Mahindra Tractors signs MoU with Punjab National Bank to strengthen dealer finance solutions

25-Dec-2024 - 0 Comments.

Mahindra Tractors, a part of the Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab National Bank (PNB) to provide Channel Finance solutions to its dealers.

AfDF invest $99 million for development of rice cultivation value chains in West Africa

27-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved initial funding of $99.16 million to develop regional rice cultivation value chains as part of the Regional West Africa Rice Development project.  

OPEC Fund Breaks New Ground with Sustainability-Linked Loan to Boost African Agriculture

25-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.

The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) is stepping into innovative territory with its first-ever sustainability-linked loan.

One crore farmers to be brought in natural farming in the next two years

23-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

As part of measures to enhance productivity and resilience in Agriculture, Union Budget 2024-25 has announced several measures including thrust on agriculture research, promotion of natural farming and national cooperation policy.

NABARD announces Agri SURE fund of INR 750 Cr in Mumbai

15-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) held a prelaunch stakeholder meet to announce the ‘Agri-SURE’ fund, an Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises.

African Development Fund approves $10 million to scale up nutrition project

22-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved an additional $10 million from the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) to implement activities and scale up the impact of the Smallholder Agriculture Development for Food and Nutrition Security project in Liberia.

NDDB, TERI and SRDI inks MoU to improve rural livelihoods

20-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Suzuki R&D Center India Pvt. Ltd (SRDI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collectively advance initiatives in renewable energy, circular economy, rural development and waste management.

CMFRI inks pact with INCOIS for boosting research on oceanography, fisheries management

14-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

Strengthening efforts for the sustainable utilisation of India’s marine fisheries, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) to collaborate on various research initiatives, including improved fishing advisories.

NABARD Issues Statement to Dispel Misinformation Regarding ‘Dairy Loan Yojana’

17-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) issues a statement to address the recent misinformation circulating about the NABARD Dairy Loan Yojana.

India's Top 10 Potato Producing States in 2023

10-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

The humble potato, a versatile and nutritious crop, reigns supreme on Indian dinner tables. From fries to curries, its presence is undeniable. But where exactly are these spuds grown? Let's delve into the top 10 potato-producing states in India for 2023, exploring their contribution to the national potato basket.

Ecuador takes lead in sustainable shrimp larvae production with launch of Scale Up Programme

11-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) and the National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) officially launched the Scale Up Programme for Shrimp Hatcheries on 28 February 2024 in Salinas, as part of the AquaExpo Santa Elena event. 

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."

NABARD, National Rural Livelihood Mission MoU to benefit women SHGs

28-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

Marking a strategic alliance to benefit rural women SHGs, NABARD and the National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the Ministry of Rural Development, GoI inked a landmark MoU on 27 February 2024 in NABARD’s Head Office, Mumbai.

India gears up to adopt National Plan of Action for Conservation of Sharks 

20-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

India is poised to adopt the National Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sharks (NPOA). A consultative meeting held here on Monday gathered crucial feedback from stakeholders, including scientists, conservationists, government officials, and environmentalists, paving the way for the plan's implementation.

Top 10 Wheat Producing States in India

20-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

Explore the top 10 wheat producing states in India, from the fertile plains of Uttar Pradesh to the diverse agricultural landscapes of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Discover their contributions to national food security, the challenges they face, and the future of wheat production in India.

NCDEX launches Centre of Excellence for Commodity Markets in Anand

05-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

Premier Commodity Exchange, National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) and The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) launched today, Shri Tribhuvandas Patel Centre of Excellence for Commodity Markets' in Anand, Gujarat.

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

15-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.

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

Climate hope grows: NABARD and ADB team up to shield Indian farms, rural communities

21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.

In a major win for India's climate resilience, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have joined forces to safeguard the country's agriculture, natural resources, and rural development sectors.

IN-SPACe, ISRO and AICTE join hands to organise innovative training on use of space technology for agriculture sector

21-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has organised an innovative ‘Train the Trainers’ short-term program in the use of space technologies in the agriculture sector.

Private sector can play a critical role in precision farming In India, says NITI Aayog's member Ramesh Chand

11-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.

"When we talk about our picture, we can proudly say that India's diversity is its strength. Farmers form a significant part of this diversity", stated Prof. Ramesh Chand Member, NITI Aayog at the National Conference on 'Enhancing Agricultural Productivity: Integration of Improved Inputs, Technology & Mechanization.'  

Agri fintech KIVI closes seed round, positions to serve the farmgate ecosystem with credit, commerce and distribution

13-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Agri-fintech startup KiVi, operated by Agrosperity Tech Solutions Private Limited, announces the conclusion of its seed round of Rs 15 crore led by Caspian Leap for Agriculture Fund, Piper Serica Angel Fund, YAN Angel Fund, Impact Innovators and Entrepreneurs Foundation, among others. KiVi is incubated at IIT Madras Research Park and stands for kisan vikas - farmer development.

India announces establishment of National Turmeric Board

05-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Government of India recently notified the constitution of the National Turmeric Board. The National Turmeric Board will focus on the development and growth of turmeric and turmeric products in the country.

28 new mandis integrated into e-NAM platform to strengthen agricultural trade

25-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

Manoj Ahuja, Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, announced significant developments in India's agricultural trading landscape during a recent address. He revealed that as of August 31, 2023, a total of 1,361 Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) were integrated into the Electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) across 23 states and 4 union territories.

ERGOS raises $10 Million in Series B round led by Aber Nordic, Aavishkaar Capital, and Chiratae Ventures

22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

Indian agritech firm ERGOS has secured $10 million in funding as part of its Series B round, with leading contributions from Aber Nordic, Aavishkaar Capital, and Chiratae Ventures, along with existing investor Trifecta Venture Debt Fund.

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.

NABARD emphasises on agri-fintech innovations for taking rural and agri-economy forward  

11-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) took center stage at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF), held from September 5th to September 7th, 2023 in Mumbai. NABARD highlighted its ground-breaking work to integrate digital financial services with rural and agri-economy.

NABARD celebrates ideas for a sustainable agri-landscape with the National AgriFunds Hackathon 2023

08-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) organised a month-long hackathon to stimulate young minds to develop innovative solutions for financial inclusion in rural areas.

Indian dairy sector to create 10 million jobs by 2025

01-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Indian dairy sector is set to create 10 million jobs by 2025, according to a report by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The report said that the growth of the sector will be driven by rising demand and government support.

NCDEX partners with Skymet Weather Services to enhance understanding of climate impact on agri commodities

17-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd. (NCDEX), India's premier Commodity Exchange, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Skymet Weather Services, a renowned authority in weather analytics.

Namdhari Seeds bags NABL accreditation for seed health testing

07-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.

Namdhari Seeds Pvt. Ltd (NSPL), a prominent leader in the seed industry, is delighted to announce that its cutting-edge laboratories based in Bangalore have been awarded NABL Accreditation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by the National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories (NABL).

Valamjibhai Humbal appointed as Board Member of National Cooperative Organics Limited

27-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.

