Agricultural technology

Cropin Secures B Corp™ Certification, Strengthening its Commitment to Sustainable Food Systems

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Cropin Technology, the global Agtech leader enabling intelligent agriculture, today announced that it has become a Certified B Corporation™ ("B Corp") for its unwavering commitment to social and environmental progress and redefining sustainable food systems worldwide.

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  • Cropin Technology, the global Agtech leader enabling intelligent agriculture, today announced that it has become a Certified B Corporation™ ("B Corp") for its unwavering commitment to social and environmental progress and redefining sustainable food systems worldwide.
  • As a prominent B Corp in the Agtech industry, Cropin stands among businesses at the forefront of a global shift for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.
  • The B Corp certification highlights its commitment to excellence across a spectrum of vital areas - governance, employee well-being, community/customer empowerment, environmental impact and a legal commitment to stakeholder governance.
  • It reaffirms Cropin's substantial strides in making agriculture predictable, traceable, and inherently sustainable, bringing value to all stakeholders in the food systems.

Visa and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation Launch Digital Finance for All Initiative

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Today, Visa (NYSE: V), a leading global payments technology company, and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation (GSMA Foundation) announced the launch of the Digital Finance for All (DFA) Initiative, furthering Visa’s decades-long efforts to increase access to the global economy for everyone, everywhere.

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  • Today, Visa (NYSE: V), a leading global payments technology company, and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation (GSMA Foundation) announced the launch of the Digital Finance for All (DFA) Initiative, furthering Visa’s decades-long efforts to increase access to the global economy for everyone, everywhere.
  • While digital payments use by adults in low- and middle-income countries is up 66% from 20141, women, SHFs, NMSE owners and globally displaced individuals continue to face barriers accessing the digital economy.
  • “At Visa, we believe that digital payments are critical to including everyone in the digital economy by helping provide access to economic livelihood,” said Chiagozie Nwabuebo, Vice President of Global Growth & Social Impact, Visa.
  • “Mobile money can play a transformative role in advancing financial inclusion and resilience for the nearly 2 billion people who remain unbanked globally.

Origin Agritech Announces Breakthrough in Corn Hybrid Development with Wild Corn Gene Integration

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

BEIJING, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the "Company" or "Origin"), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, today announced a breakthrough development in its commercial corn hybrid offerings.

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  • BEIJING, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the "Company" or "Origin"), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, today announced a breakthrough development in its commercial corn hybrid offerings.
  • Origin Agritech has successfully integrated a gene from wild corn into one of its elite commercial corn hybrids for the first time in the industry.
  • The integration of the wild corn gene marks the world's first instance of using genetics from wild corn—a type of grass—to enhance the performance of commercial corn hybrids.
  • Dr. Gengchen Han, Chairman and CEO of Origin Agritech, stated, "This breakthrough is a testament to Origin Agritech's commitment to innovation and our continuous efforts to push the boundaries of agricultural technology.

SaliCrop's Novel Seed Enhancement Tech Makes Deserts Bloom

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

KFAR VITKIN, Israel, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme weather events—heatwaves, droughts, extreme cold snaps—pose significant threats to agriculture, contributing to the phenomenon of desertification. Globally, fertile lands are increasingly being degraded, losing the ability to sustain life and grow food. AgriTech start-up SaliCrop, Ltd., has pioneered a breakthrough seed treatment to transform arid terrain into flourishing landscapes to growing food.

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  • AgriTech start-up SaliCrop, Ltd., has pioneered a breakthrough seed treatment to transform arid terrain into flourishing landscapes to growing food.
  • SaliCrop's proprietary seed enhancement technology is the brainchild of Ṛcā Godbole, Ph.D., co-founder and CSO of SaliCrop.
  • SaliCrop's has developed  hundreds of seed enhancement protocols designed to improve plant resilience to the impacts of climate change by intentionally exposing the seeds to controlled abiotic stressors.
  • "Our climate-smart seed enhancement technology has empowered tomatoes to better withstand extreme climate events," adds Devir.

SaliCrop's Novel Seed Enhancement Tech Makes Deserts Bloom

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

KFAR VITKIN, Israel, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme weather events—heatwaves, droughts, extreme cold snaps—pose significant threats to agriculture, contributing to the phenomenon of desertification. Globally, fertile lands are increasingly being degraded, losing the ability to sustain life and grow food. AgriTech start-up SaliCrop, Ltd., has pioneered a breakthrough seed treatment to transform arid terrain into flourishing landscapes to growing food.

Key Points: 
  • AgriTech start-up SaliCrop, Ltd., has pioneered a breakthrough seed treatment to transform arid terrain into flourishing landscapes to growing food.
  • SaliCrop's proprietary seed enhancement technology is the brainchild of Ṛcā Godbole, Ph.D., co-founder and CSO of SaliCrop.
  • SaliCrop's has developed  hundreds of seed enhancement protocols designed to improve plant resilience to the impacts of climate change by intentionally exposing the seeds to controlled abiotic stressors.
  • "Our climate-smart seed enhancement technology has empowered tomatoes to better withstand extreme climate events," adds Devir.

