Hatchery Heroes: The Importance of Sustainable Fish Seed Production

16-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.

As global populations grow and the demand for seafood increases, the importance of sustainable fish seed production has never been more critical.

CMFRI develops eco-friendly fish feed using black soldier fly larvae

26-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.

In an attempt to promote sustainable aquaculture practices, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has developed eco-friendly fish feed using black soldier fly (BSF) larvae meal.

AI for Aquaculture: Using Artificial Intelligence to Optimize Fish Farming

25-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.

The global aquaculture industry, valued at over $200 billion, is pivotal in meeting the growing demand for seafood.

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.

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.

The Future of Fish Farming: Exploring New Technologies and Practices

24-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.

As the global demand for seafood continues to rise, fish farming, or aquaculture, is becoming increasingly vital for sustainable food production.

GM Mustard verdict by SC: Seed industry pitches for a science-based approach 

25-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

The seed industry has welcomed the verdict by the two-judge bench on the conditional approval granted by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) to Delhi University’s Centre for Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants (CGMCP).

Meghalaya recognizes best performing young farmers with awards, seed-money

23-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, through the office of the Principal, Basic Agriculture Training Centre, awarded the achievements of 8 Best Performing candidates from different districts a cash prize of INR 50000 each to support their venture under the visionary programme titled, ‘The Training of Rural Educated Youth for Self-Employment on Farm-Based Activities’ (TREYSEFA)’.

Freshleaf raises INR 1 Crore in seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures

25-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

Premium tea brand Freshleaf has raised INR 1 Crore in seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The funds raised will be utilized to expand marketing efforts, increase production capacity, and enhance research and development for new products.

Fodder ecosystem builder Cornext raises $2.2M from Omnivore

12-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

Cornext, which is building a fodder ecosystem to support dairy cattle farmers, announced today that it has raised USD 2.2 million in a Seed round from Omnivore.

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.

CMFRI throws open wonders of marine life

03-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

A large number of people, mostly students, turned out to watch in awe giant fish like the humpead wrasee, whale shark, precious pearls, and more at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on 2 February 2024.

Ernakulam KVK drives Kerala's millet market growth, promotes healthy millet-fish fusion flavors

25-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is set to facilitate market value chain for millets within Kerala and popularise fusion flavours of millet-fish combo as a balanced diet.

Millet Matchmaking: CMFRI connects producers & consumers at December Meet (Dec 28-30)

24-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.

Aimed at forging direct connections between millet entrepreneurs, consumers and distributors,  a buyer-seller meet will be organised during the upcoming Millet-Fish festival to be held at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on December 28-30.

KVK’s millet-fish fest to host recipe contest 

23-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.

Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will organise a recipe contest at the upcoming ‘Millet-Fish’ fest to be held on December 28-30 at CMFRI.

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. 

CMFRI identifies two more seer fishes from Indian waters 

14-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.

In a breakthrough in the marine fisheries sector, the researchers of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have identified two more species of seer fish, the most sought-after high-value marine fish.  

New leadership team takes charge at Federation of Seed Industry of India

22-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) welcomes its new leadership team as Ajai Rana assumes the role of Chairman. Discover the organization's vision for a knowledge-driven seed sector in India.

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.

ICAR to standardize Plasma-ized Water Tech, partners with Indian subsidiary

20-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

A path-defining memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research  Institute, New Delhi, ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, Mau, Uttar Pradesh and Plasma Water Solutions India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of a fast emerging US Ag Tech company, Plasma Water Solutions Inc. 

Rising sea surface temperatures affecting fish distribution in Indian waters

19-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Rising sea surface temperature (SST) is affecting fish distribution patterns in Indian waters, said Dr J K Jena, Deputy Director General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). 

CMFRI Proposes Mariculture Parks to Boost Coastal Fish Production

15-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Explore the ICAR-CMFRI's innovative proposal for mariculture parks to meet growing food demand and improve coastal fish production. Learn how these parks can benefit India's blue economy and ecosystem sustainability.

