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Godrej Industries’ Chemicals to acquire Unit II of Shree Vallabh Chemicals
08-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
Godrej Industries’ Chemicals Business announced the signing of a Business transfer agreement with Shree Vallabh Chemicals Unit II (Kheda), with the intention to acquire their Ethoxylation Unit II.
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Haqdarshak, Mastercard Center collaborate to empower 500,000 small agri-entrepreneurs
02-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions Pvt Ltd (Haqdarshak) and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (CFIG) today announced their collaboration to improve the financial resilience of 1,000 Haqdarshak women agents, who will provide last-mile delivery of services that increase the financial security of 500,000 micro and small enterprises (MSEs) and agri-entrepreneurs.
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DEUTZ inks cooperation with TAFE Motors
02-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
DEUTZ is adding another cornerstone to its 'Dual+' strategy, which includes both the further development of alternative drive systems and the expansion of the internal combustion engine business.
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Mahindra ramps up sale of new Mahindra Arjun 605 DI 4WD V1 tractor eyeing higher demand
25-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra, the world’s largest tractor company by volume, is gearing up for the increase in sale for higher powered tractors and to cater to the growing demand of the company’s recently introduced Mahindra ARJUN 605 DI MS V1 tractor.
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Rallis India launches formulation for weed control in soybean, groundnut crops across India
25-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry, has launched a new herbicide, ‘Mark Plus’ across the country.
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector Sells 35237 Units in India during May 2024
01-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for May 2024.
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Kisanserv plans to open 250 new retail stores in Mumbai, Pune
28-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
In a bid to bridge the gap between urban consumers and fresh, ethically sourced produce, Pune-based Kisanserv has announced a bold expansion plan.
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Supply chain finance platform SaralSCF disburses over INR 940 Crore in FY24
28-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
Supply chain finance platform SaralSCF has reported outstanding growth in FY24, with a disbursement of over ₹940 Crore across 1.46 lakh invoices.
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Bayer advances genome-editing initiatives for nutrition enhanced vegetables
28-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
As part of its strategic open innovation approach global life science company Bayer has advanced two initiatives with external partners to bring forward genome editing in vegetables.
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Bioprime Agrisolutions, Yara India inks pact to combat climate uncertainties in farming
12-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
BioPrime AgriSolutions, a leading ag-biotech startup harnessing the power of agricultural biotechnology for sustainable and resilient farming practices, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Yara India, a subsidiary of Yara International, the world’s leading crop nutrition company.
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Rallis India commissions new automated 8000 metric tonnes WSF plant in Maharashtra
09-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a Tata enterprise and a leading player in the Indian Agri inputs industry, announces the establishment of a new automatic 8000 metric tons Water-Soluble Fertiliser (WSF) plant in Akola, Maharashtra.
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Ninjacart empowers Philippine agritech firm Mayani with strategic investment
19-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Walmart-backed Ninjacart, India's leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organize the global agriculture ecosystem, joins forces with Philippine B2B agritech innovator Mayani in a landmark deal.
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UPL recognised as ‘Well-Known Trademark’ by the Indian Trademark Registry
17-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd., a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, has been recognized as a 'Well-Known Trademark' by the Indian Trademark Registry. This prestigious acknowledgment reinforces UPL’s position as one of India's leading agrochemical companies in the market, thereby fostering trust and credibility among customers.
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NABARD Issues Statement to Dispel Misinformation Regarding ‘Dairy Loan Yojana’
17-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) issues a statement to address the recent misinformation circulating about the NABARD Dairy Loan Yojana.
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Alltech release Agri-Food Outlook on global feed production, influential trends in agriculture
02-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Global animal feed production remained steady in 2023 at 1.29 billion metric tons (BMT), a slight decrease of 2.6 million metric tons (MMT) — or 0.2% — from 2022’s estimates, according to the 2024 Agri-Food Outlook, released today by Alltech.
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ICAR signed MoU signed with Dhanuka Agritech
02-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Dhanuka Agritech Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension), ICAR Dr. U.S. Gautam and Chairman, Dhanuka Agritech Limited Dr. R.G. Aggarwal signed this MoU on behalf of respective organizations recently.
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DCM Shriram Foundation, Sattva Knowledge Institute call for a water vulnerability index, to address India’s looming water crisis
02-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
DCM Shriram Foundation, supported by DCM Shriram, a leading conglomerate in India with a strong presence in agriculture, and Sattva Knowledge Institute, a knowledge platform for the impact ecosystem, today launched the report titled, Transforming Crop Cultivation: Advancing Water Efficiency in Indian Agriculture to identify actionable solutions to address the ongoing water crisis in the Indian agriculture sector.
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Bayer pilots unique generative AI tool for agriculture
15-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Bayer recently announced the pilot of an expert GenAI system to benefit farmers and up-level agronomists in their daily work.
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Rozana, rural commerce startup gets US $22.5 MN from Bertelsmann India Investments, Fireside Ventures
06-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Rozana, a rural commerce startup announced its latest funding round of USD 22.5 Mn. The round was led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII) with participation from Fireside Ventures and existing investors. Rozana's mission is to leverage tech and data science to cater to unique local demands of 1 billion Indians outside the scope of online commerce.
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Otipy joins ONDC Network, delivering farm fresh produce within 12 hours of harvest
05-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Otipy, the pioneering agritech start-up has joined the ONDC, to make farm fresh fruits and vegetables available to consumers on the ONDC Network. This integration ensures Otipy's catalog is visible on various apps, making it easy to discover and enabling smooth transactions on the growing Network.
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Rallis India appoints Dr Gyanendra Shukla as MD & CEO from 1 April 2024
03-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Board of Directors of Rallis India Ltd, a leading agri-inputs company, has appointed Dr. Gyanendra Shukla as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the company for a period of five years with effect from April 1, 2024. He will take over from Sanjiv Lal on completion of his term on March 31, 2024.
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Gopal Snacks ready to debut on markets, IPO priced INR 381- INR 401
01-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Rajkot-based Gopal Snacks Limited announced its Initial Public Offering (IPO) details, setting the price band at INR 381 to INR 401 per share. The offering, open 6 to 11 March 2024, aims to raise up to INR 650 crore.
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J.G. Chemicals, Zinc Oxide leader IPO to open on March 7, priced at INR 210- INR 221
01-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
J.G. Chemicals Limited, the reigning monarch of India's zinc oxide production, has announced its initial public offering (IPO) details.
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BharatRohan partners with AgHub at Telangana State Agricultural University
28-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
BharatRohan, a pioneer in providing hyper spectral imagining enabled drone based crop monitoring services has announced a co-innovation partnership with AgHub, the Agri-innovation hub of Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU).
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Corteva Agriscience launches Salibro to combat crop-damaging Nematodes in India
22-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Corteva Agriscience, a global leader in agriculture solutions, today announced the launch of Salibro nematicide in India.
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Telangana agriculture minister inaugurates Marut’s DGCA certified multi-utility drones at Agritech South 2024
20-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Thummala Nageswara Rao, the Agriculture Minister of Telangana, inaugurated Marut's AG365 Drone at Agritech South 2024, a premier agricultural technology event hosted by Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Hyderabad, and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
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Rallis India expands custom synthesis portfolio with 3 new agrochemical products
20-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Ltd., a leading player in the agri-inputs industry, has announced the successful commercialization of three new products in its Custom Synthesis & Manufacturing (CSM) portfolio during FY24.
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BioPrime revolutionizes sustainable agriculture with breakthrough strains, next-gen formulations
13-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
BioPrime AgriSolutions, a leading force in sustainable agriculture, is gearing up for a microbial revolution with the government's approval to commercialize its high-performance strains from the Bionexus library.
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Mahindra Farm Equipment sells 22972 tractors in India during January 2024
03-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for January 2024.
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Bayer CropScience announces Q3 results for FY 2023-24
03-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Bayer CropScience Limited (BSE: 506285) announced today its unaudited results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2023.
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Arya.ag join hands with Crystal Crop Protection to provide crop monitoring services across India
25-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, has partnered with Crystal Crop Protection Limited, a pioneer in providing innovative crop protection, seeds and farming solutions.
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Nova Dairy's Pure Ghee to grace Ayodhya Ram Mandir's Pran Pratishtha ceremony
23-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
Nova Dairy, a key producer in the Indian dairy industry, is honoured to announce that its ghee has been chosen as a vital ingredient of the upcoming Pran Pratishtha ritual to be held at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. As the divine presence of Lord Ram is officially installed within the newly-built temple, this religious occasion represents a turning point inside the records of Ayodhya and Hinduism.
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RX Japan's AGRI WEEK rebrands to JAGRI
09-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
After the resounding success of the previous edition of AGRI WEEK, RX Japan announced a strategic rebranding of its premier agricultural exhibition. The event will now be known as JAGRI, reflecting a bold step towards unifying the domestic and international identities of the exhibition for a more cohesive and impactful global presence.
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Swaraj Tractors bags Golden Peacock Award for Project Pani
22-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors, a rapidly growing tractor brand under the Mahindra Group, has earned a noteworthy distinction by securing the prestigious 'Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility' for the year 2023.
