Author: Hithaishi CB

Government to boost Agri-Trade and fishery sector Philippines Department of Agriculture is evaluating and planning for added investments to agriculture sector as part of the national support to local farmers and fishermen. During a visit to the Agricultural Products Market Center in Sariaya, Quezon, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. stressed the importance of extending support to farmers from production to marketing and enhancing the capabilities of the country’s trading posts. The agri chief said farming will be more sustainable if there are enough facilities that allow farmers to directly market their produce. The Sentrong Pamilihan, established in 2007,…

Mayani will integrate Ninjacart’s advanced technology, source traceability, and inventory management solutions to achieve inter-operability, hyper-efficiency, predictive modeling Walmart-backed Ninjacart, India’s leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organize the global agriculture ecosystem, joins forces with Philippine B2B agritech innovator Mayani in a landmark deal. This strategic partnership sees Ninjacart deploying capital alongside cutting-edge supply chain technology and its advisory services to fuel Mayani’s innovation and growth trajectory. Ninjacart will also support Mayani’s expansion efforts and jointly establish an integrated Asian agri-food supply chain that would catalyze more digital innovations geared to address Asia’s complex food basket. Ninjacart’s investment…

The new 500,000-square-foot facility is the result of a strategic partnership with ADM for manufacturing applications in water treatment, agriculture, feedstock, energy and more Solugen, a rapidly scaling climate technology company revolutionizing everyday chemicals, broke ground on its new state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility today during a ceremony held in Marshall, Minn. The new facility is the result of a strategic partnership with ADM, a global leader in sustainably sourced solutions from nature, and aims to meet the increasing demand for sustainable solutions while bolstering domestic biomanufacturing capabilities.  The 500,000-square-foot Bioforge™ Marshall is being constructed on a 34-acre parcel adjacent to ADM’s…

New director brings deep innovation marketplace experience to company developing new, natural weed control options for farmers and consumers An agricultural technology company focused on providing sustainable and natural herbicide solutions, Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc., has announced that Dr. Peter Eckes, former President of BASF, has joined its board and will serve as its chairperson. Eckes led Crop Protection R&D, Seed and Trait R&D and Regulatory in the Agricultural Solutions division. Harpe aims to support and accelerate Harpe’s efforts to meet the critical need for the next generation of weed control and consumer demands for more natural inputs. Eckes assumes…

As of 2024, the Asia Pacific Crop Protection Chemicals Market is estimated to be worth $16.40 billion, and is projected to hit $20.75 billion by 2029, registering a 4.81% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2029). A share of 16.3% by value of the global crop protection chemicals market was held by Asia-Pacific in 2022. The Asia-Pacific crop protection chemicals market was dominated by insecticides with 39.2% of the market share. In many countries across the region, rice is the most important crop. There are, however, various pests that have caused severe damage to the crop and, consequently, its yield. A…

Round 2 of the AgriFutures Agritech Event Sponsorship Program will fund 22 agricultural innovation and agritech events The Australian government is strengthening its agriculture sector by supporting Agritech events across the country to enhance Australian innovation. This $1.5 million program is funded through the Albanese Government’s $12.3 million investment in regional trade events. Round 2 of the AgriFutures Agritech Event Sponsorship Program will fund 22 agricultural innovation and agritech events, aiming to foster commercialisation opportunities, attract investment, and elevate Australian agritech enterprises. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt, said agritech events showcase Australia’s leadership in innovation, sustainability, and…

Strengthening Sino-Australian business ties, Expanding networks through collaboration An Australian business delegation led by Ren Hongbin, Chairman of the China Council for Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), attended the Australia-China Business Forum and the Australian roadshow for the Second China International Supply Chain Promotion Expo in Sydney. Over 200 business representatives from Chinese and Australian communities attended the Forum. A roadshow and Forum were held in China to strengthen trade relations between the two countries. China International Exhibition Center Group Corporation Chairman Lin Shunjie said that the initiative seeks to enhance cooperation and explore new opportunities in a variety of…

Developing carbon-mitigation strategies The US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory has developed a Decarbonization Scenario Analysis Model to predict the effects of carbon mitigation strategies on energy use and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) across the U.S. economy. Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Technologies (GREET®) lifecycle analysis models were used to develop the tool. A recent study published in Sustainable Energy & Fuels examined decarbonization scenarios for five sectors of the U.S. economy: transportation, industry, agriculture, residential/commercial, and energy power from 2020 to 2050 using the Decarbonization Scenario Analysis Model. These sectors of the economy are the…

A total area of 4.1 million mu has been cultivated on saline-alkali land in Cangzhou The city of Changzhou in north China, in Hebei province, is a desert region. However, the city has prioritized the comprehensive use of saline-alkali land, leveraging science and technology, growing appropriate crops, and intensifying the processing of farm products. Cangzhou’s National Dryland Alkaline Wheat Agricultural Standardization Regional Service and Promotion Platform project, the first of its kind nationwide, has been approved by the China National Standardization Management Committee. It covers the low-lying plains near the Bohai Sea as a planting area for dryland alkaline winter…

David Axiotis, Managing Director of ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024 Asia’s fresh produce industry’s leading trade show ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA is organizing a China-focused networking and trade event at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center on 27-28 May 2024. The Business Meet-Up in Shanghai brings together leading buyers and suppliers from across the industry to network and explore in-depth the trends and opportunities in the fast expanding China market. The two-day B2B expo event features expert talks and discussions organized by ASIAFRUIT MAGAZINE, ASIAFRUIT LOGISTICA’s knowledge partner and leading business conference organizer. David Axiotis, Managing Director of ASIA FRUIT…