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BASF expands APG production capacity at Bangpakong site in Thailand
21-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.
BASF has expanded its Alkyl Polyglucosides (APG) production in Bangpakong, Thailand, enhancing sustainable surfactant supply in Asia and strengthening its global APG network.
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NABARD, IAMAI launch Earth Summit 2025-26 to boost rural innovation across India
17-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.
Three-city conference series to spotlight farmer collectives, women entrepreneurs, climate solutions, and digital rural transformation.
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BASF begins local Ultradur PBT production to meet India demand
14-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.
BASF starts local manufacturing of Ultradur PBT, including FR and HR grades, boosting supply reliability and supporting automotive and electronics growth in India.
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South Asia’s largest poultry expo set to open in Hyderabad on Nov 26
11-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.
The 17th Poultry India Expo 2025 in Hyderabad will host 500 exhibitors and 45,000 visitors from 50 countries, showcasing innovation in poultry farming.
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Paradeep Phosphates appoints Rahul Dravid to lead campaigns for farm innovation
06-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.
Cricket legend Rahul Dravid joins Paradeep Phosphates as brand ambassador, launching nationwide campaigns for innovative, sustainable farming practices.
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Amid US tariff concerns, seafood stakeholders call for market diversification
06-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.
India’s seafood export sector is facing a major setback following the recent US tariff, prompting strong calls from industry leaders and policymakers for urgent market diversification, enhanced value addition, and technology-driven innovation to sustain the country’s seafood trade.
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PM Modi launches Dhan-Dhaanya Yojana, Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission
28-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
Historic INR 42,000 crore investment unveiled to boost agriculture, FPOs, animal husbandry, fisheries, and rural innovation.
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BASF expands amine production in Nanjing, marks 10 years of operations
20-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
BASF expands DMAPA and PEA production in Nanjing, China, doubling capacity, cutting 9,800 tons of CO2 emissions with 100% renewable electricity.
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Poultry India Expo 2025 set to showcase poultry powerhouse
10-Sep-2025 - 0 Comments.
Poultry India Expo 2025 in Hyderabad to showcase innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration in India’s fast-growing poultry industry.
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India, South Africa hold 5th Joint Working Group meet on agriculture
27-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
India and South Africa held the 5th Joint Working Group meeting on agriculture, focusing on research, capacity building, climate resilience, and digital innovation.
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BASF Kids’ Lab brings hands-on chemistry, climate lessons to Nashik
26-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
BASF Kids’ Lab reaches 2,300+ children in Nashik with hands-on chemistry and climate education, empowering rural and tribal students to become future innovators.
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NEC signs cooperation pact with WFP to boost agricultural, health initiatives in Africa
20-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
NEC and WFP sign a cooperation pact at TICAD 9 to advance agricultural innovation and digital health in Africa, strengthening efforts toward SDGs through technology.
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UPL bags Clarivate South Asia Innovation Award in AgriBusiness 2025
10-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
UPL Limited wins Clarivate South Asia Innovation Award 2025 for third year, reaffirming its leadership in sustainable agriculture innovation.
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VST Tillers launches fuel-efficient FENTM tractor series for smart farming
05-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
VST Tillers Tractors Ltd, one of India’s leading players in compact farm equipment, has introduced its latest innovation — the FENTM Tractor Series, a new range of fuel-efficient, high-torque compact tractors designed to meet the needs of modern agriculture.
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BASF India posts INR 1,876.7 Mn Q1 profit before tax in FY26
31-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
BASF India reports Q1 FY26 results with Rs. 38,745.4 mn in sales and Rs. 1,876.7 mn in profit before tax. Performance driven by stable chemical segments.
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Innovation, policy reforms could steer India to a $970 million vegetable seed hub by 2030
28-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Valued at $8.45 billion in 2024, the global vegetable seed market is expanding rapidly and experts believe India is well-positioned to become its next major hub, provided the right policies are introduced and effectively implemented.
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Safex Chemicals opens new plant in Bharuch, Gujarat
19-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Safex Chemicals inaugurates its largest manufacturing facility in Bharuch to boost crop protection production, supply chain efficiency, and agri-innovation.
