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India Boasts Advanced Early Warning System for Disasters
11-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
India's weather forecasting capabilities received a strong endorsement from Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). He spoke during a recent Pre-Cyclone Exercise held in preparation for the upcoming April-June 2024 season.
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Top Okra (lady's finger) producer states in India
04-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Okra, also known as lady's finger, is a versatile vegetable cherished for its unique flavor and nutritional value. In India, particularly, it reigns supreme as a key ingredient in various regional cuisines.
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ICAR signed MoU signed with Dhanuka Agritech
02-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Dhanuka Agritech Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension), ICAR Dr. U.S. Gautam and Chairman, Dhanuka Agritech Limited Dr. R.G. Aggarwal signed this MoU on behalf of respective organizations recently.
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Fisheries crucial for food security and livelihood, says former ICAR DG
12-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Fisheries sector plays a crucial role in ensuring the food and nutritional security as well as the livelihood of millions of fishermen in the country, former Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Padma awardee, Dr S Ayyappan said.
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Kerala minister Chinchurani gives away dairy awards
11-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Mrs J Chinchurani today gave away the awards for the Best Dairy Cooperative Societies and Best Dairy Farmers, instituted by Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma, here.
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Rallis India appoints Dr Gyanendra Shukla as MD & CEO from 1 April 2024
03-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Board of Directors of Rallis India Ltd, a leading agri-inputs company, has appointed Dr. Gyanendra Shukla as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the company for a period of five years with effect from April 1, 2024. He will take over from Sanjiv Lal on completion of his term on March 31, 2024.
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Milma raises milk procurement price by Rs 5, offers Rs 100 cattle feed subsidy
21-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
In a big support to dairy farmers in four southern districts,Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) has increased the price of milk procured from the societies under it by Rs 5 per litre, with Rs 3 going to the dairy farmers, its Chairman Smt Mani Viswanath said on Tuesday.
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TRCMPU to launch interest-free loan scheme for dairy farmers from Jan 1
22-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma is all set to launch an interest-free loan scheme for dairy farmers from January 1, 2024 to step up milk production and solve the shortfall in procurement.
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Mrs Mani Viswanath elected as chairperson of Milma’s TRCMPU
21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mrs Mani Viswanadh was today elected as Chairperson of Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) after the completion of the electoral process to the regional union of Milma comprising four southern districts.
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Mani Viswanath takes over as TRCMPU Administrative Committee Convener
13-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mrs Mani Viswanath recently assumed charge as the Administrative Committee Convener of Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU), after Shri N Bhasurangan stepped down from the post.
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BOBP Calls for Regional Cooperation in Bay of Bengal
22-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO) has sought greater research cooperation among the member countries as climate change is taking a toll on marine fisheries of the Bay of Bengal region.
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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).
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Milma’s TRCMPU adopts INR 2853 Cr budget
17-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
The annual general body meeting of Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cooperative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma, held recently earmarked INR 2 crores to offset the interest on the loans availed by dairy farmers in four southern districts for setting up farms and purchase of milch animals.
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Marut Drones' AG-365S makes history as India's first DGCA type certified drone for agriculture, RPTO training
01-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Marut Drones, a prominent player in India's drone manufacturing landscape, has achieved a historic milestone by obtaining DGCA (Director General of Civil Aviation) type certification for its AG-365S drone.
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Milma’s TRCMPU to give incentive of INR 2.50 per litre on milk procurement during Onam
08-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Trivandrum Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma has announced an incentive of INR 2.50 on each litre of milk procured from dairy farmers in four southern districts during Onam.
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Alltech publishes white paper comparing selenium sources by form, source and function
18-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Backed by more than 40 years of scientific research, Alltech is dedicated to providing solutions and products that contribute to the success of the global animal health industry. This commitment continues with the publication of a new white paper, entitled “Organic selenium: A comparison of form, source and function,” by Dr. Richard Murphy, director of research at Alltech.
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Marut Drones conducts farmer’s awareness sessions on AI, drones technologies
19-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
India’s leading drone manufacturer and service provider Marut Drones was invited to participate in a day’s workshop on Stewardship and Innovative Technologies in Crop Protection at Regional Agricultural Research Station (PJTSAU), Warangal on Friday.
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National Milk Day: Public can view processes at Milma’s TVM dairy
22-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Trivandrum Regional Cooperative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma has made arrangements for the public to view various processes at its Thiruvananthapuram Dairy in the city on November 25 and 26 as part of the National Milk Day celebrations.
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LEMKEN India celebrates its 10th anniversary with new product launch
19-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
LEMKEN India Agro Equipment one of the leader industry leader in advanced Agri solutions has announced the tenth anniversary of the company's founding in India with Presence of LEMKEN Owner Ms. Nicola Lemken, Anthony Van der ley - Global CEO & Sanjay Kapoor - LEMKEN India CEO & Director.
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TRCMPU of Milma launches silage distribution programme
31-Oct-2022 - 0 Comments.
As part of the various initiatives to make the state self-sufficient in milk production, the Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cooperative Milk Producers Union of Milma (TRCMPU-Milma) launched the silage distribution project, known as ‘Haritham,’ that will keep cattle in good health and lead to higher milk production.
