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AfDB grants $260 million loan to strengthen agricultural sector and value chains to Congo
20-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of $260.4 million to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help finance the Project to Support the Development of Value Chains as part of its backing for the Agriculture Transformation Programme (PADCV-PTA).
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African Development Fund approves $10 million to scale up nutrition project
22-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved an additional $10 million from the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) to implement activities and scale up the impact of the Smallholder Agriculture Development for Food and Nutrition Security project in Liberia.
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NDDB, TERI and SRDI inks MoU to improve rural livelihoods
20-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Suzuki R&D Center India Pvt. Ltd (SRDI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collectively advance initiatives in renewable energy, circular economy, rural development and waste management.
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Rallis India appoints Dr Gyanendra Shukla as MD & CEO from 1 April 2024
03-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Board of Directors of Rallis India Ltd, a leading agri-inputs company, has appointed Dr. Gyanendra Shukla as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the company for a period of five years with effect from April 1, 2024. He will take over from Sanjiv Lal on completion of his term on March 31, 2024.
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AVPL familiarises Indian States’ Agricultural Boards on advanced drone technology
24-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
AVPL, a global leader in the drone industry specializing in cutting-edge agricultural drones, collaborated with Haryana State Agriculture Marketing Board to organise a Multi state Conference on the 'Promotion of Inter-State Trade and Sharing of Infrastructure between State Agricultural Marketing Boards' event to educate agricultural boards on advanced drone technology.
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India announces establishment of National Turmeric Board
05-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Government of India recently notified the constitution of the National Turmeric Board. The National Turmeric Board will focus on the development and growth of turmeric and turmeric products in the country.
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Indian dairy sector to create 10 million jobs by 2025
01-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Indian dairy sector is set to create 10 million jobs by 2025, according to a report by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The report said that the growth of the sector will be driven by rising demand and government support.
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Namdhari Seeds bags NABL accreditation for seed health testing
07-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Namdhari Seeds Pvt. Ltd (NSPL), a prominent leader in the seed industry, is delighted to announce that its cutting-edge laboratories based in Bangalore have been awarded NABL Accreditation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by the National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories (NABL).
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Valamjibhai Humbal appointed as Board Member of National Cooperative Organics Limited
27-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Valamjibhai Humbal, Vice Chairman of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (AMUL), has been appointed as a board member of the newly formed National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL).
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NDDB calls meet of heads of Co-op Dairy federations to sort out cross-border milk sale issue
12-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) will be holding a meeting of Chairman and Managing Directors of co-operative dairy federations of the country this month to sort out the sensitive issue of cross-border marketing of liquid milk.
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Bill Anderson appointed new CEO of Bayer AG
14-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Supervisory Board of Bayer AG has appointed Bill Anderson to become CEO of Bayer, effective June 1, 2023. He will join Bayer as a member of the Board of Management on April 1, 2023.
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Best Agrolife revenue up by 41% in Q3FY23
27-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Best Agrolife Ltd, the leading agrochemical company in India, on Thursday declared financial results for Q3FY23 in its Board of Directors meeting.
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Best Agrolife becomes first agrochemical company manufacture Propaquizafop Technical in India
13-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Best Agrolife Limited, a leading player in the Indian agrochemical industry, has been granted registration for the indigenous manufacturing of Propaquizafop u/s 9(3) by Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee in the 443 rd meeting.
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Ninjacart sets up an advisory board
07-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ninjacart, India's leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organize the Indian agriculture ecosystem, forms an Advisory Board, comprised of Industry veterans and experts, to strengthen its ambition of revolutionizing the agriculture ecosystem in India.
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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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Best Agrolife gets registration for manufacturing of its proprietary ternary insecticide ronfen
14-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Best Agrolife Limited (BAL), one of the fastest-growing agrochemical company in India, made two major announcements today. On Thursday, the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee granted the registration for the indigenous manufacturing of the company's much-awaited patented ternary insecticide to BAL u/s 9 (3) in the 437th RC meeting.
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Uzbekistan gets USD 200m financial support from World Bank
26-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a USD 200m financing package for the Second Rural Enterprise Development Project (REDP) aimed at supporting the establishment and expansion of farms and rural enterprises in 10 regions of Uzbekistan.
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Milma Chairman KS Mani elected director of NCDFI
24-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
K S Mani, Chairman, Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known popularly by its brand name Milma, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI), the apex body of dairy and edible oil cooperatives in the country.
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National Level conference on beekeeping held
03-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
National Bee Board (NBB) organized a National Conference on Beekeeping Sector in collaboration with National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED), Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) & National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) on 24 January 2022.
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Amendments to co-op Act; leadership changes in dairy sector inevitable, says Bhasurangan
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (TRCMPU) has scheduled a general body meeting on December 9 to effect changes to bylaws as mandated by the recent amendment to the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, and set in motion the process of electing the new board of directors.
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Rodrigo Santos named member of the Board of Management, Bayer AG, and President of the Crop Science division
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Supervisory Board of Bayer AG has appointed Rodrigo Santos (48) to the company’s Board of Management and the position of President of the Crop Science division, effective January 1, 2022.
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Former NABARD Chairman Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala joins Arya's Board as Independent Director
21-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Arya, India's leading Agritech player, has appointed Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala as a non-executive independent director of the company.
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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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Best Crop Science granted registration for indigenous manufacturing Trifloxystrobin Technical
27-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Best Crop Science LLP (BCS), a leading player and one of the largest manufacturers of agro-inputs, has announced that Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee has granted registration for indigenous manufacturing of Trifloxystrobin Technical u/s 9(3). With this new addition, BCS shall become the first agrochemical industry to manufacture and market Trifloxystrobin in India.
