Author: Hithaishi CB

Elaborated How Supply Chains of Pet Foods, Treats and Ingredients Safeguarded between USA and Trade Partners at CAFIC 2024 The 5th China International Companion Animal Food Ingredients Conference (“CAFIC 2024″), was held in Yangzhou, China between Apr. 21-25, 2024. Hosted by LAMB Consultancy and HDSF Tech, CAFIC 2024 with theme on ” How technology and management improve safety, quality and innovation of pet foods”, has been China’s largest event connecting the booming pet food industry and many upstream industries producing ingredients, supplements, equipment and services. China’s pet food industry become one of the fastest growing segments in consumer goods industries. The total…

Geespace Expands Global Reach with LEO Satellite Constellation SpaceX’s Starlink recently officially announced their high-speed internet constellation is now connecting more than 3 million people with high-speed internet across nearly 100 countries, territories, and many other markets. Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations offer real-time network services to people in extreme environments and areas with underdeveloped infrastructure. As LEO satellite deployments surge globally, commercial aerospace enterprises are becoming key players. In Southeast Asia, Geespace signed an agreement with Malaysian telecom operator Altel to accelerate smart port and smart agriculture solutions. In the Middle East, Geespace partnered with Omani satellite communication company Azyan…

Indicators to verify the dynamics, changes and balance of the agroecological-based production system Researchers from Embrapa and the Goiana Agency for Technical Assistance, Rural Extension and Agricultural Research ( Emater Goiás ) developed a method to measure the impacts of family farm activities on the environment. The work proposes indicators to verify the dynamics, changes and balance of the agroecological-based production system, with the aim of generating better results for agriculture and the ecosystem. The work was conducted in partnership with family farmers linked to the Association of Agroecological Producers of Anápolis and Region (Aproar), located in the municipality of Anápolis (GO). All participants…

Forestry Agency and Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Forestry Department partnered in the Fields of Forestry and Forestry Japan has been continuously promoting exchanges in the forest and forestry sector with Vietnam, including through technical cooperation projects implemented by JICA and ITTO projects funded by the Forestry Agency. Vietnam’s forest area has been increasing in recent years, with a high artificial forest rate of about 30%, and the country has close ties with Japan in the trade of wood products. It is expected that the signing of this memorandum will further promote cooperation in various fields, including sustainable…

The 2024 accelerator will bring the number of companies supported by SparkLabs Cultiv8 to over 50 SparkLabs Cultiv8 announced the nine innovative cleantech companies selected for its annual accelerator program. More than $AUD 750 million has been raised by their portfolio companies, which boast a combined value of more than $1.75 billion and have created over 750 jobs globally. Founder Jonathon Quigley said the companies had been selected for their contributions towards creating a more sustainable and efficient global food production system. “As we endeavour to support a resilient and profitable agricultural system, technologies that curtail emissions and increase productivity are not just vital today…

The opening day of AGRITECHNICA ASIA and HORTI ASIA 2024, organized by the German Agricultural Society, DLG International, VNU Asia Pacific, and officially co-hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand, is here, bringing an urgent call to address the crisis facing the agriculture industry and the world at large. Climate change, pollution from agricultural burning, and food shortages are no longer distant threats but pressing realities affecting millions. A Platform for Solutions AGRITECHNICA ASIA and HORTI ASIA serve as critical platforms, gathering experts, technology, and innovation to tackle these profound challenges. This event is not just about…

As a member of the U.S Sustainability Alliance (USSA), the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) collaborates with other agricultural and export-focused organizations to highlight the sustainability of U.S. production practices. This partnership creates more opportunities to highlight the low carbon footprint of U.S. Soy. “USSA plays a crucial role in promoting and supporting sustainable agricultural practices,” says Abby Rinne, USSEC Director of Sustainability. “Through its work, USSA fosters innovation, knowledge sharing and awareness of our farmers’ and producers’ commitment to sustainability with key industry stakeholders in the UK and Europe.” As a leader in USSA, USSEC takes advantage of opportunities to…

Manufactured at sites in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific, the new range of products contribute to the replacement of fossil resources with renewable raw materials  BASF will expand its biomass balance offering to include BMBCertTM 1,4-butanediol (BDO), tetrahydrofuran (THF), polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF®) and 3-(dimethylamino)propylamine (DMAPA). In addition to the production site in Ludwigshafen, Germany, the site in Geismar, Louisiana, has also achieved certifications for all these products. The Ulsan site in South Korea has obtained certification for PolyTHF. With these certifications, BASF can now offer its customers regionally produced ISCC PLUS and REDcert2-certified products for which renewable resources replace fossil feedstock…

Strengthens cooperation in four priority projects to facilitate trade in agricultural products and marine products, and international horticulture Japan’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Sakamoto held a meeting with Tamannat Prompao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives of the Kingdom of Thailand, in Bangkok and confirmed that they would proceed with cooperation on four priority projects based on the “Japan-ASEAN Green Cooperation Plan.” In addition, the two ministers also announced plans for Yokohama (Japan) in 2027 and Korat (Thailand) in 2029. We hope for the success of the A1 International Horticultural Expo held in Nakhon Ratchasima). We urge each other…

Findings pave the way for the development of natural products that control fungi and replace chemicals Scientists from Embrapa and the State University of Campinas (Unicamp) have recorded antifungal activities of seven essential oils against four fungi that cause post-harvest diseases in mangoes. The study also identified the minimum inhibitory concentration of the four most efficient ones and the chemical composition of each of them. The findings showed that oregano, pepper-rosmarin (also known as rosemary pepper), cinnamon bark and clove basil esssential oils inhibited 100% of the growth of the pathogens under study. Despite having a complex composition, essential oils have been…