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UPL wins CII Industrial IP Award 2023
21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd., a leading provider of Sustainable Agriculture Solutions, has been conferred upon with awards for Best Patents Portfolio (fifth consecutive year) and Best Trademarks Portfolio (second consecutive year) in the Life Sciences and Pharma, Large enterprises category at the recently concluded 9th edition of Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) Industrial IP Award Ceremony, 2023.
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Swaraj revs up production of AI-Powered harvester at new Pithampur plant
21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Building on its rich legacy of introducing India’s first indigenously developed harvester, Swaraj Tractors, a division of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., recently launched its next generation Swaraj 8200 Smart Harvester for the Indian farmer.
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Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals bags prestigious FAI Award
08-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd, one of India's rapidly growing fertilizer companies, received the prestigious FAI Award at the Fertiliser Association of India's Seminar in New Delhi on December 6, 2023.
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Mahindra honours outstanding Indian farmers with Millionaire Farmer of India Awards 2023
08-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors, India’s leading tractor brand, celebrates the remarkable achievements of India’s successful farmers through a ground-breaking initiative called ‘Millionaire Farmer of India Award’.
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UPL ranked industry leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
05-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd., a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, has achieved a score of 76 in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) powered by S&P Global Switzerland, outperforming the industry average of 24 and placing the company as the highest performing agrochemical company globally and in the top 1% of chemical companies worldwide.
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Grundfos’ ground-breaking initiative iTruck drives towards Carbon Neutral Industries
23-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a world that's becoming increasingly conscious of environmental responsibility and technological advancement, Grundfos, a global leader in intelligent and energy-efficient pumping solutions, is driving change with its ground-breaking initiative - the Grundfos iTruck Drive.
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VST Tillers Tractors unveils three new tractors at AGRITECHNICA 2023
16-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
VST Tillers Tractors Ltd, a leading farm equipment manufacturer, displayed 3 brand new tractors, including its indigenously developed electric tractor, at the Agritechnica 2023 at Hanover in Germany. VST has showcased its technological superiority by the display of these innovative machines under the FIELDTRAC brand.
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Zimero promotes range of 'Vrat-Friendly' ice creams for festive fasting
13-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Zimero, India's newest destination for pure, authentic ice cream, is excited to introduce its mouthwatering selection of fast-friendly ice creams. These exquisite treats have been carefully crafted to add a touch of indulgence to the traditional fasting (vrat) experience during this festive season.
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Omnivore expands team with multiple hires
01-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Omnivore, India's leading agritech venture capital firm, announced four strategic hires to lead key functions and strengthen the firm's commitment to supporting innovations in agriculture and food systems.
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Agri-food leaders optimistic about sustainable food system, Alltech survey finds
26-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Alltech's first global sustainability insights survey finds that agri-food leaders believe the industry can work together to create a better, more sustainable food system.
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New leadership team takes charge at Federation of Seed Industry of India
22-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) welcomes its new leadership team as Ajai Rana assumes the role of Chairman. Discover the organization's vision for a knowledge-driven seed sector in India.
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BhoomiSeva launches automated soil testing platform
17-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Discover how BhoomiSeva's innovative Soil Health Card Project is transforming Indian agriculture, empowering farmers, policymakers, and promoting sustainable practices. Join the soil health revolution for a healthier nation.
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Arya.ag and SOPA join forces to revolutionize soybean monitoring
09-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, a prominent agritech platform in India, has unveiled an exciting strategic collaboration with The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) aimed at advancing and optimizing the monitoring of soybean crops across 51 districts.
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Mahindra Farm Division flags-off inaugural batch of workmen to Japan under technical intern training program
29-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Farm Division, part of Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector and India’s No.1 tractor brand, marked a significant milestone in its commitment to skill development and globalisation, by dispatching its first group of ten skilled workmen to Japan under Japan's Technical Intern Training Program (TITP).
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Namdhari Seeds unveils cutting-edge greenhouse for plant pathology, elevating Indian agriculture
22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Namdhari Seeds Pvt. Ltd. (NSPL), a leading player in the agricultural industry, has taken a significant leap towards elevating Indian agriculture with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art greenhouse facility. This cutting-edge greenhouse, covering an impressive 58,000 square feet, is dedicated to advancing Plant Pathology and Seed Health operations, reinforcing NSPL's commitment to providing world-class agricultural solutions to Indian farmers.
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NABARD celebrates ideas for a sustainable agri-landscape with the National AgriFunds Hackathon 2023
08-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) organised a month-long hackathon to stimulate young minds to develop innovative solutions for financial inclusion in rural areas.
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Amul ranked world's strongest dairy brand, second strongest food brand in the world
02-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a remarkable achievement, Amul has been ranked as the world's strongest dairy brand by the Brand Finance Food and Drink Report 2023. The report evaluates and ranks the strongest and most valuable food, dairy, and non-alcoholic beverage brands.
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Omnivore exits Barrix Agro Sciences to Sumitomo Chemical
02-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Agritech venture capital firm Omnivore announced today its exit from Barrix Agro Sciences. Omnivore has signed a definitive agreement to sell its stake to Sumitomo Chemical India Limited (SCIL), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical in Japan.
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UPL bags Clarivate South Asia Innovation Award 2023 for third time
17-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070 LSE: UPLL) (‘UPL’) a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, has been awarded the South Asia Innovation Award in agribusiness for the third time recognizing UPL as a top innovator.
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UPL SAS partners with Olam Agri to advance sustainable & productive sugarcane farming in India
08-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
UPL Sustainable Agriculture Solutions Ltd. (UPL SAS), a global leader in sustainable agricultural products and solutions, has joined hands with Olam Agri, a leading food and agribusiness supplier, to launch the transformative 'Shashwat Mithaas' initiative aimed at driving sustainable and consistent sugarcane production across India.
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Namdhari Seeds bags NABL accreditation for seed health testing
07-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Namdhari Seeds Pvt. Ltd (NSPL), a prominent leader in the seed industry, is delighted to announce that its cutting-edge laboratories based in Bangalore have been awarded NABL Accreditation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by the National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories (NABL).
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Arya.ag appoints ex-Flipkart techie Jatinder Alagh as the CTO
28-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India's largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, continues to solidify its leadership team with the appointment of Jatinder Alagh as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
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DeHaat Partners with Global Bio Agri-Input Innovations to bring sustainable solutions to Indian farmers
26-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
DeHaat, India's largest full stack AgriTech platform, has partnered with two global biological agri-input innovators, GBI (Global BioAg Innovations) and Aussan Laboratories.
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UPL SAS launches sustainable pest control solution for soybean, cotton crop in India
14-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions (SAS), an integrated AgTech platform of UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL, BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) ("UPL"), has announced the launch of Argyle, a cost-effective, sustainable, and innovative solution, specifically designed for soybean and cotton crops.
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Corteva celebrates 50-years of innovative Pioneer Seeds solutions in India
13-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Corteva Agriscience, the global pure-play agriculture company recently commemorated the 50-year legacy of Pioneer Seeds in India at an event in Hyderabad.
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Bioprime Agrisolutions unveils plant-associated microbes library in India
07-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Bioprime Agrisolutions, a pioneering startup in agricultural biotechnology, is proud to announce the launch of the Bionexus library, a first-of-its-kind and the largest collection of plant-associated microbes in India.
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Cargill join hands with TechnoServe to promote regenerative agriculture in India
29-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Cargill, a global leader in food and agriculture, has partnered with TechnoServe, a non-profit organization, to launch an ambitious program called 'Srishti' aimed at transforming the agricultural landscape in India
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Bayer and Crystal join forces to boost Indian paddy growers with Curbix Pro & Kollar
25-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Bayer CropScience and Crystal Crop Protection Limited have partnered to launch a groundbreaking solution, Curbix Pro and Kollar, aimed at benefiting paddy growers across India.
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Sistema Bio unveils world's largest biogas plant manufacturing facility in Pune
15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Sistema Bio, a global social enterprise specializing in innovative biogas technology, today inaugurated the world's largest manufacturing facility for biogas plants in Pune, India.
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Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Amazon Kisan sign MoU to empower farmers
15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Amazon Kisan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine strengths and create synergy between the two organizations for guiding farmers on scientific cultivation of different crops for optimum yield and income.
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Mr Milkman launches distribution management solution to automate supply chain processes for agriculture, food industry
06-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mr.Milkman, India's leading SaaS platform, empowering dairies and milk brands with customer subscriptions and deliveries, has launched its Distribution Management Solution (DMS) to automate supply chain processes for the agriculture, food, and beverage industry.
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Best Agrolife's revenue crosses INR 1700 Cr, declares 30% dividend in FY23
04-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Best Agrolife Limited (BAL) (BSE: 539660, NSE: BESTAGRO) announced its financial results for the Quarter and Year ended 31 March 2023, showcasing impressive growth and performance.
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Kirloskar Brothers launches new KW-LC pump for HVAC segment
01-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), a leading manufacturer of pumps and other industrial equipment, today announced the launch of its new KW-LC pump for the HVAC segment.
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Arya join hands with Bayer for promoting sustainable agriculture
24-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India's largest and only profitable agritech platform, has joined forces with Bayer CropScience, a global leader in the life science fields of agriculture and healthcare, in a strategic collaboration aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture.