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CMFRI giant trevally tech a top 5 national fishery innovation
17-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has won national recognition, with its seed production technology for Giant trevally (Vatta), a high-value marine fish, being selected among the country’s top five innovations in fisheries by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
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FAO urges Asia, Africa to embrace innovation, branding in farming
16-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
FAO urges Africa and Asia to embrace innovation and product branding to transform agrifood systems and promote sustainable rural livelihoods.
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India’s fish output soars to 18.42 million tonnes, ICAR leads growth
16-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
India’s fish production hits 18.42 million tonnes in 2024–25, with ICAR driving genetic innovation, digital tools, and sustainable aquaculture growth.
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TAFE, ICRISAT to set up agri-research centre at Hyderabad campus
15-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
TAFE partners with ICRISAT to launch JFarm Adaptive Agriculture Centre in Hyderabad, advancing sustainable mechanised farming across India and the Global South.
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ICAR reports strong gains in livestock output, innovation
15-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
ICAR reports record growth in India’s milk, meat, and egg production, with major advances in animal health, genetics, and digital livestock management.
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Bayer expands global pact with M2i Group for pheromone solutions
14-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Bayer strengthens global biological crop protection strategy by extending partnership with M2i Group to distribute pheromone-based solutions across Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the US.
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India’s crop output hits record high in 2024–25, led by ICAR innovation
14-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
India posts record rice and wheat output in 2024–25, driven by ICAR’s high-yielding varieties, boosting exports and climate-resilient agriculture.
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Samunnati, ARL partner to promote aeroponic clean farming in India
13-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Samunnati partners with AgResearch Labs to expand clean, aeroponic farming across India using finance, trade support, and sustainable innovation.
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ICRISAT, SKUAST-K partner to boost climate-smart farming in J&K
11-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
SKUAST-K and ICRISAT sign MoU to promote climate-resilient agriculture, research, and innovation across Jammu & Kashmir's vulnerable farm zones.
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Uttar Pradesh Agritech Innovation Hub Inaugurated at SVPUAT, Meerut
10-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a major push to transform Indian agriculture through cutting-edge technology, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State for Education and Skill Development Jayant Chaudhary jointly inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Agritech Innovation Hub and Startup Showcase at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology (SVPUAT) in Meerut.
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Corteva appoints Brook Cunningham as President, Asia-Pacific
09-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Corteva has appointed Brook Cunningham as President, Asia-Pacific, effective June 1, 2025. Cunningham will be based in Singapore and lead Corteva’s commercial business in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, spanning 17 countries.
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ICRISAT named CGIAR Breeding Resources Hub for South Asia
08-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
ICRISAT will serve as CGIAR’s South Asia breeding hub, offering high-quality genotyping, phenotyping, and digital analytics for climate-resilient crop R&D.
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India clears 27 new crop protection products for commercial use
08-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
India approves 27 new insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides to strengthen crop protection, enhance productivity, and support agrochemical innovation.
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CLFMA, Sri Lankan institutions open talks to strengthen livestock cooperation
08-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
India and Sri Lanka held a landmark meet to explore joint action in livestock breeding, feed innovation, and veterinary science for regional development.
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Six Kerala agri-startups to be honoured at national event
07-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Six Kerala agri-startups nurtured by KAU’s RKVY-RAFTAAR incubator to receive national recognition for their innovation and impact in New Delhi.
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SOMS 2025 spotlights agri entrepreneurship, rural journalism as catalysts for growth
04-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
SOMS 2025 in Gandhinagar showcased agri entrepreneurship and rural journalism as growth drivers. The event highlighted innovation, student research, and policy reforms for a sustainable, self-reliant agriculture sector.
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Bamboo Mushrooms: Forest Delicacy with Healing Powers
04-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Rare bamboo mushrooms offer high profits, medicinal benefits, and sustainability potential for forest farmers across India and Asia.
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NCEEA 2025 charts sustainable farming roadmap
01-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
The NCEEA 2025 in Ramban concluded with a roadmap for eco-friendly pest control, agrotech innovation, and sustainable farming for a Viksit Bharat.
