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Top Tractors Under 40 HP Powering Rural India
22-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
In the vast tapestry of Indian agriculture, small farms play a crucial role. These holdings, often less than 2 hectares, contribute significantly to the nation's food security.
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List of Top Superfoods in India
11-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
The term "superfood" has become a buzzword in the world of health and nutrition. While there's no single food with magical properties, certain ingredients boast a concentrated pack of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, potentially offering a range of health benefits.
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Unveiling India's Top Rabi Crops and their significance
02-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
As the monsoon subsides and winter descends upon India, a new wave of agricultural activity begins. Rabi crops, sown in the cooler months and harvested in the spring, contribute significantly to the nation's food security and farmer income.
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A Deep Dive into India's Agricultural Commodities Market
01-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
The fertile plains and vibrant fields of India are not just landscapes; they are a bustling marketplace. The agricultural commodities market plays a crucial role in connecting farmers with consumers, ensuring a steady flow of food and essential products.
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Cultivating Global Plates: Top 10 Organic Produce for Indian Export Success
30-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
The global organic food market is flourishing, driven by a growing awareness of health and environmental concerns. This presents a golden opportunity for Indian farmers to tap into this lucrative market by cultivating organic produce in high demand internationally.
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Top 10 Global Banks Funding the Agricultural Revolution
27-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
As the world grapples with issues like food security and climate change, agriculture is undergoing a critical transformation. This report sheds light on the top 10 global banks actively funding the agricultural space, exploring their market capitalizations, annual turnovers, and unique initiatives in this sector.
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India's Top Maize Producers in 2022-23
25-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Maize, the "golden grain," is a vital cog in India's agricultural machinery. It serves as a staple food in some regions, a key ingredient in animal feed, and a raw material for various industrial applications.
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Can Zero Farming Feed the World? Exploring the Promise and Challenges of a Budget-Friendly Technique
23-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
In the face of a growing global population and a strained agricultural sector, innovative farming practices are emerging to address the challenges of sustainability and affordability. Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF), a technique popularized by Indian agriculturalist Subhash Palekar, has garnered significant attention for its low-cost approach to food production.
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Urban Farming: Cultivating a Greener Future in Our Cities
22-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
The sprawling cityscape, once a symbol of progress, is now facing new challenges. Food security, environmental sustainability, and community engagement are concerns demanding innovative solutions.
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High-Yielding Maize for Indian Farmers
18-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Maize, also known as corn, is a versatile crop that plays a vital role in Indian agriculture. It serves as a staple food source in some regions, a key ingredient in animal feed, and a raw material for various industrial applications.
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Aqua Schools are revolutionising fish farming in Uttar Pradesh
17-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Shail Kumari, a farmer associated with Urra Shobha Purva SHG in the Mihinpurva block of Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, faced challenges in supplying sufficient food grains for her family due to seasonal flooding.
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New Climate Change Impact Prediction Tool Analyzes Food Production and Financial Risks
13-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
A groundbreaking study by researchers at the University of California San Diego offers a new tool for predicting how climate change will impact food production and financial institutions.
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Alltech release Agri-Food Outlook on global feed production, influential trends in agriculture
02-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Global animal feed production remained steady in 2023 at 1.29 billion metric tons (BMT), a slight decrease of 2.6 million metric tons (MMT) — or 0.2% — from 2022’s estimates, according to the 2024 Agri-Food Outlook, released today by Alltech.
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Top Beetroot Producing States in India
02-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
India, with its diverse climatic conditions, is a major producer of a variety of vegetables, one of which is beetroot. This vibrant and versatile vegetable is known for its earthy flavour and aroma, and is often referred to as a super food due to its rich nutritional profile.
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Alltech partners with Thai Wah Public Co to advance carbon reduction efforts in the Asian agri-food industry
27-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Alltech and Thai Wah Public Co. (TWPC) have joined forces to advance carbon reduction efforts in the Asian agri-food industry by leveraging scientific nutritional solutions and technologies.
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International Telecommunication Union, ICAR to host workshop on digital agriculture through IoT and AI
17-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is organizing a Workshop on “Cultivating tomorrow: Advancing digital agriculture through IoT and AI,” in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
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India's Agriculture in a Disrupted World
13-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
India, a land of vibrant agricultural traditions, finds itself at a critical juncture. The ongoing Ukraine crisis has sent shockwaves through the global food supply chain, and India, with its vast agricultural sector, is both impacted and holds the potential to offer solutions.
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India's Growing Food Basket: A Key Player in Global Food Security
13-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
India, the world's second-most populous country and one of the largest producers of agricultural commodities, has a vital role to play in ensuring global food security.
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Fisheries crucial for food security and livelihood, says former ICAR DG
12-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Fisheries sector plays a crucial role in ensuring the food and nutritional security as well as the livelihood of millions of fishermen in the country, former Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Padma awardee, Dr S Ayyappan said.
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Blockchain Blossoms: Top Indian states taking root in agritech
11-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
India's agricultural sector, a cornerstone of the nation's economy, is undergoing a digital transformation. Blockchain technology, with its secure and transparent nature, is emerging as a game-changer for farmers, consumers, and the entire food supply chain.
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She Stands Tall: How women are revolutionizing India's agri & allied space
08-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
For centuries, women have been the backbone of India's agricultural sector, silently toiling in fields and contributing significantly to food security. However, their immense contribution has often gone unnoticed.
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Agriculture ministry unveils initiatives to empower farmers and improve soil health
07-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Union Ministers for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development jointly launched four key initiatives aimed at empowering farmers and improving soil health in India.
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Fertilizer Market in India: Production, Demand, and the Future Outlook
06-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
India's agricultural sector plays a pivotal role in the nation's economy and food security, with fertilizers being a vital input driving productivity.
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NABARD, National Rural Livelihood Mission MoU to benefit women SHGs
28-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Marking a strategic alliance to benefit rural women SHGs, NABARD and the National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the Ministry of Rural Development, GoI inked a landmark MoU on 27 February 2024 in NABARD’s Head Office, Mumbai.
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Top 5 Pulses Producers in India Shaping the Nation's Food Security
27-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Pulses, the humble legumes packed with protein and dietary fiber, are an essential component of the Indian diet. As the world's largest producer and consumer of pulses, India boasts a vibrant landscape of producers contributing to this vital food source.
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Opportunities in Multi-Grain Farming and Outlook for 2030 in India
23-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
As India's population continues to surge, ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agricultural practices becomes increasingly crucial. In this context, multi-grain farming, the cultivation of multiple cereal and legume crops on the same land in a single season or in succession, emerges as a promising approach.
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Exploring the Top 10 States Leading in Organic Farming: A Comprehensive Analysis
22-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Organic farming has gained substantial momentum globally as consumers increasingly prioritize healthy, sustainable, and environmentally friendly food choices.
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Top 10 Wheat Producing States in India
20-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Explore the top 10 wheat producing states in India, from the fertile plains of Uttar Pradesh to the diverse agricultural landscapes of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Discover their contributions to national food security, the challenges they face, and the future of wheat production in India.
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Burkina Faso government, African Development Bank launch project to bolster food security
12-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
The government of Burkina Faso has officially launched an African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) supported project to bolster food security in the country against the impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Amul launches Sagar skimmed milk across India
17-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF), the largest food products organization responsible for marketing of Amul and Sagar brand, announced the launch of Sagar Skimmed Milk across India.
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Global aquaculture will provide 59% of fish for human consumption by 2030
25-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
In view of a range of critical threats posed by climate change and increasing demand for food and nutritional security, Simon Feunge-Smith, Senior Fishery Officer of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO) has called for enhancing blue finance for innovations and developments in the aquaculture sector.
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ICFA launches World's first International Agro Arbitration Centre in New Delhi
13-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Launching the world's first agro focussed dispute settlement body, International Agro Arbitration Centre (IAAC), promoted by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture, Justice P. Sathasivam, Former Chief Justice of India and Former Governor of Kerala, said that IAAC is poised to revolutionize dispute resolution mechanism within the agricultural and food sector in India and worldwide.
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Omnivore expands team with multiple hires
01-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Omnivore, India's leading agritech venture capital firm, announced four strategic hires to lead key functions and strengthen the firm's commitment to supporting innovations in agriculture and food systems.
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Agri-food leaders optimistic about sustainable food system, Alltech survey finds
26-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Alltech's first global sustainability insights survey finds that agri-food leaders believe the industry can work together to create a better, more sustainable food system.
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Maize crop in India: Opportunities and outlook for the next five years
26-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Maize, also known as corn, is a versatile cereal crop that is grown in all regions of India. It is the third-largest cereal crop in India after rice and wheat, and it plays an important role in the country's food security and economy.
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The Evolving Landscape of India's Poultry Market: A Glimpse into 2030
23-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Indian poultry market has witnessed significant transformations over the years, evolving from a small-scale, backyard industry to one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors in the country's agriculture and food industry.
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Know more about Millet crop in India
20-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Millets are a group of small-seeded grasses that are grown for their edible grain. They are a staple food for millions of people in Asia and Africa, and they are becoming increasingly popular in other parts of the world as well.
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Harvesting hope: Climate-resilient crops transforming agriculture worldwide
16-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
As our world grapples with the growing impacts of climate change, the future of agriculture is at a crossroads. Rising temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and extreme events are threatening food security worldwide. In response, scientists and farmers are turning to an essential solution: climate-resilient crops. The urgency of climate-resilient crops
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International Agro Arbitration Centre: Revolutionizing Agro Dispute Resolution
15-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
IAAC, backed by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture, aims to transform the dispute resolution landscape in agriculture and food trade. Discover its role in promoting efficient agro trade and addressing disputes cost-effectively.
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CMFRI Proposes Mariculture Parks to Boost Coastal Fish Production
15-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Explore the ICAR-CMFRI's innovative proposal for mariculture parks to meet growing food demand and improve coastal fish production. Learn how these parks can benefit India's blue economy and ecosystem sustainability.
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Bolstering food security: The remarkable tale of climate-resilient wheat in India
12-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Amidst the challenges posed by climate change, one innovation in agriculture stands as a beacon of hope in India: Climate-Resilient Wheat. Developed through tireless research efforts, this remarkable crop has the potential to transform Indian agriculture, ensuring food security for millions and mitigating the impact of an unpredictable climate.
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Global agriculture faces challenges and innovations amidst changing climate
07-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
As the world grapples with the impacts of climate change, the agriculture sector is facing unprecedented challenges and innovations to ensure food security for a growing global population.
