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Heranba Organics begins commercial ops at Sarigam Phase-II unit in Gujarat
10-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Heranba Organics starts commercial production at Sarigam Phase-II, boosting fungicide and insecticide output to 9,000 MTPA in Gujarat.
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Corteva appoints Brook Cunningham as President, Asia-Pacific
09-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Corteva has appointed Brook Cunningham as President, Asia-Pacific, effective June 1, 2025. Cunningham will be based in Singapore and lead Corteva’s commercial business in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, spanning 17 countries.
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India clears 27 new crop protection products for commercial use
08-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
India approves 27 new insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides to strengthen crop protection, enhance productivity, and support agrochemical innovation.
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UP CM urges farmers to grow third crop for higher income
04-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath urges farmers to adopt a third crop to boost income, highlights modern farming practices, irrigation schemes, and commercial horticulture at the Lucknow Mango Festival.
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Court slaps INR 1 cr on pvt dairy for violating Milma’s trademark
23-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
The Principal Commercial Court here has slapped a fine of INR one crore on private dairy firm Milnna for infringing the trademark and packaging design of products of Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation, known by brand Milma.
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Agriculture, public service vital for Vikshit Bharat: ICAR
15-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
The Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) Director General M L Jat on Wednesday underscored that India’s aspiration to become a developed nation cannot be realized without a strong focus on agriculture and public service.
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Agri-credit likely to rise 9% in FY26, setting new record
14-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Agricultural credit is poised to reach new heights in FY26, with commercial banks and regional rural banks expected to extend over Rs 31.5 lakh crore in loans to the sector.
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Make water-smart farming a priority, says IARI Director at UAS-D convocation
14-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Director and Vice-Chancellor of the ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, emphasized the urgency of adopting water-smart farming practices during his address at the 38th annual convocation of the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad.
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Dr. Mangi Lal Jat appointed as Secretary, DARE and DG, ICAR
29-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
Dr. Mangi Lal Jat, a globally recognized expert in sustainable agriculture and agronomy, has officially assumed charge as the new Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
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Agrinnovate India pays first-ever ₹1.42 Cr dividend
29-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a milestone development for India’s agricultural innovation ecosystem, Agrinnovate India Limited (AgIn) — the commercial arm of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) — has declared a dividend of INR 1.42 crore for the financial year 2023–24. This marks the first-ever dividend payout by AgIn since its establishment in 2011.
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ICAR DG calls for evidence-based policies to boost agriculture
28-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
Strengthening the call for science-driven progress, Dr. M.L. Jat, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General, ICAR, stressed the urgent need for evidence-based policymaking in the agricultural sector during an interactive meet organized by the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) and the Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS) recently.
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Andhra Pradesh unveils strategy to promote 11 key crops as ‘Growth Engines’
14-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
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ICAR DG new agricultural facilities at KVK Cuttack to boost farming innovation
13-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a significant push for agricultural advancement, Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) and Director General (ICAR), inaugurated several crucial facilities at the ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Cuttack.
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On Kisan Divas, FAIFA felicitates farmers for phenomenal contribution to agriculture
20-Dec-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops across the States of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka etc. celebrated Kisan Divas 2024 which falls on 23rd December by felicitating five farmers for their outstanding performance and pioneering contribution to the field of agriculture at a stellar ceremony.
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Dr Grinson George appointed as new CMFRI Director
04-Aug-2024 - 0 Comments.
Dr Grinson George has assumed charge of the Director of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
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ITCMAARS, the phygital eco-system has enhanced net farmer returns upto 30%
26-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
In the Company’s 113th AGM address Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and Managing Director, ITC Ltd, shared his Vision on ITC: Stakeholder Value through Purposeful Performance. Relevant Excerpts from the speech are below:
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Farmer Associations' report reveals 300 % surge in agriculture budget allocation over past 9 years
27-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops across the States of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka etc. convened a seminar today at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi - Ensuring Farmer Livelihoods: Enhancing Farmer Incomes Through Sustainable Farming Practices.
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India Boasts Advanced Early Warning System for Disasters
11-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
India's weather forecasting capabilities received a strong endorsement from Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). He spoke during a recent Pre-Cyclone Exercise held in preparation for the upcoming April-June 2024 season.
