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Top 10 Most Expensive Mangoes in India
27-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
India, the undisputed land of mangoes, boasts hundreds of varieties, each with its unique flavor, aroma, and texture. But amidst this delightful abundance lies a select group – the crown jewels of the mango world – known for their exorbitant price tags and unmatched quality.
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Ninjacart empowers Philippine agritech firm Mayani with strategic investment
19-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Walmart-backed Ninjacart, India's leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organize the global agriculture ecosystem, joins forces with Philippine B2B agritech innovator Mayani in a landmark deal.
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Mahindra Tractors crosses milestone by selling 40 lakh tractor units
19-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors, part of the Mahindra Group and the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, has achieved a milestone by selling the brands 40th Lakh tractor, inclusive of exports in March 2024.
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Mahindra Tractors sells 24276 units during March 2024
02-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for March 2024.
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Swaraj Tractors organizes 'Walk for More Equal World' at Sukhna lake
20-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors a part of Mahindra Group, organised 'Walk for More Equal World' at Sukhna Lake on Sunday morning. The event witnessed an enthusiastic participation of over 500 individuals including Swaraj employees and their families.
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Bayer launches Better School Program in partnership with BharatCares to promote STEM learning and innovation in rural schools
13-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Bayer, a global life sciences company with core strengths in agriculture and healthcare, today announced its collaboration with BharatCares, a social impact organization, to launch the ‘Better School Program’ at Adpodra Group Government Primary School in Himatnagar, Gujarat. Aimed at enhancing educational facilities and enabling experiential learning opportunities for the students in Himatnagar, the ‘Better School Program’ focuses on providing a foundational leap to economically challenged students and will benefit more than 850 students from grades 1st to 8th, across four schools.
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Mahindra unveils 6RO Paddy Walker transplanter in Tamil Nadu
12-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, and the world’s largest tractor manufacture by volume, has launched a new 6 row paddy transplanter called the Mahindra 6RO Paddy Walker in Tamil Nadu.
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment sells 20121 tractors during February 2024
03-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for February 2024. Domestic sales in February 2024 were at 20121 units, as against 24619 units during February 2023.
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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.
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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.
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Entlaq, Ninjacart strategic alliance to bolster Egypt's agri-startup landscape
10-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Entlaq, Cairo-based entrepreneurship think tank has forged a strategic alliance with Ninjacart, India's leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organize the agriculture ecosystem.
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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.
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Rallis India fortifies supply chain effectiveness through Plan Guru
03-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a Tata enterprise and a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry, has successfully launched Plan Guru, a tool to simplify supply chain operations in its crop care and seeds divisions.
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Mahindra Farm Equipment sells 22972 tractors in India during January 2024
03-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for January 2024.
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Rallis India Limited reports 3% volume growth
24-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise and leading player in the Agri inputs industry, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.
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eFeed secures INR 25 Lakhs grant from ICAR to amplify its impact on livestock, dairy industry
15-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
eFeed, a pioneering startup revolutionizing precision animal management & feed practices and empowering farmers across the country, has announced a significant milestone with the acquisition of a grant amounting to INR 25 Lakhs from Indian Council of Agriculture Research, Gov of India.
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RX Japan's AGRI WEEK rebrands to JAGRI
09-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
After the resounding success of the previous edition of AGRI WEEK, RX Japan announced a strategic rebranding of its premier agricultural exhibition. The event will now be known as JAGRI, reflecting a bold step towards unifying the domestic and international identities of the exhibition for a more cohesive and impactful global presence.
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Swaraj Tractors bags Golden Peacock Award for Project Pani
22-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors, a rapidly growing tractor brand under the Mahindra Group, has earned a noteworthy distinction by securing the prestigious 'Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility' for the year 2023.
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Crop yields surge as Rallis India unleashes NAYAZINC: A zinc innovation forged in science
21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a Tata enterprise and pioneer in Indian agri-inputs, is unleashing a revolution in crop nutrition with NAYAZINC, a patented zinc fertilizer meticulously crafted to empower farmers and revitalize soils.
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Over 25,000 women farmers empowered: Kissandhan delivers INR 103 Cr micro-loan impact
21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a major boost for Indian agriculture, SohanLal Commodity Management (SLCM Group) has announced that its agri-focused NBFC, Kissandhan, has disbursed INR 103.74 crore under its women empowerment scheme since its launch in 2021.
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Arya.ag and Fairgro Africa: A global collaboration shaping the future of farming
25-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
As India continues to prioritize sustainable agricultural growth, Arya.ag, India’s largest & only profitable grain commerce platform enters into a strategic partnership with Fairgro Africa Limited, an agricultural company in Kenya.
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Bayer and Microsoft expand collaboration to advance digital farming
13-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Bayer and Microsoft today announced an expansion of their strategic collaboration to advance digital farming and make it easier for farmers to share and benefit from their data.
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Hatsun Agro announces remarkable growth in milk procurement, ensures supply stability
08-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Hatsun Agro, a leading player in the dairy industry and Chairman R G Chandramogan, proudly announces a significant surge in milk procurement, ensuring a robust and stable supply for the coming months. In response to last year's challenges, the company has undertaken strategic measures to overcome supply shortages and inflated purchase prices.
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Kerala Milk federation ties up with Lulu Group, to sell products in Middle East
07-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known by its brand name Milma, signed an agreement with Lulu Group today for the sale of its dairy products through the retail major’s vast network of hypermarkets and malls in the Middle East.
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Omnivore expands team with multiple hires
01-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Omnivore, India's leading agritech venture capital firm, announced four strategic hires to lead key functions and strengthen the firm's commitment to supporting innovations in agriculture and food systems.
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Rallis India powers its hybrid seed production process with mobile app SeedSure
20-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a Tata enterprise and a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry announced the roll out of a mobile application, ‘SeedSure’, for monitoring and managing its Hybrid Seed Production (HSP) program.
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Know more about Millet crop in India
20-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Millets are a group of small-seeded grasses that are grown for their edible grain. They are a staple food for millions of people in Asia and Africa, and they are becoming increasingly popular in other parts of the world as well.