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Pioneering progress in pearl millet: Corteva Agriscience - ICRISAT - ICAR collaboration redefines global food security
05-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
In an era marked by growing global population and climate change concerns, a collaborative research project between Corteva Agriscience, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was undertaken.
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28 new mandis integrated into e-NAM platform to strengthen agricultural trade
25-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Manoj Ahuja, Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, announced significant developments in India's agricultural trading landscape during a recent address. He revealed that as of August 31, 2023, a total of 1,361 Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) were integrated into the Electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) across 23 states and 4 union territories.
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UNDP India partners with NABARD to boost data-driven innovations in agriculture
12-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-create data-driven innovations in agriculture and food systems to support smallholder farmers.
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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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Agritech start-up farmers fresh zone earns UN recognition for sustainable innovation
20-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Farmers Fresh Zone (Farmers FZ), an innovative start-up focused on revolutionizing the agricultural sector, has gained global recognition by being selected as the sole Indian participant in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Seed's SDG Agrifood accelerator programme for innovators.
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UPL SAS partners with Olam Agri to advance sustainable & productive sugarcane farming in India
08-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
UPL Sustainable Agriculture Solutions Ltd. (UPL SAS), a global leader in sustainable agricultural products and solutions, has joined hands with Olam Agri, a leading food and agribusiness supplier, to launch the transformative 'Shashwat Mithaas' initiative aimed at driving sustainable and consistent sugarcane production across India.
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Omnivore closes $150MN fund to invest in agritech startups that address climate change
27-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Omnivore, an impact venture capital firm focused on agriculture and food, announced today that it has closed its third fund at $150 million. The fund, which was oversubscribed, will invest in early-stage agritech startups and MSMEs in India.
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Cargill join hands with TechnoServe to promote regenerative agriculture in India
29-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Cargill, a global leader in food and agriculture, has partnered with TechnoServe, a non-profit organization, to launch an ambitious program called 'Srishti' aimed at transforming the agricultural landscape in India
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Paddy straw management workshop identifies strategies for zero stubble burning
15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, in collaboration with the state of Punjab and Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), organized a workshop on 'Paddy Straw Management and Action Plans' to address the issue of stubble burning. The event saw the participation of senior government officials, stakeholders, farmers, and representatives from various organizations.
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Centre urges state governments to monitor Tur, Urad prices and crack down on stock violations
15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Central government has directed state governments to maintain continuous monitoring of Tur and Urad prices and take strict action against any violations of stock limits. In a meeting chaired by Smt. Nidhi Khare, Additional Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs, officials from State Food and Civil Supplies Departments, Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), and State Warehousing Corporations (SWCs) gathered to review the stock disclosure of Tur and Urad.
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Mr Milkman launches distribution management solution to automate supply chain processes for agriculture, food industry
06-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mr.Milkman, India's leading SaaS platform, empowering dairies and milk brands with customer subscriptions and deliveries, has launched its Distribution Management Solution (DMS) to automate supply chain processes for the agriculture, food, and beverage industry.
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Workshop on digital crop survey held in New Delhi recently
04-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
A Workshop on Digital Crop Survey was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), Government of India on 25 May 2023 in New Delhi.
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Indian farmers would provide food security to the world, says Telangana Agri Minister
29-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
A one-day Seminar on "Export Opportunities for Agro and Agri Related Products from Telangana held at FTCCI recently.
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GITAM's homegrown compost pelletization technique empowers Andhra farmers
25-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Food insecurity is a global crisis today. Besides the threat to farmers' livelihood and agriculture, a bigger problem for India is loss and wastage, with India ranking 107 out of the 121 countries, in the 2022 Global Hunger Index.
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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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Incentivising Agri-Seed Research & Development: Key to Food Security
23-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
A robust seed system for agriculture is of fundamental importance to the health of the nation. Food & nutrition security continues to need attention in India, with a burgeoning population of approximately 1.4 billion to feed.
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Bayer partners with WayCool to deliver optimal solutions to smallholder farmers
27-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of agriculture and healthcare, has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with WayCool, one of India's largest Food and Agritech companies, as a strategic partner to deliver end-to-end holistic solutions to smallholder farmers in India.
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Bayer expands its ‘Nutrient Gap Initiative’ to help end malnutrition
26-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
As a part of the company’s vision “Health for all, Hunger for None,” Bayer announces the expansion of one of its signature sustainability programs, the Nutrient Gap Initiative, to now improve access to both nutritious food and safety net supplementation.
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China lifts suspension of 99 Indian seafood-processing export units
17-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
China has lifted suspension of 99 Indian seafood-processing and exporting units, after acknowledging New Delhi’s assurance over source control, setting the stage for a boost in the bilateral trade of marine products.
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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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Samunnati becomes a member of GLOBALG.A.P, to promote sustainable farming at scale in India
13-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Samunnati Agro Solutions Private Limited, one of the prominent agri enterprises in India, joins hands with Germany-based GLOBALG.A.P., the leading body for setting global standards for agricultural produce particularly, on food safety and quality. Samunnati and GLOBALG.A.P. together aim to collaborate in developing standards for crops such as cereals, pulses, and oilseeds that are important for the nation.
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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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Millet is the ideal food for keeping diseases at bay, says food processing minister Prahlad Singh Patel
13-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Today the food that the world once dismissed as food for the poor and birds are now being used for health purposes. That’s why the year 2023 has been designated as the International Millet Year”, Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State for Ministry of Food Processing Industry and Jal Shakti said at the national conference organized by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) recently.
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Top 7 important factors luring people towards agriculture
24-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
As demand for global food production is increasing, there has been a growing interest of people looking to move in.
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Top technology trends in agriculture in 2023
13-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
As the world population continues to grow and the challenges facing the food industry persist, it is important for all of us to work towards the goal of providing enough nutritious food for 9 billion people by 2050.
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Farmers must make the best of 'farm to home' concept
02-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
The 'Farm to home' concept is gaining popularity across the world as it can connect consumers directly with the producers. This helps consumers to raise their concerns about the purity and safety of the food they procure.
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Wholsum Foods rope in Akshaya Patra Foundation to bring millets to childrens plate
01-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Wholsum Foods Pvt Ltd, maker of millet-based children's food brand Slurrp Farm has partnered with the Akshaya Patra Foundation for a 'Food For All Children' program aimed at enabling children from all income backgrounds to benefit from nutrient-dense supergrains like millets and lentils.
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International Year of Millets 2023 will be an opportunity to promote millets as the nutritious cereals globally, says Tomar
28-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said the International Year of Millets (IYOM) – 2023 will provide an opportunity to increase global production, efficient processing and better use of crop rotation and promote millets as a major component of the food basket.
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Agri secretary says ministry open for pro-farmer changes in PMFBY due to climate crisis
27-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare ministry is open to taking pro-farmer changes in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in response to the recent climate crisis and rapid technological advances.
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Fresh From Farm raises over INR 3.2 Cr in seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures
26-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Food-Agri Business start-up Fresh From Farm has raised over 3.2 Cr in Seed Round led by Inflection Point Ventures. Fresh From Farm is a demand-and data-based aggregation ecosystem that recognizes retailer demand trends and buys the precise amount from farmers.
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FSII donates INR 20 lakh to Benefit Sharing Fund of Food and Agriculture Organisation
25-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) donated INR 20 lakh (USD 25000) to the Benefit Sharing Fund of Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) showing support for the work of the Benefit Sharing Fund.
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Dawn of GM crops ensuring food security and environmental gains
21-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Since the first genetically modified (GM) crops for sale to consumers were sown in the 1990s, farmers across the world have seen their incomes rising due to higher farm productivity and efficiency gains.
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Teams get Smart Farm Grant Challenge grant from STPI
12-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) distributed INR 5 Lakhs each to 10 shortlisted Teams under the Smart Farm Grant Challenge Programme. The grant distribution and the award ceremony were held at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, New Delhi, where Alkesh Kumar Sharma (Secretary, MeitY) handed over the cheques to the winning teams.
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Growhub Innovations announces joint project with Koufuku Group to enter Asean market
07-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
The GrowHub Innovations Company ("The GrowHub"), Asia Pacific's only Web3-enabled plug-and-play ecosystem builder for food traceability and carbon credits, and KOUFUKU GROUP, a Japanese food company with over 50 years of history, have signed an MoU partnership for a joint project on market penetration using The GrowHub's proprietary Web3 technology.
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B2B food processing firm Suite42 raises $4.3 MN in seed round from Omnivore, Orios
07-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Suite42, a B2B food processing platform, announced today that it has raised USD 4.3 million in Seed funding.
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Hybrid rice complements weather conditions of India
06-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Rice is a staple food for more than half of the global population and India is the second-biggest consumer after China. Rice cultivation in India occurs mostly under rainfed conditions, which makes the crop highly vulnerable to unpredictable weather conditions.
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Time limit slashed for the testing process of tractors used for farming
26-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Agriculture and Farmers Welfare ministry has reduced the time limit for the testing process of tractors used for Agriculture from nine months to just 75 working days.
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Foodgrains production estimated to be record 315.72 million tonnes in 2021-22
24-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.
The fourth advance estimates of production of major agricultural crops for the year 2021-22 have been released by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The production of Foodgrains in the country is estimated at 315.72 million tonnes which is higher by 4.98 million tonnes than the production of foodgrain during 2020-21.
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Tomar inaugurates DD Kisan Channel studio at Krishi Bhawan
03-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.
With the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the DD-Kisan channel has set up a studio at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
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Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying launches One Health pilot project in Karnataka
29-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Bengaluru witnessed the launch of ‘Orientation & Launch of One Health Pilot in Karnataka’ by Atul Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on 28 June 2022.
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Amul commences production of organic whole wheat atta
21-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF) (Amul Federation), the largest food products organization of India has announced the launch of "Amul Organic Atta".
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Azelis inaugurates state-of-the-art regional innovation center for food & nutrition in Singapore
20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, announces the opening of its Regional Innovation Center (RIC) for Food & Nutrition (F&N) in Singapore, further demonstrating the Group's commitment to continuously invest in its innovation capabilities.
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Corteva help farmers with hybrid millet seeds to increase yield, enhance livelihoods
20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Observing the “International Year of Millets 2022-23” and to address the demand for adequate food, nutrition, and livelihood security while combating climate change, global agriculture company, Corteva Agriscience is focused on engaging the next generation of farmers through its hybrid millet seeds and modernizing the key agricultural attributes to support them in growing what matters.
