Author: Hithaishi CB

Prepares for Global Market Expansion Daesung SmartHive has successfully developed an advanced plasma-based pest control system that protects bees and crops from mites, fleas, and other pests. The technology has been validated through effectiveness testing with local farmers and is now entering the commercialization and refinement phase. This innovative solution aims to replace conventional chemical pesticides, which have been criticized for their harmful effects on the environment and agricultural productivity. Daesung SmartHive utilizes plasma technology to effectively control pests such as varroa mites—known for contributing to the global decline in bee populations—without harming bees, crops, or the surrounding ecosystem. For…

The expansion of Evonik’s MetAMINO® (DL-methionine) production facilities in Singapore has been completed. The MetAMINO® production on Jurong Island is again running at full capacity, after shutdowns in Q4/2023 and Q2/2024. The production capacity has been increased by 40,000 metric tons, bringing the total to 340,000 metric tons per year. The expansion was accomplished ahead of schedule. Through process intensification, Evonik has optimized its methionine production plants, generating a surplus of steam that is used to produce on-site electricity. Linde, one of Evonik’s partners on Jurong Island, has designed, constructed, and is operating a nine-megawatt alkaline electrolyzer plant, which is…

The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, QU Dongyu, presented President Joko Widodo of Indonesia with the FAO Agricola Medal, the Organization’s highest award, in a ceremony held at the Merdeka Presidential Palace in Jakarta.  “Under the leadership of President Jokowi, Indonesia has prioritized and made great progress in transforming its agrifood system within the context of sustained economic growth, even in the face of global challenges and uncertainties, including the COVID-19 pandemic,” the FAO Director-General said, using the name by which the Indonesian leader is popularly known. He noted that this focus and…

Deng Xiaogang, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA), met with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in Beijing exchanging opinions on strengthening agricultural cooperation between China and Lesotho.    Vice Minister Deng said that, since the resumption of diplomatic relations and with the support and impetus of the leaders of both countries, China and Lesotho have maintained continuous exchange in agriculture. Significant progress has been made in areas such as Juncao farming, capacity building, and technology demonstration. Earlier this year, the heads of state of both countries exchanged messages of congratulations. They also reached a consensus, which China…

Australia has appointed seven directors for the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for a three-year term. Among the seven people appointed, there are four reappointments and three new appointees. These directors have a wealth of experience and expertise across the fisheries sector, and will make a valuable contribution to the work of the FRDC. The FRDC plays a key role in Australia’s fishing and aquaculture sectors by investing in research, development and extension activities. The appointments follow on from the announcement of Dr Beth Woods OAM as Chair this year in June. The newly appointed FRDC directors are: Dr Chris…

Malaysia’s MPOC is into ongoing efforts to advance sustainable palm oil production, and aims to deepen smallholders’ understanding of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification standards, particularly the social responsibility aspects. Amid rising concerns in international markets, particularly in Europe, over issues such as deforestation, labour practices, and supply chain transparency, compliance with global expectations is increasingly essential for those involved in the palm oil sector To support the initiative recently, The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), in partnership with the National Association of Smallholders (NASH), hosted a workshop titled “Pengenalan Standard MSPO (MS2530:2022) dan Aspek Sosial Dalam Perniagaan,”…

Strategic acquisition will enhance geographic expansion and strengthen distribution capabilities and networks for agricultural equipment Singapore’s Diversified industrial conglomerate Jebsen & Jessen Group has acquired MSM Group, a Mongolia-based company headquartered in Ulaanbaatar, thereby establishing a market leading position in the fast growing market of Mongolia. As one of the leading conglomerates in Mongolia, MSM Group spans multiple sectors including industrial equipment, chemical, automotive, beverage and agricultural equipment distribution. Since 1998, MSM Group has been playing a pivotal role in introducing premium international brands to the Mongolian market, and remains the sole distributor and partner for more than 50 of…

Controlled trial of a Vietnam-developed African Swine Fever live vaccine in Lobo, Batangas Philippines Department of Agriculture DA has set aside P300 million for the procurement of 600,000 ASF vaccines. On August 30, 2024 kicked off the controlled trial of a Vietnam-developed African Swine Fever live vaccine in Lobo, Batangas—a municipality with one of the highest cases of ASF. The ASF outbreak has caused widespread havoc in the swine industry, resulting in the loss of millions of pigs and threatening farmers’ livelihoods. Currently, 32 provinces are still grappling with the ASF virus. The rollout of the vaccine will involve inoculating…

During World Water Week 2024 ( 25-29 August) Global Water Challenge (GWC) and Cargill announced the expansion of their Cargill Currents partnership platform with a renewed investment of over $5MM over three years and new plans to tackle water-related challenges in communities and basins across five continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America. Cargill Currents supports community health and livelihoods, promotes watershed health and advances water security around the world. In its second phase, the partnership platform will build upon these achievements and continue to focus on prioritizing solutions that deliver multiple benefits, including increasing access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), building climate change…

The new FieldOps mobile and web application, Connectivity Included, and expanded API partnerships will allow farmers to more easily manage their fleets and access actionable data remotely to deliver bottom line benefits Case IH, an American agricultural machinery manufacturer is launching a series of technology initiatives that put the farmer user-experience at the forefront. The all-new FieldOps™ mobile and web application redefines the way farmers connect, view, and manage their operations with an expanded API integration. Case IH is also announcing “Connectivity Included”, eliminating subscriptions on selected new machines and simplifying the process of customising technology needs. The Case IH…