Combating Food Waste: How Technology is Reducing Losses in the Indian Food Supply Chain

07-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.

Food waste is a significant issue in India, with millions of tons of food being wasted every year due to inefficiencies in the food supply chain. This not only represents a loss of valuable resources but also exacerbates food insecurity in a country where millions still suffer from hunger and malnutrition.

ISMA presents roadmap for new sugar mills to Minister Pralhad Joshi

25-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA), the apex body in the sugar and bio-energy industry in the country, presented a detailed roadmap to the key stakeholders of the Ministry of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs including Minister Pralhad Joshi himself for the policy framework required to transition Indian sugar mills into Bio-refineries of the nation producing along with the existing portfolio of Bio-Ethanol, Bio-Electricity and Bio-Gas b other emerging energy streams of strategic importance like Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Green Hydrogen, E-100 and 2-G Ethanol delivering cross cutting benefits to the nation and its farmers on multiple levels including meeting the international blending targets in the aviation sector which will be applicable on India since 2027 as per the CORSIA mandates.

Over 1800 firms, 18 nations to participate at Angola's 39th Luanda International Fair

23-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

From July 23 to 28, the 39th Luanda International Fair (FILDA) opens its doors in the Special Economic Zone of the Angolan capital with a focus on internationalization. Angola's main business showcase is attracting more and more global markets and investors as the country invests in strategic infrastructure for global trade and industry, such as the Lobito Corridor and the Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport. 

Rajaram–DCM Shriram Scholarship announced at the DialogueNEXT Conference, Mexico

15-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) recently unveiled the bust of Dr Sanjaya Rajaram – One of world's most influential wheat breeders and World Food Prize Laureate and– at the DialogueNEXT conference, held at CIMMYT, Mexico on 10-11 July 2024.

A Vision for the Future: A Sustainable Poultry Powerhouse in 2044

07-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

Imagine the year 2044. India's poultry sector has undergone a remarkable transformation, fulfilling the promise hinted at in 2024. Let's explore this vision of a sustainable poultry powerhouse:

Quality First: The Road Ahead for the Indian Spices Industry

31-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

Recently, established Indian spices brands MDH and Everest found themselves in the eye of an international storm as authorities in the US, Hong Kong, and Singapore raised red flags over the quality of their products. Both brands have vehemently denied any wrongdoing and have reassured consumers of their commitment to stringent health and safety standards, both domestically and internationally.

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.

CMFRI’s rapid one-day survey reveals rich diversity of marine species along Kerala coast

27-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

In a significant move to celebrate the International Biodiversity Day on May 22, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) conducted a one-day rapid marine biodiversity assessment survey to understand marine life along Kerala coast.

Bioprime Agrisolutions, Yara India inks pact to combat climate uncertainties in farming

12-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

BioPrime AgriSolutions, a leading ag-biotech startup harnessing the power of agricultural biotechnology for sustainable and resilient farming practices, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Yara India, a subsidiary of Yara International, the world’s leading crop nutrition company.

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.

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.

International Telecommunication Union, ICAR to host workshop on digital agriculture through IoT and AI

17-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is organizing a Workshop on “Cultivating tomorrow: Advancing digital agriculture through IoT and AI,” in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.

Garuda Aerospace celebrates International Women's Day by empowering through drone technology

11-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

As the world celebrates International Women's Day, Garuda Aerospace stands proud to announce its unwavering commitment to empowering women through pioneering initiatives in drone technology.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fasal cultivates future of horticulture value chain with INR 100 Cr Series-A funding

15-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.

India's full-stack horticulture pioneer Fasal announced that it has raised INR 100 crores in its Series-A funding round led by TDK Ventures and British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom's development finance institution and impact investor, with contribution from ITI Growth Opportunities Fund, Navam Capital and Aureolis Ventures.

RX Japan's AGRI WEEK rebrands to JAGRI

09-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.

After the resounding success of the previous edition of AGRI WEEK, RX Japan announced a strategic rebranding of its premier agricultural exhibition. The event will now be known as JAGRI, reflecting a bold step towards unifying the domestic and international identities of the exhibition for a more cohesive and impactful global presence. 

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.

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.

Round Table Meet calls for international collaboration for sustainable growth of fisheries, aquaculture 

22-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.

An International Round Table Meet led by Union Fisheries Minister Shri. Parshottam Rupala at the Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 being held here has called for cooperation and collaboration between countries for a sustainable growth of the fisheries and aquaculture sector. 

