Author: Suchetana Choudhuri

Public-private initiative aims to reduce post-harvest losses, strengthen food security, and transform farmers into agri-entrepreneurs The Department of Agriculture has signed a landmark agreement with Megawide Construction Corp to accelerate the modernization of the country’s agricultural sector through integrated infrastructure development and private sector participation. The memorandum of understanding outlines a broad collaboration focused on improving agricultural productivity, reducing post-harvest losses, and strengthening long-term food security through investments in modern farm systems, logistics infrastructure, and renewable energy integration. Under the agreement, Megawide will support the rollout of agro-solar farming systems that combine crop production with renewable energy generation, reflecting growing…

New center aims to reduce food waste, extend produce freshness, and improve supply chain efficiency across Asia Pacific markets AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has opened a new Asia Pacific Research & Development Center in Yangling, China, expanding the company’s regional innovation footprint and reinforcing its focus on sustainable post-harvest technologies for fresh produce supply chains. Located in one of China’s leading agricultural innovation hubs, the new facility is designed to support research, collaboration, and commercialization of technologies aimed at improving produce quality, extending shelf life, and reducing post-harvest losses across key Asia Pacific markets. The center will focus on post-harvest plant…

The company says proactive parasite control programs remain essential to reducing economic losses and protecting herd health Elanco Animal Health Incorporated announced that two of its livestock health products have received emergency federal authorizations for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm infestations in livestock, strengthening preparedness efforts as the pest moves closer to the U.S.-Mexico border. The company said the United States Food and Drug Administration granted Emergency Use Authorization for Negasunt Powder, while the United States Environmental Protection Agency, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture, approved a Section 18 Emergency Exemption for Tanidil. Both…

CarriCea T1 aims to protect U.S. citrus production while reducing reliance on conventional pesticide sprays The United States Environmental Protection Agency has approved CarriCea T1, a gene-edited citrus rootstock designed to help citrus trees defend themselves against citrus greening disease, marking a significant development for an industry that has suffered severe production losses over the past two decades. The approval introduces a new disease-management tool for American citrus growers as the sector faces mounting pressure from citrus greening, a bacterial disease widely regarded as one of the greatest threats to commercial citrus production in the United States. The disease has…

Expansion comes amid rising grower demand for regenerative agriculture and biological soil health inputs MustGrow Biologics Corp. announced that it has received registration approval from the Georgia Department of Agriculture for TerraSante, the company’s mustard plant-based organic biofertility product. The approval expands TerraSante’s commercial footprint in the U.S. Southeast and adds Georgia to the list of states where the product is certified under existing Organic OMRI Listed standards. The latest registration builds on TerraSante’s existing approvals in California, Florida, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington State, further strengthening MustGrow’s position in the growing U.S. market for biological soil health and sustainable…

MosaiX Senior Director says fragmented supply chains and weak data governance pose deeper challenges than technology alone In an exclusive interaction with AgroSpectrum, Ihwan Rafina discusses how the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is reshaping global cocoa supply chains and exposing the structural complexities of compliance in producer countries like Ecuador. The interview examines the critical gaps in land tenure, traceability, and data governance that continue to challenge smallholder-driven cocoa economies despite rapid advances in digital compliance systems. Rafina also highlights the importance of moving beyond simplistic deforestation narratives toward plot-level, evidence-based due diligence models that can balance environmental accountability…

The World Bank and the People’s Committee of Nghe An are moving forward with a VND 500 billion (approximately $18.96 million) Sustainable Fisheries Development Project, aimed at transforming the province’s fisheries sector through infrastructure modernization, technology adoption, and improved value chains. The project, currently in the preparation phase, marks a strategic push to elevate fisheries productivity and resilience in one of Vietnam’s key coastal regions. Recent discussions between World Bank officials and provincial authorities focused on accelerating approvals, resolving bottlenecks, and aligning the initiative with broader international development standards. Building Modern Fisheries Infrastructure At the core of the project is…

Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and backed by the Government of Japan, has launched a targeted initiative to restore agricultural livelihoods and strengthen food system resilience in conflict-affected regions of South Lebanon. The project, titled “Enhancing Recovery and Resilience of Agrifood Systems and Rural Livelihoods in Conflict-Affected Areas of South Lebanon,” is designed to support approximately 230 vulnerable farming households, representing around 1,150 individuals, across the South and Nabatiyeh governorates. Focused on both crop and livestock systems, the initiative aims to stabilize food production, safeguard incomes, and rebuild local…

New decision engine transforms data into automated workflows across the agri supply chain Ever.Ag has unveiled Everett, an agentic AI-powered “Ag Decision Engine” designed to transform how agricultural and food processing businesses convert data into real-time decisions across the supply chain. Introduced at the American Dairy Products Institute Annual Conference in Chicago, Everett represents a significant evolution in agricultural technology—moving beyond analytics dashboards to autonomous, workflow-driven decision systems embedded directly within the software platforms companies already use. From Data to Decisions Everett is built to connect fragmented datasets across operations—production, procurement, transportation, processing, and markets—and translate them into actionable decisions.…

Australia launch marks first step in broader international rollout strategy ADAMA Ltd. has unveiled Marathon, its first herbicide powered by Pyrasulfotole, marking a strategic push into next-generation weed control solutions for global cereal markets. The product will debut in Australia for the 2026 growing season, targeting wheat and barley growers facing increasing resistance and operational challenges. The launch represents a key milestone in ADAMA’s formulation-led innovation strategy, combining a proven active ingredient with proprietary high-load technology to deliver improved field performance and application efficiency. It also signals the beginning of a broader global rollout of Pyrasulfotole-based solutions across major cereal-producing…