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AfDB approves $310 mn package to boost MSME, women-led agribusiness financing in South Africa
17-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $310 million financial package for FirstRand Bank, one of Africa’s largest financial institutions, to expand access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across South Africa, with a strong emphasis on women-led businesses and agribusinesses.
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Rallis India launches NuCode for soil, plant health
14-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India unveils NuCode, a new science-led biologicals brand offering bio-fertilisers, bio-stimulants and bio-pesticides to advance sustainable farming.
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Mahindra sells 72,071 tractors during October 2025, registering 12% growth
02-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Business (FEB), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for October 2025.
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AfDB gets $14 mn under GAFSP to unlock private capital for smallholders
27-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has received the first funding allocation worth USD 14 million under the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program’s (GAFSP) newly launched private sector financing window.
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Queensland researchers pioneer space farming for future missions
10-Sep-2025 - 0 Comments.
UniSQ-led project in Queensland develops AI-powered plant monitoring to grow crops in space, opening new avenues for sustainable food systems on Earth and beyond.
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Swaraj Tractors rolls out 25 lakh units, marks milestone in farm mechanisation
29-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors, part of Mahindra Group, achieves 25 lakh production milestone, highlighting its deep bond with Indian farmers and role in farm mechanisation.
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India, South Africa hold 5th Joint Working Group meet on agriculture
27-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
India and South Africa held the 5th Joint Working Group meeting on agriculture, focusing on research, capacity building, climate resilience, and digital innovation.
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Wastelink raises INR 27 cr from Avaana Capital for sustainable feed
26-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
Wastelink secures ₹27 crore from Avaana Capital to expand upcycled animal feed solutions, ensuring stable nutrition, price resilience, and sustainable food systems.
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RPG Group to invest $1.6 mn in Andhra climate-resilient farming project
13-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
Asvata Climate Solutions of RPG Group partners with Equilibrium to scale regenerative agriculture in Andhra Pradesh, benefiting 10,000 smallholder farmers and restoring 8,000 hectares
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AfDB approves $30.25M for climate resilience, agriculture protection in Benin
28-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a financing package worth $30.25 million for a climate protection and agricultural resilience programme in Benin, with a particular focus on smallholder farmers in the country’s drought-prone northern regions.
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Safex Chemicals opens new plant in Bharuch, Gujarat
19-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Safex Chemicals inaugurates its largest manufacturing facility in Bharuch to boost crop protection production, supply chain efficiency, and agri-innovation.
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Advanta Seeds appoints Rajan Gajaria as vice chairman
17-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Advanta Seeds (‘Advanta’), a global seed company and part of the UPL Group, announces the appointment of Rajan Gajaria as Vice Chairman of Advanta.
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India, Argentina expand agri ties at 2nd Joint Working Group meet
16-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
India and Argentina held their 2nd Joint Working Group meet to deepen cooperation in mechanisation, climate-resilient farming, genome tech & agri research.
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FAO urges Asia, Africa to embrace innovation, branding in farming
16-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
FAO urges Africa and Asia to embrace innovation and product branding to transform agrifood systems and promote sustainable rural livelihoods.
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Bayer expands global pact with M2i Group for pheromone solutions
14-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Bayer strengthens global biological crop protection strategy by extending partnership with M2i Group to distribute pheromone-based solutions across Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the US.
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Farmer engagement vital to water recharge projects: NU study finds
08-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
A Nagaland University study highlights that aquifer recharge projects succeed only when local farmers are involved in managing and maintaining recharge systems.
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Agriculture can boost youth jobs, global GDP: FAO
05-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
FAO says boosting youth employment in agrifood systems could add 1.4% to global GDP, transform food security, and tackle climate risks.
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Centre to make J&K agri hub, says Chouhan at SKUAST-K
05-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Union Agriculture Minister Chouhan pledges to make J&K an agricultural and horticultural hub, announces Rs 150 crore clean plant centre at SKUAST-K convocation.
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews major agri development plans for J&K
04-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews key agriculture and rural development initiatives in Jammu & Kashmir, including clean plant centers, saffron labs, and infrastructure projects.
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SAIL trains Chhattisgarh farmers in millet cultivation
30-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
SAIL's Bhilai Steel Plant starts millet training in Chhattisgarh's Rowghat region to boost rural income, sustainability, and self-employment through CSR.
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IMD warns of heavy rain as monsoon intensifies in India
28-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall across India this week as multiple weather systems strengthen the monsoon. Stay alert for travel disruptions.
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Ethorka to set up ₹150 Cr ethanol plant in Varanasi
26-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Ethorka to build ₹150 crore ethanol plant in Varanasi, boosting green fuel goals and rural economy. 120 KLPD capacity, zero liquid discharge by mid-2026.
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US Opens $8.5 mn Texas base to combat deadly screwworm threat
25-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
USDA launches sterile fly facility in Texas to stop New World Screwworm spread from Mexico and protect livestock, wildlife, and food systems.
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IITs build AI tool to detect plant disease in real time
23-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
IIT researchers develop EdgePlantNet, an AI-powered, lightweight crop disease detection tool for real-time use on affordable edge devices.
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Monash scientists discover genetic key to climate-resilient ‘designer crops’
20-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Monash University scientists discover a decentralised plant temperature-sensing system, unlocking the potential for climate-resilient “designer crops” tailored to regional weather patterns.
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Innoterra names Avinash Kasinathan as Group Co-CEO
19-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Innoterra appoints Avinash Kasinathan as Group Co-CEO to scale India’s role in global agri-tech growth, digital supply chains, and sustainable farming.
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National Conference on Agri Stack charts India’s digital agriculture future
18-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
India's Ministry of Agriculture hosts the National Conference on Agri Stack, unveiling ₹6,000 crore in digital agri-funding, new farmer tools like DVCs, and AI innovations to modernize agriculture delivery systems.