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TRCMPU adopts INR Rs 1,248 Cr budget for 2022-23
22-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Trivandrum Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) unanimously adopted a budget of INR 1,248 crore for the financial year 2022-23 at its Annual General Body meeting today.
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ICAR-CMFRI releases 500,000 hatchery-produced pearl oyster spat in Gulf of Mannar
19-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Tuticorin Regional Station of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) sea-ranched 500,000 hatchery-produced pearl oyster (Pinctada fucata) spat of 5 mm size in select areas in the Gulf of Mannar on 15 September 2022.
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Precision agriculture sector must gain pace for ecological balance, says former ICAR Director General
14-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Precision agriculture and usage of technology in the agriculture sector must gain pace as it would help twin causes of achieving reasonable growth and maintaining ecological balance at the same time, said Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Former Director General, Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR).
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Azelis inaugurates state-of-the-art regional innovation center for food & nutrition in Singapore
20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, announces the opening of its Regional Innovation Center (RIC) for Food & Nutrition (F&N) in Singapore, further demonstrating the Group's commitment to continuously invest in its innovation capabilities.
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ICAR director Dr Gopalakrishnan receives VASVIK Industrial Research Award
25-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
Dr A Gopalakrishnan, Director of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has won the prestigious VASVIK (Vividhlaxi Audyogik Samshodhan Vikas Kendra) Industrial Research Award for the year 2020 in the category of Agricultural Sciences and Technology.
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Kailash Choudhary inaugurate regional conference of cluster based business organizations in Jaipur
07-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Kailash Choudhary will inaugurate Regional Conference of Cluster Based Business Organizations (CBBOs) recently in Jaipur.
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‘Kisan bhagidari, prathmikta hamari' to be organized from 25th April to 30th April 2022 as part of azadi ka amrit mahotsav
25-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is organizing the 'Kisan Bhagidari, Prathmikta Hamari’ campaign from 25th to 30th April, 2022 under 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' in association of various other Ministries/ Departments of Government of India. During the campaign, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare will organize countrywide programs at regional level for farmers.
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Syngenta India appoints Susheel Kumar as MD and country head
08-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agricultural firm Syngenta India recently announced an appointment of Susheel Kumar as the new country head and managing director of the company, according to a media report.
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Milma Chairman KS Mani elected director of NCDFI
24-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
K S Mani, Chairman, Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known popularly by its brand name Milma, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI), the apex body of dairy and edible oil cooperatives in the country.
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Milma’s TRCMPU approves INR 1158 budget, announces incentive of INR 2 per litre on milk procurement
28-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Trivandrum Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma has announced an incentive of INR 2 on each litre of milk procured from dairy farmers in four southern districts from February 1, in view of the rise in input cost and difficulties caused by the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Scientists now have advance tools for plant breeding, says Ratna Kumria, Director- Biotechnology, Alliance for Agri Innovation
24-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
All living organisms are the reflection of the genes they are born with and genes evolve over generations. The basis of evolution is variation and natural selection of the better variant. Agriculturists have been using this phenomenon for selecting variants with desirable traits in crop plants.
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Director-General of United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization to share his vision at Bayer’s Youth Ag Summit
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Dr QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, will be this year’s keynote speaker at Bayer’s 2021 Youth Ag Summit.
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Amendments to co-op Act; leadership changes in dairy sector inevitable, says Bhasurangan
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (TRCMPU) has scheduled a general body meeting on December 9 to effect changes to bylaws as mandated by the recent amendment to the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, and set in motion the process of electing the new board of directors.
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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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Shakti Pumps clinches INR 250M solar pump contract from Uganda
21-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indore-based Shakti Pumps has been awarded by Uganda Government to supply and EPC of solar pumps worth INR 250 million, Shakti Pumps chairman and managing director Dinesh Patidar told AgriTimes.co.in.
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Import of de-oiled GM soya cake explained
29-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Centre allows import of 12 lakh metric ton GM soya cake after the Director General of Foreign Trade issued the necessary notification. However, poultry industry, Farmers organization and environmental activist expressed different reaction on import decision.
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Seaweed Farming Entrepreneurship by Cooperatives booklet released
25-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
A booklet providing an overview of the challenges and opportunities in the ‘Seaweed Farming Entrepreneurship by Cooperatives’ was released here on Tuesday by Parshottam Rupala, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India at an event in the presence of Sundeep Kumar Nayak, Managing Director, NCDC and Jatindra Nath Swain, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India.
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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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Former NABARD Chairman Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala joins Arya's Board as Independent Director
21-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Arya, India's leading Agritech player, has appointed Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala as a non-executive independent director of the company.
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Milma’s Malabar Union to launch medicare scheme for dairy farmers’ children
29-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Malabar Regional Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union (MRCMPU) under Milma is launching a scheme from the coming month, providing financial assistance for the treatment of its dairy farmers’ children diagnosed with type-1 diabetes.
