Author: Hithaishi CB

Partners with KOLTIVA to achieve EUDR Compliance with sustainability and zero deforestation in commodities Huy Anh Rubber Co., Ltd., a key player in Vietnam’s rubber sector, has partnered with KOLTIVA , a leading company in supply chain traceability and sustainable agriculture. This collaboration reinforces Vietnam’s commitment to sustainability and zero deforestation in EUDR-related commodities. As Vietnam strengthens its leadership in the global rubber industry, the EUDR encourages companies like Huy Anh Rubber to adopt enhanced compliance measures, reflecting the country’s commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable development. Natural rubber production in Vietnam has experienced considerable growth since 1961. Vietnam is the world’s…

AI is slated to alleviate disastrous effects of drought and its aggravating economic and social consequences Scientists at University of Sharjah have developed new AI models with the ability to predict future drought conditions with almost unerring accuracy. Research highlights the substantial advantages of using AI models over conventional drought indices in predicting the causes and onslaught of conditions leading to scarcity of rain and water. The innovative AI tool the authors develop is even designed to aid in better resource allocation, agricultural planning, and disaster management, ensuring that water and food security are not compromised as climate changes intensify.…

Aims to support the high-quality development of the wine industry in Dingzhuang. China’s (Zhenjiang State) Grid Zhenjiang Power Supply Company sent personnel to the grape sorting center in Dingzhuang Village, Maoshan City, to inspect the power supply of two automated sorting lines and compressors in cold storage facilities, aiming to support the high-quality development of the wine industry in Dingzhuang. Known as the “birthplace of grapes in China”, Dingzhuang Village has the largest fresh grape production base in Jiangsu Province. Over the past 34 years, the village has cultivated 52 grape varieties including “Kyoho”, “Summer Black” and “Shine Muscat”, expanding…

Accelerate microbial product development and Future Manufacturing Capabilities for developing novel microbial products LiveGrow Bio, a leader in microbial formulation and manufacturing solutions, has collaborated with Südzucker, Europe’s largest sugar producer, to test microbial strains aimed at suppressing the bacteria responsible for Syndrome Basses Richesses (SBR) in sugar beets. LiveGrow Bio’s patented microbial formulation technology allows Südzucker to use microbes already formulated into a product for their upcoming greenhouse trials this fall. This ensures the data generated will match the final product’s performance capability, significantly shortening the R&D process by bypassing the need for post-trial formulation development. If the greenhouse…

Revolutionary platform set to enhance crop yield, reduce input costs, and provide disease forecasting tools for farmers with under 1-2 acre of land Map My Crop, the creator of the world’s first 360-degree imagery-based agro suite, announced the launch of a free crop monitoring software tailored specifically for small farmers with less than 1 acre of land. With the goal of reducing input costs by up to 30% and improving yields by 40%, this cutting-edge software empowers farmers globally to monitor their crops, predict disease outbreaks, receive weather updates, and use advanced scouting tools. The free software is accessible via…

Plans to invest RMB100 million yuan Changqing (Hubei) Biotechnology Co., Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jiangsu Changqing Agrochemical Co., Ltd. announced the EIA of the project of the annual output of 500 tons of methylaniline and 500 tons of L-glufosinate.  The project is located in Zone B of Yaojiagang Chemical Industrial Park, with a total investment of RMB100 million yuan, covering an annual production of 500 tons of methylaniline, 500 tons of L-glufosinate and its by-products. Jiangsu Changqing Agrochemical Co., Ltd is a large agrochemical group that integrates agrochemical research and development, production and marketing. It is engaged in production…

Two novel fungicides have performed satisfactorily in the prevention and control of rice bacterial streak China’s Guizhou University announced the successful development of two novel biofungicides, a significant breakthrough in preventing and controlling rice bacterial diseases. The successful development was announced at the National Key R&D Program-oriented Field Trial Evaluation, held in Xiangyang City, Hubei Province. Experts believe that the two novel fungicides have performed satisfactorily in the prevention and control of rice bacterial streak, recommending that the product registration be processed speedily and be applied to trials on the control of diseases in other crops. The two novel fungicides,…

Farmland LP will develop Soil Carbon Credits on its 18,500-acre farm portfolio and expand the market for regenerative soil carbon credits. Farmland LP, the largest fund manager in the U.S. focused on organic regenerative farmland, announced an investment from Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund in Farmland LP’s third value-add fund, Vital Farmland III LLC. Farmland LP will develop Soil Carbon Credits on its 18,500-acre farm portfolio and expand the market for regenerative soil carbon credits. This work will also include preparing the necessary protocols, a critical step towards increasing regenerative agriculture practices globally to sequester vast amounts of atmospheric CO2 as…

EGA brings patented technology for plant, water, and soil nitrogen monitoring CropX, a leader in digital agronomic solutions, announces the acquisition of EnGeniousAg, a startup focused on advanced nitrogen sensing applications for agriculture. EnGeniousAg developed an innovative nitrogen sensing technology with the potential to transform nitrogen management by offering farmers new precision tools to optimize nitrogen fertilizer application and minimize environmental impacts. EnGeniousAg’s patented technology provides users with near-instantaneous, in-field nitrogen measurements. This data can inform nitrogen fertilizer applications to ensure plants have the proper levels for maximizing profitability, sustainability and crop performance during various growth phases. Specifically, EnGeniousAg’s technical…

Corteva to invest $25 million to acquire equity stake in gene editing innovator, Pairwise Corteva, Inc. , a global leader in agricultural technology and Pairwise, a technology company pioneering the application of gene editing in food and agriculture have collaborated to accelerate the delivery of advanced gene editing solutions to farmers. The initiative will benefit both the environment and everyday consumers. With gene editing, growers can make precise changes to a plant’s DNA, able to keep pace with climate change’s challenges to food production. Anchoring the collaboration is Corteva’s $25 million equity investment in Pairwise, made under the umbrella of Corteva Catalyst, the company’s new investment and partnership…