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India to host first edition of Global Fisheries Conference
19-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
India is set to host the Global Fisheries Conference India 2023, a two-day mega event bringing together a diverse array of dignitaries and stakeholders including state fisheries ministers, diplomatic delegates representing different nations, global fisheries and aquaculture scientists, policy makers, fisheries communities and investment bankers on November 21 and 22 on the occasion of celebrations of the World Fisheries.
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Global turmeric conference unites stakeholders for developing ecosystem
28-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
The maiden one-day Global Turmeric Conference here ended with deliberation around challenges and opportunities that would pave the way of growth and development of Turmeric ecosystem often referred as ‘golden commodity’.
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Global turmeric conference eyes farmers and industry partnership
23-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
The city will witness its maiden Global Turmeric Conference on 27th September where Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), traders, processors, exporters, researchers and other stakeholders of turmeric ecosystem will come together to discuss various issues related to the crop.
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16th Agricultural Science Congress to address sustainable development goals
14-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
The 16th Agricultural Science Congress (ASC) and Expo, to be held in Kochi from October 10-13, is poised to bring together a diverse community of stakeholders to deliberate on sustainable development goals (SDGs).
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The/Nudge Institute’s ‘charcha ‘23’ to convene 700+ stakeholders to learn, network, and recognize innovations in livelihoods
10-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
The/Nudge Institute is convening its fourth edition of India’s foremost tech-driven livelihoods summit - charcha ‘23 – under the G20|Startup banner to bring together all stakeholders working to create resilient livelihood opportunities for all Indians.
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Paddy straw management workshop identifies strategies for zero stubble burning
15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, in collaboration with the state of Punjab and Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), organized a workshop on 'Paddy Straw Management and Action Plans' to address the issue of stubble burning. The event saw the participation of senior government officials, stakeholders, farmers, and representatives from various organizations.
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ICAR, World Bank issue Delhi Declaration on Modernisation of Agricultural Education System at International Conference on Blended Learning Ecosystem
28-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
There is a need to strengthen digital Infrastructure including digital e-learning content and deployment of emerging immersive technologies across Agricultural Higher Education Institutions in India. Institutionalizing a system-wide Digital Capacity Building Program across stakeholders to improve systemic digital competence, knowledge and skills is also a necessity.
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ReshaMandi launches its super app for iOS devices
23-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
ReshaMandi, the largest farm-to-fashion digital ecosystem for natural fibres in India, recently launched its app for iOS devices. Presently, 34,000 stakeholders of ReshaMandi have installed the app with 40 percent of them using the app’s payment system and receiving the payment acknowledgements on the app.
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ICTforAg 2022 global conference on digital agriculture to be held from March 9-10
08-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The ICTforAg 2022 conference will take place virtually on March 9-10, 2022, and convene leading stakeholders from the agri-tech and agri-food ecosystems across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
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Creation of national agriculture disaster management scheme
09-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India has launched a flagship network project “National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)” aiming at strategic research on adaptation and mitigation, demonstration of technologies on farmers’ fields and creating awareness among farmers and other stakeholders.
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Government to promote drone use in Agriculture via providing grants to agricultural institutes
31-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
In a major boost to promote precision farming in India, the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has issued guidelines to make drone technology affordable to the stakeholders of this sector.
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ICTforAg 2022 virtual conference scheduled from March 9 to 10, 2022
26-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.
The ICTforAg 2022 Conference will take place virtually from March 9 to 10, 2022, and convene the leading stakeholders from the agri-tech and agri-Food space across Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs).
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New Drone rules ushers a landmark moment benefiting several sectors in India
27-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
In March 2021, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) published the UAS Rules, 2021. They were perceived by academia, Startups, end-users and other stakeholders as being restrictive in nature as they involved considerable paperwork, required permissions for every drone flight and very few “free to fly” green zones were available. Based on the feedback, the Government has decided to repeal the UAS Rules, 2021 and replace the same with the liberalised Drone Rules, 2021.
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NITI Aayog holds two-day consultation on natural farming
01-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
To leverage the many socioeconomic and environmental benefits of natural farming for boosting farmers’ welfare, consumer health, food security and nutrition, NITI Aayog has organized a two-day (29–30 September) national-level consultation with relevant stakeholders.
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Fisheries minister releases beneficiary booklet on Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
01-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian fisheries minister Giriraj Singh has released the 2nd edition of the newsletter 'Matsya Sampada' and a Beneficiary Booklet on Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) which provides a comprehensive outline of the different components/activities of the PMMSY scheme and modalities of submission of the proposals, which would be a valuable resource for fishermen and other stakeholders in the sector.
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Launch of NCDC model for cooperatives can bring financial inclusion of farmers in remote villages
10-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh has said that National Council for Cooperative Training (NCCT) besides being responsible for training, awareness and evaluation programmes of employees working in the cooperative sector also facilitates the same for other stakeholders in the cooperative sector in the country
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Indian Council of Agricultural Research approves 14 new breeds of livestock in 2018
27-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has approved the registration of record 15 new breeds of livestock and poultry this year alone taking the total to 40 during 2014-18, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh at a ceremony for awarding breed registration certificates to the stakeholders said.
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Indian Council of Agricultural Research approves 15 new breeds of livestock, poultry in 2018
27-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
ICAR has approved the registration of record 15 new breeds of livestock and poultry this year alone taking the total to 40 during 2014-18, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh at a ceremony for awarding breed registration certificates to the stakeholders said
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Bayer outlines its vision for the future of agriculture
10-Oct-2018 - 0 Comments.
Joined by farming stakeholders, academia, NGOs and industry experts from around the globe, Bayer outlined its vision for the future of agriculture today, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, sustainability and digital transformation to help ensure the world’s rapidly growing population can be fed without starving the planet
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MSC certification a boon for boosting export value of Indian fisheries
15-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.
Observing that eco-labelling certification awarded by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is crucial for bolstering export value of Indian fisheries, a panel of stakeholders in marine fisheries sector has decided to take joint efforts to obtain the certification
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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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CLFMA calls for responsible use of antibiotics in animal protein sector
27-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.
As the World Antibiotic Awareness Week (13 – 19 Nov 2017) is celebrated, the Compound Feed Manufacturers Association of India (CLFMA) calls for promoting awareness among all stakeholders in the animal protein sector about judicious and responsible use of antibiotics.
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India will become a marine sector hotspot: MPEDA
30-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.
The biggest takeaway of the three-day 20th India International Seafood Show (IISS) was total unanimity among all its stakeholders that the country’s seafood exports target of 10 billion US dollars by 2020 was ‘eminently possible’ and India would continue to be a marine sector hotspot, a top official of the industry said.
