FAO’s The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) 2021 report exposes the fragility of the worlds agrifood systems and offers solutions for dealing with sudden shocks
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Syngenta announces Plinazolin technology for innovative insect control

Plinazolin provides an effective solution in resistance management strategies and aims to replace older, less effective chemistries. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Syngenta Crop Protection, part of Swiss-based agtech group Syngenta has announced Plinazolin technology, a new active ingredient with a novel ‘Mode of Action’ (IRAC Group 30) for insect control
Philippines awards women entrepreneurs in agriculture
The Department of Agriculture (DA), Philippines, has recognised women entrepreneurs engaged in agriculture during the 2021 DA Search for Outstanding Rural Women (SORW)
Vietnam projects an increase in coffee exports

Harvest season and free-trade agreements, complement each other for a fruitful coffee export season in Vietnam. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam, has forecasted the country’s coffee exports to increase in the coming months due to an increased global demand
Leiber unveils new brand image

The new logo features a seedling, simultaneously intended to represent yeast and renewable raw materials in general. (Image source: Leiber)
A fresh logo and website has been presented for the brewers’ yeast specialist