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BASF expands APG production capacity at Bangpakong site in Thailand
21-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.
BASF has expanded its Alkyl Polyglucosides (APG) production in Bangpakong, Thailand, enhancing sustainable surfactant supply in Asia and strengthening its global APG network.
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BASF begins local Ultradur PBT production to meet India demand
14-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.
BASF starts local manufacturing of Ultradur PBT, including FR and HR grades, boosting supply reliability and supporting automotive and electronics growth in India.
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews farmers’ complaints, sets strict timelines
28-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
Union Agriculture Minister directs swift resolution of complaints on fertilisers, seeds, pesticides, PM-Kisan and PM-Fasal Bima schemes.
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Guar seed season starts with lower prices: Put option is the best remedies for farmers
13-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
In the agricultural commodity business, there is always risk associated with trading, but a trader who does not trade due to fear of risk takes more risk. The arrival of new season guar seeds has started in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
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Tariff effect: Brazilian coffee exports fall compared to 2024
17-Sep-2025 - 0 Comments.
Coffee futures prices have risen considerably in recent days, supported mainly by Brazil's August export figures and concerns about short-term supply.
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Rasi Seeds signs MoU with ICAR-IGFRI to boost forage seed supply
12-Sep-2025 - 0 Comments.
Rasi Seeds partners with ICAR-IGFRI to provide high-quality forage seeds, bridging the green fodder gap and supporting India’s dairy farmers.
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Cotton planting decline: Prices fall as supply increases
11-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
The sowing season is currently underway in the states considered to be the hubs of cotton production. However, according to preliminary reports, this time the cotton sowing is expected to decrease compared to last year.
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Bayer CropScience posts 17% revenue growth in Q1 FY 2025-26 results
10-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
Bayer CropScience Limited reports 17% revenue growth and 10% PAT rise in Q1 FY 2025-26, driven by strong corn seeds and Roundup sales.
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On Mustard Day, hybrid seeds shine for rural prosperity
02-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
On National Mustard Day, India celebrates hybrid mustard’s role in boosting farm incomes, oilseed productivity, and climate resilience in rural regions.
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TDB selects Milma to supply ghee for Sabarimala pilgrimage season
28-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a major testament to its high-quality dairy products, Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has selected Milma to supply ghee for making prasadams for Sabarimala, Pamba and Nilakkal temples during the Mandala Pooja and Makaravilakku pilgrimage seasons, starting from November.
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Svalbard’s arctic vault welcomes rare ICARDA seeds against uncertainty
21-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
ICARDA secures 2,707 climate-resilient seed samples in Svalbard Global Seed Vault, bolstering agriculture biodiversity and food security amid rising climate threats.
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Safex Chemicals opens new plant in Bharuch, Gujarat
19-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Safex Chemicals inaugurates its largest manufacturing facility in Bharuch to boost crop protection production, supply chain efficiency, and agri-innovation.
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Advanta Seeds appoints Rajan Gajaria as vice chairman
17-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Advanta Seeds (‘Advanta’), a global seed company and part of the UPL Group, announces the appointment of Rajan Gajaria as Vice Chairman of Advanta.
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Cropin, Wipro team up to drive AI-led digital shift in agribusiness
15-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Cropin and Wipro partner to digitally transform agribusiness using AI, enabling smarter, sustainable, and traceable supply chains across food and consumer sectors.
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Rallis India Q1 PAT doubles at INR 95 cr , revenue grows 22% on monsoon boost
14-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India reports 22% revenue growth and 100% PAT jump in Q1 FY26, driven by early monsoons, robust demand in seeds and crop care, and cost optimization.
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India inks 3.1 mt DAP supply deal with Saudi firms from FY 2025‑26
14-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
India and Saudi Arabia sign long-term DAP supply agreements to secure fertilizer availability, enhance bilateral cooperation and explore investments.
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Piyush Goyal: Agri exports to grow fivefold to INR 20 lakh Cr soon
10-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India’s agri exports to reach ₹20 lakh crore with better branding, processing, and resilient farm input supply chains.
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India eyes 86 MT maize output by 2047: Agri Minister Chouhan
07-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
India targets doubling maize output to 86 million tonnes by 2047, with high-yield seeds and starch-rich varieties to boost farmer incomes.