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Chauhan urges scientists to drive farm innovation faster
30-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Union minister Chauhan in Varanasi urges IIVR scientists to speed up farm innovation, boost organic farming, and fight fake inputs to help Indian farmers.
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Asia faces record heat, disasters in 2024: WMO report
26-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
WMO's 2024 Asia Climate Report warns of extreme heat, floods, and glacier loss. Asia warming twice as fast as global rate, urgent action needed.
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ADB, CGIAR unveils $1.5B climate-smart rice farming drive
24-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
ADB, CGIAR, and Gates Foundation launch $1.5B plan to scale sustainable, low-carbon rice farming for smallholder farmers across Asia-Pacific.
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Maharashtra launches INR 500 Cr AI push to transform farming
24-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Maharashtra Cabinet approves INR 500 crore MahaAgri-AI Policy 2025–29 to revolutionize agriculture with AI, drones, blockchain, and digital innovation.
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IRRI launches Asia-Pacific hub to power climate-resilient agriculture
22-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
IRRI launches CGIAR Asia Pacific Hub to accelerate innovation in climate-resilient farming across South and Southeast Asia amid rising climate threats.
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JKCIP review meeting focuses on climate-resilient farming
20-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
JK Agriculture Secretary reviews JKCIP progress, stresses timely execution, innovation, and inclusive growth in 2025–26 work plan.
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India to export farm machinery globally: Chouhan
20-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan vows to boost agri-machinery exports and farmer income, stressing innovation and affordability during his Punjab visit.
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CNH’s Case IH Quadtrac 715 wins Red Dot Design Awards
18-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
CNH's Case IH Quadtrac 715 tractor wins Red Dot Design Awards 2025 for outstanding product and innovative design, showcasing excellence in agricultural machinery innovation and aesthetics.
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Avaana Capital draws first Green Climate Fund in India
18-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Avaana Capital receives first drawdown from GCF’s $24.5M venture investment—marking a milestone for deep-tech innovation and green finance in India.
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The silent revolution: Agri entrepreneurs transforming farm income
09-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Meet the heroes behind India’s horticulture revolution—agri-entrepreneurs and farmers transforming rural livelihoods through innovation, sustainable practices, and high-tech farming solutions.
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ICRISAT launches Centre of Excellence to boost agricultural innovation through South-South cooperation
07-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
ICRISAT launches ISSCA to boost South-South agricultural cooperation, innovation sharing, and sustainable farming solutions across the Global South.
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Uttarakhand to be developed as horticulture hub: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
07-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan vows to develop Uttarakhand as a national horticulture hub, pledging farmer welfare, tech innovation, and market access.
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Big Idea Ventures, Mars launch Pet Food Innovation 2025
05-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Big Idea Ventures and Mars Petcare kick off the 2025 Global Pet Food Innovation Program with AAK, Bühler, and Givaudan to drive sustainable pet nutrition.
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India’s agri boom: $3 trillion opportunity by 2047
05-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
India’s agriculture sector is poised to reach $3.1 trillion by 2047. Discover value creation trends, investment hotspots, and innovation shaping the future.
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Indoor hydroponics farm launched at Uttaranchal University
29-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture at Uttaranchal University, in partnership with Agronomy Department at Agri Joy, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art indoor hydroponics farm on campus.
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Ecuador’s shrimp industry advances sustainable practices through nutritional innovation
28-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a concerted effort to enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of Ecuador’s shrimp industry, the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) and the National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) hosted a new edition of their flagship educational initiative, SustainED.
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Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates state-of-the-art auditorium at OUAT Sambalpur
17-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a new, modern auditorium at the College of Agriculture, OUAT Chiplima campus recently.
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Strengthening academia-industry linkages key to agricultural transformation in India
14-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
As India grapples with the twin challenges of agricultural sustainability and youth employment, experts are calling for stronger linkages between academia and industry to accelerate innovation, enhance productivity, and generate new opportunities across the agri-value chain.
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BASF eyes Asia, seeds market ahead of 2027 IPO plan
11-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
BASF’s agricultural division is targeting growth in Asia and the global seeds market as it prepares for a potential stock market listing by 2027, a senior executive said.
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FAO, ADB deepen $2.6B agri alliance to tackle hunger
08-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have expanded their long-standing partnership to accelerate investment in sustainable agriculture across Asia and the Pacific.
