Coromandel International rope in Mahindra Krish-e for drone spraying services to farmers

22-Dec-2024 - 0 Comments.

Coromandel International Limited, India’s leading agri-solutions provider, and Mahindra & Mahindra Limited’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) business vertical, Krish-e, announced a partnership to extend Coromandel’s drone spraying services, Gromor Drive, to Indian farmers.

Bayer, Orbia Netafim expand collaboration to advance digital farming technology

23-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.

Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business Netafim and Bayer announced today an expansion of their strategic collaboration, starting with new digital farming solutions for fruit and vegetable growers.

Provivi and Godrej Agrovet Join Forces to Combat Crop Pests in India

18-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.

Provivi, a global leader in pheromone-based crop protection, and Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), a leading Indian agri-business conglomerate, have announced a strategic partnership to introduce sustainable pest control solutions for Indian rice and corn farmers.

Hatchery Heroes: The Importance of Sustainable Fish Seed Production

16-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.

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

BASF SE and AM Green enter MoU to jointly evaluate opportunities in low-carbon chemicals in India

29-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.

BASF and AM Green B.V. have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly evaluate and develop business opportunities for low-carbon chemicals produced exclusively with renewable energy, and the corresponding value chains in India.

Seeds are the Foundation of India’s Food Security and Nutrition, says FSII chairman

24-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.

As global food insecurity and malnutrition continue to pose significant challenges, the seed industry stands as a critical player in addressing these issues.

SettleMint India, ITC Agri Business collaborate on blockchain pilot for Agritech space

15-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.

Belgium-based blockchain technology leader SettleMint’s Indian arm has successfully concluded a pilot project with ITC Agri Business, marking a significant milestone in advancing blockchain adoption in India’s agriculture sector.

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

25-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

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

Over 1800 firms, 18 nations to participate at Angola's 39th Luanda International Fair

23-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

From July 23 to 28, the 39th Luanda International Fair (FILDA) opens its doors in the Special Economic Zone of the Angolan capital with a focus on internationalization. Angola's main business showcase is attracting more and more global markets and investors as the country invests in strategic infrastructure for global trade and industry, such as the Lobito Corridor and the Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport. 

Godrej Industries’ Chemicals to acquire Unit II of Shree Vallabh Chemicals

08-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

Godrej Industries’ Chemicals Business announced the signing of a Business transfer agreement with Shree Vallabh Chemicals Unit II (Kheda), with the intention to acquire their Ethoxylation Unit II.

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.

Rallis India launches formulation for weed control in soybean, groundnut crops across India

25-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

Rallis India Limited, a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry, has launched a new herbicide, ‘Mark Plus’ across the country.

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

23-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

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

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

25-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

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

Fodder ecosystem builder Cornext raises $2.2M from Omnivore

12-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

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

African Development Bank empowers agri youth programs for greater impact

15-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) successfully concluded a three-day workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, aimed at enhancing its Empowering Novel Agri-Business-Led Employment (ENABLE) Youth Program in preparation for its next phase.

Top Soybean Producing States in India

27-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

An in-depth look at the top soybean-producing states in India. Learn about the major players in India’s soybean production and the future of the soybean industry

How to set up a Poultry Farm in Maharashtra

17-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

Poultry farming is a profitable business and it is defined as the process of raising domesticated birds such as chickens, ducks, hens, and geese for meat or eggs. Maharashtra, being the third-largest egg producer in the country, has a thriving poultry industry.

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

22-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

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

Rallis India powers its hybrid seed production process with mobile app SeedSure

20-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Rallis India Limited, a Tata enterprise and a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry announced the roll out of a mobile application, ‘SeedSure’, for monitoring and managing its Hybrid Seed Production  (HSP) program.

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

20-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

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

BharatRohan partners with ABI-ICRISAT to empower farmers with drone technology

18-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

In a groundbreaking development, BharatRohan, a pioneering agri-tech startup specializing in UAV/Drone Spectral Imaging-based Decision Support System (DSS) for farmers, has joined forces with ABI-ICRISAT, the Agri-Business Incubator of ICRISAT.

