Author: Shraddha Warde
The Ministry of Agriculture strongly reiterates that marketing agricultural produce that has not been properly supervised is a violation of the law. Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture has seized 200 kg of strawberries which was smuggled from Gaza. The supervisors from the Central Investigation and Enforcement Unit at the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Israel Border Police, have tracked and prevented the sale of 50 cardboard units of strawberries, at a total weight of about 200 kg, grown in Gaza, which were intercepted at the tunnels’ crossing in the area surrounding Jerusalem. The supervisors reached the place, following a…
This expansion plant increases the capacity to produce up to 10 tons per hour. Syngenta Seeds invests more than 330 million baht to increase production capacity, and to produce the largest hybrid maize seed production in Thailand and ASEAN at Lopburi Province. Syngenta Seeds Thailand officially opened a new expansion plant at the Lopburi factory, with Amphon Angkhaphakornkul Governor of Lopburi Province honoured to be the chairman together with Justin Wulf, Chairman of the Executive Board of Seeds Business Syngenta, Headquarters; Heads of relevant government agencies and business partners celebrated the opening ceremony of the expansion and installation of the…
The acquisition significantly expands Azelis’ footprint and accelerates its growth in Asia Pacific. Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of the shares of Chemiplas Agencies Ltd (“Chemiplas”), one of the leading distributors of specialty chemicals, plastic raw materials and ingredients in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. The acquisition significantly expands Azelis’ footprint and accelerates its growth in Asia Pacific. The addition of Chemiplas’ attractive portfolio of products from key principals strategically complements the group’s lateral value chain, strengthening…
The test will provide insights into the levels of carbon storage in fields, which supports the reduction of CO2 in the atmosphere To mark World Soil Day (December 5), Eurofins Agro Testing has announced the launch of Soil Carbon Check as part of Soil Health Solutions, a new suite of testing solutions that will support the agricultural sector to transition to more sustainable farming practices. The Soil Carbon Check test will provide insights into the levels of carbon storage in fields, which supports the reduction of CO2 in the atmosphere. Through targeted soil management, farmers and growers can sequester increased levels of…
Dairy export revenue is projected to grow 6 per cent to a new high of $23.3 billion New Zealand’s record food and fibre export revenue is projected to reach new record highs, helping protect New Zealanders from the sharp edges of the global downturn says Damien O’Connor, Minister of Agriculture The Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries (SOPI) released by the Ministry for Primary Industries, shows food and fibre export revenue is forecast to grow to a record level of $55 billion this year. “Accelerating our export growth is a major cornerstone of the Government’s economic recovery plan, and today’s…
A partnership-based approach to soil is critical because responsibility for soil does not lie with one party, said Lisa Nitschke, Assistant Secretary of National Soils Policy and Programs. This year the theme of World Soil Day is ‘Soil: Where food begins’, highlighting the importance of healthy soil as a crucial element of food production. Australia is committed to soil health and the sustainable management of soil resources, said Lisa Nitschke, Assistant Secretary of National Soils Policy and Programs. “Soil in good condition is more productive. It has the higher water-holding capacity, supports biological activities and resists erosion during extreme climate and…
The Government will invest $975,000 into phase two of the project through SFF Futures alongside industry support worth $1.2m. The New Zealand Government has announced a series of new investments through its Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund (SFF Futures) in a move designed to kickstart sustainable and high-value wool and food and fibre. Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says the SFF Futures fund has now seen the Government co-invest $530 million in projects exploring a wide range of opportunities to diversify New Zealand’s exports, capture value and progress the country’s sustainability credentials. “It’s a key part of our plan to…
China has offered many new solutions for Arab states to alleviate the shortage of irrigation water. China and Arab states have constantly deepened cooperation under the frameworks of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the China-Arab States Expo, implementing a series of water-conserving projects. China has offered many new solutions for Arab states to alleviate the shortage of irrigation water. The Egyptian government recently piloted a digital precision irrigation system among hundreds of farmers. The system samples data with its sensors buried in the soil and tells farmers when they should water the crops and how much water is…
This is the first direct train for imported fruits to Chinese markets on the China-Laos railway. A train between Laos and Thailand to China for fruit import has been launched. A train loaded with 25 containers of fruits from Thailand and Laos arrived at Mohan railway station of the China-Laos Railway, Southwest China’s Yunnan province. This is the first direct train for imported fruits to Chinese markets on the China-Laos railway, and also the first batch of imported fruits shipped all the way by rail to Mohan before being distributed across China. According to China Railway Kunming Bureau Group Co…
The Cocohub project benefits over 500 farmers from Tuburan and neighbouring towns while generating employment opportunities for women. The Coconut Hub or ‘Cocohub’ facility, the first-of-its-kind in Cebu town of Philippines, commenced operations in 2020. Today, the centre processes 15,000 seed nuts a day for the production of virgin coconut oil, coco sugar, coco baskets, ropes, mats, and anti-soil erosion nets, among others. The Cocohub project benefits over 500 farmers from Tuburan and neighbouring towns while generating employment opportunities for women in the community who work full-time in the hub. Super Typhoon “Yolanda” devastated the Philippines in 2013, coconut farmers…