Sustainability

Extreme damages: Vietnam suffers massive crops and livestock losses to 2025 disasters

Vietnam agriculture sector records massive losses across crops and livestock to the “severe and extreme” natural disasters in 2025.

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AI meets plant breeding: Heritable Agriculture and KWS target feed trait breakthroughs

A new partnership between US-based Heritable Agriculture and German plant breeding giant KWS aims to accelerate genetic improvements in feed crops using AI-driven gene discovery – unlocking nutritional and sustainability gains across the agricultural...

PepsiCo’s Digital North Star: How the CPG giant uses AI, agtech to secure its potato supply chain

PepsiCo did not just spend 2025 launching the latest on-trend snacks and beverages, as the consumer packaged goods (CPG) giant doubled down on its technological investments and innovation — all in effort to secure its supply chain

Investing in Brazil: How COP30 put the country’s ag sector ‘on the map’ in 2025

COP30 was a major branding event for Brazil’s sustainable ag sector, fueling investor interest in regen ag, AI, and digital farming

BASF exits glycinates as Biochem and private equity step up in animal nutrition M&A

German chemical company to sharpen focus on vitamins and carotenoids

Herbs and biologicals: Vietnam’s coconut industry aims to boost global competitiveness with sustainable cultivation

Vietnam’s coconut industry adopts organic fertilisers, biologicals and medicinal herbs in cultivation, improve fruit quality, stabilise production, and increase the sector’s value and competitiveness globally.

‘Multiple wins’: WorldVeg trials back biochar as a boost for yields and climate-friendly farming

World Vegetable Centre’s okra trials show biochar can simultaneously increase vegetable yields, improve soil health, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting its potential as a cornerstone of climate-smart, regenerative agriculture.

Profit meets planet: Has Number 8 Bio cracked methane’s ‘holy grail’ problem?

Aussie startup said to have the ‘economics figured out’

SynTech Research Steps up banana disease fight with tech-driven trials and biological solutions

As climate volatility and aggressive pathogens threaten global banana production, SynTech Research Group is investing in drone spraying, digital monitoring, and precision agriculture – while expanding its biologicals portfolio – to safeguard one of the...

Countering climate disasters: Vietnam and Japan to deepen partnership on disaster management systems

Vietnam will draw on Japan’s expertise to modernise its disaster risk management as it faces increasingly extreme climate events expose its agriculture sector.

The tech & sustainability connection on the farm: Why investing in one is crucial to the other

Rabobank data unpacks the connection between tech investments, sustainable farming practices, and receiving premiums

What role can biosolids play in supporting regen ag, hemp production?

Hemp seed and genetic company Flura is working with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to demonstrate the potential of biosolids for use in sustainable agriculture and hemp production

Nestlé deepens Vietnam commitment with state partnership to advance regenerative, low-emission farming

Nestlé has formalised a partnership with Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) to promote regenerative, low-emission farming, underscoring its confidence in the country’s long-term potential.

Trapview and Doktar unite to cut pesticide use and boost biodiversity

The partnership combines Trapview’s AI-powered pest monitoring and forecasting technology with Doktar’s holistic digital agronomy platform, aiming to inspire climate-smart, sustainable food systems across Europe, MENA, and beyond

Simple and scalable: Study shows how rice farmers can reduce emissions without sacrificing yield

A multi-institutional study conducted in Bangladesh finds pairing reduced nitrogen use with low-emission rice varieties can cut emissions without compromising yield.

‘Not supported by science’: CoP20 delegates reject EU proposal to tighten trade of eel

Delegates at the 20th Conference of the Parties (CoP20) block proposal to list American and Japanese eels in Appendix II, noting that it lacked scientific basis and would place unnecessary burdens on global trade.

‘A one-sided move by EU’: ICFA supports Japan on CITES eel proposal, warns against industry damage

The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) backs Japan’s opposition to proposed tighter controls on eels by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), arguing that it could undermine the industry and ongoing...

Vietnam rolls out protocols for high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation in the Mekong Delta

Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) has released two new protocols to guide the production of high-quality, low-emission rice in the Mekong Delta.

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Empowering farmers to make the regen ag transition is key to unlocking Asia’s agricultural potential

Agrifood leaders from Thai Wah and Mars Wrigley stress the need to back smallholder farmers to pursue regenerative agriculture, in order to boost Asia’s productivity and safeguard livelihoods

By farmers for farmers: AgriZeroNZ backs wearable tool to fill gap in nitrous oxide mitigation solutions

AgriZeroNZ invests in Āmua to advance a wearable device designed to reduce nitrous oxide emissions, targeting a critical gap in agricultural mitigation solutions.

Whole Foods Market, Mad Agriculture raise over $1m to build a biodiversity highway

Whole Foods Market and Mad Agriculture are working to restore 1,000 acres of cropland in Wisconsin’s Driftless area, paving the way to do the same in other parts of the U.S.

De-risking regen ag: Why reforms to the U.S. farm safety net are crucial

Is the U.S. farm safety net putting regenerative agriculture at a disadvantage?

Review: Electric machinery have significant role in next-gen sustainable farming but face reliability, durability challenges

A new review highlights the potential of electrified agricultural machinery (EAM) in driving sustainable farming but finds that widespread adoption remains constrained by reliability and durability challenges.

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Boosting regen ag: AARL reports $9bn in commitments to restore lands, support farmers

The AARL is using an accelerator programme to identify investment opportunities to restore pastures and land in Brazil, which the organization plans to use as a model for other countries

Asia Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit 2025

‘We want to be the last man standing’: Keshet claims to crack the code to indoor ag with sustainable energy innovations

Keshet Agritech says its stainless-steel greenhouse, which channels natural sunlight via fibre optics and maintains optimised temperatures without air conditioning, as a breakthrough for indoor agriculture.

