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The Repealed Farm Laws: A Chapter Closed, But What's Next for Indian Agriculture?
29-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
In November 2021, after a year of intense protests, the Indian government repealed three controversial farm laws. These laws, intended to modernize the agricultural sector, sparked widespread discontent among farmers, particularly in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
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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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The Lifeline of Indian Agriculture: A Deep Dive into Mandis
22-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
Across the vast agricultural landscape of India, a network of bustling marketplaces pulsates with life - the mandis. These traditional markets, overseen by Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs), play a pivotal role in connecting farmers with buyers, ensuring the smooth flow of agricultural produce.
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Teakwood: A Golden Opportunity Growing on Indian Farms
21-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
Teakwood, revered as the "King of Timber" for its exceptional strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal, is presenting a lucrative opportunity for Indian farmers.
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How Indian Farmers can benefit from Red Sandalwood farming
20-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
Red sandalwood, a prized wood known for its vibrant color and aromatic properties, has captivated artisans and perfumers for centuries.
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Top Farm Implements Powering Indian Agriculture
18-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Indian agricultural landscape thrives on a symphony of tools, with tractors leading the charge. However, a diverse range of farm implements plays a crucial role in every stage of the agricultural cycle, from sowing seeds to harvesting crops.
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Top 10 Tractors Powering Indian Agriculture
15-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
Tractors, the iron steeds of Indian agriculture, have revolutionized the landscape since their introduction in the early 20th century. Replacing backbreaking manual labor, these powerful machines have enabled large-scale cultivation, increased efficiency, and boosted overall agricultural output.
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Top 10 Tractors in the world
07-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
The tractor, a symbol of agricultural progress, has revolutionized farming since its invention in the late 19th century. These powerful machines have replaced manual labor, increased efficiency, and enabled large-scale cultivation.
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Top 10 Banks Funding India's Agricultural Growth
07-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
As India's agricultural sector undergoes a revolution, banks are emerging as key partners in its growth story. This report delves into the top 10 banks actively investing in the Indian agricultural sector, exploring their unique initiatives and highlighting the overall impact on farmers and the agricultural ecosystem.
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How Indian Farmers can benefit from Mahogany plantation
05-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahogany, a prized timber renowned for its rich color, exceptional strength, and enduring beauty, has long been a cornerstone of the global furniture industry.
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A Greener Future: How Indian Farmers and Villagers Can Benefit from Increased Forest Cover
04-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
India, a land of diverse landscapes, faces a pressing challenge: deforestation. Despite the critical role forests play in regulating climate, maintaining biodiversity, and sustaining livelihoods, forest cover in India stands at a concerning 21.67%.
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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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A Sprout of Innovation: Indoor Farming Takes Root in India
29-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Indian agricultural landscape, long dominated by traditional open-field farming, is witnessing a revolutionary shift. Indoor farming, a controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) technique, is gaining traction as a sustainable and efficient solution to the challenges plaguing conventional agriculture.
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Bamboo Farming in India: The Path to Green Prosperity
26-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
India’s agricultural tapestry is witnessing a sustainable revolution with the rise of bamboo farming. Known as ‘green gold,’ bamboo is not just a plant but a beacon of economic and environmental hope for Indian farmers.
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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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Top Gauva Producing States and the Future of this Tropical Delight
20-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Guava, the refreshingly sweet and tangy fruit native to the tropical Americas, has found a cherished place in Indian households. From its juicy flesh to its rich nutritional profile, guava is a popular choice for its taste and health benefits.
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Mahindra Tractors crosses milestone by selling 40 lakh tractor units
19-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors, part of the Mahindra Group and the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, has achieved a milestone by selling the brands 40th Lakh tractor, inclusive of exports in March 2024.
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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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Rice Varieties Empowering Indian Farmers
18-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Rice, the lifeblood of India, transcends a mere dietary staple. It's a cultural cornerstone, a symbol of prosperity, and a source of livelihood for millions of farmers.
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UPL recognised as ‘Well-Known Trademark’ by the Indian Trademark Registry
17-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd., a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, has been recognized as a 'Well-Known Trademark' by the Indian Trademark Registry. This prestigious acknowledgment reinforces UPL’s position as one of India's leading agrochemical companies in the market, thereby fostering trust and credibility among customers.
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Innovative Crops Help Indian Farmers Reduce CO2 Emissions and Boost Income
17-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
In a significant development that promises to transform the agricultural landscape of India, farmers across the country are adopting innovative crops that not only help in reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions but also significantly increase their income.
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Wheat Varieties Boosting Indian Agriculture
16-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Wheat, the "king of grains," reigns supreme on Indian dinner plates. But for farmers, selecting the right variety is crucial for maximizing yield, water efficiency, and ultimately, profit. This report explores some of the top contenders in the Indian wheat landscape, their water requirements, and how they're driving a surge in farmer income and global demand.
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The Alluring Allure of Agarwood: Can Indian Farming Embrace the "Wood of Gods"?
16-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Agarwood, also known as Gaharu or Aloe wood, is no ordinary tree. Often referred to as the "Wood of Gods," its resinous, fragrant heartwood fetches exorbitant prices in the international market due to its use in perfumes, incense, and traditional medicine.
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India Boasts Advanced Early Warning System for Disasters
11-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
India's weather forecasting capabilities received a strong endorsement from Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). He spoke during a recent Pre-Cyclone Exercise held in preparation for the upcoming April-June 2024 season.
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India's 1st Self-Driving Electric Tractor Gets Pre-Series A Funding
11-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
AutoNxt Automation, a disruptive technology start-up building high-torque electric powertrains and off-road autonomous technologies, is excited to announce the successful closure of its Pre-Series A round of funding led by Saama.
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India's Top 10 Potato Producing States in 2023
10-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
The humble potato, a versatile and nutritious crop, reigns supreme on Indian dinner tables. From fries to curries, its presence is undeniable. But where exactly are these spuds grown? Let's delve into the top 10 potato-producing states in India for 2023, exploring their contribution to the national potato basket.
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Top Vegetable Producing States in India
03-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
India, with its diverse climatic conditions and fertile soils, is a major producer of a variety of vegetables. The year 2022-23 has seen some states outperform others in terms of vegetable production. Here’s a look at the top vegetable producing states in India for the year 2022-23, along with their production figures.
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ICAR signed MoU signed with Dhanuka Agritech
02-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Dhanuka Agritech Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension), ICAR Dr. U.S. Gautam and Chairman, Dhanuka Agritech Limited Dr. R.G. Aggarwal signed this MoU on behalf of respective organizations recently.
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DCM Shriram Foundation, Sattva Knowledge Institute call for a water vulnerability index, to address India’s looming water crisis
02-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
DCM Shriram Foundation, supported by DCM Shriram, a leading conglomerate in India with a strong presence in agriculture, and Sattva Knowledge Institute, a knowledge platform for the impact ecosystem, today launched the report titled, Transforming Crop Cultivation: Advancing Water Efficiency in Indian Agriculture to identify actionable solutions to address the ongoing water crisis in the Indian agriculture sector.
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Mahindra Tractors sells 24276 units during March 2024
02-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for March 2024.
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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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Mahindra unveils 6RO Paddy Walker transplanter in Tamil Nadu
12-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, and the world’s largest tractor manufacture by volume, has launched a new 6 row paddy transplanter called the Mahindra 6RO Paddy Walker in Tamil Nadu.
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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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Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana sees 27% surge in enrollment so far in 2023-24 season
10-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
India's Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) crop insurance scheme is witnessing a significant rise in participation, with a 27% increase in farmer enrollment reported so far for the 2023-24 season. This follows impressive year-on-year growth of 33.4% and 41% in 2021-22 and 2022-23, respectively.
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Andhra Pradesh reigns supreme: India's top egg producers crack open 2023-24 numbers
09-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
India's poultry sector continues to soar, with egg production hitting new heights in 2023-24. While official figures are yet to be released, industry experts predict a rise from the previous year's impressive 138.38 billion eggs.
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Top 5 States Leading India's Poly House Revolution
04-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Poly houses, also known as greenhouses, are rapidly transforming the Indian agricultural landscape. These controlled environments allow farmers to cultivate high-value fruits and vegetables year-round, offering numerous benefits
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment sells 20121 tractors during February 2024
03-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for February 2024. Domestic sales in February 2024 were at 20121 units, as against 24619 units during February 2023.
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India's Poultry Exports Soar to Unprecedented Heights in FY 2023-24
28-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
India's poultry industry is experiencing a remarkable surge, with exports of eggs and egg products poised to achieve unprecedented figures in the fiscal year 2023-24.
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Karnataka receives INR 235 Crore as third installment under RKVY Scheme
28-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
In a move aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector in Karnataka, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DAFW) has released Rs. 235.14 crore to the state government as the third installment under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) scheme for the financial year 2023-24.
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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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Top 5 Vegetable Oil Producers in India Fueling the Nation's Needs
26-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Vegetable oil, a vital source of essential fatty acids and cooking medium, plays a crucial role in Indian kitchens. As the world's largest importer of vegetable oils, India also boasts a strong domestic production landscape.
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Top 10 Wine Producing States in India
26-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
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Marut Drones receives world's first patent for direct seeding device
22-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Marut Drones, a leading Indian drone manufacturer, has been granted the world's first utility patent for its innovative direct seeding device designed for rice cultivation.
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Telangana agriculture minister inaugurates Marut’s DGCA certified multi-utility drones at Agritech South 2024
20-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Thummala Nageswara Rao, the Agriculture Minister of Telangana, inaugurated Marut's AG365 Drone at Agritech South 2024, a premier agricultural technology event hosted by Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Hyderabad, and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
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CMFRI proposes ‘shark hotspots’ to protect endangered species
20-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has proposed to demarcate "shark hotspots" in Indian waters to implement spatio-temporal fishing regulations, given the declining trend of shark catches.
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Top 10 Onion varieties in India
14-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Onions, the humble yet irreplaceable bulb, form the backbone of countless Indian dishes. From the pungent tadka in dals to the caramelized sweetness in korma, their versatility knows no bounds.
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The Golden Goddess: Exploring the Top Ten Turmeric Varieties in India
11-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Turmeric, the vibrant golden spice revered for its culinary and medicinal properties, holds a special place in Indian culture. With a diverse landscape and rich agricultural heritage, India boasts numerous turmeric varieties, each with unique characteristics and benefits.
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Rallis India fortifies supply chain effectiveness through Plan Guru
03-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a Tata enterprise and a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry, has successfully launched Plan Guru, a tool to simplify supply chain operations in its crop care and seeds divisions.
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Mahindra Farm Equipment sells 22972 tractors in India during January 2024
03-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for January 2024.
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Nova Dairy's Pure Ghee to grace Ayodhya Ram Mandir's Pran Pratishtha ceremony
23-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
Nova Dairy, a key producer in the Indian dairy industry, is honoured to announce that its ghee has been chosen as a vital ingredient of the upcoming Pran Pratishtha ritual to be held at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. As the divine presence of Lord Ram is officially installed within the newly-built temple, this religious occasion represents a turning point inside the records of Ayodhya and Hinduism.
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Louis Dreyfus Company makes binding offer to acquire Namoi Cotton
19-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
Louis Dreyfus Company Asia Pte. Ltd (LDC) announced today that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire the remaining 83% shares of Namoi Cotton Limited (Namoi Cotton) by way of a Scheme of Arrangement, marking a significant milestone in LDC’s 111-year history in Australia.
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eFeed secures INR 25 Lakhs grant from ICAR to amplify its impact on livestock, dairy industry
15-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
eFeed, a pioneering startup revolutionizing precision animal management & feed practices and empowering farmers across the country, has announced a significant milestone with the acquisition of a grant amounting to INR 25 Lakhs from Indian Council of Agriculture Research, Gov of India.
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Smart Farming Takes Root: Government Initiatives Drive Tech Adoption in Agriculture
01-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
Embracing the future of farming, the Indian government is actively pushing for the adoption of digital and innovative farming techniques across the country.
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Swaraj Tractors bags Golden Peacock Award for Project Pani
22-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors, a rapidly growing tractor brand under the Mahindra Group, has earned a noteworthy distinction by securing the prestigious 'Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility' for the year 2023.
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Mahindra unveils CNG tractor at an agri event
21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors, India’s leading tractor brand, unveiled its first CNG mono fuel tractor on its popular Yuvo tractor platform, at Agrovision, Nagpur, Central India's largest Agri Summit.
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UPL wins CII Industrial IP Award 2023
21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd., a leading provider of Sustainable Agriculture Solutions, has been conferred upon with awards for Best Patents Portfolio (fifth consecutive year) and Best Trademarks Portfolio (second consecutive year) in the Life Sciences and Pharma, Large enterprises category at the recently concluded 9th edition of Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) Industrial IP Award Ceremony, 2023.
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Crop yields surge as Rallis India unleashes NAYAZINC: A zinc innovation forged in science
21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a Tata enterprise and pioneer in Indian agri-inputs, is unleashing a revolution in crop nutrition with NAYAZINC, a patented zinc fertilizer meticulously crafted to empower farmers and revitalize soils.
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Over 25,000 women farmers empowered: Kissandhan delivers INR 103 Cr micro-loan impact
21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a major boost for Indian agriculture, SohanLal Commodity Management (SLCM Group) has announced that its agri-focused NBFC, Kissandhan, has disbursed INR 103.74 crore under its women empowerment scheme since its launch in 2021.
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Climate hope grows: NABARD and ADB team up to shield Indian farms, rural communities
21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a major win for India's climate resilience, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have joined forces to safeguard the country's agriculture, natural resources, and rural development sectors.
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Swaraj revs up production of AI-Powered harvester at new Pithampur plant
21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Building on its rich legacy of introducing India’s first indigenously developed harvester, Swaraj Tractors, a division of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., recently launched its next generation Swaraj 8200 Smart Harvester for the Indian farmer.
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Mahindra honours outstanding Indian farmers with Millionaire Farmer of India Awards 2023
08-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors, India’s leading tractor brand, celebrates the remarkable achievements of India’s successful farmers through a ground-breaking initiative called ‘Millionaire Farmer of India Award’.
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IN-SPACe, ISRO and AICTE join hands to organise innovative training on use of space technology for agriculture sector
21-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has organised an innovative ‘Train the Trainers’ short-term program in the use of space technologies in the agriculture sector.
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VST Tillers Tractors unveils three new tractors at AGRITECHNICA 2023
16-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
VST Tillers Tractors Ltd, a leading farm equipment manufacturer, displayed 3 brand new tractors, including its indigenously developed electric tractor, at the Agritechnica 2023 at Hanover in Germany. VST has showcased its technological superiority by the display of these innovative machines under the FIELDTRAC brand.
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CMFRI identifies two more seer fishes from Indian waters
14-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a breakthrough in the marine fisheries sector, the researchers of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have identified two more species of seer fish, the most sought-after high-value marine fish.
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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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Hatsun Agro announces remarkable growth in milk procurement, ensures supply stability
08-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Hatsun Agro, a leading player in the dairy industry and Chairman R G Chandramogan, proudly announces a significant surge in milk procurement, ensuring a robust and stable supply for the coming months. In response to last year's challenges, the company has undertaken strategic measures to overcome supply shortages and inflated purchase prices.
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VST Tillers Tractors Ltd registered 19% revenue growth in Q2 FY24
08-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
VST Tillers Tractors Limited (VST), India's leading farm equipment manufacturer, today announced their Quarter 2 results for the financial year 2023-24.
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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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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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Rallis India powers its hybrid seed production process with mobile app SeedSure
20-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a Tata enterprise and a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry announced the roll out of a mobile application, ‘SeedSure’, for monitoring and managing its Hybrid Seed Production (HSP) program.
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ICAR to standardize Plasma-ized Water Tech, partners with Indian subsidiary
20-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
A path-defining memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, Mau, Uttar Pradesh and Plasma Water Solutions India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of a fast emerging US Ag Tech company, Plasma Water Solutions Inc.
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Rising sea surface temperatures affecting fish distribution in Indian waters
19-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Rising sea surface temperature (SST) is affecting fish distribution patterns in Indian waters, said Dr J K Jena, Deputy Director General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
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BhoomiSeva launches automated soil testing platform
17-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Discover how BhoomiSeva's innovative Soil Health Card Project is transforming Indian agriculture, empowering farmers, policymakers, and promoting sustainable practices. Join the soil health revolution for a healthier nation.
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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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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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Solar Pump Market in India: Bright prospects and government initiatives
10-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
In recent years, the Indian market for solar pumps has seen remarkable growth, driven by increasing awareness of renewable energy, the need for sustainable agricultural practices, and government support.
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector sells 42,034 tractors during September 2023
05-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for September 2023. Domestic sales in September 2023 were at 42,034 units, as against 47,100 units during September 2022.
