MEPs Advocate for Drastic Reduction in Chemical Pesticide Use by 2030
Key Takeaways MEPs have voted to reduce the use and risk of chemical plant protection products by at least 50% by 2030. A 65% reduction is proposed for more hazardous […]
iFLYTEK Unveils Gengyun: A Comprehensive AI Model for Agriculture
Key Takeaways iFLYTEK introduced Gengyun, an AI-driven large model for agriculture, during China’s annual Farmers’ Harvest Festival. Gengyun aims to enhance the full-chain intelligence level of the agricultural sector, covering […]
Tingo Group Partners with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IT Board
Key Takeaways Tingo Group has signed an MOU with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) to expand its business in Pakistan. The partnership aims to transform Pakistan’s agriculture sector, […]
Morocco Allocates MAD 10.3Bn for Agricultural Development in Earthquake-Affected Regions
Key Takeaways Morocco Allocates MAD 10.3Bn to develop agriculture in regions affected by the September 8 earthquake. The program focuses on both agricultural and forestry sectors and is based on […]
David Hightower to Headline Unconventional Ag Conference in Dallas
Key Takeaways David Hightower, a commodities and global economics expert, will be the keynote speaker at the Unconventional Ag conference in Dallas on December 12-13. Hightower will discuss the impact […]
AgriCann Solutions Acquires Newline Ventures To Expand Operations
Key Takeaways AgriCann Solutions Corp. has acquired 100% of Newline Ventures Inc. The acquisition was approved unanimously at AgriCann’s April 17, 2023, AGM and is part of a definitive Share […]
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Visits New Holland Agriculture Apprenticeship Program
Key Takeaways UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently visited New Holland Agriculture’s apprenticeship program at Writtle University College (WUC). The visit aimed to discuss the apprentices’ passion for the food […]
FarmInsect Secures €8M for Protein-Rich Animal Feed from Insects
Key Takeaways FarmInsect has raised €8 million in a Series A financing round led by Sandwater, Bayern Kapital, Minderoo Foundation, and the EIC Fund. The startup aims to replace conventional […]
Deficit Irrigation Techniques Enhance Water Use Efficiency in Hydroponic Rose Cultivation
Key Takeaways The study explores deficit irrigation techniques in hydroponic greenhouse cultivation of cut roses. Three irrigation treatments were tested: Full Irrigation (FI), Partial Root Drying (PRD), and Sustained Deficit […]
Robotized Indoor Phenotyping Proves Effective for Climate-Resilient Maize Breeding
Key Takeaways Breeding for climate resilience requires considering adaptive traits beyond just yield. Robotized indoor phenotyping allows for high-throughput measurement of such adaptive traits. Maize adaptive traits can be inferred […]