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

07-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.

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

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

05-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.

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

The Plight of the Small Farmer: Ensuring Fair Prices and Market Access

19-Sep-2024 - 0 Comments.

In India, small farmers make up the backbone of the agricultural sector, cultivating a significant portion of the country's crops. However, these small-scale farmers face numerous challenges, including inadequate access to markets, unfair pricing, and limited resources.

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.

Fishery experts emphasise exploring potential of untapped mesopelagic fishes

26-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

Marine fishery experts have emphasised the need for exploring the immense potential of the under-utilised mesopelagic resources within the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). 

Rallis India appoints Dr Gyanendra Shukla as MD & CEO from 1 April 2024

03-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Board of Directors of Rallis India Ltd, a leading agri-inputs company, has appointed Dr. Gyanendra Shukla as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the company for a period of five years with effect from April 1, 2024. He will take over from Sanjiv Lal on completion of his term on March 31, 2024.

Four inclusive businesses making a difference for India’s farming communities

22-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

Four inclusive businesses making a difference for India’s farming communities In the heart of India's agricultural landscape, smallholder farmers, comprising 70 per cent of the sector, face a significant barrier: limited access to formal financial institutions and resources.

Monsoon trawl ban not detrimental to Karikadi prawn resources, reveals CMFRI study

11-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

A new study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has found that the monsoon trawl ban is not detrimental to kiddi (karikadi) prawn resources.

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.

Global aquaculture will provide 59% of fish for human consumption by 2030

25-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.

In view of a range of critical threats posed by climate change and increasing demand for food and nutritional security, Simon Feunge-Smith, Senior Fishery Officer of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO) has called for enhancing blue finance for innovations and developments in the aquaculture sector. 

Arya.ag appoints ex-Flipkart techie Jatinder Alagh as the CTO

28-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, India's largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, continues to solidify its leadership team with the appointment of Jatinder Alagh as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Meghalaya launches Nature Solves Framework to tackle climate change

27-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.

 The Government of Meghalaya has launched a new framework to tackle climate change, called "Nature Solves." The framework aims to harness the power of nature to restore ecosystems, conserve water resources, and mitigate climate change.

CMFRI to provide technical support for strengthening sustainable harvest of selected trawl fishery of Kerala

25-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

In a major attempt to boost seafood export from India, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will provide technical backstopping for strengthening the sustainable harvest of 11 selected shrimp and cephalopod trawl fishery resources of Kerala, following a request from the Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI).

Paddy straw management workshop identifies strategies for zero stubble burning

15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, in collaboration with the state of Punjab and Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), organized a workshop on 'Paddy Straw Management and Action Plans' to address the issue of stubble burning. The event saw the participation of senior government officials, stakeholders, farmers, and representatives from various organizations.

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.

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.

SLCM anticipates double AUM at INR 11,500cr in FY23: CEO Sandeep Sabharwal

19-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agri logistics post-harvest company Sohan Lal Commodity Management Pvt Ltd (SLCM) anticipates doubling its assets under control to Rs 11,500 crore during the current fiscal year, stated a senior company official.

BigHaat appoints Jitesh Shah as its Chief Operating Officer

19-May-2022 - 0 Comments.

BigHaat, India's largest Digital Agri Platform, has roped in Jitesh Shah as its Chief Operating Officer to boost the adoption of agri-tech and expand its presence from 10 million farmers to the next milestone.

India sign joint declaration with Germany on agro-ecology, sustainable management of natural resources

05-May-2022 - 0 Comments.

Initiatives have been taken between India and Germany on agro-ecology and sustainable management of natural resources.

Bayer announces changes in Executive Leadership Team of Crop Science division

04-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Bayer recently announced changes in the leadership team of its Crop Science division, with Kelly Gast assuming the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from Michael A. Schulz, effective 1 April 2022.

ReshaMandi strengthens its leadership team

23-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

ReshaMandi, a B2B marketplace digitizing the natural fiber supply chain, strengthens its leadership team by appointing Abhishek Kumar as SVP - Marketing and Subramanya Srikant as Head Of Human Resources.

FPOs to play key role in making India millet hub of the world

21-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

As part of the ongoing ‘Food, Agriculture and Livelihood’ fortnight, the India Pavilion at EXPO2020 hosted a seminar – ‘India: Millets production and upscaling value chain’ on Friday. Senior government officials and sector experts deliberated on opportunities for Indian industry players producing and processing millets, to enhance the export potential of the country during the session.