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Arya.ag and SOPA join forces to revolutionize soybean monitoring
09-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, a prominent agritech platform in India, has unveiled an exciting strategic collaboration with The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) aimed at advancing and optimizing the monitoring of soybean crops across 51 districts.
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector sells 42,034 tractors during September 2023
05-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for September 2023. Domestic sales in September 2023 were at 42,034 units, as against 47,100 units during September 2022.
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Mahindra Farm Division flags-off inaugural batch of workmen to Japan under technical intern training program
29-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Farm Division, part of Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector and India’s No.1 tractor brand, marked a significant milestone in its commitment to skill development and globalisation, by dispatching its first group of ten skilled workmen to Japan under Japan's Technical Intern Training Program (TITP).
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Rallis India’s new insecticide Benzilla to target BPH, help protect paddy yields
29-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a Tata enterprise and a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry has launched its differentiated crop protection product, ‘Benzilla’.
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Inspect flowers and cotton bolls for signs of the pink bollworm
22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Recently, few cotton sown areas in the state of Punjab were impacted with the pink bollworm infestation. With the early-sown cotton crop aged between 60 and 80 days, it is important for the cotton growing farmers to integrate all available management tactics which will serve the purpose of resistance management against pink bollworm.
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BiofuelCircle partners with Indian School of Business to strengthen forest economy
20-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
BiofuelCircle, a prominent digital platform specializing in biomass and biofuels, has joined hands with the prestigious Indian School of Business (ISB) in a strategic move to bolster the forest economy through active involvement in the bio-energy sector.
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Innovative solar MilkoChill units revolutionize dairy industry with instant chilling technology
20-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Prompt Group, a pioneering equipment and software solutions provider in the dairy supply chain, has introduced a groundbreaking innovation known as Solar MilkoChill units to bridge the gap in chilling infrastructure for enhanced milk quality and sustainability.
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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.
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Mahindra OJA set to transform farming in India with the launch of 7 revolutionary lightweight 4WD tractors
17-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors, the world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume and a subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in the realm of farming with the launch of its much-anticipated Mahindra OJA series of tractors.
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Indian agritech Fyllo partners with Spain’s Terraview to revolutionize precision agriculture in Europe
10-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Fyllo, India’s first precision agri-tech startup, has announced a strategic partnership with Terraview, a leading global climate SaaS (Software as a Service), to improve productivity of over 100+ wine producers across US, Spain, and Australia.
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Swaraj Tractors launches new harvester, revolutionizing farming efficiency
09-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors, a distinguished tractor brand under the Mahindra Group, has unveiled its latest innovation, the 'Swaraj 8200 Wheel Harvester', designed to empower farmers with unparalleled efficiency and cutting-edge technology.
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Walmart Foundation, Flipkart Foundation collaborate for sustainable crop residue management in Haryana
09-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a joint effort to combat the environmental challenges posed by crop residue burning and to cultivate eco-consciousness among youth, S M Sehgal Foundation has partnered with Walmart Foundation and Flipkart Foundation.
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EGO and John Deere partner to bring battery-powered OPE products to masses
10-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Chervon Holdings Limited (2285.HK) and John Deere announced today a strategic agreement to bring EGO branded battery products to John Deere dealers in the United States and Canada. The partnership will also see the two companies collaborate on developing new products in the future.
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment sells 43,364 units during June 2023
03-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group announced its tractor sales numbers for June 2023. Domestic sales in June 2023 were at 43,364 units, as against 39,825 units during June 2022.
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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.
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Hyderabad to host G20 agriculture ministerial meeting from June 15 to 17
14-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture Working Group (AWG) will be in Hyderabad for its Ministerial Meeting. The three-day event, starting from 15-17 June 2023, will be attended by more than 200 delegates from G20 member countries, invited countries and International Organizations.
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Mr Milkman launches distribution management solution to automate supply chain processes for agriculture, food industry
06-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mr.Milkman, India's leading SaaS platform, empowering dairies and milk brands with customer subscriptions and deliveries, has launched its Distribution Management Solution (DMS) to automate supply chain processes for the agriculture, food, and beverage industry.
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FPT Industrial to power new Holland TE6 Straddle tractor range
04-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
FPT Industrial, a brand of the Iveco Group dedicated to innovative mobility solutions, is powering the new and unique New Holland TE6 Straddle Tractor Range with its F36 Stage V engine.
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Tomar inaugurates Integrated Biological Control Laboratory in Hyderabad
04-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the Integrated Biological Control Laboratory (IBC Lab) at the National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM) in Hyderabad recently.
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Arya join hands with Bayer for promoting sustainable agriculture
24-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India's largest and only profitable agritech platform, has joined forces with Bayer CropScience, a global leader in the life science fields of agriculture and healthcare, in a strategic collaboration aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture.
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Norwegian agricultural heavy machinery manufacturer Orkel grows with RealWear assisted reality devices
15-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
RealWear, the world’s leading provider of assisted reality solutions for frontline industrial workers, today announced that Orkel, a Norwegian manufacturer of compactors and other machinery for agriculture, industry and waste management, has standardised on RealWear wearable devices across its business and dealer network.
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Bennet and Bernard Group join hands with TERI to promote aquaculture
15-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
Bennet and Bernard Custom Homes Pvt. Ltd and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have entered an MoU to take up a first-of-its-kind R&D work to encourage and develop projects in the areas of aquaculture in Goa, India.
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SLCM Group rope in over 19,000 women entrepreneurs in agriculture under Kissandhan
12-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
In another major development, SLCM Group has announced that it has disbursed more than INR 84.80 Crore to over 19,000 women entrepreneurs till FY22-23 through Kissandhan's BC (Business Correspondent) Partnership Lending Programme'.
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UPL, Republic of Guyana partners to set up millets model farm
11-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
UPL, a leading provider of Sustainable Agriculture Solutions, announced a collaboration with the Republic of Guyana to establish a 200 acre ‘Millets Model Farm’. Jai Shroff, Group CEO of UPL group and Zulfikar Mustafa, Agriculture Minister of the Republic of Guyana, signed an MOU on 21 April, 2023 in Georgetown, Guyana with an aim to assess the adaptation of various millet varieties for growing and consuming in Guyana.
