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Asian Seed Congress 2025 Opens in Mumbai with Focus on Quality and Innovation
The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to guaranteeing fair prices for farmers’ produce and compensating them during distress. Read more…
Strengthening Collaboration with India’s Seed Sector
Over two productive days in the Indian capital, ISF took an important step toward deepening collaboration with India’s seed sector. Together with the Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII), represented by its Executive Director, Raghavan Sampathkumar, and Kuldeep Tyagi, together with partners from Crop Life Asia, the ISF delegation met with government officials to discuss shared priorities for the future of agriculture in India. Read more…
IRRI and AFACI Member Countries Begin Scaling Stress‑Tolerant Rice Across Asia
The Asian Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative (AFACI), the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), and partners have launched Phase 3 of the project “Accelerate Variety Registration and Seed Distribution of Stress-Tolerant Rice Varieties.” Read more…
The Sustainable Impact through Rice-based Systems (SIRS) Department has convened a high-level workshop with IRRI Country Offices to advance its Data Enablement and Stewardship for Knowledge Exchange (DESK) initiative. Read more…
Corn Hybrids Seeds Market Size, Share, Trends, Key Drivers, Growth and Opportunity Analysis
Corn Hybrids Seeds Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2028 – Read more…
Genetically Modified Feed Market Size, Trends, and Growth Analysis 2025-2032
The genetically modified feed industry has witnessed significant transformation over recent years, driven by advancements in biotechnology and rising demand for sustainable animal nutrition. Read more…
Country News
Australia Leads the World in Climate-Smart Farming: Landmark Report Released at COP30
A world-first independent review has confirmed that Australian farmers are achieving large-scale sustainability outcomes under some of the toughest climatic conditions on Earth. Read more…
The 7-year Sorghum Strategic Alliance – announced on 11 November at the TropAg Conference in Brisbane – represents GRDC’s largest collaborative commitment to sorghum research to date, with an initial $13 million outlay and significant co-investment from UQ. Read more…
Parliament is considering updating the technicalities and definitions of “genetic modification”. The issue is a sensitive one, both for food producers who must compete on a world stage, and some urban voters. Read more…
FAO@80: Bangladesh celebrates five decades of agricultural partnership
The event showcased FAO’s global fight against hunger and agrifood transformation, and Bangladesh’s impressive agricultural progress achieved through sustained collaboration. Read more…
EU, Germany, Bangladesh launch agrivoltaics pilot project
Bangladesh launched its first structured agrivoltaics pilot project and the National Working Group on Agrivoltaics and Floating Solar, marking a major step toward innovative renewable energy solutions that maximise limited land resources. Read more…
USDA Confirms CN Buys More Soybeans and Makes 1st Wheat Purchase
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed increased soybean and the first-ever wheat sales to China, according to foreign media reports. Read more…
ATTENTION: Govt invites applications for bio-tech research grant
To provide research and development grants, the science and technology department has invited application from faculty members, scientists, or researchers with a proven track record in the relevant fields. Read more…
ICAR Defends Gene-Edited Rice Trials Amid Bias Allegations
ICAR has strongly refuted allegations of bias in evaluating gene-edited rice varieties. The agricultural research body called the Coalition’s analysis unscientific and misleading. Read more…
The 6th International Agronomy Congress (IAC–2025) was successfully inaugurated at New Delhi, in the presence of Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Read more…
Farmers’ interest must be central to deal with US: MPs to officials
Members of Parliament throughout get together traces on Thursday instructed Commerce Ministry officers that any India-US commerce association should safeguard farmers’ pursuits, sources mentioned after a gathering of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce. Read more…
Agro-innovators shine at first Kisan of India Samman
Agro entrepreneurs on Thursday here showcased their path-breaking innovations at the first-ever Kisan of India Samman 2025. It is hosted by one of India’s most trustworthy digital platform dedicated to to honouring the extraordinary contribution of India’s farmers. Read more…
From Gene Modification to Genome Editing – India’s Journey
While GM crops largely stalled after Bt cotton, genome-edited (GE) crops and therapies now enjoy stronger policy support, indigenous R&D and growing applications in both agriculture and health. Read more…
Ludhiana: PAU hosts national meet on climate-smart agriculture
The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) witnessed an inspiring start to the three-day annual group meeting of the All India Coordinated Research Project on Agro-Meteorology (AICRPAM). Read more…