Agri fintech KIVI closes seed round, positions to serve the farmgate ecosystem with credit, commerce and distribution

13-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Agri-fintech startup KiVi, operated by Agrosperity Tech Solutions Private Limited, announces the conclusion of its seed round of Rs 15 crore led by Caspian Leap for Agriculture Fund, Piper Serica Angel Fund, YAN Angel Fund, Impact Innovators and Entrepreneurs Foundation, among others. KiVi is incubated at IIT Madras Research Park and stands for kisan vikas - farmer development.

Namdhari Seeds unveils cutting-edge greenhouse for plant pathology, elevating Indian agriculture

22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

Namdhari Seeds Pvt. Ltd. (NSPL), a leading player in the agricultural industry, has taken a significant leap towards elevating Indian agriculture with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art greenhouse facility. This cutting-edge greenhouse, covering an impressive 58,000 square feet, is dedicated to advancing Plant Pathology and Seed Health operations, reinforcing NSPL's commitment to providing world-class agricultural solutions to Indian farmers.

Agritech start-up farmers fresh zone earns UN recognition for sustainable innovation

20-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.

Farmers Fresh Zone (Farmers FZ), an innovative start-up focused on revolutionizing the agricultural sector, has gained global recognition by being selected as the sole Indian participant in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Seed's SDG Agrifood accelerator programme for innovators.

Namdhari Seeds bags NABL accreditation for seed health testing

07-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.

Namdhari Seeds Pvt. Ltd (NSPL), a prominent leader in the seed industry, is delighted to announce that its cutting-edge laboratories based in Bangalore have been awarded NABL Accreditation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by the National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories (NABL).

NCDEX launches Isabgol seed futures contract

19-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd. (NCDEX), India’s leading Commodity Exchange, today launched Futures contracts in Isabgol Seed for trading.

Incentivising Agri-Seed Research & Development: Key to Food Security

23-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

A robust seed system for agriculture is of fundamental importance to the health of the nation. Food & nutrition security continues to need attention in India, with a burgeoning population of approximately 1.4 billion to feed.

Kerala’s ornamental fish sector revives after COVID losses

23-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

Over 500 start-up units in the ornamental fish sector are on a course of revival after they suffered a heavy loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to efforts of the Kerala Aqua Ventures International Limited (KAVIL), a government of Kerala undertaking. 

Agri tech startup Greenikk raises INR 5 crore in pre-seed funding from Indian, foreign investors

11-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

Greenikk, a Kerala-based fledgling startup that launched India’s first full-stack supply chain seamlessly connecting banana cultivators, wholesalers,  exporters and B2B buyers on a single platform, has raised INR 5.04 crore in pre-seed funding from a string of  institutional funders, angel investors and serial entrepreneurs from India and abroad.   

Indian Immunologicals inks partnership with CIFE, to launch country’s first commercial fish vaccines

29-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), a leading vaccine manufacturer, has announced partnership with Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai, an Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Institute for the commercial development of vaccine against common bacterial diseases in freshwater fishes. 

Fresh From Farm raises over INR 3.2 Cr in seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures

26-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

Food-Agri Business start-up Fresh From Farm has raised over 3.2 Cr in Seed Round led by Inflection Point Ventures. Fresh From Farm is a demand-and data-based aggregation ecosystem that recognizes retailer demand trends and buys the precise amount from farmers.

Indian Immunologicals announces its entry into aquaculture health market

25-Oct-2022 - 0 Comments.

Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL) – has forayed into Aquaculture Health Segment with the launch of its products to serve the growing need in farmed shrimp and fish in the country.

FSII donates INR 20 lakh to Benefit Sharing Fund of Food and Agriculture Organisation

25-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) donated INR 20 lakh (USD 25000) to the Benefit Sharing Fund of Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) showing support for the work of the Benefit Sharing Fund.

