Govt deploys AI-powered Kisan e-Mitra and IoT systems to boost crop productivity

08-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

In a bid to drive agricultural transformation through technology, the Government of India is leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and data-driven systems to improve crop productivity, ensure sustainability, and enhance farmer incomes.

Water Woes: Sustainable Irrigation Practices for a Water-Scarce Nation

05-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.

Water scarcity is a growing concern in India, a nation that is home to nearly 1.4 billion people and relies heavily on agriculture, which consumes about 80% of the country’s water resources.

The Rise of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS): Building Sustainable Fish Farms on Land

24-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.

As the global demand for seafood increases and traditional fishing methods face environmental and sustainability challenges, innovative aquaculture solutions are gaining traction.

Report on Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Schemes

31-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

Uttar Pradesh, a crucial contributor to India's agricultural output, faces challenges in ensuring consistent irrigation due to factors like variable rainfall and a growing population. To address these concerns, the state government implements various irrigation schemes.

Top Irrigated States Leading India's Agricultural Growth

21-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

India, a land of vibrant agricultural traditions, faces the constant challenge of balancing water scarcity with food security needs. Irrigation, the lifeblood of agriculture, plays a pivotal role in ensuring optimal crop yields and maximizing land productivity

Haqdarshak, Mastercard Center collaborate to empower 500,000 small agri-entrepreneurs

02-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions Pvt Ltd (Haqdarshak) and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (CFIG) today announced their collaboration to improve the financial resilience of 1,000 Haqdarshak women agents, who will provide last-mile delivery of services that increase the financial security of 500,000 micro and small enterprises (MSEs) and agri-entrepreneurs.

DEUTZ inks cooperation with TAFE Motors

02-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

DEUTZ is adding another cornerstone to its 'Dual+' strategy, which includes both the further development of alternative drive systems and the expansion of the internal combustion engine business.

Arya.ag, Shivalik Bank partners to empower farmers with INR 200 Crore in commodity financing

14-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, India's leading integrated grain commerce platform, has partnered with Shivalik Small Finance Bank to provide vital financial assistance to farmers, agro-processors, and micro-enterprises.

Digital tools discussed for climate-smart farming in rainfed areas

07-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) hosted a national workshop recently in New Delhi to explore "Digital Forecasting Techniques and Decision Support System for Climate Resilient Agriculture in Rainfed Eco-systems."

Top 10 Agri-Drone Manufacturers in India: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Agriculture

20-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

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Over 25,000 women farmers empowered: Kissandhan delivers INR 103 Cr micro-loan impact

21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.

In a major boost for Indian agriculture, SohanLal Commodity Management (SLCM Group) has announced that its agri-focused NBFC, Kissandhan, has disbursed INR 103.74 crore under its women empowerment scheme since its launch in 2021.

CropScope: AI-Powered Irrigation Platform Boosts Tomato Yield and Saves Wate

09-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.

Kagome Co., Ltd., (Kagome) NEC Corporation (NEC) and DXAS Agricultural Technology LDA (DXAS), a joint venture between Kagome and NEC, have introduced an agricultural ICT platform, "CropScope," which combines AI farming advice and automatic irrigation control functions compatible with pulse drip irrigation(1), to tomato fields in northern Italy and Portugal.

Omnivore expands team with multiple hires

01-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.

Omnivore, India's leading agritech venture capital firm, announced four strategic hires to lead key functions and strengthen the firm's commitment to supporting innovations in agriculture and food systems. 

UNDP India partners with NABARD to boost data-driven innovations in agriculture  

12-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-create data-driven innovations in agriculture and food systems to support smallholder farmers.

Netafim's drip irrigation technology helps Shivpuri farmers achieve 40% increase in crop yield

28-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.

Netafim, an Orbia business and a global leader in precision agriculture solutions, has revolutionized tomato farming in Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, by helping farmers achieve a 40% increase in crop yield and higher profit.

Dharmaj Crop Guard IPO to open on November 28, sets price band at INR 216 to ₹237 per equity share

24-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

Dharmaj Crop Guard Limited is an agrochemical company engaged in the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing of a wide range of agro chemicals such as insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulator, micro fertilizers and antibiotic to the B2C and B2B customers has fixed the price band at INR 216 to INR 237 per Equity Share for its maiden public offer.

India's first signature IoT-based remote pump comes with Advanced Features

23-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.

Pune-based Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL), a world-class pump manufacturing company with proficiency in engineering and fluid management systems, has introduced an advanced version of its signature IoT (Internet of Things) – based pump monitoring system-KirloSmart. 

Singatalur Lift Irrigation Drip Scheme enables maize farmers to get higher yields with reduced input costs

In India, maize is predominantly a Kharif crop, with almost 85 percent under cultivation, whereas rabi maize corresponds to 15% of the area. Despite having the largest area under maize cultivation, the yield per hectare is still lower than the world average.

