FMC Corporation in the Philippines has been granted conditional approval for the drone use of Prevathon insecticide in rice crop for the first time by the countrys Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA)
Agriculture
FAO to provide livelihood to 49mn people in 2021
The UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) is seeking US$1.1bn in 2021 to save the lives and livelihoods of some of the worlds most food-insecure people
BASF boosts R&D efforts for sustainable agriculture

New seed varieties from BASF help farmers produce enough healthy and affordable food in an environmentally friendly way. (Image source: BASF)
BASF has strengthened its activities in research and development (R&D) for sustainable agricultural innovations, helping farmers to overcome environmental and economic challenges as well as meeting consumers’ demand for more sustainably produced food
Origin Agritech utilised gene editing technology to create new corn traits
Origin Agritech, an agriculture technology company, has successfully utilised gene editing technology to create new corn traits
Bright red colour and excellent firmness for Top Seeds International cherry tomato

Durillo F1 is an indeterminate variety with medium-high vigour and short internodes. (Image source: Top Seeds International)
This is a great year for the Durillo cherry tomato bred by Top Seeds International, the global vegetable seed company which specialises in the development, production and distribution of innovative, high-quality hybrid varieties