Author: Hithaishi CB

Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has favorably concluded its Regulatory Status Review (RSR) for HB4 wheat technology. The USDA, through the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), reviewed HB4 wheat and concluded that it does not pose an increased plant pest risk relative to comparator wheat plants. As such, it is not subject to regulations under the 7 CFR part 340 for organisms modified or produced through genetic engineering. The determination clears the U.S. market for production of HB4 wheat and complements the FDA’s previously obtained favorable review for food and…

EarthOptics and Pattern Ag have merged, creating a category leader in soil digitization to power advanced crop management and climate sustainability. The newly combined soil intelligence company will operate under the name EarthOptics and be the authoritative source of soil insights and the leader in Predictive Agronomy. Its comprehensive data will enable farmers, ranchers, and their advisors to know their soil’s exact physical, chemical, and biological properties, helping them plan their most impactful input and management decisions to maximize profitability and sustainability goals. The combination pairs Pattern Ag’s cutting-edge lab-based analysis with proprietary field-based sensing technologies from EarthOptics to create…

The probiotics product can be applied in the food, healthcare, agriculture industries and more, boasting huge economic value and market potential Angel Yeast, a global leader in yeast manufacturing, has officially put its plateau probiotics project into production in Xizang, a milestone of the company’s biotech transformation strategy and a key step to achieve local, industrialized production of probiotics. The probiotics product can be applied in the food, healthcare, agriculture industries and more, boasting huge economic value and market potential. Angel Yeast’s probiotics production now focuses on three main industrialized strains – the Lactobacillus plantarum S2 has strong acid-producing capacity…

Aim to boost the coconut industry by planting 600 hectares of land in different parts of Ilocos Region The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) targets to plant 300,000 coconut seedlings in 600 hectares of land in different parts of Ilocos Region this year in line with the country’s aim to boost the coconut industry. “Region 1 (Ilocos) is very much suitable for coconut. Its soil is not that acidic,” PCA administrator Dr. Dexter Buted said in an interview during the kick-off of the simultaneous coconut planting activity for the National Coconut Week celebration called Bayaniyugan. This program is part of the…

Korean export group of 15 agricultural input exporters from fertilizer and eco-friendlier agricultural chemicals/machinery producers, agricultural materials and equipment makers, animal feed producers The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) of the Republic of Korea are dispatching a Korean export group of 15 agricultural input companies to Vietnam from 26 to 31 August to promote high-quality Korean agricultural input to local buyers and help expand their entry into the market. The agricultural input exporters consist of fertilizer producers, eco-friendlier agricultural chemicals producers, agricultural materials and equipment makers, animal feed producers, and agricultural machinery makers. Since 2018, the MAFRA…

A groundbreaking achievement in aquaculture and conservation The Aquaculture Research Center (ARC), a cutting-edge facility established by PT Suri Tani Pemuka (STP), a member of Singapore’s JAPFA Group in Indonesia, has reached a groundbreaking milestone in aquaculture by successfully achieving the first step in reproducing the high-value tropical eel, Anguilla bicolor, marking the first such accomplishment worldwide. This pioneering development marks a major advancement in the sustainable management of eel populations, with promising implications for both commercial aquaculture and eel conservation efforts. PT Suri Tani Pemuka (STP) is a subsidiary of JAPFA that focuses on integrated aquaculture. Tropical eel, with the…

FieldView™ Drive 2.0 simplifies farm activities like setting up equipment, gathering data, managing in-field variability, and implementing regenerative practices Bayer unveiled FieldView Drive 2.0, a small plug-and-play device that farmers can use to connect, monitor and record activities across different farm equipment types and brands. An upgrade over the previous generation, FieldView Drive 2.0 provides more processing power, data storage, and in-field connection stability to improve how farmers connect with digital solutions and gather data during planting, spraying, and harvest activities. FieldView Drive 2.0 from Bayer will begin shipping the new hardware first in the U.S.  Starting early next year,…

Asia’s premier fresh fruit and vegetable trade show is back at AsiaWorld-Expo 4-6 September 2024 ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA is ready to reunite the global fresh produce business in Asia when it returns to Hong Kong on 4-6 September 2024. Asia’s premier fresh fruit and vegetable trade show is back at AsiaWorld-Expo with what promises to be the biggest and best edition yet. “We are thrilled to welcome such a vibrant community of global fresh produce business professionals to ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024,” said David Axiotis, managing director of event organiser, Global Produce Events. “Our exhibitors and visitors can look forward…

JERA Co., Inc (“JERA”) has concluded a Joint Collaboration Agreement with Lotte Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. (“LFC”), to realize low carbon fuel value chains. Under the agreement, JERA and LFC will jointly collaborate to accelerate the development of a robust and resilient value chain of low carbon fuel through the following approaches:・Standardization of commercial frameworks・Optimization of each party’s ammonia portfolio by enhancing operational flexibility through joint studies・Joint efforts to discuss with both governments to establish and expand low carbon fuel value chain To guide this effort, the government of Japan and the Republic of Korea (“ROK”) have launched “Japan-ROK Hydrogen…

China continues to be the Vietnam’s top trading partner in ASEAN Following the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between China and Vietnam in 2008, China’s consumption and production have facilitated growth in bilateral trade with Vietnam. By 2023, trade between the two neighbors is expected to increase from $20.8 billion in 2008 to nearly $172 billion. The figure is estimated to have surpassed $112 billion so far this year, with Vietnam’s exports accounting for $32.56 billion and imports for $79.61 billion. China is the biggest source of Vietnam’s imports and the second largest export market after the U.S. Vietnam…