Bayer organises a national conference to raise awareness on Nematodes among farmers

10-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.

Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of agriculture and healthcare, recently organised the first-ever national conference on ‘Plant Parasitic Nematodes’ in Bengaluru.

Bayer launches fellowship programme, ‘Medha’ to empower economically weaker students

30-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

Bayer in collaboration with Bhubaneshwar City Knowledge Innovation Cluster Foundation (BCKIC), an initiative by the office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, has launched a unique fellowship programme ‘Medha’, exclusively for students from the economically weaker sections. Under this fellowship, Bayer will support 125 research scholars in the field of agriculture and life sciences.

Walmart Foundation to invest over $3.5 mn on FPOs in Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal

28-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

Walmart Foundation today announced three new grants in the states of Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal with the aim to empower smallholder farmers through the Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) framework. 

Top 10 challenges facing Indian agriculture today

26-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture is a major contributor to the Indian economy, accounting for around 18 percent of the country's GDP and providing employment for around 50 percent of the population.

Top 16 opportunities in agriculture

25-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

The agriculture sector offers a wide range of opportunities for growth and development.

What is sustainable development in agriculture

23-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

Sustainable development in agriculture refers to the practice of farming in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Wholsum Foods rope in Akshaya Patra Foundation to bring millets to childrens plate 

01-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

Wholsum Foods Pvt Ltd, maker of millet-based children's food brand Slurrp Farm has partnered with the Akshaya Patra Foundation for a 'Food For All Children' program aimed at enabling children from all income backgrounds to benefit from nutrient-dense supergrains like millets and lentils.

Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture gets $500,000 grant from Walmart Foundation 

02-Dec-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition (TCI) is embarking on the next phase of its project to support smallholder farmers in India through the promotion of effective farmer producer organization (FPO) models.

FSII donates INR 20 lakh to Benefit Sharing Fund of Food and Agriculture Organisation

25-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) donated INR 20 lakh (USD 25000) to the Benefit Sharing Fund of Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) showing support for the work of the Benefit Sharing Fund.

Corteva Agriscience brings its Climate Positive Leaders Program to India

24-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Corteva Agriscience has announced the launch of its 2022 Climate Positive Leaders Program, in India.

CropLife India along with SAMETI conducts drone training program in West Bengal

21-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

CropLife India, a crop science company has conducted an awareness cum training program on ‘Application of Kisan Drone Technology in Agriculture’ throughout the State of West Bengal.

Tomar inaugurates DD Kisan Channel studio at Krishi Bhawan

03-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.

With the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the DD-Kisan channel has set up a studio at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.

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.

Bayer inks partnership with Asian University for Women on agribusiness

24-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Asian University for Women (AUW) and Bayer AG have announced that Bayer will fund the university education of sixteen AUW students through the Bayer Scholarship Program.

India to showcase agriculture, food processing potential at EXPO2020 Dubai

17-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

India will pitch to become the preferred sourcing partner for the global food processing industry during the fortnight at EXPO2020 Dubai and host various seminars and conferences to deliberate on ways to explore international collaborations and further strengthen its export potential.

Narendra Singh Tomar addresses 60th Convocation of ICAR-IARI

17-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently handed over awards and degrees to the 284 students, which includes 8 foreign students, of the Post Graduate School of ICAR-Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi.

India among top 10 countries producing 65% of global feed, finds 2022 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook

28-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

The 2022 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook was released recently highlighting global feed production survey data. The global COVID-19 pandemic has had major impacts on the agri-food sector, contributing to supply chain challenges and accelerating the adoption of new technology and environmental sustainability practices.

Unethical business practices by e-Commerce platforms, says All India Farmers Alliance

26-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

All India Farmers Alliance feels concerned about the reported unethical business practices being resorted to by certain ecommerce platforms.

A Letter to readers, supporters

02-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

Thank you all our readers and advertisers for supporting AgriTimes.co.in in 2021, though it was a tough year, a challenge lies ahead for all of us in 2022.

ICTforAg 2022 virtual conference scheduled from March 9 to 10, 2022

26-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.

The ICTforAg 2022 Conference will take place virtually from March 9 to 10, 2022, and convene the leading stakeholders from the agri-tech and agri-Food space across Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs).

Financing sustainable agriculture key to address climate change vulnerability: CFA Institute report

25-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has called for a concerted effort from Indian Banks, Venture capital (VC) investors, multilateral development institutions, and Indian policymakers, towards catalysing private capital for sustainable agriculture.

