Author: Hithaishi CB

This partnership aims to jumpstart a major long-term agricultural project between the institutions, ensuring food security in the face of climate change The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Good Neighbors International (GNI) signed a collaborative agreement to promote and accelerate research and extension on global, regional, and national rice-based farming systems, beginning in Central Luzon, the largest rice-producing region in the Philippines. The agreement was formalized by IRRI Director General Yvonne Pinto and GNI Director General Sun Kim at IRRI Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines on 20 May 2024. This partnership aims to jumpstart a major long-term agricultural project between…

Collaboration with G+FLAS to develop new tomato varieties addresses Vitamin D deficiency affecting a billion people worldwide Bayer has advanced two initiatives with external partners to bring forward genome editing in vegetables. Bayer and South-Korean biotech company G+FLAS have entered into an agreement to collaborate on developing genome-edited tomato varieties that are nutritionally enhanced with vitamin D3. Vitamin D deficiency is a widespread issue globally, particularly in countries where winter sunlight is limited. It affects an estimated billion people worldwide and can lead to a range of health issues including rickets. Part of the agreement is also the ambition to…

First carbon-negative industry, that only uses second-crop corn as a raw material and renewable biomass from planted forests as an energy source FS, one of the largest producers of ethanol and animal nutrition in Brazil, has just completed technical studies that prove suitable geological conditions for injecting carbon dioxide (CO2), emitted in the fermentation phase of biofuel production, in the subsoil. Hence, the company can become the world’s first ethanol producer with a negative carbon footprint and the first to develop BECCS technology (acronym in English for bioenergy production with carbon capture and storage) in the production of ethanol outside the…

Its active ingredient pyrethrin comes from the natural essential oil extracted from the herb pyrethrum, making it one of the least toxic active ingredients among existing pesticides BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division, Professional & Specialty Solutions business unit has launched a new household pesticide spray: SUWEIDA® natural pyrethrin pesticide aerosol. This product could help plant lovers to solve various pest problems. With the natural pyrethrin as its active ingredient, SUWEIDA pesticide aerosol is friendly to humans and pets alike. BASF’s SUWEIDA pesticide aerosol’s active ingredient pyrethrin comes from the natural essential oil extracted from the herb pyrethrum. Pyrethrin is quickly degradable into…

New edition of SNCC to be held from 26 to 28 June 2024 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre Singapore The new edition of the Singapore National Coffee Championship (SNCC) is staged to be held from 26 to 28 June 2024 at Speciality Coffee & Tea Asia (SCTA) held at Sands Expo & Convention Centre Singapore (Halls D, E and F). SCTA is now part of the inaugural SIGEP Asia, the first-ever Asian edition of the world’s leading Italian international artisan gelato, pastry, bakery and coffee trade show SIGEP, that is expected to host up to 10,000 trade visitors and…

Project will equip sorghum growers with best-in-class technology to track and verify Carbon Intensity (CI) scores supporting climate-smart agriculture and the production of low-carbon liquid motor fuels Farmers Edge™, a pure-play digital ag company, and the National Sorghum Producers (NSP) have entered a new strategic partnership aimed at enhancing sustainable farming practices for sorghum growers. The strategic partnership will support growers participating in NSP’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC) grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Together, Farmers Edge and NSP will help growers seamlessly integrate advanced technology solutions for capturing essential on-farm data, including Carbon Intensity (CI) scoring, thus contributing…

Countries represented at the workshop included Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Timor Leste, Vietnam and Thailand Thailand Headquartered, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/ Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) in partnership with Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) organized the regional “Women in Fisheries Workshop” in mid May 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The three-day workshop provided an opportunity for women from SEA region to share their career experiences and learnings, and to establish a regional network of female fisheries officers. Countries represented at the workshop included Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Timor Leste,…

The project aims to strengthen fisheries industry management and increase product value through smart infrastructure upgrades On May 28, in Vietnam’s Hanoi, Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien had a reception and working session with Mona Sur, Director of the Environment, Resources and Marine Economy sector of the World Bank (WB). In 2023, the Prime Minister signed Decision No. 592/QD-TTg approving the investment policy of the Sustainable Fisheries Development Project, borrowing from the WB. The project aims to strengthen fisheries industry management and increase product value through smart infrastructure upgrades. The Sustainable Fisheries Development Project was assigned by the Prime Minister…

Valent BioSciences is a global leader in the R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products and technologies used in agriculture, public health, and forest health Valent BioSciences, (Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.) unveiled the grand new Venburg Wing at the company’s Melnik and Shafer Biorational Research Center in Libertyville, Illinois. Driven by business growth that has accelerated the need for additional research and development facilities, the state-of-the-art Venburg Wing includes new laboratory and pilot plant areas, offices, and meeting rooms. The space is named after Dr. Greg Venburg, Senior Director, Global Research at…

Now open for ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA with complimentary access to ASIAFRUIT CONGRESS and ASIAFRUIT BUSINESS FORUM Asia’s premier fresh fruit and vegetable trade show ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA is back in Hong Kong on 4-6 September 2024, bringing the global fresh produce business together and showcasing the entire value chain. Visitors to ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA can look forward to an impressive exhibitor line-up featuring a vast array of products and services from suppliers worldwide over three action-packed days. For more information about exhibitors at ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024, please see the online catalogue. The online ticket shop is now open for…