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

13-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

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

Arya.ag and SOPA join forces to revolutionize soybean monitoring

09-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, a prominent agritech platform in India, has unveiled an exciting strategic collaboration with The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) aimed at advancing and optimizing the monitoring of soybean crops across 51 districts.

Government simplifies tractor testing guidelines to boost ease of doing business

23-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

In a significant move aimed at promoting ease of doing business and fostering trust-based governance, the Government has streamlined the tractor testing process.

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

22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

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

Bayer expands its fruits and vegetables business to strawberries

22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

Bayer announced the expansion of its leading Fruits and Vegetables business to strawberries. With the acquisition of the strawberry assets of UK-based NIAB,

Arya.ag and Bioseed collaborate to cultivate ‘efficiencies of business’ in agriculture

12-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, announced its collaboration with Bioseed, a visionary player in the agriculture sector.

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

20-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.

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

BiofuelCircle partners with Indian School of Business to strengthen forest economy

20-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.

BiofuelCircle, a prominent digital platform specializing in biomass and biofuels, has joined hands with the prestigious Indian School of Business (ISB) in a strategic move to bolster the forest economy through active involvement in the bio-energy sector.

SWAL unveils a sustainable pest control breakthrough for soybean and cotton crops in India

17-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.

SWAL Corporation Ltd., a prominent provider of advanced and sustainable agricultural solutions, has taken a significant stride towards ecological farming with the introduction of Sperto, an innovative pest control solution tailored specifically for soybean and cotton crops

Namdhari Seeds bags NABL accreditation for seed health testing

07-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.

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

Netafim's drip irrigation technology helps Shivpuri farmers achieve 40% increase in crop yield

28-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.

Netafim, an Orbia business and a global leader in precision agriculture solutions, has revolutionized tomato farming in Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, by helping farmers achieve a 40% increase in crop yield and higher profit.

UPL SAS launches sustainable pest control solution for soybean, cotton crop in India

14-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.

UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions (SAS), an integrated AgTech platform of UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL, BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) ("UPL"), has announced the launch of Argyle, a cost-effective, sustainable, and innovative solution, specifically designed for soybean and cotton crops.

Government and business collaborate on joint Dutch horticultural promotion during GreenTech

09-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

Several government and horticultural organizations are joining forces to promote the Dutch horticultural sector internationally during GreenTech Amsterdam (June 13-15, 2023).

Norwegian agricultural heavy machinery manufacturer Orkel grows with RealWear assisted reality devices

15-May-2023 - 0 Comments.

RealWear, the world’s leading provider of assisted reality solutions for frontline industrial workers, today announced that Orkel, a Norwegian manufacturer of compactors and other machinery for agriculture, industry and waste management, has standardised on RealWear wearable devices across its business and dealer network.

SLCM Group rope in over 19,000 women entrepreneurs in agriculture under Kissandhan

12-May-2023 - 0 Comments.

In another major development, SLCM Group has announced that it has disbursed more than INR 84.80 Crore to over 19,000 women entrepreneurs till FY22-23 through Kissandhan's BC (Business Correspondent) Partnership Lending Programme'.

Godrej Agrovet launches umbrella brand PYNA for sustainable cotton production

11-May-2023 - 0 Comments.

Godrej Agrovet Limited's (GAVL) Crop Protection Business recently announced the launch of PYNA, an umbrella brand for sustainable cotton production. A pioneer in establishing the concept of selective cotton herbicides in different markets, GAVL will be selling three of its cotton weed management products Hitweed, Hitweed Maxx, and Maxxcott under PYNA brand.    

Absolute’s Inera launches a range of bioabled farm inputs

29-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.

Absolute, a bioscience company, has announced the launch of its biological agri-input business, Inera CropScience.

NCDEX launches Isabgol seed futures contract

19-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.

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

Mariculture offers bright business prospect for India’s coastal region: CMFRI study

28-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

Mariculture has emerged as a promising business opportunity for India’s coastal regions, offering decent income to the coastal people even as extreme weather events like cyclones are leading to the reduction of fishing days every year, according to a new study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).

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

23-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

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

Fasal introduces national procurement network to revamp horticulture value chain

01-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

Fasal, India's earliest sustainable horticulture farm network company and the one-stop-shop for horticulturalists, today announced expansion into the farming output business with the launch of 'Fasal Fresh'.