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.

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.

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.

From flooding to shoreline changes to disease outbreak: Coastal Lives hit hard due to climate change, say experts

18-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

From flooding to shoreline changes to disease outbreak, a barrage of challenges is posing a serious threat to the coastal lives. A brainstorming session on India’s preparedness for adapting to climate change in marine fisheries, held at the ongoing international climate conclave on marine fisheries, has underlined that coastal communities are the most vulnerable to climate change. 

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.

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.

International Zinc Association organizes the 2nd Edition of the Global Micronutrient Summit in New Delhi

29-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

The International Zinc Association (IZA), in association with the Fertiliser Association of India (FAI), is organizing the highly anticipated Global Micronutrient Summit 2.0 on the 5 to 6  October 2023 at Leela Palace in New Delhi, India.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Hyderabad to host G20 agriculture ministerial meeting from June 15 to 17

14-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture Working Group (AWG) will be in Hyderabad for its Ministerial Meeting. The three-day event, starting from 15-17 June 2023, will be attended by more than 200 delegates from G20 member countries, invited countries and International Organizations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alltech ONE World Tour announces spring European stops in Budapest and Dublin

14-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.

Dates and locations have been announced for the spring European leg of the Alltech ONE World Tour, a series of exciting international events that bring the ideas and inspiration of Alltech’s annual ONE Conference to the world.

ICAR, World Bank issue Delhi Declaration on Modernisation of Agricultural Education System at International Conference on Blended Learning Ecosystem

28-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

There is a need to strengthen digital Infrastructure including digital e-learning content and deployment of emerging immersive technologies across Agricultural Higher Education Institutions in India. Institutionalizing a system-wide Digital Capacity Building Program across stakeholders to improve systemic digital competence, knowledge and skills is also a necessity.

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).

Kerala’s ornamental fish sector revives after COVID losses

23-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

Over 500 start-up units in the ornamental fish sector are on a course of revival after they suffered a heavy loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to efforts of the Kerala Aqua Ventures International Limited (KAVIL), a government of Kerala undertaking. 

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.

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.

Ergos disburse paperless agri loans of over INR 100 Cr in 7 months

01-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

Ergos, India's leading farmer-centric technology platform, backed by Aavishkaar Capital, Chiratae Ventures and British International Investment, that enables farmers to digitise their farm produce and provides them with doorstep access to end-to-end postharvest supply chain solutions, today announced that it has enabled its lending partners to achieve disbursement of over INR 100 crore to small and medium scale farmers and buyers.

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.

Find ways to absorb fluctuations in global seafood export market: IISS

19-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.

India must tap more of its domestic market for shrimps through improved cold-chain infrastructure so as to absorb fluctuations in the international trade of the commodity owing to stiff competition from Latin America and South-East Asia, according to experts at the 23rd India International Seafood Show (IISS).

Global chitosan market poised for 12% annual growth: expert

18-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.

Chitosan’s world market is poised to grow annually by 12 percent from the current size of US $10.88 billion to US $47.06 billion by 2030, an expert at the India International Seafood Show (IISS) said recently.

IISS ends, boosting prospects of leap in marine products

17-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.

Hosting 370 business meets that promise a huge leap in the marine products, the India International Seafood Show (IISS) in the city concluded on Friday, bolstering the government’s aim to double seafood exports by 2025 amid warm responses from buyers and exporters at the three-day event.

Innovation, eco-friendly technologies draw visitors at India International Seafood Show expo

16-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.

India today demonstrated its prowess in seafood technology by showcasing latest advancements, ranging from a web-based software that caters to all activities of marine products business to energy-efficient and eco-friendly equipment, at the 23rd edition of the three-day India International Seafood Show (IISS) that commenced in the city today.

Samunnati becomes a member of GLOBALG.A.P, to promote sustainable farming at scale in India

13-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.

Samunnati Agro Solutions Private Limited, one of the prominent agri enterprises in India, joins hands with Germany-based GLOBALG.A.P., the leading body for setting global standards for agricultural produce particularly, on food safety and quality. Samunnati and GLOBALG.A.P. together aim to collaborate in developing standards for crops such as cereals, pulses, and oilseeds that are important for the nation.

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.

IZA’s 4th Edition of the Global Zinc Summit to held in New Delhi from Feb 16-17

12-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.