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Denso acquires Axia Vegetable Seeds to advance sustainable agriculture
04-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Denso acquires Axia Vegetable Seeds to merge advanced automotive tech with seed breeding, driving sustainable, automated, climate-resilient agriculture solutions worldwide.
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Scientists urged: Boost seeds, natural farming, growth
03-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
A Varanasi review urges scientists to improve seeds, support natural farming, and deliver field-level solutions for stronger, climate-resilient agriculture in India.
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J&K ministers push faster irrigation project delivery
03-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
J&K ministers review irrigation plans, stress timely execution of schemes to ensure water supply for farmers amid climate challenges.
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Turmeric sees slowdown amid expectations of increased cultivation
30-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
An in-depth analysis of the 2025 turmeric market, covering NCDEX futures price volatility, increased sowing reports from Sangli and Nizamabad, and a detailed look at supply vs. demand. Discover why a long-term price boom is unlikely despite changes in cultivation and export figures.
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UAS, IIT Seeds fly to ISS for space farming trials
27-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
UAS Bangalore & IIT Dharwad send green gram and fenugreek seeds to ISS under Axiom-4 mission for vital space farming and astronaut nutrition research.
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ADQ to acquire 35% stake in Limagrain Vegetable Seeds
25-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
ADQ to acquire 35% of Limagrain Vegetable Seeds and partner with Silal to develop climate-resilient crops for UAE's food security goals.
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SECI extends green ammonia tender deadline to June 30
25-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
SECI extends green ammonia bid deadline to June 30, 2025. Tender supports 7.24 lakh tonnes annual supply to 13 fertilizer plants under SIGHT Scheme.
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Innoterra names Avinash Kasinathan as Group Co-CEO
19-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Innoterra appoints Avinash Kasinathan as Group Co-CEO to scale India’s role in global agri-tech growth, digital supply chains, and sustainable farming.
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Cotton Cake prices continue to rise as production decline
16-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Cottonseed oil cake prices continue to surge due to falling production and a widening supply-demand gap. Explore why traders expect the bullish trend to continue in India's commodity markets.
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FarMart, Aerem team up to solar-power agri supply chain
12-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
FarMart and Aerem’s partnership brings rooftop solar to food processors, cutting energy costs and boosting India's agri-food sector.
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AP ensures fertiliser supply for Kharif 2025 season
07-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
The Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Department secures 16.76 lakh MT fertilisers for Kharif 2025, ensuring timely supply via RSKs and cooperatives.
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India agri-trade strategy: Aligning with global partners
04-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
India’s agricultural trade policy has undergone significant evolution in the last two decades. As one of the world’s largest producers of food grains, spices, dairy, and horticultural products, India plays a crucial role in the global food supply chain.
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Fertilizer policy undermines ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, favours foreign players, say grassroots associations
26-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
A major public sector enterprise recently floated multiple tenders for the supply of Soluble Fertilizer, explicitly excluding 'Made in India'; products from participation.
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Rice prices stabilize amid global supply surplus
11-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Global rice markets are witnessing a phase of price stabilization, as a surge in supply from major producing countries, including India, Thailand, and Vietnam, helps ease concerns of food inflation.
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BASF eyes Asia, seeds market ahead of 2027 IPO plan
11-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
BASF’s agricultural division is targeting growth in Asia and the global seeds market as it prepares for a potential stock market listing by 2027, a senior executive said.
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Govt plans Seed Act overhaul to boost quality, traceability
11-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a move to safeguard farmers from spurious seeds and promote the supply of certified, high-quality planting material, the Union government is working on amending the Seeds Act, 1966.
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Blockchain For India’s agritech: Securing the food supply chain
28-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
India's agricultural economy faces critical issues such as food wastage, market inefficiencies, and a lack of trust across the supply chain.
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AgriDex bets on stablecoins to transform $2.7 tn agricultural market
24-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
Despite being a $2.7 trillion global industry, agricultural trade’s supply chains are burdened with outdated systems, high fees, and slow settlement times. AgriDex, a blockchain-based platform, is looking to disrupt this space with a new payment solution that could streamline cross-border agricultural transactions, reduce costs, and bring more transparency to the industry.