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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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Mahindra Farm Division flags-off inaugural batch of workmen to Japan under technical intern training program
29-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Farm Division, part of Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector and India’s No.1 tractor brand, marked a significant milestone in its commitment to skill development and globalisation, by dispatching its first group of ten skilled workmen to Japan under Japan's Technical Intern Training Program (TITP).
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Rallis India’s new insecticide Benzilla to target BPH, help protect paddy yields
29-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a Tata enterprise and a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry has launched its differentiated crop protection product, ‘Benzilla’.
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Government simplifies tractor testing guidelines to boost ease of doing business
23-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a significant move aimed at promoting ease of doing business and fostering trust-based governance, the Government has streamlined the tractor testing process.
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Indian Finance & Agriculture ministers unveil initiatives to boost agriculture
23-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a momentous event held today, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar jointly unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering India's agricultural sector.
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ERGOS raises $10 Million in Series B round led by Aber Nordic, Aavishkaar Capital, and Chiratae Ventures
22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Indian agritech firm ERGOS has secured $10 million in funding as part of its Series B round, with leading contributions from Aber Nordic, Aavishkaar Capital, and Chiratae Ventures, along with existing investor Trifecta Venture Debt Fund.
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Namdhari Seeds unveils cutting-edge greenhouse for plant pathology, elevating Indian agriculture
22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Namdhari Seeds Pvt. Ltd. (NSPL), a leading player in the agricultural industry, has taken a significant leap towards elevating Indian agriculture with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art greenhouse facility. This cutting-edge greenhouse, covering an impressive 58,000 square feet, is dedicated to advancing Plant Pathology and Seed Health operations, reinforcing NSPL's commitment to providing world-class agricultural solutions to Indian farmers.
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Drone technology set to revolutionize Indian agriculture, cutting post-harvest losses by 50%, reveals study
22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
A groundbreaking analysis conducted by Skye Air, a pioneering drone delivery logistics provider, has uncovered the immense potential of drone technology to transform India's agri-commodity landscape.
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Milma’s 2023-24 budget anticipates INR 1.22 crore surplus
22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of the Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known by its brand name Milma recently adopted a growth-oriented budget for 2023-24 pegging the revenue at INR 680.50 crore and expenditure at INR 679.28 crore, anticipating a surplus of INR 1.22 crore during the financial year.
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UPL SAS introduces weed control solution for team farming in India
01-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions (SAS), an integrated AgTech platform of UPL Ltd., has introduced Fascinate Flash, a safe to use, sustainable and innovative solution to redefine weed control practices in Indian tea plantations.
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Poultry sector to grow at 8.1 percent CAGR by 2028
01-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Indian poultry sector is expected to grow at an 8.1 percent CAGR from 2023 to 2028, reaching a value of around USD 44.97 billion by 2028, according to a report by TheIndustryOutlook.com.
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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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Indian agritech startups raise $3.8 billion in funding in 2023
01-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Indian agritech startups raised a record $3.8 billion in funding in 2023, up from $2.6 billion in 2022, according to a report by AgFunderNews.
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India's Rice output could decline by 5% due to uneven rains
01-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
India's rice output is projected to decline by 5% in the 2023-2024 crop year due to uneven rains in key rice-producing states, according to a report by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Revolutionizing Indian agriculture: Agritech innovations changing the landscape
23-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
In recent years, India's agricultural sector has been undergoing a transformative shift, thanks to the rapid advancements in agritechnology.
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Probe rubbishes report of discrepancy in maize stock at Milma’s feed unit
22-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
A probe by a panel of experts has found as “baseless” the alleged discrepancy regarding the physical stock of maize at the cattle feed factory of Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF) at Malampuzha, reported over a year back.
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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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BiofuelCircle partners with Indian School of Business to strengthen forest economy
20-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
BiofuelCircle, a prominent digital platform specializing in biomass and biofuels, has joined hands with the prestigious Indian School of Business (ISB) in a strategic move to bolster the forest economy through active involvement in the bio-energy sector.
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Mahindra OJA set to transform farming in India with the launch of 7 revolutionary lightweight 4WD tractors
17-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors, the world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume and a subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in the realm of farming with the launch of its much-anticipated Mahindra OJA series of tractors.
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Indian agritech Fyllo partners with Spain’s Terraview to revolutionize precision agriculture in Europe
10-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Fyllo, India’s first precision agri-tech startup, has announced a strategic partnership with Terraview, a leading global climate SaaS (Software as a Service), to improve productivity of over 100+ wine producers across US, Spain, and Australia.
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Bayer CropScience reports robust Q1 results for FY 2023-24
09-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Bayer CropScience Limited (BSE: 506285) has unveiled its unaudited financial performance for the first quarter (Q1) of the Financial Year (FY) 2023-24, showcasing substantial growth and resilience despite challenging conditions.
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Swaraj Tractors launches new harvester, revolutionizing farming efficiency
09-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors, a distinguished tractor brand under the Mahindra Group, has unveiled its latest innovation, the 'Swaraj 8200 Wheel Harvester', designed to empower farmers with unparalleled efficiency and cutting-edge technology.
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DeHaat Partners with Global Bio Agri-Input Innovations to bring sustainable solutions to Indian farmers
26-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
DeHaat, India's largest full stack AgriTech platform, has partnered with two global biological agri-input innovators, GBI (Global BioAg Innovations) and Aussan Laboratories.
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Corteva celebrates 50-years of innovative Pioneer Seeds solutions in India
13-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Corteva Agriscience, the global pure-play agriculture company recently commemorated the 50-year legacy of Pioneer Seeds in India at an event in Hyderabad.
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment sells 43,364 units during June 2023
03-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group announced its tractor sales numbers for June 2023. Domestic sales in June 2023 were at 43,364 units, as against 39,825 units during June 2022.
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Bayer and Crystal join forces to boost Indian paddy growers with Curbix Pro & Kollar
25-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Bayer CropScience and Crystal Crop Protection Limited have partnered to launch a groundbreaking solution, Curbix Pro and Kollar, aimed at benefiting paddy growers across India.
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Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Amazon Kisan sign MoU to empower farmers
15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Amazon Kisan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine strengths and create synergy between the two organizations for guiding farmers on scientific cultivation of different crops for optimum yield and income.
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Govt removes procurement ceiling of 40% for tur, urad and masur under PSS for 2023-24
06-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Indian government has removed the procurement ceiling of 40% for tur, urad and masur under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the 2023-24 marketing season.
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Indian Agricultural Research Institute tops NIRF ranking for agriculture sciences
06-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has topped the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking for Agriculture Sciences for the year 2023.
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Best Agrolife's revenue crosses INR 1700 Cr, declares 30% dividend in FY23
04-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Best Agrolife Limited (BAL) (BSE: 539660, NSE: BESTAGRO) announced its financial results for the Quarter and Year ended 31 March 2023, showcasing impressive growth and performance.
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FPT Industrial to power new Holland TE6 Straddle tractor range
04-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
FPT Industrial, a brand of the Iveco Group dedicated to innovative mobility solutions, is powering the new and unique New Holland TE6 Straddle Tractor Range with its F36 Stage V engine.
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Venture investment in Indian agrifoodtech down by 33% at $2.4 BN during 2022, says report
24-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
AgFunder and Omnivore have released the fifth India AgriFoodTech Investment Report, detailing $2.4 billion in startup investment, a 33 percent year-over-year decline from $3.6 billion in 2021. The decline matches the global downward trend but there were bright spots where investors backed innovations focused on farmers and climate change.
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Mahindra domestic tractor sales touches 35,398 units during April 2023
05-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for April 2023.
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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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Indian farmers support government's decision to continue use of 24 essential pesticides
27-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Government of India after an extensive review of 27 pesticides through an appointed Expert Committee, based on substantial data on safety and efficacy submitted by the Pesticides industry, decided to continue the use of 24 pesticides.
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Arya.ag crosses INR 1000 crore milestone on its fintech platform
27-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India's largest and only profitable agritech platform at scale, today announced its milestone of crossing INR 1000 crore worth of loan disbursals in a single year through its fintech platform – Aryadhan.
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Rallis India revenue up 14% at INR 2967 Cr, announces dividend of INR 2.5 per share
26-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise and a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of the financial year ending March 2023.
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UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions, Shreenath Mhaskoba Sugar Mill organize Sugarcane Pronutiva Mela
26-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions Ltd, India’s leading provider of sustainable agriculture solutions, along with Shreenath Mhaskoba Sugar Mill, organized a ‘Sugarcane Pronutiva Mela’ at Pune on Friday, to promote sustainable production growth in sugarcane crop and raise awareness about the Shashwat Mithaas project, which was launched last year.
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Kerala Feeds posts INR 621 crore sales turnover in 2022-23, passes Rs 42 crore as subsidy to farmers
18-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
The state-run Kerala Feeds Limited (KFL) posted impressive results in 2022-23 with its total sales turnover going up to INR 621 crore from INR 577 crore the previous year, reflecting high acceptability of its products in the market.
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AMUL sales turnover surpasses INR 55,055 Cr with 18.5% YoY growth
18-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd., which markets the popular Amul brand of milk and dairy products has registered a provisional turnover of INR 55,055 Crores for the financial year 2022-23 which ended on 31 March 2023.
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Mariculture offers bright business prospect for India’s coastal region: CMFRI study
28-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mariculture has emerged as a promising business opportunity for India’s coastal regions, offering decent income to the coastal people even as extreme weather events like cyclones are leading to the reduction of fishing days every year, according to a new study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
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ICAR, World Bank conference calls for creating a blended learning ecosystem in agriculture
23-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
The International Conference on Blended Learning Ecosystem for Higher Education in Agriculture 2023, hosted jointly by The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the World Bank from March 21-23 as a part of the National Agricultural Higher Education Project’s (NAHEP) Resilient Agricultural Education System (RAES) development initiative has more than ten academic partners from around the world representing over ten countries deliberating on the best strategies in blended teaching and learning in agricultural education.
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DeHaat onboards 500 FPO; facilitates full stack agri offerings for thousands of farmers
10-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
DeHaat, India’s largest full stack AgriTech platform offering end-to-end agricultural services to farmers in India, today announced it has successfully onboarded more than 500 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) across 12 Indian states, directly impacting livelihood of over 30,000 associated member farmers.
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Marut Drones wins bronze at Telangana State Industry Awards 2022 as the Best Start Up Company
10-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
he Government of Telangana along with GlobalLinker, announced the winners of the ‘Industries Awards 2022’ today at the Annual Meeting on Beyond India@75 held by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). India’s leading drone manufacturer “Marut Dronetech Pvt. Ltd. have been awarded a bronze at Telangana’s Best Start Up company at the Telangana Winners of the Telangana State Industry Awards that were held recently.
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment sale up by 30% to 24,619 units during February 2023
10-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for February 2023.
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Mahindra celebrates International Women's Day with the launch of #DeshkiShakti
08-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors, part of the Mahindra Group and the world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume, today celebrated International Women’s Day with the launch of a new digital film #DeshkiShakti.
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Technology, social impact drives John Deere's 25-year success in India
28-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
John Deere continues to innovate, invest, and leverage manufacturing, talent, and India's supply chain to serve farmers in India and around the world – all designed to enhance farm productivity through technologically advanced products and services.
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Cluster development programme can transform horticulture and farmers' lives
27-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Horticulture Cluster Development Programme is going to have a big positive impact on Indian agriculture as it would address the long-pending issues of small-land holdings.
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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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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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MPEDA to hold a conference on seafood regulatory harmonisation among G-20 countries
12-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Seeking to make deeper inroads in the seafood market of Europe, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) will hold a conference on the harmonisation of regulations for seafood among G-20 countries in July this year.
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Bayer CropScience Limited reports Q3 results for FY 2022-23
08-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Bayer CropScience Limited (BSE: 506285) announced today its unaudited results for the quarter and ine months ended December 31, 2022.In the third quarter (Q3) of Financial Year (FY) 2022-23, Bayer CropScience Limited (BCSL) earned Revenue from Operations of ₹ 10,379 million, as compared to ₹ 9,901 million in the corresponding period of FY 2021-22.
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Mahindra records 14% increase in tractors sale during January 2023
01-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group announced that its tractor sales January 2023 was recorded at 27,626 units, as against 21,162 units during January 2022.
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SIAM, US Grains Council sign MoU on technology transfer on ethanol adoption
29-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers and the U.S. Grains Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding today for support for higher ethanol blending in India at the Auto Expo 2023.
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Top 10 challenges facing Indian agriculture today
26-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture is a major contributor to the Indian economy, accounting for around 18 percent of the country's GDP and providing employment for around 50 percent of the population.
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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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Krishify launches AI-driven chatbot for the Indian farmers
12-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Krishify, an agritech company that is known for building the largest social network of farmers in India, has developed an agriculture chatbot named Bhoomi.
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Agri tech startup Greenikk raises INR 5 crore in pre-seed funding from Indian, foreign investors
11-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Greenikk, a Kerala-based fledgling startup that launched India’s first full-stack supply chain seamlessly connecting banana cultivators, wholesalers, exporters and B2B buyers on a single platform, has raised INR 5.04 crore in pre-seed funding from a string of institutional funders, angel investors and serial entrepreneurs from India and abroad.
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BioPrime AgriSolutions awarded patent for invention of a novel bio-formulation to manage abiotic stress in plants
10-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Indian Government’s patent office has granted BioPrime AgriSolutions patent number for the invention of a Novel Bio-Formulation to manage Abiotic Stress in plants and to improve the yield.
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FPT Industrial natural gas turbine powers world’s first LNG tractor designed by New Holland Agriculture
02-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
At the CNH Industrial Tech Day event, held in Phoenix (Arizona, USA) in December 2022, New Holland Agriculture unveiled the new T7 Methane Power LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) pre-production prototype tractor, the world’s first LNG tractor powered by FPT Industrial’s N67 NG engine.
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Parametric Crop Insurance
06-Dec-2022 - 0 Comments.
The term ‘parametric crop insurance’ has been gaining popularity in the Indian farming scene over the last couple of years. Also known as ‘event-based insurance’ or ‘index-based insurance’, parametric crop insurance provides coverage against the occurrence of a specific event, mostly natural disasters.
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Borouge improves livelihood of Indian farming community, builds 900 greenhouse
05-Dec-2022 - 0 Comments.
Borouge PLC (“Borouge” or “the Company”) (ADX symbol: BOROUGE / ISIN: AEE01072B225), a leading petrochemical company that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefin solutions, today announced the completion of 900 greenhouses in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan state in Northern India at a celebration event.
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India's agrifood startups raises a whopping US $4.6 billion funding in FY2022
30-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
India has overtaken China as Asia-Pacific's biggest funder of agrifoodtech innovation, attracting record levels of investment in the fiscal year April 2021 to March 2022, according to AgFunder and Omnivore's fourth India AgriFood Startup Investment Report.
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Indian Immunologicals inks partnership with CIFE, to launch country’s first commercial fish vaccines
29-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), a leading vaccine manufacturer, has announced partnership with Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai, an Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Institute for the commercial development of vaccine against common bacterial diseases in freshwater fishes.
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Setting up of pack house will change the picture of Haryana, says Agri minister
28-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that Haryana is ahead in crop production and horticulture, it cannot be praised enough.
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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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India’s Rabi acre coverage increased by 2.4 MN hectares
27-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar informed that Rabi area coverage has increased by 2.41 million hectares (24.13 lakh ha) over last year.
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IoT & Artificial Intelligence to reinvent Indian Agriculture
26-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Over the last decade, the Indian Agri ecosystem has gone through a rapid transformation made possible due to the advent of Agritech segment, by creating investment opportunities and increasing production and logistics efficiencies.
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Best Agrolife bags A- credit rating from Care Ratings
22-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian agrochemical major Best Agrolife Ltd. (BAL) on Friday informed that CARE Ratings Limited has assigned a 'CARE A-' rating to the long-term bank facilities of the company with a stable outlook.
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Mahindra launches first dedicated farm machinery plant in Pithampur
21-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Farm Equipment Sector (FES), a part of the Mahindra Group, today formally inaugurated its first dedicated farm machinery plant (non-tractor) in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh.
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Promote crop diversification to save water, says Indian NGO at UN Conference
15-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Established in 2005 with an objective to Incubate Civil Society, CNRI, India's leading non-governmental organisation has made a strong case for promoting crop diversification to save water and address issues concerning climate change at the UN Conference on Water in New York.
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Ninjacart appoints Paul Varghese as head of resller platform
02-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ninjacart, India's leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organize the Indian agriculture ecosystem, announced the appointment of Paul Varghese as Head of its Reseller Platform effective October 6, 2022.
