Author: Hithaishi CB

Svante and SAMSUNG E&A collaborates to launch world’s first carbon capture plants for post-combustion CO2 emissions to achieve global objectives, including carbon neutrality and the circular economy, faster Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante) and SAMSUNG E&A announced that they have signed a joint development agreement to jointly develop a set of standardized skid-mounted modular carbon capture plants based on Svante’s novel VeloxoTherm solid sorbent-based carbon capture filter technology, leveraging SAMSUNG E&A’s advanced digital solutions and modularization capabilities. The agreement was signed during Svante’s Grand Opening Event, which marked the commissioning of its new commercial filter manufacturing facility in Vancouver, Canada. This is…

HeroLink enables scalable, sustainable, high-fidelity data collection across even the most remote commercial farmland BeeHero, the global leader of data-driven precision pollination, has unveiled HeroLink, the solar-powered evolution of its critical gateway infrastructure, which aggregates and transmits BeeHero’s in-field and in-hive sensor data to the cloud for AI-powered analysis. Currently scheduled for its first deployment across orchards during Australia’s almond pollination season in July, HeroLink offers growers and beekeepers a more sustainable, longer-lasting solution for high-fidelity data collection across expansive orchards and transmission to the cloud—setting the stage for the next generation of scalable precision pollination. Modern commercial agriculture is being transformed by…

MoU signed between three leading partners: XAG, Chia Tai, and Yanmar S.P. XAG has officially opened its first Authorized Service Center in Thailand (and Southeast Asia), in collaboration with Chia Tai, offering professional repair and maintenance services for agricultural drones and smart farming equipment. Located in Bang Nam Priao District, Chachoengsao Province, the XAG Thailand Service Center is a key component of the “Chia Tai Experience” initiative, which aims to empower Thai farmers with advanced agricultural solutions. The launch of the Chia Tai Experience represents a significant milestone following the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between three leading partners:…

Strengthening the bilateral relationship between Vietnam and Australia launches joint venture namely ViPlus Nutritional Australia Nutifood has officially signed a strategic partnership with ViPlus Dairy – an over 130-year-old dairy manufacturer from Gippsland, Australia – to establish an international joint venture namely ViPlus Nutritional Australia. This milestone marks a major step in Nutifood’s globalization journey, making it the first Vietnamese enterprise to directly co-found an Australian-standard premium dairy brand, GippsNature. Owned jointly by Nutifood and ViPlus Dairy, GippsNature is set to launch as an international premium nutritional brand embodying Australia’s “nature-first” philosophy. The signing ceremony has taken place at the Victoria…

The Planning and Monitoring Service, Financial and Management Service, and Field Operations Service collaborated to develop the evaluation criteria Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has called on officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to fast-track the implementation of critical projects and ensure the actual disbursement of funds, rather than merely obligating them. A directive issued by Secretary Tiu Laurel at the end of April during DA’s Management Committee (ManCom) meeting stressed the urgency of delivering results, particularly for key programs such as P20-per-kilo rice, the construction of cold storage facilities, streamlining guidelines for the Daily Price Index,…

AutoStore and OnePointOne fully automate Opollo Farm together to reimagine fresh produce delivery in cities The AutoStoreTM concept is used in an automated warehouse near Phoenix, Arizona, to grow thousands of herbs and vegetables inside robotic bins, moving smoothly throughout a towering, Rubik’s cube-like grid.Opollo Farm is a fully automated vertical farming system built by AutoStore and OnePointOne. In a precision-controlled environment, robots move crops and adjust their positions to deliver the right amount of water and nutrients. A harvest-ready crop of greens can be grown in just 15 days, about half the time of traditional farming, and just a…

Taiwan Pineapples are sweeter than the average MD2 variants and increases the potential for buy-in locally In Taiwan, the Golden Diamond pineapple is produced in Guanmiao District, one of the country’s most famous pineapple production regions due to its hilly terrain, acidic red sandy soil, and hilly terrain. In contrast to MD2 pineapples, which are the most common pineapple variety found in Singapore, Golden Diamond pineapples are finer in texture, contain less fibre and have a sweeter and juicier taste, along with a soft, fully edible core. According to Wu Wen-ling, director of the Consular Division of the Taipei Economic…

Facilitates agricultural cooperation and improve market access for key export products from both countries A roundtable discussion held in London on May 13 brought together government officials, industry leaders, and businesses from both Vietnam and the UK to explore the current state, demand, and growth potential of bilateral agricultural trade. Around 40 agricultural producers, processors, logisticians, and traders attended the event, along with representatives from UK agricultural associations. Vietnam’s poultry industry potential, consumer preferences, import-export regulations, and strategies for distributing Vietnamese food and produce in UK supermarket chains were discussed during the meetings. Agri-food imports from the UK total $67…

The MAFRA has been striving to expand market access for K-smart farms The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) of the Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Municipality (MM) of the State of Qatar held the second meeting of the ROK-Qatar Smart Farm Cooperation Committee in the Rural Development Administration (RDA), South Korea.  The ROK-Qatar Smart Farm Cooperation Committee is a director general-level working committee, operated based on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on smart farm cooperation amended and signed between the two countries in October 2023. The Republic of Korea and the State of Qatar have…

Novonesis Co-Hosts Partnering Day 2025 in Singapore to advance Biosolutions for a Sustainable Future Novonesis, a world-leading biosolutions company, co-hosted its “Unlocking Value for a Sustainable Future” Partnering Day 2025 in Singapore together with Novo Holdings and Flagship Pioneering. The event focused on reshaping the agriculture and food industries through biosolutions and resource recycling. Leaders from food, agri-business, and waste management explored resource optimisation, while industry executives exchanged insights into scaling innovative biosolutions. Investors identified high-growth opportunities in biosolutions and circular economy models for sustainable business impact. The Partnering Day 2025 provided a platform for leaders in business, capital, and…