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Godrej Agrovet launches umbrella brand PYNA for sustainable cotton production
11-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
Godrej Agrovet Limited's (GAVL) Crop Protection Business recently announced the launch of PYNA, an umbrella brand for sustainable cotton production. A pioneer in establishing the concept of selective cotton herbicides in different markets, GAVL will be selling three of its cotton weed management products Hitweed, Hitweed Maxx, and Maxxcott under PYNA brand.
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Mahindra domestic tractor sales touches 35,398 units during April 2023
05-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for April 2023.
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Agtech firm WRMS introduced SecuRisk to bridge the $160 billion global underinsurance gap
28-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Weather Risk Management Services (WRMS), an agriculture & climate risk management company, introduced SecuRisk to bridge the $160 billion global protection gap.
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Shivalik Small Finance Bank partners with Arya.ag to empower smallholder farmers
27-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform at scale, has announced a strategic partnership with Shivalik Small Finance Bank – a scheduled commercial bank in India.
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Rallis India revenue up 14% at INR 2967 Cr, announces dividend of INR 2.5 per share
26-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise and a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of the financial year ending March 2023.
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Aavishkaar Capital invests INR 16 Crores in INI Farms
14-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
ESG First Fund, managed by Aavishkaar Capital (Aavishkaar), an Aavishkaar Group company and a global pioneer in taking an entrepreneurship-based approach to scaling businesses for impact, and set up in partnership with KfW, a German state-owned development bank, announced their first investment of INR 16 Crores (1.95 Million USD) from the ESG First Fund into INI Farms.
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Mahindra-Qualcomm-backed deep tech startup enters the agri fintech space
29-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Carnot Technologies, India’s leading agri AI-IoT platform backed by Mahindra begins a strategic partnership with Avanti Finance.
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PepsiCo India extends stubble burning initiative in Punjab
23-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
PepsiCo India has extended its Biochar Initiative, a pilot crop residue management program, to the Fatehgarh Sahib and Ludhiana districts of Punjab as a potential solution to address the pressing issue of stubble burning in the northern states of India.
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment sale up by 30% to 24,619 units during February 2023
10-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for February 2023.
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Mahindra celebrates International Women's Day with the launch of #DeshkiShakti
08-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors, part of the Mahindra Group and the world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume, today celebrated International Women’s Day with the launch of a new digital film #DeshkiShakti.
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Bayer partners with WayCool to deliver optimal solutions to smallholder farmers
27-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of agriculture and healthcare, has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with WayCool, one of India's largest Food and Agritech companies, as a strategic partner to deliver end-to-end holistic solutions to smallholder farmers in India.
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Samunnati and Plasma Waters inaugurate the first new age Plasma-ized water generator in Hyderabad
27-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Samunnati and Plasma Waters, announced the installation of the first Plasma-ized Water Generator at the former’s Centre of Excellence, Hyderabad, Telangana, today in the presence of Anil Kumar SG, Founder & CEO, Samunnati & Robert Hardt, President & Global CEO, Plasma Waters Inc. along with his India MD, Mrs. Pragya Kalia and the Global Management Team from USA.
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Covestro India joins hands with United Way Mumbai to put ‘Jal Sanjivani’ in Solapur District
26-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Leading producer of innovative polymers and sustainable solutions provider Covestro and its NGO partner United Way Mumbai came together on 17 February 2023 to flag off a unique project- Jal Sanjivani. Jal Sanjivani is an integrated watershed management program aiming to build a climate-resilient agrarian community.
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Bill Anderson appointed new CEO of Bayer AG
14-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Supervisory Board of Bayer AG has appointed Bill Anderson to become CEO of Bayer, effective June 1, 2023. He will join Bayer as a member of the Board of Management on April 1, 2023.
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Mahindra records 14% increase in tractors sale during January 2023
01-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group announced that its tractor sales January 2023 was recorded at 27,626 units, as against 21,162 units during January 2022.
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Coromandel reiterates its investment in agritech companies
05-Dec-2022 - 0 Comments.
Coromandel International Limited (BSE:506395, NSE: COROMANDEL), India’s leading agri solutions company offering diverse products and services across the farming value chain and part of Murugappa Group continues its focus on technology adoption in agriculture and has been conducting drone trials in various locations.
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Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture gets $500,000 grant from Walmart Foundation
02-Dec-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition (TCI) is embarking on the next phase of its project to support smallholder farmers in India through the promotion of effective farmer producer organization (FPO) models.
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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment sells 29,180 tractors in November 2022
02-Dec-2022 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group has announced that it has sold its 29,180 units tractors in November 2022.
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SLCM wins prestigious FICCI’s Sustainable Agriculture Awards 2022
01-Dec-2022 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading comprehensive service provider in the global post-harvest space for agricultural commodities has received the prestigious ‘Sustainable Agriculture Awards’ 2022 from FICCI, India’s oldest and largest industry association catering to diverse business domains.
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WRMS Ventures into the manufacturing of climate-smart agrochemicals
23-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
WRMS, a leading agri-tech company, has expanded its services by foraying into the manufacturing of climate-smart agrochemicals in order to provide better solutions for pest management and soil fertility to farmers.
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WAAREE to plant 10,000 trees to uplift rural livelihoods, boost environment conservation
23-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
WAAREE Group, India's largest solar panel manufacturer and exporter with a manufacturing capacity of 9GW, has initiated a plantation drive on the land of their farmer-beneficiaries in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat.
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Mahindra launches first dedicated farm machinery plant in Pithampur
21-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Farm Equipment Sector (FES), a part of the Mahindra Group, today formally inaugurated its first dedicated farm machinery plant (non-tractor) in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh.
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SLCM’s agri-financing arm Kissandhan on-boards more than 9600 women loan beneficiaries
15-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Kissandhan, India’s leading Multi Asset Agri Finance NBFC and a subsidiary of the SLCM Group, has on-boarded more than 9600 plus women loan beneficiaries through its BC (Business Correspondent) Partnership Lending Programme and disbursed more than 413.40 Million of loan to them.
