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Govt deploys AI-powered Kisan e-Mitra and IoT systems to boost crop productivity

08-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

In a bid to drive agricultural transformation through technology, the Government of India is leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and data-driven systems to improve crop productivity, ensure sustainability, and enhance farmer incomes.
Uttar Pradesh unveils biogas technology program for small and marginal farmers

24-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Environment, Uttar Pradesh, has initiated a program to promote modern biogas technology among small and marginal farmers.
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.
Managing Pesticide Use: Protecting Public Health and the Environment

01-Sep-2024 - 0 Comments.

Pesticides play a crucial role in modern agriculture by controlling pests and diseases that threaten crop yields and food security.
DEUTZ inks cooperation with TAFE Motors

02-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

DEUTZ is adding another cornerstone to its 'Dual+' strategy, which includes both the further development of alternative drive systems and the expansion of the internal combustion engine business.
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."
Top 10 Agri-Drone Manufacturers in India: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Agriculture

20-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

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Omnivore expands team with multiple hires

01-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.

Omnivore, India's leading agritech venture capital firm, announced four strategic hires to lead key functions and strengthen the firm's commitment to supporting innovations in agriculture and food systems.
UNDP India partners with NABARD to boost data-driven innovations in agriculture

12-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-create data-driven innovations in agriculture and food systems to support smallholder farmers.
India's first signature IoT-based remote pump comes with Advanced Features

23-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.

Pune-based Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL), a world-class pump manufacturing company with proficiency in engineering and fluid management systems, has introduced an advanced version of its signature IoT (Internet of Things) – based pump monitoring system-KirloSmart.
Jain Irrigation to merge international irrigation business with Rivulis

21-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

Jain Irrigation Systems Limited and Temasek-owned Rivulis, Singapore has announced that Jain International Trading B.V. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Jain Irrigation) and Rivulis have entered into definitive transaction agreements.
FarmRise, International Rice Research Institute collaborate to provide agronomic information to paddy farmers

07-May-2022 - 0 Comments.

FarmRise powered by Bayer, a platform for Android mobile devices which provides agronomic information and counsel to smallholder farmers announced the signing of a Memorandum of Association (MoA) with International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), an international agricultural research and training organization dedicated to abolishing poverty and hunger among people and populations that depend on rice-based agri-food systems.
Adoption of modern technology in agriculture by farmers

26-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

The adoption of modern machines and equipments by the farmers depends on various factors such as socioeconomic conditions, geographical conditions, crop grown, irrigation facilities etc.
Adoption of modern technology to boost agricultural production

16-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture is a State subject. However, Government of India supports and facilitates the StateGovernments through many Centrally Sponsored and Central Sector Schemes to promote modern agricultural technology amongst farmers including small and marginal ones throughout the country to boost agricultural production.
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.
Use of electronic media for educating farmers

14-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is educating farmers through use of following electronic media to upgrade their knowledge on modern agriculture technologies:
India using modern technology for crop production forecasting, says agri minister

09-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare ministry is funding various projects for Crop Production Forecasting, which includes FASAL Scheme (Forecasting Agricultural output using Space, Agro-meteorology and Land based observations) and CHAMAN (Coordinated Horticulture Assessment and Management using geo-iNformatics).
Need for resilient agriculture to tackle the uncertainties of the future, says agriculture commissioner

09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

We need to promote integrated waste management systems, green chemistry, bio solutions, and pesticides, which will help to produce safe food. We will start with certifications and multi-levels safety standards that will ensure safe food production and consumption, Dr. Suresh Kumar Malhotra, Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India said.
Agri ministry associates with four MNCs to promote digital technology

04-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Ministry of Agriculture has partnered with four private companies to promote digital systems for farmers and the use of technology in agriculture. It also includes Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Biological Research, according to a media report.
Harnessing the power of the EU-FAO partnership for sustainable agri-food systems transformation

01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The European Union (EU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) concluded today the 2021 edition of the EU-FAO Strategic Dialogue, underlining that there is an ambitious common agenda that will put people and the planet at the heart of a partnership towards more efficient, resilient, inclusive and sustainable agri-food systems.
Ashish Dobhal appointed new UPLs' India Regional Director

31-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

UPL Ltd., a leader in global food systems and sustainable agriculture solutions, has announced the appointment of Ashish Dobhal as the Regional Director for India region.
Sid’s Farm launches natural paneer

04-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

Sid’s farm, the Telangana based Modern Dairy Brand has launched natural paneer as one of its key offerings in the list of value-added products aimed to provide quality food and ingredients to the customers.
Acceptance of 3 point demands by farmers will bring Agriculture 2.0, points farmers' union leader

02-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Legalize MSP, Paradigm shift in the Agricultural institutions to provide better extension services and modern technology and option of going to courts to end resentment beyond SDM.
FAO, IFAD and WFP stressed on building resilient food systems on World Food Day 2020

20-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Against the backdrop of the Coronavirus pandemic that has challenged lives, livelihoods and economics, the three UN food agencies called for an unprecedented response by way of collaboration and partnership to continue the fight against food and nutrition insecurity.
Government statement on cropping patterns

20-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

National Food Security Mission, NFSM, Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture, MIDH, State Agricultural Universities, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, ICAR, ICAR-Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Modipuram, Agro Climatic Zonal Conferences, Agricultural Universities, KVKs, cropping systems, AICRP-Integrated Farming Systems, farmers
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.
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).
Jain Farm Fresh Foods enter organic spices market

08-Aug-2019 - 0 Comments.

Jain Farm Fresh Foods Ltd. (JFFFL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., with one of the largest spice processing facility in India has forayed into organic spices
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
Close to 50 MN farmers benefited from implementation of modern techniques in agriculture

25-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.

As per the results of ‘Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households’ conducted by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) in 2013, about 63.5 percent of the agricultural households in the rural areas of the country reported cultivation as their principal source of income. Details of the number of farmers still following age old practices are not available in the Survey.
India to create modern infrastructure for enhancing farm gate to retail outlet concept

27-Sep-2018 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh has said that a developed agri food value chain in the country can not only enhance the farm income of farmers but also make available quality food to the consumers.
Centre to use geospatial technology for conducting sample surveys

28-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.

The Central government is working on a combination of traditional and modern technology like satellite imagery for crop acreage and yield estimation to build up a much more sophisticated analysis and ensure accurate agriculture forecasts
Drip irrigation promoted under Per Drop More Crop Agri Irrigation Scheme

12-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of state for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Parshottam Rupala in the lower house of parliament said that drip and sprinkler irrigation systems are being promoted under “Per Drop More Crop” component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) {erstwhile scheme on Micro Irrigation has been subsumed under PMKSY since 1st July, 2015}.
Odisha inks MoU with WorldFish

12-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to boost fisheries sector in the state, Odisha has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with WorldFish, a global non-profit research organisation, for sustainable aquaculture operations through improved technology and farming systems.

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