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Alltech publishes white paper focused on organic trace minerals enhancing mineral bioavailability through chelation
21-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
For more than 40 years, Alltech has focused on scientific research to provide solutions and products for the global animal health industry. This focus has continued with the publication of a white paper entitled, “Organic Trace Minerals: Enhancing mineral bioavailability through chelation” by Dr Richard Murphy, director of research at Alltech.
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ICAR working on round the year availability of Mankurad mangoes in Goa
20-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
Round the year availability of traditional Goan products like ‘Mankurad' mango and ready to eat livestock products like Goan sausage, shrimp/duck curry will be a reality soon, ICAR Director Parveen Kumar said recently.
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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.
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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.
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NCDEX cautions market participants about unregulated trading platforms
09-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.
National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) has cautioned market participants that the Exchange has come to the notice that some unregulated internet-based platforms and websites are offering trading in certain unregulated derivative products called Contracts for Difference (CFD) and Binary Options.
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APEDA signs MoU with ICAR to boost export prospects, farmers income
08-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.
For increasing exports through quality production and processing, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICAR-Indian Institute of Millet Research (ICAR-IIMR) which is expected to boost value addition and farmers’ income.
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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.
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MPEDA enters 50th year of its existence; launches year-long Golden Jubilee celebrations
25-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) ushered into its 50th year of eventful and glorious existence by launching year-long Golden Jubilee celebrations, the first of its kind in the history of the organisation making way for the participation of hundreds, including pensioners, exporters and all its regional divisions and societies, through virtual platform.
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APEDA inks MoU with University of Agricultural Science, Bangalore to boost agri-exports
05-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
To give boost agricultural and processed food products exports especially from Karnataka, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Agricultural Science (UAS) Bangalore.
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APEDA collaborates with Ladakh officials to boost farmers’ income via unique agricultural produce
23-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
To give a boost to exports of agricultural produce from Ladakh, which would enhance farmers’ as well as entrepreneurs’ income, The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in association with officials of the horticulture, agriculture, commerce, and industry departments of Union Territory and Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (DIHAR) are working out a comprehensive plan of actions.
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APEDA signs MoU with NAFED to strengthen export linkage of Farmer Cooperatives, FPOs
13-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) to harness the exports potential of agricultural and processed food products of cooperatives as well Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
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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.
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Sarda Dairy expands with launch of Vachan Farm classics cow milk in Mumbai
08-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Sarda Dairy and Food Products Limited (SDFPL), one of the India's largest integrated dairy farms has today announced the expansion of its product portfolio in Mumbai with the launch of its Vachan Farm Classics Cow Milk.
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Increasing practice of organic production, consumption on the rise in Rajasthan, finds CUTS study
05-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Over 97.4 percent consumers were found aware of the fact that chemical input-based food products are harmful for health compared to 86 percent of the same set of consumers in 2017.
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Honda India Power Products introduces new compact 5.5HP power tiller
01-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
With a view to boost farm productivity, Honda India Power Products Limited (HIPP), a leading manufacturer of power products in India has unveiled its new compact power tiller FQ650, to deal with a wide range of customer needs.
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Amul increase price of fresh milk by INR 2 per liter from July 1
30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), marketer of milk and milk products under the brand name of Amul, has decided to revise the milk prices by INR 2 per litre in markets of Ahmedabad and Saurashtra of Gujarat and Delhi NCR with effective from 1 July 21.
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North Eastern state exports Burmese grapes 'Leteku' to Dubai
29-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a major boost to harness the export potential of agricultural and processed food products from north-eastern states, a shipment of fresh Burmese grapes referred to as ‘Leteku’ in the Assamese language has been exported to Dubai from Guwahati by the air route.
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UPL launches new natural plant protection business unit
28-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070) crop protection company leading in sustainable agriculture products and solutions has announced that it has launched a new business unit under the name of ‘NPP’ – Natural Plant Protection.
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APEDA organizes virtual meet to boost exports of agricultural products to Algeria
25-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a bid to boost agricultural and processed food products exports, The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in collaboration with the Indian embassy has organized a virtual buyer-seller meet (VBSM) with Algeria.
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WayCool Foods plans strategic investments of USD 20 mn
11-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agri-tech firm WayCool Foods and Products has an investment capex of USD 20 million to invest in companies with complementary capabilities, according to the IANS report.
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India’s export of agriculture & allied products up by 17.34% at USD 41.25 BN during 2020-21
11-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Secretary, department of Commerce, Government of India Dr Anup Wadhawan said that Agriculture Exports have performed well during 2020-21.