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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.
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ITC adopts a three-fold water management approach
06-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
ITC Limited, one of India's leading multi-business conglomerates, has forged as many as 50 Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) with the Government and other institutions as part of its integrated and holistic initiatives to achieve water security and rural empowerment across India.
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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.
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Growhub Innovations announces joint project with Koufuku Group to enter Asean market
07-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
The GrowHub Innovations Company ("The GrowHub"), Asia Pacific's only Web3-enabled plug-and-play ecosystem builder for food traceability and carbon credits, and KOUFUKU GROUP, a Japanese food company with over 50 years of history, have signed an MoU partnership for a joint project on market penetration using The GrowHub's proprietary Web3 technology.
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Dhanuka Group launches 'India ka Pranam Har Kisan ke Naam' campaign
28-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.
Taking the message of Panch Pran of Amrit Kaal - Goal of developed India, to remove the trace of colonial mindset, take pride in our roots and to bringing unity and sense of duty among citizens, Agri-input major Dhanuka Group has launched a unique brand campaign 'India Ka Pranam Har Kisan Ke Naam' to mark the 42nd foundation day of the company.
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ICRISAT inks partnership with ICAR for Water Management
25-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-ICRISAT collaborative work plan (2019-2023) includes three research projects. Major focus of one of these projects is the genetic improvement of grain legumes (Gram, Arhar and Groundnut) and dryland cereals (Jowar, Bajra and Ragi) for enhancing their productivity potential, adaptation and quality traits.
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India's first signature IoT-based remote pump comes with Advanced Features
23-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.
Pune-based Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL), a world-class pump manufacturing company with proficiency in engineering and fluid management systems, has introduced an advanced version of its signature IoT (Internet of Things) – based pump monitoring system-KirloSmart.
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Rallis India reports INR 863 Cr revenues for the Q1
21-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise and a leading player in the Indian Agri inputs industry announced its financial results for the first quarter of the financial year starting April 2022.
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Go Green Warehouse raises undisclosed funds through structured debt financing
Go Green Warehouses Private Limited, an integrated commodity management solutions provider, announced the raising of structured debt finance from a domestic financial institution.
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Azelis inaugurates state-of-the-art regional innovation center for food & nutrition in Singapore
20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, announces the opening of its Regional Innovation Center (RIC) for Food & Nutrition (F&N) in Singapore, further demonstrating the Group's commitment to continuously invest in its innovation capabilities.
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Agriculture ministry signs MoU with UNDP for strategic partnership on Agriculture, Crop Insurance and Credit
02-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), Government of India and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) wherein UNDP will provide technical support towards Centre’s aspirational Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) scheme & Kisan Credit Card – Modified Interest Subvention Scheme.
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NMIMS Shirpur campus commences admission for a 4-year degree program at School of Agricultural Sciences & Technology
16-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), a Deemed-to-be University has commenced admission for four years B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) undergraduate degree program to impart education in agriculture and allied sectors from a wider perspective.
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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.
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Union agriculture minister launches integrated hi-tech online portals on export/import of agricultural commodities,pesticides registration
19-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar recently lauched two portals, one for the Computerized Registration of pesticide (CROP) and the other for Plant Quarantine Management System (PQMS).
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Seso raises USD 25m in seed funding lead by Index Ventures
18-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Seso, a San Francisco, CA-based workforce management platform for agriculture, closed USD 25m in Series A funding.
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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.
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Drone technology in agriculture has a tremendous potential in increasing efficiency of crop management
16-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, (Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare) visited the SRFMT&TI Anantapur on 08.04.2022 and attended a Drone demonstration with farmers.
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Ninjacart partners with Avanti Finance to launch innovative credit products focused on agri value chain
11-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ninjacart, India's leading agri-platform which leverages technology to organise the agriculture ecosystem, has expanded its capabilities within the agri-tech space championing digital financial inclusivity through a strategic partnership with Avanti Finance.
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Gevo, Farmers Edge signs MoU to verify sustainable fuels from low-carbon grain through Verity Tracking
07-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Gevo, Inc and Farmers Edge Inc, a global leader in digital agriculture, announced that they signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to deliver a one-of-a-kind, carbon inset management program.
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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.
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Satlantis announces strategic investment from Encino for satellite-based GHG
01-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Satlantis LLC, a US technology leader in high precision miniaturized satellites and cameras is pleased to announce a strategic investment from Encino Environmental Holdings LLC (Encino).
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Iris Energy, enters into global strategic collaboration agreement with Finland's Clewer Aquaculture
18-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Iris Energy LLC, USA (Aquatech Division) announce their entrance into a Global Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Clewer Aquaculture OY, Finland. This collaboration is created specifically to focus on the burgeoning business of building land-based Fish Farms globally, using Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology, for sustainable sourcing of the highly valued fish protein.
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DLL, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, MagNA to continue long standing partnership
11-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Global financial solutions provider DLL, a fully-owned subsidiary of Rabobank Group, announced yesterday that they will extend their long-standing U.S. joint venture with Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited (MMFSL).
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Cropin announces three new executive leadership appointments
10-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Cropin, a leading global ag-ecosystem intelligence provider announced the appointment of three executive leaders in a move to strengthen its leadership team and support the company’s continued growth and execution of its strategic priorities.
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AgDevCo secures USD 90m of DFI funding to invest in African agribusinesses
04-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
AgDevCo, the specialist investor in early-stage African agribusinesses, recently announced a USD 90m package of new funding from the CDC Group (USD 50m), Norfund (USD 20m) and DFC (USD 20m) which will allow AgDevCo to continue to grow its investment activities in agriculture across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Rhiti Group, EST Global collaborate to provide new-age agriTech solutions
25-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Rhiti Group has announced collaboration with EST Global Inc., a leading FinTech company based in the Boston Cambridge MIT ecosystem working towards investing in FinTech solutions and bringing financial inclusion.
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IFC, Zimbabwe partner to develop smallholder farmers' agriculture insurance
21-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group and Zimbabwe's insurance regulator, the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC), announced a partnership to create a market for agricultural insurance products in Zimbabwe to protect smallholder farmers from weather-related crop damage and other shocks.
