Author: Hithaishi CB

Breakthrough platform combines industry-specific intelligence, decision-grade data and operational AI to drive smarter, faster decisions at scale DTN , the global leader in operational decision-making for the energy, agriculture and weather-dependent industries, announced the launch of the Operational Decision-Making Platform, a new class of enterprise technology that helps companies protect margins, reduce risk and grow faster through better decision-making. The current era is characterized by supply shocks, extreme weather, and volatile markets, creating a competitive divide between traditional operators and new decision-ready leaders. A recent PwC survey found that 42% of CEOs believe their companies will not survive the next decade unless…

In 2024, a Korean export delegation to the Republic of Rwanda had 73 business meetings about exports worth USD 5.7 million.  Korea Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) sent a Korean export delegation, consisting of four Korean exporters of veterinary pharmaceuticals producers, to the Republic of Chile and the United Mexican States. For a period of 12–21 July, the delegation has been showcasing Korean veterinary pharmaceuticals to prospective buyers from Chile and Mexico, which is expected to help develop a path for Korean exports to enter the market of Latin America and the Caribbean. The MAFRA has been…

Robot managers” to become the new generation of smart farmers. China’s Unitree Robotics develops accessible and user-friendly robots that enhance everyday life through advanced technology, to relive the burden of some of the manual tasks in agricultural fields. With the aging of rural labor becoming increasingly important, more and more technology companies are exploring the use of robotics and data-driven technologies to support agriculture’s intelligent transformation. Recently, Unitree partnered with a leading agricultural research institution to promote the application of robotics in agricultural scenarios, supporting the transformation of traditional farming toward digitalization and intelligent operations. Compared with traditional methods that rely…

Enhanced Boom Height Control Solution With UC7 Plus Topcon Agriculture has introduced the next generation of its boom height control technology for agricultural spraying applications with the launch of the UC7 Plus. Built on the foundation of Topcon’s Norac boom height control technologies, the UC7 Plus allows farmers and crop service providers to further reduce inputs, improve crop performance, and reduce equipment maintenance costs with improved height and spray control capabilities. Compatible with most self-propelled and pull-type sprayers, the new technology features new sensor technology that improves performance and reliability. This includes the new dynamic chassis sensor (DCS-1) that enhances the stability and…

In 2023-24, domestic apple production was valued at more than $680 million, with an annual crop of close to 300,000 tonnes of fruit.  Apple growers from across Australia will now have access to the Chinese market after the finalisation of a new trade market access deal between the two countries. During his visit to the People’s Republic of China for the Annual Leaders’ Meeting, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Li Qiang witnessed the ceremonial signing of the deal. China is Australia’s largest export market for agriculture, fisheries and forestry products, worth $16 billion in 2024, and the Australian apple…

CCS and CCUS facilities with Pupuk Indonesia expected to support the government’s plan to achieve the 2060 NZE target. Pupuk Indonesia has signed an MoU regarding the use of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to explore collaboration opportunities in the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) in PGE’s Working Area, particularly at the Arun Gas Field in Lhokseumawe, Aceh, for producing blue ammonia. KEK was selected as a location for CCS and CCUS development because the region holds significant potential as a center of economic growth in Aceh, said Pupuk Indonesia President &…

Deepening presence in Australia with total investment and trade volume in Australia exceeding RMB 3 billion till date Yili’s collaboration with Australia, initiated in 2016, has leveraged the country’s premium raw material resources and wellestablished industrial system to expand partnerships across various sectors. These include raw material sourcing, dairy farming, dairy technology R&D, and nutritional health products. With a total investment and trade volume exceeding RMB 3 billion, Yili has fostered mutually beneficial development in the China-Australia supply chain and industrial cooperation. Liu Chunxi, Senior Executive President of Yili Group, Recently, the 8th AustraliaChina CEO Roundtable Meeting took place in Beijing, where Liu Chunxi, Senior Executive President of Yili Group, participated and delivered a speech. Liu highlighted that Australia is rich in highquality agricultural and pastoral resources, with extensive expertise in dairy cattle breeding, pasture management, and dairy product R&D and manufacturing. He also noted that China offers a stable and positive macroeconomic environment, a thriving health food consumption market, and leadership in digitalization and low-carbon technology applications. According to Liu, the industries of the two countries are highly complementary, presenting broad prospects for cooperation. In 2024, the ADP factory of Ausnutria, Yili’s subsidiary in Australia, obtained a formula registration certificate, becoming the first Australian company granted approval for the full range of infant formula products. This milestone marks a significant breakthrough for Yili’s operations in Australia and is expected to greatly enhance the global competitiveness of its infant formula offerings, offering superior quality assurance for maternal and infant health. Yili’s Australian subsidiary, Nutrition Care, is a professional, pharmacy-grade nutrition brand. Its flagship…

Asia’s leading floral industry events, this year’s KIFE/IFEX will span 60,000 square meters The 23rd Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo (IFEX) and China Kunming International Flower Expo (KIFE) will take place from September 19 to 21, 2025, at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event is set to bring together over 500 exhibitors from countries including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and France, positioning Kunming once again at the heart of global horticultural innovation and trade. Kunming, located in Yunnan, the floral heartland of China, plays a pivotal role as a major flower distribution hub in Southwest China. As one of Asia’s leading floral industry events, this year’s KIFE/IFEX will span 60,000 square meters. The expo will feature specialized exhibitions, industry forums, interactive experiences, and…

Phase 1 of the project, covering six hectares with 250,000 pineapple vines planted, benefits 695 participants The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has allocated RM1 million, under the Land Use Optimisation Programme carried out in collaboration with the Sabah Land Development Board (SLDB), for the MD2 pineapple plantation project here. Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Ministry Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup said Phase 1 of the project, covering six hectares with 250,000 pineapple vines planted, benefits 695 participants. “The participants are expected to enjoy the first harvest, expected between 12 and 15 months from now, thus supporting efforts to develop the…

Ensures fertilizer raw materials availability and accelerating the energy transition for the sustainability PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero) signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two subsidiaries of PT Energi Mega Persada (EMP) Tbk. The signing of these two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) marks a significant step in ensuring the availability of fertilizer raw materials and accelerating the energy transition for the sustainability of the national fertilizer industry and supporting food security. “Through these two strategic MoUs, Pupuk Indonesia is not only strengthening the availability of raw materials but also becoming an enabler of the clean energy transition to achieve food…