Valamjibhai Humbal, Vice Chairman of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (AMUL), has been appointed as a board member of the newly formed National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL).

Omnivore closes $150MN fund to invest in agritech startups that address climate change

27-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.

Omnivore, an impact venture capital firm focused on agriculture and food, announced today that it has closed its third fund at $150 million. The fund, which was oversubscribed, will invest in early-stage agritech startups and MSMEs in India.

Assam signs MoU with Caspian Impact Investment Adviser to launch an SME Investment Fund for agricultural growth

27-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Government of Assam, through the Assam Rural Infrastructure and Agricultural Services (ARIAS) Society, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Caspian Impact Investment Adviser (Caspian Equity) to establish an investment fund aimed at enhancing agricultural growth and employment opportunities in the state.

Indian Agricultural Research Institute tops NIRF ranking for agriculture sciences

06-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has topped the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking for Agriculture Sciences for the year 2023.

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.

NDDB calls meet of heads of Co-op Dairy federations to sort out cross-border milk sale issue

12-May-2023 - 0 Comments.

National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) will be holding a meeting of Chairman and Managing Directors of co-operative dairy federations of the country this month to sort out the sensitive issue of cross-border marketing of liquid milk.

NCDEX launches Isabgol seed futures contract

19-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd. (NCDEX), India’s leading Commodity Exchange, today launched Futures contracts in Isabgol Seed for trading.

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.

ICAR, World Bank conference calls for creating a blended learning ecosystem in agriculture

23-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

The International Conference on Blended Learning Ecosystem for Higher Education in Agriculture 2023, hosted jointly by The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the World Bank from March 21-23 as a part of the National Agricultural Higher Education Project’s (NAHEP) Resilient Agricultural Education System (RAES) development initiative has more than ten academic partners from around the world representing over ten countries deliberating  on the best strategies in blended teaching and learning in agricultural education.

One Week One Lab: CSIR-NIIST plans series of high-profile seminars on live topics

09-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

Top scientists, technocrats and administrators from major institutions across the country will attend a series of seminars during March 13-18 at the CSIR-National Institute of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) here in a bid to explore ways of effectively leveraging the fruits of scientific and technological research yielded by the national institution for the wellbeing of the society.

Fasal introduces national procurement network to revamp horticulture value chain

01-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

Fasal, India's earliest sustainable horticulture farm network company and the one-stop-shop for horticulturalists, today announced expansion into the farming output business with the launch of 'Fasal Fresh'.

AVPL joins hands with UPL Sustainable Agriculture Solutions, to skill 50,000 Agri entrepreneurs

01-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

AITMC Ventures Private Limited (AVPL), a leading training partner with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) across India joins hands with UPL SAS, a leading sustainable agriculture solution provider.

NCAER releases report on how to make India a global powerhouse in farm machinery

27-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.

The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) is one of India’s premier economic policy research think tanks latest report on the “Making India a Global Powerhouse in Farm Machinery Industry” was released by Mrs. Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare at Krishi Bhawan on recently.

Millet is the ideal food for keeping diseases at bay, says food processing minister Prahlad Singh Patel

13-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.

Today the food that the world once dismissed as food for the poor and birds are now being used for health purposes. That’s why the year 2023 has been designated as the International Millet Year”,  Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State for Ministry of Food Processing Industry and Jal Shakti said at the national conference organized by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) recently.

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.

National Milk Day: Public can view processes at Milma’s TVM dairy

22-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

Trivandrum Regional Cooperative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma has made arrangements for the public to view various processes at its Thiruvananthapuram Dairy in the city on November 25 and 26 as part of the National Milk Day celebrations.

Arya.ag invests in computer vision-focused SaaS start-up, Assert AI’s latest USD 2 million fundraising round

09-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, India's largest & only profitable integrated grain commerce platform, has announced a strategic investment in computer vision-focused SaaS startup Assert AI. The development is part of Assert AI's latest fund-raise amounting to USD 2 million and involved participation from Prashant Purker, Ex- MD & CEO of ICICI Venture, in his personal capacity. 

BioPrime Agrisolutions raises INR 9 Crore in a Pre-Series A round led by Inflexor Ventures

25-Oct-2022 - 0 Comments.

Tech-focused VC fund, Inflexor Ventures, leads the Pre-Series A round of INR 9 Crore in Agbiotech startup, BioPrime Agrisolutions (BioPrime).

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.

Proveye receives funding from the European Space Agency worth USD 225k

14-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Proveye, an Irish AgTech business that invented the use of digital image data for agricultural and environmental protection, USD 225,000 through the ARTES 4.0 Downstream Applications Demonstration Fund.

Agri-Insurtech startup IBISA raises seed funding from Ankur Capital

16-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agri insurtech startup IBISA announced that Ankur Capital, an India-based leading early-stage venture capital fund focused on transformative technologies in deeptech and climate tech has joined its seed round.

CMFRI wins national recognition; bags two ICAR Awards

15-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has won national recognition with the institute bagging two national-level awards instituted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

Unprecedented work done in agriculture sector during 8 years of Modi government, says Tomar

05-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the national seminar at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour recently.

Agriculture Minister visits National Mithun Research Center, farm in Nagaland

05-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar visited the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, ICAR’s National Research Center on Mithun and a pineapple farm on the first day of his visit to Nagaland.

Agri minister inaugurates centenary year celebrations of National Dairy Research Institute

03-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated the centenary year celebrations of the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal (Haryana).

Agri minister launches animal vaccine and kits developed by the ICAR-NRC on Equines

20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched Animal Vaccine and other Diagnostic Kits developed by the ICAR-National Research Centre on Equines, Hisar, Haryana during a function recently.

NABARD appoints Ambuja Cement Foundation to execute a watershed development project in Himachal Pradesh

05-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF) joins hands with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for the implementation of Watershed Development projects in Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh.

Promotion of crop diversification by government

25-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

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

Promotion of crop diversification by government

25-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

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

National conference of cluster based business organisations (CBBOs) under central sector scheme of formation and promotion of 10,000 FPOs held

22-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

The role of Cluster Based Business Organisations (CBBOs) should be to strengthen Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) so that farmers seek them out. FPO is not merely a company, it is a collective for the benefit of farmers.

Union agriculture minister inaugurates national conference on agriculture- kharif campaign - 2022

20-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Union Agriculture Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2022-23 recently at NASC Complex, New Delhi. The Minister expressed satisfaction that that as per 2nd Advance Estimates (2021-22), total food grains production in the country is estimated at 3160 lakh tonnes which will be an all time record. 

Union agriculture minister inaugurates comprehensive training program

18-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated the online training program for master trainers on natural farming, organized by the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad.

Ananthapur banana cluster and horticulture cluster development programme reviewed

18-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, visited the Karnapudiki Village of Narpala Mandal in Ananthapur District to review the Horticulture Cluster Development Programme (HCDP) of National Horticulture Board.

