Adelaide-made cattle-handling VR teaching tool goes global

A virtual reality experienced that teaches students how to handle cows, designed by a University of Adelaide academic and local tech company Think Digital, has launched to the United States at the 97th Future Farmers of America convention in Indianapolis.

Agricultural Innovation, Technology: Key to Combating Hunger

04-Aug-2024 - 0 Comments.

With the recent release of the United Nations (UN) 2024 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, CropLife Asia and its member companies are highlighting the increasingly critical role  agricultural innovation and technology play in enabling and empowering regional farmers to produce the safe, nutritious and affordable food that drives food security in Asia.

Over 1800 firms, 18 nations to participate at Angola's 39th Luanda International Fair

23-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

From July 23 to 28, the 39th Luanda International Fair (FILDA) opens its doors in the Special Economic Zone of the Angolan capital with a focus on internationalization. Angola's main business showcase is attracting more and more global markets and investors as the country invests in strategic infrastructure for global trade and industry, such as the Lobito Corridor and the Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport. 

International Telecommunication Union, ICAR to host workshop on digital agriculture through IoT and AI

17-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is organizing a Workshop on “Cultivating tomorrow: Advancing digital agriculture through IoT and AI,” in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.

India, ASEAN to collaborate on sustainable agriculture and millets

28-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

In a meeting recently, India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) charted a course for enhanced cooperation in the agricultural sector, highlighting shared goals and India's potential contributions.

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

15-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.

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

India to host first edition of Global Fisheries Conference 

19-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.

India is set to host the Global Fisheries Conference India 2023, a two-day mega event bringing together a diverse array of dignitaries and stakeholders including state fisheries ministers, diplomatic delegates representing different nations, global fisheries and aquaculture scientists, policy makers, fisheries communities and investment bankers on November 21 and 22 on the occasion of celebrations of the World Fisheries.  

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

12-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

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

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.

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.

Unreasonably high standards a concern for exporters, says official

20-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.

Certain countries have set “unreasonably high” standards for import of commodities as part of precautionary norms, causing concern for marine exporters from developing nations and raising the cost of production manifold, according to a top government official.

Telluris Biotech plans to raise 12mn US $ by March 2023

28-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

Telluris Biotech, a Hyderabad-based company engaged in the manufacturing and supply of crop protection solutions for farmers and growers receives Biochemical Classification it received from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).

Ninjacart launches agri export-import platform targeting UAE, GCC nations

21-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Ninjacart, India's leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organise the Indian agriculture ecosystem, has expanded its footprint globally by launching Ninja Global platform for agri export-import businesses in the UAE and GCC countries.

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.

Arya joins United Nations Global Compact Network India

06-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, one of the leading integrated grain commerce platform has announced that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact India thereby voluntarily conforming to universal sustainability principles and taking steps to support UN SDGs.

Belgium and US to finance FAO-led support to Tonga's farmers

17-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

The governments of Belgium and the United States of America, FAO is allocating a total of USD 700,000 to re-establish agriculture livelihoods for households affected by Hunga Tonga – Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption and tsunami.

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

08-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

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

Director-General of United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization to share his vision at Bayer’s Youth Ag Summit

17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Dr QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, will be this year’s keynote speaker at Bayer’s 2021 Youth Ag Summit.

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

17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

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

GI certified Jalgaon banana exported to Dubai

16-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

In a major boost to exports of Geographical Indications (GI) certified agricultural produce, a consignment of fiber and mineral-rich ‘Jalgaon banana’ has been exported to Dubai an emirate in the United Arab Emirates.

GI certified Jardalu mangoes first commercial consignment exported to United Kingdom

14-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

In a major boost to the agri-exports potential of the eastern region, the first commercial consignment of Geographical Indications (GI) certified Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur, Bihar was exported today to the United Kingdom.

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.

GI certified Shahi Litchi exported to United Kingdom

25-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

In a major boost to the export of GI-certified products, the season’s first consignment of Shahi Litchi from Bihar was exported to the United Kingdom by the air route.

Bayer's support to smallholder farmers partnership model recognized by United Nations

08-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

Better Life Farming (BLF), Bayer’s multi-stakeholder global partnership model, received a commendation honor at the fifth edition of the United Nations Economic Cooperation and Integration (UNECE) International Public Private Partnerships (PPP’s) Forum as part of its 2021 Build Back Better Infrastructure Awards.

UPL selects Qlik to drive business strategy, enable self-service analytics

29-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Qlik has announced that UPL Ltd (formerly United Phosphorus Limited) (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070) is leveraging its data analytics platform to empower and inform business users across its organization. The Indian multinational has been working closely with Qlik to streamline its data operations and enable data-driven decisions to drive growth.

US raises red flag on India’s mandatory BIS certification of animal feed beyond July 27

18-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

The United States has expressed concern over India’s new directive making it mandatory for all commercial feeds, including imports, intended for food producing animals to comply with the relevant Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specification and certification norms and pressed for a postponement in its implementation in the light of COVID-19 disruptions.

Vertical farming envisages profitable and suitable agriculture business

10-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

A silent revolution is underway in the agriculture sector, which is going to be quite evident in the days to come. With the global population is set to reach near 10 billion mark by 2050, the food production must increase by 70 per cent, estimates the United Nations.

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

India sends proposal to United Nations for declaring the year 2018 as International Year of Millets

23-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister Radha Mohan Singh has sent a proposal to United Nations for declaring the year 2018 as ‘International Year of Millets’

India brings 2.25 MN hectares under organic farming

09-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.

India is one of the oldest organic agricultural nations of the world has always promoted an organic method of farming, Indian agriculture minister, Radha Mohan Singh said at the Organic World Congress 2017

Indian cabinet approves MoU with UAE for cooperation in agriculture, allied sectors

18-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval for Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United Arab Emirates in the field of agriculture and allied sectors

Bayer strengthens US animal health portfolio by acquiring Cydectin

08-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

Bayer and Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) has announced that they have signed an agreement to acquire BIVI’s CYDECTIN bovine and ovine endectocide products in the United States.

Amul selects Amazon to enter US markets

02-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to expand its reach in the United States, India's largest dairy cooperative with 3.6 million members, Amul has selected Amazon to sell its products in the US.

World Food Day raises debate about challenges in food output

16-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

The United Nations (UN) expects the population to grow to more than 9 billion inhabitants on Earth by 2050.

USFDA calls for greater collaborations

03-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

Recognizing the importance of timely and effective collaboration between India and the food and drug regulatory body of the United States, the Director of Delhi based USFDA’s India office, Dr Mathew T Thomas has called for a collaboration of the best practices in the farmed shrimp industry to minimize the extent of export rejections into the US.

India expecting positive outcome of anti-dumping review in the US

24-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.

The Indian seafood industry is expecting a favourable outcome of the ongoing “Sunset review” on anti-dumping. This protectionist tariff is imposed by the United States for imports that it classifies as sold below exporters’ domestic value and thereby “dumped” in its markets.