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Vietnam has pledged to further boost rice exports to Timor-Leste and extend bigger cooperation with this nation in agriculture and telecommunications During a state visit last week to Vietnam by Timor-Leste’s President José Ramos-Horta, Vietnamese State President To Lam declared that Vietnam stands ready to continue providing rice for Timor-Leste, contributing to help this nation to ensure food security. “Both sides need to extend the existing MoU on rice exports or ink a new one,” said Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). Vietnam encourages Timor-Leste to increase importation of Vietnamese high-quality items such as garments and textiles, footwear, drinks, milk,…

Address climate change and support sustainable production Australian Farm Institute (AFI) has been awarded a $638,000 grant to support international collaboration on sustainable agriculture. The grant will support advocacy towards sustainable agriculture trade standards and guidelines development that recognise Australian conditions and are consistent with the Australian Government’s commitment to address climate change and support sustainable production. Focusing on evidence-based sustainable agricultural practices, systems and standards will enhance sustainable productivity, support food security and minimise environmental impacts. AFI will partner with other members of the Global Forum on Farm Policy and Innovation (GFFPI) engaging in collaborative research and outreach efforts…

The Bio-Fungicide will combat Foliar Diseases in Australian Crops and Turf ADAMA, a global leader in crop protection solutions, has announced a partnership with Elemental Enzymes, a US-based life sciences company, to introduce an innovative biological fungicide to the Australian market. The new bio-fungicide, set to launch in 2026 for winter crops and spring turf, addresses the growing challenge of foliar diseases in cereals, canola and turf applications. Utilizing Elemental Enzymes’ patented peptide technology, the product will offer a novel mode of action to protect against fungal diseases like septoria tritici and septoria nodorum in wheat. By stimulating plants’ natural defenses, the bio-fungicide…

Aims to optimizing agricultural governance in the Agrosolution program, with focus on maintaining food security by using environmentally friendly products Indonesia’s PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur (Pupuk Kaltim) through the Agrosolution Program has succeeded in increasing rice productivity in Jember Regency, East Java to reach 8 tons per hectare. PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur is one of the strategic industrial companies in Indonesia with five Ammonia plant units and five Urea plant units in one location in Bontang, East Kalimantan and is the subsidiary of PT Pupuk Indonesia Holding Company. The first harvest of the Agrosolution Program implemented in Jember was attended…

MoU signed between DA-BSWM and JIRCAS to execute two projects centered on the development and promotion of agricultural technologies The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM), formally solidified its partnership with the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 9. Under the MoU, the DA-BSWM and JIRCAS will be working on two projects that are centered on the development and promotion of agricultural technologies to enhance agricultural production while also improving natural resource management in the tropics. The first project…

The 14th edition of GPCA to unravel with the theme “Agri-Innovation: Powering a Food-Secure & Climate-Smart Planet”, for the first time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The role of agri-innovation to enable food security and help to meet climate targets will come under the spotlight at the 14th annual edition of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Agri-Nutrients Conference taking place for the first time at the JW Marriott Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 10-12 September 2024. As of 2023, roughly 10%, or 783 million, of the world’s population have not had access to enough food. With the world’s…

Toyota, Suzuki, and Nissan collaboration to produce biomethane from agricultural waste The world’s first biomethane engine was introduced by Japan in a groundbreaking move in automotive innovation. Toyota, Suzuki, and Nissan worked together to achieve this remarkable achievement. By using biomethane from agricultural waste, this bioengine offers a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels and electric vehicles. Japan’s strategic plan to launch the first biomethane-powered cars by 2026 highlights its ambition to lead the charge in sustainable automotive technology. This move not only presents a formidable challenge to the current dominance of electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles but also diversifies the landscape…

The 8th Asian Soil Laboratory Network (SEALNET) meeting, held in the Philippines from 15-19 July, brought together distinguished dignitaries, scientists, and SEALNET members from across the globe. Virtual participants from different geographies also attended the event. ICRISAT Scientist Dr Pushpajeet Lokpal Choudhari, Chair of the Asian Soil Laboratory Network, had the honor of delivering the opening address. SEALNET, the first regional network established within Global Soil Laboratory Network (GLOSOLAN), has set a precedent for other regions by grouping soil laboratories into regional networks. The initiative aims to harmonize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), foster connections among Asian soil laboratories, and advance…

Highly versatile and designed to provide flexibility in formulations for dairy and food industry Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients is proud to announce the expansion of its texturizing solutions range with the addition of four new tapioca-based cook-up starches. The new grades – CLEARAM® TR 2010, CLEARAM® TR 2510, CLEARAM® TR 3010 and CLEARAM® TR 4010 – have been specifically developed to address unmet texture needs of food manufacturers and complement existing botanical sources within the broader range. Formulated to enhance viscosity, consistency and elasticity in various food applications, from sauces,…

Ensuring optimal potato preservation through the precise application and control of ethylene Restrain has announced the launch of its new Precision Ethylene Treatment (PET) technology, setting an unprecedented standard in storage solutions. This pioneering advancement continues Restrain’s legacy of innovation, ensuring optimal potato preservation through the precise application and control of ethylene, a natural plant hormone crucial for maintaining potato quality. Ethylene, a colourless gas naturally occurring in all plants, plays a vital role in various physiological processes such as ripening, ageing, and stress responses. For two decades, Restrain has harnessed the power of Ethylene to revolutionise potato storage, keeping…