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AYUSH organized webinar for BRICS Countries traditional medicinal products
07-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Ministry of AYUSH organized a Webinar on Harmonization of Regulation of Standardization of Traditional Medicinal Products of Brics Countries under India’s BRICS Chairship of 2021 recently.
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Parshottam Rupala launches bamboo market page on GeM portal
06-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The National Bamboo Mission and the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) have been working together for having a dedicated window on the GeM portal for marketing of Bamboo Goods (Bamboo based products & Quality Planting Materials).
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Amul's RS Sodhi elected as MD at International Dairy Federation
03-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) unanimously elected R S Sodhi, managing director, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) that sells Amul branded products in India, to its board during the general assembly held on 1 June, according to media reports.
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Sid’s Farm announces 27 tests before delivering milk to consumers
03-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Sid’s Farm, a new dairy brand has announced that the company performs 27 tests based on FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) legal standards of milk and milk products.
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APEDA organizes webinar to commemorate the World Milk Day
03-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in association with the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MFAHD) organized a webinar cum interactive session on the prospects of harnessing the full potential of dairy products exports from the country on the occasion of World Milk Day.
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India's seafood exports down 10.88% at 1.14 MT during 2020-21
02-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The COVID pandemic and sluggish overseas markets cast their shadow over India’s resurgent seafood sector as the country exported 1.149 million tonne (11,49,341 metric tonne) of marine products worth INR 43,717.26 crore (US$ 5.96 billion) during FY 2020-21, registering a contraction of 10.88 per cent in volume as compared to a year earlier.
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IDBI Bank launched digitized automated loan processing system for MSME, agri-borrowers
02-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
IDBI Bank Limited has recently launched a fully digitized, end-to-end, Loan Processing System (LPS) for its MSME and Agri products, according to a media report.
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Honda launches efficient irrigation pump to support farmers
01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Honda India Power Products Limited (HIPP), a leading manufacturer of power products in India, today fulfilled farmers’ need of irrigating farmlands efficiently and economically with their new offerings in 2-inch & 3-inch categories of “Self-priming” – “Gasoline(petrol) driven water pumps”
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APEDA organized second virtual trade fair for horticultural products
28-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
To boost the export potential of India’s agricultural and processed food products during the COVID19 pandemic, the second virtual trade fair (VTF) for horticultural produce organized by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was inaugurated.
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GI certified Shahi Litchi exported to United Kingdom
25-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a major boost to the export of GI-certified products, the season’s first consignment of Shahi Litchi from Bihar was exported to the United Kingdom by the air route.
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Organic certified jackfruit exported to Germany
25-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a boost to exports of organic products, a consignment of 10.20 metric tonnes of value-added products of organically certified gluten-free jackfruit powder & retort packed jackfruit cubes were exported to Germany from Bengaluru today via sea route.
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Tripura based Krishi Sanyoga exports 1.2MT jackfruits to London
21-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a major step towards harnessing the export potential of agricultural and processed food products from the north-eastern region, a shipment of 1.2 metric tonnes (MT) of fresh jackfruit was exported from Tripura to London.
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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.
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Barry Callebaut opens its new chocolate factory in Maharashtra
11-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Barry Callebaut Group, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, announced the official opening of its new chocolate and compound manufacturing facility, located in Baramati, Maharashtra state.
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Agri ministry finalizes products for One District One Focus Product
08-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare ministry in consultation with the ministry of food processing industries has finalized the products for One District One Focus Product (ODOFP).
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Paras Dairy empowering dairy farmers with digital payment system
18-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
VRS Foods Ltd., one of the leading dairies in India with end to end focus on Farmers and Customers and market preferred dairy products under the brand of Paras, has collaborated with a tech startup, Stellapps for their first of its kind fully automated user friendly Digital Direct Farmers Payment Application "mooPay" in two different milk shed zones of VRS Foods Ltd. - Kanpur Dehat District of Uttar Pradesh, and Malanpur district of Madhya Pradesh in the presence of the Managing Director/Director – Operation(s), Narender Nagar, under whose visionary leadership this project has been executed.
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Jayshri Gayatri Food forays in country's B2C domestic market
31-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Jayshri Gayatri Food Products (JGFP), one of the leading dairy product manufacturers in the Central India, has now forayed into the B2C Indian domestic market with its dairy products brand ‘Milk Magic’.
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Bayer partners with BigHaat for last mile delivery of agri-inputs
30-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
Bayer CropScience Limited has signed a partnership with BigHaat, a leading agri-input e-commerce platform to enable last-mile delivery of Bayer’s seeds and crop protection products directly to farmer’s doorsteps.