Govt sanctions INR 12831 crore under National Agriculture Infra Financing Facility

18-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

As on 28 March 2022, INR 663.9 crore have been sanctioned in Rajasthan for 824 projects and out of which INR 390.5 crore have been disbursed for 552 projects.

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.

Omnivore announces launch of new USD 130m venture fund focusing on agritech, climate sustainability

12-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Omnivore, India's leading agritech venture capital firm, recently announced the launch of its third fund, with a target corpus of USD 130m (INR 1000 crore).

ICAR led NARS developed 1956 high yielding varieties of 80 field crops since 2014

07-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) led National Agricultural Research System (NARS) has developed 1956 high yielding varieties/hybrids of 80 field crops since 2014 which include 173 less water requiring varieties/hybrids of cereals (94), oilseeds (14), pulses (25), fiber crops (8), forages (12) and sugarcane (20).

Tomar inaugurates comprehensive training program for natural farming

06-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the online training program for master trainers on natural farming, organized by the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad.

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.

Apollo Agriculture secures USD 40m from Softbank, Chan Zuckerberg

22-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Apollo Agriculture, a Kenya-based technology company that offers market access and financial services to farmers, secured USD 40m in funding from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 which former will use the funds for expansion of its business.

Agritech Nakhla secures finance from Euphrates Ventures

17-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Nakhla, an Iraqi-based Agri-tech social enterprise, has received a six-figure investment from Euphrates Ventures, an Iraq-focused venture fund. The investment was facilitated by the Iraqi Angel Investors Network and marks the first investment round completed by an Iraqi Agri-tech startup.

Cropin wins Climate Innovation Challenge; deploys robust climate-resilient solutions

08-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Cropin, a global provider of agri-ecosystem intelligence, was recently named one of the winners of the Climate Innovation Challenge (CIC) grant, which is a sub-program of the Program for Asia Resilience to Climate Change, a trust fund administered by the World Bank and funded by the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Ninjacart launches $25 MN agri seed fund

04-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Ninjacart, India's leading agri-platform which leverages technology to organize the agriculture ecosystem, launches an Agri Seed Fund, a $25 million fund to support emerging and new-age startups in the agriculture sector.

AgriAku Indonesian agritech raised USD 6m from Go Ventures in pre-Series A funding

04-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Jakarta's AgriAku, a B2B marketplace for farmers, announced that it has raised USD 6m in pre-Series A funding. Go Ventures led the round, which also saw participation from MDI Arise, MDI Centauri, Mercy Corps Social Venture Fund, and angel investors.

NIFA invests over USD 15m in agricultural economics, rural communities

03-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced an investment of over USD 15m to support building new and better markets for U.S. agriculture and rural communities.

Saudi's NFDP seeks USD 4bn investment in aquaculture

01-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Saudi Arabia's National Fisheries Development Program (NFDP) official reaffirmed plans to attract over USD 4bn in foreign and local investment to the country's aquaculture sector.

Department of Agriculture invites investors to venture into fish aquaculture

28-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is encouraging investors to venture into large-scale production in aquaculture in support of the Comprehensive National Fisheries Industry Development Plan (CNFIDP), a five-year comprehensive framework for promoting the optimal development and long-term sustainability of the fisheries sector.

Krishify startup in agritech receives USD 6.2m in pre-series A round from Omnivore

25-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Krihify, an agricultural tech platform, has raised USD 6.2m in a pre-Series A round led by venture capital fund Omnivore. Existing investors Ankur Capital, Omidyar Network India, and Orios Venture Partners were also involved in the financing round.

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

25-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

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

Milma Chairman KS Mani elected director of NCDFI

24-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

K S Mani, Chairman, Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known popularly by its brand name Milma, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI), the apex body of dairy and edible oil cooperatives in the country.

Bayer inks partnership with Asian University for Women on agribusiness

24-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Asian University for Women (AUW) and Bayer AG have announced that Bayer will fund the university education of sixteen AUW students through the Bayer Scholarship Program.

USDA NIFA Invests USD 16m for undergraduate agriculture research and extension experiences

24-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced a USD 16m investment in agricultural education and workforce development for undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds.

NABARD expects to lend INR 6.13 lakh crore to priority sectors in Maharashtra during 2022-23

22-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) in its state focus paper on Monday has projected a potential credit outlay of INR 6.13 lakh crore to priority sectors in Maharashtra during 2022-23 against INR 5.95 lakh crore for 2021-22.

Indian government signs USD 115m loan agreement with World Bank for implementation of watershed projects

21-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Government of India, the State Governments of Karnataka and Odisha and the World Bank have signed a USD 115m (INR 869 crore) Programme (Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development Programme) that will help national and state institutions adopt improved watershed management practices to help increase farmers’ resilience to climate change, promote higher productivity and better incomes.

Govt converting rural haats into mini APMCs

15-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Physical infrastructure/ facilities under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) have been developed in 1351 village haats and is under development in 1632 number of village haats.

Implementation of Pradhan mantri kisan maan dhan yojna

12-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojna (PMKMY) is being implemented in order to provide social security net for the Small and Marginal Farmers (SMF) by way of pension. Under this scheme, provision has been made for payment of a minimum fixed pension of Rs. 3,000/- to the eligible small and marginal farmers, subject to certain exclusion clauses, on attaining the age of 60 years

Govt supplying quality seeds, fertilizers at reasonable price, says agri minister

10-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The primary responsibility for disaster management rests with the State Governments. The State Governments provide financial relief to the affected people in the wake of notified disasters from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), already placed at their disposal.

Creation of national agriculture disaster management scheme

09-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India has launched a flagship network project “National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)” aiming at strategic research on adaptation and mitigation, demonstration of technologies on farmers’ fields and creating awareness among farmers and other stakeholders.

Integration of E-MANDIS into E-NAM Platform

08-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Since 31st March 2018, 415 new mandis have been integrated on National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform. As on 31st December 2021, 1000 mandis of 18 States and 03 Union Territories have been integrated with e-NAM platform.

Govt efforts increase Zaid crops area from 29.71 lakh hectares to 80.46 lakh hectares, says Tomar

03-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Addressing the National conference on Agriculture for Summer Campaign 2021-22 today through video-conferencing, Union Agriculture Minister, Narendra Kumar Tomar said that summer crops not only provide extra income but also create employment opportunities in between Rabi and Kharif for the farmers thereby increasing crop intensity.

National Level conference on beekeeping held

03-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

National Bee Board (NBB) organized a National Conference on Beekeeping Sector in collaboration with National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED), Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) & National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) on 24 January 2022.

MoooFarm secures funding from Accel to assist small dairy farmers

02-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Dairytech startup MoooFarm has raised USD 2.4m in an initial funding round led by Accel India. Rockstart's AgriFood fund and Navus Ventures also took part in the funding round.

Stellapps wins National Startup Award 2021 in animal husbandry sector

22-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

Stellapps Technologies won the National Startup Award 2021 by #StartupIndia in the Animal Husbandry sector for its effort in digitizing the dairy sector in India.

