Author: Hithaishi CB

Syngenta is phasing out paraquat production at its Huddersfield, UK site, its sole global manufacturing facility for the ingredient. Syngenta, a world leader in agricultural technology, today announced it will cease global production of theherbicide paraquat by end-June. The decision reflects significant competition from generic producersaround the world, which has eroded Syngenta’s competitiveness in the production of this herbicide. Following an asset review, a program has now been initiated to phase out the production of paraquat atSyngenta’s Huddersfield, UK, site – its only manufacturing facility for this active ingredient globally. A smallscale, multi-product production unit at the site will also…

750,000 trays, or 2,700 tonnes, of Zespri SunGold™ Kiwifruit, as well as 760,000 trays, or 2,790 tonnes, of Zespri RubyRed™, Zespri’s has launched it s first charter shipment of the season from Port of Tauranga bounded to Japan and South Korea markets. The Whero is carrying more than 750,000 trays, or 2,700 tonnes, of Zespri SunGold™ Kiwifruit, as well as 760,000 trays, or 2,790 tonnes, of Zespri RubyRed™, with the vessel due to arrive in Tokyo at the end of the month before sailing on to Kobe, with its final destination Busan in South Korea.Zespri’s second charter of the season,…

Reliance Industries has signed a 15-year green ammonia supply agreement with Samsung C&T Corp., marking one of the largest long-term offtake deals globally. Reliance Industries, India’s largest private-sector company, has entered into a binding long-term supply and purchase agreement (SPA) with Samsung C&T Corp. of South Korea for the supply of green ammonia over a 15-year period starting in the second half of fiscal 2029. The agreement, valued at more than $3 billion, is among the largest long-term green ammonia offtake deals globally. It supports the development of export-oriented green fuel supply chains aligned with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission.…

New regulations aim to address farming challenges and promote sustainable solar-agricultural integration The Japanese government has introduced new national standards for agrivoltaics to address challenges in balancing solar energy production with agricultural output. Following reports that 24% of projects faced farming issues in fiscal 2023, regulators are tightening oversight to ensure sustainable coexistence of farming and energy generation. By fiscal 2023, Japan had approved 6,137 agrivoltaic sites spanning 1,361.6 hectares, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). To enhance project accountability, developers must now provide cultivation plans, financial forecasts, equipment designs, and proof of crop viability…

Minister Chan Chun Sing Highlights Challenges and Opportunities at Singapore World Water Day 2026 Singapore is embarking on the next chapter of its water resilience journey by integrating clean, renewable energy and innovative urban renewal strategies. Speaking at Singapore World Water Day 2026, Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing underscored the nation’s evolving water story, from its humble beginnings with three reservoirs in 1965 to today’s sophisticated four-tap water supply system. The Singapore Government, PUB, and MSE seek to collaborate with community and business partners to transform constraints into opportunities, inspire future generations, and…

Singapore’s transition to clean water and renewable energy Singapore is setting its sights on clean, renewable, and sustainable energy as the cornerstone of its long-term strategy to address water resilience and coastal protection challenges. Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing emphasized that while water has been the nation’s existential challenge for the past 50 years, the focus must now shift to securing clean energy solutions for the next 50 years. National water agency PUB launched its annual Water Conservation Campaign on March 17th in conjunction with Singapore World Water Day (SWWD) 2026, themed “It’s Everyone’s Business to Make Every…

The next World Programme of Census of Agriculture will tap innovative technology to help collect and disseminate knowledge; To establish harmonized and internationally comparable data to support national policy makers and allow them to benchmark their performance against others Guidelines formulated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for the World Programme of Census of Agriculture in 2030 were endorsed on 6 March by the UN Statistical Commission at its 57th Session, elevating them to the status of an internationally agreed standard. The World Programme of Census of Agriculture (WCA) is embarking on its eleventh decennial…

Focus on Bilateral Partnerships for Climate Action and Sustainability The Ministry of the Environment of Japan and the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology & Geo-Hazards, Energy, Environment, and Disaster Management of the Republic of Vanuatu have formalized their commitment to environmental collaboration through a Memorandum of Cooperation signed on March 10, 2026, in Tokyo. The agreement reflects a shared vision to strengthen friendly relations between the two ministries and advance efforts in environmental protection, emphasizing the critical role of sustainable practices for the well-being of present and future generations. The Memorandum highlights the need for cooperation beyond bilateral engagement,…

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Signed a MoU to Advance Sustainable Agricultural, Novel food, Biotechnology, AI and Microbiome Research The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) , strengthening their cooperation and affirming their joint commitment to advancing sound regulatory science for the protection of public health through sustainable agricultural practices along with others.   The agreement reflects a common objective: ensuring that innovation drives competitiveness while maintaining the highest standards of safety.…

F&N AgriValley Flags Off First Bulk Fresh Milk Shipment, Strengthening Regional Food Security and Modern Agriculture In a groundbreaking move for Malaysia’s dairy industry, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&NHB) has launched its first-ever bulk fresh milk export from F&N AgriValley in Gemas to Singapore. This historic achievement marks Malaysia’s debut in exporting locally produced bulk fresh milk, underscoring the nation’s growing expertise in large-scale, modern dairy farming and its commitment to bolstering food security through increased domestic production. The milestone event was officiated by Datuk Seri Isham Ishak, Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, alongside…