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PepsiCo scales regenerative agriculture, sharpens climate and water goals under pep+ Strategy
23-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
PepsiCo has announced a significant expansion of its regenerative agriculture goals and fine-tuned its environmental targets across climate, water, and packaging, marking a deeper commitment to long-term sustainability under its PepsiCo Positive (pep+) strategy.
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India set for record wheat harvest as favourable weather boosts yields
22-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
India is poised to achieve a record wheat harvest this year, aided by favorable weather during the crucial grain-filling stage and the wider adoption of high-yield, climate-resilient seed varieties, according to government scientists and trade associations.
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4 Top Agriculture Trends in 2025
20-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
The agricultural sector is rapidly evolving, driven by technological innovations and the urgent need for climate-smart, sustainable food production. In 2025, several key trends are set to redefine farming practices globally, blending cutting-edge science with environmental stewardship.
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ICL’s innovations revolutionizing agriculture to end world hunger
17-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Hunger remains a devastating global challenge, affecting around 800 million people worldwide. The root causes are multifaceted, including climate change, economic instability, and inefficiencies in food distribution.
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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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MP minister urges climate action in agriculture at Bhopal Policy Dialogue
14-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Framing climate change as an urgent and immediate threat to Indian agriculture, Madhya Pradesh’s Minister for Cooperation, Sports & Youth Welfare, Shri Vishvas Kailash Sarang, on Wednesday made a clarion call for intensified awareness and collective action.
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India’s soil diversity: A key to sustainable agriculture
12-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Explore India’s rich soil diversity, its impact on agriculture, and the urgent need for conservation in the face of climate change and overuse.
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Millets: Smart grain powering sustainable agriculture
12-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
As the world grapples with climate change, food insecurity, and unsustainable farming practices, millets are making a powerful comeback.
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Climate Change, Agriculture, Sustainability, Policy Dialogue
08-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
With climate change severely impacting India’s food systems, a high-level Regional Policy Dialogue on Climate Change & Its Impact on Agriculture will be held in Bhopal on May 10, 2025.
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Pulses, spices replace wheat as climate hits hill farming
04-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Hill agriculture in Uttarakhand is undergoing a dramatic transformation, as pulses and spices emerge as the new backbone of farming in the region.
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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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India champions small farmers and climate resilience at 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meet
21-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
At the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting, India reaffirmed its global leadership in sustainable agriculture, emphasizing inclusive growth, farmer welfare, and technological innovation.
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Dharmendra Pradhan unveils agri-initiatives to boost rural economy in Sambalpur
14-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a series of forward-looking agricultural initiatives in Odisha’s Sambalpur district on Sunday, aimed at revitalizing the rural economy and empowering smallholder farmers through climate-smart and market-driven practices.
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India’s agri research neglects climate crisis: less than 1% focus on sustainability, finds ICAR
14-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
A groundbreaking analysis by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has revealed a striking blind spot in India's agricultural research ecosystem: less than 1% of PhD studies conducted over the past 80 years have addressed climate change or sustainable farming practices.
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India, Israel inks landmark agritech alliance for climate-smart farming
13-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a significant stride towards revolutionizing agricultural practices and bolstering global food security, India and Israel formalized a comprehensive agriculture cooperation agreement recently.
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India Leads Record Rice, Wheat Output in 2024-25 — USDA April Report
13-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In its latest USDA April report on global agriculture trends, the United States Department of Agriculture projects record-setting production in key commodities, notably rice and wheat, despite widespread climate volatility.
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Patch, Varaha partner to drive Asia's largest carbon removal
10-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a significant boost to climate action in Asia, climate solutions platform Patch and carbon project developer Varaha have announced a multi-million dollar partnership aimed at scaling durable carbon removal initiatives across the region.
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Climate tech leader Ecozen raises over $23 Million
22-Jan-2025 - 0 Comments.