Drip Irrigation is efficiently watering down the cost of Basmati rice cultivation

22-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

Scented (Basmati) rice, a unique product of the Indo-Gangetic Plain, is known for its aromatic quality and high economic value. It generates about three times higher prices than coarse rice.

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.

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.

Adoption of modern technology in agriculture by farmers

26-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

The adoption of modern machines and equipments by the farmers depends on various factors such as socioeconomic conditions, geographical conditions, crop grown, irrigation facilities etc.

Water Ways' update on the acquisition of Hidrotop, a Chilean Smart Irrigation Provider

06-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Water Ways Technologies Inc, a global provider of Israeli-based agriculture technology that provides water irrigation solutions to agricultural producers, is pleased to report that the due diligence process on the acquisition of Desarrollo De Sistemas Hidraulicos SA (Hidrotop) is progressing well, and Water Ways expect to close the acquisition by mid-May, 2022, or such later date as the parties may mutually agree upon.

PepsiCo, N-Drip partner to provide water-saving, crop-enhancing benefits to farmers in India

17-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

PepsiCo India and N-Drip, manufacturer of an innovative gravity-powered micro-irrigation system, have announced a partnership, as a lead-up to World Water Day 2022, to help farmers in India adopt game-changing technology in water efficiency.

Shakti Pumps bags award for its micro smart pump innovation funded under low carbon technology project

03-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Shakti Pumps (India) Limited, India's leading manufacturer of energy-efficient pumps and motors has been awarded for the Innovation of Micro Smart Pump, a highly efficient submersible helical pump solution it has developed.

Har Medh Par Ped promoting tree plantation on farmlands

15-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (Har Medh Par Ped) Scheme was launched in 2016-17 to encourage tree plantation on farm land along with crops/cropping system to help the farmers get additional income and make their farming systems more climate resilient and adaptive.

Coverage under drip and micro irrigation

09-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Government is making all efforts to enhance water use efficiency at farm level through adoption of micro irrigation in all the States of the Country and so far an area of 137.80 lakh ha has been covered under Micro Irrigation.

Dharmaj Crop Guard to raise INR 250 Cr to INR 300 Cr via IPO

29-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agrochemicals company, Dharmaj Crop Guard Limited, engaged in the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing of a wide range of agro chemical formulations such as insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulator, micro fertilizers and antibiotic to the B2C and B2B customers has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) for its initial public offering (IPO).

Netafim India unveils flexi sprinkler kit to increase crop yield in field crops

02-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.

Netafim India, a leading smart irrigation solution provider, has unveiled Flexi Sprinkler Kit – a ground-breaking field crops sprinkler irrigation system.

Freshokartz launches social commerce platform for farmers

27-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Freshokartz Agri, a Jaipur based agriTech startup has announced the launch social commerce platform for farmers "Freshokartz Saarthi" through which they are giving entrepreneurship opportunities to lakh’s of aspiring Micro-Agripreneur not only in Rajasthan but in multiple states.

Netafim India introduces portable drip kit for farmers

18-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

Netafim India, a leading smart irrigation solution provider, has unveiled revolutionary Portable Drip Kit – a comprehensive all-in-one irrigation solution that is easy to install and comes at an affordable price.

Need for resilient agriculture to tackle the uncertainties of the future, says agriculture commissioner

09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

We need to promote integrated waste management systems, green chemistry, bio solutions, and pesticides, which will help to produce safe food. We will start with certifications and multi-levels safety standards that will ensure safe food production and consumption, Dr. Suresh Kumar Malhotra, Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India said.

Excess irrigation over northern India shifting monsoons towards northwest risking agriculture

06-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Climate researchers have discovered that excess irrigation over northern India shifts the September monsoon rainfall towards the north-western part of the subcontinent increases widespread weather extremes over Central India. These meteorological hazards expose vulnerable farmers and their crops to risks of failure.

Santa Fe Irrigation adopts water reduction program for agriculture

25-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Santa Fe Irrigation District (SFID) board approved the adoption of a program that will benefit the district’s agricultural water users.

Amul installs micro ATM to pay dairy farmers at their doorsteps

09-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

In order to provide payment for procuring dairy farmers milk, India's largest dairy co-operative, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF) popularly known as Amul has installed first Micro ATM payment center at doorstep of milk producer members.

Agri ministry associates with four MNCs to promote digital technology

04-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Ministry of Agriculture has partnered with four private companies to promote digital systems for farmers and the use of technology in agriculture. It also includes Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Biological Research, according to a media report.