International Zinc Association (IZA), in association with Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), is organizing the 4th edition of Global Zinc Summit on 16-17 February 2023 at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi, India. 

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. 

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.

Coromandel reiterates its investment in agritech companies

05-Dec-2022 - 0 Comments.

Coromandel International Limited (BSE:506395, NSE: COROMANDEL), India’s leading agri solutions company offering diverse products and services across the farming value chain and part of Murugappa Group continues its focus on technology adoption in agriculture and has been conducting drone trials in various locations. 

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.

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.

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.

FSII donates INR 20 lakh to Benefit Sharing Fund of Food and Agriculture Organisation

25-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) donated INR 20 lakh (USD 25000) to the Benefit Sharing Fund of Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) showing support for the work of the Benefit Sharing Fund.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Agricultural research leaders’ team up to launch open data crop nutrition platform

06-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Marking a major advance in improving crop health and nutrition worldwide, the Consortium for Precision Crop Nutrition (CPCN) and Agmatix today launched a unique global platform designed to drive international research collaboration and expand open access to crop nutrient data to farmers, their advisers and policy makers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Jain Irrigation to merge international irrigation business with Rivulis

21-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

Jain Irrigation Systems Limited and Temasek-owned Rivulis, Singapore has announced that Jain International Trading B.V. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Jain Irrigation) and Rivulis have entered into definitive transaction agreements.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FarmRise, International Rice Research Institute collaborate to provide agronomic information to paddy farmers

07-May-2022 - 0 Comments.

FarmRise powered by Bayer, a platform for Android mobile devices which provides agronomic information and counsel to smallholder farmers announced the signing of a Memorandum of Association (MoA) with International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), an international agricultural research and training organization dedicated to abolishing poverty and hunger among people and populations that depend on rice-based agri-food systems.

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.

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.

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.

Promotion of crop diversification by government

25-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Government of India is supplementing the efforts of state governments to encourage diversified production of crops such as pulses, coarse cereals, nutri cereals, cotton & oilseeds under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) and horticultural crops under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).

Promotion of crop diversification by government

25-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Government of India is supplementing the efforts of state governments to encourage diversified production of crops such as pulses, coarse cereals, nutri cereals, cotton & oilseeds under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) and horticultural crops under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).

Budget for PM aasha

23-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

In order to provide remunerative price to the  farmers of notified pulses, oilseeds & copra, Government implements an umbrella scheme of  Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) consisting of Price Support Scheme (PSS), Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) and Pilot Private Procurement & Stockiest Scheme (PPSS).

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).

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.

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.

Women leaders building sustainable, inclusive food system globally

16-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) and Alliance for Agri Innovation held a webinar on 'Women Leadership Building Sustainable and Inclusive Food System'.

Arya partners Bayer Foundation India, to initiate program for women community

10-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Arya.Ag partners with Bayer Foundation India and organized an initiation program for Women Community Value Chain Resource Persons (CVRP).

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.

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.

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.

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.

IFAD funded project to develop technologies to help smallholder farmers in Latin America, Caribbean

25-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The UN's International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) launched the Innovatech project, which aims to develop agricultural (AgriTech) and financial (FinTech) digital solutions to facilitate small farmer's access to markets and to financial and non-financial services in Bolivia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras and Mexico.

IFC, Zimbabwe partner to develop smallholder farmers' agriculture insurance

21-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group and Zimbabwe's insurance regulator, the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC), announced a partnership to create a market for agricultural insurance products in Zimbabwe to protect smallholder farmers from weather-related crop damage and other shocks.

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.

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.

India to showcase agriculture, food processing potential at EXPO2020 Dubai

17-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

India will pitch to become the preferred sourcing partner for the global food processing industry during the fortnight at EXPO2020 Dubai and host various seminars and conferences to deliberate on ways to explore international collaborations and further strengthen its export potential.

Social Alpha, Echo Network join hands to catalyse India’s green transformation

01-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

In an international social innovation partnership, Social Alpha and echo network have come together to catalyse India’s green transformation.

Cargill announces herd nutrition partnership with Russia's Don Agro

28-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

Don Agro International Limited and its subsidiaries based in the Rostov region of Russia has announced nutirtion cooperation with Cargill, one of the top agricultural companies in the world.

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.

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.