Agtonomy receives seed III funding from Cavallo Ventures and Mirae Asset

16-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Ag-tech innovator Agtonomy announced it closed a USD 13.5 million funding round for its cutting-edge software and services.

B2B food processing firm Suite42 raises $4.3 MN in seed round from Omnivore, Orios

07-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Suite42, a B2B food processing platform, announced today that it has raised USD 4.3 million in Seed funding.

Insect biotech startup Loopworm raises $3.4M from Omnivore, WaterBridge

06-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

India's leading insect biotech startup, Loopworm, announced today that it has raised a $3.4 million Seed round co-led by Omnivore and WaterBridge Ventures, with participation from Titan Capital and leading angel investors including Nadir Godrej (Godrej Agrovet), Sanjiv Rangrass (ex-ITC), and Akshay Singhal (Log9 Materials). 

Jharkhand becomes first state to distribute seed to farmers through blockchain tech

22-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.

In a significant development which would revolutionize agriculture in the country, Directorate of Agriculture, Jharkhand and global blockchain technology company, SettleMint, India jointly announced the successful launch of seed distribution to farmers based on blockchain technology.

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.

Piatrika Biosystems raises $1.2 MN seed funding led by Ankur Capital

Agri-Genomics startup, Piatrika Biosystems has raised $1.2 Million in a seed round led by Ankur Capital.

Agritech startup Kisanserv inching towards INR 100 crore revenue

30-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Pune-based full stack agritech startup Kisanserv who had raised INR 10 Crore in its seed round has clocked multiplier returns this year.

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.

Agrizy raises $4 million seed funding from Ankur Capital

13-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Bengaluru-based ag-tech startup, Agrizy has raised $4 Million in a seed round led by Ankur Capital. This round also saw participation from Omnivore and notable angels like Rajesh Yabaji (CEO, BlackBuck), Zetwerk's Co-founders Srinath Ramakkrushnan, Amrit Acharya, Rahul Sharma, and Vishal Chaudhary among others.

Leaf Agriculture raises USD 5m seed funding from S2G Ventures

31-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Leaf, food and agriculture's data infrastructure company, has raised USD 5m in seed funding led by S2G Ventures with participation from all existing investors including Cultivian, Radicle Growth, and SP Ventures.

Koidra raised USD 4.5m seed funding from Ospraie Ag Science for IA of greenhouses

30-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Koidra, intelligent automation (IA) platform company based out of Seattle, has raised USD 4.5m in its seed round. Ospraie Ag Science (OAS) led this round of funding, with participation from Amritam Holdings, Cavallo Ventures, and Foothill Ventures.

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.

Women leaders building sustainable, inclusive food system globally

16-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) and Alliance for Agri Innovation held a webinar on 'Women Leadership Building Sustainable and Inclusive Food System'.

From seed to market govt overnment is providing all facilities to the farmers, says Kailash Choudhary

14-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister of State Kailash Choudhary inaugurated Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2022 in New Delhi recently.

Ninjacart launches $25 MN agri seed fund

04-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Ninjacart, India's leading agri-platform which leverages technology to organize the agriculture ecosystem, launches an Agri Seed Fund, a $25 million fund to support emerging and new-age startups in the agriculture sector.

Department of Agriculture invites investors to venture into fish aquaculture

28-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is encouraging investors to venture into large-scale production in aquaculture in support of the Comprehensive National Fisheries Industry Development Plan (CNFIDP), a five-year comprehensive framework for promoting the optimal development and long-term sustainability of the fisheries sector.

Semaai raises USD 1.25m in pre-seed funding from Sequoia Surge, Beenext

18-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Indonesia-based agri-tech startup Semaai earlier this week raised USD 1.25m (INR 8.75 crore) in a funding round.

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.

Govt to give 8.20 lakh hybrid seed mini kits free to farmers in 343 districts of 15 states

20-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

Under a special program by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, 8,20,600 seed mini-kits will be distributed free of cost in 343 identified districts of 15 major producing states of the country.