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India-Israel relations will set new dimensions in the agriculture sector, says Tomar
20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
A delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, led by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently visited Israel based Green 2000 – Agricultural Equipment and Know How Ltd. and NETAFIM Ltd.
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Agriculture ministry signs MoU with UNDP for strategic partnership on Agriculture, Crop Insurance and Credit
02-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), Government of India and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) wherein UNDP will provide technical support towards Centre’s aspirational Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) scheme & Kisan Credit Card – Modified Interest Subvention Scheme.
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FarmRise, International Rice Research Institute collaborate to provide agronomic information to paddy farmers
07-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
FarmRise powered by Bayer, a platform for Android mobile devices which provides agronomic information and counsel to smallholder farmers announced the signing of a Memorandum of Association (MoA) with International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), an international agricultural research and training organization dedicated to abolishing poverty and hunger among people and populations that depend on rice-based agri-food systems.
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Agri ministry to organise various awareness activities as part of the ongoing kisan bhagidari prathmikta hamari campaign
28-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
To commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of Agriculture is organizing a week long special campaign on ‘Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari’ to create awareness on various schemes and their benefits for the farming community across the country.
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Promotion of crop diversification by government
25-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Government of India is supplementing the efforts of state governments to encourage diversified production of crops such as pulses, coarse cereals, nutri cereals, cotton & oilseeds under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) and horticultural crops under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
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Promotion of crop diversification by government
25-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Government of India is supplementing the efforts of state governments to encourage diversified production of crops such as pulses, coarse cereals, nutri cereals, cotton & oilseeds under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) and horticultural crops under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
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‘Kisan bhagidari, prathmikta hamari' to be organized from 25th April to 30th April 2022 as part of azadi ka amrit mahotsav
25-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is organizing the 'Kisan Bhagidari, Prathmikta Hamari’ campaign from 25th to 30th April, 2022 under 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' in association of various other Ministries/ Departments of Government of India. During the campaign, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare will organize countrywide programs at regional level for farmers.
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Union agriculture minister inaugurates national conference on agriculture- kharif campaign - 2022
20-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Union Agriculture Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2022-23 recently at NASC Complex, New Delhi. The Minister expressed satisfaction that that as per 2nd Advance Estimates (2021-22), total food grains production in the country is estimated at 3160 lakh tonnes which will be an all time record.
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Ananthapur banana cluster and horticulture cluster development programme reviewed
18-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, visited the Karnapudiki Village of Narpala Mandal in Ananthapur District to review the Horticulture Cluster Development Programme (HCDP) of National Horticulture Board.
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Drone technology in agriculture has a tremendous potential in increasing efficiency of crop management
16-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, (Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare) visited the SRFMT&TI Anantapur on 08.04.2022 and attended a Drone demonstration with farmers.
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CityLink partners with WayCool; launches 100% electric vehicle fleet
15-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
CityLink, a leading technology enabled logistics start-up in Bengaluru has deployed electric vehicles to provide last mile logistics for WayCool Foods for its newly inaugurated fresh food distribution hub in Bomanahalli, at Bengaluru's electronic city.
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Protein Industries Canada plans to grow plant-based food and ingredient ecosystem
11-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Protein Industries Canada recently announced a new project to grow the plant-based foods ecosystem in Atlantic Canada.
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Leaf Agriculture raises USD 5m seed funding from S2G Ventures
31-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Leaf, food and agriculture's data infrastructure company, has raised USD 5m in seed funding led by S2G Ventures with participation from all existing investors including Cultivian, Radicle Growth, and SP Ventures.
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Indian Potash signs MoU with Israel Chemicals for the supply of MOP
22-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Potash limited (IPL), under Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers signed an MoU with Israel Chemicals Limited (ICL) for the supply of Muriate of Potash (MOP) for the period 2022 to 2027 with a yearly quantity of 6 to 6.5 LMT in the presence of Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers at Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi on 21 March 2022.
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Agriculture ministry release SOPs for use of drones
17-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Looking into the unique advantages of Drone technologies in agriculture, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for use of drones in pesticide and nutrient application in public domain in December 2021, which provide concise instructions for effective and safe operations of drones.
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World Bank supports food security, higher incomes of farmers vulnerable to climate change in Bangladesh
16-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The government of Bangladesh and World Bank signed a USD 120m financing agreement to help improve the irrigated agricultural and fisheries production and increase the incomes of 170,000 poor people vulnerable to climate change.
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Women leaders building sustainable, inclusive food system globally
16-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) and Alliance for Agri Innovation held a webinar on 'Women Leadership Building Sustainable and Inclusive Food System'.
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Using agri waste to drive additional income benefits for farmers
11-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Farm activities produce a huge amount of waste and residues, which create environmental problems. Waste is generated during crop harvesting, crop processing, product synthesis etc.
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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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NIFA invests over USD 15m in agricultural economics, rural communities
03-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced an investment of over USD 15m to support building new and better markets for U.S. agriculture and rural communities.
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Yes Bank incubates scalable fintech solutions for agritech
02-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
YES BANK announced the launch of an annual start-up enabler program, YES BANK Agri Infinity, which seeks to co-develop digital financial solutions for the food and agriculture ecosystem by mentoring entrepreneurial ventures in the field.
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HarvestPlus partners Grameen Foundation India to empower women in agriculture
25-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
HarvestPlus and Grameen Foundation India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase food, nutrition, and livelihoods security through the production, consumption, and marketing of conventionally bred biofortified crops in India.
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India showcases digital agriculture ecosystem at EXPO2020
25-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
As part of the ongoing 'Food, Agriculture and Livelihood' fortnight, at India Pavilion at EXPO2020 Dubai, Ministry of Agriculture and Family Welfare, Government of India, hosted a seminar on 'Emerging Technologies in Farm Machinery, Digitization & Opportunities for Entrepreneurships', to showcase the innovative technologies that are supporting and promoting the overall productivity and agribusiness of India's farm sector through farm mechanization, digitization and entrepreneurship development.
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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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USDA NIFA Invests USD 16m for undergraduate agriculture research and extension experiences
24-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced a USD 16m investment in agricultural education and workforce development for undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds.
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India showcases export potential of organic & horticulture produce at EXPO2020 Dubai
22-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
To project the strength of India’s organic agriculture and horticulture products in the global market, India Pavilion at EXPO2020 Dubai hosted a seminar “Indian Organic and Horticulture Sector–Moving Up the Value Chain’ as part of the ongoing ‘Food, Agriculture and Livelihood’ fortnight.
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FPOs to play key role in making India millet hub of the world
21-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
As part of the ongoing ‘Food, Agriculture and Livelihood’ fortnight, the India Pavilion at EXPO2020 hosted a seminar – ‘India: Millets production and upscaling value chain’ on Friday. Senior government officials and sector experts deliberated on opportunities for Indian industry players producing and processing millets, to enhance the export potential of the country during the session.
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India Invites Startups, FPOs to capitalise on agri and food processing policies at EXPO2020 Dubai
19-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
As part of India’s efforts to showcase the country’s investment-friendly policies and growth opportunities in agriculture and allied sectors at EXPO2020 Dubai, Dr Abhilaksh Likhi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, invited the Startups and FPOs (Farmer Producer Organisations) to submit their proposals to the ministry, and assured them that they would be considered for providing equity grants, management costs, and other available support measures.
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USDA announces USD 50m in grants awarded to States to support the Seafood Industry
18-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) earlier this week announced an investment of approximately USD 50m in grants to support seafood processors, processing facilities and processing vessels through the Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant Program (SPRS).
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Govt estimates 316 million tonnes of foodgrains production during 2021-22
18-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Second Advance Estimates of production of major crops for the year 2021-22 have been released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Record foodgrains production of 316.06 million tonnes is estimated. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narender Singh Tomar said that the new record of foodgrains production in the country is the result of hardwork of farmers, efficient research of scientists and farmer friendly policies of the Government.
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India to showcase agriculture, food processing potential at EXPO2020 Dubai
17-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
India will pitch to become the preferred sourcing partner for the global food processing industry during the fortnight at EXPO2020 Dubai and host various seminars and conferences to deliberate on ways to explore international collaborations and further strengthen its export potential.
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Govt promoting organic food under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
16-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Organic foods are safe, healthy and free from chemical and pesticides. There has been shift in demand for organic products, especially fruit and vegetables in the cities due to increased awareness about organic food in consumers including younger generation.
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Use of electronic media for educating farmers
14-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is educating farmers through use of following electronic media to upgrade their knowledge on modern agriculture technologies:
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Research and development in agricultural sector
14-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)/Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) has developed a clear roadmap for next 10 years harnessing the power of science and innovation for securing food and nutritional security of our people, farmers’ prosperity and to enhance natural resource base to promote inclusive growth and sustainable development of Indian agriculture sector.
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Creation of national agriculture disaster management scheme
09-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India has launched a flagship network project “National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)” aiming at strategic research on adaptation and mitigation, demonstration of technologies on farmers’ fields and creating awareness among farmers and other stakeholders.
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Thai Union Public, R&B Food Supply, Avanti Group enters into strategic JV in India
31-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Thai Union Group PCL (Thai Union) announced the signing of a joint venture agreement with R&B Food Supply PCL (RBF) and Srinivasa Cystine Private Limited (SCPL) to launch a new company focused on serving high quality food ingredients to the Indian market, according to former press release.
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Government to promote drone use in Agriculture via providing grants to agricultural institutes
31-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
In a major boost to promote precision farming in India, the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has issued guidelines to make drone technology affordable to the stakeholders of this sector.
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India among top 10 countries producing 65% of global feed, finds 2022 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook
28-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
The 2022 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook was released recently highlighting global feed production survey data. The global COVID-19 pandemic has had major impacts on the agri-food sector, contributing to supply chain challenges and accelerating the adoption of new technology and environmental sustainability practices.
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Accessibility of gene editing technology to diversify food basket, says Dr Ratna Kumria of Alliance for Agri Innovation
28-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture is not only the main occupation for about 45 percent of the global population but the only means of livelihood for many. Its integral not only to rural economy but also to our culture and traditions. Even though agriculture feeds and clothes the world, in its current form it is not a very sustainable activity.