Cremona International Livestock Exhibitions important for whole nation, Italian agri minister

28-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Cremona International Livestock Exhibitions were officially opened on Friday 26 November 2021, by the Italian Minister for Agriculture Stefano Patuanelli that show the government support to the agro-livestock system.

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.

Cremona to host international livestock show in Europe

17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

The historical Cremona International Livestock Exhibitions (November 26-28) in Italy is ready to host the most awaited event for the dairy cattle world that, due to covid-19 pandemic, has been absent from an international ring for two years now.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IAAG writes to the Prime Minister for approval of gene-editing guidelines in India

18-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

India Agriculture Advancement Group (IAAG) International, founded by the stalwarts of Agricultural sector from India and abroad have written to the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi expressing serious concern on the inordinate delay in the approval of Draft Guidelines for Safety Assessment of Genome/Gene-Edited Plants by Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), the regulatory body under the Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).

NCDEX agri-derivatives market share jumps to 85% in Aug 2021

15-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd has posted a healthy 115 percent rise in the Average Daily Turnover Value of INR 2,444 Crore in August 2021 despite restrictions on Chana futures, one of its key liquid contracts in the pulses segment.

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.

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.

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.

Maha's Palghar university DBSKKV signs MoU with ISKCON to revolutionize farming

26-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Kokan Krishi Vidhyapeeth (DBSKKV) of Dapoli in Ratnagiri district have joined hands to bring about Agricultural reforms and change patterns of farming in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, considered to be a backward area of the state in Agricultural farming.

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.

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.

Skylark Drones raises USD 3 Million from InfoEdge Ventures, IAN Fund

07-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Skylark Drones, a drone platform company, announced that it has secured USD 3 million in a pre-series A funding round to strengthen its product offerings and fuel international expansion.

ICAR-NRC organizes webinar on World Camel Day

30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The ICAR-National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner, Rajasthan organized an International Webinar on “Camel, Climate Change and Globalization: Challenges for Science” on 22 June 2021.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Govt prepares roadmap for self sufficiency in pulses, oilseeds

05-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The seed minikit Programme was launched by agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently by distributing seed minikits (higher yielding varieties of seeds) to farmers.

Amul's RS Sodhi elected as MD at International Dairy Federation

03-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) unanimously elected R S Sodhi, managing director, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) that sells Amul branded products in India, to its board during the general assembly held on 1 June, according to media reports.

IPGA urges govt to allay fear of traders about stock monitoring exercise

02-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the nodal body for the pulses trade and industry in India held a press conference to draw the attention of the government towards the effects on the trade following the instructions issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.

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.

India's third advance estimates of principal crops shoot 7.94MT higher for 2020-21

26-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

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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.

Bayer's support to smallholder farmers partnership model recognized by United Nations

08-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

Better Life Farming (BLF), Bayer’s multi-stakeholder global partnership model, received a commendation honor at the fifth edition of the United Nations Economic Cooperation and Integration (UNECE) International Public Private Partnerships (PPP’s) Forum as part of its 2021 Build Back Better Infrastructure Awards.

India Pulses and Grains Association & AUSTRADE to co-host chickpeas, lentils webinar on May 13

08-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the nodal body for India's pulses trade and industry will be hosting a CHICKPEAS AND LENTILS WEBINAR under the aegis of 'THE IPGA KNOWLEDGE SERIES' at 3.30 pm IST on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

Govt formulates strategy to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses for Kharif 2021

07-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

To attain self-sufficiency in the production of pulses, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has formulated a special Kharif strategy for implementation in the ensuing Kharif 2021 season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

India Pulses & Grains Association to host 3rd National Pulses Seminar from February 10-11

15-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the nodal body for India's pulses trade and industry will be hosting the 3rd National Pulses Seminar on February 10 & 11, 2021 to coincide with the 5th World Pulses Day which will be celebrated on 10 February 2021.

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.

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.

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.

NDDB chairman unanimously elected to International Dairy Federation board

10-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.

Dilip Rath, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has been unanimously elected to the Board of International Dairy Federation (IDF) on 2 November 2020 during the General Assembly of IDF.

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.

Islamic Development Bank, International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation hold a webinar on agritech, digital supply chain

27-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (Agriculture Division) in collaboration with IsDB Group Business Forum (THIQAH) jointly held a live webinar entitled “The Role of AgriTech in Food Security & Sustainability”to discuss sustainable climate-smart agricultural technologies for achieving food and nutrition security.