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Centre and state’s adoption of drone technology brings good news for Indian agriculture
02-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Drones are becoming famous in every aspect of life—from social media reels to shipment delivery to traffic monitoring. So how can agriculture stay away? Drones have become a crucial agent for the rapid transformation of the agriculture sector worldwide.
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Indian Immunologicals announces its entry into aquaculture health market
25-Oct-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL) – has forayed into Aquaculture Health Segment with the launch of its products to serve the growing need in farmed shrimp and fish in the country.
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TRCMPU adopts INR Rs 1,248 Cr budget for 2022-23
22-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Trivandrum Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) unanimously adopted a budget of INR 1,248 crore for the financial year 2022-23 at its Annual General Body meeting today.
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Ninjacart launches agri export-import platform targeting UAE, GCC nations
21-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ninjacart, India's leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organise the Indian agriculture ecosystem, has expanded its footprint globally by launching Ninja Global platform for agri export-import businesses in the UAE and GCC countries.
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GoI intends to promote agritech further to help small farmers
19-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Indian agricultural industry is gradually introducing more technological advancements. The technological advancements in the agritech sector are creating investment opportunities by raising productivity and efficiency levels.
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SLCM anticipates double AUM at INR 11,500cr in FY23: CEO Sandeep Sabharwal
19-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agri logistics post-harvest company Sohan Lal Commodity Management Pvt Ltd (SLCM) anticipates doubling its assets under control to Rs 11,500 crore during the current fiscal year, stated a senior company official.
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Roeslein Alternative receives a USD 80m grant to create a new climate-smart agriculture value chain
16-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) announced that it had received USD 80 million in federal funding for a five-year pilot project to create a value chain for climate-smart agriculture where farmers who plant prairie grasses and cover crops are compensated with environmental credits and receive income from renewable energy.
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Precision agriculture sector must gain pace for ecological balance, says former ICAR Director General
14-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Precision agriculture and usage of technology in the agriculture sector must gain pace as it would help twin causes of achieving reasonable growth and maintaining ecological balance at the same time, said Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Former Director General, Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR).
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Milma sells 9.4 MN liters of milk during Onam days
12-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Milma has achieved an all-time record in the sale of milk, curd and other dairy products during the Onam days from September 4 to 7, registering a steep increase from last year’s figures.
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Ninjacart sets up an advisory board
07-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ninjacart, India's leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organize the Indian agriculture ecosystem, forms an Advisory Board, comprised of Industry veterans and experts, to strengthen its ambition of revolutionizing the agriculture ecosystem in India.
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Omnivore sells Eruvaka to Nutreco, delivering the largest exit in Indian agritech
25-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agritech-focused venture capital firm Omnivore announced the sale of Eruvaka to Nutreco recently, delivering the largest exit to date in Indian agritech.
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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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Mahindra 575 DI XP Plus wins Indian tractor of the year award 2022
24-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors’, part of Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector, the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, received four awards at the third edition of the prestigious Indian Tractor of the Year (ITOTY) awards 2022 in New Delhi.
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Swaraj Tractors bags four ITOTY awards
24-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors’, part of Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector, the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, received four awards at the third edition of the prestigious Indian Tractor of the Year (ITOTY) awards in New Delhi recently.
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Rallis India reports INR 863 Cr revenues for the Q1
21-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise and a leading player in the Indian Agri inputs industry announced its financial results for the first quarter of the financial year starting April 2022.
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Shakti Pumps revenue records 62.8% year-on-year growth during Q1
Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd., backed by steady growth in sales has registered an impressive growth in net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
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CMFRI wins national recognition; bags two ICAR Awards
15-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has won national recognition with the institute bagging two national-level awards instituted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
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DLL India sells its agriculture, healthcare finance portfolio to Kotak Bank
11-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.
Kotak Mahindra Bank, a private sector lender, announced that it has purchased the portfolio of agricultural and medical equipment financing from De Lage Landen International BV's Indian business (DLL). With this, the bank has acquired 25,000 new clients with a credit balance of roughly INR 582 crore.
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Agriculture Minister visits National Mithun Research Center, farm in Nagaland
05-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar visited the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, ICAR’s National Research Center on Mithun and a pineapple farm on the first day of his visit to Nagaland.
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Agri minister inaugurates centenary year celebrations of National Dairy Research Institute
03-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated the centenary year celebrations of the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal (Haryana).
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Mahindra rolls-out 300,000th tractor from its Telangana facility
24-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors’, part of Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector, the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, proudly rolled-out its 300,000th tractor from the company’s tractor manufacturing facility in Zaheerabad, Telangana.
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Solis Yanmar to launch 3 new tractor models in Turkey
22-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Solis Yanmar, the flagship brand of International Tractors Limited banking on Japanese technology is now gearing up to expand its compact tractor range with launch of 3 new models in up to 30 HP segment in Turkey.
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Kagome, NEC forms JV firm in Portugal to provide AI-based farming support for processed tomatoes
20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Kagome Ltd and NEC Corporation will establish DXAS Agricultural Technology, a joint venture in Portugal to provide farming support for processed tomatoes using AI. Establishment is scheduled for July of this year.
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ICAR holds brainstorming session on mainstreaming agriculture in school curriculum
20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) organized a brainstorming session today to mainstream agriculture curriculum in school education. It was inaugurated by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently.
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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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Sonalika records 42.1% growth in May 2022 tractor sales
20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Revolutionizing the tractor industry with its heavy duty tractor portfolio, Sonalika Tractors has clocked its highest ever May 2022 overall tractor sales of 12,615 units.
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Tomar inaugurates administrative building of Krishi Vigyan Kendra
11-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Administrative Building of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kandukur in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, affiliated with the Central Tobacco Research Institute of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, was inaugurated by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar recently.
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India's foodgrains production estimated 314.51 million tonnes during 2021-22
01-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
The third advance estimates of production of major agricultural crops for the year 2021-22 is estimated at record 314.51 million tonnes which is higher by 3.77 million tonnes than the production of foodgrain during 2020-21.
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ICAR director Dr Gopalakrishnan receives VASVIK Industrial Research Award
25-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
Dr A Gopalakrishnan, Director of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has won the prestigious VASVIK (Vividhlaxi Audyogik Samshodhan Vikas Kendra) Industrial Research Award for the year 2020 in the category of Agricultural Sciences and Technology.
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Ankur Seeds launches world's first GMS based Indian bean hybrids
24-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
In order to solve problems in crop cultivation practices, Ankur Seeds has successfully launched World's First GMS Based 'Indian Bean (Dolichos) Hybrids'.
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NMIMS Shirpur campus commences admission for a 4-year degree program at School of Agricultural Sciences & Technology
16-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), a Deemed-to-be University has commenced admission for four years B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) undergraduate degree program to impart education in agriculture and allied sectors from a wider perspective.
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Sonalika clocks 43.5% in domestic tractors sales in April 2022
07-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
Succeeding its record performance clocked in FY’22 both in tractor sales and production, India’s No1 tractor exports brand Sonalika is now ready to take the market by storm in FY’23.
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Samunnati crosses cumulative disbursement amount of INR 37 crores for its pre-approved loan
02-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
Samunnati, an agri-value chain enabler, and India’s largest agri enterprise announced recently that its Instant Pre-approved Loans (Sam IPL), the digital lending solution to nascent Farmer collectives (FPCs/FPOs), has crossed the cumulative disbursement amount of INR 37 Crores across 600 loans since its launch last year in July 21.
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Agritech startup Kisanserv inching towards INR 100 crore revenue
30-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Pune-based full stack agritech startup Kisanserv who had raised INR 10 Crore in its seed round has clocked multiplier returns this year.
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Ergos' tech platform, which connects half a million farmers, intends to generate INR 1800-INR 2000 crore in revenue by next year
29-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
GrainBank scaled across 26 districts in Bihar, 10 Districts in Karnataka and 17 Districts in Maharashtra with 1,45,000 farmers actively engaging on the technology-based platform, and adding 400-450 new farmer every day.
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AIGGPA launches MP’s first-ever ‘Madhya Pradesh PhD Colloquium’
29-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis (AIGGPA), Government of Madhya Pradesh, is organising the first-ever ‘Madhya Pradesh PhD Colloquium’ for young PhD scholars of Madhya Pradesh, in collaboration with Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi.
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Indian banana , baby corn get market access in Canada
16-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
The negotiations between National Plant Protection Organisations of India and Canada on market access for Indian Banana and Baby corn resulted in Canadian market access for these commodities.
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Indian oilseeds production touches 37.15 MT during 2021-22
16-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
India's production of oilseeds in the country has been increased substantially to 37.15 million tonnes, from 31.52 million tonnes recorded in 2018-19 as per the 2nd Advance Estimates, Directorate of Economics and Statistics.
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ICAR led NARS developed 1956 high yielding varieties of 80 field crops since 2014
07-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) led National Agricultural Research System (NARS) has developed 1956 high yielding varieties/hybrids of 80 field crops since 2014 which include 173 less water requiring varieties/hybrids of cereals (94), oilseeds (14), pulses (25), fiber crops (8), forages (12) and sugarcane (20).
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India's Organic Fertilizer Market expected to be worth USD 1.13bn by end of 2032
06-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Indian organic fertilizer market is anticipated to witness a growth rate of around 7 per cent during the period of 2022 and 2032. Market growth is attributed to the growing popularity and demand for organic farming and gardening.
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ICAR-IARI organize agriculture fair with an annual upgrade for technology innovations
05-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture fair organised by ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), PUSA, New Delhi is upgraded every year including all the latest technological innovations done by research Institutions in its theme.
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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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ICARDA enabled access to global germplasm in the Indian breeding programmes
17-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
International centre for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA) enabled access to global germplasm for use in the Indian breeding programmes.
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Dubai based agrochem firm AgFarm enters Indian market
15-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
It all started with a dream; a dream to help the retailers, dealers and farmers in India and abroad in getting the right deal for their agrochemical related needs. At the young age of 21 years Vaman Alawadhi, a young entrepreneur with a burning passion to craft his own niche in the agro inputs sector, along with his partner Sandeep Chauhan founded 'AgFarm'.
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Farmers purchased more than 1100 quintals of Pusa seeds
14-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
On the second day of the Krishi Vigyan Mela organized by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, thousands of farmers from all over the country took benefit of the Mela.
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Godrej Agrovet launches new insecticide Gracia, eyeing INR 25,000 Cr crop protection market
13-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Godrej Agrovet Limited, one of India's largest diversified agri-business, today announced the launch of Gracia (Fluxametamide, an isoxazoline compound) in the Indian market.
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Govt focus on new 10,000 FPOs will benefit small farmers, says Agri minister
01-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar said that the plan to form 10,000 new Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in the country will benefit farmers.
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Department of Agriculture invites investors to venture into fish aquaculture
28-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is encouraging investors to venture into large-scale production in aquaculture in support of the Comprehensive National Fisheries Industry Development Plan (CNFIDP), a five-year comprehensive framework for promoting the optimal development and long-term sustainability of the fisheries sector.
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Solis Yanmar launches YM3 Series tractors in India
25-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
India’s leading tractors manufacturers in the country, International Tractors Limited has widened its footprint under the Solis Yanmar brand portfolio with the launch of its new YM3 tractor series.
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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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PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana benefited 11.78 crore farmers
25-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
PM-KISAN is a central sector scheme launched on 24 February, 2019 to supplement financial needs of land holding farmers. Financial benefit of INR 6000 per year in three equal installments, every four month is transferred into the bank accounts of farmers’ families across the country through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
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Empire Tractor acquires Walldroff farm equipment
23-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Empire Tractor, the New Holland and Kubota dealer with seven locations, has signed an agreement to acquire Walldroff Farm Equipment in Canton and Watertown, N.Y.
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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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Indian government signs USD 115m loan agreement with World Bank for implementation of watershed projects
21-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Government of India, the State Governments of Karnataka and Odisha and the World Bank have signed a USD 115m (INR 869 crore) Programme (Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development Programme) that will help national and state institutions adopt improved watershed management practices to help increase farmers’ resilience to climate change, promote higher productivity and better incomes.
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Pradhan mantri fasal bima yojana (PMFBY) enters its 7th year of implementation
19-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has successfully entered its 7th year of implementation with the upcoming Kharif 2022 season, completing 6 years of its implementation since its launch announcement on 18th February 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sehore, Madhya Pradesh.
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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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Narendra Singh Tomar addresses 60th Convocation of ICAR-IARI
17-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently handed over awards and degrees to the 284 students, which includes 8 foreign students, of the Post Graduate School of ICAR-Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi.
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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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AIWPA welcomes Maharashtra decision to permit wine to be sold in supermarkets
04-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The All India Wine Producers Association (AIWPA) an Apex body of wineries in India, having more than 70 members, including all the major Indian wineries and wine producers, had proposed to the State Government and has succeeded in getting passed a landmark rule to permit sales of wines in “Walk-in Supermarkets”.
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India paid INR 2.37 lakh crore MSP to over 1.63 crore farmers during 2021-22
01-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
While presenting the Union Budget 2022-23 in the Parliament today, the Indian Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman said “the procurement of wheat in Rabi 2021-22 and the estimated procurement of paddy in Kharif 2021-22 will cover 1208 lakh metric tonnes of wheat and paddy from 163 lakh farmers, and INR 2.37 lakh crore direct payment of MSP value to their accounts”.
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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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India-Israel agree to further enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector
29-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon called on the Indian minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar at Krishi Bhawan on 27January 2022.
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Sonalika sells 105,250 tractors in just 9 months of FY 22
25-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
India’s leading tractor manufacturer, Sonalika Tractors has breached past 1 lakh tractor sales mark in just 9 months (April-Dec’21) of FY’22, thereby charting the path to a new paradigm in 2022.
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Stellapps enters into a partnership with Nutreco, to benefit 2.8 MN farmers
20-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
India's leading dairy tech startup, Stellapps has announced a five year partnership with Trouw Nutrition, the animal nutrition division of Nutreco.
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A Letter to readers, supporters
02-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Thank you all our readers and advertisers for supporting AgriTimes.co.in in 2021, though it was a tough year, a challenge lies ahead for all of us in 2022.
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India releases SOP for use of drone in pesticide application
25-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.
The adoption of drone technology is the need of the times and will benefit farmers, Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar said while releasing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for drone application in Agriculture.
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Financing sustainable agriculture key to address climate change vulnerability: CFA Institute report
25-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has called for a concerted effort from Indian Banks, Venture capital (VC) investors, multilateral development institutions, and Indian policymakers, towards catalysing private capital for sustainable agriculture.
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You fix up soil and you can fix up everything: Sadhguru, Founder of Isha Foundation
21-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Speaking on Leverage Indian Traditions for Global Sustainability, on the day 2 of the ongoing TiE Sustainability Summit, the world's largest summit on sustainability by organized by TiE Hyderabad, Sadhguru, Founder of Isha Foundation said soil is very crucial to the environment.
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Dairy tech startup Stellapps raises USD 18 MN from pre-series C round, to digitize the Indian dairy sector
20-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
India's leading dairy-tech startup Stellapps has completed the first close towards its pre-series C round from various investors. The total size of the round will be USD 18 million.
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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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The growing popularity of exotic fruits, vegetables in Indian market
18-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indians have been enjoying exotic mushrooms, tangy kiwis, green olives, fresh broccoli, dragon fruit and many other items. These items have been gaining popularity in recent times among urban population and gourmet hotels, eateries.
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Sonalika tractors sales up by 5.5% at 17,130 units during October 2021
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Festive season celebrations in India are at their peak and Sonalika Tractors is going full throttle ahead to address farmer’s haulage and farm related requirements. It has registered overall tractor sales of 17,130 tractors in October 2021, registering 5.5 percent growth to surpass industry growth estimate of 3.6 percent.
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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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India produced 1.25 lakh tonnes of honey, exported 60,000 tonnes in 2020-21
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar virtually inaugurated the Kisan Bhawan and Beekeeper Conference at the Central Institute of Horticulture, Nagaland.
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Nutrition smart villages will strengthen India’s campaign against malnutrition, says Tomar
08-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, to commemorate the 75th year of Independence of India a programme on 'Nutrition Smart Village' will be initiated to strengthen the Poshan Abhiyan.
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ICAR working on round the year availability of Mankurad mangoes in Goa
20-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
Round the year availability of traditional Goan products like ‘Mankurad' mango and ready to eat livestock products like Goan sausage, shrimp/duck curry will be a reality soon, ICAR Director Parveen Kumar said recently.
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SettleMint India concludes pilot project with ITC Agri Business
18-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Indian arm of one of the fastest-growing global blockchain technology giants, Belgium-based SettleMint has announced the culmination of a pilot project with ITC Agri Business.
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Enabling policy environment can realize the full benefits of gene editing for Indian agriculture
04-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
Gene editing mediated by CRISPR-Cas system has emerged as a powerful technology with a capability of precisely modifying the genome of a wide range of organisms.