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ICAR signed MoU signed with Dhanuka Agritech
02-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Dhanuka Agritech Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension), ICAR Dr. U.S. Gautam and Chairman, Dhanuka Agritech Limited Dr. R.G. Aggarwal signed this MoU on behalf of respective organizations recently.
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Fisheries crucial for food security and livelihood, says former ICAR DG
12-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Fisheries sector plays a crucial role in ensuring the food and nutritional security as well as the livelihood of millions of fishermen in the country, former Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Padma awardee, Dr S Ayyappan said.
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Rallis India appoints Dr Gyanendra Shukla as MD & CEO from 1 April 2024
03-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Board of Directors of Rallis India Ltd, a leading agri-inputs company, has appointed Dr. Gyanendra Shukla as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the company for a period of five years with effect from April 1, 2024. He will take over from Sanjiv Lal on completion of his term on March 31, 2024.
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Rising sea surface temperatures affecting fish distribution in Indian waters
19-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Rising sea surface temperature (SST) is affecting fish distribution patterns in Indian waters, said Dr J K Jena, Deputy Director General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
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Know more about Cotton crop in India
13-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Cotton is one of the most important commercial crops grown in India. It is a Kharif crop, sown in the monsoon season and harvested in the winter season.
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Marut Drones' AG-365S makes history as India's first DGCA type certified drone for agriculture, RPTO training
01-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Marut Drones, a prominent player in India's drone manufacturing landscape, has achieved a historic milestone by obtaining DGCA (Director General of Civil Aviation) type certification for its AG-365S drone.
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Shivalik Small Finance Bank partners with Arya.ag to empower smallholder farmers
27-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform at scale, has announced a strategic partnership with Shivalik Small Finance Bank – a scheduled commercial bank in India.
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Alltech publishes white paper comparing selenium sources by form, source and function
18-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Backed by more than 40 years of scientific research, Alltech is dedicated to providing solutions and products that contribute to the success of the global animal health industry. This commitment continues with the publication of a new white paper, entitled “Organic selenium: A comparison of form, source and function,” by Dr. Richard Murphy, director of research at Alltech.
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AIFA appeals to curb cigarette smuggling, as done for gold, mobile
31-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farmworkers of commercial crops across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat, etc. has appealed to the government to cut duties on cigarettes to arrest its smuggling.
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Stable taxes on tobacco products critical for the survival of FCV tobacco growers
12-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farmworkers of commercial crops across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat, etc. in their pre-budget appeal to Finance Minister, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman have requested to treat tobacco crop like any other agricultural produce and not put additional burden of taxes on legally manufactured products in India as that would have an adverse impact on tobacco farmers .
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Indian Immunologicals inks partnership with CIFE, to launch country’s first commercial fish vaccines
29-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), a leading vaccine manufacturer, has announced partnership with Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai, an Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Institute for the commercial development of vaccine against common bacterial diseases in freshwater fishes.
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LEMKEN India celebrates its 10th anniversary with new product launch
19-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
LEMKEN India Agro Equipment one of the leader industry leader in advanced Agri solutions has announced the tenth anniversary of the company's founding in India with Presence of LEMKEN Owner Ms. Nicola Lemken, Anthony Van der ley - Global CEO & Sanjay Kapoor - LEMKEN India CEO & Director.
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Bayer commences commercial usage of drone services for farmers as part of its digital transformation initiative
30-Oct-2022 - 0 Comments.
Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and agriculture has announced that it has initiated the commercial application of drones in agriculture from Kharif 2022.
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Stubble burning problem can't be addressed unless farmers are taken into confidence, provided support with funds and equipment: FAIFA
20-Oct-2022 - 0 Comments.
FAIFA, a leading non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops in India, has urged state governments to take farmers into confidence and support them with funds and equipment to effectively address the stubble burning problem.
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Ecuador to organize Aqua Expo 2022 congress from Oct 17 to 20
20-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
The most important shrimp technical event of the region will be held from 17 to 20 October 2022 at the Guayaquil Convention Center. The commercial exhibition will feature an area of 7 thousand square meters approximately, where more than 200 stands will be set up.
