Scientists from the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA); Space Information Infrastructure Bureau (SIIB); the Department of Agriculture (DA); and Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (BAFE), are preparing to conduct a joint research to map and monitor crops and farm to market roads in the country using satellites
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DNA soil testing: a collaborative effort between Agrovar and Biome Makers
Agrovar, an agtech company in Bulgaria, will adopt Biome Makers’ BeCrop technology and services to support farmers in their transition to regenerative agriculture
Philippines President urges for innovative approaches for food security
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. urged the Association of southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to prioritise innovative approaches that promote food self-sufficiency and security in the region
IFAD's new initiative aims to lower methane emissions from small-scale farming
With sharp reductions in methane emissions key to keeping global warming below 1.5°C, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is launching a new initiative to help developing countries lower methane emissions from agricultural and small-scale farming
South Korean agriculture Minister to boost cooperation in Malaysia and Indonesia
The office of Agriculture Minister, Chung Hwang-keun, has announced his upcoming visits to Malaysia and Indonesia with the aim of strengthening collaboration in the agricultural and food industries and ensuring stable supply chains