Ecozen, a leading climate-smart technology solutions provider, has raised over $23 million in debt funding from responsAbility Investments AG, Northern Arc Capital Limited, Maanaveeya Development & Finance Private Limited, and others.
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India’s Push for Climate-Resilient Agriculture: Ensuring Food Security in an Era of Unpredictable Weather
02-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
As India grapples with unpredictable weather patterns, the nation’s agricultural sector is increasingly vulnerable to climate impacts. Extreme events such as droughts, floods, and prolonged heatwaves now regularly impact crop yields, putting both farmers' incomes and food security at risk.
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Soil Health in Crisis: Strategies for Soil Conservation and Regeneration
01-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
Soil is a fundamental resource for agriculture, supporting crop growth, water filtration, and carbon sequestration. Yet, soil health is deteriorating worldwide due to factors like intensive farming, deforestation, and climate change.
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Climate Change and Agriculture: How Indian Farmers are Adapting to a Changing Environment
31-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.
Climate change poses a significant threat to agriculture, particularly in countries like India where the economy and livelihoods of millions of people are closely tied to farming.
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Climate Change and Agriculture: How Indian Farmers are Adapting to a Changing Environment
25-Sep-2024 - 0 Comments.
Climate change poses a significant threat to agriculture, particularly in countries like India where the economy and livelihoods of millions of people are closely tied to farming.
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Maintaining soil health is the key to environmental balance and enhancing agricultural productivity
14-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
Climate change could cut crop yields, especially in the world's most food-insecure regions. The erratic weather conditions, intense cultivation due to increasing global population and poor soil management is threatening soil, water, and air quality.
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African Development Bank, Ethiopia launch $94 MN project to boost Climate Resilient Wheat Value Chain Development
13-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the government of Ethiopia, in partnership with the Netherlands, fertilizer company OCP-Africa, and the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), have launched an ambitious project to transform Ethiopia from a wheat importer to a self-sufficient producer and exporter.
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Bioprime Agrisolutions, Yara India inks pact to combat climate uncertainties in farming
12-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
BioPrime AgriSolutions, a leading ag-biotech startup harnessing the power of agricultural biotechnology for sustainable and resilient farming practices, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Yara India, a subsidiary of Yara International, the world’s leading crop nutrition company.
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A Greener Future: How Indian Farmers and Villagers Can Benefit from Increased Forest Cover
04-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
India, a land of diverse landscapes, faces a pressing challenge: deforestation. Despite the critical role forests play in regulating climate, maintaining biodiversity, and sustaining livelihoods, forest cover in India stands at a concerning 21.67%.
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Top 10 Global Banks Funding the Agricultural Revolution
27-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
As the world grapples with issues like food security and climate change, agriculture is undergoing a critical transformation. This report sheds light on the top 10 global banks actively funding the agricultural space, exploring their market capitalizations, annual turnovers, and unique initiatives in this sector.
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Guide to Setting Up a Garlic Farm in Maharashtra
15-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Garlic, a ubiquitous yet versatile bulb, adds a pungent kick to countless dishes worldwide. Maharashtra, with its diverse climate and fertile lands, offers a suitable environment for cultivating this aromatic crop.
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New Climate Change Impact Prediction Tool Analyzes Food Production and Financial Risks
13-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
A groundbreaking study by researchers at the University of California San Diego offers a new tool for predicting how climate change will impact food production and financial institutions.
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Maharashtra's Golden Harvest: A Guide to Setting Up a Turmeric Farm
12-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Turmeric, the vibrant golden spice revered for its flavor and medicinal properties, thrives in the warm, tropical climate of Maharashtra.
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Guide to Setting Up a Ginger Farm in Maharashtra
10-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Ginger, a versatile spice with a distinctive aroma and pungent flavor, thrives in the tropical climate of Maharashtra.
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Digital tools discussed for climate-smart farming in rainfed areas
07-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) hosted a national workshop recently in New Delhi to explore "Digital Forecasting Techniques and Decision Support System for Climate Resilient Agriculture in Rainfed Eco-systems."
