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A Look at the Technological Revolution in India's Dairy Industry
24-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
India, the world's largest milk producer, is witnessing a silent revolution in its dairy sector. Driven by a growing demand for dairy products and a need for improved efficiency, the industry is embracing a wave of technological advancements.
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India’s Top Private Dairy Producers: A Look at the Industry’s Giants and the Future of Milk Production
30-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
India, the world’s largest producer of milk, is home to some of the most prominent private dairy producers. The dairy industry plays a crucial role in the country’s economy, contributing 23% of the global milk production. Here, we delve into the top private dairy producers in India and the current state of milk production and demand in the country.
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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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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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Untapping Opportunities in India's Booming Dairy Sector
15-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
As of 2024, India's dairy sector churns out a staggering 190 million tonnes (MT) of milk annually, solidifying its position as the world's largest milk producer.
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India's Top 5 Milk Cooperatives Curdle Up Success in 2023-24
12-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
India's vibrant dairy landscape wouldn't be complete without acknowledging the pivotal role of cooperatives. These farmer-owned entities empower dairy farmers by ensuring fair prices for their milk and fostering a sense of community.
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Kerala minister Chinchurani gives away dairy awards
11-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Mrs J Chinchurani today gave away the awards for the Best Dairy Cooperative Societies and Best Dairy Farmers, instituted by Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma, here.
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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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Victorian Green Ammonia Tech gets $4 million boost to revolutionize agriculture
04-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Victoria's commitment to a sustainable future takes a leap forward with a $4 million investment in Jupiter Ionics, a pioneering company developing a revolutionary green ammonia technology. This innovative approach has the potential to transform agriculture by offering a clean, reliable, and regionally produced source of fertilizer.
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Milma raises milk procurement price by Rs 5, offers Rs 100 cattle feed subsidy
21-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
In a big support to dairy farmers in four southern districts,Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) has increased the price of milk procured from the societies under it by Rs 5 per litre, with Rs 3 going to the dairy farmers, its Chairman Smt Mani Viswanath said on Tuesday.
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Entlaq, Ninjacart strategic alliance to bolster Egypt's agri-startup landscape
10-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Entlaq, Cairo-based entrepreneurship think tank has forged a strategic alliance with Ninjacart, India's leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organize the agriculture ecosystem.
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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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Haryana CM champions drone tech for farmers: Introduces Marut AG365 at Viskhit Bharat Yatra
20-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Chief Minister of Haryana Shri Manohar Lal Khattar introduced Marut's AG365 drones to inaugurate the drone Yatra in Haryana as part of nationwide Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra which reached Billouch village in Faridabad.
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eFeed secures INR 25 Lakhs grant from ICAR to amplify its impact on livestock, dairy industry
15-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
eFeed, a pioneering startup revolutionizing precision animal management & feed practices and empowering farmers across the country, has announced a significant milestone with the acquisition of a grant amounting to INR 25 Lakhs from Indian Council of Agriculture Research, Gov of India.
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India Reaches Record Foodgrain Production, Bolsters Climate Resilience with Tech and Strategy
01-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
India's agricultural sector is thriving, achieving record foodgrain production of 329.69 million tonnes in 2022-23.
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Smart Farming Takes Root: Government Initiatives Drive Tech Adoption in Agriculture
01-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
Embracing the future of farming, the Indian government is actively pushing for the adoption of digital and innovative farming techniques across the country.
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Dairy farmers in Gujarat embrace technology to boost milk production
24-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
An outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) has triggered alarm among poultry farmers in Tamil Nadu, India's second-largest egg producer.
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TRCMPU to launch interest-free loan scheme for dairy farmers from Jan 1
22-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma is all set to launch an interest-free loan scheme for dairy farmers from January 1, 2024 to step up milk production and solve the shortfall in procurement.
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Drone tech startup Urban Matrix raises INR 6 Cr in pre-Series A round
13-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Drone tech startup UrbanMatrix Technologies has raised INR 6 Crores in a Pre-series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The funds will be allocated towards product development, team expansion and expanding into new markets.
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Hatsun Agro announces remarkable growth in milk procurement, ensures supply stability
08-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Hatsun Agro, a leading player in the dairy industry and Chairman R G Chandramogan, proudly announces a significant surge in milk procurement, ensuring a robust and stable supply for the coming months. In response to last year's challenges, the company has undertaken strategic measures to overcome supply shortages and inflated purchase prices.
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Kerala Milk federation ties up with Lulu Group, to sell products in Middle East
07-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known by its brand name Milma, signed an agreement with Lulu Group today for the sale of its dairy products through the retail major’s vast network of hypermarkets and malls in the Middle East.
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ICAR to standardize Plasma-ized Water Tech, partners with Indian subsidiary
20-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
A path-defining memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, Mau, Uttar Pradesh and Plasma Water Solutions India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of a fast emerging US Ag Tech company, Plasma Water Solutions Inc.
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BharatRohan partners with ABI-ICRISAT to empower farmers with drone technology
18-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a groundbreaking development, BharatRohan, a pioneering agri-tech startup specializing in UAV/Drone Spectral Imaging-based Decision Support System (DSS) for farmers, has joined forces with ABI-ICRISAT, the Agri-Business Incubator of ICRISAT.
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Milma’s TRCMPU adopts INR 2853 Cr budget
17-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
The annual general body meeting of Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cooperative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma, held recently earmarked INR 2 crores to offset the interest on the loans availed by dairy farmers in four southern districts for setting up farms and purchase of milch animals.
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Agri fintech KIVI closes seed round, positions to serve the farmgate ecosystem with credit, commerce and distribution
13-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Agri-fintech startup KiVi, operated by Agrosperity Tech Solutions Private Limited, announces the conclusion of its seed round of Rs 15 crore led by Caspian Leap for Agriculture Fund, Piper Serica Angel Fund, YAN Angel Fund, Impact Innovators and Entrepreneurs Foundation, among others. KiVi is incubated at IIT Madras Research Park and stands for kisan vikas - farmer development.
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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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Ninjacart's agri next initiative transforms Pune's APMC Mandi with free WiFi connectivity
12-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Ninjacart, India's leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organize the agriculture ecosystem, is taking significant steps to modernize the agricultural ecosystem and promote digital solutions with the launch of its ‘Agri Next’ initiative.
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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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Indian dairy sector to create 10 million jobs by 2025
01-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Indian dairy sector is set to create 10 million jobs by 2025, according to a report by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The report said that the growth of the sector will be driven by rising demand and government support.
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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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The/Nudge Institute’s ‘charcha ‘23’ to convene 700+ stakeholders to learn, network, and recognize innovations in livelihoods
10-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
The/Nudge Institute is convening its fourth edition of India’s foremost tech-driven livelihoods summit - charcha ‘23 – under the G20|Startup banner to bring together all stakeholders working to create resilient livelihood opportunities for all Indians.
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Indian agritech Fyllo partners with Spain’s Terraview to revolutionize precision agriculture in Europe
10-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Fyllo, India’s first precision agri-tech startup, has announced a strategic partnership with Terraview, a leading global climate SaaS (Software as a Service), to improve productivity of over 100+ wine producers across US, Spain, and Australia.