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Precision agriculture sector must gain pace for ecological balance, says former ICAR Director General
14-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Precision agriculture and usage of technology in the agriculture sector must gain pace as it would help twin causes of achieving reasonable growth and maintaining ecological balance at the same time, said Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Former Director General, Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR).
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ICAR director Dr Gopalakrishnan receives VASVIK Industrial Research Award
25-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
Dr A Gopalakrishnan, Director of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has won the prestigious VASVIK (Vividhlaxi Audyogik Samshodhan Vikas Kendra) Industrial Research Award for the year 2020 in the category of Agricultural Sciences and Technology.
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ThriveAgric secures USD 56m in debt funding for business expansion in African market
24-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
ThriveAgric, an Abuja, Nigeria-based agtech company, raised USD 56.4m in debt funding. Investors included local commercial banks and institutional investors. The USAID-funded West Africa Trade and Investment provided USD 1.75m as a co-investment grant.
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Syngenta India appoints Susheel Kumar as MD and country head
08-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agricultural firm Syngenta India recently announced an appointment of Susheel Kumar as the new country head and managing director of the company, according to a media report.
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UNILORIN secure USD 1.44m from Central Bank of Nigeria to set up poultry farm
07-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has secured a USD 1.44m (N600 million) loan from the Central Bank of Nigeria to establish a commercial poultry farm to boost the production of eggs and chicken, Mikhail Buhari, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Technology and Innovation, of the university stated this while speaking with the local news agency.
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Milma Chairman KS Mani elected director of NCDFI
24-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
K S Mani, Chairman, Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known popularly by its brand name Milma, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI), the apex body of dairy and edible oil cooperatives in the country.
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AFEX launches second round of funding to strengthen Nigeria's agricultural sector
01-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
AFEX has announced the reopening of its USD 240m Asset-Backed Commercial Paper (ABCP) to help stabilize Nigeria's agriculture sector by providing low-cost loans to Agro-processors to bridge the funding gap between lenders and borrowers, according to media report.
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FAIFA appeals to policy makers to sustain market price of finished goods to protect livelihoods of FCV farmers
26-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat, etc. flagged that consumption price of legal cigarettes in India have reached the maximum limit to what the purchasing capacity of consumers can absorb against the backdrop of cheaper and fast growing illicit cigarettes and alternatives, and any further increase in taxes would lead to a severe reduction in flue-cured Virginia (FCV) cultivation and impact the livelihoods of farmers.
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Scientists now have advance tools for plant breeding, says Ratna Kumria, Director- Biotechnology, Alliance for Agri Innovation
24-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
All living organisms are the reflection of the genes they are born with and genes evolve over generations. The basis of evolution is variation and natural selection of the better variant. Agriculturists have been using this phenomenon for selecting variants with desirable traits in crop plants.
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Director-General of United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization to share his vision at Bayer’s Youth Ag Summit
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Dr QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, will be this year’s keynote speaker at Bayer’s 2021 Youth Ag Summit.
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Thai Union Feedmill chalks our plant to lead aquaculture, commercial animal feed sector
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Thai Union Feedmill PCL (SET: TFM), a manufacturer and distributor of aquaculture and commercial animal feeds, is confident of positive investor response following the company's listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) recently.
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Alltech publishes white paper focused on organic trace minerals enhancing mineral bioavailability through chelation
21-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
For more than 40 years, Alltech has focused on scientific research to provide solutions and products for the global animal health industry. This focus has continued with the publication of a white paper entitled, “Organic Trace Minerals: Enhancing mineral bioavailability through chelation” by Dr Richard Murphy, director of research at Alltech.
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ICAR working on round the year availability of Mankurad mangoes in Goa
20-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
Round the year availability of traditional Goan products like ‘Mankurad' mango and ready to eat livestock products like Goan sausage, shrimp/duck curry will be a reality soon, ICAR Director Parveen Kumar said recently.
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Mahindra release Krish-e Suite mobile apps, announces Manoj Bajpayee as brand ambassador
18-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
Krish-e, Mahindra’s new Farming as a Service (FaaS) business has announced the release of Krish-e App & Krish-e Nidaan apps with the launch of its first ever digital video commercial (DVC) film.