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Odisha launches revival plan for forgotten traditional crops
18-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Odisha unveils five-year scheme to revive traditional crops and indigenous food systems across 25 blocks, benefiting 60,000 farmers.
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India, Ukraine hold first agri cooperation meeting
18-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
India and Ukraine hold their first Joint Working Group meeting on agriculture, focusing on tech transfer, knowledge sharing, and bilateral collaboration.
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Arya.ag appoints Priyanka Wadhera as Group CFO
05-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag appoints Priyanka Seth Wadhera as Group CFO to lead financial strategy, boost capital efficiency, and scale operations.
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IoT in Agriculture: Tackling common challenges to boost farm productivity
02-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
The agricultural sector is rapidly embracing digital transformation, with the Internet of Things (IoT) emerging as a key driver for modern farming practices worldwide. IoT applications—from soil sensors and drones to automated irrigation systems—are helping farmers monitor environmental conditions, track livestock health, and predict crop yields.
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Allana's IPA acquires Kwality Feeds in INR 300 Cr deal
31-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Indian Poultry Alliance acquires Kwality Animal Feeds for ₹300 crore. Allana Group plans ₹2,000 crore expansion across poultry operations.
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Safex Chemicals unveils high-tech agrochem plant in Gujarat
30-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Safex Chemicals, a top-tier specialty agrochemical manufacturer, has inaugurated its most advanced crop protection manufacturing facility in Bharuch, Gujarat.
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Louis Dreyfus Company inaugurates new glycerin refining plant in Indonesia
27-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) today announced the inauguration of its new glycerin refining plant and edible oil packaging line in Lampung, expanding existing activities in Indonesia in line with the Group’s strategic growth plans and continued commitment to the country.
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Copeland, Ecozen launch solar cold storage for Indian farms
22-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a significant move to enhance India's agricultural infrastructure, Copeland, a global leader in sustainable heating and cooling technologies, has partnered with agritech startup Ecozen to deploy solar-powered cold storage systems across rural India.
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World's first auxin sensor transforms plant monitoring
21-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a breakthrough that could redefine precision agriculture, researchers have developed the world’s first species-agnostic nanosensor capable of non-invasive, real-time detection of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA)—the primary form of auxin, a hormone essential to plant growth and stress response.
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CCMB study unveils how shape-shifting proteins aid science
09-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Scientists at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) have made a groundbreaking discovery in protein science, revealing that certain proteins can shift shapes to perform multiple functions—ushering in potential innovations across medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology.
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Stakeholder consultation charts roadmap to boost medicinal plant sector in India
08-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
A high-level Stakeholder Consultation was held on Monday at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, under the co-chairmanship of the Secretaries from the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) and the Ministry of AYUSH, to deliberate on the promotion of medicinal plant cultivation across India.
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Climate Change, Agriculture, Sustainability, Policy Dialogue
08-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
With climate change severely impacting India’s food systems, a high-level Regional Policy Dialogue on Climate Change & Its Impact on Agriculture will be held in Bhopal on May 10, 2025.
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AgriDex bets on stablecoins to transform $2.7 tn agricultural market
24-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
Despite being a $2.7 trillion global industry, agricultural trade’s supply chains are burdened with outdated systems, high fees, and slow settlement times. AgriDex, a blockchain-based platform, is looking to disrupt this space with a new payment solution that could streamline cross-border agricultural transactions, reduce costs, and bring more transparency to the industry.
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Farmers embrace stablecoins to beat banking hurdles and go global
21-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
Farmers across Africa and other emerging regions are increasingly adopting stablecoins to bypass outdated banking systems, lower transaction costs, and tap into global agricultural markets.
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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.
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SIDBI Venture Capital leads Series A round in superfood specialists Nourish You
05-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
Nourish You, India's leading superfoods and plant-based nutrition brand, successfully raised Rs 160 million as part of its Series A round, led by SIDBI Venture Capital.
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Cooper Corporation drives into agriculture with new tractor plant and NDC series launch
13-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.
Cooper Corporation, a prominent manufacturer of engines, engine components, and generators, has expanded its operations into the agricultural sector with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art tractor plant in Satara and the launch of its first tractor line, the Cooper Tractor NDC Series.
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Mahindra sells 22019 tractor in India during December 2024
06-Jan-2025 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for December 2024.
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Swaraj Tractors showcases diverse range of products at Krishithon Exhibition, Nashik
21-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors, one of India’s leading domestic tractor brands and a part of the Mahindra Group is set to showcase its top tractors and implements at the Krishithon Exhibition being held at Thakkers Dome, Near ABB Circle, Trimbak Road, Nashik, from November 21 to 25.
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment records Highest-Ever Tractor Sales of 64,326 Units in India during October 2024
08-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for October 2024. Domestic sales in October 2024 were at 64326 units, as against 49336 units during October 2023.
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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.
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AfDB grants $260 million loan to strengthen agricultural sector and value chains to Congo
20-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of $260.4 million to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help finance the Project to Support the Development of Value Chains as part of its backing for the Agriculture Transformation Programme (PADCV-PTA).
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Mahindra sells 45888 units during June 2024
06-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for June 2024.
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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.
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Mahindra launches lightweight 4WD tractor in Madhya Pradesh
25-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors, a part of the Mahindra Group and the world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume, recently launched its revolutionary light weight tractor, Mahindra OJA 2121 in Madhya Pradesh.
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African Development Bank, Ethiopia launch $94 MN project to boost Climate Resilient Wheat Value Chain Development
13-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the government of Ethiopia, in partnership with the Netherlands, fertilizer company OCP-Africa, and the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), have launched an ambitious project to transform Ethiopia from a wheat importer to a self-sufficient producer and exporter.
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector Sells 35237 Units in India during May 2024
01-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for May 2024.