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SLCM Group rope in over 19,000 women entrepreneurs in agriculture under Kissandhan
12-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
In another major development, SLCM Group has announced that it has disbursed more than INR 84.80 Crore to over 19,000 women entrepreneurs till FY22-23 through Kissandhan's BC (Business Correspondent) Partnership Lending Programme'.
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UPL, Republic of Guyana partners to set up millets model farm
11-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
UPL, a leading provider of Sustainable Agriculture Solutions, announced a collaboration with the Republic of Guyana to establish a 200 acre ‘Millets Model Farm’. Jai Shroff, Group CEO of UPL group and Zulfikar Mustafa, Agriculture Minister of the Republic of Guyana, signed an MOU on 21 April, 2023 in Georgetown, Guyana with an aim to assess the adaptation of various millet varieties for growing and consuming in Guyana.
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Godrej Agrovet launches umbrella brand PYNA for sustainable cotton production
11-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
Godrej Agrovet Limited's (GAVL) Crop Protection Business recently announced the launch of PYNA, an umbrella brand for sustainable cotton production. A pioneer in establishing the concept of selective cotton herbicides in different markets, GAVL will be selling three of its cotton weed management products Hitweed, Hitweed Maxx, and Maxxcott under PYNA brand.
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ITC augments its millet portfolio, launches Sunfeast Farmlite, Super Millets Cookies
10-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
In line with the core purpose of 'Help India Eat Better', ITC Foods launched its first millet cookies as part of Sunfeast Farmlite.
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Sri BioAesthetics integrated AgribioTech Center set up with an investment of INR 30 Cr inaugurated
30-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Sri BioAesthetics, an Integrated AgribioTech Center inaugurated on Sunday in the city at TSIIC at Sultanpur on the outskirts of Hyderabad on a 1.5-acre land. It is set up with an investment of INR 30 crore.
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Absolute’s Inera launches a range of bioabled farm inputs
29-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Absolute, a bioscience company, has announced the launch of its biological agri-input business, Inera CropScience.
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Rallis India revenue up 14% at INR 2967 Cr, announces dividend of INR 2.5 per share
26-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise and a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of the financial year ending March 2023.
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Best Agro to up its market share by 20%, to expand manufacturing capabilities
21-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Best Agrolife Ltd (BAL) (BSE: BESTAGRO 539660), India’s leading agrochemicals manufacturer, has announced its medium to long-term target to gain 15 percent – 20 percent market share.
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Rallis India wins Chemexcil award for outstanding export performance
19-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited has been conferred with the Bronze Award at the 47 th Chemexcil Exports Awards organised by the Chemicals Export Promotion Council (Chemexcil) for its export performance in the category of large-scale manufacturers for 2018-19.
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Marut Drones wins bronze at Telangana State Industry Awards 2022 as the Best Start Up Company
10-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
he Government of Telangana along with GlobalLinker, announced the winners of the ‘Industries Awards 2022’ today at the Annual Meeting on Beyond India@75 held by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). India’s leading drone manufacturer “Marut Dronetech Pvt. Ltd. have been awarded a bronze at Telangana’s Best Start Up company at the Telangana Winners of the Telangana State Industry Awards that were held recently.
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Mahindra celebrates International Women's Day with the launch of #DeshkiShakti
08-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors, part of the Mahindra Group and the world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume, today celebrated International Women’s Day with the launch of a new digital film #DeshkiShakti.
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AVPL joins hands with UPL Sustainable Agriculture Solutions, to skill 50,000 Agri entrepreneurs
01-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
AITMC Ventures Private Limited (AVPL), a leading training partner with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) across India joins hands with UPL SAS, a leading sustainable agriculture solution provider.
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Technology, social impact drives John Deere's 25-year success in India
28-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
John Deere continues to innovate, invest, and leverage manufacturing, talent, and India's supply chain to serve farmers in India and around the world – all designed to enhance farm productivity through technologically advanced products and services.
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Bill Anderson appointed new CEO of Bayer AG
14-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Supervisory Board of Bayer AG has appointed Bill Anderson to become CEO of Bayer, effective June 1, 2023. He will join Bayer as a member of the Board of Management on April 1, 2023.
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Samunnati becomes a member of GLOBALG.A.P, to promote sustainable farming at scale in India
13-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Samunnati Agro Solutions Private Limited, one of the prominent agri enterprises in India, joins hands with Germany-based GLOBALG.A.P., the leading body for setting global standards for agricultural produce particularly, on food safety and quality. Samunnati and GLOBALG.A.P. together aim to collaborate in developing standards for crops such as cereals, pulses, and oilseeds that are important for the nation.
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Bayer CropScience Limited reports Q3 results for FY 2022-23
08-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Bayer CropScience Limited (BSE: 506285) announced today its unaudited results for the quarter and ine months ended December 31, 2022.In the third quarter (Q3) of Financial Year (FY) 2022-23, Bayer CropScience Limited (BCSL) earned Revenue from Operations of ₹ 10,379 million, as compared to ₹ 9,901 million in the corresponding period of FY 2021-22.
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Mahindra records 14% increase in tractors sale during January 2023
01-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group announced that its tractor sales January 2023 was recorded at 27,626 units, as against 21,162 units during January 2022.
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Best Agrolife revenue up by 41% in Q3FY23
27-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Best Agrolife Ltd, the leading agrochemical company in India, on Thursday declared financial results for Q3FY23 in its Board of Directors meeting.
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Best Agrolife becomes first agrochemical company manufacture Propaquizafop Technical in India
13-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Best Agrolife Limited, a leading player in the Indian agrochemical industry, has been granted registration for the indigenous manufacturing of Propaquizafop u/s 9(3) by Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee in the 443 rd meeting.
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BioPrime AgriSolutions awarded patent for invention of a novel bio-formulation to manage abiotic stress in plants
10-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Indian Government’s patent office has granted BioPrime AgriSolutions patent number for the invention of a Novel Bio-Formulation to manage Abiotic Stress in plants and to improve the yield.
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Fermenta Biotech commissions fortified rice kernel manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh
01-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Fermenta Biotech Limited ('Fermenta') has commissioned a new facility to manufacture Fortified Rice Kernel ('FRK') located in Pennepalli, Tirupati district in Andhra Pradesh.
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Coromandel reiterates its investment in agritech companies
05-Dec-2022 - 0 Comments.
Coromandel International Limited (BSE:506395, NSE: COROMANDEL), India’s leading agri solutions company offering diverse products and services across the farming value chain and part of Murugappa Group continues its focus on technology adoption in agriculture and has been conducting drone trials in various locations.
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SLCM wins prestigious FICCI’s Sustainable Agriculture Awards 2022
01-Dec-2022 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading comprehensive service provider in the global post-harvest space for agricultural commodities has received the prestigious ‘Sustainable Agriculture Awards’ 2022 from FICCI, India’s oldest and largest industry association catering to diverse business domains.
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Dharmaj Crop Guard IPO to open on November 28, sets price band at INR 216 to ₹237 per equity share
24-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Dharmaj Crop Guard Limited is an agrochemical company engaged in the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing of a wide range of agro chemicals such as insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulator, micro fertilizers and antibiotic to the B2C and B2B customers has fixed the price band at INR 216 to INR 237 per Equity Share for its maiden public offer.
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ReshaMandi launches its super app for iOS devices
23-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
ReshaMandi, the largest farm-to-fashion digital ecosystem for natural fibres in India, recently launched its app for iOS devices. Presently, 34,000 stakeholders of ReshaMandi have installed the app with 40 percent of them using the app’s payment system and receiving the payment acknowledgements on the app.
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ITC adopts a three-fold water management approach
06-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
ITC Limited, one of India's leading multi-business conglomerates, has forged as many as 50 Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) with the Government and other institutions as part of its integrated and holistic initiatives to achieve water security and rural empowerment across India.
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Ninjacart appoints Paul Varghese as head of resller platform
02-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ninjacart, India's leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organize the Indian agriculture ecosystem, announced the appointment of Paul Varghese as Head of its Reseller Platform effective October 6, 2022.
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Ninjacart launches agri export-import platform targeting UAE, GCC nations
21-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ninjacart, India's leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organise the Indian agriculture ecosystem, has expanded its footprint globally by launching Ninja Global platform for agri export-import businesses in the UAE and GCC countries.
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Shakti Pumps receives patent for 'slip start synchronous run motor'
07-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Shakti Pumps (India) Limited (herein referred to as ‘Shakti Pumps’), India's leading manufacturer of energy-efficient pumps and motors has received its second patent during FY23 for creating Shakti Slip Start Synchronous Run Motor.
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Ninjacart sets up an advisory board
07-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ninjacart, India's leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organize the Indian agriculture ecosystem, forms an Advisory Board, comprised of Industry veterans and experts, to strengthen its ambition of revolutionizing the agriculture ecosystem in India.
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Bayer to scale up its Sahbhaagi program in 24 states
03-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and agriculture, announced its plan to scale up its Sahbhaagi program to empower rural women and youth with an aim to develop a comprehensive agricultural ecosystem.
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Omnivore sells Eruvaka to Nutreco, delivering the largest exit in Indian agritech
25-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agritech-focused venture capital firm Omnivore announced the sale of Eruvaka to Nutreco recently, delivering the largest exit to date in Indian agritech.
