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Bayer seeks nod for novel herbicide in key markets
30-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Bayer submits applications for its novel herbicide, icafolin-methyl, in the EU, US, Canada, and Brazil. The first new mode of action in 30 years aims to fight weed resistance.
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IN-SPACe commences short term skill development course on space technology in agriculture
28-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), in collaboration with ISRO, NCVET and Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh, commenced a short-term skill development course titled "Essentials of Space Technology in Agriculture Sector", on 27th July 2025 aimed at introducing non-governmental entities and academia to the applications of space technology in agriculture.
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ANGRAU launches online agriculture courses for July 2025 intake
13-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
ANGRAU invites applications for online agri courses in Organic Farming, Terrace Gardening, and Mushroom Cultivation. Apply by July 15.
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IoT in Agriculture: Tackling common challenges to boost farm productivity
02-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
The agricultural sector is rapidly embracing digital transformation, with the Internet of Things (IoT) emerging as a key driver for modern farming practices worldwide. IoT applications—from soil sensors and drones to automated irrigation systems—are helping farmers monitor environmental conditions, track livestock health, and predict crop yields.
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Spices Board invites applications under SPICED Scheme for FY 2025–26 to boost exports, farmer empowerment
21-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
The Spices Board, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has announced financial assistance under its flagship scheme “Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative Interventions for Export Development (SPICED)” for the financial year 2025–26.
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Apply Now: 15 Job Openings in CMFRI's Marine Census Programme
05-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has invited applications for 15 temporary vacancies of Data Scientist, Project Associates, Project Assistants and Office Assistants on contract basis for the Marine Fisheries Census -2025 project.
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Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture: The Rise of Agri-Drones
19-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
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India's Top Maize Producers in 2022-23
25-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Maize, the "golden grain," is a vital cog in India's agricultural machinery. It serves as a staple food in some regions, a key ingredient in animal feed, and a raw material for various industrial applications.
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High-Yielding Maize for Indian Farmers
18-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Maize, also known as corn, is a versatile crop that plays a vital role in Indian agriculture. It serves as a staple food source in some regions, a key ingredient in animal feed, and a raw material for various industrial applications.
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Applications Open for evokeAG. 2024 Startup Program: Connect, Grow, and Innovate in Agrifood Tech
22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Calling all agrifood tech innovators! Here's your chance to join Asia Pacific's premier agrifood tech event, AgriFutures evokeAG. 2024.
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Search begins for the next generation of future young leaders in agrifood
17-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
The hunt is on for the future pioneers of the agrifood industry as applications open for the evokeAG. Future Young Leaders Program.
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Proveye receives funding from the European Space Agency worth USD 225k
14-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Proveye, an Irish AgTech business that invented the use of digital image data for agricultural and environmental protection, USD 225,000 through the ARTES 4.0 Downstream Applications Demonstration Fund.
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Prospero partners with Kalahari GeoEnergy to invest in geothermal use in aquaculture
28-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Prospero, a UK-based investor, has partnered with Kalahari GeoEnergy to implement a project to develop direct applications of geothermal heat in Zambia. The first project to come out of this partnership will be aquaculture farms.
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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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Semios step up with acquisition of data collection firm Centricity
24-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Semios, a leading precision-farming platform for permanent crops, announced it has acquired Centricity, developers of a suite of field data collection applications including ApRecs, a market-leading solution for agri-businesses.
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Agriculture Infrastructure Fund applications cross INR 8000 crore mark, set to transform agri-infrastructure
05-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund has crossed the INR 8000 crore mark after receiving 8665 applications worth INR 8216 crores. The largest share of the pie is contributed by Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) (58 percent), agri-entrepreneurs (24 percent) and individual farmers (13 percent). These investments are for a wide range of projects which will unlock value for farmers across the country.
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AGCO announces virtual experience for its farm applications
17-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
AGCO, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and solutions, announced today virtual ride and drive experiences that provide in-cab demonstrations of its popular RoGator and TerraGator application equipment. The company is rolling out virtual ride and drives and other engagement opportunities.
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Govt sanctions INR 17,800 Cr loans, clears INR 2424 Cr under PMFBY insurance claim
16-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) 18.26 lakh applications have been sanctioned for loans worth INR 17,800 cr and INR 2424 crores have been disbursed to the beneficiary farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
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CMFRI joins hands with ISRO to protect coastal wetlands
12-Apr-2019 - 0 Comments.
MoU signed between CMFRI and Space Applications Centre of ISRO to develop mobile app and web portal with complete database on smaller wetlands to build resilience on climate change