Europe's Impact fund Huruma invests $11.6 MN in WayCool Foods

10-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

Europe's leading impact investing fund, Huruma, managed by GAWA Capital, announced its investment of $11.6 million in India's largest and fastest growing agri-commerce company – WayCool Foods.

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).

India agri ministry identified 10 globally popular exotic fruit crops, 10 indigenous fruit crops for promotion

17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar addressed a National Conference on “International Year of Fruits and Vegetables” organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations recently.

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

15-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.

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

NCDEX cautions market participants about unregulated trading platforms

09-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) has cautioned market participants that the Exchange has come to the notice that some unregulated internet-based platforms and websites are offering trading in certain unregulated derivative products called Contracts for Difference (CFD) and Binary Options.

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.

Cabinet approves implementation of National Mission on Oil Palm

19-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to launch a new Mission on Oil palm to be known as the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP).

NCDEX launches GUAREX, India’s first sectoral agri-index futures contract

16-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited, India’s leading commodity exchange, today launched the futures contract on NCDEX GUAREX, India’s first sectoral index in agri-commodities basket.

NCDEX's average daily turnover value posts 174% increase in July 2021

12-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited has posted an increase in average daily turnover value (ADTV) rising 174 percent year-on-year at INR 2,151 crore in July 2021.

NBHC enters into digital auctioning, trading of agri-commodities with Krishi Setu App

09-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Bulk Handling Corporation (NBHC) has announced the launch of its electronic application ‘Krishi Setu’, a one-stop solution in post-harvest agri value chain offering seamless user-experience & reduced operational inconveniences in trade execution, through end-to-end digitized processes.

Govt releases funding for APMCs under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund scheme

09-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

India government has launched the Central Sector Scheme of financing facility under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) to boost Agriculture Infrastructure relating to Post-Harvest Management (PHM) and Community Farming Assets in the country.

National Fisheries signs MoU with PNB to extend financial assistance

06-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) under Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India has entered into an MoU with Punjab National Bank, the premier Bank in the country, to extend financial assistance through the Bank.

Bel Brands announces partnership with Dairy Farmers Of America to pilot sustainable milk cooling program

05-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

Bel Brands USA is pleased to announce a new program in partnership with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) a national dairy cooperative of farm families to implement and measure sustainable cooling practices designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by cutting on-farm energy usage.

Sea6 Energy raises USD 9 million in funding for Ocean farming

22-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Bengaluru-based ocean farming startup Sea6 Energy has recently raised USD 9 million as a part of its Series B funding round led by Netherlands-based aquaculture fund Aqua-Spark. Silverstrand Capital a Singapore-based company also participated as a part of this round.

NCDEX records INR 1945 crore ADTV during June 2021

15-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Retaining its leadership position in the agri-derivatives space, National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX) has recorded an all-round increase in its performance in June 2021.

APEDA signs MoU with NAFED to strengthen export linkage of Farmer Cooperatives, FPOs

13-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) to harness the exports potential of agricultural and processed food products of cooperatives as well Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).

Cabinet approves modifications in Central Sector Scheme of financing facility under ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’

09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its approval to the following modifications in the Central Sector Scheme of Financing Facility under ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’.

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.

NCML commissions grain storage silos worth INR 800 MN in Haryana

09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Commodities Management Services Limited (NCML), [formerly National Collateral Management Services Limited (NCML), India's largest private-sector agriculture post-harvest management company, today inaugurated its public Silo storage facility at Sonipat in Haryana.

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

07-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

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

NCDEX launches country’s first indices for gaur, soybean

05-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), India’s agri-commodity exchange has today launched two sectoral indices in agri-commodities basket namely NCDEX GUAREX and NCDEX SOYDEX.

Bamboo tribal farmers income to increase via KVIC's unique BOLD project

05-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

A unique scientific exercise serving the combined national objectives of reducing desertification and providing livelihood and multi-disciplinary rural industry support has been initiated by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).

Mahratta Chamber, NABARD launches India’s first Agriculture Export Facilitation Centre

04-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) in association with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) formally inaugurated India’s first Agriculture Export Facilitation Centre (AFEC) on the occasion of Maharashtra Krushi Din. However, it was initially launched virtually on 15 May 2021.

MD Department of Agriculture allocates USD 2.9MN in animal waste technology fund

30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has awarded more than USD 2.9 million in grants from its Animal Waste Technology Fund.

Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute organizes national consultation meet on linking farmers with market

30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Ludhiana, Punjab organized the National Consultation Meet on “Linking farmers with the market with special emphasis on direct marketing models for Citrus, Sapota, Kinnow and Vegetable Crops” recently.

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.

ICAR-NRC organizes webinar on World Camel Day

30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

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

KVK organized national webinar to enhance farmers’ income on vegetable nutrition security

24-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tarn Taran Sahib, Punjab under the aegis of ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Ludhiana, Punjab organized a National Webinar on “Vegetables for Nutrition Security and Enhancing Farmers’ Income.”

Apollo Agriculture secures USD 1 million from ABC Fund

22-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Apollo Agriculture (Apollo), a Kenyan agri-tech firm that uses machine learning and automated operations technology to help small-scale farmers access the resources they need to maximise their profitability has secured USD 1 million from Agri-Business Capital Fund (ABC Fund).

Arya organizing training in mushroom cultivation for farmers across the country

18-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

India's leading post-harvest Agri-Tech player, Arya Collateral is organising a knowledge series for farmers across India as an outcome of their National Program 'Samvad 4 Safalta' organised earlier this year. The first session to be held on 22 June 2021 is training in Mushroom cultivation by expert Mushroom Cultivator Rajesh Singh.

NLM continues to pass; Due to approaching of westerlies winds, northwest part progress likely to be slow

15-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) continues to pass through 20.5°N/ Long. 60°E, Diu, Surat, Nandurbar, Bhopal, Nowgong, Hamirpur, Barabanki, Bareilly, Saharanpur, Ambala, and Amritsar.

ICAR's NAHEP invites EOI for Social Safeguard consultancy services

15-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), a World Bank Project of INR 1,100 crore invites EOI from well qualified and experienced Consultant to provide support to the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of NAHEP,ICAR.

NCML name changed to National Commodities Management Services Limited

11-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

India's largest private-sector agriculture post-harvest management company, erstwhile National Collateral Management Services Limited (NCML), has announced that the company will begin operating under a new name - National Commodities Management Services Limited, effective immediately.

Southwest Monsoon advances towards south Gujarat, remaining parts of Maharashtra & Telangana

10-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department: (Thursday 10 June 2021, MID-DAY, Time of Issue: 1345 hours IST)

NGT forms committee to review poultry waste for inland aquaculture

07-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a committee to study the sustainability of inland aquaculture practices in the country and sought a report in three months, according to a media report.

Arun Raste take charge of NCDEX as MD & CEO

07-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Arun Raste today took charge as Managing Director and CEO of the country's leading agri-commodity bourse National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX).