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Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation sanctions credit scheme for Agri projects
06-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC) approved USD 967,643.50 in seven agricultural loans for projects across the commonwealth at its board meeting last month.
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Santa Fe Irrigation adopts water reduction program for agriculture
25-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Santa Fe Irrigation District (SFID) board approved the adoption of a program that will benefit the district’s agricultural water users.
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NMPB and CSIR-NBRI sign MoU to promote cultivation, production of medicinal plants
06-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPS) and the National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI) signed an MoU for extending joint collaborative efforts to boost the cultivation and production of medicinal plants and herbs in India.
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Amul's RS Sodhi elected as MD at International Dairy Federation
03-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) unanimously elected R S Sodhi, managing director, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) that sells Amul branded products in India, to its board during the general assembly held on 1 June, according to media reports.
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National Commodity Clearing Limited board reconstituted
07-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
National Commodity Clearing Limited (NCCL) is pleased to announce the reconstitution of its Governing Board of Directors with the appointment of two new Public Interest Directors and the reappointment of two existing Public Interest Directors for a term of 3 years, as approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
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NDDB to offer energy efficient solutions to dairy industry, inks MoU with EESL
05-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
With a view to promote efficient renewable technologies in the dairy industry, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) during a virtual ceremony on 5 May 2021 at NDDB, Anand.
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NCDEX appoints Arun Raste as new MD & CEO
25-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the appointment of Arun Raste as the new MD & CEO of India’s leading agri commodity exchange National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX) for a period of 5 years.
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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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FPOs will make farming more viable, says Parshottam Rupala
06-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian ministers of state for agriculture and farmers welfare Parshottam Rupala and Kailash Choudhary inaugurated professional training programmes designed and developed for CEOs, Board of Directors, Accountants of FPOs on the occasion of the anniversary of the Central Sector Scheme titled 'Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Produce Organizations (FPOs)'.
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NDDB chairman unanimously elected to International Dairy Federation board
10-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
Dilip Rath, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has been unanimously elected to the Board of International Dairy Federation (IDF) on 2 November 2020 during the General Assembly of IDF.
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Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurates state of the art honey testing lab in Gujarat
24-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of agriculture and farmers’ welfare Narendra Singh Tomar has today inaugurated the ‘World Class State of Art Honey Testing Laboratory’ established by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in Anand (Gujarat) with support of National Bee Board (NBB), through Video Conference.
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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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Over 34.5 million cattle registered under the National animal disease control program, says NDDB
02-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to provide safety to country's cattle population from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)'s National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), a 5-year project has been launched by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi with total outlay of INR 13,343 crore (USD $ 2 billion).
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ICAR signs MoU with NABARD for up-scaling various technologies, innovative farmer models
28-Dec-2019 - 0 Comments.
With a view to promote sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient farming systems, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Board of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
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SEAI signs MoU with Malaysia Palm Oil Board for producing palm oil in sustainable way
27-Sep-2019 - 0 Comments.
On the sidelines of Globoil conference held in Mumbai recently, The Solvent Extractors’ Association (SEA) of India signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and Global Sustainability support organisation-Solidaridad Network Asia Limited
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NDDB’s dairy development initiative in Vidarbha & Marathwada transforming lives: Dilip Rath
23-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.
National Dairy Development Board’s dairy development initiative in Vidarbha and Marathwada are gradually transforming the lives of rural people as it has started impacting social issues like gender inequalities and unemployment. NDDB’s innovative efforts have given the much-needed confidence to milk producers as they are getting the fair share of consumer price.
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NDDB opens up a new vista to multiply elite indigenous cows
18-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
Two calves one of Gir breed and other of Sahiwal were born at an interval of one week at the state-of-the art facility created by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in Anand for producing calves through in-vitro fertilization technique.
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DAHDF is regularly reviewing the availability of milk situation in the country with National Dairy Development Board
21-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
Adulteration in Milk is harmful to health even while it is an unfair trade practices
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Quality Mark Award Scheme for Dairy Cooperatives initiated by NDDB
21-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
As part of the innovative initiatives under the “White Revolution” umbrella Schemes, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has supported the National Dairy Development Board(NDDB) developed initiative of “Quality Mark” Award Scheme for dairy Cooperatives to promote and encourage enhancement of safety, quality and hygiene of milk and milk products manufactured by dairy cooperatives.
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NDDB's Cattle Feed Knowledge Portal launched
28-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of state for agriculture & farmers welfare, Parshottam Rupala has launched National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)’s Cattle Feed Knowledge Portal, an interactive knowledge platform on various aspects of compound cattle feed production.
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NDDB’s Cattle Feed Knowledge Portal launched
28-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of state for agriculture & farmers welfare, Parshottam Rupala has launched National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)’s Cattle Feed Knowledge Portal, an interactive knowledge platform on various aspects of compound cattle feed production.
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Dilip Rath appointed chairman of NDDB
01-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
The central government has appointed Dilip Rath as Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) for two years.
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By 2017 end Mother Dairy to sell fortified milk only
20-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
In a view to fight malnutrition in the country, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)'s subsidiary, Mother Dairy will be selling fortified milk by the end of 2017.
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Use cow urine to be like Cleopatra
12-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Gujarat Cow Protection Board, known as Gauseva Board, an state government organization has come up with a new advisory, 'Aarogya Geeta' for women on cow urine.
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Mother Dairy to invest $30 MN in Maharashtra
06-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
The wholly owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Mother Dairy will be investing $30 million (Rs 200 crore) in Maharashtra.