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WayCool completes investment into SV Agri, India's leading potato value chain player
20-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
WayCool Foods, India's fastest growing Agri-commerce company, today, announced the completion of its investment in SV Agri (SiddhiVinayak Agri Processing), one of India's largest fully integrated players in the potato supply chain ecosystem. WayCool initiated the process in July 2021 and has completed its investment of USD 7.5 mn in the company.
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Cargill opens first Food Innovation Center in India
10-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ramping up its Research & Development (R&D) focus, Cargill today opened the Cargill Innovation Center in Gurugram, Haryana, to develop innovative solutions that address food and beverage (F&B) market trends.
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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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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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Piyush Goyal: By 2025 we can increase leather exports to over USD 10 billion
27-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Piyush Goyal has said that India’s leather industry should aspire to be No.1 in the world.
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India records 14.7% rise in agricultural, processed foods exports during April-October 2021
20-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a major boost to export prospects of agricultural produce, India registered a significant surge in export of agricultural and processed food products in April-October period of current Financial Year, 2021-22, in comparison to the corresponding seven month period of last fiscal, 2020-21.
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Hope, opportunity for organic cultivators to connect directly with buyers
19-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian government's ministry of agriculture and farmers' welfare has come up with a unique online initiative, Jaivik Kheti – to promote and facilitate organic farming and its purchase.
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Director-General of United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization to share his vision at Bayer’s Youth Ag Summit
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Dr QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, will be this year’s keynote speaker at Bayer’s 2021 Youth Ag Summit.
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India agri ministry identified 10 globally popular exotic fruit crops, 10 indigenous fruit crops for promotion
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar addressed a National Conference on “International Year of Fruits and Vegetables” organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations recently.
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Women play a decisive role in ensuring food security, preserving local Agro-Biodiversity, says Kailash Chaudhary
13-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare organized a webinar recently on 'Women in Agri-startups: Creating Value with Supply Chain Management' in the series of events for celebrating MahilaKisanDiwas 2021.
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Govt to give 8.20 lakh hybrid seed mini kits free to farmers in 343 districts of 15 states
20-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
Under a special program by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, 8,20,600 seed mini-kits will be distributed free of cost in 343 identified districts of 15 major producing states of the country.
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SLCM Launches Made in India quality check food grains app
18-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agri logistics conglomerate Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM) has announced the official launch of the beta version of a quality check mobile application for agricultural commodities under its proprietary AgriReach umbrella for user feedback and review.
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IAAG writes to the Prime Minister for approval of gene-editing guidelines in India
18-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
India Agriculture Advancement Group (IAAG) International, founded by the stalwarts of Agricultural sector from India and abroad have written to the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi expressing serious concern on the inordinate delay in the approval of Draft Guidelines for Safety Assessment of Genome/Gene-Edited Plants by Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), the regulatory body under the Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
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Shakti Pumps leads in Kusum yojana scheme installing 20000 solar pumps
28-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.
In order to produce more food grains for meeting the needs of the global population, India needs to increase its output, but this can only be achieved with technology.
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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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NeML to partner with agriculture ministry for farmers welfare, digitisation efforts
16-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.
NCDEX e Markets Limited (NeML), India’s leading integrated e-Markets platform for commodities and intangibles has entered in to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare on 14 September 2021.
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APEDA signs MoU with ICAR to boost export prospects, farmers income
08-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.
For increasing exports through quality production and processing, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICAR-Indian Institute of Millet Research (ICAR-IIMR) which is expected to boost value addition and farmers’ income.
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Plant Protein Innovator Proeon raises INR 17.5 Crores in seed round
07-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.
Committed to building a sustainable and environment friendly food ecosystem, Pune based food ingredient start-up Proeon, has recently raised INR 17.5 Crores as seed capital.
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New Drone rules ushers a landmark moment benefiting several sectors in India
27-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
In March 2021, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) published the UAS Rules, 2021. They were perceived by academia, Startups, end-users and other stakeholders as being restrictive in nature as they involved considerable paperwork, required permissions for every drone flight and very few “free to fly” green zones were available. Based on the feedback, the Government has decided to repeal the UAS Rules, 2021 and replace the same with the liberalised Drone Rules, 2021.
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India chairs BRICS to strengthen agro biodiversity for food and nutrition security
16-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Ministers of Agriculture of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa deliberated virtually on the theme “BRICS Partnership for Strengthening Agro Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Security”.
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Govt creating sustainable livelihoods for rural women farmers via schemes
12-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
The guidelines of the various beneficiary-oriented schemes of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA &FW), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare provides that States and other Implementing Agencies to incur at least 30% expenditure on women farmers.
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India using modern technology for crop production forecasting, says agri minister
09-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare ministry is funding various projects for Crop Production Forecasting, which includes FASAL Scheme (Forecasting Agricultural output using Space, Agro-meteorology and Land based observations) and CHAMAN (Coordinated Horticulture Assessment and Management using geo-iNformatics).
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National Fisheries signs MoU with PNB to extend financial assistance
06-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) under Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India has entered into an MoU with Punjab National Bank, the premier Bank in the country, to extend financial assistance through the Bank.
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APEDA inks MoU with University of Agricultural Science, Bangalore to boost agri-exports
05-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
To give boost agricultural and processed food products exports especially from Karnataka, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Agricultural Science (UAS) Bangalore.
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APEDA collaborates with Ladakh officials to boost farmers’ income via unique agricultural produce
23-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
To give a boost to exports of agricultural produce from Ladakh, which would enhance farmers’ as well as entrepreneurs’ income, The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in association with officials of the horticulture, agriculture, commerce, and industry departments of Union Territory and Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (DIHAR) are working out a comprehensive plan of actions.
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India needs widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence to improve crop productivity
19-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
In order to fulfill the rising food demand, great emphasis is being given to efficient farming through automation in the field and need-based resource management in farm operations to improve crop productivity.
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Over 80,000 people will get employment from 10500 units, says MP Horticulture & Food Processing Minister
16-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Development of farmer is necessary to make self-reliant India and self-reliant Madhya Pradesh, state horticulture and food processing minister Bharat Singh Kushwah said at a conference organized by Madhya Pradesh State Agro Industries Development Corporation and PHD Chamber of commerce and industry recently in Bhopal.
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APEDA signs MoU with NAFED to strengthen export linkage of Farmer Cooperatives, FPOs
13-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) to harness the exports potential of agricultural and processed food products of cooperatives as well Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
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Need for resilient agriculture to tackle the uncertainties of the future, says agriculture commissioner
09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
We need to promote integrated waste management systems, green chemistry, bio solutions, and pesticides, which will help to produce safe food. We will start with certifications and multi-levels safety standards that will ensure safe food production and consumption, Dr. Suresh Kumar Malhotra, Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India said.
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SLCM awarded agri commodities management contract from Madhya Pradesh
08-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
New Delhi-headquartered agri technology and warehousing solutions conglomerate, Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), has received a record contract as a service provider for the Preservation, Management and Security (PMS) of food grain stock from the Madhya Pradesh state government.
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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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Modi government creates a new ministry of co-operation
06-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a historic move, a separate Ministry of Co-operation has been created by the Narendra Modi government for realizing the vision of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’.
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Food waste could change the future of fashion, finds Laudes Foundation study
06-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Rice straw, banana stems and other agricultural waste could soon go from farmer’s fields to the fashion runway. A new study shows that there are enough usable agricultural residue streams from farming in South and Southeast Asia for the production of natural fiber textiles at scale.
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Increasing practice of organic production, consumption on the rise in Rajasthan, finds CUTS study
05-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Over 97.4 percent consumers were found aware of the fact that chemical input-based food products are harmful for health compared to 86 percent of the same set of consumers in 2017.
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PHDCCI recommends animal husbandry department for early adoption of BIS Specification in pet food
05-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
The PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI), a industry body on behalf of its members has written to Department of Animal Husbandry for it intervention on the current issues being faced by entire Pet Food Industry on account of pending notification of the revised Animal Health Certificate conditions.
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Bayer launches decarbonization program for agriculture in Europe
30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Bayer has announced the European launch of its global Carbon Initiative. The main goal is the decarbonization of the food value chain focusing on farmers’ activities for a more resilient and sustainable food system.
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TrendiTech raises USD 1.18 MN seed funding for AI Biotrim Technology
29-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
TrendiTech Inc (Trendi), a Canadian-based start-up dedicated to creating new robotic, AI-driven food waste processing solutions, has raised USD 1.82 million (CAD 2.25m) in seed funding for its Biotrim mobile processing technology.
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North Eastern state exports Burmese grapes 'Leteku' to Dubai
29-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a major boost to harness the export potential of agricultural and processed food products from north-eastern states, a shipment of fresh Burmese grapes referred to as ‘Leteku’ in the Assamese language has been exported to Dubai from Guwahati by the air route.
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APEDA organizes virtual meet to boost exports of agricultural products to Algeria
25-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a bid to boost agricultural and processed food products exports, The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in collaboration with the Indian embassy has organized a virtual buyer-seller meet (VBSM) with Algeria.
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Kerala farmers can access 6.4% agri specific short term loan
21-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Ministry of Agriculture has come up with a short-term credit scheme for farmers who require funds to complete pending agricultural activities. All primary cooperative credit societies and the Kerala Gramin Bank will extend the loan support. The scheme is likely to be introduced by next week.
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Ethanol distillation capacities to double by 2025, targets 20% blending
20-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Sudhanshu Pandey briefed the media persons about ethanol blending with petrol (EBP) program.
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Sajan Raj Kurup launches Saintfarm, a new end-to-end e-Commerce Venture in Organic, Sustainable food
16-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Saintfarm Agro LLP India’s first-ever affordable 100 percent organic food company which is engaged in farming, processing, R&D, exports, E-commerce, and domestic retailing.
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Research Report: Farmers’ Awareness and Attitude towards Sustainable Agricultural Practices
13-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
With an increase in population & so the basic need of food, the use of chemical fertilizers has been increased per year exponentially & become essential.
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Digital India Corporation sign MoU with ICAR for providing demand based tele agriculture advisories to farmers
09-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
In order to facilitate farmers by providing location specific ‘Demand Based Tele Agriculture Advisories’, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology have signed an MoU on 9 June 2021 at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
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Canada announces USD 165m for agri clean technology program
09-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau recently announced details for the new USD 165.7 million Agricultural Clean Technology Program, according to fortsaskonline report.
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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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AYUSH organized webinar for BRICS Countries traditional medicinal products
07-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Ministry of AYUSH organized a Webinar on Harmonization of Regulation of Standardization of Traditional Medicinal Products of Brics Countries under India’s BRICS Chairship of 2021 recently.
