Author: Hithaishi CB

“PV + ” model, boosts economic benefits and biodiversity in greening agriculture, aquaculture, and more industries. China’s Trinasolar with it’s PV technology has the ability to reduce carbon emissions and restore ecological systems. As a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, Trinasolar has been actively promoting innovation, facilitating the transformation of new power systems for a net-zero future. Additionally, it has promoted the “PV + ” model, which boosts economic benefits and biodiversity in greening agriculture, aquaculture, and more industries. PV + Agriculture: empowering sustainable farming The Kohirā Solar Farm Project, the largest solar farm in New Zealand to…

A major investment in 2024-25 budget to help farmers and producers protect and adapt against the impacts of climate change, build more resilience Australia is ensuring the agriculture and land sectors can meaningfully contribute to the whole-of-economy transition to net zero. Hence Government is investing $63.8 million over ten years to support initial emissions reduction efforts. In addition, helping regional and rural communities prepare for the next drought and manage climate risk is a key feature of the Albanese Government’s $519.1 million spend from the Future Drought Fund (FDF). Support for farmers and regional communities in this Budget includes: $235…

Early ratification of a free trade agreement (FTA) The European Union FTA Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent, completing the process for New Zealand’s ratification of the deal with the largest trading bloc in the world. Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says all parties involved in the committee process agreed to complete the legislative process by the end of March. An earlier entry into force will also see tariff savings of $43 million for NZ kiwifruit exporters, on top of the $3 million for onion exporters this season. Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says all parties involved in…

Policymakers, scientists, technology experts, and farmers convened to contextualize the current landscape, identify barriers and opportunities, and chart the future of digital agriculture in the Philippines The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna became a hub of digital agricultural innovation as it hosted the Philippine leg of the highly anticipated ICTforAg 2024. This year’s theme, “Localizing Impact through Inclusion, Inspiration, and Innovation,” underscored the need to tailor digital solutions to local agricultural landscapes’ unique challenges and opportunities. Co-hosted by the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI),…

The collaboration aims to provide farmers with a more sustainable input solution while helping to reduce Scope 3 emissions UK-based CCm Technologies is an innovative environmental technology company which combines captured carbon dioxide from the atmosphere with recycled nutrients from other agricultural waste, such as livestock manure and digestates, to produce organo-mineral fertiliser. Its flagship product, CCm Growth®, contains nitrogen, phosphate and potash, but due to the inclusion of natural organic material, it also holds valuable fibre to help deliver organic matter and carbon back to the soil to improve soil health and sustainability. Frontier will have an exclusive distribution agreement across…

Exports to Vietnam will further contribute to $14 billion per year in Australia’s honey industry Australia’s honey industry is set to flourish with new market access for the export of honey and edible apiculture products to Vietnam. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Murray Watt welcomed this outcome in a meeting with Vietnam’s Minister Le Minh Hoan, held in the margins of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. “Australia’s honey industry is a huge contributor to the Australian economy – exports to Vietnam will further contribute to this $14 billion per year industry. “Since I met with Minister Le Minh Hoan, trade…

The partnership marks an important milestone for AgriFoodTech advancement, enabling solutions through open innovation and creating a bridge between the hundreds of startups StartLife partner with strategic partnership with Corteva Agriscience, a global leader in crop protection and seed technologies. The partnership marks an important milestone for AgriFoodTech advancement, enabling solutions through open innovation and creating a bridge between the hundreds of startups in the StartLife ecosystem and Corteva. In practical terms, the collaboration between StartLife and Corteva will foster knowledge sharing between corporate players, startups, and investors aligned in their mission to deliver positive change in the AgriFood value chain. Corteva…

The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) is the only global fertilizer association, with a mission to promote the efficient and responsible production, distribution and use of plant nutrients The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) elected seven new representatives to its Board of Directors at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in Singapore on 22 May. The AGM took place on the final day of the IFA Annual Conference 2024. The seven new Board Directors elected by the membership are: Bruce Bodine, Mosaic Soufiyane El Kassi, OCP Nutricrops Xiaofeng Hou, China BlueChemical Dmitry Konyaev, Uralchem, JSC Jahangir Piracha, Fauji Fertilizer Company Ltd Edward…

Aims to enhance access to Indian goods to global markets by leveraging extensive cold chain network Foodcareplus announce a strategic partnership with Intercont+ from India, aiming to enhance supply chain solutions for importing and exporting food products between India and global markets by leveraging our extensive cold chain network and a Mumbai-located container facility managed by Intercont+. Maintaining cold chain integrity from loading to unloading is crucial to prevent quality loss and extend shelf life. Foodcareplus and Intercont+ are leveraging expertise in temperature-controlled logistics, to ensure optimal cold chain management, guaranteeing perishable goods reach their destination in excellent condition. Advanced…

Greg O’Shea, Country Manager of Singapore and Malaysia, TMX Transform Since the onset of the pandemic which led to widespread border closures and repeated lockdowns in 2020, global food supply chains have been upset by successive disruptions. The Russia-Ukraine war, which erupted in early 2022, placed 12% of the world’s food trade under pressure. More recently, Red Sea disruptions and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East are also impacting the flows of global supply chains. Combined with the stress that climate change has placed on agriculture and farming, these events undermined food supply chains and food security globally. The…