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector Sells 35805 Units in India during April 2024
12-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for April 2024.
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Rallis India commissions new automated 8000 metric tonnes WSF plant in Maharashtra
09-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a Tata enterprise and a leading player in the Indian Agri inputs industry, announces the establishment of a new automatic 8000 metric tons Water-Soluble Fertiliser (WSF) plant in Akola, Maharashtra.
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Top 10 Most Expensive Mangoes in India
27-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
India, the undisputed land of mangoes, boasts hundreds of varieties, each with its unique flavor, aroma, and texture. But amidst this delightful abundance lies a select group – the crown jewels of the mango world – known for their exorbitant price tags and unmatched quality.
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Bamboo Farming in India: The Path to Green Prosperity
26-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
India’s agricultural tapestry is witnessing a sustainable revolution with the rise of bamboo farming. Known as ‘green gold,’ bamboo is not just a plant but a beacon of economic and environmental hope for Indian farmers.
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Mahindra Tractors crosses milestone by selling 40 lakh tractor units
19-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors, part of the Mahindra Group and the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, has achieved a milestone by selling the brands 40th Lakh tractor, inclusive of exports in March 2024.
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Mahindra Tractors sells 24276 units during March 2024
02-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for March 2024.
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Swaraj Tractors organizes 'Walk for More Equal World' at Sukhna lake
20-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors a part of Mahindra Group, organised 'Walk for More Equal World' at Sukhna Lake on Sunday morning. The event witnessed an enthusiastic participation of over 500 individuals including Swaraj employees and their families.
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Bayer launches Better School Program in partnership with BharatCares to promote STEM learning and innovation in rural schools
13-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Bayer, a global life sciences company with core strengths in agriculture and healthcare, today announced its collaboration with BharatCares, a social impact organization, to launch the ‘Better School Program’ at Adpodra Group Government Primary School in Himatnagar, Gujarat. Aimed at enhancing educational facilities and enabling experiential learning opportunities for the students in Himatnagar, the ‘Better School Program’ focuses on providing a foundational leap to economically challenged students and will benefit more than 850 students from grades 1st to 8th, across four schools.
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Mahindra unveils 6RO Paddy Walker transplanter in Tamil Nadu
12-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, and the world’s largest tractor manufacture by volume, has launched a new 6 row paddy transplanter called the Mahindra 6RO Paddy Walker in Tamil Nadu.
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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."
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment sells 20121 tractors during February 2024
03-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for February 2024. Domestic sales in February 2024 were at 20121 units, as against 24619 units during February 2023.
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Top 10 Agri-Drone Manufacturers in India: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Agriculture
20-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Agri-drone, drone manufacturers, India, sustainable agriculture, precision agriculture, Garuda Aerospace, Aarav Unmanned Systems, Dhaksha Unmanned Systems, IdeaForge, Thanos Technologies, General Aeronautics, Paras Aerospace, Skyroot Aerospace, Johnnette Technologies, Asteria Aerospace, Kisan series, AG-シリーズ, DH series, AGRI series, Syena series, Krishak series, Paras Agricopter series, Agnishi series, JX series, AgEagle series, spraying, mapping, crop health monitoring, intelligent spraying systems, real-time data analysis, weather-proof designs, payload capacity, flight time, user-friendly interface, cost-effective, efficient, durable, versatile, compact, autonomous flight, eco-friendly
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Mahindra Farm Equipment sells 22972 tractors in India during January 2024
03-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for January 2024.
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Swaraj Tractors bags Golden Peacock Award for Project Pani
22-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors, a rapidly growing tractor brand under the Mahindra Group, has earned a noteworthy distinction by securing the prestigious 'Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility' for the year 2023.
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Over 25,000 women farmers empowered: Kissandhan delivers INR 103 Cr micro-loan impact
21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a major boost for Indian agriculture, SohanLal Commodity Management (SLCM Group) has announced that its agri-focused NBFC, Kissandhan, has disbursed INR 103.74 crore under its women empowerment scheme since its launch in 2021.
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Swaraj revs up production of AI-Powered harvester at new Pithampur plant
21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Building on its rich legacy of introducing India’s first indigenously developed harvester, Swaraj Tractors, a division of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., recently launched its next generation Swaraj 8200 Smart Harvester for the Indian farmer.
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Kerala Milk federation ties up with Lulu Group, to sell products in Middle East
07-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known by its brand name Milma, signed an agreement with Lulu Group today for the sale of its dairy products through the retail major’s vast network of hypermarkets and malls in the Middle East.
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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.
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Know more about Millet crop in India
20-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Millets are a group of small-seeded grasses that are grown for their edible grain. They are a staple food for millions of people in Asia and Africa, and they are becoming increasingly popular in other parts of the world as well.
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector sells 42,034 tractors during September 2023
05-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for September 2023. Domestic sales in September 2023 were at 42,034 units, as against 47,100 units during September 2022.
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Mahindra Farm Division flags-off inaugural batch of workmen to Japan under technical intern training program
29-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Farm Division, part of Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector and India’s No.1 tractor brand, marked a significant milestone in its commitment to skill development and globalisation, by dispatching its first group of ten skilled workmen to Japan under Japan's Technical Intern Training Program (TITP).
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Namdhari Seeds unveils cutting-edge greenhouse for plant pathology, elevating Indian agriculture
22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Namdhari Seeds Pvt. Ltd. (NSPL), a leading player in the agricultural industry, has taken a significant leap towards elevating Indian agriculture with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art greenhouse facility. This cutting-edge greenhouse, covering an impressive 58,000 square feet, is dedicated to advancing Plant Pathology and Seed Health operations, reinforcing NSPL's commitment to providing world-class agricultural solutions to Indian farmers.
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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.