NCDEX average daily turnover value up by a whopping 264% to INR 2139 Cr in May 2021

07-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX) has posted over three-fold jump in its Average Daily Turnover Value (ADTV) to INR 2139 Crore in May 2021 demonstrating yet another operational excellence despite heavy disruptions in spot market amid lock-downs across the country during the month.

Parshottam Rupala launches bamboo market page on GeM portal

06-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The National Bamboo Mission and the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) have been working together for having a dedicated window on the GeM portal for marketing of Bamboo Goods (Bamboo based products & Quality Planting Materials).

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.

Southwest monsoon advanced further into entire coastal Karnataka, Goa, some parts of Maharashtra

05-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department: (Saturday 05 June 2021, Time of Issue:16:30 hours IST; Based on 14: 30 hours IST observations) all India weather inference (evening) Southwest monsoon has further advanced into more parts central Arabian Sea, entire coastal Karnataka, Goa, some parts of Maharashtra, most parts north Interior Karnataka, some parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, more parts of Tamil Nadu, more parts of central Bay of Bengal and some parts of northeast Bay of Bengal today the 5 June 2021.

Findoc Commodities bags NCDEX's Krishi Award 2021

01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), the only commodity exchange in the country promoted by national level institutions, has awarded Findoc Commodities with Krishi Pragati Awards 2021.

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).

National Cooperative Development Corporation, NAFSCOB join hands for capacity development of cooperative banks

17-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

To give further boost to the MoU between National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) and National Federation of State Cooperative Banks Ltd (NAFSCOB), the dedicated training academy for cooperatives, the Laxmanrao Inamdar National Academy for Cooperative Research and Development (LINAC) launched a five-day online training programme on Project Formulation and Appraisal Techniques.

National Commodity Clearing Limited board reconstituted

07-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity Clearing Limited (NCCL) is pleased to announce the reconstitution of its Governing Board of Directors with the appointment of two new Public Interest Directors and the reappointment of two existing Public Interest Directors for a term of 3 years, as approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

Foodgrains production target is set at 307 million tonnes for 2021-22, says agriculture minister

06-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated ‘The National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign-2021’ on 30 April, 2021.

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund applications cross INR 8000 crore mark, set to transform agri-infrastructure

05-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund has crossed the INR 8000 crore mark after receiving 8665 applications worth INR 8216 crores. The largest share of the pie is contributed by Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) (58 percent), agri-entrepreneurs (24 percent) and individual farmers (13 percent). These investments are for a wide range of projects which will unlock value for farmers across the country.

NDDB to offer energy efficient solutions to dairy industry, inks MoU with EESL

05-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

With a view to promote efficient renewable technologies in the dairy industry, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) during a virtual ceremony on 5 May 2021 at NDDB, Anand.

NCDEX agri-derivatives turnover jumps 316% at INR 2905 Cr

04-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

Retaining the leadership in India’s agri-derivatives market, National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX) has posted an all-round increase in its operations in April 2021 with market share crossing 80 percent during the month. The performance shows a strong resilience to the disruptions in the agri-ecosystem due to the Pandemic.

NCDEX appoints Arun Raste as new MD & CEO

25-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the appointment of Arun Raste as the new MD & CEO of India’s leading agri commodity exchange National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX) for a period of 5 years.

National Cooperative Development Corporation secures INR 600 loan from Deustsche Bank

17-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.

The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has secured Euro 68.87 million (Rs 600 cr) loan from Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest bank, for onward lending to cooperatives in the country.

ICAR Institutes, KVKs to expedite the setting-up of Farmers Producers Organizations

09-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s Institutions (ICAR) along with the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) and National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) jointly organized a Webshop to discuss about the strategies for speeding-up and setting-up of Farmers’ Producers’ Organizations (FPOs) in 116 blocks in the country under the recently launched Central Scheme.

Govt focused on providing quality seeds to farmers, states get funding for setting up seed processing-cum-storage godown units

09-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare is implementing farmer’s welfare scheme ‘Sub-Mission on Seeds & Planting Materials’ to produce and supply quality seeds to farmers to enhance production and productivity in the country through various components namely Seed Village Programme, Establishment of Seed Processing- cum- Seed Storage Godowns at Gram Panchyat Level, National Seed Reserve, Boosting Seed Production in Private Sector and Strengthening of Quality Control Infrastructure Facilities.

Bamboo markets has been set up for farmers, says agriculture minister

07-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for agriculture and farmers welfare Narendra Singh Tomar while addressing inaugural session of ‘National Consultation on Opportunities and Challenges for Bamboo in India’ said that so far under the National Bamboo Mission close to 79 bamboo markets has been set up.

NCDEX to launch Hi-Pro soybean meal futures contract from February 17

16-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), India’s leading agricultural derivatives exchange, will be launching the Hi-Pro Soybean Meal futures contract on Wednesday, 17 February 2021.

Cold chain startup Inficold raises $ 900,000 from RVCF

27-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

Inficold, a Noida - based startup supported by Shell Foundation, an independent UK registered charity, that provides cold storage solutions has raised $900,000 (Rs. 6.5 crore approximately) in a funding round from RVCF and other undisclosed high net worth individuals as a part of their Pre Series A fund closure.

Agritech e-marketplace, Agri10x raises seed fund from Omnivore

07-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

Agritech startup Agri10x has announced that it has raised a seed round from Omnivore, without giving any details on the amount raised.

Confederation of NGOs of Rural India supports of the new agricultural laws

24-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

The National Delegation of Confederation of NGOs of Rural India (CNRI) handed over the letter to Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar at Krisw23hi Bhavan on Wednesday extending their support to the new agricultural farm laws.

Thai Union uses Blockchain technology in shrimp industry

22-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

The National Aquaculture Chamber from Ecuador congratulates Thai Union for adopting Blockchain Technology and continuing the transformation for a more transparent industry.

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

15-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

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

NCDEX to re-launch Gur Futures from Dec 15

14-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

India’s leading agri commodity exchange, National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) has announced that it will re-launch the Gur Futures contract, adding one more product to its diversified agri commodities portfolio.

Bhartiya Kisan Union welcomes govt openness over three farm bills

10-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

In the wake of the current farmers' protest, KCC convened its national meeting and passed a resolution to welcome the open dialogue proposal and gesture of government over the three Farm Bills.

3EA fund Gujarat based agricultural start-up

10-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

With the reforms in the agricultural sector and the introduction of Farmers Act 2020, Government of India has boosted the overall growth of the sector by building infrastructure and supply chains for farm produce in national and global markets. This will benefit small farmers who aren’t able to bargain for their produce and get a better price or invest in technology to improve the productivity of their farms.

Indian Agri-tech startup, Arya Collateral showcases their expertise at 16th Philippine National Corn Congress

04-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian Agri-tech startup in the post-harvest solutions domain, Arya Collateral participated in Philippine’s 16th edition of National Corn Congress (PNCC) recently.

Agriculture Minister inaugurates honey farmer producer organizations by NAFED

03-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Honey FPO Programme of National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited. (NAFED) was inaugurated by Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar on 26 November 2020.

NSE to launch its first agricultural commodity futures contract on Dec 1

11-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.