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From Farm to Blockchain: How tech is growing a $3.1 bn revolution in agriculture
23-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
The agricultural sector is sowing the seeds of a digital revolution — and blockchain is the game-changer driving it forward. According to recent projections, the Blockchain in Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Market is expected to skyrocket from USD 89.6 million in 2024 to a staggering USD 3.1 billion by 2032, clocking a phenomenal CAGR of 48.1% during this period.
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Milky Mist joins hands with MilkLane to ensure premium, traceable milk in value-added dairy products
05-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
MilkLane, the dairy and cattle feed business of Innoterra, has announced a strategic collaboration with Milky Mist, one of India's most innovative dairy brands, to ensure a steady supply of high-quality, 100% traceable milk for Milky Mist's expanding product range.
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Make in India seeds can dominate global trade if protected by robust IPR framework
22-Mar-2025 - 0 Comments.
mid a raging debate over intersectionality of AI and and IP Rights, and need to modify the Indian Patent and Copyright Acts, the seed industry has asked for an incisive, non-invasive, and foolproof framework to “protect India's premium intellectual property rights framework, and prevent its infringement.” India possesses huge potential in global seed trade and stronger enforcement can help realise it, they said adding that a strong IPR framework will also ensure our farmers are saved from the damages caused by spurious and counterfeit products, and will make their produce globally competitive.
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AGCO and SDF Partner to Boost Massey Ferguson Tractor Line
13-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.
AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a major player in agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, has announced a supply agreement with Italian manufacturer SDF to enhance its Massey Ferguson tractor line.
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Budget boosts agri-biotech: Experts call for regulatory reforms and high-yield & resilient crops
11-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.
The Union Budget 2025-26 places a strong emphasis on agriculture, introducing initiatives such as the National Mission on High Yielding Seeds, expanded seed availability, and efforts to boost cotton productivity.
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CMFRI steps in to address depletion of short neck clam, releases 3 million seeds into Ashtamudi for stock enhancement
17-Dec-2024 - 0 Comments.
In a major step to address the alarming decline in the short neck clam population, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched a stock enhancement programme by releasing the clam seeds into Ashtamudi Lake.
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Blockchain for Seafood: Ensuring Transparency and Traceability
08-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
The seafood industry, a vital component of global food supply chains, faces numerous challenges related to sustainability, legality, and quality control.
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Minister Saji Cheriyan launches demonstration of hatchery-produced giant trevally farming
08-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) has started a demonstration of giant trevally (vatta) farming, using hatchery-produced seeds from the Vizhinjam centre of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
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Combating Food Waste: How Technology is Reducing Losses in the Indian Food Supply Chain
07-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
Food waste is a significant issue in India, with millions of tons of food being wasted every year due to inefficiencies in the food supply chain. This not only represents a loss of valuable resources but also exacerbates food insecurity in a country where millions still suffer from hunger and malnutrition.
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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.
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From Farm to Fork: Addressing Inefficiencies in the Agricultural Supply Chain
27-Sep-2024 - 0 Comments.
The agricultural supply chain is a complex network that connects producers, processors, distributors, and consumers. In India, this supply chain is crucial for feeding over 1.4 billion people, yet it faces significant inefficiencies that lead to food wastage, increased costs, and reduced quality.
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Nova Dairy unveils new plan to improve animal welfare in cattle supply chain
15-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
Nova Dairy, a leading name in the dairy industry, is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving animal welfare within its cattle supply chain.
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Corteva Agriscience drives adoption of direct seeded rice, saves up to 30% water
15-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
Corteva Agriscience, a global pure-play agriculture company, is committed to helping farmers adopt sustainable and holistic agronomic practices. Direct Seeded Rice is a method in which rice seeds are sown directly into the field as opposed to the traditional method of growing seedlings in nursery and later transplanting to farm.
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Edible oil prices climb amid global supply disruption
23-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
The edible oil market has witnessed a price increase in recent months, driven by multiple global factors. These factors have caused fluctuations in global edible oil markets, leading to price hikes of INR 50 to INR 70 per 10 kg in most edible oils.