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Agrinnovate India pays first-ever ₹1.42 Cr dividend
29-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a milestone development for India’s agricultural innovation ecosystem, Agrinnovate India Limited (AgIn) — the commercial arm of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) — has declared a dividend of INR 1.42 crore for the financial year 2023–24. This marks the first-ever dividend payout by AgIn since its establishment in 2011.
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India champions small farmers and climate resilience at 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meet
21-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
At the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting, India reaffirmed its global leadership in sustainable agriculture, emphasizing inclusive growth, farmer welfare, and technological innovation.
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From Beans to Blockchain: Bybit, BGA & EthicHub brew a new future for coffee farmers
15-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a landmark moment for ethical finance and agricultural innovation, crypto giant Bybit has joined forces with EthicHub and the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA) to launch a revolutionary initiative aimed at empowering smallholder coffee farmers with blockchain-backed microloans.
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India’s first international Agri hackathon to debut in Pune from 1 - 3 June 2025
13-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a ground breaking initiative poised to inject technological prowess into India's agricultural heartland, Pune is set to become the epicenter of agri-innovation. The city will host the nation's first-ever international agriculture hackathon from 1 - 3 June 2025, a landmark event spearheaded by the Government of Maharashtra.
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Patch, Varaha partner to drive Asia's largest carbon removal
10-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a significant boost to climate action in Asia, climate solutions platform Patch and carbon project developer Varaha have announced a multi-million dollar partnership aimed at scaling durable carbon removal initiatives across the region.
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Agmatix and BASF partner to develop Soybean Cyst Nematode detection tool
05-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
Agmatix, a leading provider of AI-powered agronomic solutions, today announced a strategic collaboration with BASF, one of the world's largest chemical and agricultural solutions companies, to develop a cutting-edge digital solution for detecting – and predicting – the presence of soybean cyst nematode (SCN).
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Varaha sells over 60,000 tonnes of carbon credits to Klimate
04-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
Varaha, a leading developer of carbon removal projects in Asia, has sold over 60,000 tonnes of carbon credits to Denmark-based Klimate across five contracts.
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ICAR-AP Centre organizes Kisan Mela
14-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-AP Centre here in Leparada district organized a ‘Kisan Mela’ themed “From tradition to innovation: Tribal agriculture” recently.
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ICAR DG new agricultural facilities at KVK Cuttack to boost farming innovation
13-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a significant push for agricultural advancement, Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) and Director General (ICAR), inaugurated several crucial facilities at the ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Cuttack.
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Varaha and Google sign one of the largest Industrial Biochar CDR Offtake agreements
01-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.
Varaha, an Indian company developing carbon removal projects in Asia, has sold 100,000 carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits to Google.
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People's trust is the driving force behind AIC’s commitment to farmers’ welfare, says CMD
25-Dec-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC), a key player in the agricultural insurance sector, recently celebrated its 22nd Foundation Day with enthusiasm and innovation.
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Biofloc Technology: A Waste-Reducing Innovation for Aquaculture
20-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
In the quest for sustainable aquaculture practices, Biofloc Technology (BFT) has emerged as a game-changing innovation.
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BASF India Limited announces Q2 2024-2025 results
12-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
BASF India Limited (BSE code: 500042), registered sales of Rs. 42,477.2 million for the second quarter, which ended on September 30, 2024, as compared to Rs. 37,066.0 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, representing an increase of 14.6%.
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BASF SE and AM Green enter MoU to jointly evaluate opportunities in low-carbon chemicals in India
29-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.
BASF and AM Green B.V. have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly evaluate and develop business opportunities for low-carbon chemicals produced exclusively with renewable energy, and the corresponding value chains in India.
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Agricultural Innovation, Technology: Key to Combating Hunger
04-Aug-2024 - 0 Comments.
With the recent release of the United Nations (UN) 2024 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, CropLife Asia and its member companies are highlighting the increasingly critical role agricultural innovation and technology play in enabling and empowering regional farmers to produce the safe, nutritious and affordable food that drives food security in Asia.
