Author: Hithaishi CB

Serving 2 Million Fresher Meals: Hydroponic Harvests Improve Wellbeing and Reduce Waste Berge Bulk, one of the world’s leading dry bulk ship owners, has harvested over 1.2 metric tonnes of fresh vegetables at sea in 2024 through its fleetwide hydroponics programme. Launched in 2019, the initiative is part of Berge Bulk’s broader efforts to improve crew’s wellbeing and reduce food and packaging waste. It supports Berge Bulk’s YouMatter wellbeing programme and their Blue Matters environmental campaign. In partnership with Aerospring Hydroponics, Berge Bulk installed 150 advanced hydroponic systems across 75 vessels. These systems enable crew members to grow vegetables and…

Strengthening product development and sales in the United States, the world’s largest market for biological agricultural inputs Sumitomo Corporation has invested in DPH Biologicals, a U.S.-based company, developing and commercializing biological plant nutrition and crop protection products. This investment follows previous equity investments in Futureco Bioscience S.A. (Spain, 2017) and Bio Insumos Nativa (Chile, 2024), and is part of Sumitomo Corporation’s strategy to reinforce its business in the biological crop protection and fertilizer sector – one of the key focus areas within the company’s agribusiness operations. By incorporating DPH Bio’s business platform and linking it with existing global networks and…

Support includes the Gates Foundation’s first investment in an Argentine startup to strengthen global food security A month ago, Puna Bio announced its Series A round, led by Corteva Catalyst and backed by other global investors focused on climate and agricultural innovation. Now, the company announces the closing of that investment round with the participation of the Gates Foundation. This investment—the foundation’s first in an Argentine startup—reflects a commitment to advancing locally led innovation that can strengthen sustainable food systems and help smallholder farmers access to microbial-based bioinputs in places where there is limited affordability and accessibility. The funding will…

Aim to deliver scalable, intelligent solutions that not only transform agribusiness but also extend to adjacent industries where supply chain resilience and sustainability are critical Cropin, the world’s largest deployed AI platform for agriculture, announced a strategic partnership with Wipro, a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company, to drive digital transformation across the agribusiness sector. This collaboration brings together Cropin’s deep domain expertise in agribusiness and AI innovation with Wipro’s scale, proven capabilities, and domain expertise in the consumer industries, including retail, CPG, and food services. Together, they aim to deliver scalable, intelligent solutions that not only transform agribusiness…

New alternative to soil fumigation controls plant-parasitic nematodes, soilborne pathogens, and pre-emergent weed seeds in all crop soils Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, has launched RevoCURB™, a new FIFRA 25(b)-exempt soil treatment designed to address the limitations of traditional fumigants and provide a safer, more sustainable alternative for both organic and conventional growers. RevoCURB is a powerful and versatile three-in-one solution that functions as a nematicide, fungicide-bactericide, and herbicide, providing an effective pre-plant or post-harvest soil treatment.…

Over 600 Independent Smallholders in East Borneo supported with EUDR Compliance and RSPO Certification facilitated by Technical Assistance from KOLTIV PT REA KALTIM PLANTATIONS (REA), continues to advance its SHINES (SmallHolder INclusion for Ethical Sourcing) programme to improve the livelihood of smallholders through RSPO certification and European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance. Launched in October 2024, SHINES brings together corporate partners to drive transformative changes and foster shared responsibility across the value chain. REA is a leading palm oil producer committed to sustainable, traceable, and inclusive production since 1991. A subsidiary of R.E.A. Holdings PLC, listed on the London Stock…

Waypoint Analytical, North America’s largest agricultural lab network, has officially opened its newest laboratory in Grand Island, Nebraska. The new lab expands Waypoint’s capabilities in the heart of row crop country – bringing cutting-edge testing closer to the farm and accelerating the delivery of agronomic recommendations. Celebrating with an open house event on July 17th, the Grand Island lab marks a major step forward in providing nutrient analysis and advanced, locally relevant soil health recommendations to farmer customers across the Midwest. The facility is designed to reduce turnaround times and improve the precision of recommendations that help farmers fine-tune fertility…

DJI Agras T100, T70P and T25P agricultural drones offer higher efficiency, improved safety, and better capabilities to support spraying, spreading — and now lifting DJI, the world leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, announces the global launch of the DJI Agras T100, DJI Agras T70P, and DJI Agras T25P. The newest generation of DJI Agriculture’s popular spray drones builds on over 12 years of dedicated research and development. Not only can they carry heavier payloads, but these agricultural drones can also support multiple application scenarios with higher operational efficiency. Each drone features industry-leading safety systems and more intelligent features for fully…

Practical Farmers of Iowa will implement this collaboration locally, providing technical guidance and financial incentives to farmers adopting regenerative agriculture practices. PepsiCo and Cargill announced a strategic collaboration to advance regenerative agriculture practices across 240,000 acres from 2025 through 2030. The collaboration will focus on the companies’ shared corn supply chain in Iowa, where Cargill sources from local farmers to produce ingredients used in some of PepsiCo’s most iconic products. Agriculture, and creating a more resilient agricultural system, is critical to PepsiCo’s business, as the company sources 35 crops and ingredients from more than 60 countries to make its convenient foods and beverages. As a global…

Proven® Seed collaborates with farmers across the Prairies to evaluate hybrids under large-scale farm conditions spanning a wide range of soils, climates, and cropping systems  Proven® Seed, the proprietary seed brand of Nutrien Ag Solutions, is expanding its canola portfolio with the launch of four new hybrids for the 2026 growing season. The additions include both LibertyLink® and TruFlex® options, each offering distinct maturity ranges, trait packages, and agronomic advantages to meet the evolving needs of Western Canadian farmers. “These new hybrids are the result of extensive multi-year field testing through our comprehensive seed advancement program,” says Jennifer Dale, Canola Product Line Manager at Nutrien…