India's Kharif foodgrains production to touch 144.52 MT in 2020-21, agri minister

16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

India's foodgrains production is pegged at record 144.52 million tonnes (MT) in the 2020-21 kharif season notwithstanding COVID-19 crisis, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said at a CII's India - International Food & Agri Week on Friday.

India has a robust agriculture, rural economy, says Narendra Singh Tomar

16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Food Processing Industries, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj today virtually inaugurated India - International Food & Agri Week being organized from 16th to 22nd October 2020.

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.

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.

Govt approves procurement of 13.77 LMT of pulses, oilseeds for five states, including Maharashtra

30-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

The arrival of Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21 has just begun and the Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes as done in previous seasons.

India Pulses and Grains Association hosts webinar on Kharif Crop Outlook 2020-21 season

29-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the nodal body for India's pulses trade and industry, hosted THE IPGA KNOWLEDGE SERIES WEBINAR ON KHARIF CROP OUTLOOK with over 900 participants from across 30 countries.

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.

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

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.

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.

Timely agri inputs, credit made it possible for record sowing acreage even during pandemic lockdown conditions, says Narendra Singh Tomar

06-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

In the current season of Kharif 2020, a record area of 1095.38 lakh hectares has been covered. Sowing of rice still continues while sowing of pulses, coarse cereals, millets, and oilseeds is almost over. There is no impact of COVID-19 on the progress of area coverage under Kharif crops as on date.

INI Farms introduces origin traceability feature for fruits under Kimaye brand

03-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

INI Farms, India's leading farm to fork ag-tech fruit brand company has introduced origin traceability features for all its fruits in the international and domestic market under the technology program called “FruitRoute”.

India’s exports of agricultural commodities grow up by 23.24% during March-June

19-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

Self-reliant agriculture is critical for the goal of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. For this, agricultural export is extremely important as besides earning precious foreign exchange for the country, the exports help farmers/producers/exporters to take advantage of wider international market and increase their income.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pulses sowing acreage up by 250% at 64.25 lakh ha

13-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Pulses sowing in India during this Kharif season has increased by 250% at 64.25 lakh hectares during this Kharif season, as compared to 24.49 hectares area sowed during the last Kharif season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

EID Parry offloads 5.85 million shares in Coromandel International

04-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

Coromandel International Limited has informed the stock exchange that E.I.D. - Parry (India) Limited (EID Parry) has sold 58,50,000 equity shares of the Company through open market at a price of INR 629.1910 per share.

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.

India to expand natural, organic farming on 20 lakh hectares in the next five years, says agri minister at NITI Ayog webinar

01-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

International experts in a convention organized on 29 May by NITI Aayog endorsed efforts to significantly boost agroecological and natural farming approaches in India.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Govt procure pulses, oilseeds worth INR 2682 Cr during Rabi season 2020-21

07-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

India agriculture ministry has announced that it has procured pulses and oilseeds under Rabi 2020-21 season worth INR 2,682 crores benefiting 3,25,565 farmers.

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.

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.

Dr Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes appointed ICRISAT director general

30-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Dr Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes, a well-known plant health expert and leader in international agricultural research, took charge as Director General at ICRISAT

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.

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

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

Govt agencies buys 133,987 tonnes of pulses, 29,264 tonnes of oilseeds directly from farmers

21-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Reaching out to farmers amidst COVID19 crisis, central government agency, Food Corporation of India (FCI) and National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) have started procuring pulses, oilseeds directly from the farmers at the minimum support price.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

KEENAN showcases the latest innovations at international agricultural machinery trade show, AgriTechnica

10-Nov-2019 - 0 Comments.

Inspired by the growing need to protect the finite resources of our planet, and by Alltech’s Planet of PlentyTM vision, KEENAN has focussed its R&D team on “Green” sustainability-related projects

IPNLF supports one-by-one tuna supply chains with key management appointments

16-Oct-2019 - 0 Comments.

The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF), the only non-profit association that is solely committed to promoting responsible one-by-one tuna fisheries and supply chains, is strengthening its management team with three key appointments

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

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

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

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

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

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

GIFA: International Innovations in Agriculture to promote food security in the UAE

19-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.

The world’s leading agriculture innovations will be showcased in Abu Dhabi from 1 to 2 April 2019 at the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

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.

