Author: Suchetana Choudhuri

The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) and CropLife Brasil announced the launch of the “Brazil Bio-Inputs Project” this week The initiative aims to boost the global presence of Brazilian companies in the bio-inputs sector and was officially launched at an event in Brasília. Organizers highlighted Brazil’s ambition to become a global leader in biological agricultural solutions through this project. Key activities include participation in international trade fairs, business matchmaking, trade missions, institutional promotion, and market research, with the initial focus on developing the project’s institutional brand. The project’s objective is to showcase Brazil’s competitive advantages and leadership in…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the oil palm industry by providing unprecedented capabilities for monitoring, optimisation, and decision-making across the plantation lifecycle. The integration of AI technologies offers significant potential to address longstanding challenges in sustainability, efficiency, and resource management. This report examines current and emerging AI applications in oil palm plantation operations, highlighting how these technologies contribute to more sustainable practices Oil palm cultivation is increasingly integrating AI technologies to boost operational efficiency and sustainability, with several applications showing strong commercial promise. One key innovation involves advanced AI systems using satellite imagery to monitor plantations comprehensively. These systems leverage…

Australia’s Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has received license application DIR 218 from All Aussie Avocados Pty Ltd (operating as All Aussie Farmers) seeking approval for the commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) tomatoes with purple-colored fruit The GM Purple Tomato is planned for commercial cultivation in greenhouses across Australia, though certain States and Territories may impose restrictions due to marketing or biosecurity concerns. Once approved, the GM Purple Tomato and its derived products would enter general commerce, including human food consumption. Availability in Australia will depend on meeting all regulatory requirements, including clearances from the Gene Technology…

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) officially launched a new initiative that aims to promote sustainable, low-carbon rice-farming in the ASEAN region. Called “Accelerating development and scaling of agricultural innovations for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in ASEAN Countries” project (AGRI Project), the initiative will focus on capacity building for partners, and infrastructure development to improve IRRI’s soil laboratory and upgrade its equipment for better efficiency Rice production accounts for 48 per cent of cropland methane emissions and 11 per cent of total agricultural GHG emissions worldwide. “There is…

The Brazilian Association of Bioinputs Industries (ABINBIO) has made a significant move to link Brazil’s bioinputs sector with emerging opportunities in the Chinese market During an official visit to the Chinese Embassy in Brasília, representatives from the organization showcased the potential of the bioinputs sector to Xiang Yu, Counselor at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, and explored opportunities for strategic collaboration between the two nations. The Brazilian Association of Bioinputs Industries (ABINBIO) has taken a significant step toward strengthening ties between Brazil’s biological inputs sector and the Chinese market. During an official visit to the Chinese Embassy…

LALGUARD C99WP bioinsecticide stood out as a key attraction at AgroBrasília 2025 Lallemand Plant Care, in collaboration with Brazil’s agricultural research agency Embrapa, has introduced LALGUARD C99WP, a new biological insecticide developed to combat two of Brazil’s most damaging crop pests — whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) and corn leafhopper (Dalbulus maidis). Formulated as a wettable powder containing Cordyceps (Isaria) javanica isolate BRM27666, the bioinsecticide is designed for use in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems. It contains a high concentration of viable fungal spores (1×10¹⁰ conidia/g) and is compatible with other crop inputs, leaving no harmful residues. The product acts by adhering…

Al Ain Farms Group has announced the merger of five major poultry, egg, and food producers into a single national platform, consolidating key UAE food brands under one umbrella. The announcement was made at the “Make it in the Emirates” forum, underscoring the company’s commitment to strengthening food security, local production, and brand unity in the UAE’s agrifood sector Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG) has officially merged five of the UAE’s leading food brands—Al Ain Farms, Marmum Dairy, Al Ajban Chicken, Golden Eggs (Al Jazira Poultry Farm), and Saha Arabian Farms—into a single national food production platform. The announcement was…

Arjena Foods has launched a new groundnut processing facility in Nigeria aimed at enhancing the country’s agricultural value chain. The factory will produce Nutzy-branded coated peanut snacks using locally grown peanuts, supporting rural livelihoods and reducing post-harvest losses. The project is expected to create employment opportunities, increase demand for local produce, and contribute to boosting rural incomes across farming communities Ajrena Foods Limited, in partnership with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and its delivery partner Propcom+, has commissioned a state-of-the-art peanut processing and snack manufacturing facility in Kano State, marking a major milestone for Nigeria’s agribusiness sector.…

Precision Pollination leader BeeHero rolls out new management tool, celebrates pollinator and sustainability milestones In honor of World Bee Day, BeeHero, the global leader in data-driven precision pollination, announced the launch of its Beekeeping Task Manager, a digital tool designed to help beekeepers manage large-scale operations more effectively. Alongside the launch, BeeHero also released new data highlighting its growing impact on pollinator health, crop productivity, and sustainable agriculture. The Beekeeping Task Manager, available via web and mobile apps, allows beekeepers to plan, assign, and track tasks more efficiently across teams. It features real-time updates, field visit coordination, and offline logging…

Sino-Agri Leading Biosciences Co., Ltd has entered into a share acquisition agreement with individual shareholders of Zhejiang Province Taizhou City Agricultural Means of Production Co., Ltd. Under the agreement, Sino-Agri Leading intends to acquire at least 50 per cent of the shares held by these individual shareholders through cash payment or other means. Once the transaction is finalized, Taizhou Agricultural will become a controlled subsidiary of Sino-Agri Leading Taizhou Agricultural, headquartered in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, operates across nearly all provinces in China. The company specializes in four main product categories: pesticides, fertilizers, agricultural films, and seeds, offering over 300 products.…