Author: Hithaishi CB

R&D investment will be allocated to AI-driven product optimization, field trials, and market adaptation research, with initial commercialization efforts XtalPi signed a strategic R&D collaboration agreement with U.S.-based Kula Bio in Boston. This partnership initiates a joint research initiative worth multi-million USD, focused on developing the next generation of microbial organic fertilizers to provide breakthrough solutions for agriculture in arid and desert regions. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI), microbial technology, and automation, the collaboration aims to enhance agricultural productivity, improve soil health, and accelerate the global transition to green and efficient farming practices across China, the Middle East, and beyond. Kula Bio’s technology…

AI-powered automation and precision control accessible to farms of all sizes. Antobot, a robotics company specializing in AI-driven automation for agriculture and  global agritech provider of robotic solutions for the horticulture industry, announced the global expansion of its uRCU® (universal Robot Control Unit) – the world’s first embedded AI and controls unit specifically designed for Agri-Robots. While the agri-robotic space is gathering momentum there is huge fragmentation meaning that combining disparate technologies into a working and economically viable solution is problematic. Antobot’s uRCU® delivers a cost-effective, automotive-grade, compact and universally compatible all-in-one solution making AI-powered automation and precision control accessible to farms…

This new plant will produce 20,000 tons of ammonia per year to replace fossil-based fertilizers in agriculture Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd. , which is aiming for the social implementation and commercialization of distributed ammonia manufacturing plants, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with ATVOS AGROINDUSTRIAL PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A in Brazil, one of the leading biofuels companies in Brazil regarding a green aqueous ammonia factory in Mineiros (GO), where Atvos’s Morro Vermelho Unit (UMV) is located, responsible for ethanol production. The new plant will have an installed capacity of 20,000 tons of the product. It will be used to replace fossil-based fertilizers applied to agricultural…

TTC AgriS and Sungai Budi enter a comprehensive partnership towards the goal of developing sustainable high-tech agriculture A new partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia has been established to pursue sustainable high-tech agriculture, and government support has been given to expand multilateral trade. The significant step in agricultural and economic cooperation between Vietnam and Indonesia occurred during Vietnamese Party General Secretary – H.E. To Lam’s official state visit to Indonesia, ASEAN Secretariat, and Singapore at the invitation of the Indonesian President and President of the Great Indonesia Movement Party Prabowo Subianto. A pivotal moment in Vietnam’s regional and international integration journey,…

The IVG is the world’s largest such bank, with over 65,000 genetic resources such as seeds, tissues, and DNA sequences from 155 countries Taiwan’s Tainan City-based World Vegetable Center is working with global partners to increase food security by addressing the crises brought on by climate change, according to Minister of Agriculture Chen Junne-jih. The IVG is the world’s largest such bank, with over 65,000 genetic resources such as seeds, tissues, and DNA sequences from 155 countries. Additionally, the facility also possesses samples of over 12,000 green beans, and over 35,000 native Southeast Asian vegetables, the most complete collection assembled…

The honey bee industry is worth more than $14 billion annually in Australia’s agriculture A new global innovation challenge has been launched to find technologies for detecting and managing European honey bee mites. This project aims to improve Australia’s ability to detect exotic mites at the border and provide beekeepers with technology to manage Varroa mite effectively. The honey bee industry is critical to Australia’s agriculture, not only producing honey and wax but also pollinating crops, with the industry worth more than $14 billion annually. Mites like Varroa are threatening Australia’s honey bee industry.  Honey bee mites, such as Varroa…

CF Industries announces Joint Venture with JERA Co., Inc., and Mitsui & Co., Inc., for production and offtake of Low-Carbon Ammonia CF Industries Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest producer of ammonia, has formed a joint venture with JERA Co., Inc. (JERA), Japan’s largest energy company, and Mitsui & Co., Inc. (Mitsui), a leading global investment and trading company, for the construction, production and offtake of low-carbon ammonia. Greenfield low-carbon ammonia is primarily used in the agricultural sector as a fertilizer, particularly for nitrogen. it also has potential for use as a low-emission fuel in industries like maritime shipping, power generation, and even…

Partnership delivers third agrivoltaics project, supporting dual use of land for solar energy generation and future sheep grazing in north island location Trinasolar, a global smart photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions provider, has partnered with Lodestone Energy to bring Te Herenga o Te Rā, one of New Zealand’s latest and largest agrivoltaics farm, into operation this year. Once fully operational, the 42MWp farm will generate 69 GWh of clean energy annually, enough to power nearly 10,000 homes, and is the first solar project in New Zealand to feed directly into the grid. Situated along the border of the Waiotahe River in the Ōpōtiki District, the converted dairy…

The European Commission has funded the project Harnessing Robotics, XR/AR, and 5G for Safe, Sustainable, and Smart Agriculture – $4.97M AgriRobot, a pioneering agritech company developing safety software for autonomous agricultural robots, has joined the AgRibot project as an official partner. The project, which received a €4.97 million grant from the European Commission, is strategically designed to address some of the most pressing challenges in European agriculture, including labour shortages, unsafe working conditions, and the pressing demands for both enhanced productivity and greater sustainability. Over the next four years, the AgRibot project will develop and field-test six state-of-the-art robotic systems…

The funds will support the establishment of 5 new plantations in New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and Tasmania. The Australian government is providing more than $2.3 million in plantation grants to help the forestry industry supply domestically sourced sustainable timber. In addition to supporting sustainable forestry, the government is investing in forest industry innovation, manufacturing, and skills. As part of the most significant forest industry support package in Australia’s history, around $300 million will be provided to help improve the sector’s capacity and capability. The Support Plantation Establishment program is providing grant funding to help establish up to 36,000…