Author: Hithaishi CB

Replicating the structural and cellular complexity of traditional animal tissue In a landmark achievement for the cultivated meat industry, South Korean company TissenBioFarm has announced the development of cultivated meat with cell density levels that match and, in some cases, surpass those of conventional meat. This milestone, achieved through innovative tissue engineering methods, addresses one of the most persistent technical challenges in the sector—replicating the structural and cellular complexity of traditional animal tissue. Cell density has long been a critical metric in the quest to create cultivated meat that can truly rival conventional cuts. Many products under development have struggled…

Eco-friendly ammonia facility capable of producing 500,000 tons of ammonia and capturing 1.67 million tons of carbon dioxide annually SAMSUNG E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, announces that it held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Wabash Low-Carbon Ammonia Project on the 5th January. Held at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington, D.C., the ceremony was attended by approximately 70 project and government officials, including Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) to the Republic of Korea, Kim Yoon-duk, and SAMSUNG E&A President and CEO Hong Namkoong, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy James P. Danly, and Wabash…

China and Thailand refine the collaborative framework The China Association for the Promotion of International Agricultural Cooperation (CAPI) received a delegation from the Asian-International Trade and Investment Association (AITIA). Mr. Jia Guangdong, President of CAPI, alongside key department heads, engaged in productive discussions regarding China-Thailand agricultural trade and synergy between international exhibitions. During the meeting, AITIA presented plans for a major Agricultural Excellence Expo scheduled to take place in Thailand in 2026. The association expressed a strong desire to deepen strategic ties with CAPI to facilitate market access for agricultural enterprises from both nations. AITIA also reaffirmed its commitment to…

Focuses on growing nutrition, Using AI, cameras, and environmental sensors Luya Tech Inc., a Princeton-based AI technology company, unveiled the world’s first AI-powered microgreens nutrition system at CES 2026, introducing a new way for households to grow fresh, highly nutritious microgreens effortlessly at home. Luya is purpose-built for microgreens — one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. While traditional indoor gardens focus on growing plants, Luya focuses on growing nutrition. Using AI, cameras, and environmental sensors, the system continuously monitors plant growth and automatically adjusts light, temperature, humidity, and nutrient delivery in real time, increasing nutrient density by…

Focusing on data-driven solutions that enable more predictable, transparent, and efficient trading S&E Company, a South Korea–based agritech innovator, announced that it is accelerating the global expansion of its AI-driven agricultural data analytics and B2B pre-trading platform, B•good, with Vietnam positioned as a key market in its Southeast Asia strategy. As climate volatility and market uncertainty continue to challenge agricultural supply chains, S&E Company is focusing on data-driven solutions that enable more predictable, transparent, and efficient trading. Through B•good, the company integrates artificial intelligence–based price and yield forecasting with a digital marketplace that connects producers and institutional buyers before harvest. B•good’s pre-trading model allows farmers…

X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves™ for John Deere X9 Series Bushel Plus Ltd., the global leader in harvest optimization technology, announced the launch of its new X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves™, purpose-built for John Deere X9 Series Combines. Designed to maximize throughput, reduce dockage, and simplify crop transitions, this modular concave system sets a new standard for combine performance and operator safety. Faster Crop Changeovers The Bushel Plus X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves feature a modular design that replaces traditional concaves that require full removal during crop changes. The system utilizes a structural split framework that remains securely installed in…

One-step library prep workflow designed to address the scalability, performance, and affordability needs of applied Agrigenomics seqWell, a global provider of genomic library and multiplexing workflow solutions, announced the launch of AgriPrep™ Library Prep Kit, the newest addition to its next-generation TnX™ transposase product portfolio. AgriPrep is designed to facilitate adoption of low-pass whole genome sequencing (LP-WGS) & SKIM-sequencing approaches that provide genome-wide insights at a fraction of the cost of WGS. “We have been trialing the seqWell AgriPrep method in our NGS service lab for low-pass whole genome sequencing and have been impressed by the workflow simplicity and the resulting cost-savings.” Joris…

ArborGen, a global leader in advanced genetics for reforestation, has launched a data-driven rebrand of its pine seedling product line, designed to bring more transparency, clarity, and confidence to customers making reforestation decisions. The update introduces a refreshed structure for ArborGen’s pine seedling categories – OP, OP Pro®, MCP®, MCP Pro®, and MCP Pro+® – paired with the company’s new AG Scoring System, which provides a clear, data-backed view of genetic performance. Together, these changes simplify how landowners, timber companies, and reforestation partners compare and select the right genetics for their goals. “This rebrand is about much more than renaming our products -…

IDH signs MoU with Vietnamese government for co-investment in sourcing sustainable coffee landscape by bring together public and private industry stakeholders Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE Peet’s) and IDH have partnered with Simexco, LDC and ACOM to implement three projects to promote low-emission coffee production in Vietnam. The three projects is co-financed by IDH, JDE, other private partners, and contribution by Vietnamese farmers with a total investment of 3.6 million EUR. IDH Regional Director Asia Landscapes Chi Tran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vietnamese national government for co-investment in sourcing areas in the Central Highlands. The partners will…

Boosts trade opportunities, and biosecurity investments and Biofuel industry growth Australia’s agriculture industry is on track to achieve a record valuation of nearly $100 billion this financial year, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). The ABARES reports highlight the importance of continued collaboration between the Government and industry to address challenges and seize opportunities. The ABARES Agricultural Commodities Report for December 2025 forecasts the gross value of agricultural production to reach $99.5 billion in 2025-26, with the combined value of fisheries and forestry pushing the total to over $106.4…