As part of its ambitious goal to produce 30% of its own food by 2030, Singapore has unveiled a cutting-edge Agritech Lab in collaboration with Powerplants Australia and Priva Building Intelligence GmbH, and Republic Polytechnic. This new facility is a hub for the...
The Australian Government’s Aus4Innovation program has granted AUD 1.45 million (nearly USD 1 million) to boost collaboration between Australian universities and Vietnam’s innovation ecosystem, aiming to support sustainable agriculture in Vietnam. Managed by...
The Agriculture Ministry is setting aside 1.5 million hectares of land for dairy farming to support the President-elect’s Free Meal Program, which seeks to provide lunch and milk to students nationwide. This land allocation will facilitate the import of 1.5...
Many of Thailand’s durian farmers and exporters have become millionaires by capitalizing on the opportunities presented by China’s demand for the fruit. Apichet Chitfour left his job as a factory technician 29 years ago to invest in a durian business. He now...
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has recently approved 16 insect species for human consumption and animal feed, marking a significant step forward in the country’s food sustainability efforts. The approval includes various species of crickets, mealworms, and...
Eleven Israeli companies are set to introduce and sell advanced agricultural technologies in the Philippines. The Israel Agricultural-Tech Roadshow in Makati City attracted around 100 local firms and agri-tech startups, showcasing a wide range of innovative solutions....
Malaysia is set to boost its aquaculture production to 40% of its total fisheries sector by 2030, aiming to meet the country’s growing fishery demands. The government, led by the Malaysian Agriculture and Food Security Ministry, is committed to integrating...
Indonesia has formalized a regulatory framework for ensuring the quality of seafood products exported to the U.S. Announced by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) last July, the agreement will implement a quality and safety assurance system for marine...
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently announced that Vietnam has granted access to its market for peaches and nectarines from California. Over the past few years, multiple rounds of technical negotiations were necessary to overcome the...
With an investment of EUR 257 million (or IDR 3.8 trillion), Frisian Flag Indonesia (FFI) has launched a factory in Sukamahi village, Cikarang district, Bekasi regency. This 25.4-hectare plant is the largest production investment by Friesland Campina, the parent...
Thailand’s plant-based food market, projected to grow around 10%, is estimated to reach a value of THB 45 billion (USD 1.2 billion) in 2024. A recent workshop titled “The Future of Essential Agricultural Products of Thailand: A Case Study of Plant-Based...
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting British pork exports to the Philippines, helping manage inflation and ensure food security amid challenges such as El Niño, La Niña, and African Swine Fever (ASF). The...