Fish pickles, chammanthi powder, curries through MIMI app

18-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Kerala State Coastal Area Development Corporation (KSCADC) is reaching out to households in select places in Kollam district with a wide variety of value-added fish products through its MIMI mobile app.

Federation of Seed Industry, Alliance for Agri Innovation celebrates World Cotton Day

06-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

On World Cotton Day on 7 October, Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) and Alliance for Agri Innovation (AAI) celebrates the power of technology like Bt Cotton in making India the world’s leading producer.

Bayer to launch organic vegetable seeds portfolio enabling greater access to certified organic market

04-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

Bayer has announced that it will expand its vegetable seeds offerings under the new Vegetables by Bayer umbrella to include organically produced seed.

Agri Minister presents the progress of Indian Agriculture in G-20 meeting

20-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar said that the Government of India has emphasized re-introducing traditional food items including millet, other nutritious cereals, fruits and vegetables, fish, dairy, and organic products in the diet of the people.

Fish supply through MIMI App now available in 29 places in Kollam district

15-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.

A fortnight after it launched MIMI Fish as a retail venture that assures delivery of fresh and cleaned fish at door steps, Kerala Fisheries Department extended the supply of fish to 29 more places in Kollam district.

Plant Protein Innovator Proeon raises INR 17.5 Crores in seed round

07-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.

Committed to building a sustainable and environment friendly food ecosystem, Pune based food ingredient start-up Proeon, has recently raised INR 17.5 Crores as seed capital.

Fisheries Minister launches MIMI mobile app for home delivery of fresh fish

29-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

Kerala Fisheries Minister Saji Cheriyan launched the mobile app of MIMI Fish Store, a retail venture of the State Fisheries Department’ for home delivery of fresh fish and value-added products.

Skylo helps fishermen sell their catch before they reach shore offering higher profits

24-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

Skylo, the world’s first and most affordable end-to-end satellite narrowband IoT solution, today announced the introduction of its “Fish Catch Report,” the world-first mobile communications solution that allows fishermen and boat owners to sell their catch immediately after bringing the fish onto the boat, before they reach shore.

Kerala to roll out high quality fish sales, home delivery through MIMI Fish Stores

12-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

In a first in the country giving the consumers complete access to the details of the fish they buy, MIMI Fish, a retail venture of the Kerala Fisheries Department, is all set to launch its sales outlets across the state and online home delivery service for supply of fresh fish and value-added products.

NSAI, FSII agrees on business framework on development of superior plant varieties by plant breeders

09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

The seed industry through National Seed Association of India (NSAI) and Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) has reached a consensus on commercialization of framework for new traits for development of superior plant varieties which will benefit the farmers.

Fisheries minister launches the online course mobile app Matsya Setu for fish farmers

06-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying, Giriraj Singh has launched the online course mobile app Matsya Setu.

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.

TrendiTech raises USD 1.18 MN seed funding for AI Biotrim Technology

29-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

TrendiTech Inc (Trendi), a Canadian-based start-up dedicated to creating new robotic, AI-driven food waste processing solutions, has raised USD 1.82 million (CAD 2.25m) in seed funding for its Biotrim mobile processing technology.

Moreld signs agreement with Erko Seafood to build offshore fish farm

28-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Norway’s largest oil and gas company, Moreld which is developing a novel offshore salmon farming facility has signed a commercial agreement with Erko Seafood to design and build an offshore fish farm.

Govt prepares roadmap for self sufficiency in pulses, oilseeds

05-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The seed minikit Programme was launched by agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently by distributing seed minikits (higher yielding varieties of seeds) to farmers.

CIBA develops captive breeding, seed production technology for Mangrove Red Snapper

31-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

In a major breakthrough that would give a fillip to the diversification of brackishwater aquaculture, the ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai has succeeded in developing captive broodstock and seed production technology of another marine fish Mangrove Red Snapper for the first time in India.

