Author: Hithaishi CB

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…

Philippine modernized agriculture showcased cutting-edge developments in smart agriculture, food technology, robotics, e-commerce, and more Philippines Department of Agriculture-Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (DA-AMAS) proudly led the Philippine delegation to InnoVEX 2025, Asia’s leading startup showcase, held May 20 to 23 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center to promote Filipino innovation in agriculture. A modernized Philippine agriculture, one that employs innovation and new technologies to increase output and yield to ensure food security, can be achieved by exposing young Filipino farmers to the global stage. The Philippines played a central role in this year’s event, featuring cutting-edge developments in smart…

Aims to strengthening the cocoa value chain from farm to the global market; Malaysia’s cocoa export value reaching RM15 billion in 2024 The Malaysia International Cocoa Festival (MICF) 2025, held from 24 to 27 May 2025, concluded with remarkable success and outstanding achievements in strengthening the national cocoa industry and placing it firmly on the international radar. With over 25,000 visitors attending over four days, MICF 2025 officially achieved its objectives – becoming the premier platform that unites innovation, business networking, technical knowledge, and cultural exchange within the regional and global cocoa landscape. The festival was officiated by the Minister of…

CIRAD and GAR sign an MoU to advance sustainable palm oil research at the Indonesia-France Business Forum 2025 Integrated palm oil producer Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) has announced a new agreement to accelerate innovation in sustainable palm oil, together with the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD). In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Jakarta, the two parties committed to extend their partnership, targeting a new phase of progress that will address critical challenges for the palm oil sector. The agreement builds on over 25 years of scientific collaboration between CIRAD and the SMART Research Institute (SMARTRI), GAR’s flagship…

China now hosts 25 GIAHS sites Three sites in China were recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization on May 19, following a comprehensive expert review. With these latest additions, China now hosts 25 GIAHS sites, maintaining its position as the country with the highest number of recognized systems worldwide. The newly designated systems include the Gaolan Shichuan Ancient Pear Orchard System in Gansu Province, the Deqing Freshwater Pearl Mussels Composite Fishery System in Zhejiang Province, and the Fuding White Tea Culture System in Fujian Province.  Gaolan Shichuan Ancient…