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Sowing the Seeds of Growth: Investment Opportunities in Indian Agriculture
31-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Indian agriculture sector, the backbone of the nation's economy, is undergoing a transformation. This report delves into the exciting investment opportunities within this sector, exploring trends in government and private investments over the past decade, identifying leading states for agri-investment, and outlining the projected investment landscape by 2034.
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Supply chain finance platform SaralSCF disburses over INR 940 Crore in FY24
28-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
Supply chain finance platform SaralSCF has reported outstanding growth in FY24, with a disbursement of over ₹940 Crore across 1.46 lakh invoices.
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Top Farm Implements Powering Indian Agriculture
18-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Indian agricultural landscape thrives on a symphony of tools, with tractors leading the charge. However, a diverse range of farm implements plays a crucial role in every stage of the agricultural cycle, from sowing seeds to harvesting crops.
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How to set up Pudina (Mint) Farm in India
13-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
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India's Agriculture in a Disrupted World
13-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
India, a land of vibrant agricultural traditions, finds itself at a critical juncture. The ongoing Ukraine crisis has sent shockwaves through the global food supply chain, and India, with its vast agricultural sector, is both impacted and holds the potential to offer solutions.
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Milma ramps up supply of heat-beating products as mercury soars
12-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
With mercury soaring high quite early this summer, Milma has ramped up production and supply of its delectable assortment of ice cream, soft drink and health drink brands in the market.
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Blockchain Blossoms: Top Indian states taking root in agritech
11-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
India's agricultural sector, a cornerstone of the nation's economy, is undergoing a digital transformation. Blockchain technology, with its secure and transparent nature, is emerging as a game-changer for farmers, consumers, and the entire food supply chain.
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Rallis India fortifies supply chain effectiveness through Plan Guru
03-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a Tata enterprise and a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry, has successfully launched Plan Guru, a tool to simplify supply chain operations in its crop care and seeds divisions.
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Arya.ag join hands with Crystal Crop Protection to provide crop monitoring services across India
25-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, has partnered with Crystal Crop Protection Limited, a pioneer in providing innovative crop protection, seeds and farming solutions.
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Hatsun Agro announces remarkable growth in milk procurement, ensures supply stability
08-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Hatsun Agro, a leading player in the dairy industry and Chairman R G Chandramogan, proudly announces a significant surge in milk procurement, ensuring a robust and stable supply for the coming months. In response to last year's challenges, the company has undertaken strategic measures to overcome supply shortages and inflated purchase prices.
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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.
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Innovative solar MilkoChill units revolutionize dairy industry with instant chilling technology
20-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Prompt Group, a pioneering equipment and software solutions provider in the dairy supply chain, has introduced a groundbreaking innovation known as Solar MilkoChill units to bridge the gap in chilling infrastructure for enhanced milk quality and sustainability.
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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).
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Corteva celebrates 50-years of innovative Pioneer Seeds solutions in India
13-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Corteva Agriscience, the global pure-play agriculture company recently commemorated the 50-year legacy of Pioneer Seeds in India at an event in Hyderabad.
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Mr Milkman launches distribution management solution to automate supply chain processes for agriculture, food industry
06-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mr.Milkman, India's leading SaaS platform, empowering dairies and milk brands with customer subscriptions and deliveries, has launched its Distribution Management Solution (DMS) to automate supply chain processes for the agriculture, food, and beverage industry.
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Shakti Pumps commences operations in Uganda to supply solar-powered water pumping system
27-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Shakti Pumps (India) Limited (herein referred to as “Shakti Pumps”), a leading manufacturer of stainless-steel submersible solar pumps, pressure booster pumps, pump-motors, controllers, and inverters among other products, has expanded its presence in another export market with the commencement of operations in Uganda and opened a branch office in the country.
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Agri startup Greenikk builds supply chain to bolster India’s banana fibre-based industry
29-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
gri startup Greenikk, which created India’s first full-stack banana supply chain, has developed a waste-to-value system to strengthen the country’s banana fibre-based industry by ensuring a steady supply of banana stem fibre to entrepreneurs and artisans for producing high value goods having a huge demand in domestic and global markets.