International Workshop Calls for Joint Fisheries Management Plans for Afro-Asian Nations

30-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

An international workshop on fisheries and aquaculture has called for regional cooperation among the member countries of African Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO) in an effort to develop joint fisheries management plans aiming to achieve sustainable development of the fisheries in Afro-Asian countries

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.

CMFRI organizes international workshop for Afro-Asian countries

15-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

An international workshop on fisheries and aquaculture got underway at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on Tuesday with a call to formulate game-changing policies to develop the fisheries sector in Afro-Asian countries.

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

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.

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

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

Bayer showcases Root2Success for healthy soils and roots

30-Aug-2018 - 0 Comments.

At the 30th International Horticultural Congress (IHC2018), which will take place from August 12 to 16 in Istanbul, Turkey, Bayer introduces its latest innovations and novel approaches for sustainable horticulture production.

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

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)

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.

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).

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

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

Bayer partners with IRRI to advance technologies for direct-seeded rice in Asia

02-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Bayer have signed an agreement confirming Bayer’s participation in the Direct Seeded Rice Consortium (DSRC) led by IRRI

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

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.

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

SAFARI Symposium to formulate road map for fisheries development

11-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.

In a major attempt to utilise the global expertise for making use of satellite data for the development of India’s marine fisheries sector, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is all set to host the second international symposium on SAFARI

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

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’

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

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

Alltech, Coppens International opens new aquaculture research centre

11-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.

The Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre, an aquatic research facility focused on excellence in feed solutions for aqua producers around the world was opened recently.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

SIMA 2017: DELIVERS ON ITS PROMISE

22-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

The 77th edition of SIMA, the international trade show for agriculture and livestock suppliers, came to a close recently.

India's wheat, pulses registers record sowing in rabi season

05-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

As per preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as on February 3, 2017 stands at 64.51 million hectares, as compared to 61.04 million hectares this time in 2016.

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.

World feed production exceeds 1 billion metric tons, says 2017 Alltech Global Feed Survey

26-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

The 2017 Alltech Global Feed Survey, released today, estimates that international feed tonnage has exceeded 1 billion metric tons for the first time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Happy New Year to all our readers

01-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

Happy New Year to all our readers

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

Sonalika to file for IPO this month

10-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

Sonalika tractors, brand name of International Tractors Ltd (ITL) will be filing to initial public offering (IPO) in this month, according to industry sources.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MPEDA creates database of aqua farmers in Andhra Pradesh

30-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.

In a major initiative to align the marine industry with the Centre’s ambitious ‘Digital India’ programme, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has presented to the Andhra Pradesh government a digital list of the state’s farmers in the aqua sector, which would provide spot prices of seafood products in international markets on a real-time basis.

India will become a marine sector hotspot: MPEDA

30-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.

The biggest takeaway of the three-day 20th India International Seafood Show (IISS) was total unanimity among all its stakeholders that the country’s seafood exports target of 10 billion US dollars by 2020 was ‘eminently possible’ and India would continue to be a marine sector hotspot, a top official of the industry said.

India targets marine exports worth $5.6 bn in 2016-17

19-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.

Marine product exports from India are projected to increase nearly 20% to USD 5.6 billion in 2016-17, particularly with strides in aquaculture diversification, quality control, value addition and improved production infrastructure— all of which will be demonstrated at the upcoming biennial India International Seafood Show (IISS) here next week.

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.

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!

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.

Odisha Dairy Co-operative awarded ISO 22000:2005 certification

02-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

The MS Certification Services has granted International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 22000:2005 Certificate to the Bhubaneswar Dairy, Chandrasekharpur recently through its accredited agency under the assistance of the Institute of Quality and Environment Management Services Pvt Ltd.

ICRISAT develops first low cost portable device to detect Alfatoxins in crops

27-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.

Hyderabad based global agriculture research body; International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has developed new low cost portable devices to detect aflatoxins in crops.

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.

Escorts unveils 13 new tractors under its flagship brands

18-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to strengthens its position in international arena, India’s leading engineering conglomerates , Escorts Group has launched 13 new tractors under flagship brands Farmtrac, Powertrac, and Euroline Series.

India sign long term pact for pulses import with Mozambique

07-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to meet growing pulses demand and control prices, India has singed a long term pact with African nation, Mozaqmbique for pulses imports.

India to import another 10,000 tonnes of pulses

01-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.

New Delhi: In order to contain prices of pulses further, India has decided to order further 10000 tonnes of pulses.