AgriTech silk supply chain startup ReshaMandi raises USD 1.7 mn seed funding

23-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

ReshaMandi, an agritech start-up digitizing India’s silk supply chain, has raised USD 1.7 million in seed funding. The round was led by Omnivore and Strive Ventures with participation from Axilor Ventures and Supply Chain Labs (Lumis), according to a media report.

Aquaconnect inks pact with Bank of Baroda, formal credit to over 15 MN fish farmers on the cards

10-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

A leading aquaculture tech company Aquaconnect has partnered with Bank of Baroda, India’s leading public sector bank to pave the way for access to formal credit for 1.6 million aquaculture farmers.

Govt focused on providing quality seeds to farmers, states get funding for setting up seed processing-cum-storage godown units

09-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare is implementing farmer’s welfare scheme ‘Sub-Mission on Seeds & Planting Materials’ to produce and supply quality seeds to farmers to enhance production and productivity in the country through various components namely Seed Village Programme, Establishment of Seed Processing- cum- Seed Storage Godowns at Gram Panchyat Level, National Seed Reserve, Boosting Seed Production in Private Sector and Strengthening of Quality Control Infrastructure Facilities.

Agri-inputs B2B marketplace AGRIM raises USD $2M in seed funding from Omnivore, India Quotient and Accion Venture Lab

05-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

AGRIM, a B2B marketplace for agri-inputs, came out of stealth mode today to announce that it had raised over USD 2 million (INR 15 crore) in Seed round funding back in May 2020 and had scaled operations substantially over the past ten months.

Govt procures 8.84 MN cotton bales from farmers worth INR 25,826 Cr during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21

28-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21, the Government has procured 8.84 million bales of seed cotton (Kapas) valuing INR 25826.59 crore has been procured benefitting 1.81 million farmers.

Social media empowers farmers to make judicious decisions, says Dr Shivendra Bajaj of Federation of Seed Industry of India

12-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

Social media has changed the way we think, comprehend and communicate, and it has not just restricted young people in urban pockets anymore but has penetrated deep into rural areas as well.

Agritech e-marketplace, Agri10x raises seed fund from Omnivore

07-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

Agritech startup Agri10x has announced that it has raised a seed round from Omnivore, without giving any details on the amount raised.

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.

Bayer launches mini seed packs for home garden segment

10-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Bayer is entering India’s home garden segment with mini packs of its Seminis Vegetable Seeds. The home garden segment is vastly underserved with limited choices for farmers.

AIC-NMIMS Incubation Centre's portfolio start-up Agrify Organics gets funded

04-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Agrify Organic Solutions Private Limited (Agrify Organics) has raised a Seed Stage round from AIC NMIMS Incubation Centre's 25x7 Investor Network.

Farm liberalisation to bring prosperity to entire food supply chain, says Federation of Seed Industry of India

27-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.

When the Union Finance Minister proposed 16-point action plan to boost agriculture and farmers' welfare while presenting the budget earlier this year, the stage was set for liberalisation of the farm sector. There has been a long-pending demand of the comprehensive reforms to make agriculture a sustainable and scalable industry, and the new farm laws are the steps in the right direction.

'New farm laws offer more markets, benefits to farmers', says Federation of Seed Industry of India ED

17-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Over the past few weeks, much has been written on the newly enacted farm bills, which have been termed 'historic' by the proponents while “death warrant” for farmers by the opposition groups.

Bayer launches high-yielding corn hybrid seed for Bihar farmers

12-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Bayer Crop Science, a leading player in Indian agriculture has launched DKC 9188, a high-yielding hybrid corn seed for progressive corn farmers in Bihar. With DKC 9188, farmers can look forward to higher yields of superior quality corn in the upcoming Rabi season.