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CSC SPV launches agri services e-marketplace portal
07-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The CSC E-Governance India Ltd (CSC SPV) announced the launch of an e-marketplace or portal for agri services, mainly to help small farmers. The CSC SPV is a special purpose vehicle under the Ministry of Electronics & IT that provides a host of electronic services to consumers through its common service centres.
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Govt procures over 80.52 MT of paddy benefiting 11.94 million farmers
05-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
India's ministry of consumer affairs, food & public distribution has procured over 80.52 million tonnes of paddy (includes Kharif crop 70.69 million tonnes and Rabi crop 9.82 million tonnes) up to 4 June 2021 during the ongoing season Kharif 2020-21.
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Agri ministry associates with four MNCs to promote digital technology
04-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Ministry of Agriculture has partnered with four private companies to promote digital systems for farmers and the use of technology in agriculture. It also includes Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Biological Research, according to a media report.
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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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IPGA urges govt to allay fear of traders about stock monitoring exercise
02-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the nodal body for the pulses trade and industry in India held a press conference to draw the attention of the government towards the effects on the trade following the instructions issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
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IDBI Bank launched digitized automated loan processing system for MSME, agri-borrowers
02-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
IDBI Bank Limited has recently launched a fully digitized, end-to-end, Loan Processing System (LPS) for its MSME and Agri products, according to a media report.
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Harnessing the power of the EU-FAO partnership for sustainable agri-food systems transformation
01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The European Union (EU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) concluded today the 2021 edition of the EU-FAO Strategic Dialogue, underlining that there is an ambitious common agenda that will put people and the planet at the heart of a partnership towards more efficient, resilient, inclusive and sustainable agri-food systems.
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Suntory Beverage & Food, Hitachi create IoT platform for precision traceability and digital transformation of factory management
01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd in cooperation with Group companies, and Hitachi has announced that they have created IoT platform to realize precision traceability, and the digital transformation of factory management and work styles at the new operational pant.
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Ashish Dobhal appointed new UPLs' India Regional Director
31-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd., a leader in global food systems and sustainable agriculture solutions, has announced the appointment of Ashish Dobhal as the Regional Director for India region.
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Govt procures 40 MT of wheat from 4.23 million farmers during ongoing rabi marketing season 2021-22
31-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
As on 27 May 2021, during the rabi marketing season (RMS) 2021-22, over 40 million tonnes of wheat has been procured from over 4.23 million farmers across the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir at minimum support price (MSP), the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said in a statement.
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DGCA give nod to agri ministry for usage of drone under PMFBY
29-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), aviation regulatory authority has given its approval to the agriculture ministry for flying drones to capture images of rice and wheat fields in 100 districts to assess crop yields at gram panchayat level under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar said recently.
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APEDA organized second virtual trade fair for horticultural products
28-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
To boost the export potential of India’s agricultural and processed food products during the COVID19 pandemic, the second virtual trade fair (VTF) for horticultural produce organized by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was inaugurated.
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Tripura based Krishi Sanyoga exports 1.2MT jackfruits to London
21-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a major step towards harnessing the export potential of agricultural and processed food products from the north-eastern region, a shipment of 1.2 metric tonnes (MT) of fresh jackfruit was exported from Tripura to London.
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Illumina Launches New Wheat Barley Array
10-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Wheat is a vital food crop, ranking third in global crop production, with more than 760 million tons being produced annually. Barley is another important crop with uses in animal feed and beverage production and is gaining popularity in human diets.Wheat (and barley) researchers and breeders need a genomic analysis tool that enable comparison across diverse varieties and globally diverse germplasm collections.
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Govt formulates strategy to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses for Kharif 2021
07-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
To attain self-sufficiency in the production of pulses, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has formulated a special Kharif strategy for implementation in the ensuing Kharif 2021 season.
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Farmers, agriculture labourers working hard against all adversities to ensure food reaches everybody
06-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Amidst the current pandemic situation, farmers and agriculture labourers are sweating and toiling against all adversities to make sure that food reaches our homes. Their silent efforts, coupled with timely intervention by the Central and State Governments, have ensured that there is minimal or no disruption to harvesting activities.
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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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Interface meeting for Kharif 2021 season, nutritional security discussed
24-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) jointly with ICAR organized Interface meeting for Kharif 2021 on 20 April, 2021 through video conference.
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Agriculture ministry signs MoU with Microsoft for a pilot project in 100 villages
17-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture ministry and Microsoft India yesterday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a pilot project in 100 villages of 6 states.
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UNDP India, Spices Board India sign MoU to develop blockchain-powered traceability system for Indian Spices
06-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
UNDP India’s Accelerator Lab and Spices Board India under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim to build a blockchain based traceability interface for Indian spices to enhance transparency in trading.
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Agri ministry signs MoU with Central Silk Board for promotion of agroforestry in silk sector
10-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Silk Board under the Ministry of Textiles on a convergence model for the implementation of Agroforestry in the silk sector under the ongoing Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (SMAF) Scheme.
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Govt focused on providing quality seeds to farmers, states get funding for setting up seed processing-cum-storage godown units
09-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare is implementing farmer’s welfare scheme ‘Sub-Mission on Seeds & Planting Materials’ to produce and supply quality seeds to farmers to enhance production and productivity in the country through various components namely Seed Village Programme, Establishment of Seed Processing- cum- Seed Storage Godowns at Gram Panchyat Level, National Seed Reserve, Boosting Seed Production in Private Sector and Strengthening of Quality Control Infrastructure Facilities.
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Agri ministry finalizes products for One District One Focus Product
08-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare ministry in consultation with the ministry of food processing industries has finalized the products for One District One Focus Product (ODOFP).
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Cultivation, processing of aromatic plants doubles incomes of farmers in Himachal
06-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Farmers in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, keen for new livelihood options to supplement their income from traditional crops like maize, paddy, and wheat, have found a new lease of life.
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Cabinet approves MoU with Fiji for cooperation in the field of agriculture, allied sectors
06-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare of the Republic of India and Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Fiji for cooperation in the field of Agriculture and Allied Sectors.
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India second advance estimates predicts a record 303.34 MT of foodgrain production during 2020-21
25-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
The second advance estimates of production of major crops for 2020-21 reveal a record production of 303.34 million tonnes of food grains, which clearly outlines the tireless hard work of farmers, research by agricultural scientists, and farmer-friendly policies of the Central Government.
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UPL announces strategic collaboration with TeleSense, to reduce food waste & increase farmers profitability
08-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd has recently announced a strategic collaboration with TeleSense, a California-based IoT (Internet of Things) innovator revolutionizing post-harvest grain storage and transport.
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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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NCDEX gets 41 FPOs registration as clients, trade over 3000 metric tonnes of agri commodities
25-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
In order to facilitate farmers with more avenues to sell their crops, NCDEX consistent efforts is now getting results after over 41 FPOs registered on their platform trader over 3000 tonnes of food grains.
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Agriculture ministry release year end review report for 2020
06-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
Despite economic liberalization at the beginning of the nineties, the agriculture sector was left out. The Government, therefore, had realized that pro farmer’s reforms were essential to uplift the sector i.e. policies to see that the sector goes from strength to strength.
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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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Next round of govt, farmers dialogue to be held on 4 January 2021
30-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Railways, Commerce and Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Piyush Goyal and Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Shri Som Prakash participated in the 6th round of talks with the representatives of farmers’ Unions at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi today.
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Talks between farmers unions, government to continue on December 9
06-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
The fifth round of talks with representatives of 40 Farmer Unions was held at Vigyan Bhawan with Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Railways & Commerce Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Commerce Som Prakash. The next round of talks will take place on 9 December 2020.
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Government committed to the welfare of farmers, always ready for dialogue, says Agri minister
02-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Narendra Singh Tomar, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare minister, Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways & Commerce and Som Prakash, Minister of State, Ministry of Commerce and Industries interacted with the representatives of Farmers Organizations of Punjab on 1 December, 2020 in Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.
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Farm liberalisation to bring prosperity to entire food supply chain, says Federation of Seed Industry of India
27-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
When the Union Finance Minister proposed 16-point action plan to boost agriculture and farmers' welfare while presenting the budget earlier this year, the stage was set for liberalisation of the farm sector. There has been a long-pending demand of the comprehensive reforms to make agriculture a sustainable and scalable industry, and the new farm laws are the steps in the right direction.
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APEDA organises virtual buyer-seller meets with importing countries for Indian agri products
22-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry facilitates export of its scheduled products through various export promotional activities, such as organizing International Buyer-Seller Meets, participation of exporters in leading trade events in the potential importing countries, and product promotion programmes in specific markets.
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ICRISAT gets permission to use drones for agricultural research activities
18-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have granted conditional exemption to the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics(ICRISAT), Hyderabad, Telangana for the deployment of drones for agricultural research activities.
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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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Agriculture ministry organizes virtual meet on value chain creation for Kiwi fruit
11-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Ministry of Agriculture along with Central Institute of Horticulture, Nagaland organized a virtual meeting on ‘Value Chain Creation for Kiwi fruit – Farm to Fork’ keeping in mind the popularity of the fruit due to its tremendous commercial potential.
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Islamic Development Bank, International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation hold a webinar on agritech, digital supply chain
27-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (Agriculture Division) in collaboration with IsDB Group Business Forum (THIQAH) jointly held a live webinar entitled “The Role of AgriTech in Food Security & Sustainability”to discuss sustainable climate-smart agricultural technologies for achieving food and nutrition security.
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HIL produces 530.10 MT of Malathion Technical in H1 of FY 20-21, output increase by over 40%
22-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
HIL (India) Limited, a PSU under the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers registered highest-ever production of Malathion Technical in the first two quarters of FY 20-21.
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Parshottam Rupala launches INR 10,000 crore NCDC Ayushman Sahakar Fund
20-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of State for Agriculture Parshottam Rupala today launched AYUSHMAN SAHAKAR, a unique scheme to assist cooperatives play an important role in creation of healthcare infrastructure in the country formulated by the apex autonomous development finance institution under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).
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SIFCO begins construction of integrated food processing units in Sikkim
20-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
IFFCO’s Organic Joint Venture, SIFCO (Sikkim IFFCO Organics Ltd.) has started its construction work at Rangpo, Sikkim.