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Ergos disburse paperless agri loans of over INR 100 Cr in 7 months
01-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Ergos, India's leading farmer-centric technology platform, backed by Aavishkaar Capital, Chiratae Ventures and British International Investment, that enables farmers to digitise their farm produce and provides them with doorstep access to end-to-end postharvest supply chain solutions, today announced that it has enabled its lending partners to achieve disbursement of over INR 100 crore to small and medium scale farmers and buyers.
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Technology, social impact drives John Deere's 25-year success in India
28-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
John Deere continues to innovate, invest, and leverage manufacturing, talent, and India's supply chain to serve farmers in India and around the world – all designed to enhance farm productivity through technologically advanced products and services.
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Superplum's traceable agriculture supply chain enables consumers to connect with farmers who grow their fruits
13-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Superplum, an agritech startup based out of Noida, recently launched a unique feature that allows consumers to scan a QR code and pay a bonus to the farmer who has grown the food they are eating.
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Telluris Biotech plans to raise 12mn US $ by March 2023
28-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Telluris Biotech, a Hyderabad-based company engaged in the manufacturing and supply of crop protection solutions for farmers and growers receives Biochemical Classification it received from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).
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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.
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TechEagle transports the world's first vaccine via Drone for animal husbandry department in Arunachal Pradesh
22-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
TechEagle, a leading drone delivery startup that offers world-class end to end drone delivery solutions has transported the world's first vaccine delivery for Animal Husbandry in Arunachal Pradesh in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry, Govt of Arunachal Pradesh to strengthen the supply chain for Animal Husbandry by providing safe, secured and faster delivery of various Animal Husbandry related items starting from Lower Dibang valley.
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Corteva help farmers with hybrid millet seeds to increase yield, enhance livelihoods
20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Observing the “International Year of Millets 2022-23” and to address the demand for adequate food, nutrition, and livelihood security while combating climate change, global agriculture company, Corteva Agriscience is focused on engaging the next generation of farmers through its hybrid millet seeds and modernizing the key agricultural attributes to support them in growing what matters.
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Ankur Seeds launches world's first GMS based Indian bean hybrids
24-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
In order to solve problems in crop cultivation practices, Ankur Seeds has successfully launched World's First GMS Based 'Indian Bean (Dolichos) Hybrids'.
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Indian Potash signs MoU with Israel Chemicals for the supply of MOP
22-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Potash limited (IPL), under Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers signed an MoU with Israel Chemicals Limited (ICL) for the supply of Muriate of Potash (MOP) for the period 2022 to 2027 with a yearly quantity of 6 to 6.5 LMT in the presence of Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers at Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi on 21 March 2022.
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Farmers purchased more than 1100 quintals of Pusa seeds
14-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
On the second day of the Krishi Vigyan Mela organized by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, thousands of farmers from all over the country took benefit of the Mela.
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Otipy raises USD 32m from Westbridge Capital to expand its supply chain in new cities
09-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agri-tech startup Otipy has raised INR 235 crore (USD 32m) in its series B round led by Westbridge Capital. Existing investors SIG and Omidyar Network India were also involved, according to the company.
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ReshaMandi strengthens its leadership team
23-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
ReshaMandi, a B2B marketplace digitizing the natural fiber supply chain, strengthens its leadership team by appointing Abhishek Kumar as SVP - Marketing and Subramanya Srikant as Head Of Human Resources.
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Govt supplying quality seeds, fertilizers at reasonable price, says agri minister
10-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The primary responsibility for disaster management rests with the State Governments. The State Governments provide financial relief to the affected people in the wake of notified disasters from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), already placed at their disposal.
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ADB approves grant of USD $3.9 mn to boost rice production in Cambodia
01-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved grant of USD 3.9m to boost the country’s rice quality and production, and repair the rice supply chain damaged by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Aqgromalin raises USD 5.25m to resolve animal protein supply chain issues
01-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Aqgromalin, an agritech startup focused on animal husbandry and aquaculture, raised USD 5.25 million in funding in a round led by Sequoia India's Surge, Omnivore Partners India, and Zephyr Peacock India.