IPFT develops biopesticide formulation for insect control in seed spice crops

10-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Providing an alreantaive to the chemical pesticide in treating seed spices crops, the Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT ) with ICAR- National Research Center on Seed Spices (NRCSS) has successfully developed new Aqueous Suspension formulation technology of bio-pesticide based on entomo-pathogenic fungus Verticillium lecanii.

Soil tech firm raises $1 mn from NABVENTURES, Omnivore

07-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Krishitantra announced that it has raised USD 1 million (INR 7.6 crore) in seed funding from NABVENTURES and Omnivore.

‘Goal is to double the Fish Exports in the next 3 to 4 years’, says Modi

10-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala App & several initiatives linked to studies and research in fisheries production, dairy, animal husbandry and agriculture in Bihar through video conferencing.

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.

Chennai based aquaculture company launches direct to farmer Aquaconnect HUBS

08-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

With a mission to shrimp and fish aquaculture farmers to improve their farm productivity, Chennai based Aquaconnect announced the launch of Aquaconnect HUBS, a first of its kind Direct to Farmer initiative.

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.

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.

NCDEX to launch three feed, Industrial grade commodities option from July 27

21-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), India’s leading agricultural commodity exchange has announced the launch of Options in Goods contracts on Rapeseed – Mustard Seed, Wheat and Maize –Feed/Industrial Grade.

Fish Cryobanks to be set up in different parts of the country, says Giriraj Singh

11-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

On the occasion of National Fish Farmers Day, Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Giriraj Singh announced that government has decided to set up many fish cryobanks in the country.

Telangana govt extend Keshavulu tenure as TSSOCA director

03-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

Telangana state government has extended the tenure of K. Keshavulu as Director of Telangana State Seed and Organic Certification Authority (TSSOCA) for a period of five years.

Entrepreneurship in agriculture can do wonders for rural economy, says Federation of Seed Industry of India Executive Director

13-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture sector provides food for 1.3 billion people in India as well as support over 60% of the population for their livelihood and plays a crucial role in sustainable growth of the country's economy.

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.

FSII members pledge INR 9 crores for COVID 19 relief measures

24-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) along with its members have pledge now pledged donations of over Rs 9 cr for fighting COVID19, also known as Corona virus.

Corteva Agriscience launches Brevant seed to rice farmers in India

20-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.

Global agriculture company, Corteva Agriscience expanded its Brevant seed range to offer rice farmers in India better access to the company's trusted hybrid seed portfolio.

FSII recommends making India global seed production hub & pushes for 200

16-Jan-2020 - 0 Comments.

For the upcoming Union Budget, Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) urges the Government of India for restoring the 200% income tax deduction (under the section 35 (2AB) of the Income Tax Act, 1961) for the in-house Research and Development (R&D) expenditure in seed industry.

Utkal Tubers eyes 50,000 tons of high yielding, disease resistant seed potatoes by 2022

20-Dec-2019 - 0 Comments.

Bengaluru-based potato seeds firm Utkal Tubers India Pvt. Ltd, plans to ramp up its annual production to 50,000 tons of high-yielding, disease-resistant seed potatoes across Gujarat, Assam, Punjab, UP, Haryana and Karnataka over the next three years.

CMFRI launches project to develop online platform for fish marketing

22-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.

In a major initiative that is beneficial to the fish producers, consumers, traders and processors in the country, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched a research project for developing an online platform in order to facilitate effective fish marketing systems

India’s marine fish production down by 9%, sharp drop in oil sardine catch

13-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.

The catch of oil sardine from the Indian coasts suffered a sharp decline of 54% as the fish fell down to 9th position from the first spot, according to India’s marine fish landing estimates for the year 2018

CMFRI joins hands with Korampadam Co-operative Bank to promote cage fish farming

01-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.