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Kirloskar's i-Land to convert organic waste into compost
03-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
In line with its philosophy of making sustainability even more of a priority under its new ‘Limitless’ vision, Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL) has introduced the Kirloskar i-Land – a fully automated organic waste composter that blends biotechnology and intelligent engineering to convert organic waste from homes and commercial spaces into compost.
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Shakti Pumps clinches INR 250M solar pump contract from Uganda
21-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indore-based Shakti Pumps has been awarded by Uganda Government to supply and EPC of solar pumps worth INR 250 million, Shakti Pumps chairman and managing director Dinesh Patidar told AgriTimes.co.in.
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Import of de-oiled GM soya cake explained
29-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Centre allows import of 12 lakh metric ton GM soya cake after the Director General of Foreign Trade issued the necessary notification. However, poultry industry, Farmers organization and environmental activist expressed different reaction on import decision.
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Seaweed Farming Entrepreneurship by Cooperatives booklet released
25-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
A booklet providing an overview of the challenges and opportunities in the ‘Seaweed Farming Entrepreneurship by Cooperatives’ was released here on Tuesday by Parshottam Rupala, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India at an event in the presence of Sundeep Kumar Nayak, Managing Director, NCDC and Jatindra Nath Swain, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India.
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Superstar seaweed produces world’s first lower-emissions steaks
25-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
The company driving the commercialization of the Asparagopsis seaweed livestock ingredient has hit a major milestone, applying the technology in a commercial feedlot and delivering the world’s first lower-methane steaks thanks to the superstar seaweed.
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Former NABARD Chairman Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala joins Arya's Board as Independent Director
21-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Arya, India's leading Agritech player, has appointed Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala as a non-executive independent director of the company.
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Mishri variety of cherries exported from Kashmir to Dubai
07-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a step towards boosting horticultural crops exports, a first commercial shipment of Mishri variety of luscious cherries from Kashmir valley has been exported to Dubai from Srinagar.
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Top 5 Misconceptions About Satellite Imagery for Agriculture
01-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
From the early days of Landsat to present-day commercial providers, agriculture has been one of the largest adopters of satellite imagery. By partnering with leading agricultural companies over the years, we've gained a window into the day-to-day challenges, concerns, and opportunities that growers have across the globe.
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Moreld signs agreement with Erko Seafood to build offshore fish farm
28-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Norway’s largest oil and gas company, Moreld which is developing a novel offshore salmon farming facility has signed a commercial agreement with Erko Seafood to design and build an offshore fish farm.
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GI certified Jardalu mangoes first commercial consignment exported to United Kingdom
14-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a major boost to the agri-exports potential of the eastern region, the first commercial consignment of Geographical Indications (GI) certified Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur, Bihar was exported today to the United Kingdom.
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Amul chief receives Asia Pacific Productivity Champion award
12-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Dr. R S Sodhi, Managing Director, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (Amul) has been awarded with the prestigious Asian Productivity Organization (APO), Tokyo, Japan regional award.
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Arun Raste take charge of NCDEX as MD & CEO
07-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Arun Raste today took charge as Managing Director and CEO of the country's leading agri-commodity bourse National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX).
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Amul's RS Sodhi elected as MD at International Dairy Federation
03-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) unanimously elected R S Sodhi, managing director, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) that sells Amul branded products in India, to its board during the general assembly held on 1 June, according to media reports.
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Ashish Dobhal appointed new UPLs' India Regional Director
31-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd., a leader in global food systems and sustainable agriculture solutions, has announced the appointment of Ashish Dobhal as the Regional Director for India region.
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DGCA give nod to agri ministry for usage of drone under PMFBY
29-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), aviation regulatory authority has given its approval to the agriculture ministry for flying drones to capture images of rice and wheat fields in 100 districts to assess crop yields at gram panchayat level under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar said recently.
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Netafim Agricultural Financing Agency raises USD $50 mn from Phoenix Group, Cogito Capital
26-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
Netafim Agricultural Financing Agency Pvt. Ltd. (NAFA), an agri-focused NBFC and a subsidiary of Netafim Singapore, has raised USD 40 million via external commercial borrowing (ECB) from the Phoenix Group and Cogito Capital, both Israel based investors.