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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.
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India Invites Startups, FPOs to capitalise on agri and food processing policies at EXPO2020 Dubai
19-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
As part of India’s efforts to showcase the country’s investment-friendly policies and growth opportunities in agriculture and allied sectors at EXPO2020 Dubai, Dr Abhilaksh Likhi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, invited the Startups and FPOs (Farmer Producer Organisations) to submit their proposals to the ministry, and assured them that they would be considered for providing equity grants, management costs, and other available support measures.
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Otipy appoints Amresh Kumar as Chief Product Officer
12-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Otipy, India’s first community group buying platform for fresh produce, today announced the appointment of Amresh Kumar as Chief Product Officer.
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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.
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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.
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Thai Union Public, R&B Food Supply, Avanti Group enters into strategic JV in India
31-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Thai Union Group PCL (Thai Union) announced the signing of a joint venture agreement with R&B Food Supply PCL (RBF) and Srinivasa Cystine Private Limited (SCPL) to launch a new company focused on serving high quality food ingredients to the Indian market, according to former press release.
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WayCool Foods raises US $117mn in Series D round of funding from World Bank, Gawa Capital
15-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
WayCool Foods, India's fastest growing Agri-commerce company, has raised USD 117 million in their Series D round which saw participation from new and existing investors such as - LightRock, LightBox, FMO, Lightsmith, World Bank Group’s- IFC, Redwood Equity Partners and Gawa Capital. WayCool Foods will use the fresh capital to accelerate and leverage deep tech and automation to enhance its efficiency multi-fold.
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NERL disburse INR 2000 CR worth of loans against eNWR
04-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
National E-Repository Limited (NERL), an NCDEX group company and a WDRA (Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority) regulated entity has facilitated loans worth more than INR 2000 crore against electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (eNWR).
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Otipy to procure 10,000 tonnes of fruits and vegetables in 2022 from Haryana based FPOs
15-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.
Otipy, India’s fastest growing community group buying startup for fresh fruits and vegetables has announced partnership with Haryana government to procure 10,000 tonnes of fresh produce in 2022, from Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
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Agritech precision farming startup Samhitha raises $1.5MN in seed funding
02-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.
Samhitha Crop Care Clinics, an agritech start-up offering precision farming advisory, announced on December 1, 2021, that it has raised $1.5 million in a seed round led by TechStar Group, and participated by Quadrant Resource and angel investors.
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KBL introduced NEO Series 4-inch borewell submersible pumps
20-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Kirloskar Brothers Limited, one of the global market leaders in fluid management solutions and services, has launched a new series of time-tested Borewell Submersible Pumps—NEO Series 4-inch.
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Farm asset management firm Hosachiguru unveils their 20th managed farm plot
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Hosachiguru’s ‘Sambrahma Farms’ offers a hassle-free and cost-effective option to experience farm life. Buyers can choose from well-curated farm plots that are secure and sustainably managed.
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Rodrigo Santos named member of the Board of Management, Bayer AG, and President of the Crop Science division
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Supervisory Board of Bayer AG has appointed Rodrigo Santos (48) to the company’s Board of Management and the position of President of the Crop Science division, effective January 1, 2022.
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Women play a decisive role in ensuring food security, preserving local Agro-Biodiversity, says Kailash Chaudhary
13-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare organized a webinar recently on 'Women in Agri-startups: Creating Value with Supply Chain Management' in the series of events for celebrating MahilaKisanDiwas 2021.
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SLCM Launches Made in India quality check food grains app
18-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agri logistics conglomerate Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM) has announced the official launch of the beta version of a quality check mobile application for agricultural commodities under its proprietary AgriReach umbrella for user feedback and review.
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IAAG writes to the Prime Minister for approval of gene-editing guidelines in India
18-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
India Agriculture Advancement Group (IAAG) International, founded by the stalwarts of Agricultural sector from India and abroad have written to the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi expressing serious concern on the inordinate delay in the approval of Draft Guidelines for Safety Assessment of Genome/Gene-Edited Plants by Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), the regulatory body under the Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
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Tata-Cornell Institute launches hub for FPOs to empower small farmers in India
09-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.
In an effort to empower India’s 125 million smallholder farms to take advantage of growing opportunities in the agricultural sector, the Tata-Cornell Institute (TCI) for Agriculture and Nutrition launched a Hub for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) within its Center of Excellence in New Delhi.
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Arya collaborates with SBM Bank India for commodity financing
16-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Arya recently announced that it has tied up with SBM Bank India for commodity financing. The former has formed a strategic partnership with the latter to reinforce its competencies in financing solutions.
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Arya partners with State Bank of Mauritius to fortify its presence in commodity financing
13-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Arya, India's largest post-harvest Agritech player forays into a strategic partnership with SBM, India to reinforce its competencies in financing solutions.
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India using modern technology for crop production forecasting, says agri minister
09-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare ministry is funding various projects for Crop Production Forecasting, which includes FASAL Scheme (Forecasting Agricultural output using Space, Agro-meteorology and Land based observations) and CHAMAN (Coordinated Horticulture Assessment and Management using geo-iNformatics).
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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.
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Otipy appoints Pranit Arora as Senior Vice President - Growth and Marketing
28-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Otipy, India’s first community group buying platform for fresh produce, today announced the appointment of Pranit Arora as Senior Vice President - Growth and Marketing.
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Corteva Agriscience, 2030 Water Resources Group to transform 40,000 acres to direct seeded rice technique in Uttar Pradesh
25-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Corteva Agriscience, the global agriculture company, and the 2030 Water Resources Group (2030 WRG), hosted by the World Bank Group, signed a project to promote sustainable rice production in Uttar Pradesh.
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Rallis India consolidated revenues up by 11.7% at INR 741 crores during Q1 of 2021-22
22-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise and a leading player in the Indian Agri inputs industry announced that it has recorded an increase in consolidated revenue of over 11.7 percent at INR 741 crore for the first quarter ended 30 June 2021.