Pandemic is nothing, but climate change is going to be devastating, says Meghalaya forest minister

22-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Pandemic is nothing, but climate change is going to be devastating, said James Sangma, Cabinet Minister for Forest & Environment and Power, Meghalaya while delivering a keynote address virtually on Monday night on day one of the TiE Sustainability Summit 2021, on being organised by TiE Hyderabad.

You fix up soil and you can fix up everything: Sadhguru, Founder of Isha Foundation

21-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Speaking on Leverage Indian Traditions for Global Sustainability, on the day 2 of the ongoing TiE Sustainability Summit, the world's largest summit on sustainability by organized by TiE Hyderabad, Sadhguru, Founder of Isha Foundation said soil is very crucial to the environment.

Federation of Seed Industry, Alliance for Agri Innovation celebrates World Cotton Day

06-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

On World Cotton Day on 7 October, Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) and Alliance for Agri Innovation (AAI) celebrates the power of technology like Bt Cotton in making India the world’s leading producer.

Agri minister addresses sixth meeting with SCO member states to empower farmers

16-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Government of India has been taking several steps to develop innovative technologies and their dissemination from Lab to Land to empower rural youth, farmers, and farm women, the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar said in the 6th meeting of Agriculture Ministers of the member countries of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

India chairs BRICS to strengthen agro biodiversity for food and nutrition security

16-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Ministers of Agriculture of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa deliberated virtually on the theme “BRICS Partnership for Strengthening Agro Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Security”.

Dr U S Awasthi of IFFCO & Dr Deepak Shah of Sulphur Mills awarded ABSA Lifetime Achievement Awards

08-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

Dr U.S Awasthi, MD of IFFCO, the world's largest pesticides cooperative and Dr Deepak Shah, CMD of Sulphur Mills who is known as the Sulphur Man of India will be honoured with "ABSA Lifetime Achievement Awards for the years 2020 and 2021".

Hindustan Zinc partners with MPUAT to bring scientific practices that maximize livelihood opportunities for farmers

28-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), a leader in the sustainable mining industry has joined hands with Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT), the largest university for the agriculture and allied sector, and BAIF Livelihoods (Bharatiya Agro Industries Foundation), to expand its SAMADHAN program and impact more than 30,000 farmers across the state of Rajasthan.

Ambuja Cement Foundation launches QR code to digitalise training material for farmers

27-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

To streamline the learning process and ensure efficiency, Ambuja Cement Foundation launched a Quick Response (QR) platform. This digital platform included all training material and can be stored for a longer period of time.

CLFMA organizes webinar on maize, soybean market driving factors & price outlook 2021

16-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

CLFMA OF INDIA, the apex organization and the voice of the Country’s dynamic livestock industry in association with AGCON (a subsidiary of NCML) organized Webinar on Maize & Soybean Market Driving Factors & Price Outlook 2021 on July 9,2021.

Agri minister addresses a webinar for progress of small and medium farmers

13-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar said that the progress of small and medium farmers is the main aim of the government.

ISRO offers two free online courses with certificates on geospatial modelling, technology

11-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

ISRO is offering two free online courses on Geospatial Modelling and Geospatial Technology. Students and professionals can apply for the same and get certificates upon completion.

KVK organized national webinar to enhance farmers’ income on vegetable nutrition security

24-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tarn Taran Sahib, Punjab under the aegis of ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Ludhiana, Punjab organized a National Webinar on “Vegetables for Nutrition Security and Enhancing Farmers’ Income.”

Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute organises webinar to increase vegetable production in coastal areas

23-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

In commemoration of India's 75 years of Independence as Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav, ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa conducted webinar on VEGFAST technology to increase vegetable production in coastal regions recently.

Arya organizing training in mushroom cultivation for farmers across the country

18-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

India's leading post-harvest Agri-Tech player, Arya Collateral is organising a knowledge series for farmers across India as an outcome of their National Program 'Samvad 4 Safalta' organised earlier this year. The first session to be held on 22 June 2021 is training in Mushroom cultivation by expert Mushroom Cultivator Rajesh Singh.

National Cooperative Development Corporation, NAFSCOB join hands for capacity development of cooperative banks

17-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

To give further boost to the MoU between National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) and National Federation of State Cooperative Banks Ltd (NAFSCOB), the dedicated training academy for cooperatives, the Laxmanrao Inamdar National Academy for Cooperative Research and Development (LINAC) launched a five-day online training programme on Project Formulation and Appraisal Techniques.

Bayer announces extended support and relief measures for India’s fight against COVID-19

10-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

Bayer is a global life sciences company present in India for over 125 years. Today, it announced an extension of its COVID-19 relief measures to local communities, healthcare workers, businesses and employees.

