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New feature empowers users to optimise seeding, irrigation water, and fertilizer based on in-field variations, maximising the productivity CropX has announced the launch of an enhanced variable rate application (VRA) planning capability for growers to use to improve the precision of their in-field operations. This new feature empowers users to optimise seeding, irrigation water, and fertilizer based on in-field variations, maximising the productivity and efficiency of a field. VRA and variable rate irrigation (VRI) are an integrated part of the CropX agronomic farm management system, which synthesises data from the soil to the sky to offer agronomic advice and record…

Powered by Bullseye Aim & Apply Technology, the Sharpshooter delivers targeted weed control, crop thinning, fertility applications Verdant Robotics unveiled its 2025 Sharpshooter, the only robotic precision application system that aims before it shoots. The Sharpshooter delivers significant savings, cutting chemical inputs by over 96% and reducing hand-weeding costs by an average of 65%. These efficiencies enable growers to achieve a rapid return on investment, typically within 12 to 24 months. Powered by Bullseye Aim & Apply Technology, the Sharpshooter delivers targeted weed control, crop thinning, fertility applications – and more – with unparalleled speed, accuracy and efficiency. Bullseye Aim & Apply, Verdant’s…

Agricultural commodity trading firm has secured a $25 Million investment from BluePeak Private Capital Robust International, a Singapore-based agricultural commodity trading firm has secured a $25 Million investment from BluePeak Private Capital to expand its processing capacity for sesame seeds and cashew nuts in Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Mozambique. BluePeak, an alternative asset management firm with offices in Tunis, Nairobi, and London, aims to support Robust in adding value to Africa’s agricultural exports. Operating in 10 African countries, Robust sources a diverse range of agricultural commodities, which it then distributes globally. Despite Africa being a major producer of…

“Gap between the right to food and reality can only be bridged by action. We must act now to strengthen the right to foods across the Asia-Pacific” says FAO Director-General FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu has highlighted that “The right to foods will not in itself fill stomachs or put more diverse diets on plates. But it does help frame our collective aspirations for the kind of just and equitable world we want to live in. It creates concrete obligations for governments and key partners to fulfil, and it should encourage all of us to do our part to ensure it is realized.”…

Prospr’s advanced AI capabilities are driving efficiency, sustainability, safety, and precision New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus, revels Prospr, its autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle for agriculture. Designed to carry out a variety of orchard and vineyard crop tasks more efficiently and sustainably while reducing reliance on labor, Prospr was launched last year at  FIRA USA, an event dedicated to autonomous agriculture and agricultural robotics solutions. Prospr is already transforming orchard and vineyard operations in the US, Australia and New Zealand.Steve Saunders, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Robotics Plus, says, “The big challenge for growers globally is how to consistently produce more food sustainably while reducing their…

Consortium is designed to license Origin’s GMO insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant (IR/HT) traits to a wider range of industry players Origin Agritech Ltd., a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, has established the “Origin Marker Biological Breeding Service Consortium” in partnership with China Golden Marker Biotechnology Co., Ltd. This consortium is designed to license Origin’s GMO insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant (IR/HT) traits to a wider range of industry players and to accelerate the application of Origin’s gene editing technology in breeding programs. The signing ceremony for this new initiative took place at the 31st China Seed Industry Conference in Beijing. The consortium represents a significant…

The hub embodies PSA’s steadfast commitment to sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly features such as renewable energy sources, sustainable drainage systems and energy-efficient designs PSA Singapore (PSA) has unveiled the PSA Supply Chain Hub @ Tuas (PSCH), a central part of its strategic expansion within Tuas Port, at its groundbreaking ceremony today. This state-of-the-art facility, scheduled to be ready by 2027, is poised to transform the logistics and supply chain landscape in Singapore. Strategically situated next to Tuas Port within the Free Trade Zone, the PSCH will be seamlessly integrated with Singapore’s extensive supply chain ecosystem, offering unparalleled connectivity and scale as…

Untether AI®, the leader in energy-centric AI acceleration technology, is at the forefront of transforming agriculture with edge-optimized solutions that address critical challenges like labor shortages and inefficient resource use. As AI reshapes the farming practices, Untether AI is delivering cutting-edge solutions that significantly improve productivity and sustainability, ensuring the future of agriculture. Accelerating the Future of Agriculture Untether AI is disrupting the agricultural technology landscape delivering best-in-class AI acceleration solutions that power advanced vision-based equipment for precision farming. These solutions help with tasks such as crop monitoring, weeding, identifying pests or diseases, automating harvesting processes, and optimizing irrigation. While…

Access to diverse, nutritious, and affordable food is increasingly under threat, with 733 million people globally facing hunger and malnutrition. In 2022, approximately 23 percent of the Asia-Pacific population faced food insecurity, which, along with high rates of malnutrition, adversely impacts proper growth in children. This year’s World Food Day theme, “Right to Foods” for a Better Life and a Better Future, underscores the importance of the accessibility and affordability of a healthy diet as well as the long-term environmental health that sustains food production. The rising rates of malnutrition are affecting all socio-economic groups, with global obesity rates projected…

Moolec’s genetically engineered peas produce high yields of bovine myoglobin, a protein that boosts iron content, making it an ideal alternative for consumers seeking plant-based sources of iron Moolec Science SA, a leader in Molecular Farming technology, announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (“USDA”) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (“APHIS”) has completed its Regulatory Status Review (“RSR”) for the Company’s genetically engineered (“GE”) peas which produce iron through bovine meat proteins. This is the third regulatory clearance from USDA-APHIS achieved by Moolec in an 18-month window, alongside its genetically engineered safflower and soybean for GLASO™ and Piggy…