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APEDA organises virtual buyer-seller meets with importing countries for Indian agri products
22-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry facilitates export of its scheduled products through various export promotional activities, such as organizing International Buyer-Seller Meets, participation of exporters in leading trade events in the potential importing countries, and product promotion programmes in specific markets.
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Agritech startup Freshokartz raises USD 1.4 Million in pre-series round
30-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Freshokartz Agri Products Pvt. Limited, a premier Agri-tech startup has received USD $1.4 Million (INR 10 Crore) pre-series A funding from Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund (RVCF) and AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds to finance its rapid technology rollout while scaling its operations as a provider of premier technology-enabled omnichannel supply chain optimizing solutions along with agronomy advisory and output linkages.
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AMUL introduces camel milk powder, ice cream
23-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
After the successful launch of Camel Fresh Milk, Camel Long life milk and Camel Chocolates, Amul has forayed further into value added camel milk products by launching its newest offering in the form of Camel Milk powder and Camel Milk Icecream.
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IFFCO enters into urban gardening business with new product range
20-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Co-operative giant IFFCO subsidiary, AquaGT has announced that it has forayed into urban gardening by product range to assist the urban enthusiasts with useful, effective and easy to use products, under the brand name of IFFCO Urban Gardens.
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Amul consolidated turnover crosses INR 52,000 cr during 2019-20 FY
19-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
India’s largest milk co-operative, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) and its constituent member unions which markets the Amul brand of milk and dairy products has registered a consolidate turnover of INR 52,000 crore during the fiscal year ended 31 March 2020.
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India export of coir and coir products touch INR 2757 crore during 2019-20
16-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The export, of coir and coir products from India worth INR 2757.90 crore for the year 2019-20, registers an all-time high record, which is around INR 30 crore higher than that of the last year i.e. 2018-19 which stood at Rs. 2728.04 crore.
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New Holland Agriculture celebrates 125 years of farmers service
09-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The values and vision of New Holland’s founders are the beating heart of the brand to this day, as it celebrates 125 years at the farmers’ side, providing the support they needed at all times, constantly investing and innovating so they would have the products, technologies and services to farm efficiently, sustainably and profitably.
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Bayer partners with ITC e-Choupal 4.0 to sell crop protection products
17-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Bayer CropScience Limited is partnering with ITC Limited’s Agri Business Division to extend the reach of its Crop Protection products through ITC’s e-Choupal 4.0 platform.
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India’s milk production in Q1 2020 improved over 2019, says RaboResearch Dairy report
15-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Better soil moisture and feed quality, along with improved payouts to farmers, helped improve milk supplies. However, the lockdown from the second half of March has led to supply-chain disruptions, impacting demand for dairy products in the B2B channel, RaboResearch Dairy Quarterly titled 'Waiting for the Dust to Settle' said.
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Dairy products output to grow by 10% in 2020-21 fiscal year, says India Ratings report
19-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
The manufactured dairy products output is estimated to grow 10% to INR 283,000 crore (USD $37.58 billion) during the current financial year (April 2020-March 2021), a Mumbai based rating firm, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said in a report.
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Nitin Gadkari asks agro, fishing and forest MSMEs to use local raw material
12-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to promote local raw materials, Indian minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Road Transport and Highways has emphasized on exploring agro MSME, fishing MSMEs, and forest MSMEs for manufacturing products using local raw material.
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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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Indian Railways operating 134 trains for transporting perishable commodities since CONVID-19
11-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Railways has identified 67 routes (134 trains) for Parcel Special Trains since the start of the lockdown for perishable commodities including fruits, vegetables, milk and dairy products and seeds for agriculture purpose
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Patna based agri marketplace DeHaat raises INR 90 Cr from Sequoia Capital, Dutch Bank
08-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
DeHaat, an online marketplace for farm services and products has raised INR 90 crore (USD $12 million) in a Series A funding round led by Sequoia Capital India.
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Indian agri minister holds video conference, directs transport of farm products should not be hampered
08-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Indian minister for agriculture & farmers welfare, rural development and panchayati raj, Narendra Singh Tomar held a video conference here today with senior officers to review steps for facilitating farming activities during lockdown
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UPL contributes INR 75 Crore to PM-CARES fund
03-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
India’s largest crop protection products manufacturer UPL Ltd., today pledged Rs. 75 Crore to PM-CARES Fund in assisting the government to fight against COVID-19.
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NDDB requests dairy cooperatives to ensure supply of milk, milk products
26-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
Considering the dairy cooperatives account for the bulk of the organized liquid milk supply to consumers, it is important that they make all the necessary arrangements to ensure the supply of milk and milk products to consumers in this unprecedented situation created by COVID 19 virus.