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Milma’s TRCMPU to give incentive of INR 2.50 per litre on milk procurement during Onam
08-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Trivandrum Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma has announced an incentive of INR 2.50 on each litre of milk procured from dairy farmers in four southern districts during Onam.
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Telangana to host India's first livestock, dairy and fisheries trade expo
28-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Telangana will host India's first Livestock, Dairy and Fisheries Trade Expo from July 28-30, 2023. The expo will be held at the Hitex Exhibition Center in Hyderabad and will feature over 100 exhibitors from across India.
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Akshayakalpa Organic launches UHT milk pack in 42 cities
27-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Akshayakalpa Organic, India’s first certified organic dairy company, announced today that it is expanding its market to 42 cities across the country. The company is also launching a new UHT milk pack, which is designed to make organic milk more convenient for consumers.
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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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Comprehensive insurance scheme for dairy farmers to be revived soon: Kerala minister
05-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
The comprehensive insurance scheme for dairy farmers, Ksheera Santhwanam, will be revived soon with the state government giving approval for it, Kerala minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Smt J Chinchurani said recently.
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Milk Co-ops shouldn’t be monopolistic, need to adhere to founding ideals: Milma Chairman
04-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Chairman of the Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), K S Mani, has emphasized the importance of milk cooperatives adhering to the founding ideals of the co-operative dairy movement. He called for a re-dedication to these principles, which include building a robust and strife-free dairy sector within each state while refraining from inter-state competition.
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mooMark becomes first private dairy to offer heat index insurance plan to farmers
04-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
mooMark, a leading private dairy in India, has made a significant breakthrough in the agricultural insurance sector by becoming the first company to offer a Heat Index Insurance Plan to dairy farmers.
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Venture investment in Indian agrifoodtech down by 33% at $2.4 BN during 2022, says report
24-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
AgFunder and Omnivore have released the fifth India AgriFoodTech Investment Report, detailing $2.4 billion in startup investment, a 33 percent year-over-year decline from $3.6 billion in 2021. The decline matches the global downward trend but there were bright spots where investors backed innovations focused on farmers and climate change.
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Amit Shah inaugurates state-of-the-art advanced organic testing laboratory at Amul Fed Dairy
24-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
Union Home Affairs and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah recently inaugurated the State-of-the-Art Advanced Organic Testing Laboratory at Amul Fed Dairy, Gandhinagar.
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NDDB calls meet of heads of Co-op Dairy federations to sort out cross-border milk sale issue
12-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) will be holding a meeting of Chairman and Managing Directors of co-operative dairy federations of the country this month to sort out the sensitive issue of cross-border marketing of liquid milk.
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Fasal SBI partnership to financially empower farmers, accelerate the transformation of India's horticulture ecosystem
29-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Fasal, India's leading horticulture-first, full-stack Agri-tech company, today announced its partnership with State Bank of India (SBI), aimed to provide farmers with easy access to capital.
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Kerala Milk Federation launches ‘Repositioning Milma 2023’ initiative
19-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today launched an ambitious rebranding initiative of the cooperative dairy major Milma focusing on the image makeover of the brand by bringing uniformity in packaging, design and products quality to meet the challenges from domestic and global competitors while reinforcing its position as the market leader.
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Milma launches insurance scheme to offset fall in milk yield in summer
18-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known by the brand Milma, has launched a comprehensive insurance scheme that guarantees financial compensation for dairy farmers to offset the loss of income due to fall in milk yield during the summer.
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AMUL sales turnover surpasses INR 55,055 Cr with 18.5% YoY growth
18-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd., which markets the popular Amul brand of milk and dairy products has registered a provisional turnover of INR 55,055 Crores for the financial year 2022-23 which ended on 31 March 2023.
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Milma raises red flag over cross-border sale of milk by state federations
16-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known by the brand Milma, has voiced serious concern over the tendency of some state milk marketing federations to aggressively enter markets outside their respective states, holding that this involved total breach of co-operative spirit based on which the country’s dairy sector has been organised for the benefit of millions of dairy farmers.
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Agri startup Greenikk builds supply chain to bolster India’s banana fibre-based industry
29-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
gri startup Greenikk, which created India’s first full-stack banana supply chain, has developed a waste-to-value system to strengthen the country’s banana fibre-based industry by ensuring a steady supply of banana stem fibre to entrepreneurs and artisans for producing high value goods having a huge demand in domestic and global markets.
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Mahindra-Qualcomm-backed deep tech startup enters the agri fintech space
29-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Carnot Technologies, India’s leading agri AI-IoT platform backed by Mahindra begins a strategic partnership with Avanti Finance.
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Kerala Minister launches Milma Food Truck at KSRTC Kollam depot
26-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Milma rolled out a food truck in the city today, with Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Mrs J. Chinchurani inaugurating the facility that serves snacks and refreshments in a refashioned bus of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC).
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Comprehensive insurance plan for cattle on cards, says Kerala Minister
25-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Implementation of a comprehensive cattle insurance scheme is under active consideration of the state government to offset the cost suffered by dairy farmers due to the incidence of various bovine diseases, Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Mrs J Chinchurani said.
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AgTech startup TartanSense rebrands as Niqo Robotics, to commercialise AI robotics for making farming sustainable
23-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
AgTech start-up TartanSense, has rebranded as Niqo Robotics. The rebranding comes on the heels of the company launching their proprietary green on green AI spot spray robots in India.
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Implement new ideas to woo dairy farmers: Milma Chairman
23-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
The country’s dairy sector must implement novel methods to strengthen milk production and attract more entrepreneurs as well as investors, according to K.S. Mani, Milma Chairman.
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Hyderabad needs one crore liters of milk every day, but only 60 to 70 lakh liters are supplied
13-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
The three day Twin Expos--Dairy and Food, featuring Dairy/Food Products, Processing & Packaging which held at Hitex in Madhapur concluded on recently.
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Superplum's traceable agriculture supply chain enables consumers to connect with farmers who grow their fruits
13-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Superplum, an agritech startup based out of Noida, recently launched a unique feature that allows consumers to scan a QR code and pay a bonus to the farmer who has grown the food they are eating.
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PedalStart unveils agri startup incubators, accelerators
12-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
PedalStart, a Gurugram-based startup, a hybrid model of incubators and accelerators, is launching Agcuabtor, the latest initiative for Agri-Tech-based start-ups.
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Omnivore under OmniX Bio invest in animal nutrition startup eFeed
11-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Omnivore has announced today that it has invested in eFeed, an animal nutrition and health company manufacturing innovative products for livestock. This is Omnivore's third life sciences investment under its OmniX Bio initiative, which was originally launched in December 2021.
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Agri tech startup Greenikk raises INR 5 crore in pre-seed funding from Indian, foreign investors
11-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Greenikk, a Kerala-based fledgling startup that launched India’s first full-stack supply chain seamlessly connecting banana cultivators, wholesalers, exporters and B2B buyers on a single platform, has raised INR 5.04 crore in pre-seed funding from a string of institutional funders, angel investors and serial entrepreneurs from India and abroad.
