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Millet cultivation will revitalize Uttarakhandâs hill agriculture, says Ganesh Joshi
22-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a bid to revolutionize agriculture in Uttarakhandâs hill regions, Agriculture Minister Ganesh Joshi has announced a comprehensive millet cultivation initiative as part of the stateâs newly launched Millet Policy.
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Kashmir agriculture university get INR 42 Crore push from MEITY
21-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a landmark initiative to modernize agriculture in the Himalayan region, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), Government of India, has approved a âš42 crore project titled âApplication of Electronics and ICT in Himalayan Region Crop Management.â
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Patanjali to transform agriculture in Madhya Pradesh
20-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a groundbreaking move set to redefine the agricultural landscape of Madhya Pradesh, Patanjali Yogpeeth has announced a comprehensive initiative to revolutionise farming practices in the Vindhya region, with a model project in Mauganj district.
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From Beans to Blockchain: Bybit, BGA & EthicHub brew a new future for coffee farmers
15-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a landmark moment for ethical finance and agricultural innovation, crypto giant Bybit has joined forces with EthicHub and the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA) to launch a revolutionary initiative aimed at empowering smallholder coffee farmers with blockchain-backed microloans.
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Indiaâs first international Agri hackathon to debut in Pune from 1 - 3 June 2025
13-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a ground breaking initiative poised to inject technological prowess into India's agricultural heartland, Pune is set to become the epicenter of agri-innovation. The city will host the nation's first-ever international agriculture hackathon from 1 - 3 June 2025, a landmark event spearheaded by the Government of Maharashtra.
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Goa government takes strong stand to protect farmland
13-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced a new initiative, the Goa Amritkal Agriculture Policy, aimed at preserving the state's agricultural heritage.
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Mahindra Tractors presents Millionaire Farmer of India Awards 2024
15-Dec-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors, Indiaâs leading tractor brand celebrates the remarkable achievements of Indiaâs successful farmers through a ground-breaking initiative called âMillionaire Farmer of India Awardâ.
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Mahindra Revs Up Engagement with AI-Powered Virtual Tractor Drives
08-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
In celebration of their 60th anniversary, Mahindra Tractors, India's leading tractor brand, launched a unique virtual tractor drive experience. This innovative initiative allows users to create personalized videos of themselves driving a Mahindra tractor.
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PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi : Empowering Small and Marginal Farmers in India
15-Aug-2024 - 0 Comments.
Launched in 2019, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme is a central government initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to eligible small and marginal farmers (SMFs) across India.
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Nova Dairy unveils new plan to improve animal welfare in cattle supply chain
15-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
Nova Dairy, a leading name in the dairy industry, is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving animal welfare within its cattle supply chain.
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Meghalaya starts marketing initiative for Pineapple farmers
01-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Government of Meghalaya's ongoing market linkage initiatives have resulted in the export of 3.5 MT of organically grown pineapples to the Middle East.
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CMFRI launches mobile app to encourage citizen science initiative in marine fisheries researchÂ
18-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has come up with an innovative mobile app âMARLIN@CMFRIâ to encourage citizen science initiatives in marine fisheries research.
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Nearly 5,000 FPOs register on Open Network for Digital Commerce platform
01-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Nearly 5,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) have joined the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform, allowing them to sell produce directly to consumers nationwide. This initiative aligns with the government's goal of enhancing market access for farmers.
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BASF, MSD Animal Health become associate members of the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership
06-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) announces the incorporation of BASF and MSD Animal Health (Merck) joining the initiative as Associate Members, in a collaborative mission of transforming the aquaculture industry into one more responsible for both people and the environment.
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Mahindra honours outstanding Indian farmers with Millionaire Farmer of India Awards 2023
08-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors, Indiaâs leading tractor brand, celebrates the remarkable achievements of Indiaâs successful farmers through a ground-breaking initiative called âMillionaire Farmer of India Awardâ.
