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R&D

BetterSeeds receives USDA approval for PeaMAX, the world’s first gene-edited cowpea

PeaMAX addresses these challenges head-on. Through targeted gene editing, BetterSeeds has optimised PeaMAX for mechanised. BetterSeeds announced that PeaMAX, the company’s innovative gene-edited cowpea, has been granted approval for commercialisation…

BASF and Pragati introduce certified traceability to bio-based footwear solutions with SuCCESS code

Sustainable Castor Caring for Environmental and Social Standards (SuCCESS) code the first global standard that certifies castor oil and its derivatives – such as bio-based polyurethane.  BASF together with the…

Bioprime announces successful completion of the BioPrime Fortisea trials in the US

Trials results show a 30 per cent higher income level compared to standard practices in San Luis, California.  Bioprime Agrisolutions has announced the successful completion of our groundbreaking trials for…

Future of GEd tech in Indian Agriculture

By K C Bansal, Adjunct Professor, The Centre for Crop and Food Innovation, Murdoch University, Western Australia 6190, Australia; Former Director, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (ICAR), New Delhi; Former Secretary, National…

Enhancing Crop Resilience in the Face of Climate Crisis

By Dr Venkatram Vasantvada Director, The Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) and MD & CEO, SeedWorks International Climate change poses a formidable threat to agricultural sustainability and food…

India Needs GEd to Usher in A New Agri Revolution

For the development of gene-edited crops in India, seed industry requires infrastructure support, clear Intellectual Property Rights policies, investment in R&D and policy for technology licensing. Strengthening partnerships among academia,…

Zasso launches world’s first battery-powered walk-in electric weeding device

 Company has inked exclusive partnership with Wimmersson BV for distribution of the eWeeding® Roller in Europe. Zasso, the world’s leader in electric weeding solutions, announced the commercial launch of the…

IIT Kanpur transfers a tech for ‘Detection of Mastitis in Bovines’ to Prompt Equipments Pvt Ltd

Through this strategic collaboration, IIT Kanpur and Prompt Equipment Pvt. Ltd. aim to innovate, enhancing both animal welfare and economic sustainability in the dairy sector. The Indian Institute of Technology…

NDDB, TERI and SRDI inks MoU to advance initiatives in renewable energy and circular economy

It aims to improve rural livelihoods by assisting stakeholders in generating carbon credits through mitigation measures. The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the…

Syngenta and InstaDeep collaborate to accelerate crops seeds trait research using AI

The initial phase of the collaboration will focus on AI-mediated trait design for both corn and soybeans. Syngenta Seeds, one of the world’s leading global agriculture technology companies, announced a…

IRRI joins forces with Vietnam Seed Corporation to develop premium rice varieties

This collaboration aims to develop and commercialise high-yielding, high-quality rice varieties that are resistant to pests and adaptable to the changing climate. To boost Vietnam’s rice production and quality, Vietnam…

Futureco Bioscience obtains European patent for new microbial bionematicide

Given that global annual losses due to nematodes are estimated at $157 billion, this technology marks a significant progress in sustainable nematodes management.  Futureco Bioscience, a Spanish biotechnological company that…

IRRI and Can Tho City launch circular economy model for rice straw

This model explicitly aims to transform agricultural byproducts, like rice straw, into products like organic fertilizer, animal feed, or even mushrooms. Can Tho City Department of Agriculture and Rural Development…

Bayer to deliver ten blockbusters in ten years

Each blockbuster is expected to contribute more than 500 million euros of the over 32-billion-euros peak sales potential in the R&D pipeline – unparalleled across the global agricultural industry.  Bayer…

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