Author: Shraddha Warde
The Industry guide provides farmers with an overview of the procedures and regulatory requirements involved in setting up a sea-based farm in Singapore. The Singapore Government has launched an industry guide to setting up a sea-based farm in Singapore. Which can help to boost local food production and contribute to Singapore’s ‘30 by 30’ goal. Singapore’s ‘30 by 30’ goal is to build the agri-food industry’s capability and capacity to sustainably produce 30 per cent of our nutritional needs by 2030. According to the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), the Industry guide provides farmers with an overview of the procedures and…
Singapore suspended live chicken due to the detection of Salmonella Enteritidis in samples. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) suspended the export of live chicken broilers from two Malaysian poultry farms, each operated by Meng Kee Poultry (M) Sdn Bhd and Sdian Hup Farming Sdn Bhd. According to the SFA’s statement, Singapore suspended live chicken due to the detection of Salmonella Enteritidis in samples collected from products of Meng Kee Poultry’s farm and Sdian Hup Farming’s farm. The suspensions come less than a month after Malaysia lifted the export ban on live chicken broilers to Singapore in October. The Malaysian government…
Vietnamese organic farming products are exported to about 180 countries, with an export turnover of 335 million $ per annum. Vietnam needs to specify target markets and control the implementation of standards in organic agricultural production to meet the needs of the domestic and foreign markets. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam said this at a forum on the development of organic farm produces held by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). Organic agricultural production must be associated with the development of the consumption market. Organic products with specific characteristics must comply with strict…
The trade of agricultural products between the two countries reached $4.1 billion last year. China hopes to work with Germany on smart agriculture, breeding research, and food loss avoidance as part of a broader effort to bolster global food security, Chinese vice-minister of agriculture, Ma Youxiang, said. According to China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, “Policy dialogues, business talks, and technology sharing” will be increased in these areas between the two countries as “all-around strategic partners” so that new technologies and better grain varieties can be applied in both nations, the minister mentioned this at a forum on Sino-German…
The company plans to expand into additional markets across Latin America, following Araddo® successful 2021 launch in Brazil. Israel-based crop protection company ADAMA was recently recognized for its innovative Araddo® herbicide, winning the prestigious award for Best Formulation Innovation at this year’s IHS Markit Crop Science Forum and Awards. The news comes as ADAMA registers Araddo® for sales in Paraguay and plans to expand into additional markets across Latin America, following its successful 2021 launch in Brazil. Farmers in Latin America are increasingly concerned about the spread of three weeds – Conyza, Sourgrass, and Goosegrass – which are advancing across…
In Southeast Asia, 630,000 farmlands are planted with Bt Corn for $729 million in economic benefits. Genetically engineered crops benefit Southeast Asian regions, including the Philippines, Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Graduates Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) Director Glenn Gregorio said in a forum on Philippines Biotech Regulations. According to the local media, Gregorio said In Southeast Asia, 630,000 hectares of farmlands are now planted with Bt Corn for $729 million in economic benefits. “The Philippines is the first country in Southeast Asia to implement a regulatory framework on genetically engineered crops. In 2003, the Philippines also became the…
This initiative will help the students to learn from Chinese experiences in order to combat agricultural challenges. Chinese educational institutions and Pakistani educational institutions have launched a Sino-Pak dual diploma programme in Modern Agriculture Technology. China’s Bailie vocational college, Tang International Education Group and the University of Agriculture Faisalabad have collaborated on the programme. During the two years of the course, the students are required to learn the Chinese language plus the programme will equip the students with modern knowledge of agriculture and work for agricultural development. This initiative will help the students to learn from Chinese experiences in order…
The Korea Pavilion will be attended by a total of eight leading agricultural equipment companies in Korea, including 5 agricultural materials companies, and 2 smart farms companies. The Korea Agricultural Technology Promotion Agency (KOAT) will organize and operate the Korea Pavilion at the Agricultural Exhibition (Growtech Eurasia 2022) in Antalya, Turkiye. Growtech Eurasia 2022 is an international agricultural exhibition that connects Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, where 510 companies from 25 countries participate and 125 countries and 50,000 visitors visit.KOAT emphasized that it will promote Korean agricultural technology on the Eurasian stage and serve as a driving force for participating companies to emerge…
Initiative records investment commitments exceeding US$8 billion. The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate), a global initiative led by the UAE and the US with the support of over 275 government and non-government partners, announced commitments to channelling increased investments in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation from 42 countries and over 235 non-governmental partners with a total value exceeding US$8 billion. The announcement was made at a high-level event titled ‘From Sharm El Sheikh to the UAE and Beyond: Transforming Food Systems through Climate-smart Agriculture, organised by the UAE at its pavilion during the 27th UN Climate…
The purpose of the visit is to learn from Israel how to maintain and establish extensive agriculture in extreme weather conditions. French agricultural experts are on an official visit to Israel to study the efficient use of water in agriculture, in light of the imposition of severe restrictions on the use of water in Corsica Island due to the drought. A delegation of representatives from the field of agriculture, from the island of Corsica, arrived in Israel. The delegation is headed by senior officials from the local ministries of agriculture and water, as well as representatives from the various branches…