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FPT Industrial natural gas turbine powers world’s first LNG tractor designed by New Holland Agriculture
02-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
At the CNH Industrial Tech Day event, held in Phoenix (Arizona, USA) in December 2022, New Holland Agriculture unveiled the new T7 Methane Power LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) pre-production prototype tractor, the world’s first LNG tractor powered by FPT Industrial’s N67 NG engine.
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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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WRMS Ventures into the manufacturing of climate-smart agrochemicals
23-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
WRMS, a leading agri-tech company, has expanded its services by foraying into the manufacturing of climate-smart agrochemicals in order to provide better solutions for pest management and soil fertility to farmers.
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Milma announces INR 6 hike in milk prices from Dec 1
23-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Milma has decided to raise the price of milk by Rs 6 per litre from next month, considering the steady increase in the input cost and the financial difficulties of the dairy farmers, Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF) Chairman KS Mani said.
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National Milk Day: Public can view processes at Milma’s TVM dairy
22-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Trivandrum Regional Cooperative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma has made arrangements for the public to view various processes at its Thiruvananthapuram Dairy in the city on November 25 and 26 as part of the National Milk Day celebrations.
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TechEagle transports the world's first vaccine via Drone for animal husbandry department in Arunachal Pradesh
22-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
TechEagle, a leading drone delivery startup that offers world-class end to end drone delivery solutions has transported the world's first vaccine delivery for Animal Husbandry in Arunachal Pradesh in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry, Govt of Arunachal Pradesh to strengthen the supply chain for Animal Husbandry by providing safe, secured and faster delivery of various Animal Husbandry related items starting from Lower Dibang valley.
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Arya.ag invests in computer vision-focused SaaS start-up, Assert AI’s latest USD 2 million fundraising round
09-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India's largest & only profitable integrated grain commerce platform, has announced a strategic investment in computer vision-focused SaaS startup Assert AI. The development is part of Assert AI's latest fund-raise amounting to USD 2 million and involved participation from Prashant Purker, Ex- MD & CEO of ICICI Venture, in his personal capacity.
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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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Dvara E-Dairy launches cattle loan facility for farmers in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
01-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Dvara E-Dairy Solutions Pvt Ltd has launched Dvara Surabhi Loan, a ‘True cattle loan’ offered digitally by leveraging new age technologies in partnership with Jana Small Finance Bank to create scalable access to finance for unbanked and underbanked small dairy farmers in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
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BioPrime Agrisolutions raises INR 9 Crore in a Pre-Series A round led by Inflexor Ventures
25-Oct-2022 - 0 Comments.
Tech-focused VC fund, Inflexor Ventures, leads the Pre-Series A round of INR 9 Crore in Agbiotech startup, BioPrime Agrisolutions (BioPrime).
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Samunnati,GROWiT collaborate to promote protective farming
27-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Samunnati, an open agro network, and GROWiT, a Surat-based Direct-to-Farmer (D2F) protective farming and agritech startup, have partnered to spread protective agricultural practices and goods among farmers affiliated with former and its farmer producer organisations (FPOs).
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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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Farmers Fresh Zone acquires milk chain platform AM Needs
21-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Farm produce online retailer Farmers Fresh Zone (FFZ), incubated in Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), has acquired milk delivery platform AM Needs for $2 million (INR 15.95 crore) in cash and stock deal.
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Agtonomy receives seed III funding from Cavallo Ventures and Mirae Asset
16-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ag-tech innovator Agtonomy announced it closed a USD 13.5 million funding round for its cutting-edge software and services.
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Ayekart raises USD 5.5 million in debt and equity to support growth
13-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ayekart, a startup in the agri-fintech sector, has raised USD 5.5 million from Siply, a fintech platform, and Caspian Debt, a corporate lending financial institution. The Latter provided about USD 2.5 million in debt financing, and former provided over USD 2.8 million in equity finance.
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Milma sells 9.4 MN liters of milk during Onam days
12-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Milma has achieved an all-time record in the sale of milk, curd and other dairy products during the Onam days from September 4 to 7, registering a steep increase from last year’s figures.
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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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Insect biotech startup Loopworm raises $3.4M from Omnivore, WaterBridge
06-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
India's leading insect biotech startup, Loopworm, announced today that it has raised a $3.4 million Seed round co-led by Omnivore and WaterBridge Ventures, with participation from Titan Capital and leading angel investors including Nadir Godrej (Godrej Agrovet), Sanjiv Rangrass (ex-ITC), and Akshay Singhal (Log9 Materials).
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RMSI Cropalytics launches India’s first ever crop map at village level
06-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
RMSI Cropalytics, a Noida-based agri-tech start-up, launched the first of its kind crop map for India at the village level. The new crop map shows the geo-location of sown acreage of the current cropping season in high resolution. It is a giant leap for agriculture data visibility.
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Sid's Farm launches A2 Desi Cow Milk
22-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.
Sid's Farm, a premium D2C dairy brand based out of Telangana, has launched A2 Desi Cow Milk for its customers in Hyderabad on the auspicious occasion of India's 75th Independence Day. Due to high customer demand for A2 milk, the company made pre-booking available, and within the first 6 hrs of pre-booking; they received an overwhelming response with over 400+ customers pre-booking for more than 350 ltrs.
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Jharkhand becomes first state to distribute seed to farmers through blockchain tech
22-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.
In a significant development which would revolutionize agriculture in the country, Directorate of Agriculture, Jharkhand and global blockchain technology company, SettleMint, India jointly announced the successful launch of seed distribution to farmers based on blockchain technology.
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Agri-Insurtech startup IBISA raises seed funding from Ankur Capital
16-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agri insurtech startup IBISA announced that Ankur Capital, an India-based leading early-stage venture capital fund focused on transformative technologies in deeptech and climate tech has joined its seed round.
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Piatrika Biosystems raises $1.2 MN seed funding led by Ankur Capital
Agri-Genomics startup, Piatrika Biosystems has raised $1.2 Million in a seed round led by Ankur Capital.
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Agri-Fintech startup Hesa to provide financial solutions across 30,000 villages in 2022
Agri-Fintech startup Hesa has announced that it aims to provide financial solutions to over 60K Hesaathi’s across 30,000 villages in tier 2 and 3 cities.
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Agritech startup Otipy to hire over 250 people including 100 freshers
15-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agritech startup Otipy operated by Crofarm is planning to hire more than 250+ employees this fiscal.
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Agri minister inaugurates centenary year celebrations of National Dairy Research Institute
03-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated the centenary year celebrations of the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal (Haryana).
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Climate-smart deeptech startup Ecozen raises INR 54 Cr in Series C funding led by Dare Ventures
20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Climate-smart deeptech startup Ecozen has announced that it has raised INR 54 crore of additional funding as the first tranche of a planned INR 200 crore Series C round.
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Prompt Innovations wins animal husbandry startup grand challenge 2.0
20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Adding another feather to its cap, Ahmedabad-based Prompt Innovations, a leading an innovative start-up in the field of energy efficient and sustainable cooling solutions, has been declared as one of the winners of the Animal Husbandry Startup Grand Challenge 2.0.
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A S AGRI AND AQUA LLP invests in Agri Tourism Development Corporation
A S AGRI AND AQUA LLP, widely recognized as a pioneer in Hi-tech soil-based Vertical Farming in India and one of the largest turmeric producers has announced their investment in Taware's startup Agri Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC).
