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Bayer seeks nod for novel herbicide in key markets
30-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Bayer submits applications for its novel herbicide, icafolin-methyl, in the EU, US, Canada, and Brazil. The first new mode of action in 30 years aims to fight weed resistance.
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India eyes AI pest detection roll-out for farmers
03-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
India to expand AI-based pest detection system to all 146 million farmers, aiming to cut crop losses and improve incomes with advanced computer vision tools.
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IITs build AI tool to detect plant disease in real time
23-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
IIT researchers develop EdgePlantNet, an AI-powered, lightweight crop disease detection tool for real-time use on affordable edge devices.
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World's first auxin sensor transforms plant monitoring
21-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a breakthrough that could redefine precision agriculture, researchers have developed the world’s first species-agnostic nanosensor capable of non-invasive, real-time detection of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA)—the primary form of auxin, a hormone essential to plant growth and stress response.
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Agmatix and BASF partner to develop Soybean Cyst Nematode detection tool
05-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
Agmatix, a leading provider of AI-powered agronomic solutions, today announced a strategic collaboration with BASF, one of the world's largest chemical and agricultural solutions companies, to develop a cutting-edge digital solution for detecting – and predicting – the presence of soybean cyst nematode (SCN).
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From detection of algal blooms to rescue operation, drone technology to revolutionise India’s marine fisheries
07-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
From early detection of algal blooms to precise feed broadcasting in mariculture to rescue operations during emergency situations, drone technology is expected to revolutionise India’s marine fisheries sector.
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Brawijaya Academic makes mulch from banana waste
15-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
Dr Rita Parmawati, a lecturer from the Faculty of Agriculture of Brawijaya University has developed an organic mulch tape made from banana waste, water hyacinth, and paitan leaves (Crotalaria sp). The mulch tape can prevent weed growth and reduce soil surface evaporation rate.
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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.
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UPL SAS introduces weed control solution for team farming in India
01-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions (SAS), an integrated AgTech platform of UPL Ltd., has introduced Fascinate Flash, a safe to use, sustainable and innovative solution to redefine weed control practices in Indian tea plantations.
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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.
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India unveils rapid detection kits for adulterants in fresh fish
30-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh today launched the Rapid Detection Kits for Adulterants in Fresh Fish, developed by Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Kochi