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Swaraj Tractors bags four ITOTY awards
24-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors’, part of Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector, the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, received four awards at the third edition of the prestigious Indian Tractor of the Year (ITOTY) awards in New Delhi recently.
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Rallis India reports INR 863 Cr revenues for the Q1
21-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise and a leading player in the Indian Agri inputs industry announced its financial results for the first quarter of the financial year starting April 2022.
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Shakti Pumps revenue records 62.8% year-on-year growth during Q1
Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd., backed by steady growth in sales has registered an impressive growth in net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
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Arya.ag crosses INR 500 crore milestone on its fintech platform
29-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India’s largest and fastest-growing integrated grain commerce platform, today announced crossing the distinct milestone of reaching the INR 500 crore book outstanding on its embedded fintech platform, Aryadhan.
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Bayer, ADM partner to build and implement a sustainable crop protection model for soybean farmers
24-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and agriculture, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in India with ADM, a global leader in sustainable human and animal nutrition.
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Jain Irrigation to merge international irrigation business with Rivulis
21-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Jain Irrigation Systems Limited and Temasek-owned Rivulis, Singapore has announced that Jain International Trading B.V. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Jain Irrigation) and Rivulis have entered into definitive transaction agreements.
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Amul commences production of organic whole wheat atta
21-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF) (Amul Federation), the largest food products organization of India has announced the launch of "Amul Organic Atta".
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Escorts Limited is now Escorts Kubota Limited
19-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
With reference to our earlier communication on 18 November 2021, Escorts Limited has received requisite approvals for the name change of the Company from Escorts Limited to 'Escorts Kubota Limited' with effect from June 9, 2022, the company said in a statement.
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Provilac unveils lactose-free cow milk in India
19-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Provilac, one of the fastest-growing neo-age premium milk delivery firms in India, announces the launch of lactose-free cow milk.
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Ankur Seeds launches world's first GMS based Indian bean hybrids
24-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
In order to solve problems in crop cultivation practices, Ankur Seeds has successfully launched World's First GMS Based 'Indian Bean (Dolichos) Hybrids'.
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BigHaat appoints Jitesh Shah as its Chief Operating Officer
19-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
BigHaat, India's largest Digital Agri Platform, has roped in Jitesh Shah as its Chief Operating Officer to boost the adoption of agri-tech and expand its presence from 10 million farmers to the next milestone.
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Arya.ag ends FY22 on a record high
16-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India’s largest integrated grain commerce platform, concluded FY22 on a formidable and strong note both in terms of volumes as well as end-user uptake to further cement the start-up’s position as India’s largest and fastest growing agritech player.
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Sonalika clocks 43.5% in domestic tractors sales in April 2022
07-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
Succeeding its record performance clocked in FY’22 both in tractor sales and production, India’s No1 tractor exports brand Sonalika is now ready to take the market by storm in FY’23.
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FarmRise, International Rice Research Institute collaborate to provide agronomic information to paddy farmers
07-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
FarmRise powered by Bayer, a platform for Android mobile devices which provides agronomic information and counsel to smallholder farmers announced the signing of a Memorandum of Association (MoA) with International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), an international agricultural research and training organization dedicated to abolishing poverty and hunger among people and populations that depend on rice-based agri-food systems.
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Samunnati crosses cumulative disbursement amount of INR 37 crores for its pre-approved loan
02-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
Samunnati, an agri-value chain enabler, and India’s largest agri enterprise announced recently that its Instant Pre-approved Loans (Sam IPL), the digital lending solution to nascent Farmer collectives (FPCs/FPOs), has crossed the cumulative disbursement amount of INR 37 Crores across 600 loans since its launch last year in July 21.
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Agritech startup Kisanserv inching towards INR 100 crore revenue
30-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Pune-based full stack agritech startup Kisanserv who had raised INR 10 Crore in its seed round has clocked multiplier returns this year.
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S4S technologies announced as winner of The/Nudge Prize, Cisco agri challenge
30-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
S4S Technologies was selected as the winner of the 'The/Nudge Prize | Cisco Agri Challenge', and Bioprime Agrisolutions emerged as the runner-up of the contest, which had called for ‘solutions to enhance the profitability of small scale farmers’, with 10-million-lives potential
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UPL, Gujarat titans join hands for sustainability
29-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd., global provider of global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, today announced a partnership with the newly formed Ahmedabad franchise - Gujarat Titans as their sustainability partner for the ongoing IPL 2022.
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National conference of cluster based business organisations (CBBOs) under central sector scheme of formation and promotion of 10,000 FPOs held
22-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
The role of Cluster Based Business Organisations (CBBOs) should be to strengthen Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) so that farmers seek them out. FPO is not merely a company, it is a collective for the benefit of farmers.
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Best Agrolife gets registration for manufacturing of its proprietary ternary insecticide ronfen
14-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Best Agrolife Limited (BAL), one of the fastest-growing agrochemical company in India, made two major announcements today. On Thursday, the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee granted the registration for the indigenous manufacturing of the company's much-awaited patented ternary insecticide to BAL u/s 9 (3) in the 437th RC meeting.
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Agrizy raises $4 million seed funding from Ankur Capital
13-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Bengaluru-based ag-tech startup, Agrizy has raised $4 Million in a seed round led by Ankur Capital. This round also saw participation from Omnivore and notable angels like Rajesh Yabaji (CEO, BlackBuck), Zetwerk's Co-founders Srinath Ramakkrushnan, Amrit Acharya, Rahul Sharma, and Vishal Chaudhary among others.
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Ninjacart partners with Avanti Finance to launch innovative credit products focused on agri value chain
11-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ninjacart, India's leading agri-platform which leverages technology to organise the agriculture ecosystem, has expanded its capabilities within the agri-tech space championing digital financial inclusivity through a strategic partnership with Avanti Finance.
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Arya joins United Nations Global Compact Network India
06-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, one of the leading integrated grain commerce platform has announced that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact India thereby voluntarily conforming to universal sustainability principles and taking steps to support UN SDGs.
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Mankind Pharma forays into the agritech industry with Mankind Agritech
06-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Mankind Pharma, one of the leading Pharmaceutical Companies in India, has announced the launch of Mankind Agritech Pvt Ltd.
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Satlantis announces strategic investment from Encino for satellite-based GHG
01-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Satlantis LLC, a US technology leader in high precision miniaturized satellites and cameras is pleased to announce a strategic investment from Encino Environmental Holdings LLC (Encino).
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Sound Agriculture, Shell Collaborate on nitrogen emissions study
23-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Sound Agriculture and Shell New Energies US (Shell) have collaborated to launch a feasibility study to measure the economic and environmental impact of reducing agriculture-related nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions.
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PepsiCo, N-Drip partner to provide water-saving, crop-enhancing benefits to farmers in India
17-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
PepsiCo India and N-Drip, manufacturer of an innovative gravity-powered micro-irrigation system, have announced a partnership, as a lead-up to World Water Day 2022, to help farmers in India adopt game-changing technology in water efficiency.
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Dubai based agrochem firm AgFarm enters Indian market
15-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
It all started with a dream; a dream to help the retailers, dealers and farmers in India and abroad in getting the right deal for their agrochemical related needs. At the young age of 21 years Vaman Alawadhi, a young entrepreneur with a burning passion to craft his own niche in the agro inputs sector, along with his partner Sandeep Chauhan founded 'AgFarm'.
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Patanjali backed Ruchi Soya FPO to open on March 24
12-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Diversified FMCG and FMHG focused company, Ruchi Soya will launch its follow-on public offer (FPO) on March 24, the company said in its filing on the exchanges on March 11, 2022.
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Origin Agritech sets up a new subsidiary to expand its nutritional corn production
12-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Origin Agritech Ltd an agriculture technology company, announced that the company established a new subsidiary in Hainan island to expand the capacity of nutrition enhanced corn production.
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Cropin announces three new executive leadership appointments
10-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Cropin, a leading global ag-ecosystem intelligence provider announced the appointment of three executive leaders in a move to strengthen its leadership team and support the company’s continued growth and execution of its strategic priorities.
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ICTforAg 2022 global conference on digital agriculture to be held from March 9-10
08-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The ICTforAg 2022 conference will take place virtually on March 9-10, 2022, and convene leading stakeholders from the agri-tech and agri-food ecosystems across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
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Syngenta India appoints Susheel Kumar as MD and country head
08-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agricultural firm Syngenta India recently announced an appointment of Susheel Kumar as the new country head and managing director of the company, according to a media report.
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Bayer announces changes in Executive Leadership Team of Crop Science division
04-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Bayer recently announced changes in the leadership team of its Crop Science division, with Kelly Gast assuming the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from Michael A. Schulz, effective 1 April 2022.
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Shakti Pumps bags award for its micro smart pump innovation funded under low carbon technology project
03-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Shakti Pumps (India) Limited, India's leading manufacturer of energy-efficient pumps and motors has been awarded for the Innovation of Micro Smart Pump, a highly efficient submersible helical pump solution it has developed.