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Grundfosâ ground-breaking initiative iTruck drives towards Carbon Neutral Industries
23-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a world that's becoming increasingly conscious of environmental responsibility and technological advancement, Grundfos, a global leader in intelligent and energy-efficient pumping solutions, is driving change with its ground-breaking initiative - the Grundfos iTruck Drive.
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Ninjacart's agri next initiative transforms Pune's APMC Mandi with free WiFi connectivity       Â
12-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Ninjacart, India's leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organize the agriculture ecosystem, is taking significant steps to modernize the agricultural ecosystem and promote digital solutions with the launch of its âAgri Nextâ initiative.
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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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UPL SAS partners with Olam Agri to advance sustainable & productive sugarcane farming in India
08-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
UPL Sustainable Agriculture Solutions Ltd. (UPL SAS), a global leader in sustainable agricultural products and solutions, has joined hands with Olam Agri, a leading food and agribusiness supplier, to launch the transformative 'Shashwat Mithaas' initiative aimed at driving sustainable and consistent sugarcane production across India.
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Work For Humankind India: Lenovo's smarter technology supports the millet revival, aiming to benefit over 200 households in Kerala
25-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Following the global success of Lenovo's Work For Humankind initiative, Lenovo announces the launch of its India edition of Work For Humankind, which will use Lenovo's smarter technology to revive millet cultivation in the scenic village of Kanthalloor, Kerala.
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Kerala Milk Federation launches âRepositioning Milma 2023â 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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Parshottam Rupala launches animal pandemic preparedness initiatives, World Bank-funded livestock support heallth system
18-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister for Fisheries , Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala today launched the Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative and World Bank-funded Animal Health System Support for One Health to enhance India's preparedness and response to potential animal pandemics, in line with the One Health approach.
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PepsiCo India extends stubble burning initiative in Punjab
23-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
PepsiCo India has extended its Biochar Initiative, a pilot crop residue management program, to the Fatehgarh Sahib and Ludhiana districts of Punjab as a potential solution to address the pressing issue of stubble burning in the northern states of India.
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ICAR, World Bank conference calls for creating a blended learning ecosystem in agriculture
23-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
The International Conference on Blended Learning Ecosystem for Higher Education in Agriculture 2023, hosted jointly by The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the World Bank from March 21-23 as a part of the National Agricultural Higher Education Projectâs (NAHEP) Resilient Agricultural Education System (RAES) development initiative has more than ten academic partners from around the world representing over ten countries deliberating on the best strategies in blended teaching and learning in agricultural education.
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Bayer expands its âNutrient Gap Initiativeâ to help end malnutrition
26-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
As a part of the companyâs vision âHealth for all, Hunger for None,â Bayer announces the expansion of one of its signature sustainability programs, the Nutrient Gap Initiative, to now improve access to both nutritious food and safety net supplementation.
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PedalStart unveils agri startup incubators, accelerators
12-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
PedalStart, a Gurugram-based startup, a hybrid model of incubators and accelerators, is launching Agcuabtor, the latest initiative for Agri-Tech-based start-ups.
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Bayer launches fellowship programme, âMedhaâ to empower economically weaker students
30-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Bayer in collaboration with Bhubaneshwar City Knowledge Innovation Cluster Foundation (BCKIC), an initiative by the office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, has launched a unique fellowship programme âMedhaâ, exclusively for students from the economically weaker sections. Under this fellowship, Bayer will support 125 research scholars in the field of agriculture and life sciences.
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Omnivore under OmniX Bio invest in animal nutrition startup eFeedÂ
11-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Omnivore has announced today that it has invested in eFeed, an animal nutrition and health company manufacturing innovative products for livestock. This is Omnivore's third life sciences investment under its OmniX Bio initiative, which was originally launched in December 2021.
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Bayer commences commercial usage of drone services for farmers as part of its digital transformation initiative
30-Oct-2022 - 0 Comments.
Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and agriculture has announced that it has initiated the commercial application of drones in agriculture from Kharif 2022.
