Author: Hithaishi CB

The AI-based seed selection program provides farmers with accurate yield predictions for crop protection through smarter seed selectionAcreShield, the developer of Yield Optimizer™, completed its Series A funding of more than $2.5 million. Yield Optimizer is the first commercially accepted proven artificial intelligence (AI) seed selection program for yield prediction that uses independent seed performance data and provides farmers with guaranteed ROI performance. The board of directors authorized Series A for an additional $2 million. Kaylee Williams, investment director of InnoVenture Iowa, a co-investment fund that supports world-changing technologies created in Iowa said “We saw the potential for this AI technology…

Global horticulture leaders convene at PHOTOx to explore unique opportunity in global cannabis industry Fluence , a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis production, hosted its sixth PHOTOx Summit on September 23-24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. PHOTOx is a gathering of the brightest minds in global horticulture. It represents a unique opportunity for industry pioneers to learn the latest in cannabis research and science. Organized by Fluence’s Crop Science team, the company brings together growers and researchers from around the world to explore new breakthroughs in cannabis research and essential growing practices. David Hawley, Fluence’s Principal…

Partners with BASF on the first delivery of BASF’s ammonia BMBcertTM grade BASF and its customer Evonik have agreed on the first delivery of BASF’s ammonia BMBcertTM grade. Thereby, both chemical companies demonstrate their commitment to offer products with a reduced product carbon footprint (PCF). With its ammonia BMBcert, BASF delivers to Evonik a product whose PCF is at least65 % lower than the standard product. Both, BASF and Evonik are extending their product portfolios and launching ammonia-based products applying a biomass balance approach. These products are readily available via existing sales channels and fully integrated into the ERP (Enterprise…

BRIN aims to help Indonesia promote sustainable cultivation of vegetables, fruits, and decorative plants on over 110 million hectares of existing horticultural land. Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is developing eco-friendly biopesticides to support the growth of sustainable horticulture in the country. “Since using synthetic pesticides pollutes the soil, spoils beneficial organisms, and disrupts the ecosystem as a whole, we are in need of environmentally friendly solutions,” Head of BRIN’s Food and Agricultural Research Organization Puji Lestari stated. Lestari said the agency had placed focus on research aimed at inventing natural pesticides using plants, microbes, and minerals. Lestari…

Funding package would be used to help give farmers the tools needed to respond to the current dry conditions and comes after sustained advocacy by local farmers Victorian Government announces drought funding assistance for South West farmers amidst record-breaking dry conditions.  VFF President Emma Germano said the $13.53 million funding package would be used to help give farmers the tools needed to respond to the current dry conditions and comes after sustained advocacy by local farmers and the VFF. “Parts of the South West are the driest on record and I would like to thank Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for…

Themed ‘Scaling Innovation in Asia’s Agri-Food Systems’, SIAW 2024 to explore groundbreaking solutions, forge new partnerships, and advance agri-food technology development and adoption across the region The Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) returns for its fourth edition from 18 to 22 November at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. Asia’s leading platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration, SIAW gathers global industry leaders, policymakers, decision-makers, and innovators to explore groundbreaking solutions, forge new partnerships, and advance agri-food technology development and adoption across the region. Themed ‘Scaling Innovation in Asia’s Agri-Food Systems’, SIAW 2024 comprises four constituent events: the Roundtable on Novel Food Regulations, the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, the Agri-Food Tech…

Central German federal state offers Europe’s largest investment opportunity with 700 hectares of space at the High-Tech Park Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt mentioned that there is plenty of space for big plans in Germany as the Central German federal state offers Europe’s largest investment opportunity with 700 hectares of space at the High-Tech Park on the outskirts of its capital, Magdeburg. In addition, there are currently 19 more attractive commercial and industrial sites, each offering at least ten hectares of contiguous space, which will be showcased at the joint booth of the European Metropolitan Region of Central Germany at Europe’s largest B2B trade fair for real estate and investment, Expo…

Supporting Animal Caregivers with an Innovative Bottle Feeding Solution STEED’S is excited to announce the pre-launch of its Kickstarter campaign for the Baby Bottle Bed, a new product designed to facilitate the feeding of multiple baby animals simultaneously. STEED’S Baby Bottle Bed is an all-in-one feeding solution that allows caregivers to feed several baby animals at once. This product is designed with soft, cushioned materials to ensure the comfort and safety of the animals during feeding. The hands-free design makes it easy for caregivers to manage feeding times efficiently. Additionally, the Baby Bottle Bed is made from durable, easy-to-clean materials, ensuring a…

In partnership with coffee farmers around the world, Starbucks is scaling solutions and adding two new coffee innovation farms located in Guatemala and Costa Rica, with future investments in farms in Africa and Asia Starbucks announced the expansion of its collaborative coffee innovation network, connecting more farmers around the world with resources to protect the future of coffee. Building on the pioneering global agronomic innovation of Hacienda Alsacia , Starbucks’ first coffee farm, the company has added farms located in Guatemala and Costa Rica, with future investments in farms in Africa and Asia. Learnings from these farms are aimed at finding solutions…

GAFSP, a multilateral partnership platform has deployed more than $2.5B of donor resources for global food and nutrition security financing  Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) has launched a new $75 million investment window to accelerate financial innovations supporting smallholder farmers and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the agri-food sector, with the aim of boosting food security and agricultural development in low-income countries. The Business Investment Financing Track (BIFT) aims to de-risk private investments, making it easier for investment vehicles to mobilize additional finance for investments in high-potential yet traditionally underserved segments of the food system. This…