India Pulses and Grains Association & AUSTRADE to co-host chickpeas, lentils webinar on May 13

08-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the nodal body for India's pulses trade and industry will be hosting a CHICKPEAS AND LENTILS WEBINAR under the aegis of 'THE IPGA KNOWLEDGE SERIES' at 3.30 pm IST on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

NCDEX gets 41 FPOs registration as clients, trade over 3000 metric tonnes of agri commodities

25-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

In order to facilitate farmers with more avenues to sell their crops, NCDEX consistent efforts is now getting results after over 41 FPOs registered on their platform trader over 3000 tonnes of food grains.

Social media empowers farmers to make judicious decisions, says Dr Shivendra Bajaj of Federation of Seed Industry of India

12-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

Social media has changed the way we think, comprehend and communicate, and it has not just restricted young people in urban pockets anymore but has penetrated deep into rural areas as well.

India Pulses & Grains Association to host 3rd National Pulses Seminar from February 10-11

15-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the nodal body for India's pulses trade and industry will be hosting the 3rd National Pulses Seminar on February 10 & 11, 2021 to coincide with the 5th World Pulses Day which will be celebrated on 10 February 2021.

Islamic Development Bank, International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation hold a webinar on agritech, digital supply chain

27-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (Agriculture Division) in collaboration with IsDB Group Business Forum (THIQAH) jointly held a live webinar entitled “The Role of AgriTech in Food Security & Sustainability”to discuss sustainable climate-smart agricultural technologies for achieving food and nutrition security.

India has a robust agriculture, rural economy, says Narendra Singh Tomar

16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Food Processing Industries, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj today virtually inaugurated India - International Food & Agri Week being organized from 16th to 22nd October 2020.

4th India Agricultural Outlook Forum 2020 webinar inaugurated by Parshottam Rupala

15-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

The two-day ‘4th India Agricultural Outlook Forum 2020’ webinar started in Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi today. Union Minister of State for Agriculture, Parshottam Rupala in his special address appreciated the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture for organizing the ‘4th Indian Agricultural Outlook Forum 2020’ at this crucial time.

India Pulses and Grains Association hosts webinar on Kharif Crop Outlook 2020-21 season

29-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the nodal body for India's pulses trade and industry, hosted THE IPGA KNOWLEDGE SERIES WEBINAR ON KHARIF CROP OUTLOOK with over 900 participants from across 30 countries.

Corteva partners with governments, local communities to ensure health and safety of farmers during the pandemic

25-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Keeping in line with its sustainability goal to help the farming communities thrive, global agriculture company, Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA) has partnered with local governments and non-profit organizations in India to ensure the health and safety of farmers during the pandemic.

Dig Deep and Plough Wide – The AgriCommunications revolution is here

18-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

An idea born out of curiosity and isolation, the Creative Sandbox provides an online platform to highlight creativity in communications through discussions uncovering industry-specific approaches to navigating this ‘new normal.’

Unlocking, reforms spur recovery in agri-trade as food inflation nears double-digit

14-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Amid uncertain economic picture, Indian agricultural sector, being viewed by most economist as a sole sweet spot in the Pandemic-hit three-trillion-dollar economy, seems to be rising to the expectations. if the robust recovery since last couple of months is any indication.

PM inaugurates college, administration buildings of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University through video conferencing

03-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the College and Administration Buildings of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, UP through video conferencing. He interacted with the students of the University.

LPU’s agriculture student bags biggest scholarship worth INR 1.3 crore from Australian National University

24-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

In a first for agriculture education in India, Sumant Bindal, an M.Sc. Agriculture (Genetics & Plant Breeding) student of Lovely Professional University (LPU), has bagged a fully-paid scholarship worth INR 1.3 crore from Australian National University (ANU).

Pan-IIT’s Global e-conclave concludes on a high note; focuses on re-imagining Agriculture, food security & livelihood

22-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

The final leg of the three-week Pan-IIT’s Global E-conclave concluded with key solutions and strategies to embark on as the country gets into recovery mode from the impact of the pandemic.

Benefits of contract farming must reach the small farmers, says Narendra Singh Tomar

16-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of agriculture & farmers’ welfare Narendra Singh Tomar has lauded the efforts of agricultural scientists of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and said that ICAR and KVK scientists also have to ensure that the benefits of contract farming should reach the small farmers.