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Thai Union Public, R&B Food Supply, Avanti Group enters into strategic JV in India
31-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Thai Union Group PCL (Thai Union) announced the signing of a joint venture agreement with R&B Food Supply PCL (RBF) and Srinivasa Cystine Private Limited (SCPL) to launch a new company focused on serving high quality food ingredients to the Indian market, according to former press release.
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India among top 10 countries producing 65% of global feed, finds 2022 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook
28-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
The 2022 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook was released recently highlighting global feed production survey data. The global COVID-19 pandemic has had major impacts on the agri-food sector, contributing to supply chain challenges and accelerating the adoption of new technology and environmental sustainability practices.
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WayCool completes investment into SV Agri, India's leading potato value chain player
20-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
WayCool Foods, India's fastest growing Agri-commerce company, today, announced the completion of its investment in SV Agri (SiddhiVinayak Agri Processing), one of India's largest fully integrated players in the potato supply chain ecosystem. WayCool initiated the process in July 2021 and has completed its investment of USD 7.5 mn in the company.
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Bayer to speed global development of vegetable seeds varieties at expanded R&D Center in Spain
18-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Bayer signals its commitment to delivering high quality cucumber, melon, pepper and eggplant seeds faster to growers around the world with the announced expansion of its Vegetable Seeds R&D Product Design Center in San Nicolás, Spain.
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Dairy.com enters India with the acquisition of Mr.Milkman
18-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
America’s leading dairy technology, services, and intelligence provider, Dairy.com, has made its first investment in India with the acquisition of Mr.Milkman, India's leading last-mile dairy supply chain SaaS platform.
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Women play a decisive role in ensuring food security, preserving local Agro-Biodiversity, says Kailash Chaudhary
13-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare organized a webinar recently on 'Women in Agri-startups: Creating Value with Supply Chain Management' in the series of events for celebrating MahilaKisanDiwas 2021.
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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.
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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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Fish supply through MIMI App now available in 29 places in Kollam district
15-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.
A fortnight after it launched MIMI Fish as a retail venture that assures delivery of fresh and cleaned fish at door steps, Kerala Fisheries Department extended the supply of fish to 29 more places in Kollam district.
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ICAR focus on elevation of Agriculture Technology; benefiting farmers
21-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is continuously working to upgrade technology and provide quality seeds to farmers. During this process, the advancements made in the agricultural sciences both within India and outside are considered for their replication under suitable farming situations.
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Kerala to roll out high quality fish sales, home delivery through MIMI Fish Stores
12-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a first in the country giving the consumers complete access to the details of the fish they buy, MIMI Fish, a retail venture of the Kerala Fisheries Department, is all set to launch its sales outlets across the state and online home delivery service for supply of fresh fish and value-added products.
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Bayer brings Yellow Gold 48 watermelon variety in India
21-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Bayer has launched India’s first-ever yellow watermelon variety, ‘Yellow Gold 48,’ under its Seminis brand of high-yielding vegetable seeds. The unique yellow watermelon has been developed from superior germplasm as part of Bayer’s global R&D efforts.
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Disastrous consequences of surge in cultivation of illegal HtBt cotton, FSII & NSAI write to government
20-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Quality seeds for farmers is the first step towards growing quality produce and better yield. Research and development ensure that the challenges faced by farmers are resolved and they get better varieties to fight pests and diseases.
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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.
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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.
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India's silk supply chain Reshamandi is going ahead with expansion despite COVID worries
22-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agri-tech start-up Reshamandi is going ahead with its planned expansion despite the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, targeting to onboard around 2 lakh silk farmers on its platform in two years, according to a PTI report.
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OneBasket adding value to agri supply chain
13-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Looking at the challenges faced by farmers to bring their product to the end users, Hyderabad based agritech startup company, OneBasket is taking this challenge head on.
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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.
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New ruminant meta-analysis from Alltech addresses protein challenges, carbon footprint and profitability
18-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
The tightening of global protein supplies is creating uncertainty for producers and the feed industry alike as to where this year’s protein supply will come from. Add to that the ever-increasing pressure on producers to meet the growing global demand for milk and meat while also reducing their environmental impact and remaining financially viable.
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Agdhi introduces vision based intelligence in agriculture
11-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agdhi, an agritech startup based in Bengaluru has introduced vision-enabled AI-based technology in agriculture. It has launched machine learning and computer vision techniques in detecting the defects in the seeds and crops thus enabling the farming community to get quality seeds and crops.