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Best Agrolife acquires another patent for herbicidal composition
02-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Best Agrolife Limited (BAL), a leading agrochemical company in India, on Friday announced that it has received one more patent for herbicidal composition of haloxyfop, imazethapyr, and chlorimuron, likely to emerge as an effective one-shot solution to protect soyabean crops from the attack of narrow-leaved weeds, broadleaved weeds, and sedges.
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Corteva introduces technology driven crop protection solutions to farmers
28-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Aligned with its commitment to provide agronomic support to help farmers increase their productivity and profitability, Corteva Agriscience, the global agriculture company, introduced ‘Udayan – Tarakki ka Naya Savera’- an integrated farmer engagement program. Udayan program is focused to establish and nurture a relationship with Corteva’s customers and channel partners.
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Rhiti Group, EST Global collaborate to provide new-age agriTech solutions
25-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Rhiti Group has announced collaboration with EST Global Inc., a leading FinTech company based in the Boston Cambridge MIT ecosystem working towards investing in FinTech solutions and bringing financial inclusion.
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ReshaMandi strengthens its leadership team
23-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
ReshaMandi, a B2B marketplace digitizing the natural fiber supply chain, strengthens its leadership team by appointing Abhishek Kumar as SVP - Marketing and Subramanya Srikant as Head Of Human Resources.
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Otipy appoints Amresh Kumar as Chief Product Officer
12-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Otipy, India’s first community group buying platform for fresh produce, today announced the appointment of Amresh Kumar as Chief Product Officer.
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Post Budget 2022-23: Reactions from industries
04-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
In order to bring various voices of companies about the 2022-23 budget to our readers, AgriTimes is clubbing out all the views and points raised by agriculture & allied sectors in this article.
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Dharmaj Crop Guard to raise INR 250 Cr to INR 300 Cr via IPO
29-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agrochemicals company, Dharmaj Crop Guard Limited, engaged in the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing of a wide range of agro chemical formulations such as insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulator, micro fertilizers and antibiotic to the B2C and B2B customers has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) for its initial public offering (IPO).
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Stellapps wins National Startup Award 2021 in animal husbandry sector
22-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Stellapps Technologies won the National Startup Award 2021 by #StartupIndia in the Animal Husbandry sector for its effort in digitizing the dairy sector in India.
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Bayer invites global researchers to submit novel crop protection compounds through new Testing4Ag program
15-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Bayer has announced the launch of Testing4Ag, a new program which allows research scientists from around the world to submit novel chemistries to Bayer for testing in hopes of identifying potential new modes of action to control fungal diseases, insect pests, or weeds.
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Cargill opens first Food Innovation Center in India
10-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ramping up its Research & Development (R&D) focus, Cargill today opened the Cargill Innovation Center in Gurugram, Haryana, to develop innovative solutions that address food and beverage (F&B) market trends.
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Modi Naturals forays into ethanol manufacturing, plans to invest INR 250 Cr
26-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.
In line with the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi’s vision & roadmap for the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) program with a target of 20 percent blending by 2025, Modi Naturals Limited has decided to establish an Ethanol Plant in the state of Chhattisgarh.
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Farm asset management firm Hosachiguru unveils their 20th managed farm plot
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Hosachiguru’s ‘Sambrahma Farms’ offers a hassle-free and cost-effective option to experience farm life. Buyers can choose from well-curated farm plots that are secure and sustainably managed.
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Rodrigo Santos named member of the Board of Management, Bayer AG, and President of the Crop Science division
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Supervisory Board of Bayer AG has appointed Rodrigo Santos (48) to the company’s Board of Management and the position of President of the Crop Science division, effective January 1, 2022.
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Alltech publishes white paper focused on organic trace minerals enhancing mineral bioavailability through chelation
21-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
For more than 40 years, Alltech has focused on scientific research to provide solutions and products for the global animal health industry. This focus has continued with the publication of a white paper entitled, “Organic Trace Minerals: Enhancing mineral bioavailability through chelation” by Dr Richard Murphy, director of research at Alltech.
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Mahindra release Krish-e Suite mobile apps, announces Manoj Bajpayee as brand ambassador
18-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
Krish-e, Mahindra’s new Farming as a Service (FaaS) business has announced the release of Krish-e App & Krish-e Nidaan apps with the launch of its first ever digital video commercial (DVC) film.
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Kirloskar's i-Land to convert organic waste into compost
03-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
In line with its philosophy of making sustainability even more of a priority under its new ‘Limitless’ vision, Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL) has introduced the Kirloskar i-Land – a fully automated organic waste composter that blends biotechnology and intelligent engineering to convert organic waste from homes and commercial spaces into compost.
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Shakti Pumps completes North Eastern Region's first high-altitude solar pumps project
09-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.
Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd, the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of solar pumps and motorized pumps has announced the successful installation and commissioning of North Eastern Region's 1st high-altitude Solar Pumps Project in Mizoram.
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Former NABARD Chairman Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala joins Arya's Board as Independent Director
21-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Arya, India's leading Agritech player, has appointed Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala as a non-executive independent director of the company.
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Agritech startup Agdhi bags biotechnology ignition grant
18-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agdhi, an agritech start-up, announced that the company has been awarded the Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) which is a flagship program by BIRAC.
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Otipy appoints Pranit Arora as Senior Vice President - Growth and Marketing
28-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Otipy, India’s first community group buying platform for fresh produce, today announced the appointment of Pranit Arora as Senior Vice President - Growth and Marketing.
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Rallis India consolidated revenues up by 11.7% at INR 741 crores during Q1 of 2021-22
22-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise and a leading player in the Indian Agri inputs industry announced that it has recorded an increase in consolidated revenue of over 11.7 percent at INR 741 crore for the first quarter ended 30 June 2021.
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DRMR signs MoU for licensing of rapeseed mustard hybrid with Advanta, UPL
30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Bharatpur, Rajasthan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Advanta and UPL Limited, Hyderabad for the non-exclusive licensing of rapeseed mustard hybrid - NRCHB-506 recently.
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Superplum introduces innovative cold chain solution in India
12-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Superplum, an Indian start-up backed by some of Silicon Valley's most notable names, introduces its innovative cold chain solution for fresh produce, the Fresherator.
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NCML name changed to National Commodities Management Services Limited
11-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
India's largest private-sector agriculture post-harvest management company, erstwhile National Collateral Management Services Limited (NCML), has announced that the company will begin operating under a new name - National Commodities Management Services Limited, effective immediately.
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Arun Raste take charge of NCDEX as MD & CEO
07-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Arun Raste today took charge as Managing Director and CEO of the country's leading agri-commodity bourse National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX).
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Omnivore rope in ex-NABARD chairman Dr Harsh Bhanwala as senior advisor
02-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Omnivore, India’s leading agritech venture capital firm has announced that Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala will become a Senior Advisor from 1 June 2021.
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Ashish Dobhal appointed new UPLs' India Regional Director
31-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd., a leader in global food systems and sustainable agriculture solutions, has announced the appointment of Ashish Dobhal as the Regional Director for India region.
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CropIn announces strategic partnership with Africa based BETA computers
29-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
CropIn announces a strategic partnership with the Nigerian-based IT solution provider, BETA Computers. Latter serve a variety of clients, from small to medium-sized companies to major multinational firms, and helps them achieve long-term, sustainable success for varied sectors of businesses.
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Agribazaar brings agri-mandi to the farmer's doorstep
26-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agribazaar, India’s premier online agri-trading company recently announced the successful launch of its Village Fulfillment Center (VFC) across the two states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
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DSM launches intelligent sustainability service to environmental footprint & profitability of animal protein production
10-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, has launched Sustell — a first-of-its-kind intelligent sustainability service that delivers accurate, simple, and actionable farm-level solutions – to improve the environmental footprint and profitability of animal protein production.
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Illumina Launches New Wheat Barley Array
10-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Wheat is a vital food crop, ranking third in global crop production, with more than 760 million tons being produced annually. Barley is another important crop with uses in animal feed and beverage production and is gaining popularity in human diets.Wheat (and barley) researchers and breeders need a genomic analysis tool that enable comparison across diverse varieties and globally diverse germplasm collections.
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Bayer's support to smallholder farmers partnership model recognized by United Nations
08-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Better Life Farming (BLF), Bayer’s multi-stakeholder global partnership model, received a commendation honor at the fifth edition of the United Nations Economic Cooperation and Integration (UNECE) International Public Private Partnerships (PPP’s) Forum as part of its 2021 Build Back Better Infrastructure Awards.
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National Commodity Clearing Limited board reconstituted
07-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
National Commodity Clearing Limited (NCCL) is pleased to announce the reconstitution of its Governing Board of Directors with the appointment of two new Public Interest Directors and the reappointment of two existing Public Interest Directors for a term of 3 years, as approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
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Sid’s Farm launches natural paneer
04-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Sid’s farm, the Telangana based Modern Dairy Brand has launched natural paneer as one of its key offerings in the list of value-added products aimed to provide quality food and ingredients to the customers.
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NCDEX agri-derivatives turnover jumps 316% at INR 2905 Cr
04-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Retaining the leadership in India’s agri-derivatives market, National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX) has posted an all-round increase in its operations in April 2021 with market share crossing 80 percent during the month. The performance shows a strong resilience to the disruptions in the agri-ecosystem due to the Pandemic.
