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Renewable energy empowers Nepal’s farming, cuts emissions
17-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Nepal’s agriculture, which supports 62% of the population and contributes nearly a quarter of the country’s GDP, faces significant challenges from climate change, youth migration, and limited energy access.
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Apply Now: $1 million for AI-powered agriculture technology
14-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
The agricultural sector in developing countries is facing unprecedented challenges, with smallholder farmers needing innovative solutions to address climate resilience, food security, and sustainable growth.
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Strengthening academia-industry linkages key to agricultural transformation in India
14-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
As India grapples with the twin challenges of agricultural sustainability and youth employment, experts are calling for stronger linkages between academia and industry to accelerate innovation, enhance productivity, and generate new opportunities across the agri-value chain.
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Turmeric slump during wartime: Hedging is the only safety net for traders
12-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Commodity traders today face many challenges like earthquakes, rains, droughts, recessions, money crunch, and bankruptcy, and now new challenges like war and tariff wars have been added.
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CLFMA hosts key poultry sector meet in Patna with US help
29-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
The Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association (CLFMA) of India, in collaboration with the U.S. Grains Council and supported by the Bihar Poultry Farmers Association (BPFA), successfully organized a strategic seminar titled “Poultry in India: Current Challenges & the Way Forward” in Patna.
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RCF partners with Maharashtra mango growers to boost farmer incomes
22-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a strategic move to support horticulture farmers and enhance their incomes, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) has joined hands with the Maharashtra State Mango Growers Association to address key agricultural challenges, including market exploitation and climate-related crop losses.
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Top 10 Premium Rice Varieties in India
22-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
India's rich agricultural heritage boasts a plethora of rice varieties, each with distinct characteristics and flavors. Among these, certain premium varieties command higher prices due to factors such as grain quality, aroma, cultivation challenges, and regional demand.
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India's Top 10 Premium Wheat Varieties and Their Origins
15-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
While the average wheat price in India hovers around ₹2,539 per quintal (₹25.39 per kilogram), certain premium varieties command significantly higher prices due to factors like nutritional benefits, cultivation challenges, and limited production regions.
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Blockchain for Seafood: Ensuring Transparency and Traceability
08-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
The seafood industry, a vital component of global food supply chains, faces numerous challenges related to sustainability, legality, and quality control.
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Drones to emerge as a game changer in fisheries, says Union Minister George Kurian
08-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
Drones will emerge as a game-changer in the fisheries sector, addressing several critical challenges with precision and efficiency, Union Minister of State for Fisheries Shri George Kurian has said.
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Maharashtra farmers adopt HDPS to boost cotton productivity
07-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
Cotton farmers in Maharashtra are transforming their cultivation practices by adopting the High-Density Planting System (HDPS), a method set to significantly enhance productivity while addressing challenges of low yields and labour shortages.
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Combating Disease Outbreaks: Protecting Aquaculture from Pathogens
28-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.
The aquaculture industry, crucial for meeting the growing global demand for seafood, faces significant challenges from disease outbreaks.
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Coop model pivots India’s emergence as world’s largest milk producer: Milma chief at IDF World Dairy Summit
24-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.
Noting that the cooperative model has immensely contributed to India’s rise as the world’s largest milk producer, Milma Chairman K S Mani made a strong pitch at the World Dairy Summit in Paris for adoption of sustainable and smart practices to turn the global challenges faced by the dairy sector into opportunities.
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Seeds are the Foundation of India’s Food Security and Nutrition, says FSII chairman
24-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.
As global food insecurity and malnutrition continue to pose significant challenges, the seed industry stands as a critical player in addressing these issues.
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The Rise of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS): Building Sustainable Fish Farms on Land
24-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.
As the global demand for seafood increases and traditional fishing methods face environmental and sustainability challenges, innovative aquaculture solutions are gaining traction.
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The Plight of the Small Farmer: Ensuring Fair Prices and Market Access
19-Sep-2024 - 0 Comments.
In India, small farmers make up the backbone of the agricultural sector, cultivating a significant portion of the country's crops. However, these small-scale farmers face numerous challenges, including inadequate access to markets, unfair pricing, and limited resources.
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Empowering Growth: A Look at Indian Government Schemes Supporting Farmers
09-Aug-2024 - 0 Comments.
India's agricultural sector, the lifeblood of the nation, sustains millions of livelihoods. However, farmers face numerous challenges, including fragmented landholdings, volatile market conditions, and unpredictable weather patterns.
