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Agriculture
Origin Agritech enters commercialisation agreement for new generation insect-resistant GMO corn gene

The parties intend to jointly file patents on transgenic corn and other crops created from this gene. (Image source: NEOSiAM 2020/Pexels)
Agriculture technology company Origin Agritech has entered a commercialisation agreement with Institute of Plant Protection (IPP) of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) for a new generation insect-resistant GMO corn gene
Asia-Pacific organic fertiliser market to see a boost
The biological organic fertiliser market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.3 per cent during the period from 2019-2024, according to ResearchAndMarkets
POSCO International signs MoU to support Myanmar rice industry

The initiatove aims to train local farmers on the techniques of cultivation and post-harvest management. (Image source: Sasin Tipchai/Pixabay)
South Korean POSCO International Corp has signed a MoU with the Rural Development Administration (RDA), a move that is set to boost Myanmar’s rice sector
Bayer and Temasek form Unfold, a vertical farming venture

Singapore is experiencing an increasing demand for fresh, sustainable and locally grown produce. (Image source: Bayer)
Leaps by Bayer, Bayer AG’s impact investment arm, and Singapore-headquartered Temasek have formed a new company, Unfold that will focus on innovation in vegetable varieties, while lifting the vertical farming space in terms of efficiency and sustainability