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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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A Sprout of Innovation: Indoor Farming Takes Root in India
29-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Indian agricultural landscape, long dominated by traditional open-field farming, is witnessing a revolutionary shift. Indoor farming, a controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) technique, is gaining traction as a sustainable and efficient solution to the challenges plaguing conventional agriculture.
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Bayer launches Better School Program in partnership with BharatCares to promote STEM learning and innovation in rural schools
13-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Bayer, a global life sciences company with core strengths in agriculture and healthcare, today announced its collaboration with BharatCares, a social impact organization, to launch the ‘Better School Program’ at Adpodra Group Government Primary School in Himatnagar, Gujarat. Aimed at enhancing educational facilities and enabling experiential learning opportunities for the students in Himatnagar, the ‘Better School Program’ focuses on providing a foundational leap to economically challenged students and will benefit more than 850 students from grades 1st to 8th, across four schools.
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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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Agricultural Drone Policy in Maharashtra: Cultivating Innovation in Farming
26-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
The state of Maharashtra, known as the agricultural heartland of India, has been witnessing a transformative shift in farming practices with the integration of advanced technologies like agricultural drones.
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BASF, MSD Animal Health become associate members of the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership
06-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) announces the incorporation of BASF and MSD Animal Health (Merck) joining the initiative as Associate Members, in a collaborative mission of transforming the aquaculture industry into one more responsible for both people and the environment.
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Solidaridad Asia handholds small tea growers of India to get an even playing ground in the global market
25-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
Solidaridad Asia continues to spearhead sustainable economic development, placing a strong focus on empowering Small Tea Growers (STGs) across India to compete equitably in the global market.
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Louis Dreyfus Company makes binding offer to acquire Namoi Cotton
19-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
Louis Dreyfus Company Asia Pte. Ltd (LDC) announced today that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire the remaining 83% shares of Namoi Cotton Limited (Namoi Cotton) by way of a Scheme of Arrangement, marking a significant milestone in LDC’s 111-year history in Australia.
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Crop yields surge as Rallis India unleashes NAYAZINC: A zinc innovation forged in science
21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a Tata enterprise and pioneer in Indian agri-inputs, is unleashing a revolution in crop nutrition with NAYAZINC, a patented zinc fertilizer meticulously crafted to empower farmers and revitalize soils.
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Dvara E-Registry wins World Economic Forum’s Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge
13-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Recognized for innovation in agricultural technology, Dvara E-Registry has been named one of the 12 winners of the World Economic Forum’s Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge. The company's digital platforms are paving the way for a new era of sustainable farming and financial inclusion for smallholder farmers across India.
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Know more about Millet crop in India
20-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Millets are a group of small-seeded grasses that are grown for their edible grain. They are a staple food for millions of people in Asia and Africa, and they are becoming increasingly popular in other parts of the world as well.
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Bolstering food security: The remarkable tale of climate-resilient wheat in India
12-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Amidst the challenges posed by climate change, one innovation in agriculture stands as a beacon of hope in India: Climate-Resilient Wheat. Developed through tireless research efforts, this remarkable crop has the potential to transform Indian agriculture, ensuring food security for millions and mitigating the impact of an unpredictable climate.
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Revolutionizing agriculture: The rise of vertical farming"
09-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
In recent years, a groundbreaking innovation in agriculture has been quietly taking root, offering a sustainable and efficient solution to address the growing global demand for fresh produce.
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Applications Open for evokeAG. 2024 Startup Program: Connect, Grow, and Innovate in Agrifood Tech
22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Calling all agrifood tech innovators! Here's your chance to join Asia Pacific's premier agrifood tech event, AgriFutures evokeAG. 2024.
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Agritech start-up farmers fresh zone earns UN recognition for sustainable innovation
20-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Farmers Fresh Zone (Farmers FZ), an innovative start-up focused on revolutionizing the agricultural sector, has gained global recognition by being selected as the sole Indian participant in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Seed's SDG Agrifood accelerator programme for innovators.
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Innovative solar MilkoChill units revolutionize dairy industry with instant chilling technology
20-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Prompt Group, a pioneering equipment and software solutions provider in the dairy supply chain, has introduced a groundbreaking innovation known as Solar MilkoChill units to bridge the gap in chilling infrastructure for enhanced milk quality and sustainability.
