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Collaborative working effort between the Company and the Vietnam’s LAREC to integrate the Company’s silk technologies Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. has signed key agreements with the Lam Dong Agro-Forestry Research Experiment Center (LAREC), the sericulture authority in central Vietnam, pertaining to the rearing and breeding of the Company’s specialized silkworm. Within these agreements, Kraig Labs outlined its operational plans for expansion. These agreements outline a collaborative working effort between the Company and the LAREC to integrate the Company’s silk technologies. Under the terms of the agreements, the LAREC will provide insights and assistance in the selective breeding of the Company’s…

Official opening of a new hydrogen pilot is a important milestone towards green hydrogen production The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei is further accelerating its hydrogen business activities. On May 13, official opening of a new hydrogen pilot plant happened in Kawasaki, Japan. Operation start of this commercial-scale facility was in March 2024. The trial operation of four 0.8 MW modules is another milestone towards the realization of a commercial multi-module 100 MW-class alkaline water electrolysis system for green hydrogen production. The hydrogen market is going to expand rapidly in the coming years. According to the Hydrogen Council, cumulative global installed…

Integration will drive further gains for growers looking to boost farm performance, build resilience and protect their crop’s potential. Corteva Agriscience will integrate Stoller Australia into its domestic operation to scale and strengthen the development of sustainably focused solutions for Australian growers. The announcement follows the completion in 2023 of Corteva Agriscience’s global acquisition of Stoller, a leader in biologicals and plant physiology. Stoller Australia’s excellence in innovation and service complements the vision of Corteva Biologicals, a range of products launched in Australia this year spearheaded by the unique biostimulant, Utrisha® N. Corteva Agriscience Country Leader, Ian Corr, said fully integrating…

The total annual output will exceed 1 million tonnes of mineral fertilizers and associated industrial products EuroChem has signed an agreement with China National Chemical Engineering Co. (CNCEC) for the design, construction and commissioning of a chemical complex in Janatas, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan. CNCEC is a global provider of industrial engineering technologies with 70 years of experience in constructing petrochemical facilities. The combined total investment to date and planned CAPEX will exceed over $1bn, and the project is included in the Integrated Kazakhstan Industrialization Roadmap. During Phase I, a phosphate mining complex was built and commissioned. As part of Phase…

Vietnam’s durian exports to China witnessed a significant surge in the first quarter of 2024. Specifically, Vietnam exported 35,000 tonnes of durian to China during the period, valued at nearly $1.77 million. China imported a total of 48,000 tonnes of durian worth some $2.56 million through the Youyi Guan border gate. Li Youyang, Director of Trade at Guangxi Baiguoyuan Technology Co.Ltd., attributed the rise in durian sales to several key factors, saying that with continuous improvements in import procedures and the adoption of advanced cold storage technology, the company’s durian sales in the first quarter increased by 20% annually, and…

MagrowTec, the company behind the patented technology for crop sprayers, and Certis Belchim, a leading global provider of crop protection solutions, are strengthening through strategic collaboration. MagrowTec’s innovative technology delivers proven precision spraying solutions that offer the best compromise between minimizing spray drift and achieving optimal coverage. This enhances farm productivity, sustainability, and environmental stewardship and ensures that vital crop protection products are effectively applied on targeted crops or weeds, whilst limiting their impact on the environment. This collaboration aims to combine the strength of Certis Belchim’s conventional and biological products with MagrowTec’s ground-breaking spray technology to provide efficient and…

A subsidiary of Evogene Ltd., Lavie Bio Ltd. is a leading agricultural biotechnology company that develops novel microbiome-based, computationally-driven biostimulants and biopesticides. Bayer AG, a global leader in agriculture, conducted joint validation trials for its biofungicides after successful first-year testing in laboratories and greenhouses. Lavie Bio’s biofungicides have been shown to be effective in combating devastating diseases that affect fruits and vegetables around the world. Based on these positive results, the companies are moving forward with a second year of field trials for validation. “This is an important step in our open innovation strategy to bring new biological solutions to…

Agrochemical market expected to reach a revenue of $343.6 Bn by 2033_ Analysis by Dimension Market Research The Global Agrochemical Market is expected to constant growth driven by technological innovations, expansion into emerging markets, and a focus on sustainable solutions. However, challenges like regulatory pressures, resistance concerns, and trade barriers may temper the pace of expansion, requiring adaptation & investment in green alternatives and precision agriculture. The Global Agrochemical Market size is expected to reach $256.0 billion by 2024 and is further anticipated to reach $343.6 billion by 2033 according to Dimension Market Research. The market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 3.3% from 2024 to 2033.…

Agritask launches Risk Assessment Engine for EUDR Compliance Solution Agronomic visibility is of paramount importance for food and beverage companies, transcending mere appearance and taste. A product’s quality is determined by its visible properties, including its size, color, and nutritional content, as well as its chemical, physical, and biological composition. In addition, quality includes factors like chemical usage, traceability, and adherence to certifications like Rainforest Alliance and Fair Trade. To deliver superior products while aligning with sustainability goals, companies need to be able to estimate and manage crop quality. Despite this, achieving and maintaining the desired raw material quality is…

Henan has 13 state key laboratories, 172 national innovation platforms, and 12,000 tech firms. In its pursuit of new growth impetus, China’s major grain-producing province of Henan is reaping the benefits of innovation. Technological innovation has become the primary driving force for Henan, and it is leading changes in the region’s development momentum, structure and quality, Wang Kai, the governor of the central China province, said Thursday at a press conference. Wang said the province has 13 state key laboratories, 172 national innovation platforms, and 12,000 tech firms. In 2023, investments in Henan’s high-tech manufacturing sector increased 22.6 percent year…