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Report on Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Schemes
31-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
Uttar Pradesh, a crucial contributor to India's agricultural output, faces challenges in ensuring consistent irrigation due to factors like variable rainfall and a growing population. To address these concerns, the state government implements various irrigation schemes.
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Drought-Resistant Crops for a Resilient India
30-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
The story of Indian agriculture is one of remarkable resilience. Facing a multitude of challenges, from unpredictable monsoon patterns to water scarcity, farmers have demonstrated remarkable adaptability.
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Insights into India's Cotton Farming Sector - Challenges, Innovations, and Economic Trends
23-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
Cotton farming in India remains a cornerstone of the nation's agricultural and industrial sectors, despite facing significant challenges in recent years.
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A Sprout of Innovation: Indoor Farming Takes Root in India
29-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Indian agricultural landscape, long dominated by traditional open-field farming, is witnessing a revolutionary shift. Indoor farming, a controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) technique, is gaining traction as a sustainable and efficient solution to the challenges plaguing conventional agriculture.
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Can Zero Farming Feed the World? Exploring the Promise and Challenges of a Budget-Friendly Technique
23-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
In the face of a growing global population and a strained agricultural sector, innovative farming practices are emerging to address the challenges of sustainability and affordability. Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF), a technique popularized by Indian agriculturalist Subhash Palekar, has garnered significant attention for its low-cost approach to food production.
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Urban Farming: Cultivating a Greener Future in Our Cities
22-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
The sprawling cityscape, once a symbol of progress, is now facing new challenges. Food security, environmental sustainability, and community engagement are concerns demanding innovative solutions.
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Top AgriTech Companies Shaping India's Agricultural Future
21-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
India's agricultural sector, a cornerstone of the nation's economy, is undergoing a digital transformation. AgriTech companies are at the forefront of this revolution, leveraging technology to address longstanding challenges and empower farmers.
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Aqua Schools are revolutionising fish farming in Uttar Pradesh
17-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Shail Kumari, a farmer associated with Urra Shobha Purva SHG in the Mihinpurva block of Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, faced challenges in supplying sufficient food grains for her family due to seasonal flooding.
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Drones revolutionizing India's agriculture landscape
18-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
India’s agricultural sector is on the brink of a technological revolution, with drones leading the charge. This extensive report explores the burgeoning agri-drone space in India, examining its current state, the challenges it faces, and the potential it holds for transforming agriculture in the country.
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Battling Poultry Diseases in India: Understanding the Top 10 Ailments and State-Specific Challenges
21-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Poultry farming is a vital component of India's agricultural sector, providing nutrition and livelihoods to millions. However, the industry faces persistent challenges from various diseases that can decimate flocks and disrupt production.
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Top 10 Wheat Producing States in India
20-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Explore the top 10 wheat producing states in India, from the fertile plains of Uttar Pradesh to the diverse agricultural landscapes of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Discover their contributions to national food security, the challenges they face, and the future of wheat production in India.
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Centre, coastal states team up for harnessing potential of marine fisheries
04-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
In a crucial move towards ensuring the sustainable growth of India’s marine fisheries, the NITI Aayog is bringing together the Central government and various coastal states under one roof to address critical challenges in the sector and develop a roadmap for a collective approach.
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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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WRMS's crop advisory service to Mentha Crop farmers in Uttar Pradesh showed significant positive outcomes
05-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
In the Barabanki region of Uttar Pradesh, farmers toiling to cultivate Mentha, a high-value crop, encountered numerous challenges. From nutrient deficiencies and unseasonal rainfall to persistent pest issues, their path to success in farming was covered with obstacles.
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CMFRI Urges Climate-Smart Villages for Coastal Risks
22-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
In view of a barrage of challenges from flooding to shoreline changes to disease outbreaks posing serious threat to the coastal lives, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has suggested climate smart villages to check the risks in the region.
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From flooding to shoreline changes to disease outbreak: Coastal Lives hit hard due to climate change, say experts
18-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
From flooding to shoreline changes to disease outbreak, a barrage of challenges is posing a serious threat to the coastal lives. A brainstorming session on India’s preparedness for adapting to climate change in marine fisheries, held at the ongoing international climate conclave on marine fisheries, has underlined that coastal communities are the most vulnerable to climate change.
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Revitalizing India's Agriculture: IDH and Better Cotton Promote Regenerative Farming for a Sustainable Future
15-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Explore how IDH and Better Cotton are driving regenerative agriculture in India to address critical challenges while ensuring a sustainable and resilient agricultural future.
