed industry and part…

Sustainable protein development strategy to Meet the Growing Global Demand for Alternative Proteins Angel Yeast, a global leader in yeast manufacturing, has officially completed the topping out of the main plant for the industrial yeast protein production project at Baiyang Yichang, which will generate 11,000 tons of yeast protein annually. To develop new sustainable food products and alternative proteins globally, the company uses advanced fermentation technologies and biomanufacturing capabilities. Traditional protein production, from cereal and legume cultivation to dairy farming, is time-consuming and may struggle to meet future demands for quantity, quality, and sustainable supply. Therefore, there is an urgent need…