National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE), the leading stock exchange in India, will launch its first agricultural commodity futures contract for Crude Degummed Soybean Oil (CDSO) on 1 December 2020.

NDDB chairman unanimously elected to International Dairy Federation board

10-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.

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

Agritech startup Freshokartz raises USD 1.4 Million in pre-series round

30-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Freshokartz Agri Products Pvt. Limited, a premier Agri-tech startup has received USD $1.4 Million (INR 10 Crore) pre-series A funding from Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund (RVCF) and AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds to finance its rapid technology rollout while scaling its operations as a provider of premier technology-enabled omnichannel supply chain optimizing solutions along with agronomy advisory and output linkages.

NABARD sanctions over INR 85 crore under RIDF scheme to Goa during 2020-21

30-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

NABARD has sanctioned loans worth INR 85.04 crore under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) to the Government of Goa for various Social Infrastructure Projects in the State.

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences sets an example for sustainable palm oil

22-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

As part of its campaign to advance the responsible production of palm oil, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) recently published over 30 case studies documenting industry efforts to transition to 100 percent sustainable palm oil.

Parshottam Rupala launches INR 10,000 crore NCDC Ayushman Sahakar Fund

20-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of State for Agriculture Parshottam Rupala today launched AYUSHMAN SAHAKAR, a unique scheme to assist cooperatives play an important role in creation of healthcare infrastructure in the country formulated by the apex autonomous development finance institution under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).

NFL distributes cotton plucking machines to farmers in Haryana

16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

National Fertilizers Limited distributed 95 cotton plucking machines free of cost to the farmers under its Corporate Social Responsibility.

Escorts' RNIL announces incubation of five agritech, other startups

16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Rajan Nanda Innovation Lab, an initiative of Escorts Ltd., has selected five start-ups in agritech, railtech, and infratech through its Inter-College Innovation Challenge IC square to fund, incubate & mentor.

IPFT develops biopesticide formulation for insect control in seed spice crops

10-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Providing an alreantaive to the chemical pesticide in treating seed spices crops, the Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT ) with ICAR- National Research Center on Seed Spices (NRCSS) has successfully developed new Aqueous Suspension formulation technology of bio-pesticide based on entomo-pathogenic fungus Verticillium lecanii.

NITI Aayog holds two-day consultation on natural farming

01-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

To leverage the many socioeconomic and environmental benefits of natural farming for boosting farmers’ welfare, consumer health, food security and nutrition, NITI Aayog has organized a two-day (29–30 September) national-level consultation with relevant stakeholders.

NCDC sanctions INR 19444 Cr for MSP operations support to States during Kharif season 2020-21

28-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), the apex financing organization of the agriculture ministry has sanctioned as the first installment, funds amounting to INR 19444 crores to the states of Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Telangana for Kharif paddy procurement under Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations.

To enhance farm mechanization among women, ICAR announces agtech hackathon

25-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to promote potential technology solutions for enhancing farm mechanization with special emphasis on women friendly equipments, a hackathon named “KRITAGYA” has been planned by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP).

National Conference for Rabi targets 301 million tonnes of food grains production for 2020-2021

22-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

The National conference for Rabi Campaign 2020 has set a target of 301 million tonnes of food grains production for 2020-21.

Government statement on cropping patterns

20-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

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Country is moving towards achieving the goal of Poshan Suraksha, says agri minister

19-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

A training programme for Capacity Development of Anganwadi Workers & Farm Women to achieve the national nutrition goals was organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on 17 September 2020, as part of the 3rd Rashtriya Poshan Maah being celebrated in the month of September throughout the country.

Agri minister launches 22 bamboo clusters in nine states

15-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for agriculture and farmers’ welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated by virtual mode 22 bamboo clusters in 9 States (Gujarat, MP, Maharashtra, Odisha, Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Uttarakhand and Karnataka). A logo for the National Bamboo Mission was also released.

NCDEX to re-launch natural whitish sesame seeds futures contract

01-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

India’s leading agri commodity exchange, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), is ready to re-launch the Natural Whitish Sesame seeds (‘til’) futures contract, thereby, adding one more product to its oil seeds portfolio.

PM's new finance initiative of INR 100,000 Cr agriculture infra fund catalytic for agri-infra development: FAIFA

15-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s INR 100,000 crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund financing facility.

‘Krishi Megh is a step forward towards digital agriculture of New India’, says Tomar

11-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister today virtually launched the Krishi Megh (National Agricultural Research & Education System -Cloud Infrastructure and Services) along with the KVC ALUNET (Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Chhatr Alumni Network) and Online Accreditation System for Higher Agricultural Educational Institutions (HEI).

PM launches financing facility of INR 100,000 crore under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

10-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a new Central Sector Scheme of financing facility under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund of INR 100,000 crore.

Tomar launches the Sahakar Coop tube NCDC Channel

05-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched the Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel, a new initiative by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).

Launch of options in goods a timely step, says NCDEX CEO

27-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Terming the launch of Options in Goods a ‘timely step’, National Commodity Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) MD & CEO Vijay Kumar expressed confidence that bringing in the three Options contracts shall go hand in hand with the goals envisaged by the recently announced unprecedented Agri reforms.

Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurates state of the art honey testing lab in Gujarat

24-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of agriculture and farmers’ welfare Narendra Singh Tomar has today inaugurated the ‘World Class State of Art Honey Testing Laboratory’ established by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in Anand (Gujarat) with support of National Bee Board (NBB), through Video Conference.

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).

NCDEX to launch three feed, Industrial grade commodities option from July 27

21-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), India’s leading agricultural commodity exchange has announced the launch of Options in Goods contracts on Rapeseed – Mustard Seed, Wheat and Maize –Feed/Industrial Grade.

Milk production is expected to touch 330 million tons by 2024, says dairy minister

16-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for animal husbandry and dairying Giriraj Singh today while launching the implementation guidelines for Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth INR 15,000 crore said by 2024, country's milk production is expected to touch 330 million tonnes.

NCDEX revises compensation to INR 5 lakh under Investor Protection Fund

14-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

With an objective of compensating investors in the event of defaulter’s assets not being sufficient to meet the admitted claims of investors, NCDEX which has established an Investor Protection Fund (IPF) has revised it compensation to INR 5 lakh.

Fish Cryobanks to be set up in different parts of the country, says Giriraj Singh

11-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

On the occasion of National Fish Farmers Day, Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Giriraj Singh announced that government has decided to set up many fish cryobanks in the country.

Cabinet approves financing facility under 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund'

09-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

The cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to a new pan India Central Sector Scheme-Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.

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.

Govt companies record 111.61 lakh MT of fertilisers sale to farmers during April-June 2020

03-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Amid National level covid -19 lockdown, government owned fertilizer companies has recorded a whopping 82.81 percent growth at 111.61 lakh metric tonnes during April-June 2020, as compared to 61.05 lakh metric tonnes recorded during same quarter last year.