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Innovative solar MilkoChill units revolutionize dairy industry with instant chilling technology
20-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Prompt Group, a pioneering equipment and software solutions provider in the dairy supply chain, has introduced a groundbreaking innovation known as Solar MilkoChill units to bridge the gap in chilling infrastructure for enhanced milk quality and sustainability.
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Mahindra OJA set to transform farming in India with the launch of 7 revolutionary lightweight 4WD tractors
17-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors, the world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume and a subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in the realm of farming with the launch of its much-anticipated Mahindra OJA series of tractors.
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Swaraj Tractors launches new harvester, revolutionizing farming efficiency
09-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors, a distinguished tractor brand under the Mahindra Group, has unveiled its latest innovation, the 'Swaraj 8200 Wheel Harvester', designed to empower farmers with unparalleled efficiency and cutting-edge technology.
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LDC to expand downstream presence with glycerin refining plant in Indonesia
27-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) announced recently that it will expand its refining complex in Lampung, Indonesia, with the addition of glycerin refining capacity and edible oil packaging capabilities.
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Bioprime Agrisolutions unveils plant-associated microbes library in India
07-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Bioprime Agrisolutions, a pioneering startup in agricultural biotechnology, is proud to announce the launch of the Bionexus library, a first-of-its-kind and the largest collection of plant-associated microbes in India.
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment sells 43,364 units during June 2023
03-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group announced its tractor sales numbers for June 2023. Domestic sales in June 2023 were at 43,364 units, as against 39,825 units during June 2022.
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Sistema Bio unveils world's largest biogas plant manufacturing facility in Pune
15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Sistema Bio, a global social enterprise specializing in innovative biogas technology, today inaugurated the world's largest manufacturing facility for biogas plants in Pune, India.
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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.
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FPT Industrial to power new Holland TE6 Straddle tractor range
04-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
FPT Industrial, a brand of the Iveco Group dedicated to innovative mobility solutions, is powering the new and unique New Holland TE6 Straddle Tractor Range with its F36 Stage V engine.
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Tomar inaugurates Integrated Biological Control Laboratory in Hyderabad
04-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the Integrated Biological Control Laboratory (IBC Lab) at the National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM) in Hyderabad recently.
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Bennet and Bernard Group join hands with TERI to promote aquaculture
15-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
Bennet and Bernard Custom Homes Pvt. Ltd and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have entered an MoU to take up a first-of-its-kind R&D work to encourage and develop projects in the areas of aquaculture in Goa, India.
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SLCM Group rope in over 19,000 women entrepreneurs in agriculture under Kissandhan
12-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
In another major development, SLCM Group has announced that it has disbursed more than INR 84.80 Crore to over 19,000 women entrepreneurs till FY22-23 through Kissandhan's BC (Business Correspondent) Partnership Lending Programme'.
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UPL, Republic of Guyana partners to set up millets model farm
11-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
UPL, a leading provider of Sustainable Agriculture Solutions, announced a collaboration with the Republic of Guyana to establish a 200 acre ‘Millets Model Farm’. Jai Shroff, Group CEO of UPL group and Zulfikar Mustafa, Agriculture Minister of the Republic of Guyana, signed an MOU on 21 April, 2023 in Georgetown, Guyana with an aim to assess the adaptation of various millet varieties for growing and consuming in Guyana.
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Mahindra domestic tractor sales touches 35,398 units during April 2023
05-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for April 2023.
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KFL sights success in indigenous maize crop; first load reaches PSU’s plant
26-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a major breakthrough in agricultural practices, Kerala Feeds Limited (KFL) found success in its efforts to grow maize within Kerala as a major ingredient of its key product, as the PSU facilitated the production of five tonnes of the cereal which were brought in to its manufacturing unit from a farm 18 km away.
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Aavishkaar Capital invests INR 16 Crores in INI Farms
14-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
ESG First Fund, managed by Aavishkaar Capital (Aavishkaar), an Aavishkaar Group company and a global pioneer in taking an entrepreneurship-based approach to scaling businesses for impact, and set up in partnership with KfW, a German state-owned development bank, announced their first investment of INR 16 Crores (1.95 Million USD) from the ESG First Fund into INI Farms.
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment sale up by 30% to 24,619 units during February 2023
10-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for February 2023.
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Mahindra celebrates International Women's Day with the launch of #DeshkiShakti
08-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors, part of the Mahindra Group and the world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume, today celebrated International Women’s Day with the launch of a new digital film #DeshkiShakti.
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Bayer organises a national conference to raise awareness on Nematodes among farmers
10-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of agriculture and healthcare, recently organised the first-ever national conference on ‘Plant Parasitic Nematodes’ in Bengaluru.
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Mahindra records 14% increase in tractors sale during January 2023
01-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group announced that its tractor sales January 2023 was recorded at 27,626 units, as against 21,162 units during January 2022.
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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.
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment sells 29,180 tractors in November 2022
02-Dec-2022 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group has announced that it has sold its 29,180 units tractors in November 2022.
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Absolute along with DigiSafe launches Digifasal, first-of-its-kind insurance for farmers
28-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Absolute, a plant bioscience company in collaboration with DigiSafe has launched India’s first-of-its-kind Do-It-Yourself insurance marketplace – Digifasal.
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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.
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WAAREE to plant 10,000 trees to uplift rural livelihoods, boost environment conservation
23-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
WAAREE Group, India's largest solar panel manufacturer and exporter with a manufacturing capacity of 9GW, has initiated a plantation drive on the land of their farmer-beneficiaries in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat.
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Mahindra launches first dedicated farm machinery plant in Pithampur
21-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Farm Equipment Sector (FES), a part of the Mahindra Group, today formally inaugurated its first dedicated farm machinery plant (non-tractor) in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh.