Honda launches efficient irrigation pump to support farmers

01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Honda India Power Products Limited (HIPP), a leading manufacturer of power products in India, today fulfilled farmers’ need of irrigating farmlands efficiently and economically with their new offerings in 2-inch & 3-inch categories of “Self-priming” – “Gasoline(petrol) driven water pumps”

Harnessing the power of the EU-FAO partnership for sustainable agri-food systems transformation

01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The European Union (EU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) concluded today the 2021 edition of the EU-FAO Strategic Dialogue, underlining that there is an ambitious common agenda that will put people and the planet at the heart of a partnership towards more efficient, resilient, inclusive and sustainable agri-food systems.

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.

ICICI Bank to use satellite imagery to assess creditworthiness of farmers

28-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

ICICI Bank has announced a unique way to assess the creditworthiness of a specific group of customers. The bank will use satellite data imagery to measure an array of parameters related to the land, irrigation, and crop patterns and use it in combination with demographic and financial parameters to make quick lending decisions for farmers.

Agri department creates INR 5000 Cr Micro Irrigation Fund under NABARD

28-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

With a view to provide impetus to the micro irrigation in the country, Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF) with a corpus of INR 5000 crore was created with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

FAO, IFAD and WFP stressed on building resilient food systems on World Food Day 2020

20-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Against the backdrop of the Coronavirus pandemic that has challenged lives, livelihoods and economics, the three UN food agencies called for an unprecedented response by way of collaboration and partnership to continue the fight against food and nutrition insecurity.

Government statement on cropping patterns

20-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

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India set a target of 100 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation in five years

10-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for agriculture and farmers welfare Narendra Singh Tomar has said that government has set the target of covering 100 lakh ha in five years under micro-irrigation.

PM FME Scheme would leverage organic food production in north east, says Rameswar Teli

01-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of State for Food Processing Industries Rameswar Teli has stated that the PM FME (PM Formalization of Micro Food processing Enterprises) scheme would leverage organic food production and the food processing industry in the North East states stand to benefit immensely.

Usage of drip irrigation, sprinkler in India meagre, says Ambuja Cement Foundation CEO

16-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

With growing population and usage of water increasing in agriculture, time has come to smartly use water for increasing food production, feed growing population in the country as well feed other countries that cannot produce much to feed its population.

Nitin Gadkari asks agro, fishing and forest MSMEs to use local raw material

12-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to promote local raw materials, Indian minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Road Transport and Highways has emphasized on exploring agro MSME, fishing MSMEs, and forest MSMEs for manufacturing products using local raw material.

ICAR signs MoU with NABARD for up-scaling various technologies, innovative farmer models

28-Dec-2019 - 0 Comments.

With a view to promote sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient farming systems, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Board of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

Jain Farm Fresh Foods enter organic spices market

08-Aug-2019 - 0 Comments.

Jain Farm Fresh Foods Ltd. (JFFFL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., with one of the largest spice processing facility in India has forayed into organic spices

CMFRI launches project to develop online platform for fish marketing

22-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.

In a major initiative that is beneficial to the fish producers, consumers, traders and processors in the country, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched a research project for developing an online platform in order to facilitate effective fish marketing systems

Ernakulam KVK launches drip irrigation kit for vegetable growers

12-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.

The drip irrigation kit—IrrigateEasy— developed by Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) of the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is ready for sale at its sales counter at CMFRI

Cabinet approves USD 745 MN for micro irrigation fund with NABARD

16-May-2018 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved an initial Corpus of INR 5,000 crore (USD 745 million) for setting up of a dedicated “Micro Irrigation Fund” (MIF) with NABARD

Waste Decomposer for the Development of Organic Farming

24-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.

NCOF launched waste decomposer culture in 2015 which is proving as miracle all over the country. It is used for quick composting from organic waste, soil health improvement and as plant protection agent. It is a consortium of micro organism extracted from desi cow dung

Huge opportunities generated for skilled youth in agriculture, allied sectors, says Singh

06-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare has said that due to the sophisticated development in agriculture sector, employment opportunities have been generated for the skilled youth in the fields of agri-warehousing in agriculture, cold chains, supply chains, dairy, poultry, meat, fisheries, horticulture, agricultural mechanization as well as micro-irrigation.

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.

Drip irrigation promoted under Per Drop More Crop Agri Irrigation Scheme

12-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of state for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Parshottam Rupala in the lower house of parliament said that drip and sprinkler irrigation systems are being promoted under “Per Drop More Crop” component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) {erstwhile scheme on Micro Irrigation has been subsumed under PMKSY since 1st July, 2015}.

Odisha inks MoU with WorldFish

12-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to boost fisheries sector in the state, Odisha has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with WorldFish, a global non-profit research organisation, for sustainable aquaculture operations through improved technology and farming systems.