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The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA), Inc., announces the opening of registration for the 8th Asian Short Course on Agribiotechnology, Biosafety Regulation, and Communication (ASCA8), which will be held on September 8-12, 2025, at Vivere Hotel, Muntinlupa City, Philippines. Read more…
BRICS Innovation cultivates global sustainable agriculture future
Technological progress in BRICS countries is playing a transformative role in reshaping global agriculture and advancing sustainable farming practices…China, for example, is leveraging satellite technology and drone systems to monitor crops in real-time and fine-tune agricultural inputs, boosting productivity. Brazil’s success with genetically modified, pest-resistant soybean varieties has significantly increased crop yields. The BRICS is a group formed by eleven countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran. Read more…
Country News
CropLife releases new resistance management strategies
CropLife Australia, the national peak industry body for the plant science sector, has just released the official 2025 Resistance Management Strategies for fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides. The 2025 strategies are now available for free via CropLife’s StewardshipFirst.com.au website, with an intuitive search function by crop, pest or product type. Read more…
$21 Million Boost for Canola Farmers
A major investment by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) will see over $20 million directed into canola research, aiming to improve yields, resilience, and profitability for Australian growers. Read more…
APVMA under the spotlight as lobby groups highlight performance shortfalls
The beleaguered regulator for Australia’s farm chemical sector, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is under scrutiny once again following concerning findings in its publicly released quarterly results. Read more…
‘Unprecedented uncertainty’: Trump and trade top of mind at farmers panel
Non-tariff measures are potentially a bigger issue for Australia on the global trade stage than the tariffs introduced by United States president Donald Trump. Read more…
FSANZ Proposes Updated Definitions for Genetically Modified Food
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved updated definitions for genetically modified (GM) food in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code), according to a media statement by FSANZ. Read more…
Govt approves 18 improved rice varieties for cultivation
The government has approved 18 improved rice varieties for cultivation, 80 percent of which are suitable for the Boro and Aman seasons, in an effort to raise agricultural productivity and enhance food security. Read more…
FAO Bangladesh launches groundbreaking project with Gates Foundation support
The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and with financial support from the Gates Foundation, on Wednesday launched a groundbreaking agricultural project in Dhaka. Read more…
China
China’s active contributions to modernizing agricultural technology are driving global development
China has reshaped its own agricultural and rural landscape with the modernization of agricultural science and technology as the central engine. Moreover, it has charted a pragmatic development path that offers valuable reference for many developing countries. Read more…
China’s Pesticide Registration Reaches New Heights with Diverse and Eco-friendly Formulations
China’s 2024 pesticide registrations show a shift towards eco-friendly products, driven by updated regulations. The Ministry of Agriculture is refining pesticide management, boosting innovation and low-risk options. Newly registered herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides enhance the market’s green focus. Read more…
Tech meets soil: How China’s digital push transforms farming worldwide
At the 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo, the contours of future farming are becoming clearer. From domestically developed agri-machinery to cloud management platforms for them, and from eco-efficient crop protection products to AI-powered precision planting, technology is reshaping the fields. Read more…
‘Confined field trials’ on GM maize to begin soon at Punjab Agricultural University
The field trials of two kinds of genetically modified (GM) maize are expected to begin in the ongoing kharif (summer) season at the Punjab Agricultural University, days after the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee, the country’s top regulator for the sector, gave the nod for the trials, after receiving consent from the Punjab government. Read more…
New Zinc-Rich Rice Variety “Spoorthi” Rolled Out in India
To help combat zinc deficiency and improve nutrition through staple foods, a new high-zinc rice variety, Spoorthi (GNV 1906), is being distributed to farmers in India following its official release for commercial cultivation. Read more…
Large cold storage will be built in every district of Haryana, says Agriculture Minister
Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana on Wednesday (July 23) said a large cold storage will be built in every district so that fruits and vegetables grown by farmers do not get spoiled and they can get better prices for their produce. Read more…
The rising menace of fake agri-inputs in India: A threat to agriculture, farmer and food security
India’s agricultural sector, the backbone of its economy, is under siege from a growing crisis, the proliferation of counterfeit seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides. Recent raids in Rajasthan have exposed a vast network of factories producing fake agricultural inputs, raising serious concerns about farmer livelihoods, crop yields, and long-term soil health. Read more…
India–Argentina agricultural ties: Toward an inclusive, resilient & sustainable future
The India–Argentina agricultural alliance is no longer confined to soybean oil trade. It has evolved into a multi-dimensional partnership built on shared goals of sustainability, food security, tech innovations and inclusive development. Read more…
Collector orders action against fake seeds
Nirmal District Collector Abhilasha Abhinav strict action be taken against fake seeds in the district, continuous inspections be conducted in seed shops, and immediate response be taken to prevent damage to farmers. Read more…
Parl Panel Urges Tougher Rules to Curb Fake Pesticides, Calls for Stricter Penalties
Committee highlights low conviction rates and widespread counterfeit pesticide use; recommends amending Insecticides Act. Read more…
Baramulla students get glimpse of modern agriculture at SKUAST-K
The programme aimed to provide these 100 rural youth with invaluable insights into modern agricultural technologies, diverse career prospects in the agriculture and allied sectors, and awareness about government schemes like the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP)… Read more…
BRIN developing resilient rice cultivars for food security
To support national food security, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is researching rice varieties that are resilient under stressful climate conditions and can be grown in all types of environments. Handoko added that BRIN is currently using genetic engineering technology, such as genome sequencing, to develop new varieties. Read more…
What’s in the New US-Indonesia Trade Agreement?