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SLCM’s agri-financing arm Kissandhan on-boards more than 9600 women loan beneficiaries
15-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Kissandhan, India’s leading Multi Asset Agri Finance NBFC and a subsidiary of the SLCM Group, has on-boarded more than 9600 plus women loan beneficiaries through its BC (Business Correspondent) Partnership Lending Programme and disbursed more than 413.40 Million of loan to them.
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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.
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Roeslein Alternative receives a USD 80m grant to create a new climate-smart agriculture value chain
16-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) announced that it had received USD 80 million in federal funding for a five-year pilot project to create a value chain for climate-smart agriculture where farmers who plant prairie grasses and cover crops are compensated with environmental credits and receive income from renewable energy.
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Growhub Innovations announces joint project with Koufuku Group to enter Asean market
07-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
The GrowHub Innovations Company ("The GrowHub"), Asia Pacific's only Web3-enabled plug-and-play ecosystem builder for food traceability and carbon credits, and KOUFUKU GROUP, a Japanese food company with over 50 years of history, have signed an MoU partnership for a joint project on market penetration using The GrowHub's proprietary Web3 technology.
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Dhanuka Group launches 'India ka Pranam Har Kisan ke Naam' campaign
28-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.
Taking the message of Panch Pran of Amrit Kaal - Goal of developed India, to remove the trace of colonial mindset, take pride in our roots and to bringing unity and sense of duty among citizens, Agri-input major Dhanuka Group has launched a unique brand campaign 'India Ka Pranam Har Kisan Ke Naam' to mark the 42nd foundation day of the company.
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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.
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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.
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Azelis inaugurates state-of-the-art regional innovation center for food & nutrition in Singapore
20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, announces the opening of its Regional Innovation Center (RIC) for Food & Nutrition (F&N) in Singapore, further demonstrating the Group's commitment to continuously invest in its innovation capabilities.
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Prime Minister Modi inaugurates world's first nano urea plant by IFFCO
19-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the World's first Nano Urea Liquid plant by IFFCO at Kalol, Gujarat in an effort to provide farmers the means to boost productivity & help increase their income.
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UP, CHR. Hansen unveils bionutritional for crops
24-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
UPL, a global provider of sustainable agriculture solutions has announced the launch of Zoatin, a new biosolution that effectively facilitates plant uptake and utilisation of phosphorus to improve crop health and yield.
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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.
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Bayer sets up a 500 LPM capacity oxygen plant in the sambalpur district of Odisha
30-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition today launched an oxygen plant with 500 LPM capacity, at SDH Rairakhol in Sambalpur district of Odisha, as part of its CSR initiative focussing on strengthening healthcare facilities in rural and underserved parts of India.
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Anuvia Plant Nutrients raises USD 65.5m in series D funding led by Riverstone Holdings, Piva Capital
27-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Anuvia Plant Nutrients, a Winter Garden, FL-based company that makes sustainable field-ready fertilisers for the agriculture, turf, and lawncare industries, has raised USD 65.5m in Series D funding.
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Union agriculture minister launches integrated hi-tech online portals on export/import of agricultural commodities,pesticides registration
19-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar recently lauched two portals, one for the Computerized Registration of pesticide (CROP) and the other for Plant Quarantine Management System (PQMS).
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Indian banana , baby corn get market access in Canada
16-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
The negotiations between National Plant Protection Organisations of India and Canada on market access for Indian Banana and Baby corn resulted in Canadian market access for these commodities.
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Protein Industries Canada plans to grow plant-based food and ingredient ecosystem
11-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Protein Industries Canada recently announced a new project to grow the plant-based foods ecosystem in Atlantic Canada.
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Ghana receives a USD 60m climate smart agriculture fund from World Bank for smallholder farmers
25-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
World Bank approves USD 60m fund for climate-smart agriculture initiative that preserves soil, water, plant, animal and human health which would affect directly about two million Ghanaian smallholder farmers.
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DLL, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, MagNA to continue long standing partnership
11-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Global financial solutions provider DLL, a fully-owned subsidiary of Rabobank Group, announced yesterday that they will extend their long-standing U.S. joint venture with Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited (MMFSL).
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AgDevCo secures USD 90m of DFI funding to invest in African agribusinesses
04-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
AgDevCo, the specialist investor in early-stage African agribusinesses, recently announced a USD 90m package of new funding from the CDC Group (USD 50m), Norfund (USD 20m) and DFC (USD 20m) which will allow AgDevCo to continue to grow its investment activities in agriculture across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Rhiti Group, EST Global collaborate to provide new-age agriTech solutions
25-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Rhiti Group has announced collaboration with EST Global Inc., a leading FinTech company based in the Boston Cambridge MIT ecosystem working towards investing in FinTech solutions and bringing financial inclusion.
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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.
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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.
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Otipy appoints Amresh Kumar as Chief Product Officer
12-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Otipy, India’s first community group buying platform for fresh produce, today announced the appointment of Amresh Kumar as Chief Product Officer.
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Thai Union Public, R&B Food Supply, Avanti Group enters into strategic JV in India
31-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Thai Union Group PCL (Thai Union) announced the signing of a joint venture agreement with R&B Food Supply PCL (RBF) and Srinivasa Cystine Private Limited (SCPL) to launch a new company focused on serving high quality food ingredients to the Indian market, according to former press release.
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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).
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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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WayCool Foods raises US $117mn in Series D round of funding from World Bank, Gawa Capital
15-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
WayCool Foods, India's fastest growing Agri-commerce company, has raised USD 117 million in their Series D round which saw participation from new and existing investors such as - LightRock, LightBox, FMO, Lightsmith, World Bank Group’s- IFC, Redwood Equity Partners and Gawa Capital. WayCool Foods will use the fresh capital to accelerate and leverage deep tech and automation to enhance its efficiency multi-fold.