IISS ends, boosting prospects of leap in marine products

17-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.

Hosting 370 business meets that promise a huge leap in the marine products, the India International Seafood Show (IISS) in the city concluded on Friday, bolstering the government’s aim to double seafood exports by 2025 amid warm responses from buyers and exporters at the three-day event.

Innovation, eco-friendly technologies draw visitors at India International Seafood Show expo

16-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.

India today demonstrated its prowess in seafood technology by showcasing latest advancements, ranging from a web-based software that caters to all activities of marine products business to energy-efficient and eco-friendly equipment, at the 23rd edition of the three-day India International Seafood Show (IISS) that commenced in the city today.

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

11-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

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

SLCM wins prestigious FICCI’s Sustainable Agriculture Awards 2022

01-Dec-2022 - 0 Comments.

Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading comprehensive service provider in the global post-harvest space for agricultural commodities has received the prestigious ‘Sustainable Agriculture Awards’ 2022 from FICCI, India’s oldest and largest industry association catering to diverse business domains.

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

26-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

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

Dharmaj Crop Guard IPO to open on November 28, sets price band at INR 216 to ₹237 per equity share

24-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

Dharmaj Crop Guard Limited is an agrochemical company engaged in the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing of a wide range of agro chemicals such as insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulator, micro fertilizers and antibiotic to the B2C and B2B customers has fixed the price band at INR 216 to INR 237 per Equity Share for its maiden public offer.

SLCM’s agri-financing arm Kissandhan on-boards more than 9600 women loan beneficiaries

15-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

Kissandhan, India’s leading Multi Asset Agri Finance NBFC and a subsidiary of the SLCM Group, has on-boarded more than 9600 plus women loan beneficiaries through its BC (Business Correspondent) Partnership Lending Programme and disbursed more than 413.40 Million of loan to them.

ITC adopts a three-fold water management approach

06-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

ITC Limited, one of India's leading multi-business conglomerates, has forged as many as 50 Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) with the Government and other institutions as part of its integrated and holistic initiatives to achieve water security and rural empowerment across India.

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

25-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

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

Nutrition Technologies closes USD 20m equity financing

21-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agri-biotech business Nutrition Technologies, based in Singapore, secured USD 20 million in equity capital.

Agtonomy receives seed III funding from Cavallo Ventures and Mirae Asset

16-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

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

Proveye receives funding from the European Space Agency worth USD 225k

14-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Proveye, an Irish AgTech business that invented the use of digital image data for agricultural and environmental protection, USD 225,000 through the ARTES 4.0 Downstream Applications Demonstration Fund.

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

07-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

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

Cropin launches world's first purpose-built industry cloud for agriculture

06-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agritech pioneer Cropin announced the launch of Cropin Cloud, the world's first purpose-built industry cloud for agriculture. Cropin Cloud is a multi-tenant, secure, scalable, flexible, intelligent cloud platform enabling agri-businesses, development agencies, governments, and allied industries to accelerate digital transformation across their business value chain.

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

06-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

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

GSP Crop Science bags exclusive patent to combat whitefly insects

05-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

GSP Crop Science, a leader in the agrochemical business and India’s first company to develop the SE formulation in its R&D centre, gets an exclusive patent for its synergistic suspo-emulsion formulation of Pyriproxifen and Diafenthiuron (branded GSP SLR 525 SE Formulation) by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks, which is a subordinate office under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion.

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

22-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.

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

Agri-Insurtech startup IBISA raises seed funding from Ankur Capital

16-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agri insurtech startup IBISA announced that Ankur Capital, an India-based leading early-stage venture capital fund focused on transformative technologies in deeptech and climate tech has joined its seed round.

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

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

DLL India sells its agriculture, healthcare finance portfolio to Kotak Bank

11-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.

Kotak Mahindra Bank, a private sector lender, announced that it has purchased the portfolio of agricultural and medical equipment financing from De Lage Landen International BV's Indian business (DLL). With this, the bank has acquired 25,000 new clients with a credit balance of roughly INR 582 crore.