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Top 10 Grape diseases ravaging India amidst climate change
19-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
India, the world's second-largest grape producer, is facing a formidable challenge – a surge in grape diseases attributed to the ever-worsening climate crisis.
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India Reaches Record Foodgrain Production, Bolsters Climate Resilience with Tech and Strategy
01-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
India's agricultural sector is thriving, achieving record foodgrain production of 329.69 million tonnes in 2022-23.
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Climate-Smart Agriculture takes root in drought-stricken Maharashtra
22-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
With the Marathwada region of Maharashtra reeling under its worst drought in decades, farmers are increasingly turning to climate-smart agricultural practices.
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Climate hope grows: NABARD and ADB team up to shield Indian farms, rural communities
21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a major win for India's climate resilience, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have joined forces to safeguard the country's agriculture, natural resources, and rural development sectors.
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Global aquaculture will provide 59% of fish for human consumption by 2030
25-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
In view of a range of critical threats posed by climate change and increasing demand for food and nutritional security, Simon Feunge-Smith, Senior Fishery Officer of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO) has called for enhancing blue finance for innovations and developments in the aquaculture sector.
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Dvara E-Registry wins World Economic Forum’s Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge
13-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Recognized for innovation in agricultural technology, Dvara E-Registry has been named one of the 12 winners of the World Economic Forum’s Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge. The company's digital platforms are paving the way for a new era of sustainable farming and financial inclusion for smallholder farmers across India.
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BOBP Calls for Regional Cooperation in Bay of Bengal
22-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO) has sought greater research cooperation among the member countries as climate change is taking a toll on marine fisheries of the Bay of Bengal region.
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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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Scientists warn of climate crisis threatening marine life as Asian countries face high risk
18-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
A global consortium of marine biologists has warned that climate change is devastating marine life, threatening Asian countries the most.
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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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Harvesting hope: Climate-resilient crops transforming agriculture worldwide
16-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
As our world grapples with the growing impacts of climate change, the future of agriculture is at a crossroads. Rising temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and extreme events are threatening food security worldwide. In response, scientists and farmers are turning to an essential solution: climate-resilient crops. The urgency of climate-resilient crops
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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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Drought-resistant wheat: A new hope for Maharashtra's farmers
10-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Maharashtra is one of the leading wheat-producing states in India, but its farmers are facing a growing challenge: drought. Climate change is making droughts more frequent and severe, and Maharashtra's wheat crop is particularly vulnerable.
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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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Pioneering progress in pearl millet: Corteva Agriscience - ICRISAT - ICAR collaboration redefines global food security
05-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
In an era marked by growing global population and climate change concerns, a collaborative research project between Corteva Agriscience, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was undertaken.
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Global farmers express concern over climate change impact on agriculture, finds survey
22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
71% of farmers say that climate change already has a large impact on their farm, and even more are worried about the impact this will have in the future. 73% have experienced increasing pest and disease pressure.
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Leading the charge for a greener future: AVPN spotlights the climate leadership of Godrej and Wipro
17-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN), the largest network of social investors in Asia, has unveiled a compelling initiative through its Climate Action Platform.
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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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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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Meghalaya launches Nature Solves Framework to tackle climate change
27-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Government of Meghalaya has launched a new framework to tackle climate change, called "Nature Solves." The framework aims to harness the power of nature to restore ecosystems, conserve water resources, and mitigate climate change.
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Omnivore closes $150MN fund to invest in agritech startups that address climate change
27-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Omnivore, an impact venture capital firm focused on agriculture and food, announced today that it has closed its third fund at $150 million. The fund, which was oversubscribed, will invest in early-stage agritech startups and MSMEs in India.
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Venture investment in Indian agrifoodtech down by 33% at $2.4 BN during 2022, says report
24-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
AgFunder and Omnivore have released the fifth India AgriFoodTech Investment Report, detailing $2.4 billion in startup investment, a 33 percent year-over-year decline from $3.6 billion in 2021. The decline matches the global downward trend but there were bright spots where investors backed innovations focused on farmers and climate change.