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Bayer sets up a 500 LPM capacity oxygen plant in the sambalpur district of Odisha
30-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition today launched an oxygen plant with 500 LPM capacity, at SDH Rairakhol in Sambalpur district of Odisha, as part of its CSR initiative focussing on strengthening healthcare facilities in rural and underserved parts of India.
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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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AGRIM secures USD 10m from Kalaari, Axis Bank to serve USD 50bn in Agri-Inputs market
19-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
AGRIM has raised USD 10m in Series A funding. Kalaari Capital led the round along with Omnivore, India Quotient, and Accion Venture Lab. As part of its Bharat Banking initiative, Axis Bank participated in the round.
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Omnivore launches OmniX Bio to support agrifood life sciences startups
16-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Omnivore has announced the launch of its OmniX Bio initiative to back early stage agrifood life science startups.
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Hope, opportunity for organic cultivators to connect directly with buyers
19-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian government's ministry of agriculture and farmers' welfare has come up with a unique online initiative, Jaivik Kheti â to promote and facilitate organic farming and its purchase.
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Samunnati unveils insurance scheme for small farmers
03-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
Samunnati, a specialized agri value chain enabler has launched Annadata Suraksha Abhiyaan, a tailor-made insurance initiative to financially secure annadatas from day-to-day farming risks.
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GreenSat Innovation Labs inks MoU with Gramin Vikas Trust, IndiaHub e-Governance to launch a smart FPO initiative
09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
GreenSat Innovation Labs Pvt. Ltd. a leading agritech company signed an MoU with Gramin Vikas Trust (GVT), a rural welfare organization, and IndiaHub e-Governance Pvt. Ltd., an innovation-driven start-up, as a technology partner for their Smart FPO (Farmer Producer Organization) initiative.
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CIFA partners with WWF to develop farmersâ 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 farmersâ collective initiated at Kumirmari, Gosaba, South 24 Pargana, Sundarbans, West Bengal recently.
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Bayer launches decarbonization program for agriculture in Europe
30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Bayer has announced the European launch of its global Carbon Initiative. The main goal is the decarbonization of the food value chain focusing on farmersâ activities for a more resilient and sustainable food system.
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Precision farming agritech startup Fasal launches water credit initiative
17-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Precision farming agritech startup- Fasal has launched FASAL WATER CREDIT ⢠to encourage its farmers to save water and money with sustainable farming practices.
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Bayer expands Better Life Farming initiative in India
02-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
After the successful implementation of its âBetter Life Farmingâ initiative in Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, Bayer has expanded the initiative to Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal.
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Escorts' RNIL announces incubation of five agritech, other startups
16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Rajan Nanda Innovation Lab, an initiative of Escorts Ltd., has selected five start-ups in agritech, railtech, and infratech through its Inter-College Innovation Challenge IC square to fund, incubate & mentor.
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Axis Bank partners with Bayerâs Better Life Farming initiative in India
25-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Axis Bank, Indiaâs third-largest private sector bank has joined Bayerâs Better Life Farming initiative in India to provide enhanced and holistic financial solutions to smallholder farmers and rural farming communities.
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Vocal for Local: NotOnMart enables blockchain to connect farmers, craftsmen to consumers
07-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
NotOnMap, a social initiative for the marginalized, indigenous communities across rural India and StayFlexi, the worldâs first flexible and autonomous hospitality company based out of California have come together for their social initiative NotOnMart for rural India.
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PM's new finance initiative of INR 100,000 Cr agriculture infra fund catalytic for agri-infra development: FAIFA
15-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs INR 100,000 crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund financing facility.
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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.
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Tomar launches the Sahakar Coop tube NCDC Channel
05-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmersâ welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched the Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel, a new initiative by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).