Bayer, ADM partner to build and implement a sustainable crop protection model for soybean farmers

24-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and agriculture, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in India with ADM, a global leader in sustainable human and animal nutrition.

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.

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.

Agritech startup Kisanserv inching towards INR 100 crore revenue

30-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

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

National conference of cluster based business organisations (CBBOs) under central sector scheme of formation and promotion of 10,000 FPOs held

22-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

The role of Cluster Based Business Organisations (CBBOs) should be to strengthen Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) so that farmers seek them out. FPO is not merely a company, it is a collective for the benefit of farmers.

Seso raises USD 25m in seed funding lead by Index Ventures

18-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Seso, a San Francisco, CA-based workforce management platform for agriculture, closed USD 25m in Series A funding.

Agrizy raises $4 million seed funding from Ankur Capital

13-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

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

Leaf Agriculture raises USD 5m seed funding from S2G Ventures

31-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

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

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

30-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

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

ThriveAgric secures USD 56m in debt funding for business expansion in African market

24-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

ThriveAgric, an Abuja, Nigeria-based agtech company, raised USD 56.4m in debt funding. Investors included local commercial banks and institutional investors. The USAID-funded West Africa Trade and Investment provided USD 1.75m as a co-investment grant.

Aquaconnect raised USD 8m from Trifecta Capital for business expansion

22-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Aquaconnect, a Chennai-based network for aqua farmers, has raised USD 8 million in a venture debt funding round led by Trifecta Capital.

Apollo Agriculture secures USD 40m from Softbank, Chan Zuckerberg

22-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Apollo Agriculture, a Kenya-based technology company that offers market access and financial services to farmers, secured USD 40m in funding from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 which former will use the funds for expansion of its business.

Iris Energy, enters into global strategic collaboration agreement with Finland's Clewer Aquaculture

18-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Iris Energy LLC, USA (Aquatech Division) announce their entrance into a Global Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Clewer Aquaculture OY, Finland. This collaboration is created specifically to focus on the burgeoning business of building land-based Fish Farms globally, using Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology, for sustainable sourcing of the highly valued fish protein.

Women leaders building sustainable, inclusive food system globally

16-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

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

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

14-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

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

Godrej Agrovet launches new insecticide Gracia, eyeing INR 25,000 Cr crop protection market

13-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Godrej Agrovet Limited, one of India's largest diversified agri-business, today announced the launch of Gracia (Fluxametamide, an isoxazoline compound) in the Indian market.

Bayer to sell its environmental science professional business to Cinven for US $2.6bn

11-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Bayer and Cinven have entered into a definitive agreement regarding the sale of Bayer’s Environmental Science Professional business for a purchase price of US$ 2.6 billion (2.4 billion euros).

Ninjacart launches $25 MN agri seed fund

04-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

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

USDA provides additional funding of USD 80m for long-term dairy industry resilience

03-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an additional investment of USD 80m in the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives.

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

18-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

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

Dharmaj Crop Guard to raise INR 250 Cr to INR 300 Cr via IPO

29-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agrochemicals company, Dharmaj Crop Guard Limited, engaged in the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing of a wide range of agro chemical formulations such as insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulator, micro fertilizers and antibiotic to the B2C and B2B customers has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) for its initial public offering (IPO).

Unethical business practices by e-Commerce platforms, says All India Farmers Alliance

26-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

All India Farmers Alliance feels concerned about the reported unethical business practices being resorted to by certain ecommerce platforms.

Agritech precision farming startup Samhitha raises $1.5MN in seed funding

02-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.

Samhitha Crop Care Clinics, an agritech start-up offering precision farming advisory, announced on December 1, 2021, that it has raised $1.5 million in a seed round led by TechStar Group, and participated by Quadrant Resource and angel investors.

Intello Labs Launches Praman, a AI-powered agriculture produce trade exchange platform

22-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Intello Labs, a global AI-powered quality assaying startup, formally announced the launch of their Praman business, which has been in stealth mode over the past few months.

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

20-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

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

SettleMint India concludes pilot project with ITC Agri Business

18-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Indian arm of one of the fastest-growing global blockchain technology giants, Belgium-based SettleMint has announced the culmination of a pilot project with ITC Agri Business.