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3EA fund Gujarat based agricultural start-up
10-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
With the reforms in the agricultural sector and the introduction of Farmers Act 2020, Government of India has boosted the overall growth of the sector by building infrastructure and supply chains for farm produce in national and global markets. This will benefit small farmers who aren’t able to bargain for their produce and get a better price or invest in technology to improve the productivity of their farms.
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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.
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Bayer partners with BigHaat for last mile delivery of agri-inputs
30-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
Bayer CropScience Limited has signed a partnership with BigHaat, a leading agri-input e-commerce platform to enable last-mile delivery of Bayer’s seeds and crop protection products directly to farmer’s doorsteps.
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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.
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Ninjacart partners with Kilofarms successfully produces first set of residue-free tomatoes
17-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
Ninjacart, India’s largest B2B fresh produce supply chain company furthered its vision of, ‘Safe food for billion people’ with its first set of Residue-Free Tomatoes, produced in partnership with agri-tech platform Kilofarms.
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Agritech startup Freshokartz raises USD 1.4 Million in pre-series round
30-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Freshokartz Agri Products Pvt. Limited, a premier Agri-tech startup has received USD $1.4 Million (INR 10 Crore) pre-series A funding from Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund (RVCF) and AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds to finance its rapid technology rollout while scaling its operations as a provider of premier technology-enabled omnichannel supply chain optimizing solutions along with agronomy advisory and output linkages.
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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.
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NCDEX to re-launch natural whitish sesame seeds futures contract
01-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
India’s leading agri commodity exchange, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), is ready to re-launch the Natural Whitish Sesame seeds (‘til’) futures contract, thereby, adding one more product to its oil seeds portfolio.
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Gowda assures adequate supply of urea to Telangana
19-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of chemicals and fertilizers D V Sadananda Gowda has said that adequate availability of fertilizers has been ensured during the on-going Kharif Season and his ministry is monitoring the supplies very closely.
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Ethanol blending with petrol in India: progress & status update
05-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Ethanol supply contracts for 170 crore liters have been entered into between ethanol manufacturers/sugar mills and oil marketing companies (OMCs) for the current ethanol supply year (Dec-Nov) 2019-20, Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) said in a statement.
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India’s milk production in Q1 2020 improved over 2019, says RaboResearch Dairy report
15-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Better soil moisture and feed quality, along with improved payouts to farmers, helped improve milk supplies. However, the lockdown from the second half of March has led to supply-chain disruptions, impacting demand for dairy products in the B2B channel, RaboResearch Dairy Quarterly titled 'Waiting for the Dust to Settle' said.
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Ninjacart introduces foodprint to enable end to end food traceability
07-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Ninjacart, India’s B2B fresh food supply chain company has launched FoodPrint, a complete food traceability infrastructure that captures the end-to-end footprint traceability of fruits and vegetables which moves from farm to home.
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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.
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Utkal Tubers appoints agri food industry veteran Vinod Bhat as CEO
29-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Zephyr Peacock backed potato seeds company, Utkal Tubers, has announced the appointment of Vinod Bhat as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
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Hindustan Insecticides gearing up locust control pesticide to Iran
25-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Despite logistics and other challenges posed by Covid 19 lockdown HIL (india) Limited a public sector undertaking under Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertlizers has ensured timely production and supply of pesticides for farming community.
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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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Indian fertilizer company eyeing big orders from African countries
12-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Despite enormous logistic and other challenges posed by COVID-19 lockdown, Hindustan Insecticides Limited (India) is making all efforts to ensure adequate supply of insecticides to farmer community in the country and at the same time eyeing big export orders of DDT from African countries.
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Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture announces homemade formulated feed for aquarium
12-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to provide regular supply of feed for aquarium, Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture has released a note that will help aquarium owners to make homemade feed during COVID 19 lockdown period
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CSIR unveils Kisan Sabha App, connecting farmers with supply chain, freight transportation management system
01-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) has launched a mobile application, Kisan Sabha App connecting farmers to supply chain and freight transportation management system.
