Author: Shraddha Warde
This centre will enable Xylem to respond to customer needs quickly and provide tailor-made solutions Xylem, the leading water technology company committed to solving the most challenging water problems around the world, announced the opening of its new $1.2 million service centre, state-of-the-art analytics lab and rental hub in the UAE—strengthening its position in the Middle East to better address the region’s water-related challenges. Located in Jebel Ali Free Zone, the new facility will span over 10,000 square meters and will feature a wash bay, lifting and handling cranes and tooling, trimming and balancing machines, original spare parts, testing benches, a painting booth, programming and calibrating…
The new Solar & Renewable Energy Business Group is a significant step in supporting the UAE as it prepares to host the COP28 Conference in 2023 Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has launched the Solar & Renewable Energy Business Group. Gearing up for COP28, the business group will drive the uptake of renewable energy amongst businesses and the private sector in Dubai. “As the world shifts to renewable energy and a decarbonised economy, the establishment of the Solar & Renewable Energy Business Group is timely and relevant. It comes at the heels…
The 2022 Ireland – New Zealand Joint Research initiative will be benefited four Irish climate and agriculture projects. New Zealand and Ireland government are jointly conducting research projects worth €7 million to reduce agricultural emissions. Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Martin Heydon Minister of State announced made the announcement, according to the local media. The 2022 Ireland – New Zealand Joint Research initiative will be benefited four Irish climate and agriculture projects. The key areas of the projects are a complex ecosystem composed of anaerobic bacteria, protozoa, fungi, methanogenic archaea and phages, microbiology for reducing…
By 2025, China aims to improve its institutional mechanism and system for the conservation of soil and water. China has released a guideline to strengthen the conservation of water and soil to promote the construction of an ecological civilisation in the new era. The guideline, jointly released by the general offices of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, details China’s targets to strengthen water and soil conservation by 2025 and 2035. By 2025, China aims to improve its institutional mechanism and system for the conservation of soil and water, enhance management efficiency, and effectively control…
The shipment was from China and was declared as containing clothing items Philippines Customs authorities sized PHP17 million worth of smuggled white onions at the Port of Manila. Onions were hidden in three containers declared as clothing products from China. According to the local media, the shipment was from China and was declared as containing clothing items and plastic products. All containers are 100 per cent physically examined since 23rd December. This month Customs bureau has detained millions worth of agricultural products. Customs authorities issued an alert (AO) order before Christmas for initial investigations of the containers according to which…
The UAE University exerts efforts to support 11 joint research projects including 3 in the field of food and agriculture. The United Arab Emirates University builds bridges of positive and constructive cooperation to enhance the international reputation of the university. The UAE University has recently made several partnerships with educational institutions in Malaysia, especially with the University of Malaya, in areas of national priority. Prof. Ahmed Murad – Associate Provost for Research – said that this cooperation reinforces the quality of scientific research through distinguished contributions. He also added that the UAE University exerts efforts to support joint research projects…
The preserved specimens include rare species under first-class state protection in China. An aquatic organism conservation centre to protect biodiversity in the Yangtze River and Poyang Lake, China’s largest freshwater lake, has recently begun operating. According to the Xinhua news agency, the centre is located in Hukou County of Jiujiang City in the eastern province of Jiangxi. A total of 12,000 specimens of more than 120 endemic aquatic species in the Yangtze River and Poyang Lake are on display in the centre. The preserved specimens include rare species under first-class state protection in China, such as the Chinese sturgeon. In…
The power plant will help Viet Nam reach its clean energy and climate action targets by offsetting about 215,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $107 million financing project with BIM Wind Power Joint Stock Company (BIM Wind) to support the operation of an 88-megawatt (MW) wind farm in Ninh Thuan province, Vietnam. The power plant will help Vietnam reach its clean energy and climate action targets by offsetting about 215,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually. This innovative $107 million project financing is arranged and syndicated by ADB as mandated lead arranger and bookrunner, and comprises $25 million from…
Sales to Israel via Pure Sunfarms Further Expand Village Farms’ International Cannabis Presence. Village Farms International, Inc. has announced further progress on its international cannabis strategy. Recently, the Company’s Canadian Cannabis business, through its subsidiary, Pure Sunfarms, commenced shipping cannabis products for the Israeli medical market under an exclusive three-year supply agreement with Israel-based Dr Samuelov Importing and Marketing Ltd., doing business as Better Pharma. Founded in the early 1990s, Better Pharma is a highly respected importer of pharmaceuticals and related products for the Israeli market with longstanding relationships with Israel’s retail pharmacies and an extensive sales force and distribution capabilities, covering over 95 per cent of Israeli…
Trigall Australia will develop and market high performing wheat varieties for the Australian market. Trigall Genetics, the world leader in wheat biotechnology co-owned by Bioceres Crop Solutions and Florimond Desprez, and S&W Seed Company, a leading middle-market agricultural company, have entered into a joint venture to advance wheat breeding activities in Australia. Trigall Australia will develop and market high performing wheat varieties for the Australian market, leveraging S&W’s existing commercial footprint and Florimond Desprez’s and Bioceres Crop Solutions’ breeding expertise. The program will encompass both conventional and transgenic varieties, including Bioceres Crop Solutions’ drought-tolerance HB4® technology and EcoWheat® technologies, that can contribute to improving yields…