Author: Hithaishi CB

In a substantial push towards a sustainable economic model, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance says it is aggressively promoting the green economy, circular economy, and digital economy. This comes in response to calls from the central Khanh Hoa province’s constituents for robust tax breaks, loan support, and favorable land policies to fuel this transition and revitalize an economy still reeling from the pandemic’s fallout. Comprehensive Tax Breaks and Wide-Ranging Support The Ministry of Finance asserts that existing laws already enshrine preferential policies for these key sectors, offering tax incentives, reductions in fees and land costs, and loan support. The total value…

Top exporters of aquatic products to Singapore during the period were Malaysia with a 13.6% market share, Norway 11.45%, Indonesia 11.13%, China 10.15%, Vietnam 8.58%, and Japan 8.34%. Vietnam rose one rank to become Singapore’s 5th largest aquatic product exporter for the first time last quarter, the Vietnam Trade Office in that country said. Vietnam’s aquatic exports to Singapore reached over S$24 million (US$17.64 million) during January – March, gaining a market share of 8.58%. Statistics from the Singaporean corporate regulatory authority showed that during the time under review, the country imported nearly S$340 million worth of aquatic products from…

Workshop aimed to provide accurate and up-to-date information to smallholders on important labour issues in the sector The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) is firmly committed to advancing the national palm oil industry and supporting smallholders in Malaysia. The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) re affirms its commitment to advancing the national palm oil industry and supporting smallholders in Malaysia. This dedication is demonstrated through its workshop series entitled “Pengenalan Standard MSPO dan Aspek Sosial Dalam Perniagaan,” which was officially launched by Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, the Minister of Plantation and Commodities recently. According to MPOC in a statement,…

The new priorities place sustainability at the core of the company’s strategy anddemonstrate continued commitment to sustainable innovation. Syngenta Group announced its new sustainability priorities for the entire Group,also including ADAMA and Syngenta Group China, that replace the previous sustainabilitytargets. In 2013, Syngenta was one of the first companies in the industry to launch acomprehensive sustainability plan. The “Good Growth Plan” successfully served as theorganization’s sustainability compass. The new priorities place sustainability at the core of the company’s strategy anddemonstrate continued commitment to sustainable innovation. This approach and cleartargets help integrate sustainability on a strategic and operational level whilst creatinglong-term…

Farmers to receive funding for climate-smart agriculture techniques Australian Government has announced a new grant funding for farmers to tackle sustainable agriculture at the grassroots level. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Murray Watt, said the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program Small Grants are designed for individuals as well as farming, community and Indigenous groups to lead on-ground projects. “Government is committed to supporting farmers as they respond to climate change and become more sustainable into the future. We are helping ensure that climate-smart agriculture techniques become a normal part of the industry. This will take effort from every part of the…

Bayer gains exclusive rights to market the first ever biological insecticide which will help farmers control pests in arable crops / Product is expected to launch in 2028 Bayer announced that it has signed an agreement with UK-based company AlphaBio Control to secure an exclusive license for a new biological insecticide. The new product will be the first available for arable crops, including oilseed rape and cereals. Targeted for initial launch in 2028 pending further development and registration, this new insecticide was discovered by AlphaBio, with whom Bayer distributes FLiPPER® an award-winning bioinsecticide-acaricide. “Farmers need innovative new solutions as they seek…

World’s first collaboration by multiple UTM leaders aims to enable AAMs to take off around the globe Terra Drone Corporation, a leading drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology provider headquartered in Japan, has announced the launch of joint development with its Group companies Unifly NV and Aloft Technologies Inc. focused on UAS Traffic Management (UTM) (1) for AAMs targeting global markets. Terra Drone has been making strides in its pioneering UTM business via strategic investments in Unifly, a leading UTM technology provider based in Belgium, and Aloft, which has the top UTM market share in the U.S. This collaboration marks the world’s first-ever (2)…

DJI Agras T50 and T25 expand aerial crop protection capabilities  DJI, the world leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, announced the international launch of the Agras T50 and Agras T25 drones. Building on the popular Agras drone line, the T50 offers unmatched efficiency for larger-scale growing operations, while the lightweight T25 is designed to be more portable for smaller fields. Both drones are compatible with the upgraded SmartFarm app which offers powerful features for comprehensive aerial application management. “As a global leader in agriculture technology, we aim to push precision agriculture forward with the latest DJI Agras drones…

MARD launches project animating for high-quality rice cultivation and low emissions associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta until 2030 On April 24, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) held a ceremony to launch the Office of the Steering Committee for the Sustainable Development Project of 1 million hectares of high-quality, low-emission specialized rice in the Mekong Delta. Minister Le Minh Hoan emphasized, the Project “Sustainable development of 1 million hectares specializing in high-quality rice cultivation and low emissions associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta until 2030” (referred to as the Project) has a particularly…

USPTO patent application filed on novel coating technology that will make biodegradable controlled-release fertilizer a viable solution to address industry sustainability challenges Pursell has filed a non-provisional patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to protect Intellectual Property related to its biodegradable coating components and application process. The company is currently in end-stage research and development of a novel coating technology that will enable commercialization of controlled-release fertilizer (CRF) products meeting European Union (EU) biodegradability standards. Pursell’s patented, lower-temperature coating process enables the incorporation and survival of best-in-breed biostimulants and microbes. This unique capability allows Pursell to deliver…