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India exported INR 5150 crore worth of organic farming products in 2018-19
19-Dec-2019 - 0 Comments.
The quantity of organic product produced during 2018-19 under Participatory Guarantee System-(PGS)-India and National Programme on Organic Production (NPOP) of Agriculture Processed Food and Export Development Authority (APEDA) is given at Annexure I. The total value of organic products exported from India is Rs 5150.99 crore (for 614089.614 MT).
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New Delhi to host India's first ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair
02-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.
Aligning with the Agriculture Export Policy 2018 which aims at doubling the agriculture export and integrating Indian farmers and agriculture products with global value chains, The First Ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair in New Delhi
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John Deere catalyzes Indian agriculture with power, technology
09-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.
John Deere, a pioneer agriculture equipment manufacturer has been at the forefront of bringing innovative products and new technologies to tractor and farm equipment. John Deere, a leader in the farm equipment sector known for innovative products and services, launched a new range of technology and power-driven tractor, harvester and implements
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Indian export of herbs and herbal products records 14.22% growth in 2017-18
10-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
The export of herbs and value-added extracts of medicinal herbs are gradually increasing over the years. India exported USD 330.18 Million worth of Herbs during 2017-18 with a growth rate of 14.22% over the previous year
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Indian export of organic farming products picking up
10-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
Indian Ministry of Commerce & Industry has implemented the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) since 2001 with the following objectives
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Alltech Crop Science attains organic certification
28-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
Alltech Crop Science, the agronomic division of Alltech, has attained organic certification in North America for two of its naturally based products: Grain-Set and Agro-Mos
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MPEDA sets up Quality Control Laboratory in Bhubaneswar
19-Feb-2018 - 0 Comments.
A state of the art laboratory to check traces of antibiotics in shrimps and other marine products was formally launched here today
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IISS: MPEDA, Switzerland's COOP tie up to boost organic aqua farming in India
28-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.
In a first-of-its-kind tie-up in India’s marine sector, COOP Cooperative, one of Switzerland's biggest retail and wholesale companies, is partnering the Government of India's Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) to develop export-oriented organic aqua farming in India to cater to the growing demand for organic seafood products across the EU.
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IISS: India to make a plan for doubling marine products exports in next 3 months
27-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.
Seafood sector being a very important industry growing in a double digit has caught attention of India commerce ministry.
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IISS: Indian seafood industry to achieve $7.84 BN export target if current growth continues
27-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.
Stakeholders from across the Indian seafood industry have voiced their optimism about marine products exports achieving a milestone INR 500 billion ($ 7.84 billion) target in the next few years given the current growth curve and strides made in aquaculture production
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India's soymeal exports up by 86% during August 2017
08-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.
India's export of Soybean meal and its other value added products (HS Code 2304 and 1208) during August 2017 was recorded at 50,000 tonnes as compared to 27,000 tonnes in August 2016
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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 “White Revolution” umbrella Schemes, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has supported the National Dairy Development Board(NDDB) developed initiative of “Quality Mark” 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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India's soybean exports records 735% growth during Dec 2016
09-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
India has recorded a whopping increase in soybean meal and its other value added products (HS Code 2304) to 241,256 tonnes or 735.6 per cent during December 2016, as compare to 28,870 tonnes exported during the same month last year.
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Government to support price of farmers’ products, if market price of pulses drops below support price
27-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture minister, Radha Mohan Singh has said that for the first time, Government has made provision to ascertain the sale of pulses on support price for the farmers.
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India's soymeal exports in Nov 16 records 104% growth
08-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
India soymeal exports and oits other valuve added products (HS CODE 2304) has recorded an impressive growth of 104 per cent to 61,003 tonnes during November 2016.
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Bayer strengthens US animal health portfolio by acquiring Cydectin
08-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Bayer and Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) has announced that they have signed an agreement to acquire BIVI’s CYDECTIN bovine and ovine endectocide products in the United States.
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Amul selects Amazon to enter US markets
02-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to expand its reach in the United States, India's largest dairy cooperative with 3.6 million members, Amul has selected Amazon to sell its products in the US.
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EU revises shrimps imports norms from India
16-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
The European Union (EU) has revised its shrimps imports norms for aquaculture products coming in from India.
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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 Centre’s ambitious ‘Digital India’ programme, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has presented to the Andhra Pradesh government a digital list of the state’s farmers in the aqua sector, which would provide spot prices of seafood products in international markets on a real-time basis.
