Author: Hithaishi CB

Australia has appointed seven directors for the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for a three-year term. Among the seven people appointed, there are four reappointments and three new appointees. These directors have a wealth of experience and expertise across the fisheries sector, and will make a valuable contribution to the work of the FRDC. The FRDC plays a key role in Australia’s fishing and aquaculture sectors by investing in research, development and extension activities. The appointments follow on from the announcement of Dr Beth Woods OAM as Chair this year in June. The newly appointed FRDC directors are: Dr Chris…

Malaysia’s MPOC is into ongoing efforts to advance sustainable palm oil production, and aims to deepen smallholders’ understanding of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification standards, particularly the social responsibility aspects. Amid rising concerns in international markets, particularly in Europe, over issues such as deforestation, labour practices, and supply chain transparency, compliance with global expectations is increasingly essential for those involved in the palm oil sector To support the initiative recently, The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), in partnership with the National Association of Smallholders (NASH), hosted a workshop titled “Pengenalan Standard MSPO (MS2530:2022) dan Aspek Sosial Dalam Perniagaan,”…

Strategic acquisition will enhance geographic expansion and strengthen distribution capabilities and networks for agricultural equipment Singapore’s Diversified industrial conglomerate Jebsen & Jessen Group has acquired MSM Group, a Mongolia-based company headquartered in Ulaanbaatar, thereby establishing a market leading position in the fast growing market of Mongolia. As one of the leading conglomerates in Mongolia, MSM Group spans multiple sectors including industrial equipment, chemical, automotive, beverage and agricultural equipment distribution. Since 1998, MSM Group has been playing a pivotal role in introducing premium international brands to the Mongolian market, and remains the sole distributor and partner for more than 50 of…

Controlled trial of a Vietnam-developed African Swine Fever live vaccine in Lobo, Batangas Philippines Department of Agriculture DA has set aside P300 million for the procurement of 600,000 ASF vaccines. On August 30, 2024 kicked off the controlled trial of a Vietnam-developed African Swine Fever live vaccine in Lobo, Batangas—a municipality with one of the highest cases of ASF. The ASF outbreak has caused widespread havoc in the swine industry, resulting in the loss of millions of pigs and threatening farmers’ livelihoods. Currently, 32 provinces are still grappling with the ASF virus. The rollout of the vaccine will involve inoculating…

During World Water Week 2024 ( 25-29 August) Global Water Challenge (GWC) and Cargill announced the expansion of their Cargill Currents partnership platform with a renewed investment of over $5MM over three years and new plans to tackle water-related challenges in communities and basins across five continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America. Cargill Currents supports community health and livelihoods, promotes watershed health and advances water security around the world. In its second phase, the partnership platform will build upon these achievements and continue to focus on prioritizing solutions that deliver multiple benefits, including increasing access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), building climate change…

The new FieldOps mobile and web application, Connectivity Included, and expanded API partnerships will allow farmers to more easily manage their fleets and access actionable data remotely to deliver bottom line benefits Case IH, an American agricultural machinery manufacturer is launching a series of technology initiatives that put the farmer user-experience at the forefront. The all-new FieldOps™ mobile and web application redefines the way farmers connect, view, and manage their operations with an expanded API integration. Case IH is also announcing “Connectivity Included”, eliminating subscriptions on selected new machines and simplifying the process of customising technology needs. The Case IH…

FastStart™ cotton program develops artificial intelligence for grower confidence Cotton growers in Australia will be able to harness the power of AI (artificial intelligence), helping to determine the optimum time for planting. Syngenta and Australia’s Cotton Seed Distributors, alongside commercial partners Goanna Ag, have developed an AI tool which is the latest fee-free product born out of the FastStart™ program offered alongside the tried and trusted Traffic Light system. The FastStart™ Field Forecast has been developed for use across the breadth of Australia’s cotton growing regions, with heightened importance in colder reaches including southern parts of NSW. Growers will be able to…

The China Crop Protection Low Carbon Alliance, the first low-carbon alliance in the crop protection industry in China, was established on July 29, 2024, jointly among the eight companies – Fuhua Tongda Chemical Co., Ltd, Syngenta (China) Investment Co., Ltd, Beijing Nutrichem, Nantong CAC International, Lier Chemical, Hebei Chengxin Group Co., Ltd, Limin Co., Ltd and Nanjing Red Sun Co., Ltd. In the context of the carbon peak and carbon neutrality initiative, controlling energy consumption and reducing carbon emissions have become the focus of attention of all enterprises. To this end, policy, data, and technology support are required to gradually…

IPL Biologicals Ltd., the global leader in agri-biologicals with the widest portfolio of bio-pesticides, bio-fungicides, and bio-fertilizers; and AFEPASA, one of the oldest and respected manufacturers of biocontrol, nutrition and plant bio-stimulation solutions of Europe, have signed an Agreement to globally register and market IPL’s proprietary microbial bio-pesticides. These products have been tried and rested all over the world and are much sought after globally. The first product to be registered will be IPL’s star nematicide with a very high-level of efficacy. Starting with Europe, this product will be registered globally. As chemical products are largely ineffective against nematodes, the…

Landus, an Iowa-based agriculture solutions company, announced the purchase of Wickman Chemical, an independent Iowa-based agricultural chemicals provider, to expand its chemical products and services offerings. Wickman Chemical has been a reliable and trusted supplier of chemicals for farmers in the Southwest Iowa and Kansas regions for many years. Landus’ acquisition of this company represents its continued commitment to delivering innovation to the farm and empowering our farmers with the tools they need to succeed. “Our purchase of Wickman Chemical reinforces our business strategy to bring the tools and innovation farmer-owners need to thrive,” said Matt Carstens, President & CEO…