Bayer AG’s acquisition of Monsanto Co. appears to be imminent, observers suggest. Amid reports that U.S. antitrust authorities are set to follow the EU in granting approval, Bayer decided on...
agriculture
Japan’s Materials Manufacturers Translate Unique Expertise for Use in Agriculture
There is a growing trend among major Japanese materials manufacturers to bolster product and technological development in the agricultural sector. These companies are looking to leverage their know-how from other...
JXTG Looks to Strengthen Agricultural Operations
Nonwoven fabrics manufacturer and marketer JX Nippon ANCI is gearing up to bolster its business in agriculture. A wholly owned subsidiary of JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corp., the company...
Sustainable Agriculture Set for Growth in Japan – Part 2
While organic farming is projected to grow in Japan, there are those who point to the need to also promote other methods of environmental protection as a means of increasing...
Sustainable Agriculture Set for Growth in Japan – Part 1
Sustainable agriculture is poised to take off in Japan. Organic farming, the prime example of this approach, has finally begun to show signs of growth. The area of arable land...
Cabinet Office Settles on Outline for New Bio-Innovation Strategy
The Japanese Cabinet Office’s Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (CSTI) recently put together an overview for its strategy in bio-innovation. The council hopes to bring the baseline of Japan’s...
India Targets Agricultural Growth in New Fiscal Budget
The Indian government released its fiscal 2018 draft budget on Feb. 1, revealing a 638.4 billion rupee ($9.94 billion) allocation for agriculture-related expenses. This 13 percent increase over the previous...
Japan to Repeal Seed Mandate on Prefectures, Expects Private Sector to Fill Void
The Japanese government made a decision on April 14 to repeal the Main Crop Seeds Act, which mandates that each prefecture in Japan produces and distributes its own rice, wheat...
BASF Aims to Launch Digital Farming in Southeast Asia
BASF SE is setting out to improve the efficiency of its crop protection business in the Asia-Pacific region using digital technology. Based on the state of the soil, BASF will...
Joint University Research Team Identifies Molecule With Potential to Strengthen Crops
A joint research group with members from Nagoya University’s Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules and Ryukoku University’s Faculty of Agriculture has identified the protein BHP as the key molecule required for...
US and EU Authorities Approve ChemChina Acquisition of Syngenta
China National Chemical Corp., commonly known as ChemChina, has recently received approval from European and U.S. authorities for the acquisition of Swiss pesticide manufacturer Syngenta AG. The U.S. Federal Trade...
UN Urges the Use of Wastewater in Agriculture
The U.N. is calling for wastewater to be used in agriculture. Publishing its World Water Development Report 2017 on March 22 to coincide with World Water Day, the U.N. has...
Tokyo University: GM Crop Imports Bring 1.8 Trillion Yen in Economic Benefit to Japanese Market
A research team led by Professor Masayoshi Honma and Associate Professor Katsuhiro Saito of the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Agricultural & Life Sciences has compiled the results of...
Sumitomo Chemical Collaborates With Purdue University on Advanced-Agriculture Project
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) announced on Nov. 28 that it is expanding its joint research with Purdue University, U.S., beginning a new project relating to advanced agriculture. Working together...
ITE Invents Electricity-free Refrigerated Transport System
Non-electric refrigerated transport systems are beginning to find footing in the marketplace. Innovation Thru Energy Co. Ltd. (ITE), Tokyo, has developed a refrigerant plate system that can maintain a set...
Zen-Noh to Import Korean Fertilizer, Substantially Reducing Farmers’ Costs
Japan’s National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations, also known as Zen-Noh, announced on Aug. 15 that it will secure imports of cheap fertilizer from Korea. The initiative is part of...
LDP’s Director of Agriculture and Forestry Division Shinjiro Koizumi Gives Opinion on Agricultural Reforms
Japanese House of Representatives member Shinjiro Koizumi participated in a panel discussion on July 28, held at the 60th anniversary celebrations of the National Federation of Fertilizer Sellers at the...