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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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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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MPEDA enters 50th year of its existence; launches year-long Golden Jubilee celebrations
25-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) ushered into its 50th year of eventful and glorious existence by launching year-long Golden Jubilee celebrations, the first of its kind in the history of the organisation making way for the participation of hundreds, including pensioners, exporters and all its regional divisions and societies, through virtual platform.
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NCDEX's average daily turnover value posts 174% increase in July 2021
12-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited has posted an increase in average daily turnover value (ADTV) rising 174 percent year-on-year at INR 2,151 crore in July 2021.
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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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Samhitha logs 30 percent higher yield for citrus crops in Telangana, AP
05-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Naviz Analytics, a leading US-based Data Science firm, recently announced the official launch of Samhitha Crop Care Clinics, a unique, precision farming advisory aimed at increasing the bottom line of Indian farmers.
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AfDB to assign USD 150m for women in agricultural sector
03-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it will provide USD 150 million to support women in the agriculture sector before the close of the year.
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TAFE launches puddling special tractors for Andhra Pradesh
28-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian tractor major and world’s third-largest tractor manufacturer, TAFE - Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited, launched the Massey Ferguson 244 DI – Puddling Special tractors in the 44 hp range, for paddy cultivation.
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Rallis India consolidated revenues up by 11.7% at INR 741 crores during Q1 of 2021-22
22-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise and a leading player in the Indian Agri inputs industry announced that it has recorded an increase in consolidated revenue of over 11.7 percent at INR 741 crore for the first quarter ended 30 June 2021.
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ICAR focus on elevation of Agriculture Technology; benefiting farmers
21-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is continuously working to upgrade technology and provide quality seeds to farmers. During this process, the advancements made in the agricultural sciences both within India and outside are considered for their replication under suitable farming situations.
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Agri minister holds virtual meet with EU agriculture representative Janusz Wojciechowski
17-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
A Virtual meeting between Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Member of the European Commission, Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski, was held recently.
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India records highest ever horticulture production at 329.86 million tonnes
17-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Due to farmer-friendly policies of the government, tireless efforts of farmers and research of scientists resulted in horticulture production of 329.86 million tonnes in the year 2020-21, Indian agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar said recently.
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BASF Venture Capital invests in Indian hydroponics firm UrbanKisaan
16-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
BASF Venture Capital GmbH (BVC) is investing in the Indian startup UrbanKisaan, which specializes in hydroponic cultivation of various types of vegetables, greens and herbs in tropical urban environments. This is BVC’s first investment in an early stage business focusing on India.
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Normal monsoon this year holds potential for agriculture sector, says FSII chief
16-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Rainfed farms in India occupy about 51 percent of the country's net sown area, therefore, monsoon rains are of utmost importance and benefit. Rainfall has a direct impact on agriculture since water is an essential input for farm production.
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Fisheries minister launches the online course mobile app Matsya Setu for fish farmers
06-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying, Giriraj Singh has launched the online course mobile app Matsya Setu.
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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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Big Bud farm tractor to arrive in Kalispell next month
22-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Guinness World Record holder Big Bud 747, the largest farm tractor will be on display at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center Building, Kalispell on July 2-5 from 10 am until 7 pm each day.
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Cabinet approves subsidy for phosphatic, potassic fertilizers for 2021-22
21-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for P&K Fertilizers for the year 2021-22(till the present season).
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Indian sugar production up by 3.56 MT as on 31 May 2021
19-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Sugar mills across the country have produced 30.56 million tonnes (MT) tonnes of sugar between 1 October 2020 and 31 May 2021, registering an increase of 3.56 MT tonnes higher than 27.00 MT tonnes produced at the same time last year.
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Erisha Agritech signs long-term accord with Minsk Tractor Works
18-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Minsk Tractor Works (MTW), the Belarusian brand of agricultural machinery, has reached a long-term agreement with New Delhi-based Erisha Agritech Private Ltd. (India) for the localization and assembly of tractors under the joint brand “DARSH BELARUS.”
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ICAR's IISWC signs MoU with University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
18-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun, Uttarakhand signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, Uttarakhand for the Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT) based solution for agricultural field protection from wild animals.
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Smart measures required for a successful kharif season amidst the pandemic
18-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Monsoon plays an important role in Indian agriculture. While awaiting the arrival, farmers have already begun initial tasks of kharif sowing. As the country is still reeling under the pandemic, farmers will face challenges for a second consecutive year. Moreover, farmer will have to be more cautious as the second wave of Covid-19 has proven more intense.
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Arya organizing training in mushroom cultivation for farmers across the country
18-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
India's leading post-harvest Agri-Tech player, Arya Collateral is organising a knowledge series for farmers across India as an outcome of their National Program 'Samvad 4 Safalta' organised earlier this year. The first session to be held on 22 June 2021 is training in Mushroom cultivation by expert Mushroom Cultivator Rajesh Singh.
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Aragen inks multi-year partnership with FMC Corporation, to accelerate agro-chemical pipeline
15-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Aragen Life Sciences (formerly, GVK BIO), a leading Contract Research and Development Organization (CRDO) has announced a strategic partnership with FMC Corporation, a global leader in innovative agricultural science, that provides solutions towards crop protection, plant health, and professional pest and turf management.
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ICAR's NAHEP invites EOI for Social Safeguard consultancy services
15-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), a World Bank Project of INR 1,100 crore invites EOI from well qualified and experienced Consultant to provide support to the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of NAHEP,ICAR.
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India to restore 26 million hectares of land by 2030, says PM Modi at UN summit
14-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi during a keynote address at the UN “High-Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought” has said that by 2030, the country will be India will be working towards restoring 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030.
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Hi-Tech soil-based vertical farming revolutionized by A S Agri and Aqua LLP
14-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
A S Agri and Aqua LLP one of the leading Agriculture Development and Agro-tech Solutions companies in India, is transforming and revolutionizing the Indian agricultural ecosystem with the introduction of Hi-tech Soil-Based Vertical Farming (SBVF) in India and overseas countries.
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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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Superplum introduces innovative cold chain solution in India
12-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Superplum, an Indian start-up backed by some of Silicon Valley's most notable names, introduces its innovative cold chain solution for fresh produce, the Fresherator.
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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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India's seafood exports down 10.88% at 1.14 MT during 2020-21
02-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The COVID pandemic and sluggish overseas markets cast their shadow over India’s resurgent seafood sector as the country exported 1.149 million tonne (11,49,341 metric tonne) of marine products worth INR 43,717.26 crore (US$ 5.96 billion) during FY 2020-21, registering a contraction of 10.88 per cent in volume as compared to a year earlier.
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ICAR institute educating farmers on organic farming benefits
31-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research through ICAR-Indian Institute of Farming System Research, Modipuram operating a research scheme of All India Network Programme on Organic Farming (AI-NPOF) with 20 cooperating centres covering 16 States to develop package of practices for organic production of crops.
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Small farmers get free rental tractor from TAFE as COVID relief
26-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Chennai-based Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE) has announced a free tractor rental scheme to support small farmers of the state during this critical cropping season, amid the second wave of Covid-19.
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India, Israel sign three year work program to create agriculture model ecosystem
25-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Taking forward the ever-growing partnership in agriculture between Israel and India, the two governments have agreed to enhance their cooperation in agriculture and signed a three-year work program agreement for development in Agriculture cooperation, while affirming the ever-growing bilateral partnership and recognizing the centrality of agriculture and water sectors in the bilateral relationship.
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India shipped a consignment of 2.5 MT mangoes to South Korea
23-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
APEDA in collaboration with the Indian embassy, Seoul, and Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK), organized a Virtual Buyer Seller Meet (VBSM) for boosting mango exports to South Korea.
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Agri minister launches honey testing laboratory project on World Bee Day
23-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
On the occasion of World Bee Day and in the auspicious context of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launched the project of setting up a honey testing laboratory at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi.
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Foodgrains production target is set at 307 million tonnes for 2021-22, says agriculture minister
06-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated ‘The National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign-2021’ on 30 April, 2021.
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Central Farm Machinery Training Institute tests first-ever electric tractor
05-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Central Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute, Budni (MP) has tested the first-ever electric tractor in the Institute. The institute received the application for an electric tractor under Confidential Test initially.
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Summer sowing increased by 21.5% to 7.3 MN hectares
24-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
India’s summer sowing in the country is 21.5 percent higher than as on 23 April 2021. The sowing is higher, when compared to the same period last year. The total summer crop area has increased to 7.37 million hectares (73.76 lakh hectares) from 6.06 million hectares (60.67 lakh hectares) a year ago during the corresponding period.
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India’s agri & allied commodities export up by 18.49 % during April 2020 - Feb 2021
24-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
The export of Agri and allied commodities during April 2020 - Feb,2021 were INR 2.74 lakh Crore as compared to INR 2.31 Crore in the same period last year indicating an increase of 18.49 percent.
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Rallis India’s consolidated PAT up by 24% at INR 229 Cr for FY21
23-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise and a leading player in the Indian crop protection industry announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended 31 March, 2021.
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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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ICAR-IVRI transfers technology - CSF & Sheep Pox Vaccine through Agrinnovate
16-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh transferred the Technology - CSF & Sheep Pox Vaccines to Hester Biosciences through Agrinnovate India Limited in a ceremony held recently.
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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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Godrej Agrovet joins hands with Gramophone to empower farmers via its crop-intensive technology
17-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) has partnered with Gramophone to provide crop solutions to Indian farmers. GAVL and Gramophone, both have been working relentlessly to achieve a common goal i.e., improving farm productivity that results into higher yields and ultimately better net income for farmers.
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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 establishes institute catering to Women in Agriculture
10-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar said in the parliament today that government has already established an institute, ICAR-Central Institute for Women in Agriculture at Bhuvneshwar, Odisha under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi to address the problems and issues of the women in agriculture.
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ICAR Institutes, KVKs to expedite the setting-up of Farmers Producers Organizations
09-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s Institutions (ICAR) along with the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) and National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) jointly organized a Webshop to discuss about the strategies for speeding-up and setting-up of Farmers’ Producers’ Organizations (FPOs) in 116 blocks in the country under the recently launched Central Scheme.
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Contribution of women farmers is pivotal in making Indian agriculture atmanirbhar, says Parshottam Rupala
08-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi virtually celebrated the “International Women’s Day - 2021” today.
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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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Bamboo markets has been set up for farmers, says agriculture minister
07-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for agriculture and farmers welfare Narendra Singh Tomar while addressing inaugural session of ‘National Consultation on Opportunities and Challenges for Bamboo in India’ said that so far under the National Bamboo Mission close to 79 bamboo markets has been set up.
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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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Indian agriculture shows positive recovery post pandemic, says Dr Shivendra Bajaj
04-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture sector in India helped in the speedy recovery of the economic growth post the pandemic. India's agriculture and allied sectors helped the farm sector clock a growth rate of 3.4 percent in the financial year 2020-21. It is lower than the last year's growth but is the best when compared with other sectors during pandemic.
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CEAT Specialty presents Indian Tractor of the Year Awards 2021
25-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
Tractor Junction, India's leading digital Marketplace for Tractors and Farm equipment, announced its plans to host an online edition of their much-awaited ITOTY Awards.
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New ruminant meta-analysis from Alltech addresses protein challenges, carbon footprint and profitability
18-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
The tightening of global protein supplies is creating uncertainty for producers and the feed industry alike as to where this year’s protein supply will come from. Add to that the ever-increasing pressure on producers to meet the growing global demand for milk and meat while also reducing their environmental impact and remaining financially viable.
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Mahindra launches Krish-e champion awards
06-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector, India’s leading tractor manufacturer and part of the USD 19.4 billion Mahindra Group announced the winners of the inaugural Krish-e Champion Awards on 30 January 2021.
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New Education Policy will make agricultural sector more prosperous, employment-oriented, says agri minister
29-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
The science-driven path developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to resolve the various agricultural and farming problems along with the government's schemes for doubling the farmers' income by 2022, Indian agriculture minister, Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare said.
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NABARD chairman launches e-commerce platform for farmers produce
27-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
The NABARD chairman Dr. G.R. Chintala has launched e-commerce website Bhumi Pride of Indian Natural Farmer Producer Company Limited (INFPCL), a Farmers Producer Company promoted by Hand in Hand India (HiH), an NGO based in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
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Provide level playing field to Agri-NBFCs in Budget 2021-22, writes NAFA CEO
26-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture and allied activities employ more than 50 percent of the workforce and yet remain largely unorganized and fragmented. Even after showing the silver lining during the gruelling economic slowdown induced by an unforeseen pandemic, the Indian agribusiness is not flourishing to its full capacity.
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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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Paddy procurement touches 506 lakh tonnes during 2020-21 Kharif Marketing Season
06-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21, paddy procurement has recorded an increase of 24.98% at 506.00 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) as on 4 January 2021, against the last year corresponding purchase of 405.10 LMT.
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Sonalika records 33% growth in tractor sale in nine months of 2020-21 FY
05-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
In line with the magnificent performance registered throughout the year 2020, Sonalika Tractors has once again registered a dominant performance to clock 1 lakh tractor sales in just 9 months of April-Dec’20 period.
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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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Sonalika launches India's first field ready electric tractor
31-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Unleashing a new era of agri innovation, Sonalika, India’s fastest growing tractor brand and exporter to over 130 countries has unveiled India’s first field-ready electric tractor named Tiger Electric.
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Agriculture & farmers welfare budget up more than six times in the past six years, says Hardeep S Puri
27-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister Hardeep Puri has stated that the budget of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has gone up more than six times in the past six years.
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Monarch unveils world’s smartest, pure electric autonomous tractor
21-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Monarch Tractor has recently introduced the world’s first fully electric, driver optional, smart tractor integrated on a single platform in the US market.
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BTL EPC announces strategic OEM partnership with VST Tillers Tractor
21-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
BTL EPC LTD. (Shrachi) Kolkata, one of the foremost players in the power tiller, weeder, and allied industry has entered into a Strategic OEM agreement with VST Tillers Tractors Limited, pioneers in the manufacturing of power tillers, tractors, engines, transmission, power reaper and precision components over five decades and having manufacturing facilities in Hosur, Maluru and Mysuru and corporate office at Bangalore.
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Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21: Paddy procurement shows increase of 23.70% over last year
20-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes, as was done in previous seasons.
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NAFED to set up 50 e-Kisan Mandi for farmer producer organisations
19-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Agriculture & Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar met members of Farmer Producer Organisations of Federation of Indian FPOs and Aggregators (FIFA) representing 15 states and around 500 FPOs at Krishi Bhawan recently. They expressed their support for the recent Agricultural Reforms by the Government of India.
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IPNLF urges Indian Ocean Tuna Commission to take urgent action on yellowfin stock rebuilding
17-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) is calling on members of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) to take urgent action, while working in the best interests of the region’s tuna resources and its coastal fisheries, when this regional fisheries management organisation convenes its Special Session in early March 2021 to discuss the rebuilding of the overfished Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna stock.
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Indian agritech leader Arya raises USD 21 million Series B
15-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Arya, a leader in post-harvest agritech and agri-fintech, today announced the close of its Series B round, having raised USD 21 million in a mix of equity and debt.
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Five startups making Indian farmers self-reliant by providing agronomic intelligence
14-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Agritech in India has seen a skyrocketing growth with numerous startups emerging with new technologies and advanced methods such as data analytics, machine learning and satellite imaging, among others to cater to the needs of Indian farmers and maximize their output.
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Indian Agri-tech startup, Arya Collateral showcases their expertise at 16th Philippine National Corn Congress
04-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Agri-tech startup in the post-harvest solutions domain, Arya Collateral participated in Philippine’s 16th edition of National Corn Congress (PNCC) recently.
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Sonalika sells 11,478 tractors in November 20
02-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Sonalika Tractors, one of India’s leading tractor manufacturers has recorded 71 percent domestic growth in November’20 and have sold 11,478 tractors, surpassing the est. industry growth of around 49 percent.
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Role of Agrochemicals: Achieving vision of $5 Trillion economy by 2025
30-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Government of India is planning to celebrate 75 years of Indian Independence in 2022 in a big way wherein the focus will be Agriculture and Rural Development. The Indian Agrochemical Industry has huge unrealized potential for growth due to very low level of agrochemical consumption as compared to global norms.
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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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Mahindra’s tractor plant at Zaheerabad in Telangana to be hub for new K2 tractor series
17-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), a part of the Mahindra Group has today announced that it will manufacture a new tractor series called the K2, exclusively at the company’s tractor manufacturing facility at Zaheerabad in the state of Telangana.
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Escorts Agri Machinery tractor volumes touches 24,441 units for Q2
02-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
Escorts Agri Machinery tractor volumes for the second quarter ended 30 September 2020 (July to September) were up by 23.8 percent at 24,441 units in quarter ended September 2020 as against 19,750 units in the corresponding period last fiscal.