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Bolstering food security: The remarkable tale of climate-resilient wheat in India
12-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Amidst the challenges posed by climate change, one innovation in agriculture stands as a beacon of hope in India: Climate-Resilient Wheat. Developed through tireless research efforts, this remarkable crop has the potential to transform Indian agriculture, ensuring food security for millions and mitigating the impact of an unpredictable climate.
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Global agriculture faces challenges and innovations amidst changing climate
07-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
As the world grapples with the impacts of climate change, the agriculture sector is facing unprecedented challenges and innovations to ensure food security for a growing global population.
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Global turmeric conference unites stakeholders for developing ecosystem
28-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
The maiden one-day Global Turmeric Conference here ended with deliberation around challenges and opportunities that would pave the way of growth and development of Turmeric ecosystem often referred as ‘golden commodity’.
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Professor Ramesh Chand launches unified portal, upag.gov.in for agricultural statistics
26-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Member of NITI Aayog, Professor Ramesh Chand officially launched the Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg Portal- www.upag.gov.in) today. It is a groundbreaking move to address the complex governance challenges India's agriculture sector is facing.
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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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India’s seafood exports touch 17.35 MT during 2022-23, grow 26.73% in quantity terms
14-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
India achieved an all-time high exports of seafood both in terms of volume and value (both US$ and Rupee) by shipping 17,35,286 MT of seafood worth INR 63,969.14 crore (US$ 8.09 billion) during FY 2022-23 despite the several challenges in its major export markets like USA.
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Best practices to increase Maize crop yield in adverse weather conditions this summer
21-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
India’s agricultural sector is facing challenges due to climate change. The frequent occurrence of extreme weather events, increasing temperatures, and other consequences of climate change has resulted in adverse effects on crop yields and farmers & livelihoods.
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Kerala Milk Federation launches ‘Repositioning Milma 2023’ initiative
19-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today launched an ambitious rebranding initiative of the cooperative dairy major Milma focusing on the image makeover of the brand by bringing uniformity in packaging, design and products quality to meet the challenges from domestic and global competitors while reinforcing its position as the market leader.
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Top 10 challenges facing Indian agriculture today
26-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture is a major contributor to the Indian economy, accounting for around 18 percent of the country's GDP and providing employment for around 50 percent of the population.
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Top technology trends in agriculture in 2023
13-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
As the world population continues to grow and the challenges facing the food industry persist, it is important for all of us to work towards the goal of providing enough nutritious food for 9 billion people by 2050.
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Government to provide 50% subsidy to SC-ST, women and small and medium farmers to buy drones
05-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated and addressed the conference on “Promoting Kisan Drones: Issues, Challenges and the Way Ahead” organized as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
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Bayer spotlights grower focus at Fruit Logistica 2022
11-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Bayer presents the latest innovative and sustainable Fruits and Vegetables solutions to, on and beyond the farm at Fruit Logistica from April 5 to 7. The company spotlights products for the challenges facing growers, such as the tomato virus, the increasing request for organic and low residue produce and the need to lessen agriculture’s impact on the environment and respond to climate change.
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India among top 10 countries producing 65% of global feed, finds 2022 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook
28-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
The 2022 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook was released recently highlighting global feed production survey data. The global COVID-19 pandemic has had major impacts on the agri-food sector, contributing to supply chain challenges and accelerating the adoption of new technology and environmental sustainability practices.
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Bayer’s Grants4Ag Program awards funding for 21 new crop science research proposals
27-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Bayer has announced its 2022 cohort of Grants4Ag grant recipients who were chosen to receive awards ranging from 5,000 to 15,000 Euros to help them complete research on challenges facing agriculture.
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Ambuja Cements support farmers, to procure biomass fuel for its plants
09-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Burning crop residue after harvesting is detrimental to soil health and has a negative economic impact on farmers and local communities. Additionally, this also contributes to air pollution and aids the challenges posed by climate change.
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Seaweed Farming Entrepreneurship by Cooperatives booklet released
25-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
A booklet providing an overview of the challenges and opportunities in the ‘Seaweed Farming Entrepreneurship by Cooperatives’ was released here on Tuesday by Parshottam Rupala, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India at an event in the presence of Sundeep Kumar Nayak, Managing Director, NCDC and Jatindra Nath Swain, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India.
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India's export footprint expands; GI certified mango shipped to Bahrain
11-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
India has expanded its footprint of mango exports to the newer countries this season, notwithstanding logistical challenges posed by the COVID19 pandemic.
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Top 5 Misconceptions About Satellite Imagery for Agriculture
01-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
From the early days of Landsat to present-day commercial providers, agriculture has been one of the largest adopters of satellite imagery. By partnering with leading agricultural companies over the years, we've gained a window into the day-to-day challenges, concerns, and opportunities that growers have across the globe.
