Author: Shraddha Warde
The primary aim of this initiative is to compile an accurate and comprehensive database of the nation’s livestock UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has begun implementing a 2023 national survey plan, specifically designed to quantify animals and associated products in commercial animal farms. The primary aim of this initiative is to compile an accurate and comprehensive database on the nation’s livestock, a critical step towards the sustainable enhancement of the country’s food security system. The survey was launched in cooperation with the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, the Dubai Municipality,…
China has become the second-largest destination for African agricultural exports China’s agricultural import from African nations has reached 16. 15 billion yuan in the first five months increased by 25.5 per cent from a year ago, according to the General Administration of Customs. Africa’s agricultural exports to China have grown rapidly, and China has become the second-largest country for African agricultural exports. Agricultural trade between China and Africa increased from 33.3 billion yuan ($ 4.6 billion dollars) in 2012 to 58.6 billion yuan in 2022, with an average annual growth rate of 5.8 per cent. In the first five months…
The Company aim for full production a year after construction commences Singapore Finc and Huayuan Food Group jointly announce the construction of the first U.S.-based edible fungus smart factory. Located in Houston, Texas, the joint venture will result in the daily production of 50 tons of American Enoki mushrooms to help ease the United States’ long-term dependence on mushroom imports as the demand for healthy edible fungi grows with healthier eating habits. The smart factory will leverage advanced technical operations for the sustainable development of edible fungus, with operations focused on soilless, chemical-free, and environmentally-friendly practices. Singapore Finc is a subsidiary of Shanghai…
The investment will fund working capital to expand Australis’ operations at Van Phong Bay in central Vietnam The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Australis Holdings, Inc. (Australis) signed a $15 million convertible note to promote climate-resilient, ocean-based barramundi and seaweed aquaculture in Vietnam. The investment will fund working capital to expand Australis’ operations at Van Phong Bay in central Vietnam and support the development of a second regional production hub in southern Vietnam. An additional $3 million grant will be provided by the Climate Innovation and Development Fund (CIDF), administered by ADB. “Three billion people across the world depend on…
Omega-3 oils are essential to the health and welfare of farmed salmon, so the limited supply of fish oil constrains industry growth Nuseed Nutritional US Inc. welcomes the Norwegian Food Safety Authority’s (NFSA) decision to grant the approval of Aquaterra Omega-3 oil for use in fish feed applications. Aquaterra is derived from Nuseed Omega-3 Canola – the world’s first plant-based source of DHA, EPA, and ALA. The assessment concludes that the requirement that the feed must be safe and not be harmful to human or animal health, or make food from animals unsuitable for human consumption, is met. Furthermore, we consider that…
An estimated 2.2 million pounds of fresh vegetables, including Lettuces, Petite Greens, Microgreens and Herbs would be produced year-round Bedrock, based in Detroit and Vertical Harvest, a community-oriented indoor farming company, announced plans to explore the development of Vertical Harvest Detroit. Situated within Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction neighbourhood, the proposed 60,000 square-foot structure would stand 74 feet tall and feature a 205,000 square-foot growing canopy that utilises hydroponic, vertical and controlled environmental agricultural practices. An estimated 2.2 million pounds of fresh vegetables, including Lettuces, Petite Greens, Microgreens and Herbs would be produced year-round. With its feed locals’ first philosophy, Vertical Harvest would commit more than…
The cultivation of a new salt-tolerant hybrid rice variety, ‘ingjing’, which is first-class high-quality, resistant to bacterial blight and yields more than 400 kg per 650 square meters under a salinity of 3 per cent China’s saline-alkali-tolerant rice technology has continuously made new breakthroughs. China’s Hainan province harvested the first batch of Salt-Alkali-Resistant Rice. The output of a new variety of saline-alkali-resistant rice is 540.49 kilograms per 650 square meters. For the first time, Hainan province cultivated saline-alkali-resistant rice or seawater rice. China’s National Salt-Alkali-Tolerant Rice Technology Innovation Centre has developed a few varieties of salt-alkali tolerance of rice and…
The company is collaborating with Nanoracks LLC and Mu Space and Advanced Technology Co., Ltd. Thailand-based Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) is embarking on a stellar new venture: sending the chicken into space as part of the Thai Food – Mission to Space program. The company is collaborating with two global partners, Nanoracks LLC, the US leading provider of space innovation, and mu Space and Advanced Technology Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of space technology solutions in Southeast Asia, to send chicken to space. This spearheads a unique initiative to elevate Thai chicken’s safety standards to those required…
The pilot, at Scallastle in the Sound of Mull, involved replacing artificial kelp hides with natural kelp, resulting in improved health and welfare for the cleaner fish and salmon Scottish Sea Farms has been recognised at the M&S Select Farm Awards 2023 for a pioneering trial to encourage settlement of seaweed in salmon pens, removing the need for plastic cleaner fish hides. The pilot, at Scallastle in the Sound of Mull, involved replacing artificial kelp hides with natural kelp, resulting in improved health and welfare for the cleaner fish and salmon. The award, announced at the Royal Highland Show at…
With a production capacity of 20,000 tonnes of pet food each year, VAFO has thus further strengthened its dominant standing in the local market VAFO Group has officially opened its first factory in Finland. The new facility is the largest of its kind in Finland and the eighth overall for the group. With a production capacity of 20,000 tonnes of pet food each year, VAFO (under the direction of its subsidiary Prima Pet Premium) has thus further strengthened its dominant standing in the local market. The total investment in the new factory exceeded 16 million euros, and at full capacity,…