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Amul chief receives Asia Pacific Productivity Champion award
12-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Dr. R S Sodhi, Managing Director, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (Amul) has been awarded with the prestigious Asian Productivity Organization (APO), Tokyo, Japan regional award.
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Arun Raste take charge of NCDEX as MD & CEO
07-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Arun Raste today took charge as Managing Director and CEO of the country's leading agri-commodity bourse National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX).
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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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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.
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DGCA give nod to agri ministry for usage of drone under PMFBY
29-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), aviation regulatory authority has given its approval to the agriculture ministry for flying drones to capture images of rice and wheat fields in 100 districts to assess crop yields at gram panchayat level under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar said recently.
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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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IPNLF urges Indian Ocean Tuna Commission to take urgent action on yellowfin stock rebuilding
17-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) is calling on members of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) to take urgent action, while working in the best interests of the region’s tuna resources and its coastal fisheries, when this regional fisheries management organisation convenes its Special Session in early March 2021 to discuss the rebuilding of the overfished Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna stock.
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To Bt or not to Bt – That is not a question anymore! by Dr Shivendra Bajaj, Executive Director, Alliance for Agri Innovation
01-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Whenever a new technology is introduced, there are always some who will challenge the usefulness of such technology. It may be either a fear of unknown or just being plain scepticism, but we always see the debate on both sides.
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Kishor Rungta assumed charge as chairman of Fertilisers Association of India, Southern Region
20-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Kishor Rungta chairman and managing director of the Fertilizers And Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT) has assumed charge as Chairman of Fertilisers Association of India, Southern Region (FAI SR).
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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.
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Rainfall very likely over central & adjoining east India during next 3 days and increase in intensity & distribution thereafter
01-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The National Weather Forecasting Centre/Regional Meteorological Centre, New Delhi of the India Meteorological Department (IMD)
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Southwest monsoon advances over entire Maharashtra, south Gujarat, parts of central & East India
14-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre/Regional Meteorology Centre, New Delhi of the India Meteorological Department Advance of Southwest Monsoon till 14 June 2020.
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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.
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V N Datt takes over as C&MD of National Fertilizers Limited
03-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Virendra Nath Datt, Director (Marketing), National Fertilizers Limited -NFL has taken over the additional charge of Chairman & Managing Director of the company today.
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Fight against desert locusts will take time, says FAO chief
31-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) director general QU Dongyu, has warned that efforts to control desert locusts will take time, noting increased concern for the Sahel and Southwest Asia.
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Need for biotechnology crops in India, writes seeds federation director
23-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
The ongoing pandemic has brought forward our vulnerability to food crisis, especially with our increasing population. In addition, the challenges of future, will be much different than the ones in past because of factors like climate change, reduced availability of land and water, soil degradation and changing food preferences of people.
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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.
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Dr Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes appointed ICRISAT director general
30-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Dr Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes, a well-known plant health expert and leader in international agricultural research, took charge as Director General at ICRISAT
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Recognize super foods to shift dietary needs towards sustainable crops, writes FSII executive director
22-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Sustainable food production with low carbon footprint is being demanded not only by researchers and environmentalists but also consumers across the globe.
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CLFMA organised regional technical event on poultry
08-May-2019 - 0 Comments.
Following the success of technical seminar in Pune CLFMA extended similar event in Karnal recently under the leadership of CLFMA Chairman Mr.S.V.Bhave with supported by PFI and Broiler Breeder Association North India.
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International Workshop Calls for Joint Fisheries Management Plans for Afro-Asian Nations
30-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
An international workshop on fisheries and aquaculture has called for regional cooperation among the member countries of African Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO) in an effort to develop joint fisheries management plans aiming to achieve sustainable development of the fisheries in Afro-Asian countries
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Scientists told to focus on real science
15-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
Scientists should focus on real science and its underlying truth while dealing with fisheries research, said Dr A Gopalakrishnan, Director of the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
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Indian shrimps sector to grow double digit in the next few years, says WestCoast chief
18-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.
Being a leader in shrimp farming and processing, Agriculture Times caught with Rahul Kulkarni, Director of WestCoast Group, India’s one of the biggest shrimps producer to know what is driving growth.
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Huge scope for drip irrigation in India, as only 7 MN ha land covered, against 69 MN ha, says IAI chief
28-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
With growing focus on India government on 'per drop more crop' promote farming through optimum utilization of water across the country, Agriculture Times (AgriTimes) spoke with Irrigation Association of India (IAI) president and managing director of Premier Irrigation Adritec Pvt Ltd, Shrikant Goenka on their association, as well as his organization he represent is helping farmers to achieve this goal.
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USFDA calls for greater collaborations
03-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Recognizing the importance of timely and effective collaboration between India and the food and drug regulatory body of the United States, the Director of Delhi based USFDA’s India office, Dr Mathew T Thomas has called for a collaboration of the best practices in the farmed shrimp industry to minimize the extent of export rejections into the US.
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Tripura confirms avian influenza
28-Jan-2016 - 0 Comments.
The Director of Animal Resources Development Department, Government of Tripura has confirmed that the samples that were sent to National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) were found positive in RT-PCR and Real time RT-PCR for H5N1 AIV.