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Mobilizes ten regional technical and scientific cooperation support centres worldwide to boost countries’ capacity for monitoring and reporting on Target 2 of the CBD’s Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) launched a new global partnership to help countries monitor and report on ecosystem restoration, including in Asia-Pacific, one of the most biodiverse yet ecologically threatened regions of the world.Announced during the “Subregional dialogue on biodiversity monitoring and reporting with a focus on ecosystem restoration” in Bangkok, the new partnership will mobilize ten regional technical and…

World Bank will leverage its loan to mobilize between USD300 million and USD500 million in climate protection for farmers, fisherfolk, and agri-based micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The Philippine government, with the backing of the World Bank, is set to roll out a five-year, USD70 million initiative in 2026 to protect the country’s agriculture sector from escalating climate-related risks. The project aims to establish a co-insurance pool that will provide financial protection to 750,000 small farmers and fisherfolk by 2030. Under the program, the World Bank will leverage its loan to mobilize between USD300 million and USD500 million in…

Theme “Agri-Food Systems in Rural Areas: Green Solutions and Business Opportunities” The 11th Sino-German Agricultural Week unveiled in Chengdu, China’s Sichuan Province, in September first week. Co-hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) of China and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity of Germany. The event focused on the theme “Agri-Food Systems in Rural Areas: Green Solutions and Business Opportunities.” Tao Huaiying, Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) of MARA, Markus Schick, State Secretary of the German Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity, and Hu Yun, Vice Governor of Sichuan Province, attended the opening…

Investment supports sustainable agriculture, species restoration, carbon credits, sequestration, and global net-zero competitiveness. The CEFC and global investment group La Caisse (formerly CDPQ) have launched a AU$250 million landmark, large-scale, diversified agricultural platform to generate high-quality Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), with Rio Tinto as a foundation offtaker. La Caisse has invested AU$200 million alongside a AU$50 million commitment from the CEFC to create the Meldora platform (Meldora), managed by Australian agriculture and natural capital asset manager, Gunn Agri Partners (GAP). Meldora has purchased its first asset, a broadacre and irrigation farm of more than 15,000 hectares in Central Queensland. Meldora will…

Restoring damaged agricultural land and ensuring long-term soil sustainability The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is urging the widespread adoption of biochar technology as a strategic solution to combat the country’s worsening agricultural land degradation crisis. Devi Erna Rachmawati, Vice Chair of Kadin Indonesia for Agriculture, emphasized that biochar is essential for restoring damaged agricultural land and ensuring long-term soil sustainability. “Right now, Indonesia is in urgent need of biochar technology. More than 60% of our agricultural land is degraded and no longer healthy. Biochar offers a practical solution, and the raw materials are abundant across Indonesia,” Devi…

New facility will help us better deliver new technology to our customers and is expected to be operational in early 2027 Corteva Agriscience has announced the construction of a new research and development (R&D) lab at its Midland Industrial Park facility, marking a significant step in its commitment to innovation and sustainable agriculture. The Midland Process Research & Development Lab will feature state-of-the-art analytical labs, wet chemistry labs, and continuous processing capabilities. Scheduled for completion in early 2027, the facility will integrate analytical science, chemistry, and engineering disciplines to drive advancements in crop protection and agricultural sustainability. Gerd Dieterich, Midland…

Amazon’s New Zealand Infrastructure Region to Drive Agricultural Innovation and Digital Transformation Amazon has launched the AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region, a significant infrastructure investment aimed at bolstering the country’s digital capabilities and supporting its agricultural sector through advanced cloud technologies along with other prime sectors. This initiative aligns with Amazon’s broader commitment to sustainability and innovation, particularly in addressing challenges faced by the agriculture industry. The new AWS Region will enable secure data storage locally, reduce latency, and access cutting-edge technologies such as including analytics, compute, content delivery, database, generative AI (Gen AI), machine learning, networking and storage,…

Commercial operations are scheduled to begin from the second half of 2026. Square Roots Japan Co., Ltd. is set to open its first state-of-the-art modular indoor farm, “Agri Tech Lab Tokyo,” in January 2026, transforming part of a warehouse under the JR Keiyo Line near Shinkiba Station into a hub for agricultural innovation. The cutting-edge facility will merge Japan’s rich agricultural heritage with advanced technology to address pressing global and domestic challenges, including climate-driven supply risks, food crises, aging farmers, labor shortages, and declining food self-sufficiency. Agri Tech Lab Tokyo aims to pioneer a sustainable agricultural model for future generations.…

The National Geographic Society and PepsiCo launch the new Food for Tomorrow Program National Geographic Society and PepsiCo announced their collaboration to harness the power of science, storytelling, and education to inspire positive change across the global food system, with a focus on regenerative agriculture. The Food for Tomorrow program  will support National Geographic Explorer stories and scientists delving into the future of food through powerful imagery, poignant narratives, applied science-based projects, and data visualization maps. The global population is projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, and according to UNESCO reports, if current trends continue, nearly 90% of the planet’s land  could be…

Floral Industry Innovation Center to modernize Taiwan’s Floriculture industry and strengthen global competitiveness Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has launched the Floral Industry Innovation Center (FIIC) in Tainan’s Houbi District, marking a significant step toward modernizing Taiwan’s floriculture industry. The initiative aims to enhance industrial transformation and bolster the country’s competitiveness in the global floral market. The FIIC integrates resources from the Taiwan Orchid Plantation and the Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute’s Floricultural Experiment Branch. It will serve as a hub for industry services, research and development, and technology verification, focusing on breeding, production, cold-chain logistics, and marketing. Agriculture Minister Chen…