The establishment of the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture in 1999 is a great example of the visionary leadership and strategic foresight by the UAE Government and the Islamic Development Bank. Twenty-five years on, ICBA has evolved into a world-class research center serving the needs of smallholder farmers and other stakeholders around the world, including member countries of the bank. Over the years the center’s mandate has expanded to focus on global challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, and natural resource degradation, among others. And since 2015, it has been al ..read more

Field-ready connectivity option for hard-to-reach locations brings the power of precision agriculture to more CNH customers CNH (NYSE: CNHI) and Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial communication networks, announced a collaboration that will be the first to provide farmers ubiquitous access to the internet via a ruggedized satellite communications (SATCOM) service. Based on a new memorandum of understanding, Intelsat will provide multi-orbit internet access to connect CNH equipment working in remote locations and easy-to-use satellite terminals ..read more

ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA’s new roadshow of Asia Business Meet-Ups reaches a grand finale with its China Business Meet Up on 27-28 May in Shanghai. Held at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (SWEECC), the China Business Meet Up is the largest-scale edition of ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA’s series of content-backed networking events in key markets across Asia.   ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA has joined forces with three of China’s top wholesale markets – Guangzhou Jiangnan, Shanghai Huizhan and Hebei Sunhola – to co-host the China Business Meet Up. The two-day event features an inf ..read more

A new study by scientists at the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) has found that certain common date varieties can benefit from low to moderate levels of water salinity. Published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, an open-access peer-reviewed journal with an impact factor of 4.7, the study provides fresh insights into the correlation between salinity and varietal response by date palm. The findings offer considerable promise for more sustainable water management in date production in arid ecosystems. Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi, Director General of ICBA, said: “Date palm is ..read more

Fisheries Development Oman (FDO) emerges as a beacon of sustainable excellence following its successful showcase at the Seafood Expo Barcelona in Spain from 23 – 25 April 2024. Drawing widespread acclaim for its commitment to sustainability and excellence in Oman’s fisheries sector, FDO stood out among over 2,000 European and global participants and welcomed more than 35,000 visitors. Fisheries Development Oman attracted a diverse array of attendees eager to explore partnerships with an organization dedicated to responsible practices. The Expo served as a platform for fostering relationships w ..read more

The upcoming edition of GreenTech Amsterdam shines the spotlight on emerging technologies for the future of horticulture. In the extensive knowledge programme, market leaders discuss, among other things, the journey towards achieving zero-footprint in greenhouses and explore futuristic technologies such as robotics and the delicate balance between solar panels and plant yields. The event will be held from 11 to 13 June at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre. A selection of the 80 knowledge sessions: Vision Stage: Tuesday 11 June, 14.30 – 15.15hrs: ‘The road to zero footprint greenhouse ..read more

xFarm Technologies, a leading tech company in the digitalisation of agriculture that supports 340,000 farms every day, together with an ecosystem of more than a hundred large companies on a total area of four million hectares tracked, continues its growth path in Europe and announces two operations in Spain and France – namely the integration of Greenfield Technologies and SpaceSense – to establish itself as a leader in the key areas of regenerative agriculture and geospatial AI. Greenfield Technologies is a company based in Badajoz that specialises in soil characterisation to optimise the man ..read more

With 12,000 visitors, the fair brought together more than 45 countries and 8 Brazilian states; new business is expected to generate 1 billion reais in the next 12 months. São Paulo, 22nd April 2024.- Fruit Attraction, one of the world’s leading international trade fairs for the fruit and vegetable sector, has closed its first edition in Brazil, at the São Paulo Expo. The three-day event brought together the entire production chain of the sector, with the presence of 45 countries and 8 Brazilian states (São Paulo, Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, Maranhão, Pará, Espírito Santo and Paran ..read more

The National Meat Institute of Uruguay is targeting the GCC beef and lamb markets as part of a trade mission to showcase the country’s finest quality halal beef and lamb, lauded for its healthy diet status thanks to low levels of saturated fats, balanced Omega 6 and Omega 3, iron and vitamin E. The country’s optimal conditions, thanks to its temperate climate and fertile soils, allow suppliers to produce meat naturally. More than 80% of the territory is dedicated to livestock, and as a result of the pasture-based cattle feeding, Uruguayan meat is recognised as a major contributor to healthier ..read more

Startup companies around the world are interested in joining international bioeconomy accelerator programme BioBoosters. It is launched by Jamk University of Applied Sciences, together with Valtra, AGCO Power, Neste and Innovestor, and is targeted for growth-oriented startups in the fields of bioeconomy and agritechnology. The programme is part of the activities of BioBoosters by Jamk Business Accelerator. BioBoosters accelerator programme connects agritech and bioeconomy startups and growth companies with end users, investors and corporations.  The network of partners includes leading co ..read more