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NERL disburse INR 2000 CR worth of loans against eNWR
04-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
National E-Repository Limited (NERL), an NCDEX group company and a WDRA (Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority) regulated entity has facilitated loans worth more than INR 2000 crore against electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (eNWR).
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Modi Naturals forays into ethanol manufacturing, plans to invest INR 250 Cr
26-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.
In line with the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi’s vision & roadmap for the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) program with a target of 20 percent blending by 2025, Modi Naturals Limited has decided to establish an Ethanol Plant in the state of Chhattisgarh.
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Otipy to procure 10,000 tonnes of fruits and vegetables in 2022 from Haryana based FPOs
15-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.
Otipy, India’s fastest growing community group buying startup for fresh fruits and vegetables has announced partnership with Haryana government to procure 10,000 tonnes of fresh produce in 2022, from Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
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Agritech precision farming startup Samhitha raises $1.5MN in seed funding
02-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.
Samhitha Crop Care Clinics, an agritech start-up offering precision farming advisory, announced on December 1, 2021, that it has raised $1.5 million in a seed round led by TechStar Group, and participated by Quadrant Resource and angel investors.
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Amit Shah inaugurates Amul's milk powder, butter plants worth INR 415 Cr in Gandhinagar
30-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
India's Home and Co-operation minister Amit Shah has recently inaugurated AmulFed Dairy's new milk powder factory, butter manufacturing plant, poly film manufacturing plant, and an automated warehousing facility worth INR 415 crore in Gandhinagar.
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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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North Eastern states will become oil palm hub of the country, says Tomar
20-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
Keeping in view the vision of the Prime minister for holistic and balanced progress of North East, the conference began under the chairmanship of the Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar with the watering of the oil palm plant and showcasing of a film on oil palm plantation.
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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).
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Plant Protein Innovator Proeon raises INR 17.5 Crores in seed round
07-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.
Committed to building a sustainable and environment friendly food ecosystem, Pune based food ingredient start-up Proeon, has recently raised INR 17.5 Crores as seed capital.
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Agri Minister inaugurated refurbished gene bank at National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
19-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the world's second-largest refurbished state-of-the-art National Gene Bank at the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), Pusa, New Delhi.
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Corteva uses science based sustainable solutions to support rice growers against brown plant-hoppers
13-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Corteva Agriscience, the global agriculture company, uses science-based solutions to proactively manage brown plant hoppers (BPH) menace in paddy farming.
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Otipy appoints Pranit Arora as Senior Vice President - Growth and Marketing
28-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Otipy, India’s first community group buying platform for fresh produce, today announced the appointment of Pranit Arora as Senior Vice President - Growth and Marketing.
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Corteva Agriscience, 2030 Water Resources Group to transform 40,000 acres to direct seeded rice technique in Uttar Pradesh
25-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Corteva Agriscience, the global agriculture company, and the 2030 Water Resources Group (2030 WRG), hosted by the World Bank Group, signed a project to promote sustainable rice production in Uttar Pradesh.
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Agri Minister lays foundation stone of plant authority building
23-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar laid the foundation stone of the Plant Authority building at Pusa, New Delhi.
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Otipy raises USD $10.2 mn in Series A led by SIG, Omidyar
19-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Otipy, India’s community group buying platform for fresh produce, raised a Series A financing of USD $10.2 million (Rs 76 crores) led by SIG. Omidyar Network India, Innoven Capital and existing investors IPV (Inflection Point Ventures), Pravega, and FactorE also participated in the round.
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Amul wins a trademark case in Canada - Indeed, Utterly Butterly Delicious!
12-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Very recently, Amul has been successful in obtaining an order from the Federal Court, Canada for trademark violation. In this case, around January 2020, Amul learnt that group of fraudsters of Canada has blatantly copied the trade mark "AMUL" and the logo of "Amul – Taste of India", and created a fake Amul profile on LinkedIn platform which amounts to trade mark and copyright infringement.
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NSAI, FSII agrees on business framework on development of superior plant varieties by plant breeders
09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
The seed industry through National Seed Association of India (NSAI) and Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) has reached a consensus on commercialization of framework for new traits for development of superior plant varieties which will benefit the farmers.
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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.
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CIFA partners with WWF to develop farmers’ group with fish farming entrepreneurship
30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar, Odisha joins hands with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and a local NGO i.e., Bali Nature Life Society as technical partner for the novel initiative for developing livelihood through farmers’ collective initiated at Kumirmari, Gosaba, South 24 Pargana, Sundarbans, West Bengal recently.
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UPL launches new natural plant protection business unit
28-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070) crop protection company leading in sustainable agriculture products and solutions has announced that it has launched a new business unit under the name of ‘NPP’ – Natural Plant Protection.
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CCI approves acquisition of Zuari Agro Chemicals Goa plant by Paradeep Phosphates
25-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of the Zuarinagar plant of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited by Paradeep Phosphates Limited.
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Central Tuber Crops Research Institute secures patent for organic pesticide developed from tapioca leaves
18-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR - Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI) in Srekariyam has obtained a patent for an organic pesticide developed from the leaves of the tapioca plant.
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Aragen inks multi-year partnership with FMC Corporation, to accelerate agro-chemical pipeline
15-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Aragen Life Sciences (formerly, GVK BIO), a leading Contract Research and Development Organization (CRDO) has announced a strategic partnership with FMC Corporation, a global leader in innovative agricultural science, that provides solutions towards crop protection, plant health, and professional pest and turf management.
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RFCL gets cabinet approval to revive neem coated urea plant
10-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for extension of the applicability of New Investment Policy (NIP)-2012 read with its amendment dated 7 Oct 2014 for the Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL).
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Cadman Capital appoints specialist to drive growth of aquaculture expansion
08-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Cadman Capital Group, a privately-owned, independent private equity firm has announced the appointment of two new aquaculture hires as it continues to drive the growth of its aquaculture portfolio.