Mahindra release Krish-e Suite mobile apps, announces Manoj Bajpayee as brand ambassador

18-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

Krish-e, Mahindra’s new Farming as a Service (FaaS) business has announced the release of Krish-e App & Krish-e Nidaan apps with the launch of its first ever digital video commercial (DVC) film.

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

06-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

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

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

04-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

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

Plant Protein Innovator Proeon raises INR 17.5 Crores in seed round

07-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.

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

Leads Connect bags World Bank funded Assam Agri-Business and Rural Transformation Project

08-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

Noida based Agri-tech company, Leads Connect has bagged World Bank funded Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project (APART)’s Crop Cutting Experiments (CCE).

Bayer committed to increase fruit, vegetable consumption

22-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Bayer reaffirmed its commitment to promoting increased worldwide consumption of fruits and vegetables with the announcement of new portfolio innovations and a business strategy for horticulture.

BASF Venture Capital invests in Indian hydroponics firm UrbanKisaan

16-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

BASF Venture Capital GmbH (BVC) is investing in the Indian startup UrbanKisaan, which specializes in hydroponic cultivation of various types of vegetables, greens and herbs in tropical urban environments. This is BVC’s first investment in an early stage business focusing on India.

CLFMA organizes webinar on maize, soybean market driving factors & price outlook 2021

16-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

CLFMA OF INDIA, the apex organization and the voice of the Country’s dynamic livestock industry in association with AGCON (a subsidiary of NCML) organized Webinar on Maize & Soybean Market Driving Factors & Price Outlook 2021 on July 9,2021.

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

09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

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

NCDEX launches country’s first indices for gaur, soybean

05-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), India’s agri-commodity exchange has today launched two sectoral indices in agri-commodities basket namely NCDEX GUAREX and NCDEX SOYDEX.

Climate change likely to affect agricultural productivity in Maharashtra, says Institute for Sustainable Communities

30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Climate analysis predicts mismatch in rainfall and temperature patterns with crop phenology: Soybean, Cotton, Wheat and Gram crops at risk finds Institute for Sustainable Communities study across three major regions of Maharashtra.

TrendiTech raises USD 1.18 MN seed funding for AI Biotrim Technology

29-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

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

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.

Cabinet approves merger of Central Railside Warehouse, Central Warehousing Corporation

24-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Taking another step towards implementing the direction of “Minimum Government Maximum Governance” given by Prime Minister, promoting ease of doing business and bringing private sector efficiencies in Public Sector Undertakings.

CNH Industrial expects to close USD 2.1 billion Raven buy in Q4

23-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

CNH Industrial has struck a USD 2.1 billion deal to buy Raven Industries to strengthen its agricultural equipment business, as the Italian-American vehicle maker prepares to spin off its truck, bus, and engine operations.

Apollo Agriculture secures USD 1 million from ABC Fund

22-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Apollo Agriculture (Apollo), a Kenyan agri-tech firm that uses machine learning and automated operations technology to help small-scale farmers access the resources they need to maximise their profitability has secured USD 1 million from Agri-Business Capital Fund (ABC Fund).

Maharashtra's agri dept. signs MoU with USDA to enhance agro-industry sector

18-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Maharashtra’s Agriculture Department signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to promote and strengthen the SMART (State of Maharashtra’s Agri-business and Rural Transformation Programme) projects for the upliftment of small and marginal farmers.

Scope for subscription model in India’s agri sector

07-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Despite the ups and downs of the economy, there are many ways that a successful business can achieve success. Many business owners are now shifting to a subscription-based business model, which is beginning to catch on across the globe.

Govt prepares roadmap for self sufficiency in pulses, oilseeds

05-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

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

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

31-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

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

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

23-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

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

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

09-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

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

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

05-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

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

NCDEX to launch Hi-Pro soybean meal futures contract from February 17

16-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), India’s leading agricultural derivatives exchange, will be launching the Hi-Pro Soybean Meal futures contract on Wednesday, 17 February 2021.

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

28-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

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

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

12-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

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

UPL wins the Best Patent Portfolio Award in the CII- Industrial IP Awards 2020

12-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

UPL Ltd. has won the Sixth CII Industrial Intellectual Property Awards aimed at recognizing and celebrating enterprises that have embraced IP generation and protection to fuel their business and economic growth.