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Agriculture sector shows great resilience during lockdown; time to leverage recovery opportunities
02-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture is the backbone of Indian economy. With the farm sector registering a growth rate of 3.4 percent in the first quarter when most other sectors were slowing down, shows the resilience that this sector holds. Experts are calling agriculture a bright spot in the current Covid-19 gloom.
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Sonalika delivers 19,000 tractors in October 2020, post the highest ever record
02-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
On the back of unprecedented growth experienced in the first half of the current fiscal, Sonalika Tractors, one of India’s leading tractor manufacturer has clocked a recorded delivery of 19,000 tractors in a month and 15,218 in production in Oct 2020 – Highest ever done by the company in a month.
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New Holland Agriculture announces 6-year transferable warranty on all tractors
30-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
New Holland Agriculture, one of the world’s leading agriculture brands recently announced a 6 years T-warranty (Transferable warranty) on all New Holland tractors in India.
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ICAR organises online vocational training on 'Scientific management of goats'
22-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
A three days online vocational training programme was conducted on “Scientific management of Goats'' by Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, North Goa, ICAR –CCARI, Goa during 19 to 21 October 2020.
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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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Rallis India post INR 83 crore net profit in Q2
20-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise and a leading player in the Indian agri-inputs industry has announced that it has posted a net profit of INR 83 crore for the second quarter ended 30 September 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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Export of essential agri commodities increases by 43.4% during April-September 2020
13-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
The consistent and concerted efforts of the Government to boost agricultural exports are bearing fruit as despite of the on-going Covid-19 crisis, the export of essential agri commodities for the cumulative period of April-September, 2020 has increased by 43.4 percent to Rs 53626.6 crore as compared to Rs 37397.3 crore in the same period last year.
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Corteva Agriscience introduces technology, sustainability initiatives for corn farmer across five states
13-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA), the global agriculture company today said that it has undertaken several initiatives to enable corn crop mechanization and empower farmers which, in the first year of implementation, helped to improve yield with less water usage, reduced cost of cultivation and, critically, increased farmer incomes.
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Bayer launches high-yielding corn hybrid seed for Bihar farmers
12-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Bayer Crop Science, a leading player in Indian agriculture has launched DKC 9188, a high-yielding hybrid corn seed for progressive corn farmers in Bihar. With DKC 9188, farmers can look forward to higher yields of superior quality corn in the upcoming Rabi season.
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ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute organises precision agriculture summit
09-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
A session on “Sensors and Sensing for Precision Agriculture” was organized under “Precision Agriculture” by ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute with total participation of 1019 including 38 panellists on 05 October 2020, as part of the Vaishwik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit 2020.
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Gujarat State Fertilizers launches indigenous variety of calcium nitrate, boronated calcium nitrate
09-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya has recently launched an indigenous variety of calcium nitrate, boronated calcium nitrate manufactured by Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals (GSFC) India Ltd through video conference.
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Piyush Goyal describes agriculture reforms as a watershed movement for our farmers
02-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Commerce and Industry & Railways Piyush Goyal has described Agriculture reforms as a watershed movement for our farmers.
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Fisheries minister releases beneficiary booklet on Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
01-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian fisheries minister Giriraj Singh has released the 2nd edition of the newsletter 'Matsya Sampada' and a Beneficiary Booklet on Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) which provides a comprehensive outline of the different components/activities of the PMMSY scheme and modalities of submission of the proposals, which would be a valuable resource for fishermen and other stakeholders in the sector.
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Sadananda Gowda launches home delivery of fertilizers for farmers in Andhra Pradesh
30-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian chemicals & fertilizers minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda today launched POS 3.1 software, SMS gateway and home delivery facility of fertilizers (RBK)for farmers in Andhra Pradesh.
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UPL selects Qlik to drive business strategy, enable self-service analytics
29-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Qlik has announced that UPL Ltd (formerly United Phosphorus Limited) (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070) is leveraging its data analytics platform to empower and inform business users across its organization. The Indian multinational has been working closely with Qlik to streamline its data operations and enable data-driven decisions to drive growth.
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Kubota's best selling 45 HP tractor to be made in India
29-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Kubota's most popular MU4501 (45 HP tractor) will now be manufactured in India. The tractor with a 4-cylinder, 2434 cc engine, is extremely powerful, with an outstanding performance and is by far the most loved tractor by the Indian farmer.
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Indian Agricultural Research Institute Assam campus at Gogamukh inaugurated
28-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture & farmers affairs minister recently inaugurated Narendra Singh Tomar dedicated to the nation yesterday the campus of the new Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Gogamukh, Assam, IARI Assam
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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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Agricultural mechanization must suit the requirements of small and marginal farmers, says Tomar
27-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched in the public domain, the 'Centralized Farm Machinery Performance Testing Portal' which has been developed by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare as a further step to improve services of farm machinery testing institutions and bringing out transparency in the entire process of testing and evaluation of machines.
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To enhance farm mechanization among women, ICAR announces agtech hackathon
25-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to promote potential technology solutions for enhancing farm mechanization with special emphasis on women friendly equipments, a hackathon named “KRITAGYA” has been planned by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP).
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Indian Veterinary Research Institute sign technology license agreement on brucellosis vaccine with Hester Biosciences
25-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), which has developed a 'Brucella abortus S19Δ per vaccine' has signed a technology license agreement (TLA) with Ahmedabad-based Hester Biosciences Limited through a virtual platform.
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India release cardamom cultivation figures
The area under Cardamom cultivation along with the annual production in the country during each of the last three years and the current year
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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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India's Kharif sowing increased by 5.71% at 1113.63 lakh hectares area
19-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
There has been satisfactory progress of sowing area coverage under Kharif crops sowing that has been recorded at 1113.63 lakh hectares (ha) area as on 18 September 2020, as compared to 1053.52 lakh ha area during the corresponding period of last year, registering an increase in area coverage by 5.71 percent.
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Country is moving towards achieving the goal of Poshan Suraksha, says agri minister
19-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
A training programme for Capacity Development of Anganwadi Workers & Farm Women to achieve the national nutrition goals was organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on 17 September 2020, as part of the 3rd Rashtriya Poshan Maah being celebrated in the month of September throughout the country.
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Agri minister launches 22 bamboo clusters in nine states
15-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for agriculture and farmers’ welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated by virtual mode 22 bamboo clusters in 9 States (Gujarat, MP, Maharashtra, Odisha, Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Uttarakhand and Karnataka). A logo for the National Bamboo Mission was also released.
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Around 59 lakh ha more sowing area coverage reported under kharif crops in comparison to last year
14-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Record progress of area coverage reported on 1104.54 lakh ha area compared to the corresponding period of last year 1045.18 lakh ha.
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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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Pesticides Management Bill 2020 will hurt Indian farmers and agriculture; needs review before clearance, says CCFI
12-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Pesticides Management Bill 2020 (PMB) was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on 23 March 2020 to replace The Insecticides Act 1968, which currently governs the registration, manufacturing, export, sale and use of pesticides in India
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India set a target of 100 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation in five years
10-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for agriculture and farmers welfare Narendra Singh Tomar has said that government has set the target of covering 100 lakh ha in five years under micro-irrigation.
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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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NMIMS SAST launches B.Sc. Hons agriculture programme
18-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to generate agri-professionals for guiding farmers to uplift their standard of living through economic benefits, NMIMS School of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SAST) in Dhule district of Maharashtra, has launched 4-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme.
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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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Fertilizer minister reviews progress of three upcoming urea projects of HURL
15-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of chemicals and fertilisers, D V Sadananda in Gowda reviewed the progress of three upcoming projects of Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) at Gorakhpur, Barauni and Sindri in New Delhi recently.
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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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‘Krishi Megh is a step forward towards digital agriculture of New India’, says Tomar
11-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister today virtually launched the Krishi Megh (National Agricultural Research & Education System -Cloud Infrastructure and Services) along with the KVC ALUNET (Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Chhatr Alumni Network) and Online Accreditation System for Higher Agricultural Educational Institutions (HEI).
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Sonalika tractors sale records 71.7% growth in July 2020
10-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
India’s one of the leading tractor manufacturer, Sonalika Tractor in July’20 records highest ever domestic growth of 71.7 percent & overall (Domestic+Exports) 10,223 tractors sale.
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India’s first Kisan Rail between Devlali-Danapur flagged off
08-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar along with Railways minister Piyush Goyal has flagged off India’s first inaugural run of ‘Devlali-Danapur Kisan Rail’ through Video Conference recently.
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India's Kharif crop sowing up by 13.92% as on July 31, against last year
05-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
As per the data released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare there has been satisfactory progress of sowing area coverage under Kharif crops.
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Tomar launches the Sahakar Coop tube NCDC Channel
05-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched the Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel, a new initiative by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).
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Tomar holds meeting with World Bank representatives to bring large Bihad area of Gwalior–Chambal region under agriculture
05-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of agriculture & farmers’ welfare, rural development & panchayati raj Narendra Singh Tomar held a meeting on 25 July, 2020 with the representatives of World Bank to bring the large Bihad area of Gwalior – Chambal region under agriculture.
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Government encouraging start-ups in agriculture for enhancing income of farmers; invest INR 11.85 Cr, says Tomar
04-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Indian government accords very high priority to the agriculture sector. In order to contribute directly and indirectly to enhancing the income of farmers by providing opportunities to them and to provide employment to youth, start-ups are being encouraged, Indian agriculture and farmers' welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar said.
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Govt making all efforts for ease of doing business in fertilizer sector, says Sadananda Gowda
29-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for chemicals and fertilizers D V Sadananda Gowda has said that government is making all efforts for ease of doing business in fertilizer sector so that it can be made Atmanirbhar in true sense and farmer community cab be served better.
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'A positive year ahead for tractor sales and rural development', opines Hemant Sikka
28-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
This is the peak season for the tractor segment, with demand being robust due to various factors related to a strong Rabi output, government spending in rural India, including higher procurement and good price realisations.
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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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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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'Significant spurt in demand for fertilizers across the country due to ongoing Kharif season', says Sadananda Gowda
22-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for chemicals and fertilizers D V Sadananda Gowda has said that there has been significant spurt in demand for fertilizers across the country due to ongoing Kharif season.
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Amul consolidated turnover crosses INR 52,000 cr during 2019-20 FY
19-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
India’s largest milk co-operative, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) and its constituent member unions which markets the Amul brand of milk and dairy products has registered a consolidate turnover of INR 52,000 crore during the fiscal year ended 31 March 2020.
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IFFCO registers highest ever net profit of INR 1005 Cr during 2019-20 FY
19-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
World’s largest fertilizer cooperative IFFCO has recorded highest ever net profit after tax (PAT) at INR 1005 crore for 2019-20 financial year ended 31 March 2020.
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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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India’s Kharif crops sowing area up by 21.2 % at 691.86 lakh hectares
18-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
As on 17 July 2020, kharif crops have been sown on 691.86 lakh ha area against 570.86 lakh ha area during the corresponding period of last year.
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Agri minister appeals farmers to insure crops by July 31, PMFBY for Kharif-2020 on full swing
18-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The enrolment of farmers under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for Kharif-2020 season is going on in full swing in various States and UTs of the country. Government of India has made enrolment free for all the farmers who only need to pay premium amount, the Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister appealed farmers.
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Benefits of contract farming must reach the small farmers, says Narendra Singh Tomar
16-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of agriculture & farmers’ welfare Narendra Singh Tomar has lauded the efforts of agricultural scientists of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and said that ICAR and KVK scientists also have to ensure that the benefits of contract farming should reach the small farmers.
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Milk production is expected to touch 330 million tons by 2024, says dairy minister
16-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for animal husbandry and dairying Giriraj Singh today while launching the implementation guidelines for Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth INR 15,000 crore said by 2024, country's milk production is expected to touch 330 million tonnes.
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India export of coir and coir products touch INR 2757 crore during 2019-20
16-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The export, of coir and coir products from India worth INR 2757.90 crore for the year 2019-20, registers an all-time high record, which is around INR 30 crore higher than that of the last year i.e. 2018-19 which stood at Rs. 2728.04 crore.
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Bamboo to propel Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan in the North Eastern Region, says Dr Jitendra Singh
10-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of state (Independent Charge) development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr Jitendra Singh said that bamboo will propel the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan in the North Eastern Region.
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Agri minister releases operational guidelines for formation, promotion of 10,000 FPOs
10-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar in a meeting with the states through Video Conferencing released a booklet on new operational guidelines for formation and promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
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No scarcity of fertilizers across the country during ongoing Kharif season, says fertilizer minister
08-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of chemicals & fertilizers, D V Sadananda Gowda has said that there is no scarcity of fertilizers across the country during ongoing Kharif season.
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After recent farm act amendments, farmers can be assured of barrier-free trading, remunerative prices, says Tomar
07-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of agriculture & farmers’ welfare, rural development & panchayati raj Narendra Singh Tomar has said that the government is taking all possible measures to ensure that farmers get remunerative prices for their produce.
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‘FPOs will not only help in agricultural progress, but also create new avenues of development’, says Narendra Singh Tomar
06-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar today said that Farmers’ Producer Organizations (FPOs) will not only help in agricultural progress, but also create new avenues for the development of the country.
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PM Narendra Modi reviews progress of Indian Council of Agricultural Research
05-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of agriculture research, extension and education in India through video conference recently.
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Ethanol blending with petrol in India: progress & status update
05-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Ethanol supply contracts for 170 crore liters have been entered into between ethanol manufacturers/sugar mills and oil marketing companies (OMCs) for the current ethanol supply year (Dec-Nov) 2019-20, Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) said in a statement.
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Indian sugarcane acreage estimated 52.28 lakh hectares during 2020-21 season, says ISMA
04-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian sugarcane acreage during 2020-21 sugar season (SS) is estimated at 52.25 lakh hectares, registering 8 percent growth, as compared to 48.41 lakh hectares recorded during the 2019-20 sugar season.
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Govt companies record 111.61 lakh MT of fertilisers sale to farmers during April-June 2020
03-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Amid National level covid -19 lockdown, government owned fertilizer companies has recorded a whopping 82.81 percent growth at 111.61 lakh metric tonnes during April-June 2020, as compared to 61.05 lakh metric tonnes recorded during same quarter last year.
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Sonalika tractors sales up by 55% during June 2020, surpasses 23% industry growth
02-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
India’s leading tractor manufacturing Sonalika Tractors has recorded a 55 percent growth in tractor sales for June 2020 at 13,691 units.
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector sells 35,844 tractors during June 2020
02-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), has announced its tractor sales for June 2020 have increased by 12 percent to 35,844 units, as against 31,879 units during June 2019.
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Narendra Singh Tomar appeals farmers to adopt best agricultural practices during Kharif season
02-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar has appealed to farmers to grow different varieties of crops keeping in view the type of farmland in order to make farming a gainful activity.
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RFCL's Ramagundam urea project to be commissioned by October, says fertilizer minister
02-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
In a revive meeting held in the capital, Indian minister of chemicals and fertilizers Sadananda Gowda said that 12.7 Lakh MT per annum capacity Ramagundam urea project is expected to be commissioned by October this year.
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Narendra Singh Tomar flags off helicopter services for locust control
01-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers’ welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar flagged off a helicopter with spray equipment from a helipad facility at Gautam Buddh Nagar, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
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Fisheries minister launches the first edition of the fisheries, aquaculture newsletter ‘Matsya Sampada’
01-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying, Giriraj Singh launched the first edition of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Newsletter ‘MATSYA SAMPADA'
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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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AgriBazaar hosts webinar on Landmark Reforms in Indian Agriculture to discuss the changes in the agricultural space
30-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
AgriBazaar, India’s largest Online Agri-Trading Marketplace, held a global webinar titled ‘Landmark Reforms in Indian Agriculture’.
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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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Sadananda Gowda reviews progress of Talcher Fertilizers project
24-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of chemicals and fertilizers DV Sadananda Gowda took stock of the progress of Talcher Fertilisers Limited (TFL). The plant is developing a urea unit of 12.7 lakh metric tonnes per annum capacity at Talcher, Odisha.
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Stellapps receives technology pioneer award from World Economic Forum
17-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Stellapps, the Bengaluru based market leader in the Indian dairy tech space, was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of the World Economic Forum’s “Technology Pioneers”.
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Agri minister asserts Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium role in formation of 10000 FPOs
15-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said the formation of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations lies with the Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium.
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Tomar launches internship programme of National Cooperative Development Corporation
14-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
In keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarion call for Atma Nirbhar Bharat (Self Reliant India), Sahakar Mitra: Scheme on Internship Programme (SIP) was launched recently Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare Narendra Singh Tomar.