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NCDEX appoints Arun Raste as new MD & CEO
25-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the appointment of Arun Raste as the new MD & CEO of India’s leading agri commodity exchange National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX) for a period of 5 years.
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Corteva Agriscience establishes an ecosystem to help women farmers become self-reliant
24-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA), the global agriculture company is working towards establishing an ecosystem of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO) in multiple states across India including Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Bihar.
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Rallis India’s consolidated PAT up by 24% at INR 229 Cr for FY21
23-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise and a leading player in the Indian crop protection industry announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended 31 March, 2021.
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Barry Callebaut opens its new chocolate factory in Maharashtra
11-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Barry Callebaut Group, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, announced the official opening of its new chocolate and compound manufacturing facility, located in Baramati, Maharashtra state.
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Clover goes D2C with the launch of new brand Deep Rooted.Co
25-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
One of the fastest-growing agri-tech start-ups, Clover launched its direct-to-consumer brand "Deep Rooted.Co" with a consumer app available as “Deep Rooted" on the Andriod and iOS platform.
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New ruminant meta-analysis from Alltech addresses protein challenges, carbon footprint and profitability
18-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
The tightening of global protein supplies is creating uncertainty for producers and the feed industry alike as to where this year’s protein supply will come from. Add to that the ever-increasing pressure on producers to meet the growing global demand for milk and meat while also reducing their environmental impact and remaining financially viable.
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Mahindra launches Krish-e champion awards
06-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector, India’s leading tractor manufacturer and part of the USD 19.4 billion Mahindra Group announced the winners of the inaugural Krish-e Champion Awards on 30 January 2021.
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SIETZ inaugurates manufacturing plant for SOILTECH brand agricultural implements
30-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
SIETZ technologies India Pvt Ltd, today commenced operations at its newly upgraded manufacturing plant at Prithla Industrial Area in Haryana expanding its capacity to manufacture wider range of its farm implement portfolio under SOILTECH brand.
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Citymandi unveils Uber-ized" mobile mart model under Aatmanirbhar Bharat
27-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
In an effort to fructify the AatmaNirbhar model of the government, Citymandi is launching 100 mobile marts in Uber model. The mobile marts powered with unique technology solutions are an attempt to solve the last mile reach problem.
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UPL wins the Best Patent Portfolio Award in the CII- Industrial IP Awards 2020
12-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd. has won the Sixth CII Industrial Intellectual Property Awards aimed at recognizing and celebrating enterprises that have embraced IP generation and protection to fuel their business and economic growth.
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Trouw Nutrition opens animal feed plant in India
16-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Trouw Nutrition, the animal nutrition division of Dutch global company Nutreco has opened its technologically advanced, first-of-a-kind greenfield project in Jadcherla (Hyderabad), India.
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NCDEX to re-launch Gur Futures from Dec 15
14-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
India’s leading agri commodity exchange, National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) has announced that it will re-launch the Gur Futures contract, adding one more product to its diversified agri commodities portfolio.
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Indian Agri-tech startup, Arya Collateral showcases their expertise at 16th Philippine National Corn Congress
04-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Agri-tech startup in the post-harvest solutions domain, Arya Collateral participated in Philippine’s 16th edition of National Corn Congress (PNCC) recently.
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BASF to acquire innovative melon breeding company ASL
06-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
BASF has formally agreed to acquire ASL, one of the most innovative melon breeding companies in the world, to continue expanding its position as a preferred partner in the fruit and vegetable value chain.
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Sonalika delivers 19,000 tractors in October 2020, post the highest ever record
02-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
On the back of unprecedented growth experienced in the first half of the current fiscal, Sonalika Tractors, one of India’s leading tractor manufacturer has clocked a recorded delivery of 19,000 tractors in a month and 15,218 in production in Oct 2020 – Highest ever done by the company in a month.
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Agritech startup Freshokartz raises USD 1.4 Million in pre-series round
30-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Freshokartz Agri Products Pvt. Limited, a premier Agri-tech startup has received USD $1.4 Million (INR 10 Crore) pre-series A funding from Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund (RVCF) and AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds to finance its rapid technology rollout while scaling its operations as a provider of premier technology-enabled omnichannel supply chain optimizing solutions along with agronomy advisory and output linkages.
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DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences sets an example for sustainable palm oil
22-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
As part of its campaign to advance the responsible production of palm oil, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) recently published over 30 case studies documenting industry efforts to transition to 100 percent sustainable palm oil.
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Rallis India post INR 83 crore net profit in Q2
20-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise and a leading player in the Indian agri-inputs industry has announced that it has posted a net profit of INR 83 crore for the second quarter ended 30 September 2020.
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INI Farms enters fresh fruit ecommerce segment with Kimaye
16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
INI Farms, India's leading farm to home ag-tech fruit brand announced its entry into e-commerce through the launch of Kimaye.com.
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Corteva Agriscience introduces technology, sustainability initiatives for corn farmer across five states
13-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA), the global agriculture company today said that it has undertaken several initiatives to enable corn crop mechanization and empower farmers which, in the first year of implementation, helped to improve yield with less water usage, reduced cost of cultivation and, critically, increased farmer incomes.
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Bayer launches high-yielding corn hybrid seed for Bihar farmers
12-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Bayer Crop Science, a leading player in Indian agriculture has launched DKC 9188, a high-yielding hybrid corn seed for progressive corn farmers in Bihar. With DKC 9188, farmers can look forward to higher yields of superior quality corn in the upcoming Rabi season.
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Axis Bank partners with Bayer’s Better Life Farming initiative in India
25-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector bank has joined Bayer’s Better Life Farming initiative in India to provide enhanced and holistic financial solutions to smallholder farmers and rural farming communities.
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Kellogg expands its partnership with Technoserve, to improve livelihoods of wheat farmers in Uttar Pradesh
08-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Kellogg Company and TechnoServe have announced the ‘Improving Livelihoods for Smallholder Farming Households in Uttar Pradesh’ program for the economic empowerment of smallholder wheat farmers in five districts of Uttar Pradesh, a state that contributes significantly to India’s total agricultural output.
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Mahindra launches precision potato planting machinery for farmers
08-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES has today announced the launch of its new advanced Precision Potato Planting machinery, the new PlantingMaster Potato +.
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WayCool gets INR 85 lakh grant from Dutch Development Bank FMO
24-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, has allocated a grant of INR 85 lakh to WayCool Foods, for procurement and distribution of dual-purpose PPE kits and enablement of on-site Soil testing to farmers.
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Kishor Rungta assumed charge as chairman of Fertilisers Association of India, Southern Region
20-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Kishor Rungta chairman and managing director of the Fertilizers And Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT) has assumed charge as Chairman of Fertilisers Association of India, Southern Region (FAI SR).
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Tata Steel’ Nest-In launches India’s first smart warehouse for onion storage
04-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Nest-In, Tata Steel’s modular construction solutions brand, has launched a revolutionary onion storage solution ‘AgroNest’ that is aimed at reducing spoilage of the onions to half of its current level.
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Bharti AXA launches crop insurance campaign Maharashtra, Karnataka
28-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to promote crop insurance among farmers, Bharti AXA General Insurance has launched its crop insurance campaign ‘Bohot Zaroori Hai’ for farmers in Maharashtra and Karnataka to encourage them about their yield protection and financial security.
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Launch of options in goods a timely step, says NCDEX CEO
27-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Terming the launch of Options in Goods a ‘timely step’, National Commodity Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) MD & CEO Vijay Kumar expressed confidence that bringing in the three Options contracts shall go hand in hand with the goals envisaged by the recently announced unprecedented Agri reforms.
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NCDEX to launch three feed, Industrial grade commodities option from July 27
21-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), India’s leading agricultural commodity exchange has announced the launch of Options in Goods contracts on Rapeseed – Mustard Seed, Wheat and Maize –Feed/Industrial Grade.
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IFFCO enters into urban gardening business with new product range
20-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Co-operative giant IFFCO subsidiary, AquaGT has announced that it has forayed into urban gardening by product range to assist the urban enthusiasts with useful, effective and easy to use products, under the brand name of IFFCO Urban Gardens.
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IFFCO registers highest ever net profit of INR 1005 Cr during 2019-20 FY
19-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
World’s largest fertilizer cooperative IFFCO has recorded highest ever net profit after tax (PAT) at INR 1005 crore for 2019-20 financial year ended 31 March 2020.
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NCDEX revises compensation to INR 5 lakh under Investor Protection Fund
14-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
With an objective of compensating investors in the event of defaulter’s assets not being sufficient to meet the admitted claims of investors, NCDEX which has established an Investor Protection Fund (IPF) has revised it compensation to INR 5 lakh.
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Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore order three shipment of fertilizers, posts INR 976 Cr profit for 2019-20 FY
10-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) a PSU under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has placed purchase orders for import of three shipments of fertilizers. Out of this, two shipments have already arrived.
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New Holland Agriculture celebrates 125 years of farmers service
09-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The values and vision of New Holland’s founders are the beating heart of the brand to this day, as it celebrates 125 years at the farmers’ side, providing the support they needed at all times, constantly investing and innovating so they would have the products, technologies and services to farm efficiently, sustainably and profitably.