COP30: industry-led innovation strengthens Indonesia’s Second NDC
Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing global climate change through its Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), aiming to peak its greenhouse gas emissions at 1.3–1.4 gigatons CO₂e by 2030. Read more…
Indonesia accelerates downstreaming through BRIN-Danantara R&D
Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and state-run strategic investment holding Danantara are stepping up joint research efforts to accelerate the country’s downstream industrial push and strengthen national technological capabilities. Read more…
Indonesia to invest $22 billion in agricultural processing, minister says
Indonesia plans to invest 371 trillion rupiah ($22 billion) in agricultural processing for several commodities in a bid to create eight million jobs, agriculture minister Amran Sulaiman said. Read more…
Taiwan Technical Mission Marks 49 Years of Agricultural Cooperation with Indonesia
The forum showcased ongoing projects and reflected on nearly five decades of agricultural partnership. Read more…
Ishiba blasts reversal of rice policy instituted by his successor
Former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba isn’t happy about the complete turnabout on rice policy being instituted by his successor, Sanae Takaichi, and her Cabinet, to lower production to meet demand instead of increasing it. Read more…
Lao PDR farmers convert farm waste into affordable hydroponic nutrients
A new biotechnology-based innovation is empowering local farmers in Savannakhet province to transform agricultural waste into cost-effective, organic nutrient solutions for hydroponic crops. Read more…
Young Farmers Needed: MP Urges Smart-Farming Push As Climate Risks Rise
Beyond livestock, Gopeng MP Tan Kar Hing warns Malaysia’s fruits and vegetables sector is exposed to climate risks while the workforce ages and younger talent stays away. Read more…
Modernised agriculture can drive nation’s food security
Sarawak’s vast agricultural potential must be strategically harnessed to reinforce Malaysia’s food security and reduce the nation’s reliance on imports. Read more…
Gene editing — Malaysia’s next growth engine for agriculture and innovation
Malaysia’s Budget 2026 and the 13th Malaysia Plan mark a pivotal shift: the country is moving from managing subsidies to building high-value, technology-driven sectors. Read more…
Delay in approval of GM maize poses food security threats
Terming the opposition to technology already adopted by developed countries as baseless, stakeholders believe that GMOs are important for controlling pests, enhancing yields and as such catering to increasing domestic demand. Read more…
Pakistan launches First Genomics venture with Chinese Support
Pakistan has launched its first public-private genomics joint venture, receiving strong support from Chinese scientific institutions and technology partners. Read more…
CM, China-Africa & Asia Economic Trade team agree on strategic biotechnology
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah hosted a high-stakes meeting with the China-Africa & Asia Economic Trade Cooperation delegation and representatives from Louyang Modern Biology, proposing extensive bilateral and triangular collaboration in biotechnology, agriculture modernization, and livestock development. Read more…
UAF holds training session for molecular approaches in plant breeding
Plant Breeding and Genetics University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) has organized a one-day training titled “Molecular Approaches in Plant Breeding for Crop Improvement” under the Quality Seed Project. Read more…
Philippine Regulators Work on Refining Risk Assessment Report on GM Plant and Plant Products
A three-day writeshop on Updating the Risk Assessment Report (RAR) Template for Risk Assessment for Genetically Modified Plant and Plant Products was conducted, with the participation of Regulators from the Department of Agriculture, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and experts from partner institutions. Read more…
New AI-powered advisory tool for farmers launched
The country’s rice research agency has rolled out the first artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem for agricultural information, starting with a multilingual chatbot designed to give farmers round-the-clock guidance on crop management. Read more…
Not just winning but upscaling
The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) director, Dr. John de Leon, proudly shared to me the good news that the country had won second place in the World’s Best Rice 2025 competition. Read more…
Singapore drops ‘30 by 30’ farming goal, sets revised targets for fibre and protein by 2035
Singapore has replaced its original 2030 farming goal with new targets for fibre and protein production by 2035, amid headwinds confronting the local agricultural sector. Read more…
To help indoor vertical farms, Singapore research project aims to optimise crop seeds
