Through this platform, the council members are able to share the best practices and industry experience. (Image source: InvestPenang)

In an attempt to strengthen Penang's position as an investment hub for agritech, foodtech, and other related sectors in Penang, InvestPenang has initiated the establishment of the Penang AgriTech & FoodTech Industry Council

With the primary objective of serving as a collaboration and engagement platform between government agencies and industry players, the council will focus on trends, opportunities, policies, and strategic directions in supporting the growth of agritech, foodtech, and other related sectors in Penang. 

The platform will allow council members to share best practices and industry experience, while also providing an avenue for benchmarking, learning and sharing of best practices to broaden their expertise and network. InvestPenang in collaboration with the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) on 1 February, co-organised an exhibit and dialogue conference, titled 'Smart Agriculture & Food Manufacturing: Cultivating a Sustainable Future,' serving as a platform to showcase the latest innovations and developments in agriculture and food technologies, addressing challenges posed by extreme climate changes and exploring how modern agricultural practices contribute to global food security. 

The full-day conference comprised a dynamic programme of presentations, case studies and panel discussions, covering topics on global trends and policies in food manufacturing and agriculture, the future of human-machine collaborations, smart farming for food security, and financial support and risk management in agriculture and food production.The conference highlighted Penang’s AgriTech and FoodTech capabilities, presented market opportunities and ecosystems for technology transfer, and commercialisation of local R&D products. Moreover, it also provided insights into expected changes in the agricultural and food industry while encouraging participants to anticipate future shifts and challenges. 

Experts also showcased their products and solutions, such as spanning drones in precision agriculture, indoor farming with LED technology, human-machine collaboration, and successful smart manufacturing case studies. 

For more information, visit: https://investpenang.gov.my/ 

The first webinar and workshop of the BEATLES project will take place on 23 April from 10:00-12:15 CET. (Image source: BEATLES)

Organised by Q-PLAN International and SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS, the first webinar and workshop of the BEATLES project is scheduled to take place on 23 April this year

BEATLES is a Horizon Research & Innovation project funded by the European Union which aims to accelerate the systemic and systematic behavioural shift to climate-smart agriculture and smart farming technologies.

The webinar will begin with an introduction to the BEATLES project by the coordinator from the Agricultural University of Athens, Marilena Gemtou. Following this, project partner, Søren Marcus Pedersen will delve into 'Locks-in and levers for transition to sustainable food systems'. Simone Cerroni will then present findings on 'Farmers' preferences for subsidy schemes to promote methane emission reduction in the livestock sector', drawing from insights of the sister project VISIONARY. Concluding the webinar, Irina Popescu, a Food Policy officer at BEUC, will address consumer attitudes and initiatives like 'Put Change on the Menu'.

Moreover, an attractive workshop will be featured in the second part of the event, bringing together technical experts and stakeholders to collaboratively identify challenges and opportunities in transforming the food system. Attendees also have the opportunity to provide feedback on the presented research results and collectively explore strategies for advancing practices for climate-smart farming.

For more information, visit: https://beatles-project.eu/

To register for the project, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdN8CWrn5wencOwaLH3yUcefLdAQOI_cqbcoZykjyb8oRKTPg/viewform 

The newly launched product gives feed producers peace of mind when working with various feed processing conditions, as well as significant feed cost savings with flexibility in feed formulation. (Image source: Adobe Stock))

Innovations leader in the animal nutrition industry, EW Nutrition has announced the launch of its latest product Axxess XY, at the VICTAM Asia 2024 trade show, held at the BITEC Exhibition Centre in Bangkok

Axxess XY is an intrinsically thermostable xylanase that breaks down both the soluble and insoluble fibre fraction from feed ingredients such as corn, wheat, grain by-products and oilseed cakes. It releases nutrients trapped in cell wall fractions and improves the gut environment by reducing viscosity.

“The successful launch of Axxess XY in VICTAM 2024 demonstrates our commitment to provide cutting-edge solutions to address the evolving needs of animal production and to contribute to the growth of the industry in the region.” said Ramakanta Nayak, regional director for EW Nutrition South East Asia/Pacific. 

For more information, visit: https://ew-nutrition.com

The show is scheduled to take place from 12-14 March 2025. (Image source: HAN Asia)

The VNU Group, in collaboration with the VIV Worldwide network, has officially announced the launch of its latest event, 'Horti Agri Next Asia,' abbreviated as HAN Asia 2025, marking the first of its kind in the Asian region

Commencing from 22-24 May this year at Grandmesse Kumamoto, the show will be rebranded as J AGRI. (Image source: RX Global)

RX Japan’s AGRI WEEK is an established pivotal platform for pushing agri-tech advancements to a global audience, showcasing cutting-edge solutions and fostering international collaboration within the industry