In a major effort which is beneficial to hundreds of families in Kadamakkudy panchayat, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has partnered with the Korampadam Service Co-operative Bank, Kothad to promote cage fish farming in the backwaters of the panchayat

CLFMA make representations to finance ministry before Union Budget - 2019-20, emphasis on Make in India

31-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

The Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association of India (CLFMA) represents the manufacturers of nutritionally balanced and scientifically produced compound feeds for cattle, poultry, fish, prawns and other animals that is catering to the fast-growing animal protein needs in the country

Technologies developed by ICAR increasing agriculture production

27-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh has said that the technologies developed by the ICAR have significantly contributed to an increase in foodgrain, horticultural crops, milk, fish and eggs production

CMFRI launches 500 Cage Fish Farming Units in Kerala

13-Sep-2018 - 0 Comments.

The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on Wednesday kick-started a major project that envisages implementing 500 cage fish farming units in Kerala.

Bayer opens state-of-the-art seed processing facility in Ukraine

06-Sep-2018 - 0 Comments.

Bayer opened a state-of-the-art seed processing facility in Pochuiky, Zhytomyr region. The new facility is the largest of its kind in Ukraine, and one of the largest in Europ

Indian marine fish production shows sign of revival as catch increased by 5.6%

28-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.

India’s marine fish production shows a sign of revival with the annual marine fish landings in 2017 registering 5.6% increase compared to the previous year

CMFRI to increase fish production in Kerala

26-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.

In a major effort to increase the domestic fish production in the state, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will implement a INR 150 million worth project helping fish farmers to launch 500 cage farming units in Kerala

Indian fish production up by 27% during 2014-18

06-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.

During the last four year, fish production in India has also grown by 27% in 2014-18 as compared to 2010-14.

CMFRI extends support to tribes in cage fish farming

20-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.

Aimed at uplifting the living standards of the tribes, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) extended technical support in cage farming to around 35 tribal families in T V Puram panchayat in Vaikom, Kottayam

Cargill opens first dedicated fish feed plant in India

01-Feb-2018 - 0 Comments.

Fish farmers in India have increased access to high-quality feed this year, as Cargill opens its first feed mill dedicated to fish species in the country

India unveils rapid detection kits for adulterants in fresh fish

30-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh today launched the Rapid Detection Kits for Adulterants in Fresh Fish, developed by Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Kochi

Indian fish production crosses 11 MN tonnes during 2016-17

08-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for agriculture and farmers welfare, Radha Mohan Singh said that India is second largest fish producer in the world. Overall fish production has increased from 0.75 million tonne of 1950-51 to 11.41 million tonne in 2016-17.

India to establish 150 Seed Hubs for pulses, Indian agri minister

05-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.

India has taken up the initiative for the establishment of 150 Seed Hubs for pulses, ensuring timely availability of sufficient quantity of quality seeds, Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister

Increasing Relevance of Hydroponics by Technologies

17-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.

Among technologies that can potentially influence the future of agriculture and seed industry, hydroponics is one of the most exciting. The fact that hydroponics is prominently featuring in recent seed conferences in Netherlands is an indication of the potential and importance of the technology.

India produced $14.60 BN worth of fish during 2015-16, says Agri minister

With growing aquaculture activities across the coastal region, India has produced an estimated $14.90 billion (Rs 100,000 lakh crore) value of fish production during 2015-16 financial year

ICAR-CIFA signed MoU for the establishment of rohu multiplier units

01-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to increase production of Rohu fish that are consumed across India, Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s Central Institute Of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with hatchery owners to multiply rohu fish.

India targets 15 MT fish production 2020

26-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.

Looking at immense scope for development of fisheries and aquaculture, India has restructured the Central Plan Scheme under an umbrella of Blue Revolution and has set a target of 15 million tonnes of fish production by 2019-20 fiscal year, Sudarshan Bhagat, Indian Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare informed the parliament recently.

ITC acquires potato seed firm

25-Mar-2016 - 0 Comments.

India’s leading snacks producer, ITC Ltd has acquired the India unit of Australia-based agri-biotech company Technico Pty Ltd for $18.10 million.