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EID Parry post 29% increase in EBIDTA for 2019-20 fiscal year
12-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
India's one of the leading manufacturers of sugar, EID Parry (India) Limited has reported an increase in earnings before depreciation, interest, taxes and exceptional items (EBITDA) by 29% at INR 2016 crore, as compared to INR 1558 crore posted during the 2018-19 financial year.
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Dwarikesh Sugar net profit drop to INR 73.45 crore in FY2019-20
11-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Dwarikesh Sugar Industries Ltd has recorded a drop in net profit for the fiscal year 2019-20 at INR 73.45 crore, as compared to INR 95.11 crore posted in FY 2018-19.
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Dhanuka Agritech posts 25.66% PAT growth at INR 141.47 crore during 2019-20
10-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Haryana based leading agrochemicals formulation company, Dhanuka Agritech Limited (BSE: 507717; NSE: DHANUKA) has recorded a net profit of INR 141.47 crore for fiscal year 2019-20.
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UPL proposes to issue 10 year US denominated notes, eyeing buy back 2021 bonds
09-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Due to COVID-19 crisis, UPL Corporation Limited, Mauritius is considering issue of 10 year US$ denominated notes.
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Lasa Supergenerics Q4 net profit up by 243.33%
08-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Lasa Supergenerics Limited (BSE: 540702; NSE: LASA) has registered a whopping 243.33 percent growth in net profit at INR 2.58 crore for the fourth quarter ended 31 March 2020, as compared to the same Q4 last fiscal year.
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India to develop 200 urban forests in next five years
05-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian environment minister Prakash Javadekar announced the implementation of the Nagar van scheme to develop 200 Urban Forests across the country in next five years.
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Sonalika Tractors post 18.6% sales growth in May 2020
05-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
India’s one of the leading tractor manufacturing company, Sonalika Tractors has registered phenomenal overall growth of 18.6% (Domestic+Exports) with sale of 9177 tractors in May 2020.
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Mahindra Farm Equipment Sector tractors sale up by 2% in May 2020
03-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), has announced that its domestic tractor sales for May 2020 has recorded a 2% growth at 24,017 units.
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This year rainfall in India is most likely to be normal, says IMD
02-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today issued the second stage of Long Range Forecast Update for the 2020 Southwest Monsoon Rainfall.
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Covid-19 spread impacting basmati rice export destinations: APEDA
01-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
The recent outbreak of the Covid-19 virus have severely affected Indian basmati rice exports destination, with Iran being severely affected, APEDA said in its market intelligence report.
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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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Agri minister hold reviews meeting on locust control operations
29-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for agriculture & farmers' welfare Narendra Singh Tomar held a meeting here today with both the Ministers of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Parshottam Rupala and Kailash Choudhary and Secretary (DAC&FW) Sanjay Agarwal to review the locust control operations
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Indian researchers find a new possibility to improve rice productivity
27-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
In a new study, researchers from the Department of Biotechnology’s National Institute of Plant Genome Research (DBT-NIPGR), ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), ICAR-National Rice Research Institute (ICAR-NRRI), Cuttack and University of Delhi South Campus (UDSC), have identified a region in the genome of rice, which seems to have the potential for improving productivity.
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Govt promoting beekeeping with an aim to double farmers’ income, says Tomar
23-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of agriculture & farmers’ welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has said the government is promoting beekeeping as part of its aim to double farmers’ income.
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Summer crops sowing acreage, procurement rises despite lockdown
22-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Even during lockdown, summer crop sowing and procurement has recorded an increase, as compared to the same period last year.
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Cabinet approves fisheries scheme for sustainable, responsible blue revolution
21-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
With a view to give a push to fisheries sector, Indian cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India.
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Cabinet approves interest waiver for Hindustan Organic Chemicals
21-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval for waiver of interest of INR 7.59 crore (USD $1 million) on government of India loans of Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited
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Dairy products output to grow by 10% in 2020-21 fiscal year, says India Ratings report
19-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
The manufactured dairy products output is estimated to grow 10% to INR 283,000 crore (USD $37.58 billion) during the current financial year (April 2020-March 2021), a Mumbai based rating firm, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said in a report.
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Sugar production down by 61.54 lakh tonnes till May 15, says ISMA
18-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Sugar mills across the country have recorded a drop in production of sugar by 61.54 lakh tonnes at 264.65 lakh tonnes of sugar produced between 1 October 2019 and 15 May 2020, Indian Sugar Mills Association said in a release.
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Southwest monsoon to hit Kerala on June 5, IMD report
17-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
The National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department has said that this year, the onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala is likely to be slightly delayed as compared to the normal date of onset of 1 June.
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South Asian AgTech Hub for Innovation releases report on Impact of COVID 19 on Indian Agribusinesses
17-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Considering the growing concerns and uncertainty around the COVID 19 pandemic, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with South Asian AgTech Hub for Innovation (SAATHI) and Dalberg Advisors hosted an Online Roundtable to discuss the “Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Agribusinesses and Cross-Border Trade” on 10 April 2020.
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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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India’s third advance estimates record growth of foodgrains, oilseeds and other commercial crops for 2019-20
15-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture sector is looking for a good year with a record foodgrains, oilseeds and other commecricial crops production according to figures released in the 3rd Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2019-20.
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Finance Minister announces INR 2 lakh crore credit to farmers under Kisan Credit Card Scheme
15-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Understanding the need for credit in the amidst COVID 19 lockdown period, Indian finance minister, Nirmala Sitaraman has announced INR 2 lakh crore (USD $ 26.7 billion) to farmers under Kisan Credit Card Scheme.
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Agri minister parley with pesticide industry experts on desert locust control
13-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to tackle locust menace in the country, Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar spoke with representatives of pesticide manufacturing industry today through video conferencing to fine tune a strategy to prevent locust attacks on agricultural fields.
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FICCI's report on women participation in Indian agriculture released by Parshottam Rupala
13-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) Report on Women Participation in Indian Agriculture was released by Indian minister of state, agriculture and farmers welfare, Parshottam Rupala at a webinar held in the capital recently
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Nitin Gadkari asks agro, fishing and forest MSMEs to use local raw material
12-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to promote local raw materials, Indian minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Road Transport and Highways has emphasized on exploring agro MSME, fishing MSMEs, and forest MSMEs for manufacturing products using local raw material.
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Indian fertilizer company eyeing big orders from African countries
12-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Despite enormous logistic and other challenges posed by COVID-19 lockdown, Hindustan Insecticides Limited (India) is making all efforts to ensure adequate supply of insecticides to farmer community in the country and at the same time eyeing big export orders of DDT from African countries.
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ICAR releases advisories to agricultural universities during COVID 19 pandemic
12-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Council for Agricultural Research has taken several immediate measures to ensure continuity in teaching- learning process during the COVID 19 pandemic and has released an advisories in this regard.
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Indian agri minister calls to make soil nutrient a farmers’ movement
07-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers' welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar has called for making integrated soil nutrient management a farmers’ movement.
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Sonalika exports 302 tractors in April 2020
06-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Maintaining its leadership position in exports, India’s one of a leading tractor manufacturer, Sonalika Tractors has announced that it has exported 302 trators in April 2020.
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SOPA estimates drop in soybean crop at 93.06 lakh tonnes during Oct 2019 – Sept 2020
06-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Soybean Processors Association of India has estimated a drop in soybean crop at 93.06 lakh tonnes during the October 2019 – September 2020, as compared to 109.33 lakh tones soybean crop output recorded during the same crop year last fiscal.
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Rallis India consolidated net profit up by 19% for FY 2019-20
06-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India has announced that it consolidated net profit for fiscal year 2019-20 has been recorded a growth of 19% at INR 184 crore, against INR 155 crore recorded during the same period last fiscal year.
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India's next generation agromet advisory service can boost yield by USD 430 BN, believes ICRISAT scientist
03-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Data with the Indian government suggests that agromet advisories have the potential to yield benefits worth over US $ 430 billion for India’s 90 million agricultural households.
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Mahindra Tractors domestic sale down by 83% in April 2020
02-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
India's largest tractor manufacturer, Mahindra & Mahindra farm equipment has announced that sales of domestic tractors have plummet by 83% at 4716 units in April 2020.
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Government accords highest priority to agriculture sector during the lockdown period, says Tomar
01-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has said the Government has accorded highest priority to the farming and agriculture sector even during the lockdown period
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Indian wheat harvesting continues briskly amidst the lockdown
29-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Wheat harvesting across the country is continuing at a brisk pace amidst the lockdown
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Indian sugar production declines; companies focus on supplying hand sanitizers
27-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian sugar production in mills across the country have recorded a downfall of about 20% to 247.80 lac tons as on 15 April 2020, as compared to 311.75 lac tons sugar produced as on the same period last year.
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Direct marketing to de-congest farm produce from mandis during lockdown
26-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
With a view to de-congest farm produce from mandis across the country, Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar has asked the state governments to allow direct marketing of farm produce to bulk buyers/big retailers/processors etc.
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New technologies much reach farmers through ICAR-KVK network, says Tomar
25-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers welfare affairs minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said in a review meeting that new technologies much reach the farmers through the network of ICAR and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)
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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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Modi lauds working of Farmer Producers Organization scheme in Maharashtra
24-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi has lauded the work of Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs) work in Maharashtra during the ongoing lockdown imposed due to COVID19.
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India target 298 MT of foodgrains production for FY 2020-21
21-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
India has fixed a target of 298 million tonnes of foodgrains production for the financial year 2020-2021 at the National Conference on Kharif crops 2020
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India's summer crop sowing up 14% as on April 17, wheat sown on 207 lakh ha harvested
19-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Amidst the uncertainty prevailing in the country today due to COVID19, India's agriculture sector has given a new hope with sowing over 14% more area as of 17 April 2020, as compared to the same period last year.
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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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Japan lifts inspection order for black tiger shrimps imported from India
18-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Japan has lifted inspection order for Indian black tiger shrimps (Penaeus monodon) after the export consignments of this shrimp were found free from any residue of synthetic antibacterial drug furazolidone.
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Lockdown ease guidelines, no relief to Kerala seafood industry
18-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Tthe All Kerala Fishing Boat Operators Association (AKFBOA) has requested the central government to be lenient on implementing the trawling ban this year. The ban on the East Coast comes into effect from April 15.
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Agri minister unveils mobile app for transportation of foodgrains, perishables during lockdown
17-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has today launched a farmer friendly mobile application, ‘Kisan Rath’ at Krishi Bhavan today
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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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Tomar launches all India agri transport call centre numbers to facilitate inter-state movement of perishables during lockdown
15-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar launched the All India Agri Transport Call Centre to facilitate inter-state movement of perishables due to the COVID-19 threat.
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Now Sonalika Tractors extends standby tractor facility to farmers
14-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
After Swaraj Tractors, one of the leading tractor brand, Sonalika Tractors has now offered to help farmers with standby tractors during the crucial harvesting season in the midst of the global pandemic
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Agri minister reviews ICAR activities during lockdown, over 5.48 CR farmers engaged via Krishi Vigyan Kendras
14-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar reviewed activities of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in helping farmers overcome the problems arising due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the nationwide lockdown to check the spread of the pandemic
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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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Indian Railways operating 134 trains for transporting perishable commodities since CONVID-19
11-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Railways has identified 67 routes (134 trains) for Parcel Special Trains since the start of the lockdown for perishable commodities including fruits, vegetables, milk and dairy products and seeds for agriculture purpose
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Mahindra Tractor sells 13,418 tractors in March 2020
10-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra's Farm equipment has recorded a drop in total sales of tractor at 13,418 units, as compared to 18,446 units sold during March 2019
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States to decide procurement of pulses, oilseeds dates under PSS, says Tomar
09-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for agriculture, cooperation and farmers' welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has said recently that Government has decided that start date of procurement of pulses and oilseeds under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) may be decided by the respective States.
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Narendra Singh Tomar chairs meeting with state agriculture ministers to review relief steps for farmers
09-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar held a meeting with the States through Video Conferencing (VC) here recently
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Swaraj offers standby tractor facility to help farmers amid Coronavirus
09-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
In the midst of the prevailing CONVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Swaraj Tractors has come forward to support the farming community with offering a standby tractor during the harvesting season
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Indian agri minister holds video conference, directs transport of farm products should not be hampered
08-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Indian minister for agriculture & farmers welfare, rural development and panchayati raj, Narendra Singh Tomar held a video conference here today with senior officers to review steps for facilitating farming activities during lockdown
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IIT Mandi sings tripartite deal for setting up three FPOs in Himachal Pradesh
07-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi & Enabling Women of Kamand (EWOK) Society has inked a tripartite deal with the National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development for setting up three Farmer Producer Organization in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
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Sonalika Tractors sells 100,000 tractor during 2019-20 fiscal year
06-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
India’s fastest growing tractor company, Sonalika Tractors has aanounced that it sales of tractors has crossed 100,000 for the financial year ended 31 March 2020
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Sonalika Tractors extends warranty amidst COVID-19 pandemic
06-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Looking at the hardship faced by the farmers during the ongoing CONVID-19 pandemic crisis, India tractor manufacturer, Sonalika Tractors has announced extension of warranty on its tractors by three months for the customers whose warranty is scheduled to lapse in the period of March, April and May 2020.
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Indian agricultural machinery market to touch USD 12 BN by 2024
05-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Indian agricultural machinery market is expected to reach INR 901.41 Bn by 2024, expanding at a CAGR of 10.70% during the 2019-2024 period, a research report by Planet Market Reports said.
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USDA forecast 105 MT Indian wheat harvest during 2020-21
04-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
India is heading for a fourth consecutive record wheat harvest, with marketing year (MY) 2020/21 (April/March) production forecast at 105 million metric tons (MMT). MY 2020/21 rice production is forecast at a near record 117 MMT with average yields.
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Japanese firm Kubota Corporation acquires 10% stakes in Escorts Group
04-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to create one of the largest Indo-Japan agriculture collaboration aligned to make In India, Kubota Corporation will acquire 10% equity stake, on a post capital reduction basis, in Escorts Group, India's second largest tractor manufacturer.
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India announces more relaxations for agriculture-farming sector from lockdown
04-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian government has granted a slew of exemptions and relaxations for Agriculture and Allied sectors with respect to the 21-day lockdown over the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak so as to ensure that the farmers do not suffer from any adverse fall out.
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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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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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Escorts sales fall 54% y-o-y in March
02-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Sales of tractor maker Escorts (Q,N,C,F)* Ltd. fell 54.3 percent year-on-year to 5,228 units in March. That coompares with the 11,905 tractors that the company sold a year ago.
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India issues advisory for farmers on Rabi crops in wake of COVID-19 spread
01-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has issued following Advisory for harvesting and threshing of Rabi crops and post-harvest, storage and Marketing of farm produce in the wake of COVID-19 threat
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Indian cultivation of BT cotton crops estimated at 32.26 MN bales during 201-20
31-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
Area, production and productivity of Bt. cotton has increased steadily since its introduction in India, barring minor fluctuation in few years. Details of year-wise area under cotton, Bt. cotton, production and yield of cotton during 2002-03 to 2019-20
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Agriculture and allied activities exempted from lockdown, says Indian agri minister
28-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
Government has granted relaxation in the nationwide lockdown for activities related to agriculture-farming and allied activities with a view to address problems being faced by the farming community. This will also ensure uninterrupted harvesting of crops.
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India poultry sales drop by 50% on account of false COVID-19 rumors
27-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
As whole world is fighting the Corona virus disease (COVID-19) outbreak which originated from China, it is having a huge impact of Indian poultry sector that is see a drop of almost 50% due to false virus scare.
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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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John Deere gets new environment certification for its engine
15-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
US based tractor & agriculture equipment manufacturer’s John Deere has bagged Bharat stage emission standards (BS-V) certification for its domestically developed engine 3029 EWX.
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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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Indian agri minister inaugurates the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2020
01-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Narendra Singh Tomar has called for retention of talent in Agriculture. Inaugurating the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2020 recently, he said India has a vast pool of agricultural scientists and specialists graduating from universities every year.
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Swaraj Tractors recognizes heroes of Indian Agriculture with innovation awards
24-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors, a part of USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group announced the winners of Swaraj Innovation Awards 2020 at an Agriculture Conclave held in New Delhi today. The awards were bestowed upon farmers and institutions, recognizing noteworthy contributions made by them in the field of agriculture.
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New Holland new technology to revolutionize tractor ownership in India
20-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.
New Holland Agriculture, a pioneer in mechanized agricultural solutions, has set a new benchmark in India by incorporating the advanced telematics solution SKY WATCH in its tractors
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Budget 2020: Export target of USD 14 BN set for aquaculture sector
01-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian finance and corporate affairs minister, Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting 2020-21 budget has set a target of USD 14 billion (INR 1 lakh crore) from blue economy exports.