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ICAR-NRC organizes webinar on World Camel Day
30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner, Rajasthan organized an International Webinar on “Camel, Climate Change and Globalization: Challenges for Science” on 22 June 2021.
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Disastrous consequences of surge in cultivation of illegal HtBt cotton, FSII & NSAI write to government
20-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Quality seeds for farmers is the first step towards growing quality produce and better yield. Research and development ensure that the challenges faced by farmers are resolved and they get better varieties to fight pests and diseases.
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Smart measures required for a successful kharif season amidst the pandemic
18-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Monsoon plays an important role in Indian agriculture. While awaiting the arrival, farmers have already begun initial tasks of kharif sowing. As the country is still reeling under the pandemic, farmers will face challenges for a second consecutive year. Moreover, farmer will have to be more cautious as the second wave of Covid-19 has proven more intense.
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OneBasket adding value to agri supply chain
13-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Looking at the challenges faced by farmers to bring their product to the end users, Hyderabad based agritech startup company, OneBasket is taking this challenge head on.
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Bamboo markets has been set up for farmers, says agriculture minister
07-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for agriculture and farmers welfare Narendra Singh Tomar while addressing inaugural session of ‘National Consultation on Opportunities and Challenges for Bamboo in India’ said that so far under the National Bamboo Mission close to 79 bamboo markets has been set up.
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New ruminant meta-analysis from Alltech addresses protein challenges, carbon footprint and profitability
18-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
The tightening of global protein supplies is creating uncertainty for producers and the feed industry alike as to where this year’s protein supply will come from. Add to that the ever-increasing pressure on producers to meet the growing global demand for milk and meat while also reducing their environmental impact and remaining financially viable.
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Gene editing technology and regulation, says Dr Shivendra Bajaj of FSII
29-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Adoption of science and technology in all aspects of life has been the hallmark of modern civilization. We expect technology to address challenges and make our lives easier, the same holds true for technological intervention in farming, writes Federation of Seed Industry of India executive director Shivendra Bajaj.
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One Nation - One Scheme to benefit farmers, urged to enroll for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, PHDCCI webinar
09-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Agri-Business Committee of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organized a webinar on Webinar on Crop and extreme weather Insurance in India Challenges and the Way Forward today.
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Hindustan Insecticides gearing up locust control pesticide to Iran
25-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Despite logistics and other challenges posed by Covid 19 lockdown HIL (india) Limited a public sector undertaking under Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertlizers has ensured timely production and supply of pesticides for farming community.
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Need for biotechnology crops in India, writes seeds federation director
23-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
The ongoing pandemic has brought forward our vulnerability to food crisis, especially with our increasing population. In addition, the challenges of future, will be much different than the ones in past because of factors like climate change, reduced availability of land and water, soil degradation and changing food preferences of people.
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Indian fertilizer company eyeing big orders from African countries
12-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Despite enormous logistic and other challenges posed by COVID-19 lockdown, Hindustan Insecticides Limited (India) is making all efforts to ensure adequate supply of insecticides to farmer community in the country and at the same time eyeing big export orders of DDT from African countries.
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COVID19: Impacts on Indian agriculture sector
18-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian governments have swung into actions since the Corona virus attack and the immediate challenges that COVID19 has posed to the farm sector and suggest mitigation measures to ensure a sustainable food system in the post-crisis period, writes ICRISAT authors, Dr Peter Carberry & Dr Arabinda Kumar Padhee
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Farmers should get value for their product, says Indian agri minister
08-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.
There are new challenges in agriculture, small farmers need to be helped with technology at the ground level so that input costs can be reduced. The farmer should test his soil regularly and there is a need to speed up the pace of organic farming
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Eggs affordable, nutritious solution for addressing India’s malnourishment challenges, says CLFMA
13-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.
As 2017 World Egg day is celebrated on 13 October, CLFMA and its members call for concerted efforts by all foodchain actors to promote egg for strengthening India’s food and nutritional future, the association said in a statement
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To disrupt or be disrupted: ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference will challenge attendees to harness the power of disruption
05-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
One idea, from one person, can disrupt the status quo to create opportunity — or challenges — for many. Will agriculture be a positive disrupter, creating opportunity? Or will the industry be caught playing defense to disruption?
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Huge challenges ahead to deliver finer technology to farmers
20-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
If we desire to change the destiny of India we will have to change the rural scenario, Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Radha Mohan Singh said today in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
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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.