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.

Simplified legal processes for small-scale green hydrogen production methods will greatly benefit India

28-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Environment Committee of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised a Webinar on Global Development in Hydrogen Safety on 24 of January 2022 with Eminent Speakers Dr Jan Roar Bakke, Executive Vice President, Gexcon Norway, Geirmund Vislie, Vice President – Hydrogen Safety, Gexcon AS and Rajendra Narkhede, Senior Vice President, Gexcon India.

Heartland bags USDA grant to expand research on regenerative agriculture, carbon sequestration

26-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

Heartland Industries is proud to announce that their team has secured a grant from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Heartland's 'Hemp4Soil' program was selected as the recipient of a $360,000 grant over 3 years to develop their soil innovation program.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Omnivore rope in ex-NABARD chairman Dr Harsh Bhanwala as senior advisor

02-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Omnivore, India’s leading agritech venture capital firm has announced that Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala will become a Senior Advisor from 1 June 2021.

UPL helps four hospitals achieve self-sufficiency in oxygen for Covid treatment

24-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.

UPL Ltd., India’s leading crop-protection Company has aligned its resources to produce Oxygen for COVID treatment. This decision by UPL was taken to meet the nationwide shortage caused by the surge in COVID cases.

Milk Mantra appoints ex-Lactalis Sandipan Ghosh as COO

28-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

Milk Mantra has appointed accomplished food & dairy industry leader Sandipan Ghosh as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

IPNLF urges Indian Ocean Tuna Commission to take urgent action on yellowfin stock rebuilding

17-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) is calling on members of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) to take urgent action, while working in the best interests of the region’s tuna resources and its coastal fisheries, when this regional fisheries management organisation convenes its Special Session in early March 2021 to discuss the rebuilding of the overfished Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna stock.

Mandaviya holds meeting with state agriculture ministers; asserts no shortage fertilizers in the country

20-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of state for chemicals and fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviaya held a virtual meeting with state agriculture ministers and senior officers of department of fertilizers and ministry of agriculture recently.

Fishcopfed eyes 500 fisheries cooperatives in the next 10 years

20-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to develop fisheries sector, New Delhi based apex body of fishery cooperatives, Fishcopfed is eyeing to develop 500 FPOs in fisheries vertical in the next ten years.

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.

Utkal Tubers appoints agri food industry veteran Vinod Bhat as CEO

29-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Zephyr Peacock backed potato seeds company, Utkal Tubers, has announced the appointment of Vinod Bhat as its new chief executive officer (CEO).

Indian agri minister holds video conference, directs transport of farm products should not be hampered

08-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Indian minister for agriculture & farmers welfare, rural development and panchayati raj, Narendra Singh Tomar held a video conference here today with senior officers to review steps for facilitating farming activities during lockdown

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

10-Nov-2019 - 0 Comments.

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

CMFRI discuss concerns on data gap in shark trade

24-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.

A four-day global expert meeting on shark trade got underway at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on Wednesday with a call to address deep knowledge gaps and support managers in management of existing shark and ray fishery across the globe

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

CMFRI Scientist Wins Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award

30-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.

Dr Kajal Chakraborty, Senior Scientist at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has won the most prestigious Rafi Ahmed Kidwai award for outstanding research in agricultural science for 2017

CLFMA CFO Forum discuss insights on the future of Indian livestock sector

01-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.

CLFMA organized its first “CFO Forum” in association with NCDEX IPFT for senior-level professionals from various sub-sectors of livestock industry such as poultry, dairy, feed and aquaculture

MSC certification identified for 10 Indian fisheries

14-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.

Considering their commercial value in overseas markets, 10 marine fisheries from India have been identified as the targeted fishery for securing the eco-labelling certification of the Marine Stewardship Council

Agri ministry sign MoU for organic farming on Ganga banks

In order to increase organic farming in the country, Indian agriculture ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation for promoting organic farming on the banks of river Ganga.

Digital India reaching to small, marginal & women farmers, says Dr Amrit Patel

19-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

India has been relatively well endowed with resources for sustainable agricultural development, viz. land, labor, water, livestock, fisheries, forestry, three distinct agricultural seasons, congenial climate, solar radiation, among others.

India to promote organic farming on Ganga river banks

06-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

New Delhi: The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare today here signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of Water Resources, Water Development and Ganga Rejuvenation to promote organic farming on the banks of river Ganga.

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

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.