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FAO, IFAD and WFP stressed on building resilient food systems on World Food Day 2020
20-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Against the backdrop of the Coronavirus pandemic that has challenged lives, livelihoods and economics, the three UN food agencies called for an unprecedented response by way of collaboration and partnership to continue the fight against food and nutrition insecurity.
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India's Kharif foodgrains production to touch 144.52 MT in 2020-21, agri minister
16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
India's foodgrains production is pegged at record 144.52 million tonnes (MT) in the 2020-21 kharif season notwithstanding COVID-19 crisis, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said at a CII's India - International Food & Agri Week on Friday.
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India has a robust agriculture, rural economy, says Narendra Singh Tomar
16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Food Processing Industries, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj today virtually inaugurated India - International Food & Agri Week being organized from 16th to 22nd October 2020.
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4th India Agricultural Outlook Forum 2020 webinar inaugurated by Parshottam Rupala
15-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
The two-day ‘4th India Agricultural Outlook Forum 2020’ webinar started in Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi today. Union Minister of State for Agriculture, Parshottam Rupala in his special address appreciated the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture for organizing the ‘4th Indian Agricultural Outlook Forum 2020’ at this crucial time.
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NITI Aayog holds two-day consultation on natural farming
01-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
To leverage the many socioeconomic and environmental benefits of natural farming for boosting farmers’ welfare, consumer health, food security and nutrition, NITI Aayog has organized a two-day (29–30 September) national-level consultation with relevant stakeholders.
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India's Kharif crops sowing acreage touches 1116.88 lakh ha area during current season
28-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture ministry have put all efforts in successful implementation of mission programs and flagship schemes. Progress of area coverage reported is 1116.88 lakh ha area compared to corresponding period of last year 1066.06 lakh ha.
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NCDC sanctions INR 19444 Cr for MSP operations support to States during Kharif season 2020-21
28-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), the apex financing organization of the agriculture ministry has sanctioned as the first installment, funds amounting to INR 19444 crores to the states of Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Telangana for Kharif paddy procurement under Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations.
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National Conference for Rabi targets 301 million tonnes of food grains production for 2020-2021
22-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
The National conference for Rabi Campaign 2020 has set a target of 301 million tonnes of food grains production for 2020-21.
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Government statement on cropping patterns
20-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
National Food Security Mission, NFSM, Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture, MIDH, State Agricultural Universities, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, ICAR, ICAR-Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Modipuram, Agro Climatic Zonal Conferences, Agricultural Universities, KVKs, cropping systems, AICRP-Integrated Farming Systems, farmers
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Unlocking, reforms spur recovery in agri-trade as food inflation nears double-digit
14-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Amid uncertain economic picture, Indian agricultural sector, being viewed by most economist as a sole sweet spot in the Pandemic-hit three-trillion-dollar economy, seems to be rising to the expectations. if the robust recovery since last couple of months is any indication.
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Harsimrat Kaur Badal inaugurates organic food processing unit worth INR 50 crore in Uttar Pradesh
09-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
With the inauguration of this food processing unit, 5000 farmers will be benefitted and it is expected to leverage an investment of INR 50.33 crores, said Mrs Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries.
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No locust adults or hoppers spotted in any of the affected areas, agri ministry
02-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Starting from 11 April, 2020 till 25 August, 2020, control operations have been done in 279,066 hectares area in States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana by Locust Circle Offices (LCOs).
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Kharif crops sowing increase by 7.15% at 1082.22 lakh ha area as on August 28
02-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
According to the data released by the ministry of agriculture, there has been satisfactory progress of sowing area coverage under Kharif crops.
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Mandaviya holds meeting with state agriculture ministers; asserts no shortage fertilizers in the country
20-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of state for chemicals and fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviaya held a virtual meeting with state agriculture ministers and senior officers of department of fertilizers and ministry of agriculture recently.
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Gowda assures adequate supply of urea to Telangana
19-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of chemicals and fertilizers D V Sadananda Gowda has said that adequate availability of fertilizers has been ensured during the on-going Kharif Season and his ministry is monitoring the supplies very closely.
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Safety and regulation of GM crops in India by Dr Shivendra Bajaj of FSII
17-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
The need to increase agricultural productivity without increasing the area under cultivation to support our increasing demand for quality food remains a challenge for the Indian farmers.
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Kharif sowing of all crops up by 8.54% at 1015.58 lakh hectares as on August 14
15-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
According to data released by the agriculture ministry, Kharif crops sowing as on 14 August 2020 has shown a satisfactory progress with an increase of 8.54 percent at 1015.58 lakh hectares area sowed, as against 935.70 lakh hectares area during the corresponding period of last year.
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Area covered under rice, oilseeds increased this Kharif season, says agri ministry data
09-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has said that there has been satisfactory progress of sowing area coverage under Kharif crops
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Sowing area coverage under Kharif crops shows good progress, agri ministry data
24-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The data released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, government of India have said that there has been satisfactory progress of sowing area coverage under Kharif crops.
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Aiming self-sufficient in urea production, fertilizer ministry to restart five closed plants
23-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
With a view to become self-sufficient in urea production, government has started reviving the closed fertilizer units of FCIL at Ramagundam, Talcher, Gorakhpur & Sindri and HFCL unit at Barauni, Indian minister of chemicals and fertilizers DV Sadananda Gowda said recently.
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Pan-IIT’s Global e-conclave concludes on a high note; focuses on re-imagining Agriculture, food security & livelihood
22-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The final leg of the three-week Pan-IIT’s Global E-conclave concluded with key solutions and strategies to embark on as the country gets into recovery mode from the impact of the pandemic.
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US raises red flag on India’s mandatory BIS certification of animal feed beyond July 27
18-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The United States has expressed concern over India’s new directive making it mandatory for all commercial feeds, including imports, intended for food producing animals to comply with the relevant Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specification and certification norms and pressed for a postponement in its implementation in the light of COVID-19 disruptions.
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Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore order three shipment of fertilizers, posts INR 976 Cr profit for 2019-20 FY
10-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) a PSU under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has placed purchase orders for import of three shipments of fertilizers. Out of this, two shipments have already arrived.
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Food Security Digi-Conference deliberates on immediate food security requirements for the MENA region
09-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
In the midst of COVID crisis, a first of its kind virtual Digi-conference hosted in Dubai to address immediate food security requirements for the MENA region.
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Aerial spraying capacity strengthened for anti-locust operations, says agri ministry
08-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Starting from 11 April 2020 till 6 July 2020, control operations have been done in 1,43,422hectares area in States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana by Locust Circle Offices (LCOs).
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National Medicinal Plants Board sign MoU with ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
07-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) under Ministry of AYUSH has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) under Department of Agricultural Research and Education on 6 July 2020.
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PM FME Scheme would leverage organic food production in north east, says Rameswar Teli
01-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of State for Food Processing Industries Rameswar Teli has stated that the PM FME (PM Formalization of Micro Food processing Enterprises) scheme would leverage organic food production and the food processing industry in the North East states stand to benefit immensely.
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Food-AgTech platform ThinkAg hosts a Roundtable of CEOs discussing future trends in the sector
30-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
ThinkAg, a food and AgTech platform held its first CEO Roundtable on 26 June discussing trends in the Indian Agriculture and Food sector expected in this decade.
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Usage of drip irrigation, sprinkler in India meagre, says Ambuja Cement Foundation CEO
16-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
With growing population and usage of water increasing in agriculture, time has come to smartly use water for increasing food production, feed growing population in the country as well feed other countries that cannot produce much to feed its population.
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Ninjacart introduces foodprint to enable end to end food traceability
07-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Ninjacart, India’s B2B fresh food supply chain company has launched FoodPrint, a complete food traceability infrastructure that captures the end-to-end footprint traceability of fruits and vegetables which moves from farm to home.
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Van Dhan Kendras innovative initiatives helping tribals during ongoing COVID-19 crisis
05-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Van Dhan Kendras, established under the scheme initiated by TRIFED, Ministry of Tribal Affairs are leading the way in helping tribals generate their livelihood in these distressed times.
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Fight against desert locusts will take time, says FAO chief
31-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) director general QU Dongyu, has warned that efforts to control desert locusts will take time, noting increased concern for the Sahel and Southwest Asia.
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Govt releases various measures for sugar season 2019-20
31-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Various measures have been taken by the Department of Food & Public Distribution for current sugar season 2019-20.
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Tribal ministry includes 23 additional minor forest produce items in MSP list
29-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian ministry of tribal affairs has announced the inclusion of 23 additional minor forest produce (MFP) to its Minimum Support Price (MSP) list.
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Utkal Tubers appoints agri food industry veteran Vinod Bhat as CEO
29-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Zephyr Peacock backed potato seeds company, Utkal Tubers, has announced the appointment of Vinod Bhat as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
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Hindustan Insecticides gearing up locust control pesticide to Iran
25-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Despite logistics and other challenges posed by Covid 19 lockdown HIL (india) Limited a public sector undertaking under Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertlizers has ensured timely production and supply of pesticides for farming community.
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Need for biotechnology crops in India, writes seeds federation director
23-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
The ongoing pandemic has brought forward our vulnerability to food crisis, especially with our increasing population. In addition, the challenges of future, will be much different than the ones in past because of factors like climate change, reduced availability of land and water, soil degradation and changing food preferences of people.
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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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India pumps INR 150,000 crore on agriculture infra, allied sectors
16-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian finance ministry has announced additional INR 150,000 crore strengthen agriculture infrastructure logistics, capacity building, governance and administrative reforms for agriculture, fisheries and food processing sectors.
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Entrepreneurship in agriculture can do wonders for rural economy, says Federation of Seed Industry of India Executive Director
13-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture sector provides food for 1.3 billion people in India as well as support over 60% of the population for their livelihood and plays a crucial role in sustainable growth of the country's economy.
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ICRISAT scientist says 5Gs of genomics vital to accelerate crop breeding
12-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Genomics-assisted crop breeding technology can help advance crop improvement at an accelerated pace to ensure food security for a growing population and changing climate.
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Food Corporation of India purchase 233.51 lakh MT of wheat during Rabi season 2020-21
10-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
During the Rabi marketing season 2020-21, Food Corporation of India (FCI) has procured a total of 233.51 lakh metric tonnes of wheat, of the 241.36 lakh metric tonnes of wheat arrived.
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Govt procure pulses, oilseeds worth INR 2682 Cr during Rabi season 2020-21
07-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
India agriculture ministry has announced that it has procured pulses and oilseeds under Rabi 2020-21 season worth INR 2,682 crores benefiting 3,25,565 farmers.
