Author: Hithaishi CB

Barley variety that requires low plant hormone Gibberellic Acid (GA) for malting A NEW malt-potential barley variety is being launched in Australia in spring, with seed crops currently being grown with Seednet Partners in Northern NSW, Central NSW, Southern NSW, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. Spinnaker is a conventional spring-type barley. Spinnaker barley is not an Imi-tolerant variety, and its name is not associated with the crop chemical Spinnaker. Being a conventional barley variety is a positive feature for Spinnaker because chemical residues are become an increasing issue for end-users, and there is less and less conventional barley being…

NEXDOC is being expanded as part of the government’s five-year $322.9M Digital Services Australian fish exporters will find it faster and easier to send consignments offshore thanks to ongoing support from the Albanese Labor Government. The Next Export Documentation (NEXDOC) system is an online document management system that will simplify export documentation processes for seafood exporters from today, making their $1.8 billion trade more efficient. The system streamlines the permit and certificate application process, saving exporters time and money with digitally generated export certificates that can be easily printed. Covering all types of catches – from wild caught fish to…

Official opening of the a 61-acre site, state-of-the-art semi-closed greenhouse to build futuristic farm facility in Virginia Van der Hoeven has officialy launched fully automated greenhouse “Better Future Farms facility” in Virginia, USA. Located on a 61-acre site, this state-of-the-art semi-closed greenhouse, dedicated to leafy greens, is one of the most advanced in the world. The facility features full automation, from seeding to packaging. The project’s production area is equipped with advanced technology, enabling seamless cultivation and packaging of leafy greens. With innovations such as automated seeding, transplanting, harvesting, climate control, processing and packaging, the facility sets a new standard…

Company hosts top food industry customers for innovation workshop and other events ICL a leading global specialty minerals company, has opened a new food specialty plant in China, designed to help customers easily partner with ICL to create novel and innovative food offerings tailored to Chinese consumers’ palates. The facility will manufacture specialty food solutions in the meat, poultry and seafood segments, such as texturants and marinades, among other offerings, and was built in the thriving Zhangjiagang Free Trade Zone, which is located in the heart of the Greater Shanghai area. ICL will leverage the new facility to continue serving…

Aims to establish a general framework for international development cooperation and to leverage the Fund’s expertise in financing water projects worldwide Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, the CEO of Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), signed a memorandum of cooperation with Dr. Fahad bin Saad Abu Mouti, the Head of the Global Water Organization’s Founding Team, on October 7, 2024. This memorandum aims to establish a general framework for international development cooperation and to leverage the Fund’s expertise in financing water projects worldwide, contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals in various countries. Sultan Al-Marshad stated, “This memorandum reflects the Saudi…

Aims to meet global market demand of better tasting stevia and accelerate the commercialization Arzeda, the Protein Design Company™, has concluded $38M oversubscribed funding round to  expand the production capacity of its ProSweet Enzymes™ and ProSweet RebM™ to meet strong market demand of better tasting stevia and accelerate the commercialization of additional breakthrough products in its pipeline. Arzeda has partnered with several global industrial leaders to bring these products to the market including Unilever, AAK, and W.L. Gore & Associates. The new investments is in collaboration with Sofinnova Partners, Fall Line Capital, Sucden Ventures, Silver Blue, and the venture arm of W.L. Gore & Associates (makers of…

Zoomlion released the TF220 combine harvester, which boasts the largest feeding capacity, horsepower, mowing width, and grain tank in the Chinese market Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. has showcased the latest high-end intelligent agricultural machinery equipment products, advanced solutions and technological innovations to the 2024 China International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition held from October 26 to 28 in Changsha, China. The intelligent agriculture section highlighted three precision systems of fertilizer application, irrigation and plant protection, IoT equipment, an on-site farm management platform, and a smart farming cloud application. By converging the mature construction machinery technologies of new energy, digitalization, and AI with…

Patented system produces dextrose and glucose corn syrups with up to a 40% lower carbon-intensity than existing alternatives Green Plains Inc. unveiled successful ongoing production of dextrose syrups at the world’s first commercial deployment of Clean Sugar Technology™ (CST™) in Shenandoah, Iowa. This patented system, designed by Fluid Quip Technologies, produces dextrose and glucose corn syrups with up to a 40% lower carbon-intensity than existing alternatives. These low carbon-intensity ingredients are designed for renewable chemicals, bio-based materials and food and beverage formulations. “The successful start of the game-changing Clean Sugar Technology in Shenandoah, combined with the first ever dextrose from…

Earth observation dataset ever compiled Matter Intelligence, a California-based remote sensing startup, has emerged from stealth, unveiling its plans to launch space sensors capable of capturing never-before-seen data about all matter on Earth, from surface to atmosphere. Matter specializes in advancing sensor infrastructure that captures incredibly detailed, beyond-visible data of both natural and artificial materials – creating the most comprehensive “extreme resolution” Earth observation dataset ever compiled. This data will power industries and helps AI models better understand and predict real-world events like never before. The startup has secured $12 million in seed funding led by Lowercarbon Capital, with participation from Toyota Ventures, Pear, Mark Cuban,…

GAAP is a partnership between Ag-West Bio, the Global Institute for Food Security, and Innovation Saskatchewan. Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership (GAAP) has closed an undisclosed investment fund with an Argentina-based biotech startup Ergo Bioscience (ERGO) that produces complex animal proteins through plant cell cultivation for use in plant-based meat and dairy products. ERGO’s precision fermentation technology can produce high-value compounds, using less land, water, and other resources than traditional agriculture systems. This investment will support the expansion of the company’s operations into North America, with GAAP housing ERGO in its Saskatoon labs in the coming months. will give Saskatchewan a…