The Seed Innovation Hub hosted at NUS received a $22 million boost from the authorities to advance crop breeding and develop superior seeds with traits such as faster growth, better taste and stronger nutritional value, specifically tailored for indoor environments. Read more…
Regulatory barriers block gene editing commercialization, keep South Korea decades behind
Lawmakers and scientists urge regulatory overhaul to prevent farmers and biotech firms losing out to foreign GEO markets. Read more…
Taiwan lifts all restrictions on food imports from Japan
Taiwan lifted all restrictions on Japanese food imports in another show of support for Tokyo after reports that China will stop purchases over a row with the new prime minister. Read more…
Cultivating partnerships for greener rice in Thailand
As the world’s second-largest rice exporter, Thailand faces a critical test: how to feed more people with fewer emissions while helping farmers adapt to climate change. A landmark public-private partnership with CropLife International is turning this challenge into an opportunity. Read more…
Tech to transform rice farming
Thailand’s rice industry is undergoing a transformation as the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (Nectec) applies artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision technology to reduce risks from unpredictable environments, allowing for a precision farming approach. Read more…
Low-emission rice marks breakthrough in Vietnamese rice sector’s green transformation
The VIETRISA & Trung An Company held a ceremony to export the first shipment, the first product under the program to develop one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta to 2030 to reach international markets. Read more…
Vietnam – Korea: Connecting technology to develop sustainable agriculture
Many advanced agricultural technologies and products were shared at the Workshop on Introducing and Promoting Trade, Connecting Vietnam – Korea Agricultural Technology 2025. Read more…
Mr. Dang Van Bao, Chairman of the Vietnam CropLife Association, affirmed that the members of the Association will continue to accompany farmers to increase agricultural value for the goal of reducing emissions and green transformation. Read more…
American farmers want more access to Vietnamese market: official
The US is seeking greater access to the Vietnamese market, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs in the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Luke J. Lindberg has said. Read more…
Bac Ninh welcomes wave of high-tech cooperation from Japan
Along with that, the province expands cooperation in applying biotechnology in medicine, agriculture and the environment, including developing genetically modified plant varieties, gene therapy, vaccines, biological waste treatment technology and applications of stem cells, enzymes and recombinant proteins. Read more…
IAS – a century of development with Vietnamese agriculture
After 100 years of establishment and development, the Southern Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS) is now a leading institute, making an important contribution to the development of Vietnamese agriculture. Read more…
Rice straw: The new ‘biomass mine’ of the Mekong region
Nearly 100 million tons of rice straw per year in the Mekong Sub-region are facing a crossroads: Continue to be an environmental burden, or become a “gold mine” for the green economy. Read more…
Indigenous gene editing breakthrough: Aatmanirbhar revolution in agricultural biotechnology
It’s a homegrown alternative to the globally dominant CRISPR-Cas technology, this innovation was developed at the ICAR Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack and granted an Indian patent in 2025. Read more…
BARC Develops First Mutant Banana Variety Of India
The Trombay Banana Mutant-9 (TBM-9), which is shorter and can withstand winds along the coast, was recently notified for release as ‘Kaveri Vaaman’ by the Government of India. Read more…
A project being implemented by the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) on the use of ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) to control sweet potato weevils has successfully identified a gene responsible for the development of the insect’s exoskeleton, or hard outer shell. Read more…
CRISPR wheat that makes its own fertilizer
Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have created wheat plants capable of promoting the formation of their own fertilizer, a development that could lower global air and water pollution and reduce farming expenses. Read more…
Precision Breeding Act Now Live in the UK
The United Kingdom has officially launched a new era for crop science as the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 took effect on November 13, 2025. Read more…
CTC announces discovery of causal agent behind sugarcane wilting syndrome
The CTC (Sugarcane Technology Center) has reported the discovery of the causal agent behind sugarcane wilting syndrome. Read more…
Ecuador Turns to Gene Editing to Combat Devastating Banana Fungus
Ecuadorian scientists are pioneering a biotechnological solution to fight Fusarium wilt, one of the world’s most destructive plant diseases that poses a persistent threat to the global banana industry. Read more…
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