Fungi for fish: Seaqure Labs sets sights on APAC aquaculture as its priority growth market

Swedish biotech firm Seaqure Labs is targeting Asia Pacific’s aquaculture sector where it believes it can make a difference to aquafeed with its sustainable mycelium-based protein.

Blue Carbon aims to support Asia’s vulnerable aquaculture sector with its climate-resilient tech

Blue Carbon targets Asia’s challenged aquaculture sector with its ocean powered oPods that can help it tackle warming waters amid rising regulatory pressures.

Asia Pacific Agfri-Food Innovation Summit 2025

Zentide set to scale biostimulant production tenfold, eyes SEA export potential

Indonesian-based Zentide is ramping up production of its seaweed-based biostimulant as it explores export opportunities across South East Asia.

COP30

Does Brazil’s meat industry have a greenwashing problem?

The meat industry has long faced criticism for its role in climate change, but is recent investment in sustainability enough to counter the critique?

Asia Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit 2025

Enough R&D, more impact? Agri leaders urge shift from research to scaling real-world impact

Agri-food leaders are calling for a shift from research to measurable, real-world impact as challenges mount for farmers.

Bosch’s smart sprayer project promises precision weed control for UK cereal farmers

A project led by Bosch has successfully demonstrated how AI-powered sprayers can detect and treat Black-grass infestations with pinpoint accuracy – cutting herbicide use and boosting long-term weed control

‘An urgent need’: Global Methane Hub commits $30m to find new ways to reduce rice emissions

The Global Methane Hub is investing $30m to develop new innovations to cut rice emissions, as existing strategies like Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) are proving insufficient.

Vietnam aims for 15% crop emission cut by 2035 and 100% sustainable cultivation by 2050

Vietnam aims to cut agricultural emissions by 15% by 2035 and transition all major crop areas to sustainable practices, positioning itself as a regional leader in climate-responsible farming

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Nestlé’s sustainability strategy in Mexico: How the CPG giant is securing its supply chain

Nestlé is helping Mexican farmers adopt cost-effective technologies and embrace regenerative agriculture — all while building resiliency into its global supply chain

Brewed for success: Vietnam’s push for traceability in coffee drives export surge to Europe

Vietnam’s coffee exports hit a record high, boosted by an improved traceability drive that helped it strengthen its foothold in Europe despite strict sustainability standards.

2025 World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit Mexico

‘Local science can have global impact’: Bayer outlines agtech strategy in Mexico

Seed and crop protection company Bayer is developing new crop hybrids and digital farming services to help Mexican farmers make the most out of their resources in the face of climate change

Green shift: Korea steps up low-carbon farming push as climate risks and global rules intensify

South Korea is strengthening its low-carbon farming drive as extreme weather and international carbon policies heighten pressure on the nation’s agricultural sector.

Prospecto’s AI-powered tractors aim to cut costs and boost sustainability in vineyards

Italian start-up Prospecto is embedding machine learning into agricultural machinery to help wine producers monitor grape clusters, foliage, and yields in real time – reducing input costs and enabling smarter, data-driven decisions

Going global: OlsAro targets 2027 launch for its salt-tolerant wheat in Bangladesh ahead of worldwide rollout

Swedish agtech startup OlsAro’s salt-tolerant wheat is expected to debut in Bangladesh by 2027, with regulatory trials already underway and broader market expansion expected to follow from 2029.

Phil Hogan on agriculture in a Trump-era world: ‘Europe must adapt or lose out’

Only resilience, innovation, and open markets will keep Europe competitive, says the one-time Brussels insider

Eels on edge: Japan disputes CITES rationale for regulating all eel species over visual similarities

Japan is challenging CITES’ justification for listing all Anguilla species under Appendix II, arguing that visual similarities alone do not warrant a blanket inclusion of all eel species

Ploughing into trouble: Rothamsted study warns soil erosion is top threat to global food security

New research highlights urgent need for innovation to restore soil resilience and safeguard long-term productivity

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[Video] Connecting the dots on a more sustainable food system with Giga

A piecemeal approach to food system change is not going to address climate change or improve food security around the world

Living Roots eyes seed round to fuel growth amid rising demand for regenerative agriculture in SEA

Biologicals startup Living Roots is gearing up for its seed round to support the growth of its business amid growing demand for regenerative ag solutions in South East Asia.

Reaping more rewards: Straw Innovations aims to unlock value from rice straw with new machine

The Straw Traktor is a rice farming machine that helps farmers boost rice production by up to 65 percent a year while cutting methane emissions in half.

Aquaculture underused: APAC biodiversity bearing the brunt of ‘murky’ aquarium fish supply chains

Consumer preference, tech barriers and ‘murky supply chains’ are threatening biodiversity in Asia and thwarting the potential of aquaculture to play a wider role beyond feed and food.

Green thumbs up: China approves five new biopesticides to drive sustainable agriculture

China’s agriculture ministry has approved seven new pesticide active ingredients, including five biopesticides as part of its push toward greener and more sustainable farming

Follower to frontrunner: APAC emerging as a driving force in biological advancements

Market demand, government support, and AI advancement are positioning Asia Pacific as a leading player in the biologicals market, but obstacles such as regulation and market size hinder its progress.

Scaling new heights: Verta Bioenergy sets sights on new markets after achieving strong commercial traction

Biomass firm Verta Bioenergy expects to achieve profitability over the next year and expand to new markets in South East Asia.

Bamboo benefit: Organic biomass as strong as traditional plastics – and biodegrades

A bioplastic created from bamboo has been found to match oil-based plastics, and unlike many other biomass products does not rely on food-competing sources.