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Leading the charge for a greener future: AVPN spotlights the climate leadership of Godrej and Wipro
17-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN), the largest network of social investors in Asia, has unveiled a compelling initiative through its Climate Action Platform.
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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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Swaraj Tractors launches new harvester, revolutionizing farming efficiency
09-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors, a distinguished tractor brand under the Mahindra Group, has unveiled its latest innovation, the 'Swaraj 8200 Wheel Harvester', designed to empower farmers with unparalleled efficiency and cutting-edge technology.
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Find ways to absorb fluctuations in global seafood export market: IISS
19-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
India must tap more of its domestic market for shrimps through improved cold-chain infrastructure so as to absorb fluctuations in the international trade of the commodity owing to stiff competition from Latin America and South-East Asia, according to experts at the 23rd India International Seafood Show (IISS).
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Innovation, eco-friendly technologies draw visitors at India International Seafood Show expo
16-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
India today demonstrated its prowess in seafood technology by showcasing latest advancements, ranging from a web-based software that caters to all activities of marine products business to energy-efficient and eco-friendly equipment, at the 23rd edition of the three-day India International Seafood Show (IISS) that commenced in the city today.
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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.
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India's agrifood startups raises a whopping US $4.6 billion funding in FY2022
30-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
India has overtaken China as Asia-Pacific's biggest funder of agrifoodtech innovation, attracting record levels of investment in the fiscal year April 2021 to March 2022, according to AgFunder and Omnivore's fourth India AgriFood Startup Investment Report.
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Agritalks Brazil-Singapore showcases Brazilian Agriculture’s commitment to a global sustainable future
29-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agritalks Brazil-Singapore, a conference focused on promoting innovation, sustainability, and security in agriculture, was held in Singapore for the very first time.
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Federal Bank begins testing for RBIH-developed KCC
23-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Federal bank officially launched the pilot for Instant Kisan Credit Card (KCC) in the presence of the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) and the Tamil Nadu state government.
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Growhub Innovations announces joint project with Koufuku Group to enter Asean market
07-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
The GrowHub Innovations Company ("The GrowHub"), Asia Pacific's only Web3-enabled plug-and-play ecosystem builder for food traceability and carbon credits, and KOUFUKU GROUP, a Japanese food company with over 50 years of history, have signed an MoU partnership for a joint project on market penetration using The GrowHub's proprietary Web3 technology.
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Azelis inaugurates state-of-the-art regional innovation center for food & nutrition in Singapore
20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, announces the opening of its Regional Innovation Center (RIC) for Food & Nutrition (F&N) in Singapore, further demonstrating the Group's commitment to continuously invest in its innovation capabilities.
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NMIMS Shirpur campus commences admission for a 4-year degree program at School of Agricultural Sciences & Technology
16-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), a Deemed-to-be University has commenced admission for four years B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) undergraduate degree program to impart education in agriculture and allied sectors from a wider perspective.
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Women leaders building sustainable, inclusive food system globally
16-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) and Alliance for Agri Innovation held a webinar on 'Women Leadership Building Sustainable and Inclusive Food System'.
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Cropin wins Climate Innovation Challenge; deploys robust climate-resilient solutions
08-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Cropin, a global provider of agri-ecosystem intelligence, was recently named one of the winners of the Climate Innovation Challenge (CIC) grant, which is a sub-program of the Program for Asia Resilience to Climate Change, a trust fund administered by the World Bank and funded by the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
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UNILORIN secure USD 1.44m from Central Bank of Nigeria to set up poultry farm
07-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has secured a USD 1.44m (N600 million) loan from the Central Bank of Nigeria to establish a commercial poultry farm to boost the production of eggs and chicken, Mikhail Buhari, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Technology and Innovation, of the university stated this while speaking with the local news agency.
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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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USDA provides additional funding of USD 80m for long-term dairy industry resilience
03-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an additional investment of USD 80m in the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives.
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Research and development in agricultural sector
14-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)/Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) has developed a clear roadmap for next 10 years harnessing the power of science and innovation for securing food and nutritional security of our people, farmers’ prosperity and to enhance natural resource base to promote inclusive growth and sustainable development of Indian agriculture sector.