Rainfall very likely over central & adjoining east India during next 3 days and increase in intensity & distribution thereafter

01-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

The National Weather Forecasting Centre/Regional Meteorological Centre, New Delhi of the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

National Fertilizers flags off five mobile soil testing labs

29-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) has launched five mobile soil testing labs for testing the soil samples at the doorstep of farmers free of cost.

SOPA estimates drop in soybean crop for 2020 season

26-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA), a national level body representing the soybean processors, farmers, exporters has said in its 2020 season (October 2019 to September 2020) estimate that out put of soybean crop will be at 93.06 lakh tonnes, as compared to 109.33 lakh tonnes recorded during October 2018 to September 2019.

Cabinet approves setting up Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund

26-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

In pursuance of ensuring growth in several sectors, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth INR 15000 crore.

NCDEX introduces nation’s first monsoon index

16-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

India's leading agricultural commodity Exchange, National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) has launched two national-level rainfall-based indices that would track the systematic rainfall movement in the country.

Southwest monsoon advances over entire Maharashtra, south Gujarat, parts of central & East India

14-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre/Regional Meteorology Centre, New Delhi of the India Meteorological Department Advance of Southwest Monsoon till 14 June 2020.

Tomar launches internship programme of National Cooperative Development Corporation

14-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

In keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarion call for Atma Nirbhar Bharat (Self Reliant India), Sahakar Mitra: Scheme on Internship Programme (SIP) was launched recently Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare Narendra Singh Tomar.

NCDEX launches India’s first agri futures index

08-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) has launched India's first tradable agri futures index AGRIDEX.

V N Datt takes over as C&MD of National Fertilizers Limited

03-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

Virendra Nath Datt, Director (Marketing), National Fertilizers Limited -NFL has taken over the additional charge of Chairman & Managing Director of the company today.

Two low pressure areas formed in Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep area, says IMD

31-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department a low pressure area formed over southeast & adjoining east central Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep area in the early morning and persisted over the same region during forenoon of the 31 May 2020.

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.

Super Cyclonic Storm AMPHAN: Warning issued to West Bengal and north Odisha coasts

19-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

According to the latest release (at 1100 Hrs. IST) by the National Weather Forecasting Centre/Cyclone Warning Division of the India Meteorological Department:

Southwest monsoon to hit Kerala on June 5, IMD report

17-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

The National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department has said that this year, the onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala is likely to be slightly delayed as compared to the normal date of onset of 1 June.

India release weather forecast for next five days

10-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

The National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department, has come out with its Summary and Forecast for All India weather over the next five days

India target 298 MT of foodgrains production for FY 2020-21

21-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

India has fixed a target of 298 million tonnes of foodgrains production for the financial year 2020-2021 at the National Conference on Kharif crops 2020

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

21-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

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

National Fertilizers assures adequate supply of fertilizers to farmer during CONVID-19 lockdown

14-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

India government-owned fertilizer company, National Fertilizers Ltd has assured that adequate supply of fertilizers to farmer communities during National level lockdown due to COVID-19 in the country

IIT Mandi sings tripartite deal for setting up three FPOs in Himachal Pradesh

07-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi & Enabling Women of Kamand (EWOK) Society has inked a tripartite deal with the National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development for setting up three Farmer Producer Organization in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.

Government adds warehouse, FPO trading features to eNAM platform

03-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to make usage of agriculture market convenient, Indian agriculture and farmers welfare ministry has added two new features on the electronic national agriculture market (e-NAM) platform so as to make it more convenient for growers to sell their produce at warehouses & collection centres established by farmer producer organizations

UPL contributes INR 75 Crore to PM-CARES fund

03-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

India’s largest crop protection products manufacturer UPL Ltd., today pledged Rs. 75 Crore to PM-CARES Fund in assisting the government to fight against COVID-19.

Over 34.5 million cattle registered under the National animal disease control program, says NDDB

02-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to provide safety to country's cattle population from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)'s National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), a 5-year project has been launched by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi with total outlay of INR 13,343 crore (USD $ 2 billion).

India’s NPC study shows soil health card boosts farmer income and reduces fertilizers use depending on crops

19-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.

National Productivity Council (NPC) conducted a study in 76 districts of 19 states - covering 170 soil testing labs and 1700 farmers, has been released on the completion of five years of the government scheme.

NCDEX maintains its leadership position in Agri-Derivatives market

10-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.

The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), maintained its leadership position in the month of January with its significant performance in the agri-commodities segment.

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).

India exported INR 5150 crore worth of organic farming products in 2018-19

19-Dec-2019 - 0 Comments.

The quantity of organic product produced during 2018-19 under Participatory Guarantee System-(PGS)-India and National Programme on Organic Production (NPOP) of Agriculture Processed Food and Export Development Authority (APEDA) is given at Annexure I. The total value of organic products exported from India is Rs 5150.99 crore (for 614089.614 MT).

CLFMA National Symposium deliberates on 'Indian Livestock Farming: Prospects & Role of Government Policies'

04-Sep-2019 - 0 Comments.

CLFMA of India, the apex organization and the voice of the country’s dynamic livestock sector conducted its annual flagship event, 61st National Symposium on 22 to 23 August 2019 in New Delhi focusing on 'Indian Livestock Farming: Prospects & Role of Government Policies' towards fostering sustainable growth for Indian Livestock Sector.

NDDB’s dairy development initiative in Vidarbha & Marathwada transforming lives: Dilip Rath

23-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.

National Dairy Development Board’s dairy development initiative in Vidarbha and Marathwada are gradually transforming the lives of rural people as it has started impacting social issues like gender inequalities and unemployment. NDDB’s innovative efforts have given the much-needed confidence to milk producers as they are getting the fair share of consumer price.

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

19-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.

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

NERL hosts Kisaan Konnekt 2019 for 350 farmers of Andhra Pradesh

19-Feb-2019 - 0 Comments.

National E-Repository Limited (NERL), a Repository for electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (eNWR), promoted by National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), recently hosted its farmer centric flagship event Kisaan Konnekt 2019, at Tenali, Andhra Pradesh.

ICAR launches National Agricultural Higher Education Project

28-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

Skilled human resources in agriculture must become the basis of agricultural advancement and in view of this, the Modi government has given special emphasis on the upliftment of agricultural education. This was stated by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh

NDDB opens up a new vista to multiply elite indigenous cows

18-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

Two calves one of Gir breed and other of Sahiwal were born at an interval of one week at the state-of-the art facility created by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in Anand for producing calves through in-vitro fertilization technique.

Launch of NCDC model for cooperatives can bring financial inclusion of farmers in remote villages

10-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh has said that National Council for Cooperative Training (NCCT) besides being responsible for training, awareness and evaluation programmes of employees working in the cooperative sector also facilitates the same for other stakeholders in the cooperative sector in the country

Indian export of organic farming products picking up

10-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

Indian Ministry of Commerce & Industry has implemented the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) since 2001 with the following objectives

India release details of National Bamboo Mission

08-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

The restructured National Bamboo Mission (NBM) was approved in April, 2018 for implementation till the end of 14th Finance Commission i.e. 2019-20

Indian Commerce Ministry holds first national workshop on Agri Export Policy

08-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

The first national workshop on the agri export policy, approved by Cabinet recently, was held in New Delhi toda

Close to 50 MN farmers benefited from implementation of modern techniques in agriculture

25-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.