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Tribal ministry raises MSP for 49 minor forest produce due to COVID 19
02-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
In a crucial announcement affecting the livelihoods of tribal gatherers, the ministry of tribal affairs today revised the minimum support price (MSP) for minor forest produce (MFP) of 49 items
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Agri ministry adds 200 new mandis to e-NAM platform, aiming One Nation One Market
01-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to connect all APMC markets under one platform, the agriculture ministry has added 200 new mandis to the e-NAM platform from seven states taking the total to 785 mandis
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Government sold 2.6 MT of fertilizer to farmers, traders during lockdown period
29-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
India’s chemicals and fertilizer ministry has sold a whopping 2.64 million tonnes during the lockdown period from 1-22 April 2020.
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Govt starts Rabi season procurement of pulses, oilseeds in 20 states
24-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
As of 22 April 2020, Indian agriculture and farmers welfare ministry has announced that its agencies have started procuring pulses and oilseeds from 20 states
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JustMyRoots launches 24 hrs delivery service of fresh produce in Mumbai
24-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Looking at the hardship faced by Mumbai citizens due to severe COVID19 crisis, Interstate perishable food delivery company, JustMyRoots.com have launched 24 hrs delivery service in Mumbai
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Recognize super foods to shift dietary needs towards sustainable crops, writes FSII executive director
22-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Sustainable food production with low carbon footprint is being demanded not only by researchers and environmentalists but also consumers across the globe.
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Govt agencies buys 133,987 tonnes of pulses, 29,264 tonnes of oilseeds directly from farmers
21-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Reaching out to farmers amidst COVID19 crisis, central government agency, Food Corporation of India (FCI) and National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) have started procuring pulses, oilseeds directly from the farmers at the minimum support price.
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Agri ministry releases INR 17,793 cr under PM-KISAN scheme during the lockdown
21-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme during the lockdown period from 24 March 2020 till 20 April 2020, about 8.89 crore (88.9 million) farmer families have been benefitted and an amount of INR 17,793 crore has been released so far.
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COVID19: Impacts on Indian agriculture sector
18-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian governments have swung into actions since the Corona virus attack and the immediate challenges that COVID19 has posed to the farm sector and suggest mitigation measures to ensure a sustainable food system in the post-crisis period, writes ICRISAT authors, Dr Peter Carberry & Dr Arabinda Kumar Padhee
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Indian government releases the revised guidelines for agriculture, allied sectors that come into effect from April 20
15-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
With a view to restart the agricultural activities in the country, the Indian home ministry has released its additional revised guidelines that will come into force from 20 April 2020
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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 ministry of agriculture & farmers welfare rolls out initiatives during lockdown
13-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India is taking several measures to facilitate the farmers and farming activities at field level during the lock down period.
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Sowing of the summer crops satisfactory despite coronavirus outbreak, says agri ministry
11-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Sowing of the Summer Crops has progressed satisfactorily despite the difficulties experienced due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and the 21-day lockdown effective since 24 March midnight to fight the COVID-19 disease
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WTC Chandigarh to set up center of excellence for Food and Agriculture
10-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Considering the significance of Agro-business in Punjab, World Trade Center Association (WTCA) is mulling to establish a mechanism and the platform to facilitate technology transfer and knowledge exchange
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Vertical farming envisages profitable and suitable agriculture business
10-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
A silent revolution is underway in the agriculture sector, which is going to be quite evident in the days to come. With the global population is set to reach near 10 billion mark by 2050, the food production must increase by 70 per cent, estimates the United Nations.
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Ninjacart offers to supply fruits, vegetables at subsidized prices to orphanages, slums
03-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
In the wake of the COVID -19 pandemic and the shortage of food essentials such as fruits and vegetables; Ninjacart - India’s largest fresh food supply chain company, announced the provision of essential food items to Orphanages, Old Age homes and Slum areas at subsidized rates, which will be much lesser than the on-going market rates.
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Government adds warehouse, FPO trading features to eNAM platform
03-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to make usage of agriculture market convenient, Indian agriculture and farmers welfare ministry has added two new features on the electronic national agriculture market (e-NAM) platform so as to make it more convenient for growers to sell their produce at warehouses & collection centres established by farmer producer organizations
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Home ministry writes to states on smooth harvesting, sowing operations; while maintaining social distancing
03-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Indian ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) had sent an advisory to all States regarding granting of exception to Agricultural operations from lockdown restrictions to fight COVID-19, keeping in mind the harvesting and sowing season
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Indian agri minister reveals action-plan to tackle adverse impact of global warming on food crops
21-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
Global Warming associated with the increase in concentration of green house gases in the atmosphere is one of the reasons for the increase in extreme weather events.
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Indian cricketer invest in Mahindra backed MeraKisan
11-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
MeraKisan Private Ltd., a part of the USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group, and a prominent player in the organic agri business market, with a focus on avant-garde organic food supply chains, today announced its partnership with Ajinkya Rahane, Vice-Captain of the Indian Test Cricket team.
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Agriculture ministry announces action taken during lockdown
10-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to facilitate the farmers and farming activities at field level during the lockdown period, the Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India is taking several measures
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Indian agri minister holds parley with Brazilian agriculture, livestock minister Ms Costa Dias
28-Jan-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Narendra Singh Tomar held a bilateral meeting with the Brazilian Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply Ms. Tereza Cristina Correa da Costa Dias at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi to discuss various bilateral trade opportunities, interests and issues.
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India supports 3.60 million female farmers with INR 847 Crore
07-Jan-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to empower female farmers in the country, India's agriculture & farmer's welfare ministry has supported over 3.60 million female farmers under the Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development is implementing Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP).
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India exported INR 5150 crore worth of organic farming products in 2018-19
19-Dec-2019 - 0 Comments.
The quantity of organic product produced during 2018-19 under Participatory Guarantee System-(PGS)-India and National Programme on Organic Production (NPOP) of Agriculture Processed Food and Export Development Authority (APEDA) is given at Annexure I. The total value of organic products exported from India is Rs 5150.99 crore (for 614089.614 MT).
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Jain Farm Fresh Foods enter organic spices market
08-Aug-2019 - 0 Comments.
Jain Farm Fresh Foods Ltd. (JFFFL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., with one of the largest spice processing facility in India has forayed into organic spices
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Sustainable Shrimp Partnership Announces Traceability Platform in Collaboration with IBM
06-May-2019 - 0 Comments.
The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) has today announced it has joined the IBM Food Trust ecosystem, which will help provide traceability of SSP shrimp from farm to fork
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Better Food with Better Management – Cold Chain and its Benefits for Farmers
20-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.
India is predominantly an agricultural country. However, the emergence and rise of other sectors has led to it no longer having an agriculture driven economy
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GIFA: International Innovations in Agriculture to promote food security in the UAE
19-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.
The world’s leading agriculture innovations will be showcased in Abu Dhabi from 1 to 2 April 2019 at the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
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Budget 2019-20: Allocation for agriculture ministry raised by around 2.5 times
01-Feb-2019 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture continues to be the main driver of the rural economy. Our hard-working farmers, supported by pro-farmer policies of our Government in the past four and half years, have produced agriculture commodities in record quantities
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CLFMA make representations to finance ministry before Union Budget - 2019-20, emphasis on Make in India
31-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
The Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association of India (CLFMA) represents the manufacturers of nutritionally balanced and scientifically produced compound feeds for cattle, poultry, fish, prawns and other animals that is catering to the fast-growing animal protein needs in the country
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Indian export of organic farming products picking up
10-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
Indian Ministry of Commerce & Industry has implemented the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) since 2001 with the following objectives
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India utilizes only half of the allocated funds for fisheries
08-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
Though the government is focusing on enhancing production in the fisheries sector, the ministry data released by the government reveals that only half of the money allotted for the sector have been spent till January 2019
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Indian Commerce Ministry holds first national workshop on Agri Export Policy
08-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
The first national workshop on the agri export policy, approved by Cabinet recently, was held in New Delhi toda
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India to create modern infrastructure for enhancing farm gate to retail outlet concept
27-Sep-2018 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh has said that a developed agri food value chain in the country can not only enhance the farm income of farmers but also make available quality food to the consumers.
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Indian agri ministry releases 1st Advance Estimates of production of major Kharif crops for 2018-19
26-Sep-2018 - 0 Comments.
The 1st Advance Estimates of production of major Kharif crops for 2018-19 have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare on 26th September, 2018
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Bayer opens state-of-the-art seed processing facility in Ukraine
06-Sep-2018 - 0 Comments.
Bayer opened a state-of-the-art seed processing facility in Pochuiky, Zhytomyr region. The new facility is the largest of its kind in Ukraine, and one of the largest in Europ
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Farmers Welfare plan being implemented in 25 villages between June to July
04-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Indian ministry of agriculture and farmers’ welfare in line with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of doubling farmers’ income by 2022 has launched the Krishi kalyan Abhiyaan
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India, Netherlands discuss ways to strengthen partnership in agriculture sectors
24-May-2018 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh recently met Ms. Carola Schouten, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Netherlands in Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi and expressed his desire to further strengthen the existing partnership between the two countries in agriculture and allied sectors
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Dedicated research to enhance food production through NARS, says Parshottam Rupala
12-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Minister of State for Agriculture and farmers welfare Parshottam Rupala stated that the Indian Council of Agricultural Research's dedicated research is being carried out to enhance food production through National Agricultural Research System
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Feed security is as important for Indian food security, says CLFMA chief
26-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.
Ensuring feed raw materials are available at affordable prices at consistent quality year-round is absolutely critical for matching the growing feed demand in India
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AgraME: Agthia partners with Trouw Nutrition Hifeed to enhance animal performance
07-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.
Agthia Group PJSC, one of the UAE’s leading food and beverage company has announce that it has entered into an innovation & technology partnership agreement with Trouw Nutrition Hifeed, a Nutreco Company which is the global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed
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UAE Agriculture Industry Under the Spotlight This Week in Dubai
05-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, AgraME, is taking place from 6-8 March at the Dubai World Trade Centre
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IISS: India to make a plan for doubling marine products exports in next 3 months
27-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.
Seafood sector being a very important industry growing in a double digit has caught attention of India commerce ministry.
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Indian shrimps sector to grow double digit in the next few years, says WestCoast chief
18-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.