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India Budget 2020: Target of USD 209 BN in agri-credit for 2020-21 set
01-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.
Providing a huge boost to the farming sector, Indian finance minister Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman in her second financial budget set agriculture credit target of USD 209 billion (INR 15 lakh crore) for the year 2020-21.
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India Budget 2020: An opportunity to promote efficient farming ideas
01-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.
India accounts for 7.39% of total global agricultural output. The contribution of the agriculture sector to the Indian economy is 15.4% much higher than the world average of 6.4% as it employs nearly half of the workforce in the country.
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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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SOPA release soybean demand, supply estimates for 2019-2020 oil year
10-Jan-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) in its estimate of soybean crop have announced a crop at 8.98 million tonnes for 2019-20 (October 2019 to September 2020) oil year.
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India's Rabi crops sowing area increases by 3.59 million hectare
01-Jan-2020 - 0 Comments.
As per preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as, on 27 December 2019 stands at 57.18 million hectares, as compared to 53.63 million hectares for the corresponding period last year.
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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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Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers posts USD 20 MN net profit during 2018-19
25-Sep-2019 - 0 Comments.
Indian government-owned net profit Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCF) has posted a net profit of USD 20 MN (INR 1.39 billion) during 2018-19 financial year
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Indian agri minister launches two agriculture related mobile Apps
25-Sep-2019 - 0 Comments.
Farmers will now have easy access to high value and technical agricultural equipment at their doorstep Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare said this while launching two mobile Apps
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CLFMA National Symposium deliberates on 'Indian Livestock Farming: Prospects & Role of Government Policies'
04-Sep-2019 - 0 Comments.
CLFMA of India, the apex organization and the voice of the country’s dynamic livestock sector conducted its annual flagship event, 61st National Symposium on 22 to 23 August 2019 in New Delhi focusing on 'Indian Livestock Farming: Prospects & Role of Government Policies' towards fostering sustainable growth for Indian Livestock Sector.
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ZBNF: All you need to know about FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s pet project
26-Aug-2019 - 0 Comments.
Finance Minister of India Nirmala Sitharaman presented an idea of zero budget farming at the lower house of parliament during her budget speech in the 17th Lok Sabha in July this year, urging the farmers of this nation
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Argentina agro secretary meets Indian agri minister
18-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar met Dr Luis Miguel Etchevehere, State Secretary of Agro-industry of the Argentine Republic in New Delhi
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India’s marine fish production down by 9%, sharp drop in oil sardine catch
13-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.
The catch of oil sardine from the Indian coasts suffered a sharp decline of 54% as the fish fell down to 9th position from the first spot, according to India’s marine fish landing estimates for the year 2018
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International Tractors launches Tiger series tractor models
12-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.
India’s one of the fastest growing tractor brand, International Tractors Limited which has built the largest integrated tractor manufacturing plant launched Tiger Series – Next Generation Technology Tractors, Designed in Europe
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New Delhi to host India's first ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair
02-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.
Aligning with the Agriculture Export Policy 2018 which aims at doubling the agriculture export and integrating Indian farmers and agriculture products with global value chains, The First Ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair in New Delhi
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John Deere catalyzes Indian agriculture with power, technology
09-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.
John Deere, a pioneer agriculture equipment manufacturer has been at the forefront of bringing innovative products and new technologies to tractor and farm equipment. John Deere, a leader in the farm equipment sector known for innovative products and services, launched a new range of technology and power-driven tractor, harvester and implements
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Farmers should get value for their product, says Indian agri minister
08-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.
There are new challenges in agriculture, small farmers need to be helped with technology at the ground level so that input costs can be reduced. The farmer should test his soil regularly and there is a need to speed up the pace of organic farming
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After setback in floods, farmers reap bumper harvest of mussels this time
29-May-2019 - 0 Comments.
After a major setback in the last year’s flood, farmers in Moothakunnam in Ernakulam district have had a bumper harvest of mussels under the guidance of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
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Indian university develops cheapest drone for farming sector
17-May-2019 - 0 Comments.
With agriculture drones still out of reach for million famers, India's private university has developed a drone named 'flying farmer' that will help majority of farmers to use drone for agri-related activities.
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India provides cash benifits to 120 MN small, marginal farmer families
01-Feb-2019 - 0 Comments.
To provide an assured income support to the small and marginal farmers, the Government is launching the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN). While presenting the Interim Budget 2019-20 in Parliament, the Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs, Railways & Coal, Piyush Goyal said, “Under this programme, vulnerable landholding farmer families, having cultivable land up to 2 hectares, will be provided direct income support at the rate of Rs. 6,000 per year.
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World feed production increased by 3 percent to 1.10 BT, says 2019 Alltech Global Feed Survey estimates
30-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
The 2019 Alltech Global Feed Survey, released today, estimates that international feed tonnage has increased by a strong 3 percent to 1.103 billion metric tons of feed produced in 2018, exceeding 1 billion metric tons for the third consecutive year.
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1000 mandis will be linked with e-NAM by 2020, says Indian agri minister
23-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Radha Mohan Singh addressed a day-long conference on the theme, “How Government, Industry and Farmers can work together to Make Farming More Profitable”, in Mumbai on 23 January 2019
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ICAR sign MoU with Department of Biotechnology for agricultural research, education
15-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
In order to leverage the efforts, the Department of Biotechnology and Indian Council of Agricultural Research has entered into Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for much-needed emphasis on multi-disciplinary R&D activities and nurturing innovations in Agricultural Biotechnology Research and Education
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Indian export of herbs and herbal products records 14.22% growth in 2017-18
10-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
The export of herbs and value-added extracts of medicinal herbs are gradually increasing over the years. India exported USD 330.18 Million worth of Herbs during 2017-18 with a growth rate of 14.22% over the previous year
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Launch of NCDC model for cooperatives can bring financial inclusion of farmers in remote villages
10-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh has said that National Council for Cooperative Training (NCCT) besides being responsible for training, awareness and evaluation programmes of employees working in the cooperative sector also facilitates the same for other stakeholders in the cooperative sector in the country
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Oil Sardine catch may go down during coming years: CMFRI
10-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
The Indian oil sardine stock along the Kerala coasts is likely to suffer a major setback during the coming years, according to the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
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Radha Mohan Singh releases recombinant ELISA kits for livestock sector
10-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Radha Mohan Singh today released recombinant Enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay (ELISA) kits: one for Glanders and other for Equine Infectious Anaemia
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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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No shortage of urea or any other Fertilizer in the country, says minister
08-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister of State for Planning (IC) and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Rao Inderjit Singh, in a written reply to a question on neem coated urea, in Lok Sabha today, said that there is no shortage of urea or any other fertilizer in the country and availability is more than the sales.
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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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Indian Council of Agricultural Research approves 14 new breeds of livestock in 2018
27-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has approved the registration of record 15 new breeds of livestock and poultry this year alone taking the total to 40 during 2014-18, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh at a ceremony for awarding breed registration certificates to the stakeholders said.
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Israeli firm signs five year agreement for potash supply with Indian Potash Limited
27-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
ICL, a leading global specialty minerals and specialty chemicals company announced that it signed, for the first time, a five-year supply agreement with Indian Potash Limited
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Technologies developed by ICAR increasing agriculture production
27-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh has said that the technologies developed by the ICAR have significantly contributed to an increase in foodgrain, horticultural crops, milk, fish and eggs production
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Indian Council of Agricultural Research approves 15 new breeds of livestock, poultry in 2018
27-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
ICAR has approved the registration of record 15 new breeds of livestock and poultry this year alone taking the total to 40 during 2014-18, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh at a ceremony for awarding breed registration certificates to the stakeholders said
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Escorts unveils India's first autonomous concept tractor
11-Oct-2018 - 0 Comments.
Escorts Limited has taken another leaf in providing autonomous solutions in farming sector by launching India's first autonomous concept tractor in New Delhi recently.
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Aeris to bring Tractors-as-a-Service in India & ASEAN Region
10-Oct-2018 - 0 Comments.
In order to bring state of the art technology in agriculture sector, Aeris, a technology leader in the Internet of Things (IoT), announced its partnership with Hello Tractor in Africa to launch Tractors-as-a-Service in India and the ASEAN region.
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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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India increases MSP for Kharif crops
03-Aug-2018 - 0 Comments.
Indian Government announces minimum support prices (MSPs) for 22 mandated crops and fair and remunerative price (FRP) for sugarcane on the basis of recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), after considering the views of State Governments and Central Ministries/Departments concerned and other relevant factors.
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Indian marine fish production shows sign of revival as catch increased by 5.6%
28-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
India’s marine fish production shows a sign of revival with the annual marine fish landings in 2017 registering 5.6% increase compared to the previous year
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India clears MoU with Denmark in animal husbandry, dairying
27-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Indian cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Denmark for cooperation in the fields of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. The MoU was signed on 16 April 2018.
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India approves three year action plan of agricultural education division & ICAR institutes
13-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Indian cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of the Three Year Action Plan (2017-2020) of the scheme for Agricultural Education Division and ICAR Institutes with an outlay of Rs.2225.46 crore[Rs. 2197.51 crore + Rs. 27.95 crore (State share)
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Indian fish production up by 27% during 2014-18
06-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
During the last four year, fish production in India has also grown by 27% in 2014-18 as compared to 2010-14.
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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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CLFMA CFO Forum discuss insights on the future of Indian livestock sector
01-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
CLFMA organized its first “CFO Forum” in association with NCDEX IPFT for senior-level professionals from various sub-sectors of livestock industry such as poultry, dairy, feed and aquaculture
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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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Frozen semen station to come up in Purnea with an investment of USD 9.5 MN
14-May-2018 - 0 Comments.
Laying the foundation stone of the frozen semen station in Maranga, Purnea, Indian Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh said that the frozen semen station is being set up at a cost of INR 64 crore (USD 9.5 million) under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission with 100% contribution from the Central Government
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India to spend USD 5 BN in agriculture sector till 2020
02-May-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for the Umbrella Scheme, "Green Revolution – Krishonnati Yojana" in agriculture sector beyond 12th Five Year Plan for the period from 2017-18 to 2019-20 with the Central Share of INR 33,269.976 crore (USD 5 billion).
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MSC certification a boon for boosting export value of Indian fisheries
15-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.
Observing that eco-labelling certification awarded by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is crucial for bolstering export value of Indian fisheries, a panel of stakeholders in marine fisheries sector has decided to take joint efforts to obtain the certification
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MSC certification identified for 10 Indian fisheries
14-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.
Considering their commercial value in overseas markets, 10 marine fisheries from India have been identified as the targeted fishery for securing the eco-labelling certification of the Marine Stewardship Council
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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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Health-focus and consumer-centric innovation will drive growth in Indian meat sector
10-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.
“Focusing on consumer-centric innovations and delivering healthy eating options will help India’s meat industry grow much faster” B. Soundararajan, Chairman, CLFMA of India said.
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TAFE acquires Serbian tractor company for INR 45 million
09-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.
With an eye to expand its footprint in Balkans and Eastern Europe, Indian tractor manufacturer, Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE) has acquired Serbian based tractor and agriculture equipment brand IMT
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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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Agriculture Minister pitches for a package of measures to boost Maize Productivity
23-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh has called for a package of measures to boost maize production and productivity and realise its potential as the future cereal crop
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Emerging clean-labeling trend boosts agriculture jobs, says Indeed.com data
19-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.
Recent data from Indeed, the world’s no. 1 job site, indicates a gradually declining level of interest in jobs pertaining to agriculture and farming over the past year
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CLFMA warns unnecessary scaremongering on antibiotics will impact Indian protein security
05-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.
CLFMA of India, the apex association representing India’s dynamic livestock sector reiterates the critical role of antibiotics and emphasizes the urgent need for in promoting awareness on judicious use.
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Important points of Indian agriculture Budget 2018-19
02-Feb-2018 - 0 Comments.
The budget of 2018 clearly reflects the commitment of the government towards agriculture and farmers welfare as well as Prime Minister’s pledge to double farmers income by 2022
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Farmer Producer Companies exempted from tax: Budget 2018-19
01-Feb-2018 - 0 Comments.
Farmer Producer Companies and having annual turnover up to Rs.100 crores in respect of their profit derived from such activities for a period of five years from financial year 2018-19.
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BUDGET 2018-19: India allocates $15 BN more credit for agriculture sector
01-Feb-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Government announced raising institutional credit for agriculture sector to USD 170 billion (INR 11 lakh crore) for the year 2018-19 from USD 155 billion (Rs10 lakh crore) in 2017-18, an increase of USD $15 billion
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Cargill opens first dedicated fish feed plant in India
01-Feb-2018 - 0 Comments.
Fish farmers in India have increased access to high-quality feed this year, as Cargill opens its first feed mill dedicated to fish species in the country
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India unveils rapid detection kits for adulterants in fresh fish
30-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh today launched the Rapid Detection Kits for Adulterants in Fresh Fish, developed by Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Kochi
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CMFRI starts programme to boost open sea cage farming
29-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has kick-started a major project for boosting the open sea cage farming in Indian waters, setting a stage for the Blue Revolution.
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IISS: Indian seafood industry to achieve $7.84 BN export target if current growth continues
27-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.
Stakeholders from across the Indian seafood industry have voiced their optimism about marine products exports achieving a milestone INR 500 billion ($ 7.84 billion) target in the next few years given the current growth curve and strides made in aquaculture production
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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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Indian Rabi crops sowing posted at 44.22 MN hectares
11-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.
The total area sown under Rabi crops as on 8 December, 2017 stands at 44.22 million (MN) hectares as compared to 44.84 million hectare this time in 2016.
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Indian fish production crosses 11 MN tonnes during 2016-17
08-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for agriculture and farmers welfare, Radha Mohan Singh said that India is second largest fish producer in the world. Overall fish production has increased from 0.75 million tonne of 1950-51 to 11.41 million tonne in 2016-17.
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India to establish 150 Seed Hubs for pulses, Indian agri minister
05-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.
India has taken up the initiative for the establishment of 150 Seed Hubs for pulses, ensuring timely availability of sufficient quantity of quality seeds, Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister
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Focus on efficiency and quality is paramount for Indian livestock industry
27-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
Strong focus on improving efficiency and quality is critical for the next wave of growth for Indian livestock industry
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Indian dairy sector offers numerous possibilities for entrepreneurs globally
26-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian Agriculture Minister said India is the Oyster of the global dairy industry with opportunities galore for the entrepreneurs globally
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India sends proposal to United Nations for declaring the year 2018 as International Year of Millets
23-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister Radha Mohan Singh has sent a proposal to United Nations for declaring the year 2018 as ‘International Year of Millets’
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CMFRI collaborate with ISRO to spot potential fishing zone
22-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
In a major effort greatly beneficial to the fisher folks in the country, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has joined hands with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to identify Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ), an area in sea
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Indian cotton crop output to be 37.5 MN bales, CAI estimate
15-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
Cotton Association of India (CAI) has released its first estimate of the cotton crop for the 2017-18 season beginning from 1 October 2017.
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Bayer launches new digital farming brand xarvio
14-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
Bayer will market its Digital Farming solutions under the brand xarvio. The company will launch the brand at this year’s Agritechnica, Germany
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11th Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum to kick off from Nov 21 - 24, 2017
10-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT) in collaboration with Asian Fisheries Society Indian Brach (AFSIB) is hosting the 11th Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (11th IFAF) at Cochin, Kerala during 21-24 November, 2017
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Alltech launches startup accelerator for second year
10-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
Following a highly successful first year, Alltech will select another cohort from across the world to participate in The Pearse Lyons Accelerator
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India brings 2.25 MN hectares under organic farming
09-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
India is one of the oldest organic agricultural nations of the world has always promoted an organic method of farming, Indian agriculture minister, Radha Mohan Singh said at the Organic World Congress 2017
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FIAPO investigation exposes the reality of white revolution in India
30-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.
New data released by the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organizations (FIAPO) shows the horrifying state of cattle in 451 milk-producing centers from India’s 10 leading milk producing states and demands immediate attention by the Centre and State Governments to regulate milk producing dairies.
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Italian animal health firm eyes India for expansion
27-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.
India's huge cattle population is now catching the eye of foreign animal health companies, one such firm is Italy based TecnoZoo, which is entering the Indian market.
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SLCM Group bags CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2017
25-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading agri services solutions provider having operations across India & Myanmar, has been conferred with CII Industrial Innovation Award 2017 at the 7th Industrial Innovation Summit presented by Niti Aayog & organized by Confederation of Indian Industry
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Mahindra Farm Equipment acquires tractor firm in Turkey
20-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Farm Equipment, part of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has announced that it has acquired Erkunt Traktor Sanayii A.S. (Erkunt), the 4th largest tractor brand in Turkey.
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Mahindra unveils its first ever driverless tractor
19-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.
