Fonterra’s new policy banning non-essential euthanasia in so-called ‘bobby’ calves has been hailed as a milestone of sorts for dairy sustainability and animal ethics - but will this be enough to address consumer concerns about industry workings?
The Agricultural Bank of China hopes its new “global matchmaking platform” will maximise the use of its data and fintech resources to create greater collaboration opportunities among both local and overseas companies in the agriculture sector.
Indonesia-based agtech firm Koltiva is set to utilise its recent funding to expand its supply chain tracing and climate tech offerings not only to benefit global food companies, but also boost the livelihoods of smallholder producers.
Vertical farming has long been touted as effective strategy for countries, those sparse of land and otherwise, to bolster their food security and meet local demand. But how receptive are consumers to such innovation and what are the hurdles that could...
Co-ops need regulatory changes to be able to operate on a ‘level playing field’ and compete with MNCs in the advanced manufacturing space, claims an organisation spanning key players from agriculture, horticulture and processors.
Aquatech is a “small but high-potential part” of New Zealand’s agtech system that could cement the country’s status in international markets, according to Simon Hearsey, the New Zealand Trade Commissioner to Germany, Sweden and Denmark.
New research has indicated that the greenhouse gas emissions associated with indoor vertical farms (IVFs) could vary significantly based on operational conditions, and highlighted the critical role operational decisions, resource consumption and yield...
Intelligent cold chain systems could play a greater role in reducing food loss and waste through the use of real-time data exchange and dynamic environmental parameter control, but widespread integration of Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain technology...
Social scientists should play a critical role in agtech collaborations, thanks to their experiences across diverse disciplines that include science and technology studies (STS), food studies, sociology and geography, experts have argued.
Zero-deforestation commitments have the potential to save around 96 million hectares of forests from conversion by 2030, with 17% of this being due to the expansion of oil palm plantations, but more effective global policies are needed to ensure compliance...
The mobilisation of heavy metals in the environment continues to cause serious concerns due to their toxic effects on ecosystems, human health and wildlife, but inexpensive and abundant bio-sorbents derived from fibrous plant-based food waste materials...
