Insect-based feeds are getting popular day by day because of their high protein content, antioxidants ingredients, good taste, and efficient production possibility to meet the rising demand
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FPA approves FMC Corporation’s drone use of Prevathon insecticide in rice crop
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)
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