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Social Alpha, Echo Network join hands to catalyse India’s green transformation
01-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
In an international social innovation partnership, Social Alpha and echo network have come together to catalyse India’s green transformation.
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Accessibility of gene editing technology to diversify food basket, says Dr Ratna Kumria of Alliance for Agri Innovation
28-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture is not only the main occupation for about 45 percent of the global population but the only means of livelihood for many. Its integral not only to rural economy but also to our culture and traditions. Even though agriculture feeds and clothes the world, in its current form it is not a very sustainable activity.
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Heartland bags USDA grant to expand research on regenerative agriculture, carbon sequestration
26-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Heartland Industries is proud to announce that their team has secured a grant from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Heartland's 'Hemp4Soil' program was selected as the recipient of a $360,000 grant over 3 years to develop their soil innovation program.
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Kings Infra creates a world record by harvesting 80 gm L. Vannamei shrimps
26-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Kings Infra Venture Ltd., a technology-driven sustainable aquaculture company, has set a world record in the growth of pond-based aquaculture of L. Vannamei shrimps by harvesting shrimps weighing 80 gms (210 mm). L. Vannamei commonly known as the whiteleg shrimp are native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, from the Mexican state of Sonora to as far south as northern Peru.
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Scientists now have advance tools for plant breeding, says Ratna Kumria, Director- Biotechnology, Alliance for Agri Innovation
24-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
All living organisms are the reflection of the genes they are born with and genes evolve over generations. The basis of evolution is variation and natural selection of the better variant. Agriculturists have been using this phenomenon for selecting variants with desirable traits in crop plants.
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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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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.
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Israeli Innovation Authority backs Seedo subsidiary for growing saffron using vertical farming technology
10-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Seedo Corp's subsidiary (saffron-tech.ag) has been awarded a USD $1,000,000 grant from the Israeli Innovation Authority. The new grant will allow the AgTech company to accelerate its R&D program building on its groundbreaking development of the protocols for growing saffron using vertical farming technology.
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BASF Venture Capital invests in Indian hydroponics firm UrbanKisaan
16-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
BASF Venture Capital GmbH (BVC) is investing in the Indian startup UrbanKisaan, which specializes in hydroponic cultivation of various types of vegetables, greens and herbs in tropical urban environments. This is BVC’s first investment in an early stage business focusing on India.
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GreenSat Innovation Labs inks MoU with Gramin Vikas Trust, IndiaHub e-Governance to launch a smart FPO initiative
09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
GreenSat Innovation Labs Pvt. Ltd. a leading agritech company signed an MoU with Gramin Vikas Trust (GVT), a rural welfare organization, and IndiaHub e-Governance Pvt. Ltd., an innovation-driven start-up, as a technology partner for their Smart FPO (Farmer Producer Organization) initiative.
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Food waste could change the future of fashion, finds Laudes Foundation study
06-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Rice straw, banana stems and other agricultural waste could soon go from farmer’s fields to the fashion runway. A new study shows that there are enough usable agricultural residue streams from farming in South and Southeast Asia for the production of natural fiber textiles at scale.
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Biotech KISAN Programme gets special call from DBT to improve agriculture productivity in NE Region
21-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has issued a Special Call for the North East Region as a part of its Mission Programme “Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network (Biotech-KISAN)”, with the aim to understand the local problems of the NER farmers and provide scientific solutions to those problems.
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Amul chief receives Asia Pacific Productivity Champion award
12-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Dr. R S Sodhi, Managing Director, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (Amul) has been awarded with the prestigious Asian Productivity Organization (APO), Tokyo, Japan regional award.
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Sonalika launches India's first field ready electric tractor
31-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Unleashing a new era of agri innovation, Sonalika, India’s fastest growing tractor brand and exporter to over 130 countries has unveiled India’s first field-ready electric tractor named Tiger Electric.
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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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Escorts' RNIL announces incubation of five agritech, other startups
16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Rajan Nanda Innovation Lab, an initiative of Escorts Ltd., has selected five start-ups in agritech, railtech, and infratech through its Inter-College Innovation Challenge IC square to fund, incubate & mentor.