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Otipy raises USD $10.2 mn in Series A led by SIG, Omidyar
19-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Otipy, India’s community group buying platform for fresh produce, raised a Series A financing of USD $10.2 million (Rs 76 crores) led by SIG. Omidyar Network India, Innoven Capital and existing investors IPV (Inflection Point Ventures), Pravega, and FactorE also participated in the round.
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India needs widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence to improve crop productivity
19-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
In order to fulfill the rising food demand, great emphasis is being given to efficient farming through automation in the field and need-based resource management in farm operations to improve crop productivity.
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Amul wins a trademark case in Canada - Indeed, Utterly Butterly Delicious!
12-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Very recently, Amul has been successful in obtaining an order from the Federal Court, Canada for trademark violation. In this case, around January 2020, Amul learnt that group of fraudsters of Canada has blatantly copied the trade mark "AMUL" and the logo of "Amul – Taste of India", and created a fake Amul profile on LinkedIn platform which amounts to trade mark and copyright infringement.
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Need for resilient agriculture to tackle the uncertainties of the future, says agriculture commissioner
09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
We need to promote integrated waste management systems, green chemistry, bio solutions, and pesticides, which will help to produce safe food. We will start with certifications and multi-levels safety standards that will ensure safe food production and consumption, Dr. Suresh Kumar Malhotra, Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India said.
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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.
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SLCM awarded agri commodities management contract from Madhya Pradesh
08-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
New Delhi-headquartered agri technology and warehousing solutions conglomerate, Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), has received a record contract as a service provider for the Preservation, Management and Security (PMS) of food grain stock from the Madhya Pradesh state government.
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SpaceJLTZ appoints TerraStream to manage hyperspectral data for precision farming
02-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
SkyWatch Space Applications Inc (SkyWatch), a Waterloo-based space technology startup, recently announced it has signed an agreement to deliver data management capabilities to SpaceJLTZ.
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CIFA partners with WWF to develop farmers’ group with fish farming entrepreneurship
30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar, Odisha joins hands with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and a local NGO i.e., Bali Nature Life Society as technical partner for the novel initiative for developing livelihood through farmers’ collective initiated at Kumirmari, Gosaba, South 24 Pargana, Sundarbans, West Bengal recently.
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Aragen inks multi-year partnership with FMC Corporation, to accelerate agro-chemical pipeline
15-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Aragen Life Sciences (formerly, GVK BIO), a leading Contract Research and Development Organization (CRDO) has announced a strategic partnership with FMC Corporation, a global leader in innovative agricultural science, that provides solutions towards crop protection, plant health, and professional pest and turf management.
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WayCool Foods plans strategic investments of USD 20 mn
11-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agri-tech firm WayCool Foods and Products has an investment capex of USD 20 million to invest in companies with complementary capabilities, according to the IANS report.
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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.
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Cadman Capital appoints specialist to drive growth of aquaculture expansion
08-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Cadman Capital Group, a privately-owned, independent private equity firm has announced the appointment of two new aquaculture hires as it continues to drive the growth of its aquaculture portfolio.
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Hosachiguru launches managed farm plots with inhouse food forests
07-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Hosachiguru, a Bengaluru-based farm asset management startup, has launched two new managed farmland projects on the outskirts of Bengaluru to cater to the increasing interest in owning farmland and leading a more sustainable lifestyle.
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Agri minister reviews collaboration via virtual meet with Australian counterpart
01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
A virtual meeting between Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and David Littleproud MP, Australian Minister for Agriculture, Drought & Emergency Management, held today.
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Harnessing the power of the EU-FAO partnership for sustainable agri-food systems transformation
01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The European Union (EU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) concluded today the 2021 edition of the EU-FAO Strategic Dialogue, underlining that there is an ambitious common agenda that will put people and the planet at the heart of a partnership towards more efficient, resilient, inclusive and sustainable agri-food systems.
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Suntory Beverage & Food, Hitachi create IoT platform for precision traceability and digital transformation of factory management
01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd in cooperation with Group companies, and Hitachi has announced that they have created IoT platform to realize precision traceability, and the digital transformation of factory management and work styles at the new operational pant.
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CropIn announces strategic partnership with Africa based BETA computers
29-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
CropIn announces a strategic partnership with the Nigerian-based IT solution provider, BETA Computers. Latter serve a variety of clients, from small to medium-sized companies to major multinational firms, and helps them achieve long-term, sustainable success for varied sectors of businesses.
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ICICI Bank to use satellite imagery to assess creditworthiness of farmers
28-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
ICICI Bank has announced a unique way to assess the creditworthiness of a specific group of customers. The bank will use satellite data imagery to measure an array of parameters related to the land, irrigation, and crop patterns and use it in combination with demographic and financial parameters to make quick lending decisions for farmers.
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UK opens fisheries market, allows 3000 Indians to seek jobs without local tests
05-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
As an initial measure to kickstart trade partnership under the ambitious ‘Roadmap 2030’ to elevate bilateral ties to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’, both the countries agreed on an early market access package.
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Netafim Agricultural Financing Agency raises USD $50 mn from Phoenix Group, Cogito Capital
26-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
Netafim Agricultural Financing Agency Pvt. Ltd. (NAFA), an agri-focused NBFC and a subsidiary of Netafim Singapore, has raised USD 40 million via external commercial borrowing (ECB) from the Phoenix Group and Cogito Capital, both Israel based investors.
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Rallis India’s consolidated PAT up by 24% at INR 229 Cr for FY21
23-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise and a leading player in the Indian crop protection industry announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended 31 March, 2021.
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Barry Callebaut opens its new chocolate factory in Maharashtra
11-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Barry Callebaut Group, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, announced the official opening of its new chocolate and compound manufacturing facility, located in Baramati, Maharashtra state.
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UPL announces strategic collaboration with TeleSense, to reduce food waste & increase farmers profitability
08-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd has recently announced a strategic collaboration with TeleSense, a California-based IoT (Internet of Things) innovator revolutionizing post-harvest grain storage and transport.
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Mahindra launches Krish-e champion awards
06-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector, India’s leading tractor manufacturer and part of the USD 19.4 billion Mahindra Group announced the winners of the inaugural Krish-e Champion Awards on 30 January 2021.