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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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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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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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Climate-smart deeptech firm Ecozen raises $25 mn
27-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Ecozen announced that it has raised $25 million of combined equity and debt capital.
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Agri secretary says ministry open for pro-farmer changes in PMFBY due to climate crisis
27-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare ministry is open to taking pro-farmer changes in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in response to the recent climate crisis and rapid technological advances.
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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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Promote crop diversification to save water, says Indian NGO at UN Conference
15-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Established in 2005 with an objective to Incubate Civil Society, CNRI, India's leading non-governmental organisation has made a strong case for promoting crop diversification to save water and address issues concerning climate change at the UN Conference on Water in New York.
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Corteva Agriscience brings its Climate Positive Leaders Program to India
24-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Corteva Agriscience has announced the launch of its 2022 Climate Positive Leaders Program, in India.
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Roeslein Alternative receives a USD 80m grant to create a new climate-smart agriculture value chain
16-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) announced that it had received USD 80 million in federal funding for a five-year pilot project to create a value chain for climate-smart agriculture where farmers who plant prairie grasses and cover crops are compensated with environmental credits and receive income from renewable energy.
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Agri-Insurtech startup IBISA raises seed funding from Ankur Capital
16-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agri insurtech startup IBISA announced that Ankur Capital, an India-based leading early-stage venture capital fund focused on transformative technologies in deeptech and climate tech has joined its seed round.
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Climate-smart deeptech startup Ecozen raises INR 54 Cr in Series C funding led by Dare Ventures
20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Climate-smart deeptech startup Ecozen has announced that it has raised INR 54 crore of additional funding as the first tranche of a planned INR 200 crore Series C round.
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Corteva help farmers with hybrid millet seeds to increase yield, enhance livelihoods
20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Observing the “International Year of Millets 2022-23” and to address the demand for adequate food, nutrition, and livelihood security while combating climate change, global agriculture company, Corteva Agriscience is focused on engaging the next generation of farmers through its hybrid millet seeds and modernizing the key agricultural attributes to support them in growing what matters.
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Fasal inks MoU with IMD on weather forecast models to make farming climate-smart
26-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
Fasal, India's earliest full-stack agtech solutions company, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for research collaboration.
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Omnivore announces launch of new USD 130m venture fund focusing on agritech, climate sustainability
12-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Omnivore, India's leading agritech venture capital firm, recently announced the launch of its third fund, with a target corpus of USD 130m (INR 1000 crore).
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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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Ghana receives a USD 60m climate smart agriculture fund from World Bank for smallholder farmers
25-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
World Bank approves USD 60m fund for climate-smart agriculture initiative that preserves soil, water, plant, animal and human health which would affect directly about two million Ghanaian smallholder farmers.
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SupPlant raises USD 27m to combat climate change by assisting South African farmers
18-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
SupPlant, an Israeli agritech company, has raised an additional USD 27m (R408 million) to assist South African farmers to adopt digital solutions for fighting climate change.
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World Bank supports food security, higher incomes of farmers vulnerable to climate change in Bangladesh
16-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The government of Bangladesh and World Bank signed a USD 120m financing agreement to help improve the irrigated agricultural and fisheries production and increase the incomes of 170,000 poor people vulnerable to climate change.
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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).
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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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Har Medh Par Ped promoting tree plantation on farmlands
15-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (Har Medh Par Ped) Scheme was launched in 2016-17 to encourage tree plantation on farm land along with crops/cropping system to help the farmers get additional income and make their farming systems more climate resilient and adaptive.
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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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Financing sustainable agriculture key to address climate change vulnerability: CFA Institute report
25-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has called for a concerted effort from Indian Banks, Venture capital (VC) investors, multilateral development institutions, and Indian policymakers, towards catalysing private capital for sustainable agriculture.