AgriBazaar hosts webinar on Landmark Reforms in Indian Agriculture to discuss the changes in the agricultural space

30-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

AgriBazaar, India’s largest Online Agri-Trading Marketplace, held a global webinar titled ‘Landmark Reforms in Indian Agriculture’.

Food-AgTech platform ThinkAg hosts a Roundtable of CEOs discussing future trends in the sector

30-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

ThinkAg, a food and AgTech platform held its first CEO Roundtable on 26 June discussing trends in the Indian Agriculture and Food sector expected in this decade.

Industry welcomes government agriculture reforms under Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative

16-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

With the government announcing initiatives during the COVID 19 crisis, the industry has welcomed the steps taken to reform the agriculture & allied sector.

Agriculture Insurance Company looking for Management Trainees

28-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd., New Delhi is inviting application for Management Trainees, specializing in Remote Sensing and GIS with experience in working with software such as ArcGIS, ERDAS, SARSCAPE etc

AgriTimes partnering with Global Poultry Web Congress

26-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

As the world faces the threat of COVID 19 and no one knows when this will be over, to overcome this challenge that is facing the agriculture sector, AgriTimes partners with Global Poultry Web Congress

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.

COVID19: Impacts on Indian agriculture sector

18-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian governments have swung into actions since the Corona virus attack and the immediate challenges that COVID19 has posed to the farm sector and suggest mitigation measures to ensure a sustainable food system in the post-crisis period, writes ICRISAT authors, Dr Peter Carberry & Dr Arabinda Kumar Padhee

Manipur farmer growing vegetables using corrugated galvanized sheets

11-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

The vegetables seeds mostly are small in size. They are first sown in the nursery beds for better care and then transplanted in the fields

WTC Chandigarh to set up center of excellence for Food and Agriculture

10-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Considering the significance of Agro-business in Punjab, World Trade Center Association (WTCA) is mulling to establish a mechanism and the platform to facilitate technology transfer and knowledge exchange

Narendra Singh Tomar chairs meeting with state agriculture ministers to review relief steps for farmers

09-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar held a meeting with the States through Video Conferencing (VC) here recently

Swaraj offers standby tractor facility to help farmers amid Coronavirus

09-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

In the midst of the prevailing CONVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Swaraj Tractors has come forward to support the farming community with offering a standby tractor during the harvesting season

Indian agri minister inaugurates the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2020

01-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Narendra Singh Tomar has called for retention of talent in Agriculture. Inaugurating the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2020 recently, he said India has a vast pool of agricultural scientists and specialists graduating from universities every year.

SEAI signs MoU with Malaysia Palm Oil Board for producing palm oil in sustainable way

27-Sep-2019 - 0 Comments.

On the sidelines of Globoil conference held in Mumbai recently, The Solvent Extractors’ Association (SEA) of India signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and Global Sustainability support organisation-Solidaridad Network Asia Limited

India gets first awards show for tractors, farm implements

14-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.

In order to provide an avenue to display their hard work and technology in farming sector, India got its first award for tractors and farm implements

New Delhi to host India's first ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair

02-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.

Aligning with the Agriculture Export Policy 2018 which aims at doubling the agriculture export and integrating Indian farmers and agriculture products with global value chains, The First Ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair in New Delhi

GIFA: International Innovations in Agriculture to promote food security in the UAE

19-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.

The world’s leading agriculture innovations will be showcased in Abu Dhabi from 1 to 2 April 2019 at the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

NERL hosts Kisaan Konnekt 2019 for 350 farmers of Andhra Pradesh

19-Feb-2019 - 0 Comments.

National E-Repository Limited (NERL), a Repository for electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (eNWR), promoted by National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), recently hosted its farmer centric flagship event Kisaan Konnekt 2019, at Tenali, Andhra Pradesh.

ICAR launches National Agricultural Higher Education Project

28-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

Skilled human resources in agriculture must become the basis of agricultural advancement and in view of this, the Modi government has given special emphasis on the upliftment of agricultural education. This was stated by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh

India approves three year action plan of agricultural education division & ICAR institutes

13-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.

The Indian cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of the Three Year Action Plan (2017-2020) of the scheme for Agricultural Education Division and ICAR Institutes with an outlay of Rs.2225.46 crore[Rs. 2197.51 crore + Rs. 27.95 crore (State share)

AgraME: Agthia partners with Trouw Nutrition Hifeed to enhance animal performance

07-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.

Agthia Group PJSC, one of the UAE’s leading food and beverage company has announce that it has entered into an innovation & technology partnership agreement with Trouw Nutrition Hifeed, a Nutreco Company which is the global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed

UAE Agriculture Industry Under the Spotlight This Week in Dubai

05-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.