Agritech e-marketplace, Agri10x raises seed fund from Omnivore

07-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

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

qZense secures INR 4.5 Cr seed investment led by Venture Catalysts

01-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

Venture Catalysts, India’s first and largest integrated incubator and accelerator, has recently led INR 4.5 Cr seed investment in qZense Labs, an agritech start-up for quality control and management of fresh produce.

Bayer launches mini seed packs for home garden segment

10-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

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

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

04-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

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

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

27-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.

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

NSE to launch its first agricultural commodity futures contract on Dec 1

11-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.

National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE), the leading stock exchange in India, will launch its first agricultural commodity futures contract for Crude Degummed Soybean Oil (CDSO) on 1 December 2020.

Islamic Development Bank, International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation hold a webinar on agritech, digital supply chain

27-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (Agriculture Division) in collaboration with IsDB Group Business Forum (THIQAH) jointly held a live webinar entitled “The Role of AgriTech in Food Security & Sustainability”to discuss sustainable climate-smart agricultural technologies for achieving food and nutrition security.

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

17-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

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

Bayer launches high-yielding corn hybrid seed for Bihar farmers

12-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

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

IPFT develops biopesticide formulation for insect control in seed spice crops

10-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

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

Soil tech firm raises $1 mn from NABVENTURES, Omnivore

07-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

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

UPL selects Qlik to drive business strategy, enable self-service analytics

29-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Qlik has announced that UPL Ltd (formerly United Phosphorus Limited) (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070) is leveraging its data analytics platform to empower and inform business users across its organization. The Indian multinational has been working closely with Qlik to streamline its data operations and enable data-driven decisions to drive growth.

Alliance for Agri Innovation urges govt to allow Bt Brinjal trials in India

16-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

Alliance for Agri Innovation (AAI), a special interest group of Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) urges the Central and State Governments to allow field trials of Bt Brinjal in India.

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.

Govt making all efforts for ease of doing business in fertilizer sector, says Sadananda Gowda

29-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for chemicals and fertilizers D V Sadananda Gowda has said that government is making all efforts for ease of doing business in fertilizer sector so that it can be made Atmanirbhar in true sense and farmer community cab be served better.

Alliance for Agri Innovation celebrates 25 years of growing GM crops

22-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Alliance for Agri Innovation (AAI), a special interest group of Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) celebrates 25 years of planting biotech crops globally.

SOPA announces normal soybean crop sowing in the country as on July 20

22-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Indore based Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) has released a quick survey of the soybean crop sowing in three states as on 20 Jul 2020.

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

21-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

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

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.

One Nation - One Scheme to benefit farmers, urged to enroll for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, PHDCCI webinar

09-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Agri-Business Committee of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organized a webinar on Webinar on Crop and extreme weather Insurance in India Challenges and the Way Forward today.

SOPA estimates drop in soybean crop for 2020 season

26-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA), a national level body representing the soybean processors, farmers, exporters has said in its 2020 season (October 2019 to September 2020) estimate that out put of soybean crop will be at 93.06 lakh tonnes, as compared to 109.33 lakh tonnes recorded during October 2018 to September 2019.

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.

White Organic Agro to expand business in Maharashtra

09-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

Mumbai based company working in organic farming space, White Organic Agro Limited (BSE: 513713) has decided to expand its business of organic vegetables and fruits in Maharashtra.

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.

Agriculture industry business leaders come together to discuss future of agri supply chain

01-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

O4S, the leading SaaS-based technology start-up that enables visibility to businesses to their downstream supply chain, organised a webinar with opinion leaders from the Agriculture sector to discuss various dynamics of Agriculture Distribution Supply Chain, and whether COVID-19 will be a Pause or a Refresh for the industry.

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.

SOPA estimates drop in soybean crop at 93.06 lakh tonnes during Oct 2019 – Sept 2020

06-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Soybean Processors Association of India has estimated a drop in soybean crop at 93.06 lakh tonnes during the October 2019 – September 2020, as compared to 109.33 lakh tones soybean crop output recorded during the same crop year last fiscal.

