The CocoGrow Project, a groundbreaking initiative by Cargill and ASSIST supported by the Philippine Coconut Authority, officially launched on August 22, 2024, at Barangay Bagacay, Alabel, Sarangani Province. This project aims to rejuvenate Sarangani's coconut industry by planting 75,000 coconut seedlings across three key municipalities: Alabel, Malapatan, and Malungon. Focused on revitalizing coconut production, the project will introduce faster-growing, high-yield coconut varieties to … [Read more...] about CocoGrow Project launch: Revitalizing Sarangani’s coconut industry for sustainable future
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From super cars to super crops: Angie King’s visionary transition to King Tower Farm
By Cath Isabedra Angie King, once primarily known in the realm of supercars, has steered her focus towards a groundbreaking agricultural venture in the Philippines. King Tower Farm, her brainchild, stands as a symbol of sustainability and innovation in a region traditionally tethered to conventional farming practices. The transition from high-performance vehicles to high-efficiency farming wasn't immediate. It was driven by King’s firsthand experiences with problematic soil conditions and … [Read more...] about From super cars to super crops: Angie King’s visionary transition to King Tower Farm
Viet Nam’s Food Innovation Hub calls for climate agritech pioneers to join the Grow Asia Innovation Challenge
The Grow Asia Innovation Challenge, a leading initiative of the Food Innovation Hub in Viet Nam (FIH-V), is partnering with digital agri-food pioneers to revolutionize climate-resilient agriculture across Viet Nam and Southeast Asia. Launched by Grow Asia and Beanstalk AgTech, with support from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Korea's Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), the innovation challenge is seeking ready-to-scale, climate-smart … [Read more...] about Viet Nam’s Food Innovation Hub calls for climate agritech pioneers to join the Grow Asia Innovation Challenge