SEALSQ SEALCOIN: A Game Changer in Machine-to-Machine Economy

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Monday, January 29, 2024

The multifaceted applications of SEALCOIN illuminate its potential to transform various industries and streamline people’s daily lives.

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  • The multifaceted applications of SEALCOIN illuminate its potential to transform various industries and streamline people’s daily lives.
  • This not only enhances efficiency but also injects a level of transparency previously unseen in supply chain operations.
  • Revolutionizing Autonomous Vehicles: The advent of self-driving cars and drones brings forth a unique set of transactional needs.
  • Specializing in Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, SEALSQ is not just a company; it's a harbinger of a secure digital future.

IEEE Computer Society (CS) Leaders Reveal Predictions on the Technologies to Watch in 2024

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders of the IEEE Computer Society (CS), the foremost computer science and engineering member community, today announced their 2024 technology predictions, with generative AI applications topping the list as the technology predicted to experience the most advancement, largest market adoption; managing misinformation is predicted to experience the greatest market maturity, while remote healthcare is expected to have the most impact on humanity.

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  • With computer science and engineering fueling some of today's most advanced technological discoveries, the IEEE CS Technology Predictions Committee focused on 21 emerging technologies on which to base their predictions.
  • The committee judged each of these technologies on anticipated 2024 metrics, including potential technology development success; impact to humanity; technological maturity, and market adoption.
  • For over a decade, IEEE CS has been recognized as both a pioneer and leader in providing annual technology predictions.
  • Check back in December 2024 to access the official scorecard of this year's forecast and watch for the IEEE Future Directions Committee's megatrends report in the coming weeks.

ARIELI CAPITAL APPOINTS EYAL MOSKAL AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINTECH VENTURES

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Monday, January 8, 2024

NEW YORK and HERZLIYA, Israel , Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arieli Capital, LLC (Arieli), a global multifaceted investment firm, announced today that Mr. Eyal Moskal has joined the Company as Executive Vice President of FinTech Ventures.

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  • NEW YORK and HERZLIYA, Israel , Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arieli Capital, LLC (Arieli), a global multifaceted investment firm, announced today that Mr. Eyal Moskal has joined the Company as Executive Vice President of FinTech Ventures.
  • Mr. Moskal will concentrate on supporting Arieli portfolio companies and innovation programs graduates, as well as identifying and supporting new innovative fintech solutions across multiple sectors.
  • Before joining TCS, Eyal co-founded two startups: one in the Fintech domain the other in DeepTech.
  • "We are fast approaching a financial shift, with traditional tools fading in favor of new innovations," said Eyal Moskal, EVP of FinTech Ventures at Arieli Capital.

A New Era in Desert Technology: START AgriTech Program Launched in Utah, USA by Arieli Capital & Utah Tech University

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

To address these, Arieli Capital LLC ("Arieli") together with Frontier RNG Agro-climate Innovation Hub, in collaboration with Utah Tech University and Haifa Group, are excited to open registration for the START AgriTech Program, taking place April 15-18, 2024, on the Utah Tech Campus in St George, Utah.

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  • To address these, Arieli Capital LLC ("Arieli") together with Frontier RNG Agro-climate Innovation Hub, in collaboration with Utah Tech University and Haifa Group, are excited to open registration for the START AgriTech Program, taking place April 15-18, 2024, on the Utah Tech Campus in St George, Utah.
  • Utah Tech and Arieli Capital's partnership is a pivotal opportunity for Desert Tech and AgriTech leaders in Utah, marking a significant stride in innovation and growth.
  • Utah Tech University President Richard "Biff" Williams, "The partnership between Utah Tech University and Arieli Capital marks an exciting collaboration, driving innovation and commercialization in AgTech and Desert Tech within the state, particularly in southwest Utah.
  • Arieli actively invests in desert and agriculture technologies alongside its innovation center, Frontier, located in the Israeli Negev desert.

Origin Agritech Provides Business Updates and Answers Questions from Investors

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

BEIJING, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the "Company" or "Origin"), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, provided investors with a business update and provided preliminary financial results for fiscal year 2023.

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  • Dr. Gengchen Han, Chairman and CEO of Origin Agritech, commented, "I would like to provide an overview of Origin Agritech's recent accomplishments and our ambitious plans for the future.
  • The past year has been marked by a series of significant milestones for Origin Agritech.
  • "Earlier this year, our triple-stack trait corn, featuring BFL4-2, was selected for inclusion in the national demo plot.
  • "Looking ahead, I am very optimistic and excited about the future of Origin Agritech.