Author: Hithaishi CB

Agribusiness company in Vietnam connects Argentine producers with Asian markets The US based Pampa Unlimited LLC, President, Pablo Eliseo Pizarro, recently met with representatives of the Vietnamese company Khai Anh Binh Thuan Joint Stock Company at the Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina. The meeting was intended to establish a direct link between local producers of corn, wheat, and soybeans in Argentina and a leading Vietnamese company that imports raw materials for animal feed. The agreement between Pampa Unlimited LLC and Khai Anh Binh Thuan Joint Stock Company represents a significant step forward in Argentina-Vietnam trade relations. A direct channel for the…

Three-way partnership with China Agricultural University and the Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences to scale corn genetic platform An international seed industry technology company, Origin Agritech Ltd., announced significant advances in its biotechnology breeding program and a groundbreaking partnership during the Sanya International Seed Industry Scientist Conference and 2025 International Seed Industry Technology Expo. Origin announced a three-way partnership with China Agricultural University, the world’s top agricultural science university, and the Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences. This partnership establishes a comprehensive research and development initiative focused on corn “smart plant type” improvement and innovative variety development.…

Transition from traditional farming to smart agriculture Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai emphasized that the government will strengthen agriculture protections while promoting smart and sustainable production. At the first National Food & Agriculture Education Outstanding Contribution Award ceremony on Jan. 14 in Taipei City, Cho noted that Taiwan has a strong agricultural tradition and actively promotes high-quality produce despite its small area. Agri-food education advancement involved collaboration between various government agencies, Cho said. As examples, the Ministry of Agriculture assists transition from traditional farming to smart agriculture; the Ministry of Education educates about sustainable practices in agriculture; the Ministry of…

Focusing on continued investments in wind-assisted propulsion, new generation fuels and digital solutions are essential for more sustainable freight transport Cargill is ushering in a new era in sustainable shipping, placing innovation and collaboration at the heart of its mission to move goods responsibly around the world. Cargill is setting the standard by developing wind-assisting propulsion technologies, dual-fuel methanol-powered vessels, and digital solutions to help the industry reach the IMO’s net-zero 2050 goal. By combining technical expertise with a commitment to industry-wide partnerships, Cargill is helping to future-proof the shipping industry while supporting customers in achieving their sustainability goals. Jan Dieleman,…

Partnership focuses on significantly enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of soil health monitoring and nutrient management Classiq, a leading quantum computing software company, and Florence Quantum Labs announced their collaboration on research to develop quantum-enhanced precision agriculture. Quantum advancements will play a crucial role in addressing global challenges in 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technologies kicks off. The Classiq platform will be used in this collaborative research to develop quantum computing solutions for precision agriculture. It will leverage Florence Quantum Lab-designed quantum-enhanced biosensors and include deployment of scalable AI-quantum hybrid algorithms for ecosystem modeling. The partnership…

Project will improve knowledge of high soil carbon landscapes within both agricultural and conservation landscapes in Tasmania The Australian government is investing $2.34 million in efforts to improve knowledge of the state’s carbon-rich soils and provide better guidance for land use so as to lead to more sustainable agriculture. This funding will be used for projects to locate and protect the state’s ‘high soil carbon landscapes’, as well as quantify their carbon storage content and potential and will be delivered through monitoring, change management, training and heritage programs. Funding is delivered under the National Soil Action Plan. The…

Advanced drone image analytics and predictive solutions Hiphen and Aurea Imaging, two trailblazers in remote sensing, computer vision, and artificial intelligence for agriculture, have announced a major transaction that will bring image analytic solutions to crop researchers and producers: Hiphen is acquiring Aurea Imaging’s drone phenotyping activities. This strategic acquisition solidifies Hiphen’s status as the leading provider of advanced drone image analytics and predictive solutions for crop science organizations and agricultural enterprises worldwide. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Avignon, France, Hiphen has been delivering high-value data to seed breeders, product developers, food processors, vertical farms, and crop researchers across the globe.…

India is expected to contribute to global decarbonization by exporting 2 million tons of green fuel annually  AM Green, a leading green hydrogen and ammonia producer, has entered into a partnership agreement with DP World, a global logistics company, to build a sustainable green fuel and chemicals supply chain. The partnership will enable AM ​​Green products to be seamlessly exported to key consumer markets, significantly enhancing global decarbonization efforts. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in December last year, DP World and AM Green will jointly develop logistics and storage infrastructure to facilitate global exports of 100 MTPA of…

Invests in new intermediate oilseed crops like camelina to meet rising demand for low-carbon biomass-based feedstocks Bayer announced a deal to acquire the germplasm, intellectual property, and materials of Canada-based Smart Earth Camelina Corp. Bayer intends to take advantage of this acquisition to expand its leadership position in the global market for biomass-based feedstocks. In addition to decarbonizing the transportation sector, Bayer also plans to deliver regenerative agriculture solutions through the investment and development of intermediate oilseed crops in order to meet the increasing demand for renewable diesels and sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) that are estimated to grow from 14…

Aim to trap carbon in healthier soils, promote biodiversity and reduce agriculture emissions, while increasing farm productivity Neste and Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and agriculture, have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at developing a winter canola ecosystem in the U.S., including identifying partners and developing the value chain together, and scaling winter canola production as a raw material for renewable products. While focusing on waste and residue raw materials, Neste continues to actively explore and develop other types of renewable raw materials, such as novel vegetable oils produced…