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• October 2023: Evergreen Farms, a company that deals with Christmas trees, introduced innovative cultivation methods using advanced agricultural technology. These techniques optimize growth conditions and ensure high-quality trees.
• December 2022: Whitehill joined other scientists and state and university leaders to mark the launch of construction on a new facility dedicated to the care of the trees' seeds, funded by a grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund.
• October 2020: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service modernized its approach to selling Christmas trees. USDA has permitted and made them available to purchase through Recreation.gov.

• December 2023: India extended the exemption from mandatory inspection certificates for rice exports to select European countries for another six months. This extension applies to both basmati and non-basmati rice exports destined for EU member states and the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
• July 2022: Mitsui & Co. signed an agreement with Rol-Ryz, a leading European pulse and rice distributor and a subsidiary of Euricom, to purchase a 28.6% stake in Rol-Ryz.

• June 2024: India's guar gum exports reached 61 countries, totaling an increase of 11,160 metric tons in comparison to the previous year, according to export data from APEDA.
• May 2022: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued an amendment to the notification dated September 29, 2017, to export guar gum to the European Union and the United Kingdom.

• February 2024: The Ministry of Social Affairs established an inspection team to guarantee that 75% of the fruits and vegetables sold by cooperative societies are sourced from local farmers, thereby supporting them and overseeing the produce at retail outlets.
• January 2024: Under the leadership of President Musab Al-Mulla, the Union of Cooperative Societies in Kuwait launched a new initiative under the "Sahel" program to bolster price control on essential commodities, fruits, and vegetables within cooperative societies. The Sahel system is used to update prices.

• January 2023: The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA), China, authorized the import of two types of genetically engineered (GE) alfalfa for processing. These approvals, effective from January 5, 2023, to January 4, 2028, mark the first time US GE alfalfa has been approved in China, a significant importer of hay and other forages.
• January 2023: Spain adopted a Common Agriculture Policy where fodder-growing farmers can receive Basic Income Support for Sustainability and Redistributive Payment. They can also choose to participate in eco-schemes voluntarily. Additionally, those who grow fodder crops like vetches and alfalfa may qualify for the Coupled Payment for Protein Crops.

• June 2023: AeroFarms, a respected company in indoor vertical farming and recognized as a Certified B Corporation, expanded the distribution of its highly regarded microgreens in retail stores, such as Walmart and Stop & Shop, in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions.
• May 2023: AeroFarms teamed up with Amazon Fresh, both online and in physical grocery outlets, broadening its reach and microgreen offerings across the United States. This collaboration addresses the surging appetite for microgreens among American consumers.

• January 2024: The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) in Qatar initiated a project focusing on 'protected farms' and climate-smart agriculture. The objective is to transform open farm areas into enclosed spaces, thereby curbing evaporation, minimizing water loss, and addressing soil challenges.
• March 2023: QSTP's (Qatar Science & Technology Park) pioneering VFarms Lab unveiled an experimental farm that operates without external water sources by using a solar-powered atmospheric water generator. This innovative technology extracts water directly from the air, making a significant stride toward sustainable and self-sufficient agriculture in Qatar.

• September 2023: Handy Seafood launched OLD BAY Crab Cake Minis, offering authentic Maryland crab cake flavor in a convenient microwavable format. These mini crab cakes deliver a delicious taste, combining traditional recipes with modern convenience.
• January 2022: Handy Seafood partnered with Old Bay seasoning and launched seafood products, mainly focusing on crab cakes featuring wild-caught blue swimming crab from fresh crabs.

• June 2023: Lion Brand Yarn acquired Quince & Co., a Maine-based premium hand-knitting yarn company in the United States focused on creating yarns with products for farmed natural and renewable fibers.
• August 2022: The Ministry of Textiles approved the Pashmina Wool Development Scheme under the Integrated Wool Development Programme (IWDP) with a budget allocation of INR 29.25 crore (USD 3.5 million) for implementation during FY from 2021-22 to 2025-26 for the procurement and marketing of Pashmina wool in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

• March 2024: Nova Exhibitions of the Netherlands and VEAS of Vietnam co-hosted an exhibition focused on horticulture and processing technologies in Vietnam. Over 30 Dutch companies took part, showcasing and sharing sustainable production techniques in floriculture, thereby empowering local producers.
• June 2023: Dalat Hasfarm unveiled a B2B online purchasing application. This app empowers customers, including wholesale companies and flower shops, to explore various flowers, obtain real-time inventory updates, and effortlessly place and monitor their orders.
• May 2023: Apollo Farm, a Chinese firm, set up a cutting-edge glass greenhouse in Vietnam, equipped with sophisticated environmental control systems, aiming to cultivate 1.8 million stems of cut flowers each year.
• February 2023: Dalat Hasfarm inaugurated two new premium fresh flower stores in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, underscoring a pivotal step in expanding its modern retail chain.