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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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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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Ergos' tech platform, which connects half a million farmers, intends to generate INR 1800-INR 2000 crore in revenue by next year
29-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
GrainBank scaled across 26 districts in Bihar, 10 Districts in Karnataka and 17 Districts in Maharashtra with 1,45,000 farmers actively engaging on the technology-based platform, and adding 400-450 new farmer every day.
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Union agriculture minister launches integrated hi-tech online portals on export/import of agricultural commodities,pesticides registration
19-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar recently lauched two portals, one for the Computerized Registration of pesticide (CROP) and the other for Plant Quarantine Management System (PQMS).
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Ergos launches GrainBank loyalty cards for farmers
15-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Fresh from the Farm! The commodity market is a buzz again with Wheat and Maize harvesting in the field and sales starting on the Tech platform 'GrainBank' (developed by Ergos). This is the first time in India's history where farmers have direct access of a cutting-edge technology platform 'GrainBank' for getting valuable information and income on their farm produce.
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Ingen Technologies launches SecuLock to prevent dairy products' theft, pilferage
13-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ingen Technologies, a fully owned subsidiary of WRMS, launches SecuLock, a state-of-the-art indigenously manufactured smart e-lock developed for live monitoring and prevention of theft and pilferage, especially in milk tankers.
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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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Sid's Farm increased milk prices after 2 years
06-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Sid’s Farm, a premium dairy brand based in Telangana announced that it has raised its milk price after two years.
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Agritech Nakhla secures finance from Euphrates Ventures
17-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Nakhla, an Iraqi-based Agri-tech social enterprise, has received a six-figure investment from Euphrates Ventures, an Iraq-focused venture fund. The investment was facilitated by the Iraqi Angel Investors Network and marks the first investment round completed by an Iraqi Agri-tech startup.
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Otipy raises USD 32m from Westbridge Capital to expand its supply chain in new cities
09-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agri-tech startup Otipy has raised INR 235 crore (USD 32m) in its series B round led by Westbridge Capital. Existing investors SIG and Omidyar Network India were also involved, according to the company.
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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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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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Krishify startup in agritech receives USD 6.2m in pre-series A round from Omnivore
25-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Krihify, an agricultural tech platform, has raised USD 6.2m in a pre-Series A round led by venture capital fund Omnivore. Existing investors Ankur Capital, Omidyar Network India, and Orios Venture Partners were also involved in the financing round.
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Wholsum Foods secures USD 7m; targets INR 500 crore revenue by 2025
25-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Wholsum Foods, a millet-based food startup that makes Slurrp Farm, has raised USD 7m in a fresh round of fundraising led by Investment Corporation of Dubai and existing investor Fireside Ventures. Fundraising follows Fireside Ventures' initial investment of USD 2m in the company one year ago.
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Milma Chairman KS Mani elected director of NCDFI
24-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
K S Mani, Chairman, Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known popularly by its brand name Milma, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI), the apex body of dairy and edible oil cooperatives in the country.
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Semaai raises USD 1.25m in pre-seed funding from Sequoia Surge, Beenext
18-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indonesia-based agri-tech startup Semaai earlier this week raised USD 1.25m (INR 8.75 crore) in a funding round.
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SatSure raises USD 5m in funding from Baring PE India, ADB Ventures, and others
14-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
SatSure, a startup working at the intersection of spacetech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Software as a Service (SaaS), announces the raise of USD 5m in Pre-Series A funding in a round led by Baring Private Equity India Pvt Ltd, who have now been joined by ADB Ventures (Asian Development Bank's venture arm), according to a company press release.
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Wyvern secures USD 4m from SDTC for satellite based farming
11-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Wyvern, a satellite technology startup based in Edmonton, has secured a USD 4m CAD investment from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), according to a local media report.
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National Level conference on beekeeping held
03-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
National Bee Board (NBB) organized a National Conference on Beekeeping Sector in collaboration with National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED), Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) & National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) on 24 January 2022.
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MoooFarm secures funding from Accel to assist small dairy farmers
02-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Dairytech startup MoooFarm has raised USD 2.4m in an initial funding round led by Accel India. Rockstart's AgriFood fund and Navus Ventures also took part in the funding round.
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Farming tech startup Bijak raises USD 19.4m from Bertelsmann, others
02-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Bijak, a B2B trading platform for agricultural products, raised USD 19.37 million as part of its Series B funding round led by Bertelsmann, according to a regulatory filing.
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Aqgromalin raises USD 5.25m to resolve animal protein supply chain issues
01-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Aqgromalin, an agritech startup focused on animal husbandry and aquaculture, raised USD 5.25 million in funding in a round led by Sequoia India's Surge, Omnivore Partners India, and Zephyr Peacock India.
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Milma’s TRCMPU approves INR 1158 budget, announces incentive of INR 2 per litre on milk procurement
28-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Trivandrum Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma has announced an incentive of INR 2 on each litre of milk procured from dairy farmers in four southern districts from February 1, in view of the rise in input cost and difficulties caused by the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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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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Stellapps enters into a partnership with Nutreco, to benefit 2.8 MN farmers
20-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
India's leading dairy tech startup, Stellapps has announced a five year partnership with Trouw Nutrition, the animal nutrition division of Nutreco.
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WayCool Foods raises US $117mn in Series D round of funding from World Bank, Gawa Capital
15-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
WayCool Foods, India's fastest growing Agri-commerce company, has raised USD 117 million in their Series D round which saw participation from new and existing investors such as - LightRock, LightBox, FMO, Lightsmith, World Bank Group’s- IFC, Redwood Equity Partners and Gawa Capital. WayCool Foods will use the fresh capital to accelerate and leverage deep tech and automation to enhance its efficiency multi-fold.
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Omnivore, AgFunder release India Agrifood Startup Investment Report for FY2020-21
10-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Omnivore and AgFunder has announced the publication of the India Agrifood Startup Investment Report for FY2020-21.
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Discourage sale of milk from outside, promote domestic output: Minister Chinchurani
05-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development, J Chinchurani today called for concerted efforts to ensure that the state’s demand for milk is entirely met by the domestic output and discourage sale of milk coming from outside as the state is poised to achieve a record in milk production.
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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).
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Otipy to procure 10,000 tonnes of fruits and vegetables in 2022 from Haryana based FPOs
15-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.
Otipy, India’s fastest growing community group buying startup for fresh fruits and vegetables has announced partnership with Haryana government to procure 10,000 tonnes of fresh produce in 2022, from Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
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Agritech precision farming startup Samhitha raises $1.5MN in seed funding
02-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.
Samhitha Crop Care Clinics, an agritech start-up offering precision farming advisory, announced on December 1, 2021, that it has raised $1.5 million in a seed round led by TechStar Group, and participated by Quadrant Resource and angel investors.
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Amit Shah inaugurates Amul's milk powder, butter plants worth INR 415 Cr in Gandhinagar
30-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
India's Home and Co-operation minister Amit Shah has recently inaugurated AmulFed Dairy's new milk powder factory, butter manufacturing plant, poly film manufacturing plant, and an automated warehousing facility worth INR 415 crore in Gandhinagar.