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Indian Agricultural Research Institute Assam campus at Gogamukh inaugurated
28-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture & farmers affairs minister recently inaugurated Narendra Singh Tomar dedicated to the nation yesterday the campus of the new Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Gogamukh, Assam, IARI Assam
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To Bt or not to Bt – That is not a question anymore! by Dr Shivendra Bajaj, Executive Director, Alliance for Agri Innovation
01-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Whenever a new technology is introduced, there are always some who will challenge the usefulness of such technology. It may be either a fear of unknown or just being plain scepticism, but we always see the debate on both sides.
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Alliance for Agri Innovation urges govt to allow Bt Brinjal trials in India
16-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Alliance for Agri Innovation (AAI), a special interest group of Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) urges the Central and State Governments to allow field trials of Bt Brinjal in India.
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Weather, climate research gear up for innovation in India finds Department of Science and Technology webinar
26-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The impact of climate variability on agriculture was highlighted in a panel discussion conducted under the aegis of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
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Alliance for Agri Innovation celebrates 25 years of growing GM crops
22-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Alliance for Agri Innovation (AAI), a special interest group of Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) celebrates 25 years of planting biotech crops globally.
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Fight against desert locusts will take time, says FAO chief
31-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) director general QU Dongyu, has warned that efforts to control desert locusts will take time, noting increased concern for the Sahel and Southwest Asia.
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Indian researchers find a new possibility to improve rice productivity
27-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
In a new study, researchers from the Department of Biotechnology’s National Institute of Plant Genome Research (DBT-NIPGR), ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), ICAR-National Rice Research Institute (ICAR-NRRI), Cuttack and University of Delhi South Campus (UDSC), have identified a region in the genome of rice, which seems to have the potential for improving productivity.
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South Asian AgTech Hub for Innovation releases report on Impact of COVID 19 on Indian Agribusinesses
17-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Considering the growing concerns and uncertainty around the COVID 19 pandemic, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with South Asian AgTech Hub for Innovation (SAATHI) and Dalberg Advisors hosted an Online Roundtable to discuss the “Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Agribusinesses and Cross-Border Trade” on 10 April 2020.
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Chaudhary Charan Agriculture University to establish Custom Hiring Centre to help farmers
03-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agriculture University (CCSHAU), one of Asia's biggest and leading agricultural research universities in India has recently announced plans to establish Custom Hiring Centre for farmers in the coming months.
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Swaraj Tractors recognizes heroes of Indian Agriculture with innovation awards
24-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors, a part of USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group announced the winners of Swaraj Innovation Awards 2020 at an Agriculture Conclave held in New Delhi today. The awards were bestowed upon farmers and institutions, recognizing noteworthy contributions made by them in the field of agriculture.
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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
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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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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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Health-focus and consumer-centric innovation will drive growth in Indian meat sector
10-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.
“Focusing on consumer-centric innovations and delivering healthy eating options will help India’s meat industry grow much faster” B. Soundararajan, Chairman, CLFMA of India said.
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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
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Bayer in exclusive talks with BASF to sell vegetable seeds business
07-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.
Bayer is in exclusive talks with BASF on the sale of its entire vegetable seeds business.
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Bayer partners with IRRI to advance technologies for direct-seeded rice in Asia
02-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Bayer have signed an agreement confirming Bayer’s participation in the Direct Seeded Rice Consortium (DSRC) led by IRRI
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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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BASF inks pact with Vital Therapeutics, introduces nutritional solutions enhancing poultry vitality in South Asia
15-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
BASF SE have entered a strategic partnership to bring a new choline chloride product to the feed industry in India and the rest of South Asia
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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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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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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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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.
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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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Delhi Bird flu: Health certificate must for poultry transportation
21-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to check rise in bird flu case, Delhi state government has made health certificate mandatory for all poultry transport to Asia's largest poultry market, Gazipur poultry market.
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FieldFresh inks MoU with Punjab Agri Varsity for corn research
13-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
A joint venture firm of Bharti Enterprises & Del Monte Pacific Limited, FieldFresh Foods has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) to carry out Corn Productivity Research Programme.
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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.
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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.