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qZense secures INR 4.5 Cr seed investment led by Venture Catalysts
01-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
Venture Catalysts, India’s first and largest integrated incubator and accelerator, has recently led INR 4.5 Cr seed investment in qZense Labs, an agritech start-up for quality control and management of fresh produce.
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BTL EPC announces strategic OEM partnership with VST Tillers Tractor
21-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
BTL EPC LTD. (Shrachi) Kolkata, one of the foremost players in the power tiller, weeder, and allied industry has entered into a Strategic OEM agreement with VST Tillers Tractors Limited, pioneers in the manufacturing of power tillers, tractors, engines, transmission, power reaper and precision components over five decades and having manufacturing facilities in Hosur, Maluru and Mysuru and corporate office at Bangalore.
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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.
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Mahindra’s tractor plant at Zaheerabad in Telangana to be hub for new K2 tractor series
17-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), a part of the Mahindra Group has today announced that it will manufacture a new tractor series called the K2, exclusively at the company’s tractor manufacturing facility at Zaheerabad in the state of Telangana.
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Swaraj tractors launches new brand campaign through Josh manifesto
11-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors, a part of the USD 19.4 billion Mahindra Group today launched a new brand campaign ‘Josh Ka Raaz Mera Swaraj’ to communicate how Swaraj tractors fuel the passion in its customers as true companions in their farmlands.
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Islamic Development Bank, International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation hold a webinar on agritech, digital supply chain
27-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (Agriculture Division) in collaboration with IsDB Group Business Forum (THIQAH) jointly held a live webinar entitled “The Role of AgriTech in Food Security & Sustainability”to discuss sustainable climate-smart agricultural technologies for achieving food and nutrition security.
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ICAR organises online vocational training on 'Scientific management of goats'
22-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
A three days online vocational training programme was conducted on “Scientific management of Goats'' by Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, North Goa, ICAR –CCARI, Goa during 19 to 21 October 2020.
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Rallis India post INR 83 crore net profit in Q2
20-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise and a leading player in the Indian agri-inputs industry has announced that it has posted a net profit of INR 83 crore for the second quarter ended 30 September 2020.
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Aquaconnect launches financial risk management service AquaCRED
29-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Aquaculture startup Aquaconnect launches a full-stack technological intervention AquaCRED. This aims to bring a formal financial network to small and medium aquaculture farmers by working on risk assessment based financing strategy.
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Pesticides Management Bill 2020 will hurt Indian farmers and agriculture; needs review before clearance, says CCFI
12-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Pesticides Management Bill 2020 (PMB) was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on 23 March 2020 to replace The Insecticides Act 1968, which currently governs the registration, manufacturing, export, sale and use of pesticides in India
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Alliance for Agri Innovation urges govt to allow Bt Brinjal trials in India
16-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Alliance for Agri Innovation (AAI), a special interest group of Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) urges the Central and State Governments to allow field trials of Bt Brinjal in India.
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Tata Steel’ Nest-In launches India’s first smart warehouse for onion storage
04-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Nest-In, Tata Steel’s modular construction solutions brand, has launched a revolutionary onion storage solution ‘AgroNest’ that is aimed at reducing spoilage of the onions to half of its current level.
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Rallis India’s net profit up by 53% at INR 92 crore for Q1 ended June 30
22-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Mumbai based leading agri inputs player, Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise have posted an 53 percent increase in profit after tax (PAT) at 92 crore for the first quarter ended 30 June 2020, as compared to INR 60 crore recorded during the last Q1 period.
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Alliance for Agri Innovation celebrates 25 years of growing GM crops
22-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Alliance for Agri Innovation (AAI), a special interest group of Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) celebrates 25 years of planting biotech crops globally.
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CMFRI publishes online directory of fish-landing centers' close to COVID 19 hotspots
08-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute has launched an online database using the geographic information system to assist local authorities in the southern state of Kerala in their management of the fisheries sector during the COVID 19 pandemic.
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Indian agri minister calls to make soil nutrient a farmers’ movement
07-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers' welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar has called for making integrated soil nutrient management a farmers’ movement.
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CSIR unveils Kisan Sabha App, connecting farmers with supply chain, freight transportation management system
01-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) has launched a mobile application, Kisan Sabha App connecting farmers to supply chain and freight transportation management system.
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Securing farmers with technology: How Agritech can be a solution to farmers’ produce-related woes
30-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Pradhan Mantri FasalBima Yojana (PMFBY), Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY), e-NAM, and Soil Health Management (SHM) can bring significant relief to the farming sector.
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Agriculture Insurance Company looking for Management Trainees
28-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd., New Delhi is inviting application for Management Trainees, specializing in Remote Sensing and GIS with experience in working with software such as ArcGIS, ERDAS, SARSCAPE etc
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Japanese firm Kubota Corporation acquires 10% stakes in Escorts Group
04-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to create one of the largest Indo-Japan agriculture collaboration aligned to make In India, Kubota Corporation will acquire 10% equity stake, on a post capital reduction basis, in Escorts Group, India's second largest tractor manufacturer.
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Indian cricketer invest in Mahindra backed MeraKisan
11-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
MeraKisan Private Ltd., a part of the USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group, and a prominent player in the organic agri business market, with a focus on avant-garde organic food supply chains, today announced its partnership with Ajinkya Rahane, Vice-Captain of the Indian Test Cricket team.
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Swaraj Tractors recognizes heroes of Indian Agriculture with innovation awards
24-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors, a part of USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group announced the winners of Swaraj Innovation Awards 2020 at an Agriculture Conclave held in New Delhi today. The awards were bestowed upon farmers and institutions, recognizing noteworthy contributions made by them in the field of agriculture.
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IPNLF supports one-by-one tuna supply chains with key management appointments
16-Oct-2019 - 0 Comments.
The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF), the only non-profit association that is solely committed to promoting responsible one-by-one tuna fisheries and supply chains, is strengthening its management team with three key appointments
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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
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Better Food with Better Management – Cold Chain and its Benefits for Farmers
20-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.
India is predominantly an agricultural country. However, the emergence and rise of other sectors has led to it no longer having an agriculture driven economy
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Escorts-Kubota JV to make tractors in Faridabad
13-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.