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DAHD, MoFPI sign MoU to achieve sustainable development for rural poor
27-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Department of Animal husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and Ministry of Food Processing Industry(MoFPI) signed an MoU for extension of benefits to Dairy Entrepreneurs/ Dairy industries through a convergence of various schemes.
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Freshokartz launches social commerce platform for farmers
27-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Freshokartz Agri, a Jaipur based agriTech startup has announced the launch social commerce platform for farmers "Freshokartz Saarthi" through which they are giving entrepreneurship opportunities to lakh’s of aspiring Micro-Agripreneur not only in Rajasthan but in multiple states.
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Intello Labs Launches Praman, a AI-powered agriculture produce trade exchange platform
22-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Intello Labs, a global AI-powered quality assaying startup, formally announced the launch of their Praman business, which has been in stealth mode over the past few months.
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Dairy tech startup Stellapps raises USD 18 MN from pre-series C round, to digitize the Indian dairy sector
20-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
India's leading dairy-tech startup Stellapps has completed the first close towards its pre-series C round from various investors. The total size of the round will be USD 18 million.
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Dairy.com enters India with the acquisition of Mr.Milkman
18-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
America’s leading dairy technology, services, and intelligence provider, Dairy.com, has made its first investment in India with the acquisition of Mr.Milkman, India's leading last-mile dairy supply chain SaaS platform.
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Cremona to host international livestock show in Europe
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
The historical Cremona International Livestock Exhibitions (November 26-28) in Italy is ready to host the most awaited event for the dairy cattle world that, due to covid-19 pandemic, has been absent from an international ring for two years now.
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Amendments to co-op Act; leadership changes in dairy sector inevitable, says Bhasurangan
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (TRCMPU) has scheduled a general body meeting on December 9 to effect changes to bylaws as mandated by the recent amendment to the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, and set in motion the process of electing the new board of directors.
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CRISIL Data finds milk procurement by private dairy more in 8 milk producing states
18-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd had commissioned CRISIL, India’s largest Independent research house to conduct a market study regarding milk procurement by private dairy companies in India.
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Kerala government plans to bring bill for ensuring cattle feed, say Chinchurani
04-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Government has plans to bring in legislation to ensure the quality of cattle feed sold in the state with in-built regulatory mechanisms, Minister for Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development Mrs J Chinchurani said recently.
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Agri Minister presents the progress of Indian Agriculture in G-20 meeting
20-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar said that the Government of India has emphasized re-introducing traditional food items including millet, other nutritious cereals, fruits and vegetables, fish, dairy, and organic products in the diet of the people.
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Agritech robotics startup TartanSense raises $5mn from FMC, Omnivore and Blume Ventures
25-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agritech robotics startup TartanSense has announced that it has raised USD 5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by FMC Ventures and Omnivore, with participation from existing investor Blume Ventures.
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Deep tech start-up AgNext raises US $21 million in Series A from Alpha Wave Incubation
21-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
AgNext Technologies, India's leading deep-tech agritech start-up, announced today that it has raised a total of USD 21 million in Series A funding.
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Chennai's Aquaconnect selected by Google for Startup Accelerator
21-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Aquaconnect, India's leading aquaculture technology platform, has been selected for the fifth class of Google for Startups Accelerator (GFS) India.
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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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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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Leads Connect bags World Bank funded Assam Agri-Business and Rural Transformation Project
08-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Noida based Agri-tech company, Leads Connect has bagged World Bank funded Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project (APART)’s Crop Cutting Experiments (CCE).
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Bel Brands announces partnership with Dairy Farmers Of America to pilot sustainable milk cooling program
05-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Bel Brands USA is pleased to announce a new program in partnership with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) a national dairy cooperative of farm families to implement and measure sustainable cooling practices designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by cutting on-farm energy usage.
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Hatsun Agro launches paneer; milk sourced directly from farmers
26-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd (HAP), has recently introduced ‘Arokya’ Paneer, a delectable new addition to its wide dairy product portfolio.
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Sea6 Energy raises USD 9 million in funding for Ocean farming
22-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Bengaluru-based ocean farming startup Sea6 Energy has recently raised USD 9 million as a part of its Series B funding round led by Netherlands-based aquaculture fund Aqua-Spark. Silverstrand Capital a Singapore-based company also participated as a part of this round.
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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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Samunnati inks partnership with Kheyti
15-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Samunnati, a specialized Agri Value Chain Enabler has announced its partnership with Hyderabad-based Agritech startup Kheyti to deliver Kheyti Rakshak to over 1 lakh farmers in the next 4-5 years.
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Sarda Dairy expands with launch of Vachan Farm classics cow milk in Mumbai
08-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Sarda Dairy and Food Products Limited (SDFPL), one of the India's largest integrated dairy farms has today announced the expansion of its product portfolio in Mumbai with the launch of its Vachan Farm Classics Cow Milk.
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Agri fintech startup Dvara e-registry raises pre-Series A funding from Omnivore, Dvara Holdings
06-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Dvara E-Registry, an agri fintech startup has announced today that it has raised a pre-Series A round of funding from Omnivore, an India based venture capital firm and Dvara Holdings.
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SpaceJLTZ appoints TerraStream to manage hyperspectral data for precision farming
02-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
SkyWatch Space Applications Inc (SkyWatch), a Waterloo-based space technology startup, recently announced it has signed an agreement to deliver data management capabilities to SpaceJLTZ.
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Milma’s Malabar Union to launch medicare scheme for dairy farmers’ children
29-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Malabar Regional Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union (MRCMPU) under Milma is launching a scheme from the coming month, providing financial assistance for the treatment of its dairy farmers’ children diagnosed with type-1 diabetes.
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Dvara E-Dairy partners with IFFCO Tokio, launches AI powered cattle digital identity for cattle insurance
29-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Dvara E-Dairy Solutions Pvt Ltd, a portfolio company of Dvara Holdings (Formerly Dvara Trusteeship) has announces the launch of "Surabhi e-Tag", an artificial intelligence (AI) powered digital tag to identify cattle based on muzzle identity.
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Apollo Agriculture secures USD 1 million from ABC Fund
22-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Apollo Agriculture (Apollo), a Kenyan agri-tech firm that uses machine learning and automated operations technology to help small-scale farmers access the resources they need to maximise their profitability has secured USD 1 million from Agri-Business Capital Fund (ABC Fund).
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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.
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Hi-Tech soil-based vertical farming revolutionized by A S Agri and Aqua LLP
14-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
A S Agri and Aqua LLP one of the leading Agriculture Development and Agro-tech Solutions companies in India, is transforming and revolutionizing the Indian agricultural ecosystem with the introduction of Hi-tech Soil-Based Vertical Farming (SBVF) in India and overseas countries.
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Renewable energy, agri-tech; UK farmers fresh choice post COVID-19
13-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Propel, a finance company surveyed farmers across the country to reveal their economic outlook across the sector, and found that 75 percent of farmers are looking to acquire assets after tractors and trailers in the next 12 months.
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Govt empowering farmers through Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization
12-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
To empower the farmers through Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) scheme, central government has released funds for various activities of Farm Mechanization like Establishment of Custom Hiring Centres, Farm Machinery Bank, High-tech Hubs and distribution of various agricultural machinery etc to different states.
