Singapore Agriculture News

The 5th World Nutrition Forum breaks tradition by leaving Europe and heading for Asia where it will take place from October 10th to 13th in Singapore.

Indonesia company chooses JustCommodity to manage higher trade volumes and complexity and expansion of production capabilities.

Enerfo Pte Ltd selects JustCommodity’s ContraXcentral solution to manage trade operations

Returns on investment in biomass will outstrip other renewables

1.The world needs a new source of renewable energy. The spotlight is on Africa, with her huge potential for biomass and bioenergy. Biomass West & Central Africa Congress 2011 will kick off from 24th to 25th November 2011 Accra, Ghana

1. Biomass West & Central Africa Congress 2011 will convene at Accra, Ghana on 24th – 25th November 2011

BIOMIN, a leading company in the global animal health and nutrition industry, announces the dates and destinations for the company’s biennial event, BIOMIN Asia Nutrition Forum.

In a shocking report by Frederick Kaufman on Foreign Policy Goldman Sachs is revealed for creating the food crisis and Wall Street’s role in the spiraling cost of food. Frederic uncovers the 1991 plot where Goldman bankers lead by Gary Cohn....

The Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Agriculture in China is taking immediate action to help farmers facing an oversupply of vegetables that’s lead to a fast fall in prices.

JustCommodity expands customer base in rubber trading space with the addition of Hevea Global Pte Ltd.

First Resources Ltd chooses JustCommodity’s CTRM System to manage trading and operational risk

Convening 21 to 22 February 2011-Siem Reap, RubberPlant Summit addresses opportunities for rubber plant investments & best practices in plantation management. World-class panel of experts provide in-depth analysis of key rubber producing countries.

Sustainability is the buzzword in both Europe and Asia, notably since as the European Union places pressure on Indonesian palm oil plantations to meet sustainability standards

Interest in agricultural activity with large scale farming in Asia to Africa to South America is accelerating, given price volatility in commodities, rising human population and environmental pressures as well as concerns for food security.

CMT is proud to have JatrophaWorld 2010 back amidst headline grabbing announcements and remarkable progresses achieved by some growers.

5th BTL & Bio-Based Chemicals conference in Rotterdam from 6-7 October, 2010 is a showcase of key experts from technology companies, researchers and investors from all the over world,presenting new perspectives on latest technology & new capabilities

Biomass Pellets Trade Asia conference, to be held from 27-29 September in Jakarta, explores the potential for investment, densification and transportation of biomass pellets within and out of Asia.

Zevia and Villars Maître Chocolatier were first to use Stevia sweeteners for their respective product categories and are emerging as consumer favorites. 2nd SteviaWorld Europe showcases stevia retail successes and more in Geneva,18-19 May.

Can Wal-Mart do what it is has done to countless other industries, and transform them by squeezing costs out of the supply chain?

Positive safety assessment of Steviol Glycosides,expected from the European Food Safety Authority in March 2010 will likely translate EU wide approval for Stevia Sweeteners. Companies meet at 2nd SteviaWorld Europe,to enter the 500mil European market

Biomass Trade & Power conference, which meets in Rotterdam on 11-12 March 2010, analyzes latest developments in BioEnergy, tackles issues hampering the establishment of biomass trading platform, and discusses the future commodity market for biomass.

Saltigo wins “Best Supplier” award for two consecutive times

Wisdom Natural Brands CEO Mr. James A May offers perspectives on the Stevia business at a Webinar, on 27 Oct at 2PM GMT. “Is Stevia Shaking Up Sweetener Markets?” webinar is presented by the Stevia World Europe conference.

Jatropha Entrepreneurs Chris Hunter & James Scruby called on the industry to “Be Sensible” with Jatropha farming during the webinar, “Is the Jatropha Sector becoming another Dot Com Bubble?”, offering a refreshing dose of realism on Jatropha.

A free-to-air Webinar on 30 Sept will answer, "Is the Jatropha sector becoming a DotCom Bubble?". 2nd JatrophaWorld Africa panelists, Elsbett AG and Viridesco Ltd., will discuss challenges, controversies & paradoxes of this sector at webinar.

Will Sugar Fundamentals remain in their current bullish trend? The world's leading sugar traders, producers, consumers and fund managers will meet in Singapore to address this key question, and discuss current sugar prices, trends and market prospect

Crop Protection, Agrochemical, Agri Biotechnology Experts as well as Agriculture Policymakers will convene at summit with discussions centering the latest innovations in AgriBiotech and Crop protection for ramping up agri-food production worldwide.

Biomass Project developers around the world are a step ahead of the recession by positioning their projects and tapping on innovative financing options. Leading Project Financier Frédéric CRAMPÉ shares a straightforward the three-step approach to

Basic Chemicals business unit completes acquisitions of Gwalior and Jiangsu Polyols Chemical Co. Ltd.

- LANXESS to acquire chemical businesses of Indian company Gwalior Chemical Industries for EUR 82.4 million - Assets of mid-sized Chinese company Jiangsu Polyols Chemical Co Ltd. to be acquired for an undisclosed sum

INC Global Conferences Pte Ltd (Singapore) will hold a soft commodity conference entitled “Asia Pacific Grains & Oilseeds Market 2008”. This conference will take place on 10 – 11 April 2008 at the Lebua at State Tower in Bangkok, Thailand.

DN Venture Partners is organising the Asia Biotech Business Mission 2007, from 5th to 9th November 2007, with the aim to help companies and investors understand and capture opportunities in the biotech industry in Asia.