Escorts and Kubota Corporation laid the foundation stone for Escorts Kubota India’s manufacturing plant on Escorts land in Faridabad. Marking the formal beginning of the project, the ceremony was attended by the management teams of both companies.
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International Workshop Calls for Joint Fisheries Management Plans for Afro-Asian Nations
30-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
An international workshop on fisheries and aquaculture has called for regional cooperation among the member countries of African Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO) in an effort to develop joint fisheries management plans aiming to achieve sustainable development of the fisheries in Afro-Asian countries
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BASF sign MoU with Adani to evaluate investment in acrylics value chain in Mundra
17-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
BASF SE, headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany and Adani Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the eve of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2019, to evaluate a major joint investment in the acrylics value chain
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SLCM Group bags Best Innovative Technology Initiative award for AGRI REACH
27-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading agri services solutions provider with operations across India & Myanmar, has been conferred with ‘ET Now Stars of Industry Awards - For Excellence in Learning & Development’ 2018 in the ‘Best Innovative Technology Initiative’ category.
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Young fisherwomen take empowerment classes from CMFRI
26-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
A group of young women from fishing community in Ernakulam district has learnt a plethora of lessons to realise their dreams, including securing a profession matching their tastes.
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SLCM agri financing arm raises INR 29 Crores through Symbiotics Group
25-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
Delhi based Agri Logistics group Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM)’s NBFC arm Kissandhan has today announced the raising of INR 29 Crores through an issue of non-convertible debentures that were subscribed by AAV Sarl, an affiliate of global impact investment company Symbiotics Group
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SLCM files Patent for Real-time Monitoring of Quality Control Data in a Warehouse Management System
11-Sep-2018 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading agri services solutions provider with operations across India & Myanmar has applied for a patent with the India Patent Office
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SLCM bags Warehouse Excellence Awards 2018
25-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s agri services solutions provider with operations across India & Myanmar has won the Warehouse Excellence Awards 2018
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Cabinet approves promotion of agricultural mechanisation for in-situ management of crop residue
12-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for promotion of Agricultural Mechanization for in-situ Management of Crop Residue in the States of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi
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SLCM wins SCMPro Warehouse Awards 2018
19-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading agri services solutions provider with operations across India & Myanmar, has won the SCMPro Warehouse Awards 2018 in the ‘Best Agri Warehouse’ category for bringing in the best practices in warehousing into India
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AgraME: Agthia partners with Trouw Nutrition Hifeed to enhance animal performance
07-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.
Agthia Group PJSC, one of the UAE’s leading food and beverage company has announce that it has entered into an innovation & technology partnership agreement with Trouw Nutrition Hifeed, a Nutreco Company which is the global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed
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Indian shrimps sector to grow double digit in the next few years, says WestCoast chief
18-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.
Being a leader in shrimp farming and processing, Agriculture Times caught with Rahul Kulkarni, Director of WestCoast Group, India’s one of the biggest shrimps producer to know what is driving growth.
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CSE lauds Jubilant FoodWorks says NO to antibiotic misuse in chicken
18-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
Centre for Science and Environment lauds Domino’s Pizza newly developed policy, ‘Usage of Antibiotics in Poultry Birds’ Health Management’
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BASF inks pact with Vital Therapeutics, introduces nutritional solutions enhancing poultry vitality in South Asia
15-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
BASF SE have entered a strategic partnership to bring a new choline chloride product to the feed industry in India and the rest of South Asia
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SLCM Group bags CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2017
25-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading agri services solutions provider having operations across India & Myanmar, has been conferred with CII Industrial Innovation Award 2017 at the 7th Industrial Innovation Summit presented by Niti Aayog & organized by Confederation of Indian Industry
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Negligence in Pesticide management increasing farmers deaths in Maharashtra, says CSE
18-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.
India’s abysmal management of pesticides has started taking a deadly toll – says Centre for Science and Environment
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Sohan Lal Commodity completes eight years in operations
18-Aug-2017 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management Pvt. Ltd. (SLCM) is celebrating its 8th Foundation day this month. Founded on 13th August 2009, SLCM has in a short span of time emerged as a leader in scientific warehousing management in the country.
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India’s total fisheries production could reach 16 MMT by 2019: ASSOCHAM study
24-May-2017 - 0 Comments.
Urging the government to double the outlay of Rs 3,000 crore for development and management of fisheries sector, apex industry body ASSOCHAM said.
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SLCM bags Global Logistics Excellence Award
19-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading Agri-logistics solutions Group, has been conferred with “Global Logistics Excellence Award” for “Supply Chain Disruptor Icon of the Year” for its disruption in the agri sector
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BASF’s biggest Asia Pacific R&D innovation campus inaugurated in India
03-Mar-2017 - 0 Comments.
BASF Group has inaugurated its new Innovation Campus Asia Pacific, located in Mumbai, India.
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Haymarket Media Group forms joint venture with Comexposium
17-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Haymarket Media Group today announces a new joint venture with Comexposium, one of the world’s leading event organisers.
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Sohan Lal Commodity bags Golden Peacock Award for Innovation
03-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management awarded with Golden Peacock Innovation Management Award
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Maharashtra varsity introduce training in drought management
11-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Taking a cue on how to manage drought for farmers, Parbani based university, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University has introduced a model training course in drought management.
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Tata Chemicals sells urea venture to Yara India for $400 MN
11-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Tata Chemicals has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on August 10, 2016 that it has decided to sell its urea business to Yara India for $400 million (Rs 2670 crore).
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Odisha Dairy Co-operative awarded ISO 22000:2005 certification
02-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
The MS Certification Services has granted International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 22000:2005 Certificate to the Bhubaneswar Dairy, Chandrasekharpur recently through its accredited agency under the assistance of the Institute of Quality and Environment Management Services Pvt Ltd.
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Escorts unveils 13 new tractors under its flagship brands
18-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to strengthens its position in international arena, India’s leading engineering conglomerates , Escorts Group has launched 13 new tractors under flagship brands Farmtrac, Powertrac, and Euroline Series.