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WayCool Foods plans strategic investments of USD 20 mn
11-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agri-tech firm WayCool Foods and Products has an investment capex of USD 20 million to invest in companies with complementary capabilities, according to the IANS report.
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Amul installs micro ATM to pay dairy farmers at their doorsteps
09-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
In order to provide payment for procuring dairy farmers milk, India's largest dairy co-operative, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF) popularly known as Amul has installed first Micro ATM payment center at doorstep of milk producer members.
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Hosachiguru launches managed farm plots with inhouse food forests
07-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Hosachiguru, a Bengaluru-based farm asset management startup, has launched two new managed farmland projects on the outskirts of Bengaluru to cater to the increasing interest in owning farmland and leading a more sustainable lifestyle.
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Amul's RS Sodhi elected as MD at International Dairy Federation
03-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) unanimously elected R S Sodhi, managing director, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) that sells Amul branded products in India, to its board during the general assembly held on 1 June, according to media reports.
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Sid’s Farm announces 27 tests before delivering milk to consumers
03-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Sid’s Farm, a new dairy brand has announced that the company performs 27 tests based on FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) legal standards of milk and milk products.
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APEDA organizes webinar to commemorate the World Milk Day
03-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in association with the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MFAHD) organized a webinar cum interactive session on the prospects of harnessing the full potential of dairy products exports from the country on the occasion of World Milk Day.
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Bijak launches new logistics service for agri commodities in Maharashtra, UP
01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
With an aim to provide easy trading of agri commodities across the country, agritech B2B marketplace startup, Bijak has launched its logistics services in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.
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Jai Kisan raises USD 30mn in Series A funding led by Mirae Asset
31-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Rural fintech startup Jai Kisan has raised USD 30mn (INR 217 Crores) in a combination of equity and debt in a Series A round of funding led by Mirae Asset. Blacksoil, Stride Ventures, and Trifecta Capital contributed the debt in the round whereas, Veda Corporate Advisors was the exclusive financial advisor to Jai Kisan for the fundraise.
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Omnivore to elevate USD 150 million funds to enhance rural agritech
31-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Omnivore, an agritech venture capital firm, recently announced that it is setting up a new USD 150 million funds to be invested in tech-driven, predictive crop insights that can help improve productivity and profitability for farmers in India.
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AgriTech silk supply chain startup ReshaMandi raises USD 1.7 mn seed funding
23-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
ReshaMandi, an agritech start-up digitizing India’s silk supply chain, has raised USD 1.7 million in seed funding. The round was led by Omnivore and Strive Ventures with participation from Axilor Ventures and Supply Chain Labs (Lumis), according to a media report.
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India's silk supply chain Reshamandi is going ahead with expansion despite COVID worries
22-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agri-tech start-up Reshamandi is going ahead with its planned expansion despite the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, targeting to onboard around 2 lakh silk farmers on its platform in two years, according to a PTI report.
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Post-harvest startup Arya crosses INR 200 crore loan book mark
05-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Arya, India's leading post-harvest Agritech player through its digital financial solutions company, Aryadhan has crossed the book size of INR 200 Crores.
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NDDB to offer energy efficient solutions to dairy industry, inks MoU with EESL
05-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
With a view to promote efficient renewable technologies in the dairy industry, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) during a virtual ceremony on 5 May 2021 at NDDB, Anand.
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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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Agdhi joins NVIDIA Inception's artificial intelligence program
17-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agdhi, an agritech startup based in Bengaluru today announced that it has joined NVIDIA Inception, a program designed to nurture startups revolutionizing industries with advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data sciences.
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OneBasket adding value to agri supply chain
13-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Looking at the challenges faced by farmers to bring their product to the end users, Hyderabad based agritech startup company, OneBasket is taking this challenge head on.
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Aquaconnect inks pact with Bank of Baroda, formal credit to over 15 MN fish farmers on the cards
10-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
A leading aquaculture tech company Aquaconnect has partnered with Bank of Baroda, India’s leading public sector bank to pave the way for access to formal credit for 1.6 million aquaculture farmers.
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RMSI Cropalytics bags best agri start-up at FICCI Agri Start-up Awards 2021
04-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
RMSI Cropalytics, the agri-tech subsidiary of RMSI, a global leader in geospatial and engineering solutions, was adjudged the Best Agri Start-up in Application of Digital Technologies at the recently held FICCI Agri Start-up Awards 2021 in New Delhi.
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Stellapps ties up with India Post Payments Bank to drive financial inclusion for dairy farmers
25-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
Leading dairy-tech startup, Stellapps has announced that it has signed an agreement with India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) to digitize the dairy milk procurement value chain and promote banking facilities at milk collection centres.
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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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Paras Dairy empowering dairy farmers with digital payment system
18-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
VRS Foods Ltd., one of the leading dairies in India with end to end focus on Farmers and Customers and market preferred dairy products under the brand of Paras, has collaborated with a tech startup, Stellapps for their first of its kind fully automated user friendly Digital Direct Farmers Payment Application "mooPay" in two different milk shed zones of VRS Foods Ltd. - Kanpur Dehat District of Uttar Pradesh, and Malanpur district of Madhya Pradesh in the presence of the Managing Director/Director – Operation(s), Narender Nagar, under whose visionary leadership this project has been executed.
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Gramcover launches parametric insurance to protect farmers against weather vagaries
06-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
Solving for the century-old problem, Insurtech startup, Gramcover has introduced ‘Parametric Insurance’ to provide protection for crops against weather vagaries in conjunction with crop insurance companies.
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Milk Mantra appoints ex-Lactalis Sandipan Ghosh as COO
28-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
Milk Mantra has appointed accomplished food & dairy industry leader Sandipan Ghosh as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
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Cold chain startup Inficold raises $ 900,000 from RVCF
27-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
Inficold, a Noida - based startup supported by Shell Foundation, an independent UK registered charity, that provides cold storage solutions has raised $900,000 (Rs. 6.5 crore approximately) in a funding round from RVCF and other undisclosed high net worth individuals as a part of their Pre Series A fund closure.
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Agdhi introduces vision based intelligence in agriculture
11-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agdhi, an agritech startup based in Bengaluru has introduced vision-enabled AI-based technology in agriculture. It has launched machine learning and computer vision techniques in detecting the defects in the seeds and crops thus enabling the farming community to get quality seeds and crops.
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Agritech e-marketplace, Agri10x raises seed fund from Omnivore
07-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agritech startup Agri10x has announced that it has raised a seed round from Omnivore, without giving any details on the amount raised.
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Jayshri Gayatri Food forays in country's B2C domestic market
31-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Jayshri Gayatri Food Products (JGFP), one of the leading dairy product manufacturers in the Central India, has now forayed into the B2C Indian domestic market with its dairy products brand ‘Milk Magic’.
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Precision farming agritech startup Fasal launches water credit initiative
17-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Precision farming agritech startup- Fasal has launched FASAL WATER CREDIT ™ to encourage its farmers to save water and money with sustainable farming practices.
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Agritech startup Clover introduces free agronomy service for their greenhouse farmers
15-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
To strengthen the greenhouse farming techniques with the best advisory, the leading agritech startup, Clover has been providing agronomy services for their greenhouse farmers with an aim to provide them with structural market access.