Under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, AgraME, is taking place from 6-8 March at the Dubai World Trade Centre

Arab Agricultural to Host Affiliate Companies Meet at AgraME 2018

19-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.

A recent agreement has been signed with the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) to host their Affiliate Companies’ Meeting for the first time ever in Dubai

AgraME inks partnership with Aqua NorEnter

09-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.

With an aim to work in close collaboration towards cross-promoting the development of the aquaculture and fishing industry in both markets, AgraME has inked a partnership with AquaNor, Norway’s largest exhibition dedicated to the burgeoning Aquaculture industry

Indian agri minister addresses farmers issues at 50th CLFMA meet

15-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh addressed a gathering at a seminar on Role of Animal Husbandry in Doubling Farmers’ Income, organised by Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association (CLFMA) on September 15, 2017, in Mumbai.

SIMA 2017: DELIVERS ON ITS PROMISE

22-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

The 77th edition of SIMA, the international trade show for agriculture and livestock suppliers, came to a close recently.

Haymarket Media Group forms joint venture with Comexposium

17-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

Haymarket Media Group today announces a new joint venture with Comexposium, one of the world’s leading event organisers.

To disrupt or be disrupted: ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference will challenge attendees to harness the power of disruption

05-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

One idea, from one person, can disrupt the status quo to create opportunity — or challenges — for many. Will agriculture be a positive disrupter, creating opportunity? Or will the industry be caught playing defense to disruption?

Highest ever Indian participation at the 77th edition of SIMA exhibition during the Paris Agriculture Week

06-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

The next edition of SIMA, the global trade show for suppliers to agriculture and livestock farming, will be held from 26 February to 2 March 2017 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte exhibition centre.

Central Institute of Fisheries Education bags first prize at Alltech Innovation

27-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) team won first place for their innovative project to make aquaculture, especially shrimp farming, cleaner and greener at the second annual Alltech Innovation Competition held in Bengaluru, India.

Phytogenic feed additives in the spotlight at EuroTier 2016

25-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

Plant-based feed additives have been proven safe and effective to enhance animal production while meeting consumer demands.

Digital India reaching to small, marginal & women farmers, says Dr Amrit Patel

19-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

India has been relatively well endowed with resources for sustainable agricultural development, viz. land, labor, water, livestock, fisheries, forestry, three distinct agricultural seasons, congenial climate, solar radiation, among others.

The critical role of organics in U.S. agriculture at the Organic & Non-GMO Forum

29-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

The critical role of organics in U.S. agriculture at the Organic & Non-GMO Forum

Major mergers in the agri marketplace: what’s the impact on global investment?

28-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

Major mergers in the agri marketplace: what’s the impact on global investment?

World Food Day raises debate about challenges in food output

16-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

The United Nations (UN) expects the population to grow to more than 9 billion inhabitants on Earth by 2050.

Freshman Valley initiate CSR in Bahjoi

14-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

Understanding its responsibility towards the society, Uttar Pradesh based dairy plant, Freshmen Valley has organized CSR activity near its plant in Bahjoi, Sambhal district.

Use cow urine to be like Cleopatra

12-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

Gujarat Cow Protection Board, known as Gauseva Board, an state government organization has come up with a new advisory, 'Aarogya Geeta' for women on cow urine.

Happy Dussehra to all our readers

11-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

Maharashtra varsity introduce training in drought management

11-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

Taking a cue on how to manage drought for farmers, Parbani based university, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University has introduced a model training course in drought management.

Dare to dairy at IDF World Dairy Summit in Netherlands

28-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

The IDF World Dairy Summit is the annual top meeting of the global dairy industry attracting about 1,500 participants from all over the world. This year (from the 16 to 21 October) the Summit is organized in The Netherlands and the message is Dare to Dairy!

Asian Development Bank executive tops list of key speakers at Global AgInvesting Asia

03-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Martin Lemoine, unit head of food and agribusiness investment for the Asian Development Bank, tops off a list of notable speakers at HighQuest’s sixth annual Global AgInvesting (GAI) Asia Seminar in Japan.

Asian Development Bank executive tops list of key speakers at Global AgInvesting Asia

03-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Martin Lemoine, unit head of food and agribusiness investment for the Asian Development Bank, tops off a list of notable speakers at HighQuest’s sixth annual Global AgInvesting (GAI) Asia Seminar in Japan.

Rajasthan announces global agri meet

25-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to exploit vast agricultural potential in the state, Rajasthan state government will be organizing global agri technology meet in Jaipur.