As per the results of ‘Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households’ conducted by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) in 2013, about 63.5 percent of the agricultural households in the rural areas of the country reported cultivation as their principal source of income. Details of the number of farmers still following age old practices are not available in the Survey.

Mariculture Policy: Traditional Fishermen to be Given Priority

19-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.

A stakeholder meeting held at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on Saturday here has decided to take steps to address the concern of fishermen towards the draft national mariculture policy. As part of this, the draft will be incorporated so as to enable traditional fishermen and their cooperative societies obtaining priority while Mariculture Zones are demarcated in the sea for various mariculture activities

CMFRI draft National Mariculture Policy, moots Mariculture Zones in Sea

05-Oct-2018 - 0 Comments.

A draft national policy on mariculture has mooted mariculture zones by demarcating special areas in the sea for different mariculture activities such as cage farming, bivalve farming, pen culture, seaweed culture, hatcheries and nurseries based on scientific criteria

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

Dedicated research to enhance food production through NARS, says Parshottam Rupala

12-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.

The Minister of State for Agriculture and farmers welfare Parshottam Rupala stated that the Indian Council of Agricultural Research's dedicated research is being carried out to enhance food production through National Agricultural Research System

CMFRI to host national conference on marine debris

07-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.

In a major attempt to draw an action plan to control marine debris – one the biggest threats to aquatic ecosystems –, the Marine Biological Association of India (MBAI) will organise a national conference during April 11 and 12 at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute

CMFRI Open House Highlights Impact of Climate Change in Fisheries

04-Feb-2018 - 0 Comments.

CMFRI displayed the research output of the study on climate change conducted under the scheme of the National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture

India allocates $1.70 BN for Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund

12-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved a 'Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund' (DIDF) with an outlay of USD $1.70 billion (INR 10,881 crore)

Over 8.8 MN milk producing animals identified under bovine scheme

21-Aug-2017 - 0 Comments.

Under the Pashu Sanjivni component under National Mission on Bovine Productivity scheme, over 88 million milk producing animals out of 300 million cattle and buffaloes are being identified using polyurethane tags with 12 digit unique identification (UID) number.

DAHDF is regularly reviewing the availability of milk situation in the country with National Dairy Development Board

21-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.

Adulteration in Milk is harmful to health even while it is an unfair trade practices

Quality Mark Award Scheme for Dairy Cooperatives initiated by NDDB

21-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.

As part of the innovative initiatives under the “White Revolution” umbrella Schemes, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has supported the National Dairy Development Board(NDDB) developed initiative of “Quality Mark” Award Scheme for dairy Cooperatives to promote and encourage enhancement of safety, quality and hygiene of milk and milk products manufactured by dairy cooperatives.

First SAARC Epidemiology Networking Forum meeting held in New Delhi

03-Mar-2017 - 0 Comments.

The First SAARC Epidemiology Networking Forum Meeting was jointly organized by the Government of India (Division of Livestock Health, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (DAHDF), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare), the SAARC Secretariat and FAO through CCS National Institute of Animal Health (CCS NIAH) during February 27-28, 2017 at NASC Complex, New Delhi.

NDDB's Cattle Feed Knowledge Portal launched

28-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of state for agriculture & farmers welfare, Parshottam Rupala has launched National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)’s Cattle Feed Knowledge Portal, an interactive knowledge platform on various aspects of compound cattle feed production.

NDDB’s Cattle Feed Knowledge Portal launched

28-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of state for agriculture & farmers welfare, Parshottam Rupala has launched National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)’s Cattle Feed Knowledge Portal, an interactive knowledge platform on various aspects of compound cattle feed production.

Enhancing Milk Productivity & Quality in India

27-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

Milk is a lacteal secretion obtained by complete milking of one or more healthy milch animals. For a healthy diet, milk is important as it provides all the beneficial health nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, enzymes and vitamins required for the human body.India observed 16th World Milk Day on June 1, 2016, third National Milk Day on November 26, 2016 and a decade of the integrated food law [Food Safety and Standards Act 2006].

India setting up two cattle breeding centres

In order to increase cattle population in the country, Indian agriculture ministry is setting up two national cattle breeding centres

Dilip Rath appointed chairman of NDDB

01-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

The central government has appointed Dilip Rath as Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) for two years.

India declares all citizens under National Food Security Act

03-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

National Food Security Act (NFSA) implemented in the entire country, Indian minister of consumer affair, food & public distribution, Ram Vilas Paswan said.

By 2017 end Mother Dairy to sell fortified milk only

20-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

In a view to fight malnutrition in the country, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)'s subsidiary, Mother Dairy will be selling fortified milk by the end of 2017.

ICAR develops two cross breed pig variety

19-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

ICAR-National Research Centre of Pig (ICAR-NRCP) has announced that it has developed two new and cross breed of pigs called as ‘Rani’ and ‘Asha’ in Guwahati , Assam.

Nabard gears up for self help groups digitisation

16-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

Bringing digital divide in self help groups (SHG), National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has decided to digitized SHGs in 22 more districts.

Need for organic farming rises with higher CO2, says Singh

07-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

The importance of organic farming has increased manifolds while keeping in view the immediate menace of climate change. That is why, the Government of India has launched a Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY) and Organic Value Added Development (OVCDNER) schemes under National Sustained Agriculture Mission to promote organic farming in the country.

Mother Dairy to invest $30 MN in Maharashtra

06-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

The wholly owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Mother Dairy will be investing $30 million (Rs 200 crore) in Maharashtra.

SOPA release soybean crop health survey 2016

30-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA),a national level body representing soybean processors, farmers, exporters, and brokers has released its soybean crop health survey.

Maharashtra launches livestock insurance scheme fortnight

04-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

With launching livestock insurance scheme, Maharashtra has implemented National Livestock Scheme from August 1-15, 2016.

Uttarakand’s Badri cow gets NBAGR certification

01-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Hill cow or Badri cow, also known as pahadi cow in Uttarakhand has got a certification from National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) in Karnal as state’s first cattle breed

PM Narendra Modi launches National Agriculture Market

14-Apr-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to double farmers’ income by 2022, Indian prime minister today launched the pilot of e-NAM, the e-trading platform for the National Agriculture Market (NAM) and connected 21 mandis in eight states.

India to set up Organic Farming Research Institute in Sikkim

01-Mar-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to promote organic farming in the country, Indian Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Radha Mohan Singh has announced the establishment of National Organic Farming Research Institute (NOFRI) at Gangtok, Sikkim.

Tripura confirms avian influenza

28-Jan-2016 - 0 Comments.

The Director of Animal Resources Development Department, Government of Tripura has confirmed that the samples that were sent to National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) were found positive in RT-PCR and Real time RT-PCR for H5N1 AIV.