Indonesia and the United States have agreed on a framework to negotiate an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade aimed at strengthening their bilateral economic ties. The agreement will grant exporters from both countries unprecedented access to each other’s markets. Indonesia will eliminate approximately 99 percent of tariff barriers for a full range of US industrial and US food and agricultural products exported to Indonesia. Read more…
President Prabowo calls for firm action in rice adulteration case
President Prabowo Subianto has asked chief of the Indonesian National Police (Polri), General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, and Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin to take firm action against those involved in the recently uncovered rice adulteration case. Read more…
Japan, US reach deal on reduced 15% auto, ‘reciprocal’ tariffs
Japan and the United States have struck what President Donald Trump called a “historic” trade deal that will set tariffs on Japanese cars and other products at 15 percent — lower than initially threatened — and boost Japanese investment in the world’s biggest economy. Read more…
High school students attempt to develop new varieties using genome editing! Yamagata Prefectural Okitama Agricultural High School wins top prize in the 9th High School Student Science Education Awards. Read more…
Japan’s tariff deal with US puts pressure on Korea over agriculture imports, Alaska gas project
Korea is facing growing pressure to increase American agricultural imports and participate in an Alaska gas development project in its tariff negotiations with the U.S., as Japan accepted these U.S. demands in return for lower “reciprocal” tariffs and sector tariffs on cars. Read more…
In South Korea’s ‘apple county’, farmers beg not to be sacrificed for US trade deal
The apples grown in the South Korean county of Cheongsong in the country’s southeast are so renowned for their flavour that they are often given out in neatly-packaged gift boxes during national holidays. But apple farmers, who account for about a third of the roughly 14,000 households in the sleepy rural area, worry that their way of life could be under threat from an influx of cheap U.S. imports. Read more…
Agriculture Ministry unveils new paddy varieties MR CL3 and MR CL4 to tackle weedy rice issue
The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) through the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) today introduced two new padi varieties to address the weedy rice issue in the country. Read more…
Govt seeking to advance agriculture towards a sustainable future – Chan
The government is actively exploring ways to increase palm oil yield through technology and sustainable practices, while actively encouraging the industry’s transformation into a green future-oriented sector. Read more…
Anwar holds bilateral talks with leaders from China, Australia and five other countries
The meetings, held at the Prime Minister’s Office, involved China, Australia, Pakistan, Turkiye, Palestine, the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union…. The two leaders (Malaysia-Pakistan) also explored potential cooperation in agriculture, particularly in rice trade. Read more…
Pakistan farmers threaten wheat cultivation boycott over ‘unethical’ farm tax
Sindh Chamber of Agriculture (SCA) alleged that a new 45 per cent income tax on farm earnings was introduced under pressure from the IMF and threatened of a widespread wheat cultivation boycott in protest. Read more…
Seven Arrested With Fake Pesticides Of Worth Rs 3.1m
In a major crackdown against counterfeit agricultural inputs, the Agriculture department of Punjab has uncovered an illegal pesticide manufacturing facility in Multan, seizing over Rs. 3.1 million worth of fake pesticides and arresting seven individuals during raid. Read more…
‘Mutant’ rice strain developed
A NEW mutant strain of rice, 11NB10 with enhanced root system, has been developed through a collaborative effort among the Philippine Rice Research Center (PhilRice) and Crop Biotechnology Center under the Department of Agriculture, Central Luzon State University, and Nagoya University in Japan. “The 11NB10 mutant’s efficient root system and carbohydrate allocation represent a significant step in our understanding of rice resilience,” said Dr. Nonawin Agustin, project lead. Read more…
Livestock industry seen benefiting from lower tariffs on US soy, wheat imports
THE trade deal with the US will lower the cost of key inputs used in animal feed, to the advantage of the livestock industry, while also boosting food security, according to the Department of Agriculture. Read more…
Delegates from ASEAN member states have gathered to strengthen the region’s capabilities in genetically modified food (GMF) testing and regulation. Read more…
IRRI and DUAS Partnership Leverages Drone Technology to Enhance Security and Operational Readiness