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NMPB and CSIR-NBRI sign MoU to promote cultivation, production of medicinal plants
06-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPS) and the National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI) signed an MoU for extending joint collaborative efforts to boost the cultivation and production of medicinal plants and herbs in India.
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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.
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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.
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Suntory Beverage & Food, Hitachi create IoT platform for precision traceability and digital transformation of factory management
01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd in cooperation with Group companies, and Hitachi has announced that they have created IoT platform to realize precision traceability, and the digital transformation of factory management and work styles at the new operational pant.
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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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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.
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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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Barry Callebaut opens its new chocolate factory in Maharashtra
11-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Barry Callebaut Group, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, announced the official opening of its new chocolate and compound manufacturing facility, located in Baramati, Maharashtra state.
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Yuktix launches early warning system for plant diseases in Karnataka
11-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Yuktix a provider of data intelligence tools for agriculture has launched its plant disease forecast platform, Yuktix GidaBits for the farmers in Karnataka state.
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Mahindra launches Krish-e champion awards
06-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector, India’s leading tractor manufacturer and part of the USD 19.4 billion Mahindra Group announced the winners of the inaugural Krish-e Champion Awards on 30 January 2021.
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SIETZ inaugurates manufacturing plant for SOILTECH brand agricultural implements
30-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
SIETZ technologies India Pvt Ltd, today commenced operations at its newly upgraded manufacturing plant at Prithla Industrial Area in Haryana expanding its capacity to manufacture wider range of its farm implement portfolio under SOILTECH brand.
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Govt relaxes conditions for onions imports to counter high market prices
19-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
In the light of public concern over high prices of onion in the market, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has decided to extend the relaxation from the condition of fumigation and additional declaration on Phytosanitary Certificate as per the Plant Quarantine Order, 2003, for imports up to 31 January 2021. The relaxation will be subject to certain conditions.
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Trouw Nutrition opens animal feed plant in India
16-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Trouw Nutrition, the animal nutrition division of Dutch global company Nutreco has opened its technologically advanced, first-of-a-kind greenfield project in Jadcherla (Hyderabad), India.
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Mahindra’s tractor plant at Zaheerabad in Telangana to be hub for new K2 tractor series
17-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), a part of the Mahindra Group has today announced that it will manufacture a new tractor series called the K2, exclusively at the company’s tractor manufacturing facility at Zaheerabad in the state of Telangana.
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Swaraj tractors launches new brand campaign through Josh manifesto
11-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors, a part of the USD 19.4 billion Mahindra Group today launched a new brand campaign ‘Josh Ka Raaz Mera Swaraj’ to communicate how Swaraj tractors fuel the passion in its customers as true companions in their farmlands.
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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.
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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.
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Government statement on cropping patterns
20-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
National Food Security Mission, NFSM, Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture, MIDH, State Agricultural Universities, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, ICAR, ICAR-Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Modipuram, Agro Climatic Zonal Conferences, Agricultural Universities, KVKs, cropping systems, AICRP-Integrated Farming Systems, farmers
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Gene editing as the next-gen plant breeding tool for breeders
18-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
The basis of plant breeding is the availability of trait variation and diversity in different crops, that can be brought together into a variety or hybrid with multiple superior qualities or characteristics.
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Alliance for Agri Innovation urges govt to allow Bt Brinjal trials in India
16-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Alliance for Agri Innovation (AAI), a special interest group of Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) urges the Central and State Governments to allow field trials of Bt Brinjal in India.
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Cargill opens new cattle supplement plant Maharashtra with an investment of INR 122 cr
09-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to address milk productivity in cattle’s across India, Cargill has opened a high-pressure hydrogenation plant in Kurkumbh, Maharashtra to manufacture superior bypass fat, a health and nutrition supplement for dairy cattle.
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LPU’s agriculture student bags biggest scholarship worth INR 1.3 crore from Australian National University
24-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
In a first for agriculture education in India, Sumant Bindal, an M.Sc. Agriculture (Genetics & Plant Breeding) student of Lovely Professional University (LPU), has bagged a fully-paid scholarship worth INR 1.3 crore from Australian National University (ANU).
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Alliance for Agri Innovation celebrates 25 years of growing GM crops
22-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Alliance for Agri Innovation (AAI), a special interest group of Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) celebrates 25 years of planting biotech crops globally.
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National Medicinal Plants Board sign MoU with ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
07-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) under Ministry of AYUSH has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) under Department of Agricultural Research and Education on 6 July 2020.
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Sadananda Gowda reviews progress of Talcher Fertilizers project
24-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of chemicals and fertilizers DV Sadananda Gowda took stock of the progress of Talcher Fertilisers Limited (TFL). The plant is developing a urea unit of 12.7 lakh metric tonnes per annum capacity at Talcher, Odisha.
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Indian researchers find a new possibility to improve rice productivity
27-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
In a new study, researchers from the Department of Biotechnology’s National Institute of Plant Genome Research (DBT-NIPGR), ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), ICAR-National Rice Research Institute (ICAR-NRRI), Cuttack and University of Delhi South Campus (UDSC), have identified a region in the genome of rice, which seems to have the potential for improving productivity.
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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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Japanese firm Kubota Corporation acquires 10% stakes in Escorts Group
04-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to create one of the largest Indo-Japan agriculture collaboration aligned to make In India, Kubota Corporation will acquire 10% equity stake, on a post capital reduction basis, in Escorts Group, India's second largest tractor manufacturer.
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Indian cricketer invest in Mahindra backed MeraKisan
11-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
MeraKisan Private Ltd., a part of the USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group, and a prominent player in the organic agri business market, with a focus on avant-garde organic food supply chains, today announced its partnership with Ajinkya Rahane, Vice-Captain of the Indian Test Cricket team.
