Author: Hithaishi CB

A powerful new solution for resistant grass weeds in cereals and other crops FMC Corporation, a leading global agricultural sciences company, announced an agreement with Bayer to commercialize products containing Isoflex™ active in the European Union (EU) and Great Britain. The partnership will expand access to FMC’s breakthrough weed control technology, offering European growers a powerful new solution for resistant grass weeds in cereals and other crops. Isoflex™ active, classified by the Herbicide Resistance Action Committee (HRAC) as a Group 13 herbicide, received registration in Great Britain in 2024. Pending regulatory decisions, EU registration is anticipated in 2025. The novel herbicide provides lasting…

A range of high-resolution X-ray imaging systems and software solutions designed specifically for use in seed and agricultural analysis applications. KUBTEC®, a global leader in X-ray imaging technology, has launched the XSEED® family of X-ray Systems, a range of high-resolution X-ray imaging systems and software solutions designed specifically for use in seed and agricultural analysis applications. In contrast to traditional methods, such as tetrazolium chloride or germination testing, the XSEED systems can image the internal seed morphology in fully intact seeds, enabling non-destructive evaluation of seed quality in a fraction of the time. DIGISEED® software provides researchers and seed specialists…

Seed certification is a standardized quality assurance system that focuses on high-quality seeds and emphasizes process management China has introduced its first batch of certified seeds into the market, marking a key step in improving seed quality and boosting crop yields. The initiative aims to raise seed standards, enhance agricultural production and strengthen the country’s seed industry. At a launch ceremony in Sanya, Hainan province, the National Agro-Tech Extension and Service Center awarded certification to 27 seed companies, allowing 35 varieties of certified seeds to enter the market.  “Seed certification is a standardized quality assurance system that focuses on high-quality…

MHP exporting products to over 80 countries and overseeing 360,000 hectares of farmland across 12 regions in Ukraine MHP, a leading international food and agri company, is strengthening its global strategy by partnering with American Global Strategies (AGS), a U.S. consulting firm led by former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien. The goal of this collaboration is to reinforce food security in the international market. In times of geopolitical uncertainty, the expertise and strategic insights of AGS will be instrumental in strengthening MHP’s global standing and expanding its export potential. It will not only benefit MHP, but also contribute to regional food security…

The facility will brew Nitricity’s flagship organic nitrogen fertilizer using recycled almond shells and renewable power Electrifying nitrogen fertilizer production, Nitricity Inc., announced $10 million in project funding to build a unique organic fertilizer plant in Delhi, California (FOAK). A strategic mixture of capital providers, including Elemental Impact and Trellis Climate, are funding the project. Nitricity’s FOAK plant represents a major milestone, marking a 100-fold increase in production capacity to achieve commercial-scale volumes. Slated for operation in 2026, the plant’s full production capacity is already sold out through 2028 under binding offtake agreements with local organic growers. Located in Merced County,…

A total of 414 plots of land with a total area of 3,300,524 square meters or more than 330 hectares are available In order to support the national food self-sufficiency program, PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero) is prepared to support the management of confiscated land managed by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) of the Republic of Indonesia. A portion of the confiscated land will be used for rice farming by one of them. A strategic cooperation agreement (PKS) was signed at the Attorney General’s Office Main Building, Jakarta, by the Deputy Attorney General for Intelligence (JAM INTEL), the Ministry of Agriculture…

Located on an 8,000-square-meter the initiative will boost farmers’ productivity The Philippines has unveiled the Rosales Agricultural Trading Center, a P60-million project aimed at enhancing farmers’ profitability by transforming them into trade-focused, empowered individuals. Located on an 8,000-square-meter lot the project began in November 2023 and was developed in cooperation with the local government unit of Rosales. The trading center, funded through the Enhanced KADIWA Inclusive Food Supply Chain Program, will also feature a training facility designed to introduce farmers to new technologies and teach them how to become successful agricultural entrepreneurs. The inaugural ceremony was officiated by Agriculture Secretary…

The campaign seeks to secure higher fruit prices and generate more than 1.15 M for every farmer Thailand’s Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan convened a meeting to oversee preparations for the 2025 fruit production season, which the government expects to produce more fruit than usual. The session brought together commercial attachés from overseas Thai Trade Offices and provincial commerce officers, in coordination with the ministries of Agriculture, Finance, Transport, and Foreign Affairs, to align efforts across sectors. A total of 25 operational plans have been introduced by the Ministry of Commerce to support seven strategic measures. These include boosting domestic consumption,…

Promotes sustainable rice straw management and adhering to Sustainable Rice Platform standards The “Green Innovation Centers” (GIC) project was officially concluded at a conference held in Can Tho City to celebrate the success of the collaboration between the Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). The GIC project, part of the broader “Green Innovation Centers for the Agriculture and Food Sector” program under the global initiative “One World – No Hunger,” is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ in 15 African and…

At the DialogueNEXT more Than 115 Organizations Join Nobel, World Food Prize Laureates’ Call for Agricultural ‘Moonshot’ to Eliminate Hunger The World Food Prize Foundation convened a meeting of World Food Prize Laureates, Nobel Laureates, business leaders, policy makers, scientists, innovators and youth at DialogueNEXT in Washington, D.C. on March 25, 2025. The theme, A Root Awakening, reflects the stark realization that the current trajectory of agricultural production is veering dangerously away from meeting the food and nutrition needs of an expanding population. More than 115 organizations have endorsed the call from 153 Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates for “moonshot” efforts…