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Davao Unmanned Aerial Solutions (DUAS) strengthened their longstanding partnership by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Read more…
Singapore and Cambodia to strengthen cooperation in renewables, carbon markets, agri-trade
Singapore is seeking to diversify its food sources by exploring new agriculture business opportunities with Cambodia. Read more…
The Presidential Secretariat said that the government hadn’t reached any consensus with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change on a programme to be conducted here. Read more…
[UPCOMING EVENT] Agriculture ministry to host food expo pavilion
The Ministry of Agriculture is organizing the Taiwan Agriculture Pavilion at the Taiwan Culinary Exhibition this year to promote local agricultural and fishery products. The exhibition is to be held at the Taipei World Trade Center from Friday next week to Aug. 4. Read more…
Researchers Explore Public Opinion on GMOs in Taiwan
The study, examining 977 Taiwanese adults, also analyzed their economic preferences for non-GMO and organic products. Read more…
From job cuts to suspending plans, Taiwan firms brace for Trump tariff storm
At least a quarter of Taiwanese companies have put expansion plans on hold, and 5 per cent have started cutting staff in the shadow of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the island… And other non-tariff trade barriers – such as those affecting agriculture and genetically modified foods – must also be anticipated. Read more…
NSTC invests NT$1.4bn in medicine, agriculture
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has invested NT$1.4 billion (US$47.62 million) of public and private investments into semiconductor research to strengthen the Taiwanese medicine and agriculture sectors. Read more…
Thailand Rejects Full Tariff Liberalisation for US Imports
Thailand has refused to accept zero per cent tariffs on all US imports, citing the need to protect its domestic businesses and agricultural sector. Read more…
Norway and Thailand launch Agri-Hackathon to mark 120 years of diplomatic ties
As part of the celebrations of the 120th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Norway and Thailand, the two countries have launched an Agri-Hackathon aimed at advancing Thai agriculture through innovation. Read more…
Many difficulties in managing growing area codes
After a period of implementation, the issuance of growing area code (GAP) in the province has achieved many remarkable results. However, the management and use of GAP after being issued has become a difficult problem for localities and producers. Read more…
Agro-exporters urged to align with modern standards
Exporters of agricultural products are ensuring strict compliance with plant quarantine and food safety regulations for sustainable market access. Read more…
Bayer Vietnam honored in Top 50 Corporate Sustainability Awards 2025
Bayer Vietnam has been recognized among the Top 50 Corporate Sustainability Awards (CSA 2025) for its significant and effective initiatives in agriculture and healthcare. Read more…
Hanoi cooperates in developing carbon credits from rice cultivation
Hanoi is implementing the alternate wetting and drying (AWD) project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and generate carbon credits in rice production. Read more…
Researchers in India at Bose Institute have created a pineapple resistant to fungi by enhancing the AcSERK3 gene, providing an eco-friendly approach to combat Fusariosis, a harmful fungal disease. Read more…
RNAi Technology Emerges as Game-Changer in Fight Against Soybean Cyst Nematode
Against this backdrop of mounting agricultural pressure, innovative biotechnology companies are pioneering novel approaches that could fundamentally change how we combat this destructive pest. Read more…
BRIC-NIPGR Develops Gene-Edited Rice with Improved Phosphate Uptake and Grain Yield
Scientists from the BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) in New Delhi developed rice lines with improved phosphate uptake and grain yield, even in low phosphate soil conditions, through gene editing. Read more…
Experts Propose a Global Model for One Risk Assessment of GM Plants
A review article published in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology proposes a global model for regulating genetically modified (GM) crops, covering food, feed, and environmental safety. This model aims to reduce the duplication of safety assessments and reduce the burden for developers and regulatory agencies. Read more…
Scientists Uncover DNA Secrets to Bolster Corn Crop Traits
The discovery could enable scientists to use new technologies to improve corn, making it more resilient and productive, the scientists said. Read more…
EU Authorizes Market Entry of GM Soybean MON 87705 × MON 87708 × MON 89788
The Decision was based on the Scientific Opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and years of review and submission of safety data by Bayer CropScience LP. Read more…
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