Being a leader in shrimp farming and processing, Agriculture Times caught with Rahul Kulkarni, Director of WestCoast Group, India’s one of the biggest shrimps producer to know what is driving growth.
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India is the second largest producer of horticultural crops and fruits in the World
18-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh said research and development projects in horticulture crops have yielded encouraging results, as a result, the production of horticulture crops have been more than food grains irrespective of adverse climatic conditions.
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CLFMA calls for holistic perspective on use of antibiotic in food chain
19-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
CLFMA reiterates the need for a holistic perspective in promoting awareness on the judicious use of antibiotics not only within but beyond the food value chain on the occasion of World Antibiotic Awareness Week
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Eggs affordable, nutritious solution for addressing India’s malnourishment challenges, says CLFMA
13-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.
As 2017 World Egg day is celebrated on 13 October, CLFMA and its members call for concerted efforts by all foodchain actors to promote egg for strengthening India’s food and nutritional future, the association said in a statement
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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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India's Kharif crop sowing down to 102.8mn hectares
03-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.
As per the figures released by the Indian agriculture ministry, India's kharif crop as on 1 September 2017 is recorded at 102.81 million hectares, as compared to 103.42 million hectares recorded during the same time last year.
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India's total food grains output estimated at 275.68 million tonnes
17-Aug-2017 - 0 Comments.
The 4th Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2016-17 have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare on 16 August, 2017.
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World has to double food production by 2050 to feed teeming billions
21-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture has the wherewithal to overcome problems of climate change and take the path of sustainable and climate-smart agriculture (CSA) by using mitigation techniques and adapting technology and new crop patterns, said Shyam Khadka, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative in India, at a conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).”
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First SAARC Epidemiology Networking Forum meeting held in New Delhi
03-Mar-2017 - 0 Comments.
The First SAARC Epidemiology Networking Forum Meeting was jointly organized by the Government of India (Division of Livestock Health, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (DAHDF), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare), the SAARC Secretariat and FAO through CCS National Institute of Animal Health (CCS NIAH) during February 27-28, 2017 at NASC Complex, New Delhi.
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Enhancing Milk Productivity & Quality in India
27-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Milk is a lacteal secretion obtained by complete milking of one or more healthy milch animals. For a healthy diet, milk is important as it provides all the beneficial health nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, enzymes and vitamins required for the human body.India observed 16th World Milk Day on June 1, 2016, third National Milk Day on November 26, 2016 and a decade of the integrated food law [Food Safety and Standards Act 2006].
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ICARDA to set up Food Legumes Research Platform in Madhya Pradesh
17-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the Establishment of Food Legumes Research Platform (FLRP) at Amlaha, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
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India's total food grains production is estimated at record 271.98 MT
16-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
The 2nd Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2016-17 have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare on 15thFebruary, 2017.
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India's agri budgetary support up by 15.31% during 2017-18
05-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
In order to double the income of the farmer in 5 years, Indian agriculture ministry got 15.31 per cent increase in budgetary support at $7.59 billion (Rs 51,026 crore) for 2017-18 fiscal year starting April 1, 2017.
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Reduce customs duty on frozen sea food, poultry, says ASSOCHAM plea
27-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
Apex industry body, the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has urged the central government to reduce customs duty on chilled and frozen sea food from present level of 30 per cent to 10 per cent to bring down food inflation and satiate high demand for sea food in India.
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Reduce customs duty on frozen sea food, poultry, says ASSOCHAM plea
27-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has urged the central government to reduce customs duty on chilled and frozen sea food from present level of 30 per cent to 10 per cent to bring down food inflation and satiate high demand for sea food in India.
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Netherlands agriculture, food exports in 2016 touches €94 BN
24-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Dutch agriculture & food sector has further strengthened its leading position in the world market. In 2016, agriculture & Food exports totaled almost 94 billion euros
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Avian Influenza virus hits Odisha's Khordha district
27-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fishries, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has informed the Government of Odisha regarding the confirmation of H5 N1 strain of Avian Influenza virus in village Keranga of District Khordha of Odisha.
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India committed to promote organic farming, says Radha Mohan Singh
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh said that central government is committed to promote organic farming in view of the importance of organic farming, with emphasis on sustainable production, food security and soil health.
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PM Modi clears agriculture agreement with Kyrgyzstan
15-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
India has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for Signing of an Agreement between India and Kyrgyzstan on cooperation in the field of agriculture and food related industry.
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No separate policy for agricultural labourers
14-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
The Indian labour and employment ministry has made it clear that it has not appointed any committee/task force to frame policies for agricultural labourers
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India setting up two cattle breeding centres
In order to increase cattle population in the country, Indian agriculture ministry is setting up two national cattle breeding centres
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Agri ministry sign MoU for organic farming on Ganga banks
In order to increase organic farming in the country, Indian agriculture ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation for promoting organic farming on the banks of river Ganga.
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India launches world's first bovine germplasm trading portal
Indian agriculture ministry has launched a portal for cattle breeding called e-pashuhaat (www.epashuhaat.gov.in)
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Over 34 MN soil health cards disbursed, says agri ministry
19-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to provide with soil health cards to farmers across the state, India has distributed 34.47 million soil health cards
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Indian agri ministry increase MSP of pulses by $5 to $8 for 2016-17
19-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to push sowing of pulses, Indian agriculture ministry has decided to increase minimum support prices (MSP) of pulses in the range of $5.5 to $8.08 per quintal during 2016-17
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Crop specific infrastructure creation scheme soon, says Harsimrat Kaur
03-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
India will soon introduce a scheme for crop specific infrastructure creation, Mrs Harsimrat Kaur Badal, India minister of food processing industries (MoFPI) at the 6th Cold Chain Summit
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Indian agri ministry accepts Gujarat govt groundnut procurement rates
03-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture ministry has approved Gujarat government's proposal on price support scheme for procurement of groundnut during the current Kharif season.
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India declares all citizens under National Food Security Act
03-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
National Food Security Act (NFSA) implemented in the entire country, Indian minister of consumer affair, food & public distribution, Ram Vilas Paswan said.
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Indian food ministry procures 34,546 tonnes of pulses
26-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has said government agencies have procured 34546.69 tonnes of pulses during the ongoing 2016-17 Kharif Marketing Season (KMS).
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India confirms new bird flu virus subtype H5N8
21-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian ministry of agricultures' Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (ADF) have confirmed that a new bird flu virus subtype H5N8.
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India to open agri science centre in all districts
20-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
With a view to provide advance agricultural technical assistance, Indian agriculture ministry has announced at least one agriculture science centre-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVKs) in all 687 districts of the country.
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Packaged food market valued at $51 mn in 2015, says study
16-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Clocking a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 16 per cent, the packaged food market in India is expected to have crossed $51.5 million (mn) mark in 2015 as against $25 million in 2010, noted a recent ASSOCHAM-TechSci Research joint study.
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World Food Day raises debate about challenges in food output
16-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
The United Nations (UN) expects the population to grow to more than 9 billion inhabitants on Earth by 2050.
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India needs to triple egg availability to 180 per person
14-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
With demand for nutrition food rising with growing population and rising income, India should have an availability of 180 eggs per person, as against the current 63 per person per annum.
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Ruchi sign MoU with Arunachal Pradesh for palm oil plantation
11-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Madhya Pradesh based leading Agri and Food FMCG company, Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Arunachal Pradesh to boost palm oil production through development of quality palm plantations.
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Cargill opens cattle feed plant in India
07-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
US based global food giant, Cargill has announced that it has opened a new cattle feed plant in Bathinda, Punjab.
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Milk Mantra bags Frost & Sullivan's New Product Launch of the Year Award
07-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Milk Mantra, India’s pioneering agri-food company, has clinched the 2016 Frost & Sullivan India Health & Wellness – New Product Launch (Fortified Beverages) of the Year Award for MooShake, the world’s first flavoured curcumin (turmeric) milkshakes.
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India to promote organic farming on Ganga river banks
06-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
New Delhi: The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare today here signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of Water Resources, Water Development and Ganga Rejuvenation to promote organic farming on the banks of river Ganga.
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USFDA calls for greater collaborations
03-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Recognizing the importance of timely and effective collaboration between India and the food and drug regulatory body of the United States, the Director of Delhi based USFDA’s India office, Dr Mathew T Thomas has called for a collaboration of the best practices in the farmed shrimp industry to minimize the extent of export rejections into the US.
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India's detail demand for grant of Ministry of Agriculture 2016-17
02-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
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India declares itself free from bird flu
14-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.
India's Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare has declared India free from Avian Influenza (H5N1) from September 5, 2016.
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Indian Kharif crop sowing touches 101 MN hectares
26-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian kharif sowing have touch recorded a growth at 101.9 million hectares as on August 26, 2016, the Indian agriculture ministry said in a statement.
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Animal husbandry secretary reviews production, quality control of veterinary biological in India
16-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Indian Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Devendra Chaudhry has reviewed the progress on the resolutions and recommendations made in the one-day brainstorming workshop on developing a dynamic road map for harmonization of production and quality control of veterinary biological in India in a meeting held in New Delhi.
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India releases fourth advance production estimates of major crops during 2015-16
08-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian ministry of agriculture’s Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has released the 4th advance estimates of production of major crops for 2015-16.
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AGROMET advisories to the farmers touches 19 MN
05-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for state for ministry of science & technology and earth sciences, Y S Chowdary has informed the upper house of parliament that the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS) AGROMET service of India Meteorological Department (IMD) has crossed 19.1 million as on July 2016.
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Indian Agri ministry extend cut-off date for submission of insurance proposals till August 10
03-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
With request from many states seeking more time to study Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Indian ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare have extended the cut-off date for the scheme.
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Asian Development Bank executive tops list of key speakers at Global AgInvesting Asia
03-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Martin Lemoine, unit head of food and agribusiness investment for the Asian Development Bank, tops off a list of notable speakers at HighQuest’s sixth annual Global AgInvesting (GAI) Asia Seminar in Japan.
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Indian Agri ministry extend cut-off date for submission of insurance proposals till August 10
03-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
With request from many states seeking more time to study Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Indian ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare have extended the cut-off date for the scheme.
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Asian Development Bank executive tops list of key speakers at Global AgInvesting Asia
03-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Martin Lemoine, unit head of food and agribusiness investment for the Asian Development Bank, tops off a list of notable speakers at HighQuest’s sixth annual Global AgInvesting (GAI) Asia Seminar in Japan.