With a view to redefine the mechanization process for the global farmer, Mahindra Farm Equipment, part of Mahindra & Mahindra had displayed its first ever driverless tractor.
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Indian agri minister addresses farmers issues at 50th CLFMA meet
15-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh addressed a gathering at a seminar on Role of Animal Husbandry in Doubling Farmers’ Income, organised by Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association (CLFMA) on September 15, 2017, in Mumbai.
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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 approves MoU with Brazil on Zebu Cattle Genomics and Assisted Reproductive Technologies
01-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Indian cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi was apprised of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Brazil for cooperation in the fields of Zebu Cattle Genomics and Assisted Reproductive Technologies
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Mahindra Tractors sells 31,522 units during June 2017
01-Jul-2017 - 0 Comments.
Domestic sales in June 2017 were at 31,522 units, as against 28,797 units during June 2016. Total tractor sales (domestic + exports) during June 2017 were at 32,933 units, as against 30,191 units for the same period last year.
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India's kharif crop sowing up to 22.23 MN hectares
01-Jul-2017 - 0 Comments.
India's total sown area as on June 30, 2017, as per reports received from States, stands at 22.23 million hectare, as compared to 18.70 million hectare at this time last year.
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India's kharif crop sowing up at 9.28 MN hectares
17-Jun-2017 - 0 Comments.
India has recorded an increase in kharif sowing, which was recorded at 9.28 million hectares as on June 16, 2017, as compared to 8.75 million hectares sowed during the same period last year.
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Bayer, Shanghai Institutes of Biological Sciences team up to enhance crop yields
09-Jun-2017 - 0 Comments.
Bayer has entered into a two-year research agreement with the Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences (SIBS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
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Bihar is the top litchi producing State with 40% share
07-Jun-2017 - 0 Comments.
Bihar is the top litchi producing State in the country. In Bihar, about 300 thousand metric tonnes of litchi is being produced from 32 thousand hectares of area, Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
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Our Country is the largest producer of milk in the world, declares Indian agri minister
01-Jun-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh said that the Government of India has undertaken several new initiatives in the field of animal husbandry in Gujarat.
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Alltech's Grain-Set get registration in India
21-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
Alltech Crop Science, the agronomic division of Alltech, has attained its first product registration in the Indian state of Karnataka. The company has registered Grain-Set IN, a micronutrient fertilizer based on amino acid and fermentation technology, for use on grain crops in the region.
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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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SLCM bags Global Logistics Excellence Award
19-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading Agri-logistics solutions Group, has been conferred with “Global Logistics Excellence Award” for “Supply Chain Disruptor Icon of the Year” for its disruption in the agri sector
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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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Indian Council of Forestry Research develop high-yielding plant species varieties
27-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Three institutes of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun, have developed 20 high-yielding varieties of plant species
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Cabinet approves agreement with Poland in agriculture, allied sectors
24-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of an Agreement between India and Poland on cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors.
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Good potential for cooperation with Norway in the field of dairying: Singh
20-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare, Radha Mohan Singh met Jon Georg Dale, Norwegian Minister for Agriculture in New Delhi recently.
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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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Indian Budget 2017: Farm credit fixed at $147 BN during 2017-18
01-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian finance minister, Arun Jaitley while presenting his fourth budget today has said that adequate credit would be made available to the farmers in time and the target for agricultural credit in 2017-18 has been fixed at a record level of $147 billion
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India setting up of two Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Chhattisgarh under 12th plan
29-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh announced the setting up of KVKs in Mungeli and Bemtara of Chhattisgarh under 12th Plan at the Krishi Samridhi-Rashtriya Krishi Mela in Raipur recently
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India setting up of two Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Chhattisgarh under 12th plan
29-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh announced the setting up of KVKs in Mungeli and Bemtara of Chhattisgarh under 12th Plan at the Krishi Samridhi-Rashtriya Krishi Mela in Raipur recently.
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Cabinet approves interest waiver of two months for farmers on crop loans from Cooperative Banks
27-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for interest waiver for the two months of November and December, 2016 for farmers accessing short term crop loans from Cooperative Banks.
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DuPont announces launch of Danisco YO-MIX CURD Cultures for the Indian market
25-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
DuPont Nutrition & Health will address today’s consumer trends in the dairy space with innovative ingredient solutions at the 45th Dairy Industry Conference and International Trade Fair in Mumbai, Maharashtra from 16-18 February.
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DuPont announces launch of Danisco YO-MIX CURD Cultures for the Indian market
25-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
DuPont Nutrition & Health will address today’s consumer trends in the dairy space with innovative ingredient solutions at the 45th Dairy Industry Conference and International Trade Fair in Mumbai, Maharashtra from 16-18 February.
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India's per capita milk availability is above global average, says Indian agri minister
23-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
With Indian milk production registering a growth rate of 6.28 per cent during 2014-16, the country's per capita milk availability is above the global average.
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India's Rabi crops sowing touches 62.8 MN hectares
20-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
India has recorded an increase in rabi crops sowing as on January 20, 2017 to 62.83 million tonnes, as compared to 59.23 million tonnes sowed till the same period last year.
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Indian cabinet approves MoU with UAE for cooperation in agriculture, allied sectors
18-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval for Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United Arab Emirates in the field of agriculture and allied sectors
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Central government give nod for new Indian Agricultural Research Institute in Jharkhand
18-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
The union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval for the 12th Plan Proposal of the DARE/ICAR Plan Scheme of the 'Establishment of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (lARI)-Jharkhand'.
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India sign MoU with Mauritius in agro industry, fisheries & dairy sector
16-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh and Minister of Business, Enterprise and Cooperatives, Govt. of Mauritius, Soomilduth Bholah signed on MoU for Cooperation in the field of Cooperatives & related areas recently.
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India, Israel committed to strengthen agriculture relations
12-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh met Israeli delegation led by the Agriculture and Rural Development Minister of Israel, Uri Ariel to discuss issues relating to bilateral cooperation in agriculture between India and Israel.
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India's soybean exports records 735% growth during Dec 2016
09-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
India has recorded a whopping increase in soybean meal and its other value added products (HS Code 2304) to 241,256 tonnes or 735.6 per cent during December 2016, as compare to 28,870 tonnes exported during the same month last year.
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Huge opportunities generated for skilled youth in agriculture, allied sectors, says Singh
06-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare has said that due to the sophisticated development in agriculture sector, employment opportunities have been generated for the skilled youth in the fields of agri-warehousing in agriculture, cold chains, supply chains, dairy, poultry, meat, fisheries, horticulture, agricultural mechanization as well as micro-irrigation.
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Highest ever Indian participation at the 77th edition of SIMA exhibition during the Paris Agriculture Week
06-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
The next edition of SIMA, the global trade show for suppliers to agriculture and livestock farming, will be held from 26 February to 2 March 2017 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte exhibition centre.
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India approves MoU with Portugal in the field of agriculture, allied sectors
04-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Indian union cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of an Agreement for cooperation in the field of Agriculture and allied sectors between India and Portugal.
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India's rabi crops sowing touches 55.4 MN hectares
India's rabi crops sowing as on December 23, 2016 has increased to 55.49 million hectares, as compared to 52.34 million hectares sowed as on the same date last year.
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Government to support price of farmers’ products, if market price of pulses drops below support price
27-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture minister, Radha Mohan Singh has said that for the first time, Government has made provision to ascertain the sale of pulses on support price for the farmers.
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Necessary to promote hybrid seeds of improved varieties to cope with global climate change
26-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
It is imperative to develop hybrid seeds of improved variety for the areas of varied agricultural climate so as to sort out the problems emerging due to global climate change, Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh said
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Singh visits Mother Dairy, Safal outlets to promote cashless transaction
26-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare, Radha Mohan Singh recently visited some outlets of Mother Dairy Milk and Safal to see the digitalization drive to promote cashless transaction.
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India extend crop loan grace period by 60 days more
23-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian government is seized of the constraints faced by the farming community in repayment of loan dues within the prescribed time limit.
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Change in climate is key factor for new races of pathogen, says Indian agri minister
17-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh has said that change in environment is key factor for emergence of new races of pathogen, minor diseases of insect-pests become major biotic stresses.
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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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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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Agriculture scientists should develop techniques adaptable to marginal farmers needs
10-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Scientists should develop techniques adaptable to the needs of huge number of marginal farmers in the country, Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh
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Agriculture scientists should develop techniques adaptable to marginal farmers needs
10-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Scientists should develop techniques adaptable to the needs of huge number of marginal farmers in the country, Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh said.
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Govt fixes minimum support price of toria crops for 2016-17 rabi season
Indian government has fixed a minimum support price of $52.60 (Rs 3560) per quintal for torai crops for 2016-17 season to be marketed in 2017-18.
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Govt doing every efforts to keep soil healthy, says Indian agri minister
05-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to achieve its target of doubling farmers income, Indian government is taking all efforts that will help farmers achieve this goal, Indian minister for agriculture & famers welfare, Radha Mohan Singh said in Roorkee recently.
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Bayer inks pact with FaunaPhotonics to develop sensor technology for insect monitoring
05-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Bayer and FaunaPhotonics, Copenhagen, Denmark, have entered into a three-year research cooperation to develop new sensor solutions for improved monitoring of agricultural insect pests as well as non-target insects including beneficials.
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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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India produced $14.60 BN worth of fish during 2015-16, says Agri minister
With growing aquaculture activities across the coastal region, India has produced an estimated $14.90 billion (Rs 100,000 lakh crore) value of fish production during 2015-16 financial year
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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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India's milk availability to go up 500 gram per day by 2022, says Singh
15-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
With growing demand for milk in the country, milk production has grown by 6.7 per cent during 2015-16, Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh said
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Indian sugar crushing slow, says sugar body
04-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian sugar crushing operations for the current 2016-17 sugar season (SS) have been started and as on October 31, 2016, sugar mills have produced 104,000 tonnes of sugar, as against 187,000 tonnes produced last year up to the corresponding period.
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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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ICAR develops new variety of pulses
31-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed new variety of pulses, PUSA Arhar-16, which matures in 120 days, rather than 170 days, as taken by traditional varieties
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Delacon appoints Stefan Hirtenlehner as Technical Communications Manager
28-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Austria based phytogenic feed additives producer, Delacon has announced that the 32-year-old Upper Austrian Dr. Stefan Hirtenlehner is now responsible for technical communications at Delacon.
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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 forms committee for monitoring bird flu
26-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Looking at an increase in bird flu cases in the country, Indian government today constituted a Committee headed by Joint Commissioner, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries (DADF) to maintain constant vigil on the situation arising out of avian influenza (H5N8).
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Indian sugar acreage to drop by 5% during 2016-17
24-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian sugar production will drop by 5 per cent during the 2016-17 sugar season, Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) said in the first advance estimate released recently.
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ICAR to train 2.4 MN farmers by 2022
24-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to provide proper skills to farmers, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has decided to impart training to over 2.4 million farmers by 2022.
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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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Huge challenges ahead to deliver finer technology to farmers
20-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
If we desire to change the destiny of India we will have to change the rural scenario, Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Radha Mohan Singh said today in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
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ICAR Scientists cracks Indian wheat rust pathogen genome
20-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
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By next year about 140 million farmers will have Soil Health Card
18-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
The government is committed for the prosperity and welfare of farmers, for this purpose a number of initiatives have been taken during last two and half year.
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Traditional, organic farming answer for sustainable agriculture, says Singh
13-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
To fight growing climate change, India will focus on traditional and organic farming, Indian agriculture minister, Radha Mohan Singh said recently.
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India to set up agencies for aquaculture, fisheries sector
10-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Looking at resurgent seafood industry, India has decided to set up agencines for aquaculture and fisheries sector in coastal areas, Indian Commerce and Industry Minister, Ms Nirmala Sitharaman announced at the recently concluded India International Seafood Show.
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Haryana to develop 340 villages as horticulture villages
10-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Haryana state government has decided to develop 340 villages as Horticulture Villages at a cost of $13.94 million (Rs 93 crore) during the Golden Jubilee year of the State. It has also decided to establish 140 clusters in these villages.
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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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Veterinary Council of India get additional land
05-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
The cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for transfer two acres of land from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi to the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) on lease basis for a period of 99 years at a total lease rent of Rs.8,01,278/- @ Rs. 1 per sq. meter per year.
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India release 1st Advance Estimates kharif crops output for 2016-17
30-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.
India's kharif crop production is estimated to be around 135.03 million tonnes during 2016-17, which is a record, during the same period last year crop output was 124.01 million tonnes.
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India expecting positive outcome of anti-dumping review in the US
24-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.
The Indian seafood industry is expecting a favourable outcome of the ongoing “Sunset review” on anti-dumping. This protectionist tariff is imposed by the United States for imports that it classifies as sold below exporters’ domestic value and thereby “dumped” in its markets.
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India’s horticulture output records marginal growth to 283.36 MT
10-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.
India’s horticulture production has recorded a marginal growth in horticulture production at 283.36 million tonnes during 2015-16, which is 0.8 per cent higher than the previous year.
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Dare to dairy at IDF World Dairy Summit in Netherlands
28-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
The IDF World Dairy Summit is the annual top meeting of the global dairy industry attracting about 1,500 participants from all over the world. This year (from the 16 to 21 October) the Summit is organized in The Netherlands and the message is Dare to Dairy!
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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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Drip irrigation promoted under Per Drop More Crop Agri Irrigation Scheme
12-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of state for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Parshottam Rupala in the lower house of parliament said that drip and sprinkler irrigation systems are being promoted under “Per Drop More Crop” component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) {erstwhile scheme on Micro Irrigation has been subsumed under PMKSY since 1st July, 2015}.
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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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India’s soymeal exports down by 60 per cent in July 2016
04-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian soybean exports has again posted a drop of a whopping 60 per cent at 12,272 tonnes during July 2016, Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) said in a statement.
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Indian seafood exports drops during 2015-16
04-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian seafood exports has recorded a marginal drop at 0.94 million tonnes, earning $4.7 billion to the exchequer during the fiscal year of 2015-16.
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India’s soymeal exports down by 60 per cent in July 2016
04-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian soybean exports has again posted a drop of a whopping 60 per cent at 12,272 tonnes during July 2016, Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) said in a statement.
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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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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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ICAR-CIFA signed MoU for the establishment of rohu multiplier units
01-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to increase production of Rohu fish that are consumed across India, Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s Central Institute Of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with hatchery owners to multiply rohu fish.
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India have 67,784 registered veterinary practitioners, 46 Vet colleges
28-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.
As against the estimated requirement of 67200 veterinary doctors in the country, there are 67,784 registered veterinary practitioners as on March 31, 2015, Indian minister of state for agriculture & farmers welfare, Sudarshan Bhagat informed the parliament recently.
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India targets 15 MT fish production 2020
26-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.
Looking at immense scope for development of fisheries and aquaculture, India has restructured the Central Plan Scheme under an umbrella of Blue Revolution and has set a target of 15 million tonnes of fish production by 2019-20 fiscal year, Sudarshan Bhagat, Indian Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare informed the parliament recently.
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India working on drone for agriculture use
17-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.
India is working on using drone technology for agriculture use, Sudarshan Bhagat, Indian minister of state for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare informed the parliament.
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Farmer friends number crosses 112,487 in 29 states
10-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.
India has said that farmer friends have been increased to 112,487 during 2015-16, Indian minister of state for agriculture & farmers welfare, Parshottam Rupala said in the lower house of the parliament recently.
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Radha Mohan Singh inaugurates conference on innovations in agricultural mechanization
07-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to promote mechanization in the country, Indian Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh inaugurated two-day Conference on “Innovations in Agricultural Mechanization – Development of linkage among R&D Institutes – Industry – Farmers” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on July 7, 2016.
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Radha Mohan Singh inaugurates conference on innovations in agricultural mechanization
07-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.
New Delhi: In order to promote mechanization in the country, Indian Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh inaugurated two-day Conference on “Innovations in Agricultural Mechanization – Development of linkage among R&D Institutes – Industry – Farmers” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on July 7, 2016.
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PM Narendra Modi launches National Agriculture Market
14-Apr-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to double farmers’ income by 2022, Indian prime minister today launched the pilot of e-NAM, the e-trading platform for the National Agriculture Market (NAM) and connected 21 mandis in eight states.
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Mahindra & Mahindra enters agricultural equipment rental services
08-Apr-2016 - 0 Comments.
India’s largest tractor manufacturer Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) has announced that it has entered into agricultural equipment rental services with the launch of TRRINGO.
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India sign MoU with Lithuania on agri cooperation
25-Mar-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between India and Lithuania for cooperation in the field of agriculture
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India to set up Organic Farming Research Institute in Sikkim
01-Mar-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to promote organic farming in the country, Indian Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Radha Mohan Singh has announced the establishment of National Organic Farming Research Institute (NOFRI) at Gangtok, Sikkim.