Author: Hithaishi CB

Thailand will sell 100,000 ton of rice to Singapore over five years Thailand and Singapore have signed the Memorandum of Cooperation on Rice Trade between the Government of Thailand and the Government of Singapore, aimed at promoting food security. Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment of Singapore and the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on Rice Trade. This marks Singapore’s second MOC on rice trade, following the one we signed with Viet Nam last week. Singapore’s partnerships with Thailand and Viet Nam exemplify its commitment to strengthening international collaborations as part of the…

Dedicated to fostering innovation, investment, and insights, Agri-Food Tech Asia Expo (AFTEA) brings together global leaders, experts, and innovators to explore strategies for sustainable food systems. The Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) 2025 returned to Singapore from November 3-6, 2025, at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, under the theme “Accelerating Climate Resilience in Asia-Pacific’s Agri-Food System.” Organized by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and Temasek, with support from Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and organizing partners Constellar and Rethink Events, SIAW 2025 will bring together global leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators to address critical challenges in food security and sustainability. As…

Exploring the facets of agri-tech, indoor agtech, aquaculture and food-tech The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, a premier platform for innovation discovery, connecting breakthrough start-ups and their technologies to the entire agri-food value chain is inaugurated to be held from November 4-6 at Marina Bay Sands Expo Convention center in Singapore. The pivotal event for advancing the region’s agri-food ecosystem is organized in partnership with Temasek and the Singapore Food Agency, as part of the Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW). This year’s summit is witnessing over 800 senior decision-makers, including leaders from agribusinesses, food and ingredient brands, governments, financial institutions, philanthropic organizations, and innovative…

The 4th Edition of Agri-Food Tech Asia Expo (AFTEA) returns presenting leading sourcing and networking platform in Asia serving the global agri-food and agri-tech communities. The Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) 2025 returned to Singapore from November 3-6, 2025, at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, under the theme “Accelerating Climate Resilience in Asia-Pacific’s Agri-Food System.” Organized by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and Temasek, with support from Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and organizing partners Constellar and Rethink Events, SIAW 2025 will bring together global leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators to address critical challenges in food security and sustainability. Building on…

SIAW2025: Advancing Climate Resilience and Sustainability in Asia’s Agri-Food Ecosystem The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit 2025, the flagship event of Singapore International Agri-Food Week, is set to bring together over 800 global leaders, innovators, and policymakers. Held from November 4 to 6 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, the summit will focus on critical themes such as sustainable nutrition, resilient supply chains, and breakthrough innovations in agri-food. The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit 2025, a cornerstone of Singapore International Agri-Food Week, is poised to unite global leaders, innovators, and policymakers in advancing sustainable and resilient food systems. The summit will spotlight strategies for sustainable growth, trade security,…

Three investment frontiers set to reshape Asia-Pacific’s food systems, where innovation meets urgent demand, and capital drives scale Singapore hosted an exclusive Agri-food investment summit, “Further Food & Ag Investment Summit” on 3rd November in partnership with AgFunder focusing on Raise Capital, Invest in Innovation and to Build Strategic Partnerships. At the beginning of Singapore Agri Food Week (SAFW) Further Food & Ag Investment Summit was hosted. The Further Food & Ag Investment Summit, designed to foster connections between people, capital, and innovation, recently concluded with a focus on transforming Asia-Pacific’s food systems. The event brought together over 90 investors…

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Works Grant Program. This new grant opportunity supports organizations and institutions that help strengthen Minnesota agriculture, horticulture, and rural communities through development, education, research, or marketing. The MDA expects to award between five and 15 grants totaling about $485,625 through a competitive review process. Grant awards will range from $5,000 to $75,000 and require a 50% match from the grantee. Grantees must be in good standing with the State of Minnesota and may choose to apply in collaboration with other organizations. This grant…

AGCO Power unveil a bold vision for the future of agricultural and forestry machinery powertrain solutions—combining cutting-edge diesel technology with pioneering low-carbon innovations designed to meet the evolving needs of farmers worldwide. Highlights include the newest and next‑generation CORE diesel engine family—the 8‑liter, 252 kW CORE80 powering the new 5th‑generation of the Fendt 800 Vario—alongside the AGCO Power CO₂ Calculator concept and a 150 kWh Future Battery Concept developed in‑house by AGCO Power, and cost-effective remanufactured engines that extend machine lifespans while reducing environmental impact. AGCO Power’s innovations support farmers as they transition from fossil diesel to sustainable, low‑carbon options—and address today’s realities as…

ArborGen, a global leader in advanced genetics for reforestation, has launched a data-driven rebrand of its pine seedling product line, designed to bring more transparency, clarity, and confidence to customers making reforestation decisions. The update introduces a refreshed structure for ArborGen’s pine seedling categories – OP, OP Pro®, MCP®, MCP Pro®, and MCP Pro+® – paired with the company’s new AG Scoring System, which provides a clear, data-backed view of genetic performance. Together, these changes simplify how landowners, timber companies, and reforestation partners compare and select the right genetics for their goals. “This rebrand is about much more than renaming our products -…

Ginkgo Bioworks announced that the company has extended its multi-year strategic partnership with Bayer to advance research and development of biological products for agriculture. With the extension of this partnership, which began in 2017, both parties will build on the success of their ongoing collaboration to develop innovative microbial nitrogen fixation. As with the original agreement, Bayer retains the right to commercialize the resulting biological products as a complement to synthetic fertilizers in the coming years. Bayer continues to be a major partner of Ginkgo Bioworks’ expanded agricultural biologicals platform, which includes Ginkgo’s Agriculture Biologicals Research & Development site in…