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Paras Dairy empowering dairy farmers with digital payment system
18-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
VRS Foods Ltd., one of the leading dairies in India with end to end focus on Farmers and Customers and market preferred dairy products under the brand of Paras, has collaborated with a tech startup, Stellapps for their first of its kind fully automated user friendly Digital Direct Farmers Payment Application "mooPay" in two different milk shed zones of VRS Foods Ltd. - Kanpur Dehat District of Uttar Pradesh, and Malanpur district of Madhya Pradesh in the presence of the Managing Director/Director – Operation(s), Narender Nagar, under whose visionary leadership this project has been executed.
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FAIFA pleads to PM for immediate economic relief package for farmers hit by cyclone Nivar
02-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat etc. today urged Honorable Prime Minister to take swift action to bring relief to farmers hit by cyclone Nivar.
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Agriculture ministry organizes virtual meet on value chain creation for Kiwi fruit
11-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Ministry of Agriculture along with Central Institute of Horticulture, Nagaland organized a virtual meeting on ‘Value Chain Creation for Kiwi fruit – Farm to Fork’ keeping in mind the popularity of the fruit due to its tremendous commercial potential.
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Farmers organization supports new farm bills, help liberation from trading cartels
30-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat etc., on behalf of the entire farming community would like to thank the foresight of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government in formulating and successfully passing path breaking Farmer Bills in the Parliament.
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Bt cotton only GM crop approved for commercial cultivation in 2002 by govt, agri minister
16-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Bt cotton is the only genetically modified (GM) crop that has been approved for commercial cultivation in 2002 by the government of India.
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To Bt or not to Bt – That is not a question anymore! by Dr Shivendra Bajaj, Executive Director, Alliance for Agri Innovation
01-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Whenever a new technology is introduced, there are always some who will challenge the usefulness of such technology. It may be either a fear of unknown or just being plain scepticism, but we always see the debate on both sides.
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Kishor Rungta assumed charge as chairman of Fertilisers Association of India, Southern Region
20-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Kishor Rungta chairman and managing director of the Fertilizers And Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT) has assumed charge as Chairman of Fertilisers Association of India, Southern Region (FAI SR).
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PM's new finance initiative of INR 100,000 Cr agriculture infra fund catalytic for agri-infra development: FAIFA
15-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s INR 100,000 crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund financing facility.
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Gene editing technology and regulation, says Dr Shivendra Bajaj of FSII
29-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Adoption of science and technology in all aspects of life has been the hallmark of modern civilization. We expect technology to address challenges and make our lives easier, the same holds true for technological intervention in farming, writes Federation of Seed Industry of India executive director Shivendra Bajaj.
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FAIFA hails govt’s agri-reforms; appeals for smooth implementation, periodic review
22-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops lauded and appreciated the series of initiatives introduced by the central government.
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US raises red flag on India’s mandatory BIS certification of animal feed beyond July 27
18-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The United States has expressed concern over India’s new directive making it mandatory for all commercial feeds, including imports, intended for food producing animals to comply with the relevant Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specification and certification norms and pressed for a postponement in its implementation in the light of COVID-19 disruptions.
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Locust crisis: Trials of prototype vehicle mounted ULV sprayer successful, approvals for commercial launch soon
23-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
To overcome the limitation of importing equipment, the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare (DAC&FW), under Make in India initiative, has taken up the challenge to indigenously develop a vehicle-mounted ULV sprayer for locust control.
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Osram launches LED lights for greenhouse cultivators
09-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Germany based lighting manufacturer, Osram owned Fluence has launched more energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial agriculture production.
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Shree Renuka Sugars to raise USD 300 MN through ECBs
04-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to meet working capital of the company, Shree Renuka Sugars Limited has decided to raise USD $300 million (INR 2300 crore) through external commercial borrowings (ECBs) from Wilmar Sugar Holdings Pte Ltd.
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Telangana govt extend Keshavulu tenure as TSSOCA director
03-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Telangana state government has extended the tenure of K. Keshavulu as Director of Telangana State Seed and Organic Certification Authority (TSSOCA) for a period of five years.