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Locust crisis: Trials of prototype vehicle mounted ULV sprayer successful, approvals for commercial launch soon
23-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
To overcome the limitation of importing equipment, the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmersâ Welfare (DAC&FW), under Make in India initiative, has taken up the challenge to indigenously develop a vehicle-mounted ULV sprayer for locust control.
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HIL India delivers 25 MT Malathion 95% ULV Insecticides to Iran under locust control programme
15-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
HIL (India) Limited has supplied 25 metric tonnes (MT) Malathion 95% ULV to Iran under government-to-government initiative under locust control programme.
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Mother Dairy procuring 2.55 lakh litres per day in Vidarbha, Marathwada region
20-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Taking an initiative in providing availability of essentials like food and health services to the masses is crucial, Mother Dairy is procuring an average milk volume of 2.55 lakh litres per day in Vidarbha and Marathwada region.
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Industry welcomes government agriculture reforms under Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative
16-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
With the government announcing initiatives during the COVID 19 crisis, the industry has welcomed the steps taken to reform the agriculture & allied sector.
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Ninjacart appeals citizens to buy from farms directly
30-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
With millions of farmers across the country left in the lurch, owing to the lockdown, Ninjacart - Indiaâs largest fresh produce supply chain company has launched a Harvest The Farms initiative to help the farmers.
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Godrej Jersey commences direct dairy deliveries to housing societies
13-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Creamline Dairy Products Limited (CDPL), subsidiary of Godrej Agrovet Limited has undertaken an initiative that will enable housing societies to directly order essential food items under their Jersey portfolio
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IndusTill FarmeTech wins Indigram Labs Foundation Smart Village Program award
06-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indigram Labs Foundation, a leading agri-tech focused incubator, has announced the winners of its smart village program - âAdhunik Gramâ, an initiative to empower agribusiness in rural India
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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
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NDDBâs dairy development initiative in Vidarbha & Marathwada transforming lives: Dilip Rath
23-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.
National Dairy Development Boardâs dairy development initiative in Vidarbha and Marathwada are gradually transforming the lives of rural people as it has started impacting social issues like gender inequalities and unemployment. NDDBâs innovative efforts have given the much-needed confidence to milk producers as they are getting the fair share of consumer price.
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Escorts and Manipal University to offer digital farming solutions
06-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.
Escorts Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Manipal University Jaipur,to work towards enhancing farming experience through digital solutions offered by an initiative of Escorts called the Digitrac mobile app.
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SLCM Group bags Best Innovative Technology Initiative award for AGRI REACH
27-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), Indiaâs leading agri services solutions provider with operations across India & Myanmar, has been conferred with âET Now Stars of Industry Awards - For Excellence in Learning & Developmentâ 2018 in the âBest Innovative Technology Initiativeâ category.
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Bayer encourages Argentine farmers to a sustainable soybean production
01-Oct-2018 - 0 Comments.
Bayer is committed to further promoting sustainability in agriculture. In September, Bayer Argentina launched the Certification Training for Red Dorados initiative, which aims to collaboratively mobilize distributors and producers to certify their soybean production
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CLFMA lauds agri infra focused 2018-19 budget announcement
05-Feb-2018 - 0 Comments.
CLFMA of India, the apex association representing the animal protein sector in India commends the governmentâs initiative to set up infrastructure funds for agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries
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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
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Quality Mark Award Scheme for Dairy Cooperatives initiated by NDDB
21-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
As part of the innovative initiatives under the âWhite Revolutionâ umbrella Schemes, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has supported the National Dairy Development Board(NDDB) developed initiative of âQuality Markâ Award Scheme for dairy Cooperatives to promote and encourage enhancement of safety, quality and hygiene of milk and milk products manufactured by dairy cooperatives.
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MPEDA creates database of aqua farmers in Andhra Pradesh
30-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.
In a major initiative to align the marine industry with the Centreâs ambitious âDigital Indiaâ programme, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has presented to the Andhra Pradesh government a digital list of the stateâs farmers in the aqua sector, which would provide spot prices of seafood products in international markets on a real-time basis.
