Agriculture

Thailand BOI takes measures to boost sustainable agricultural development

The Board agreed to adjust the investment promotion terms and benefits for the agricultural industry based on the BCG model. (Image source: Sasin Tipchai/Pixabay)

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has approved five large-scale projects with a total investment value of US$1.35bn and measures to strengthen the countrys agricultural sector and agro-industry in line with the bioeconomy, circular economy and green economy (BCG) model

Innovad acquires natural extract company Eco Treasures

Innovad, global supplier of animal health and nutrition solutions, has announced the acquisition of Eco Treasures, an innovative company specialised in the extraction of natural raw materials and Eco-friendly processes

‘Global food wastage is going to be the highest this year’

Food insecurity is accelerating under COVID-19. (Image source: Sasin Tipchai/Pixabay)

Andre Laperriere, executive director of GODAN, has been extensively studying the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on agriculture and global food security

FAO warns impacts of viruses, plagues and economic damage on food security in Asia-Pacific

Swarms of Desert Locust, which originated in Africa, have moved swiftly into west Asia attacking vegetation in parts of Iran and Pakistan, and are now threatening crops in India. (Image source: 850977/Pixabay)

While the world fights to slow the spread of COVID-19, countries in South Asia are simultaneously responding to plagues of locusts, cyclones and a deadly livestock disease, all of which threaten to worsen hunger and the livelihoods of millions of people, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)

AI gives double-digit return to sweetcorn grower

A leading UK agribusiness estimates savings of greater than US$7.52mn due to AI that predicts crops’ shipment window three times earlier than previously possible

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