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Pandemic is nothing, but climate change is going to be devastating, says Meghalaya forest minister
22-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Pandemic is nothing, but climate change is going to be devastating, said James Sangma, Cabinet Minister for Forest & Environment and Power, Meghalaya while delivering a keynote address virtually on Monday night on day one of the TiE Sustainability Summit 2021, on being organised by TiE Hyderabad.
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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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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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Symbiotics launches first agricultural green bond with Samunnati
28-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Symbiotics, the leading market access platform for impact investing, has arranged with Samunnati Financial Intermediation & Services Private Limited its first green bond whereby the proceeds of USD $4.6 million in local currency equivalent are fully allocated towards climate smart agriculture.
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Excess irrigation over northern India shifting monsoons towards northwest risking agriculture
06-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Climate researchers have discovered that excess irrigation over northern India shifts the September monsoon rainfall towards the north-western part of the subcontinent increases widespread weather extremes over Central India. These meteorological hazards expose vulnerable farmers and their crops to risks of failure.
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Climate change likely to affect agricultural productivity in Maharashtra, says Institute for Sustainable Communities
30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Climate analysis predicts mismatch in rainfall and temperature patterns with crop phenology: Soybean, Cotton, Wheat and Gram crops at risk finds Institute for Sustainable Communities study across three major regions of Maharashtra.
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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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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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Weather, climate research gear up for innovation in India finds Department of Science and Technology webinar
26-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The impact of climate variability on agriculture was highlighted in a panel discussion conducted under the aegis of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
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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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ICRISAT scientist says 5Gs of genomics vital to accelerate crop breeding
12-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Genomics-assisted crop breeding technology can help advance crop improvement at an accelerated pace to ensure food security for a growing population and changing climate.
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Agri experts, Microsoft India to process weather data, to boost yield and profit
04-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Scientists, meteorologists, start-ups and Microsoft India are coming together to crunch weather data to help farmers beat climate risks and boost yield and profit.
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ICAR signs MoU with NABARD for up-scaling various technologies, innovative farmer models
28-Dec-2019 - 0 Comments.
With a view to promote sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient farming systems, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Board of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
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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
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UAE Agriculture Industry Under the Spotlight This Week in Dubai
05-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, AgraME, is taking place from 6-8 March at the Dubai World Trade Centre
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CMFRI Open House Highlights Impact of Climate Change in Fisheries
04-Feb-2018 - 0 Comments.
CMFRI displayed the research output of the study on climate change conducted under the scheme of the National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture
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World has to double food production by 2050 to feed teeming billions
21-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture has the wherewithal to overcome problems of climate change and take the path of sustainable and climate-smart agriculture (CSA) by using mitigation techniques and adapting technology and new crop patterns, said Shyam Khadka, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative in India, at a conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).”
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Necessary to promote hybrid seeds of improved varieties to cope with global climate change
26-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
It is imperative to develop hybrid seeds of improved variety for the areas of varied agricultural climate so as to sort out the problems emerging due to global climate change, Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh said
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Change in climate is key factor for new races of pathogen, says Indian agri minister
17-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh has said that change in environment is key factor for emergence of new races of pathogen, minor diseases of insect-pests become major biotic stresses.
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Digital India reaching to small, marginal & women farmers, says Dr Amrit Patel
19-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
India has been relatively well endowed with resources for sustainable agricultural development, viz. land, labor, water, livestock, fisheries, forestry, three distinct agricultural seasons, congenial climate, solar radiation, among others.
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Traditional, organic farming answer for sustainable agriculture, says Singh
13-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
To fight growing climate change, India will focus on traditional and organic farming, Indian agriculture minister, Radha Mohan Singh said recently.
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Need for organic farming rises with higher CO2, says Singh
07-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
The importance of organic farming has increased manifolds while keeping in view the immediate menace of climate change. That is why, the Government of India has launched a Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY) and Organic Value Added Development (OVCDNER) schemes under National Sustained Agriculture Mission to promote organic farming in the country.