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Ninjacart appeals citizens to buy from farms directly
30-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
With millions of farmers across the country left in the lurch, owing to the lockdown, Ninjacart - India’s largest fresh produce supply chain company has launched a Harvest The Farms initiative to help the farmers.
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National Fertilizers assures adequate supply of fertilizers to farmer during CONVID-19 lockdown
14-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
India government-owned fertilizer company, National Fertilizers Ltd has assured that adequate supply of fertilizers to farmer communities during National level lockdown due to COVID-19 in the country
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Manipur farmer growing vegetables using corrugated galvanized sheets
11-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
The vegetables seeds mostly are small in size. They are first sown in the nursery beds for better care and then transplanted in the fields
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Indian Railways operating 134 trains for transporting perishable commodities since CONVID-19
11-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Railways has identified 67 routes (134 trains) for Parcel Special Trains since the start of the lockdown for perishable commodities including fruits, vegetables, milk and dairy products and seeds for agriculture purpose
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Ninjacart offers to supply fruits, vegetables at subsidized prices to orphanages, slums
03-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
In the wake of the COVID -19 pandemic and the shortage of food essentials such as fruits and vegetables; Ninjacart - India’s largest fresh food supply chain company, announced the provision of essential food items to Orphanages, Old Age homes and Slum areas at subsidized rates, which will be much lesser than the on-going market rates.
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NDDB requests dairy cooperatives to ensure supply of milk, milk products
26-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
Considering the dairy cooperatives account for the bulk of the organized liquid milk supply to consumers, it is important that they make all the necessary arrangements to ensure the supply of milk and milk products to consumers in this unprecedented situation created by COVID 19 virus.
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Hatsun subsidiary Arokya to ensure uninterrupted milk supply during lockdown
24-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to ensure the essential commodity of milk is available to customers, Arokya Milk has taken all necessary steps and measures to ensure uninterrupted supply.
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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.
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Indian agri minister holds parley with Brazilian agriculture, livestock minister Ms Costa Dias
28-Jan-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Narendra Singh Tomar held a bilateral meeting with the Brazilian Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply Ms. Tereza Cristina Correa da Costa Dias at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi to discuss various bilateral trade opportunities, interests and issues.
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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.
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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.
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IPNLF supports one-by-one tuna supply chains with key management appointments
16-Oct-2019 - 0 Comments.
The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF), the only non-profit association that is solely committed to promoting responsible one-by-one tuna fisheries and supply chains, is strengthening its management team with three key appointments
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Israeli firm signs five year agreement for potash supply with Indian Potash Limited
27-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
ICL, a leading global specialty minerals and specialty chemicals company announced that it signed, for the first time, a five-year supply agreement with Indian Potash Limited
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India releases model agriculture, livestock contract farming and services 2018 Act
05-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
With a view to integrate farmers with bulk purchasers including exporters, agro- industries etc. for better price realization through mitigation of market and price risks to the farmers and ensuring smooth agro raw material supply to the agro industries, Union Finance Minister in the budget for 2017-18 announced preparation of a “Model Contract Farming Act” and circulation of the same to the States for its adoption
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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.
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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
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SLCM bags Global Logistics Excellence Award
19-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading Agri-logistics solutions Group, has been conferred with “Global Logistics Excellence Award” for “Supply Chain Disruptor Icon of the Year” for its disruption in the agri sector
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Huge opportunities generated for skilled youth in agriculture, allied sectors, says Singh
06-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare has said that due to the sophisticated development in agriculture sector, employment opportunities have been generated for the skilled youth in the fields of agri-warehousing in agriculture, cold chains, supply chains, dairy, poultry, meat, fisheries, horticulture, agricultural mechanization as well as micro-irrigation.
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Necessary to promote hybrid seeds of improved varieties to cope with global climate change
26-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
It is imperative to develop hybrid seeds of improved variety for the areas of varied agricultural climate so as to sort out the problems emerging due to global climate change, Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh said
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India declares change in tariff value of palm oil, crude soyabean oil
16-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
India has announced that it has changed the rates of crude palm oil, RBD palm oil, others – palm oil, crude palmolein, RBD palmolein, others – palmolein, crude soyabean oil, poppy seeds and areca nuts notified.