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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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Hatsun Agro Product opens its 3000th outlet
02-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd. (HAP), a leading private sector dairy company in India, inaugurated its 3000 HAP Daily outlet.
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Bijak launches its online marketplace to create market linkages for agricultural commodity traders
28-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
After already being present in 22 states, leading Agri Commodity Trading startup ‘Bijak’ is expanding its operations in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The traders and suppliers of agricultural commodities in these states will be able to use Bijak’s online marketplace to discover verified buyers and sellers to trade over 90 commodities.
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Ninjacart partners with Kilofarms successfully produces first set of residue-free tomatoes
17-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
Ninjacart, India’s largest B2B fresh produce supply chain company furthered its vision of, ‘Safe food for billion people’ with its first set of Residue-Free Tomatoes, produced in partnership with agri-tech platform Kilofarms.
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NDDB chairman unanimously elected to International Dairy Federation board
10-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
Dilip Rath, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has been unanimously elected to the Board of International Dairy Federation (IDF) on 2 November 2020 during the General Assembly of IDF.
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NDDB inks MoU with Ladakh to promote livelihoods from dairying
09-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
With a view to promote dairying and rural livelihoods in the Union Territory of Ladakh, NDDB and UT Administration of Ladakh signed an MoU for conducting a benchmark survey in the newly formed UT. NDDB’s dairy potential survey will help prepare a road map to boost dairying in the UT and will help in enhancing income of the rural population in the mountainous border areas.
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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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Stellapps unveils direct payments to farmers, launches MooPay
16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
As part of its value-added embedded fintech services program for dairies and dairy farmers, the leading dairy-tech startup Stellapps has launched a first of its kind fully automated Digital Direct Farmers Payment product for Dairy Cooperatives, called “mooPay” in Bhilwara district of Rajasthan.
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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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Soil tech firm raises $1 mn from NABVENTURES, Omnivore
07-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Krishitantra announced that it has raised USD 1 million (INR 7.6 crore) in seed funding from NABVENTURES and Omnivore.
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Aquaconnect launches financial risk management service AquaCRED
29-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Aquaculture startup Aquaconnect launches a full-stack technological intervention AquaCRED. This aims to bring a formal financial network to small and medium aquaculture farmers by working on risk assessment based financing strategy.
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Milk Mantra supports flood-affected dairy farmers
15-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
New age dairy startup Milk Mantra organized a health camp for cows at Gadamathiapada village on the 10 September, in a bid to support the dairy farmers of flood-affected Kanash block of Odisha’s Puri district.
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‘Goal is to double the Fish Exports in the next 3 to 4 years’, says Modi
10-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala App & several initiatives linked to studies and research in fisheries production, dairy, animal husbandry and agriculture in Bihar through video conferencing.
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INI Farms introduces origin traceability feature for fruits under Kimaye brand
03-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
INI Farms, India's leading farm to fork ag-tech fruit brand company has introduced origin traceability features for all its fruits in the international and domestic market under the technology program called “FruitRoute”.
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Amul initiates India's first digitalization in artificial insemination
15-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Artificial insemination is a proven scientific method for improving genetics of animals. Amul Dairy has decided to digitize the artificial insemination service in its operational area.
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Cargill opens new cattle supplement plant Maharashtra with an investment of INR 122 cr
09-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to address milk productivity in cattle’s across India, Cargill has opened a high-pressure hydrogenation plant in Kurkumbh, Maharashtra to manufacture superior bypass fat, a health and nutrition supplement for dairy cattle.
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Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurates state of the art honey testing lab in Gujarat
24-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of agriculture and farmers’ welfare Narendra Singh Tomar has today inaugurated the ‘World Class State of Art Honey Testing Laboratory’ established by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in Anand (Gujarat) with support of National Bee Board (NBB), through Video Conference.
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Amul consolidated turnover crosses INR 52,000 cr during 2019-20 FY
19-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
India’s largest milk co-operative, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) and its constituent member unions which markets the Amul brand of milk and dairy products has registered a consolidate turnover of INR 52,000 crore during the fiscal year ended 31 March 2020.
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Milk production is expected to touch 330 million tons by 2024, says dairy minister
16-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for animal husbandry and dairying Giriraj Singh today while launching the implementation guidelines for Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth INR 15,000 crore said by 2024, country's milk production is expected to touch 330 million tonnes.
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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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India’s milk production in Q1 2020 improved over 2019, says RaboResearch Dairy report
15-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Better soil moisture and feed quality, along with improved payouts to farmers, helped improve milk supplies. However, the lockdown from the second half of March has led to supply-chain disruptions, impacting demand for dairy products in the B2B channel, RaboResearch Dairy Quarterly titled 'Waiting for the Dust to Settle' said.
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Government giving 1.5 crore dairy farmers Kisan Credit Cards
02-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Government will provide Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to 1.5 crore dairy farmers belonging to Milk Unions and Milk producing Companies within the next two months (1 June-31 July 2020) under a special drive.
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Mother Dairy procuring 2.55 lakh litres per day in Vidarbha, Marathwada region
20-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Taking an initiative in providing availability of essentials like food and health services to the masses is crucial, Mother Dairy is procuring an average milk volume of 2.55 lakh litres per day in Vidarbha and Marathwada region.
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Dairy products output to grow by 10% in 2020-21 fiscal year, says India Ratings report
19-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
The manufactured dairy products output is estimated to grow 10% to INR 283,000 crore (USD $37.58 billion) during the current financial year (April 2020-March 2021), a Mumbai based rating firm, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said in a report.
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Govt announces interest subvention on working capital loans for dairy sector
14-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Looking at the hardship faced by the dairy sector, central government has announced a interest subvention scheme on working capital for dairy sector.
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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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Indian Railways operating 134 trains for transporting perishable commodities since CONVID-19
11-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Railways has identified 67 routes (134 trains) for Parcel Special Trains since the start of the lockdown for perishable commodities including fruits, vegetables, milk and dairy products and seeds for agriculture purpose
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IndusTill FarmeTech wins Indigram Labs Foundation Smart Village Program award
06-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indigram Labs Foundation, a leading agri-tech focused incubator, has announced the winners of its smart village program - ‘Adhunik Gram’, an initiative to empower agribusiness in rural India
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Over 34.5 million cattle registered under the National animal disease control program, says NDDB
02-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to provide safety to country's cattle population from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)'s National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), a 5-year project has been launched by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi with total outlay of INR 13,343 crore (USD $ 2 billion).
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NDDB requests dairy cooperatives to ensure supply of milk, milk products
26-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
Considering the dairy cooperatives account for the bulk of the organized liquid milk supply to consumers, it is important that they make all the necessary arrangements to ensure the supply of milk and milk products to consumers in this unprecedented situation created by COVID 19 virus.
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NDDB issues COVID-19 advisory to dairy cooperatives
21-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
In line with the Government of India’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 virus, NDDB has disseminated essential advisory materials to dairy federations across the country.
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NDDB’s dairy development initiative in Vidarbha & Marathwada transforming lives: Dilip Rath
23-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.