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Swaraj Tractors recognizes heroes of Indian Agriculture with innovation awards
24-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors, a part of USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group announced the winners of Swaraj Innovation Awards 2020 at an Agriculture Conclave held in New Delhi today. The awards were bestowed upon farmers and institutions, recognizing noteworthy contributions made by them in the field of agriculture.
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ICAR signs MoU with NABARD for up-scaling various technologies, innovative farmer models
28-Dec-2019 - 0 Comments.
With a view to promote sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient farming systems, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Board of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
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Anmol Feeds sets up livestock feed unit in Jammu
26-Aug-2019 - 0 Comments.
Looking at the immense opportunity for animal feed in Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal based feed manufacturer, Anmol Feeds has set up a new 70,000 tonnes per annum feed plant
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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
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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
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International Tractors launches Tiger series tractor models
12-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.
India’s one of the fastest growing tractor brand, International Tractors Limited which has built the largest integrated tractor manufacturing plant launched Tiger Series – Next Generation Technology Tractors, Designed in Europe
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DuPont Nutrition launches plant-based sausages, burger patties
21-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences announces the debut of naturally sourced GRINDSTED PLANT-TEX egg white replacement system for plant-based meat alternatives, suitable for anyone wanting to reduce their consumption of meat, and able to obtain a vegan claim.
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Escorts-Kubota JV to make tractors in Faridabad
13-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.
Escorts and Kubota Corporation laid the foundation stone for Escorts Kubota India’s manufacturing plant on Escorts land in Faridabad. Marking the formal beginning of the project, the ceremony was attended by the management teams of both companies.
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BASF sign MoU with Adani to evaluate investment in acrylics value chain in Mundra
17-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
BASF SE, headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany and Adani Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the eve of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2019, to evaluate a major joint investment in the acrylics value chain
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SLCM Group bags Best Innovative Technology Initiative award for AGRI REACH
27-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading agri services solutions provider with operations across India & Myanmar, has been conferred with ‘ET Now Stars of Industry Awards - For Excellence in Learning & Development’ 2018 in the ‘Best Innovative Technology Initiative’ category.
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Young fisherwomen take empowerment classes from CMFRI
26-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
A group of young women from fishing community in Ernakulam district has learnt a plethora of lessons to realise their dreams, including securing a profession matching their tastes.
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SLCM agri financing arm raises INR 29 Crores through Symbiotics Group
25-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
Delhi based Agri Logistics group Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM)’s NBFC arm Kissandhan has today announced the raising of INR 29 Crores through an issue of non-convertible debentures that were subscribed by AAV Sarl, an affiliate of global impact investment company Symbiotics Group
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AgraME: Agthia partners with Trouw Nutrition Hifeed to enhance animal performance
07-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.
Agthia Group PJSC, one of the UAE’s leading food and beverage company has announce that it has entered into an innovation & technology partnership agreement with Trouw Nutrition Hifeed, a Nutreco Company which is the global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed
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Cargill opens first dedicated fish feed plant in India
01-Feb-2018 - 0 Comments.
Fish farmers in India have increased access to high-quality feed this year, as Cargill opens its first feed mill dedicated to fish species in the country
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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
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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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SLCM Group bags CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2017
25-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading agri services solutions provider having operations across India & Myanmar, has been conferred with CII Industrial Innovation Award 2017 at the 7th Industrial Innovation Summit presented by Niti Aayog & organized by Confederation of Indian Industry
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New label-friendly stabilizer supports natural, healthy image of plant-based beverages
07-Jun-2017 - 0 Comments.
DuPont Nutrition & Health (DuPont) announces that it has made it easier for beverage manufacturers to produce stable soy, almond and other plant-based drinks with a refreshing texture and a clean label.
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SLCM bags Global Logistics Excellence Award
19-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading Agri-logistics solutions Group, has been conferred with “Global Logistics Excellence Award” for “Supply Chain Disruptor Icon of the Year” for its disruption in the agri sector
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BASF’s biggest Asia Pacific R&D innovation campus inaugurated in India
03-Mar-2017 - 0 Comments.
BASF Group has inaugurated its new Innovation Campus Asia Pacific, located in Mumbai, India.
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Indian Council of Forestry Research develop high-yielding plant species varieties
27-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Three institutes of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun, have developed 20 high-yielding varieties of plant species
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Haymarket Media Group forms joint venture with Comexposium
17-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Haymarket Media Group today announces a new joint venture with Comexposium, one of the world’s leading event organisers.
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Phytogenic feed additives in the spotlight at EuroTier 2016
25-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
Plant-based feed additives have been proven safe and effective to enhance animal production while meeting consumer demands.
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Kribhco to set up fertilizer plant with Morocco firm
22-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
India’s fertiliser co-operative, Kribhco has announced that they are entering into a 50:50 joint venture to develop a large-scale greenfield NPK fertilizer plant in Krishnapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Freshman Valley initiate CSR in Bahjoi
14-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Understanding its responsibility towards the society, Uttar Pradesh based dairy plant, Freshmen Valley has organized CSR activity near its plant in Bahjoi, Sambhal district.
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Cargill opens cattle feed plant in India
07-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
US based global food giant, Cargill has announced that it has opened a new cattle feed plant in Bathinda, Punjab.
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Creamline Dairy setting up new dairy plant in Vishakapatnam
05-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to expand its reach across India, Creamline Dairy, a subsidiary of Godrej Agrovet is setting up new dairy plant in Vishakapatnam.
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Drip irrigation promoted under Per Drop More Crop Agri Irrigation Scheme
12-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of state for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Parshottam Rupala in the lower house of parliament said that drip and sprinkler irrigation systems are being promoted under “Per Drop More Crop” component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) {erstwhile scheme on Micro Irrigation has been subsumed under PMKSY since 1st July, 2015}.
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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.
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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.