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Arya Collateral Warehousing Services raises debt funding from responsAbility
01-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Arya Collateral Warehousing Services, one of India’s leading post-harvest agricultural services companies has raised debt funding from responsAbility, one of the leading impact investment funds in return of non-convertible debentures (NCDs).
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Post-harvest agri startup Aryadhan Financial Solutions disburse INR 100 Cr loan
29-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Aryadhan Financial Solutions Pvt Ltd, the financing arm of post-harvest Agri startup Arya has crossed the book size of Rs.100 Crores.
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Stellapps receives technology pioneer award from World Economic Forum
17-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Stellapps, the Bengaluru based market leader in the Indian dairy tech space, was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of the World Economic Forum’s “Technology Pioneers”.
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Bayer partners with ITC e-Choupal 4.0 to sell crop protection products
17-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Bayer CropScience Limited is partnering with ITC Limited’s Agri Business Division to extend the reach of its Crop Protection products through ITC’s e-Choupal 4.0 platform.
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NCDEX introduces nation’s first monsoon index
16-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
India's leading agricultural commodity Exchange, National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) has launched two national-level rainfall-based indices that would track the systematic rainfall movement in the country.
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EID Parry post 29% increase in EBIDTA for 2019-20 fiscal year
12-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
India's one of the leading manufacturers of sugar, EID Parry (India) Limited has reported an increase in earnings before depreciation, interest, taxes and exceptional items (EBITDA) by 29% at INR 2016 crore, as compared to INR 1558 crore posted during the 2018-19 financial year.
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Dwarikesh Sugar net profit drop to INR 73.45 crore in FY2019-20
11-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Dwarikesh Sugar Industries Ltd has recorded a drop in net profit for the fiscal year 2019-20 at INR 73.45 crore, as compared to INR 95.11 crore posted in FY 2018-19.
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Dhanuka Agritech posts 25.66% PAT growth at INR 141.47 crore during 2019-20
10-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Haryana based leading agrochemicals formulation company, Dhanuka Agritech Limited (BSE: 507717; NSE: DHANUKA) has recorded a net profit of INR 141.47 crore for fiscal year 2019-20.
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UPL proposes to issue 10 year US denominated notes, eyeing buy back 2021 bonds
09-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Due to COVID-19 crisis, UPL Corporation Limited, Mauritius is considering issue of 10 year US$ denominated notes.
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White Organic Agro to expand business in Maharashtra
09-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Mumbai based company working in organic farming space, White Organic Agro Limited (BSE: 513713) has decided to expand its business of organic vegetables and fruits in Maharashtra.
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Lasa Supergenerics Q4 net profit up by 243.33%
08-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Lasa Supergenerics Limited (BSE: 540702; NSE: LASA) has registered a whopping 243.33 percent growth in net profit at INR 2.58 crore for the fourth quarter ended 31 March 2020, as compared to the same Q4 last fiscal year.
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EID Parry offloads 5.85 million shares in Coromandel International
04-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Coromandel International Limited has informed the stock exchange that E.I.D. - Parry (India) Limited (EID Parry) has sold 58,50,000 equity shares of the Company through open market at a price of INR 629.1910 per share.
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Karuturi Global EOI under bankruptcy law extended till June 20
04-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Bangalore based floritech company, Karuturi Global expression of interest (EOI) under the under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) which was initially issued on 13 February 2020 has again extended till 20 June 2020.
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Shree Renuka Sugars to raise USD 300 MN through ECBs
04-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to meet working capital of the company, Shree Renuka Sugars Limited has decided to raise USD $300 million (INR 2300 crore) through external commercial borrowings (ECBs) from Wilmar Sugar Holdings Pte Ltd.
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Utkal Tubers appoints agri food industry veteran Vinod Bhat as CEO
29-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Zephyr Peacock backed potato seeds company, Utkal Tubers, has announced the appointment of Vinod Bhat as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
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Hindustan Insecticides gearing up locust control pesticide to Iran
25-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Despite logistics and other challenges posed by Covid 19 lockdown HIL (india) Limited a public sector undertaking under Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertlizers has ensured timely production and supply of pesticides for farming community.
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Godrej Agrovet Q4 net profit down by 42.65%
20-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
India leading animal feed and agribusiness company, Godrej Agrovet has reported a drop in consolidated net profit by 42.65% at INR 69.20 crore for the fourth quarter ended 31 March 2020 due to higher expenses.
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Intello Labs raises $5.9M to digitize quality in fresh produce
19-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Intello Labs has announced that it has raised a INR 45 crore (USD $5.9 million) in a Series A round led by Saama Capital, alongside global agritech funds GROW, SVG Ventures THRIVE
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CNH Industrial’s STEYR Konzept wins MUSE design award 2020
13-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
CNH Industrial N.V’s, a premium short-liner agricultural brand STEYR has been awarded with the prestigious Platinum Award in the 2020 MUSE Design Awards Competition in the Concept Design category
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Nitin Gadkari asks agro, fishing and forest MSMEs to use local raw material
12-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to promote local raw materials, Indian minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Road Transport and Highways has emphasized on exploring agro MSME, fishing MSMEs, and forest MSMEs for manufacturing products using local raw material.
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Indian fertilizer company eyeing big orders from African countries
12-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Despite enormous logistic and other challenges posed by COVID-19 lockdown, Hindustan Insecticides Limited (India) is making all efforts to ensure adequate supply of insecticides to farmer community in the country and at the same time eyeing big export orders of DDT from African countries.
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Rallis India consolidated net profit up by 19% for FY 2019-20
06-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India has announced that it consolidated net profit for fiscal year 2019-20 has been recorded a growth of 19% at INR 184 crore, against INR 155 crore recorded during the same period last fiscal year.
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Ninjacart appeals citizens to buy from farms directly
30-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
With millions of farmers across the country left in the lurch, owing to the lockdown, Ninjacart - India’s largest fresh produce supply chain company has launched a Harvest The Farms initiative to help the farmers.
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Rallis India resumes operations at Lote, Ankleshwar and Dahej plants
28-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India has resumed operations at its plants located at Lote, Ankleshwar, and Dahej effective April 27, 2020, after completing critical maintenance jobs which could be taken up by advancing the annual shutdown
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JustMyRoots launches 24 hrs delivery service of fresh produce in Mumbai
24-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Looking at the hardship faced by Mumbai citizens due to severe COVID19 crisis, Interstate perishable food delivery company, JustMyRoots.com have launched 24 hrs delivery service in Mumbai
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FSII members pledge INR 9 crores for COVID 19 relief measures
24-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) along with its members have pledge now pledged donations of over Rs 9 cr for fighting COVID19, also known as Corona virus.
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National Fertilizers assures adequate supply of fertilizers to farmer during CONVID-19 lockdown
14-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
India government-owned fertilizer company, National Fertilizers Ltd has assured that adequate supply of fertilizers to farmer communities during National level lockdown due to COVID-19 in the country
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Godrej Jersey commences direct dairy deliveries to housing societies
13-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Creamline Dairy Products Limited (CDPL), subsidiary of Godrej Agrovet Limited has undertaken an initiative that will enable housing societies to directly order essential food items under their Jersey portfolio
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Sonalika Tractors sells 100,000 tractor during 2019-20 fiscal year
06-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
India’s fastest growing tractor company, Sonalika Tractors has aanounced that it sales of tractors has crossed 100,000 for the financial year ended 31 March 2020
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Japanese firm Kubota Corporation acquires 10% stakes in Escorts Group
04-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to create one of the largest Indo-Japan agriculture collaboration aligned to make In India, Kubota Corporation will acquire 10% equity stake, on a post capital reduction basis, in Escorts Group, India's second largest tractor manufacturer.
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UPL contributes INR 75 Crore to PM-CARES fund
03-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
India’s largest crop protection products manufacturer UPL Ltd., today pledged Rs. 75 Crore to PM-CARES Fund in assisting the government to fight against COVID-19.
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Ninjacart offers to supply fruits, vegetables at subsidized prices to orphanages, slums
03-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
In the wake of the COVID -19 pandemic and the shortage of food essentials such as fruits and vegetables; Ninjacart - India’s largest fresh food supply chain company, announced the provision of essential food items to Orphanages, Old Age homes and Slum areas at subsidized rates, which will be much lesser than the on-going market rates.
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Corteva Agriscience launches Brevant seed to rice farmers in India
20-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
Global agriculture company, Corteva Agriscience expanded its Brevant seed range to offer rice farmers in India better access to the company's trusted hybrid seed portfolio.
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Indian cricketer invest in Mahindra backed MeraKisan
11-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
MeraKisan Private Ltd., a part of the USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group, and a prominent player in the organic agri business market, with a focus on avant-garde organic food supply chains, today announced its partnership with Ajinkya Rahane, Vice-Captain of the Indian Test Cricket team.
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NCDEX maintains its leadership position in Agri-Derivatives market
10-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.
The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), maintained its leadership position in the month of January with its significant performance in the agri-commodities segment.
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Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers posts USD 20 MN net profit during 2018-19
25-Sep-2019 - 0 Comments.
Indian government-owned net profit Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCF) has posted a net profit of USD 20 MN (INR 1.39 billion) during 2018-19 financial year
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DuPont Nutrition launches plant-based sausages, burger patties
21-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences announces the debut of naturally sourced GRINDSTED PLANT-TEX egg white replacement system for plant-based meat alternatives, suitable for anyone wanting to reduce their consumption of meat, and able to obtain a vegan claim.