FSII members pledge INR 9 crores for COVID 19 relief measures

24-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

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

WTC Chandigarh to set up center of excellence for Food and Agriculture

10-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Considering the significance of Agro-business in Punjab, World Trade Center Association (WTCA) is mulling to establish a mechanism and the platform to facilitate technology transfer and knowledge exchange

Vertical farming envisages profitable and suitable agriculture business

10-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

A silent revolution is underway in the agriculture sector, which is going to be quite evident in the days to come. With the global population is set to reach near 10 billion mark by 2050, the food production must increase by 70 per cent, estimates the United Nations.

Corteva Agriscience launches Brevant seed to rice farmers in India

20-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.

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

Indian cricketer invest in Mahindra backed MeraKisan

11-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.

MeraKisan Private Ltd., a part of the USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group, and a prominent player in the organic agri business market, with a focus on avant-garde organic food supply chains, today announced its partnership with Ajinkya Rahane, Vice-Captain of the Indian Test Cricket team.

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

16-Jan-2020 - 0 Comments.

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

SOPA release soybean demand, supply estimates for 2019-2020 oil year

10-Jan-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) in its estimate of soybean crop have announced a crop at 8.98 million tonnes for 2019-20 (October 2019 to September 2020) oil year.

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

20-Dec-2019 - 0 Comments.

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

Murphy Oil sells its Malaysian palm oil business to PTT exploration for $2.12 BN

22-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.

Murphy Oil Corporation (Murphy) announced that a subsidiary has signed a sale and purchase agreement to divest the fully issued share capital of its two primary Malaysian subsidiaries, Murphy Sabah Oil Co., Ltd. and Murphy Sarawak Oil Co., Ltd., to a subsidiary of PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited

SOPA mid-term review keeps soybean crop at 11.48 MT

09-Feb-2019 - 0 Comments.

Based on this extensive survey, we find that there is no need to revise the initial crop numbers given by SOPA and the kharif-2018 soybean crop is reconfirmed at 11.48 million tonnes, according to The Soybean Processors Association of India

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

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

06-Sep-2018 - 0 Comments.

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

Bayer in exclusive talks with BASF to sell vegetable seeds business

07-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.

Bayer is in exclusive talks with BASF on the sale of its entire vegetable seeds business.

Dow to expand propionic acid facility in Texas

14-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.

Dow Industrial Solutions, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, announced plans to expand its propionic acid facility in Texas City, Texas to meet rising global demand

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

05-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.

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

Increasing Relevance of Hydroponics by Technologies

17-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.

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

India'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

India sign MoU with Mauritius in agro industry, fisheries & dairy sector

16-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh and Minister of Business, Enterprise and Cooperatives, Govt. of Mauritius, Soomilduth Bholah signed on MoU for Cooperation in the field of Cooperatives & related areas recently.

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.

Farm equipment market to touch $12 BN by 2025, says FarMart CEO

14-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

At the time when the government has infused more interest & funds on mechanized farming, Agriculture Times spoke to newest entrant in farm equipment rental business, farMart co-founder & CEO, Alekh Sanghera on the factors that are driving growth and why he believes that the farm equipment rental business will touch $12 billion by 2025.

SOPA release report on revised soybean crop estimate as on Nov 8, 2016

SOPA release soybean crop survey results

08-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

Soybean crop in this kharif season have shown a sign of recovery as per the Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) that has released the results of estimate production figures.

SOPA release soybean crop health survey 2016

30-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA),a national level body representing soybean processors, farmers, exporters, and brokers has released its soybean crop health survey.

Tata Chemicals sells urea venture to Yara India for $400 MN

11-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Tata Chemicals has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on August 10, 2016 that it has decided to sell its urea business to Yara India for $400 million (Rs 2670 crore).

India’s soymeal exports down by 60 per cent in July 2016

04-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian soybean exports has again posted a drop of a whopping 60 per cent at 12,272 tonnes during July 2016, Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) said in a statement.

India’s soymeal exports down by 60 per cent in July 2016

04-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian soybean exports has again posted a drop of a whopping 60 per cent at 12,272 tonnes during July 2016, Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) said in a statement.

ITC acquires potato seed firm

25-Mar-2016 - 0 Comments.

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