National Dairy Development Board’s dairy development initiative in Vidarbha and Marathwada are gradually transforming the lives of rural people as it has started impacting social issues like gender inequalities and unemployment. NDDB’s innovative efforts have given the much-needed confidence to milk producers as they are getting the fair share of consumer price.
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Pune based Mittal Happy Cows Dairy Farms partners dairy tech start-up Mr Milkman
03-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.
Mittal Happy Cows Dairy Farms, one of the fastest growing dairy farms in Pune, has partnered with Delhi based Dairy tech start-up, Mr. Milkman to launch a co-branded application – ‘Mr Milk’, to deliver premium quality, un-adulterated A2 Milk
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Himalayan Creamery partners Mr. Milkman for launching milk subscription, delivery service
20-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.
Himalayan Creamery, one of the fastest growing dairy farms in Punjab has partnered with Delhi based Dairy tech startup, Mr. Milkman to launch co-branded application for milk Subscription and delivery service in Punjab
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NDDB opens up a new vista to multiply elite indigenous cows
18-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
Two calves one of Gir breed and other of Sahiwal were born at an interval of one week at the state-of-the art facility created by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in Anand for producing calves through in-vitro fertilization technique.
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CLFMA CFO Forum discuss insights on the future of Indian livestock sector
01-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
CLFMA organized its first “CFO Forum” in association with NCDEX IPFT for senior-level professionals from various sub-sectors of livestock industry such as poultry, dairy, feed and aquaculture
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NDDB Dairy Services ties up with PharmaSecure to safeguard indigenous cow population
13-Feb-2018 - 0 Comments.
PharmaSecure, a leading provider of brand protection, consumer loyalty & engagement solutions today announced that it has joined hands with NDDB- Dairy Services to provide a simple and effective tool to safeguard country’s high quality indigenous breeds of cow
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Indian dairy sector offers numerous possibilities for entrepreneurs globally
26-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian Agriculture Minister said India is the Oyster of the global dairy industry with opportunities galore for the entrepreneurs globally
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Alltech launches startup accelerator for second year
10-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
Following a highly successful first year, Alltech will select another cohort from across the world to participate in The Pearse Lyons Accelerator
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India allocates $1.70 BN for Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund
12-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved a 'Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund' (DIDF) with an outlay of USD $1.70 billion (INR 10,881 crore)
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DAHDF is regularly reviewing the availability of milk situation in the country with National Dairy Development Board
21-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
Adulteration in Milk is harmful to health even while it is an unfair trade practices
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Quality Mark Award Scheme for Dairy Cooperatives initiated by NDDB
21-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
As part of the innovative initiatives under the “White Revolution” umbrella Schemes, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has supported the National Dairy Development Board(NDDB) developed initiative of “Quality Mark” Award Scheme for dairy Cooperatives to promote and encourage enhancement of safety, quality and hygiene of milk and milk products manufactured by dairy cooperatives.
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NDDB's Cattle Feed Knowledge Portal launched
28-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of state for agriculture & farmers welfare, Parshottam Rupala has launched National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)’s Cattle Feed Knowledge Portal, an interactive knowledge platform on various aspects of compound cattle feed production.
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NDDB’s Cattle Feed Knowledge Portal launched
28-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of state for agriculture & farmers welfare, Parshottam Rupala has launched National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)’s Cattle Feed Knowledge Portal, an interactive knowledge platform on various aspects of compound cattle feed 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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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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India sign MoU with Mauritius in agro industry, fisheries & dairy sector
16-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh and Minister of Business, Enterprise and Cooperatives, Govt. of Mauritius, Soomilduth Bholah signed on MoU for Cooperation in the field of Cooperatives & related areas recently.
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Huge opportunities generated for skilled youth in agriculture, allied sectors, says Singh
06-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare has said that due to the sophisticated development in agriculture sector, employment opportunities have been generated for the skilled youth in the fields of agri-warehousing in agriculture, cold chains, supply chains, dairy, poultry, meat, fisheries, horticulture, agricultural mechanization as well as micro-irrigation.
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Government ask Amul to open bank accounts of every milk producers by Jan 2017
27-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to bring all dairy farmers in the banking channel, central government has asked the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) owner of country's largest dairy co-operative, AMUL to open bank accounts of all Milk producers/farmers by December 30, 2016.
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Singh visits Mother Dairy, Safal outlets to promote cashless transaction
26-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare, Radha Mohan Singh recently visited some outlets of Mother Dairy Milk and Safal to see the digitalization drive to promote cashless transaction.
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India's tech minister say on GM crops in upper house
The policy for introduction of Genetically Modified (GM) Crops in the country is based on recommendations of the Task Force on Application of Biotechnology and Agriculture under the Chairmanship of Prof. M. S. Swaminathan
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Dairy startup, Osam raises $6.7 MN in Series B funding
13-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Dairy startup, Osam has raised $6.7 million (Rs 45 crore) in Series B funding from Lok Capital-advised Growth Catalyst Partners.
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Amul selects Amazon to enter US markets
02-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to expand its reach in the United States, India's largest dairy cooperative with 3.6 million members, Amul has selected Amazon to sell its products in the US.
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Dilip Rath appointed chairman of NDDB
01-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
The central government has appointed Dilip Rath as Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) for two years.
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India chalks out dairy plan to increase milk production
In order to increase milk production, India has chalked out plans on how to produce more milk and also cut down spoilage
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India forms committee for monitoring bird flu
26-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Looking at an increase in bird flu cases in the country, Indian government today constituted a Committee headed by Joint Commissioner, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries (DADF) to maintain constant vigil on the situation arising out of avian influenza (H5N8).
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Dairy Classic Ice Cream raises $16 MN from Motilal Oswal
24-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Bangalore based Dairy Classic Ice Creams have raised over $16 million from Motilal Oswal Private Equity (MOPE) for expanding its operations in India.
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Goa Dairy launches protein rich cattle feed
21-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to increase milk output in the state, Goa Dairy has announced the launch of protein rich cattle feed 'Supreme' in the state.
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By 2017 end Mother Dairy to sell fortified milk only
20-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
In a view to fight malnutrition in the country, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)'s subsidiary, Mother Dairy will be selling fortified milk by the end of 2017.
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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.
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Mother Dairy to invest $30 MN in Maharashtra
06-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
The wholly owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Mother Dairy will be investing $30 million (Rs 200 crore) in Maharashtra.
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Creamline Dairy setting up new dairy plant in Vishakapatnam
05-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to expand its reach across India, Creamline Dairy, a subsidiary of Godrej Agrovet is setting up new dairy plant in Vishakapatnam.
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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!
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Russia sign dairy export protocol with India
16-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
With several months of negotiations with Russia, decks are cleared for dairy exports, as the later has signed export protocols with India.
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Telangana to launch dairy revolution
02-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to increase milk production in the state, the newly created state, Telangana’s State Livestock Development Agency (TSLDA) has decided to launch a ‘white revolution’ in the state by adding good breedable milch animals.
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Odisha Dairy Co-operative awarded ISO 22000:2005 certification
02-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
The MS Certification Services has granted International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 22000:2005 Certificate to the Bhubaneswar Dairy, Chandrasekharpur recently through its accredited agency under the assistance of the Institute of Quality and Environment Management Services Pvt Ltd.