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Alltech commits to Working Together for a Planet of Plenty
27-May-2019 - 0 Comments.
The Alltech Ideas Conference, Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech
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Murphy Oil sells its Malaysian palm oil business to PTT exploration for $2.12 BN
22-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.
Murphy Oil Corporation (Murphy) announced that a subsidiary has signed a sale and purchase agreement to divest the fully issued share capital of its two primary Malaysian subsidiaries, Murphy Sabah Oil Co., Ltd. and Murphy Sarawak Oil Co., Ltd., to a subsidiary of PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited
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Telangana chief secretary visits Corteva Agriscience’s Multi-Crop Research Centre
12-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.
Dr Shailendra Kumar Joshi, Chief Secretary of Telangana, visited the Multi-Crop Research Centre (MCRC) of Corteva Agriscience, the agriculture division of DowDupont, in Hyderabad today.
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BASF sign MoU with Adani to evaluate investment in acrylics value chain in Mundra
17-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
BASF SE, headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany and Adani Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the eve of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2019, to evaluate a major joint investment in the acrylics value chain
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Israeli firm signs five year agreement for potash supply with Indian Potash Limited
27-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
ICL, a leading global specialty minerals and specialty chemicals company announced that it signed, for the first time, a five-year supply agreement with Indian Potash Limited
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Bayer outlines its vision for the future of agriculture
10-Oct-2018 - 0 Comments.
Joined by farming stakeholders, academia, NGOs and industry experts from around the globe, Bayer outlined its vision for the future of agriculture today, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, sustainability and digital transformation to help ensure the world’s rapidly growing population can be fed without starving the planet
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Bayer encourages Argentine farmers to a sustainable soybean production
01-Oct-2018 - 0 Comments.
Bayer is committed to further promoting sustainability in agriculture. In September, Bayer Argentina launched the Certification Training for Red Dorados initiative, which aims to collaboratively mobilize distributors and producers to certify their soybean production
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Bayer partners with Genedata to digitalize Crop Science Research and Development
28-Sep-2018 - 0 Comments.
Bayer and Genedata, a leading provider of advanced software solutions for life science research and development, today announced the extension of their long-term partnershi
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Bayer opens state-of-the-art seed processing facility in Ukraine
06-Sep-2018 - 0 Comments.
Bayer opened a state-of-the-art seed processing facility in Pochuiky, Zhytomyr region. The new facility is the largest of its kind in Ukraine, and one of the largest in Europ
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Deepak Fertilizers announces Q1 results
09-Aug-2018 - 0 Comments.
Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd (DFPCL) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 (Q1 FY19).
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Alltech Crop Science attains organic certification
28-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
Alltech Crop Science, the agronomic division of Alltech, has attained organic certification in North America for two of its naturally based products: Grain-Set and Agro-Mos
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SLCM bags Warehouse Excellence Awards 2018
25-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s agri services solutions provider with operations across India & Myanmar has won the Warehouse Excellence Awards 2018
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Bayer plans closing of Monsanto acquisition on June 7
05-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
Bayer plans to complete the acquisition of Monsanto on June, 7, following the receipt of all required approvals from regulatory authorities
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SLCM wins SCMPro Warehouse Awards 2018
19-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading agri services solutions provider with operations across India & Myanmar, has won the SCMPro Warehouse Awards 2018 in the ‘Best Agri Warehouse’ category for bringing in the best practices in warehousing into India
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Dow to expand propionic acid facility in Texas
14-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.
Dow Industrial Solutions, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, announced plans to expand its propionic acid facility in Texas City, Texas to meet rising global demand
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Alltech opens office in Cambodia
17-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
Cambodia has experienced the largest percentage of growth in GDP among Southeast Asian countries
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BASF signs distribution agreement with Avitech Nutrition
17-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
BASF has also entered into a Distribution Agreement with Avitech Nutrition Pvt. Ltd., a leader in the field of animal nutrition in India, with expertise in feed additives
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SLCM Group bags CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2017
25-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading agri services solutions provider having operations across India & Myanmar, has been conferred with CII Industrial Innovation Award 2017 at the 7th Industrial Innovation Summit presented by Niti Aayog & organized by Confederation of Indian Industry
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#Bayer signs agreement to sell selected #crop science businesses to #BASF
17-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.
In light of the planned acquisition of Monsanto, Bayer has signed an agreement to sell selected crop science businesses to BASF for EUR 5.9 billion. The assets to be sold generated net sales of approximately EUR 1.3 billion in 2016.
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Bayer, Shanghai Institutes of Biological Sciences team up to enhance crop yields
09-Jun-2017 - 0 Comments.
Bayer has entered into a two-year research agreement with the Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences (SIBS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
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New label-friendly stabilizer supports natural, healthy image of plant-based beverages
07-Jun-2017 - 0 Comments.
DuPont Nutrition & Health (DuPont) announces that it has made it easier for beverage manufacturers to produce stable soy, almond and other plant-based drinks with a refreshing texture and a clean label.
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Alltech's Grain-Set get registration in India
21-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
Alltech Crop Science, the agronomic division of Alltech, has attained its first product registration in the Indian state of Karnataka. The company has registered Grain-Set IN, a micronutrient fertilizer based on amino acid and fermentation technology, for use on grain crops in the region.
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SLCM bags Global Logistics Excellence Award
19-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading Agri-logistics solutions Group, has been conferred with “Global Logistics Excellence Award” for “Supply Chain Disruptor Icon of the Year” for its disruption in the agri sector
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BASF’s biggest Asia Pacific R&D innovation campus inaugurated in India
03-Mar-2017 - 0 Comments.
BASF Group has inaugurated its new Innovation Campus Asia Pacific, located in Mumbai, India.
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SIMA 2017: KEENAN debuts its first self-propelled MechFiber machine in France
28-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
The introduction of the KEENAN MechFiber345SP, the first self-propelled machine in the KEENAN range, marks a new path for the company and one that has been long-awaited.
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DuPont Nutrition & Health reaches 100% certified sustainable palm oil emulsifiers
29-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
DuPont Nutrition & Health has completed its switch to 100% certified sustainable palm oil and palm oil derivatives used in its Global emulsifier production.
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DuPont announces launch of Danisco YO-MIX CURD Cultures for the Indian market
25-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
DuPont Nutrition & Health will address today’s consumer trends in the dairy space with innovative ingredient solutions at the 45th Dairy Industry Conference and International Trade Fair in Mumbai, Maharashtra from 16-18 February.
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BASF enters India crop protection market
24-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
Looking at immense scope in crop protection market, global chemical company, BASF has entered crop protection sector in India for rice.
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Monsanto shareholders approve merger with Bayer
13-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) has announced that todat at a special meeting, shareholders of the company approved the merger of Monsanto with a wholly owned subsidiary of Bayer Aktiengesellschaft.
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Bayer strengthens US animal health portfolio by acquiring Cydectin
08-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Bayer and Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) has announced that they have signed an agreement to acquire BIVI’s CYDECTIN bovine and ovine endectocide products in the United States.
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Alltech Crop Science stresses the importance of a healthy agribiome on World Soil Day
05-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Celebrated in several countries on Dec. 5, World Soil Day raises awareness about the importance of soil preservation and stimulates discussion on effective crop practices.
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Alltech collaborate with Tumen Shuvuut to enrich eggs in Mongolia
02-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Tumen Shuvuut, one of the two largest layer companies in Mongolia, will begin marketing selenium-enriched eggs made with Sel-Plex organic selenium to Mongolian consumers nationwide.
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Novel Immunostimulant adds value to bovine respiratory disease protocols
19-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
New study involving a novel immunostimulant reveals significant reductions in overall feedlot cattle mortality and demonstrates potential in reducing overall antibiotic use
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Sohan Lal Commodity bags Golden Peacock Award for Innovation
03-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management awarded with Golden Peacock Innovation Management Award
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KEENAN shows stronger growth after joining Alltech family
03-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
KEENAN has witnessed continued growth and strength thanks to Alltech’s global footprint and family of companies.
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Delacon appoints Stefan Hirtenlehner as Technical Communications Manager
28-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Austria based phytogenic feed additives producer, Delacon has announced that the 32-year-old Upper Austrian Dr. Stefan Hirtenlehner is now responsible for technical communications at Delacon.
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Milk Mantra bags Frost & Sullivan's New Product Launch of the Year Award
07-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Milk Mantra, India’s pioneering agri-food company, has clinched the 2016 Frost & Sullivan India Health & Wellness – New Product Launch (Fortified Beverages) of the Year Award for MooShake, the world’s first flavoured curcumin (turmeric) milkshakes.
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Escorts unveils 13 new tractors under its flagship brands
18-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to strengthens its position in international arena, India’s leading engineering conglomerates , Escorts Group has launched 13 new tractors under flagship brands Farmtrac, Powertrac, and Euroline Series.
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ITC acquires potato seed firm
25-Mar-2016 - 0 Comments.
India’s leading snacks producer, ITC Ltd has acquired the India unit of Australia-based agri-biotech company Technico Pty Ltd for $18.10 million.