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V N Datt takes over as C&MD of National Fertilizers Limited
03-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Virendra Nath Datt, Director (Marketing), National Fertilizers Limited -NFL has taken over the additional charge of Chairman & Managing Director of the company today.
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Fight against desert locusts will take time, says FAO chief
31-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) director general QU Dongyu, has warned that efforts to control desert locusts will take time, noting increased concern for the Sahel and Southwest Asia.
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Need for biotechnology crops in India, writes seeds federation director
23-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
The ongoing pandemic has brought forward our vulnerability to food crisis, especially with our increasing population. In addition, the challenges of future, will be much different than the ones in past because of factors like climate change, reduced availability of land and water, soil degradation and changing food preferences of people.
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India’s third advance estimates record growth of foodgrains, oilseeds and other commercial crops for 2019-20
15-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture sector is looking for a good year with a record foodgrains, oilseeds and other commecricial crops production according to figures released in the 3rd Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2019-20.
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Entrepreneurship in agriculture can do wonders for rural economy, says Federation of Seed Industry of India Executive Director
13-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture sector provides food for 1.3 billion people in India as well as support over 60% of the population for their livelihood and plays a crucial role in sustainable growth of the country's economy.
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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
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Recognize super foods to shift dietary needs towards sustainable crops, writes FSII executive director
22-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Sustainable food production with low carbon footprint is being demanded not only by researchers and environmentalists but also consumers across the globe.
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Second Advance Estimates of Production of Foodgrains, Oilseeds and other Commercial Crops for 2019-20
19-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.
The 2nd Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2019-20 have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare today. The cumulative rainfall in the country during the monsoon season (June to September, 2019) has been 10% higher than Long Period Average (LPA).
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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
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Carbon Trust validate KEENAN green machine as the first environmentally sustainable diet feeder in the world
20-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.
Irish-based machinery brand, KEENAN, has been certified by the Carbon Trust as a more sustainable diet feeder, proven to reduce methane emissions on-farm
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Scientists told to focus on real science
15-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
Scientists should focus on real science and its underlying truth while dealing with fisheries research, said Dr A Gopalakrishnan, Director of the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
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MSC certification identified for 10 Indian fisheries
14-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.
Considering their commercial value in overseas markets, 10 marine fisheries from India have been identified as the targeted fishery for securing the eco-labelling certification of the Marine Stewardship Council
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Indian shrimps sector to grow double digit in the next few years, says WestCoast chief
18-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.
Being a leader in shrimp farming and processing, Agriculture Times caught with Rahul Kulkarni, Director of WestCoast Group, India’s one of the biggest shrimps producer to know what is driving growth.
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SIMA 2017: KEENAN debuts its first self-propelled MechFiber machine in France
28-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
The introduction of the KEENAN MechFiber345SP, the first self-propelled machine in the KEENAN range, marks a new path for the company and one that has been long-awaited.
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KEENAN shows stronger growth after joining Alltech family
03-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
KEENAN has witnessed continued growth and strength thanks to Alltech’s global footprint and family of companies.
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Huge scope for drip irrigation in India, as only 7 MN ha land covered, against 69 MN ha, says IAI chief
28-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
With growing focus on India government on 'per drop more crop' promote farming through optimum utilization of water across the country, Agriculture Times (AgriTimes) spoke with Irrigation Association of India (IAI) president and managing director of Premier Irrigation Adritec Pvt Ltd, Shrikant Goenka on their association, as well as his organization he represent is helping farmers to achieve this goal.
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USFDA calls for greater collaborations
03-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Recognizing the importance of timely and effective collaboration between India and the food and drug regulatory body of the United States, the Director of Delhi based USFDA’s India office, Dr Mathew T Thomas has called for a collaboration of the best practices in the farmed shrimp industry to minimize the extent of export rejections into the US.
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Tripura confirms avian influenza
28-Jan-2016 - 0 Comments.
The Director of Animal Resources Development Department, Government of Tripura has confirmed that the samples that were sent to National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) were found positive in RT-PCR and Real time RT-PCR for H5N1 AIV.
