ICAR-CIFRI signs deal with Glaucus Agrochem for "Cagegrow" floating feed

ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), Barrackpore has entered into a Technology License Agreement with Glaucus Agrochem Pvt Ltd for the \"CIFRI Cagegrow\" floating fish feed

ICAR-NBFGR, CST encourage schoolgoers to innovate for startups

National Technology Day was celebrated by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) in Lucknow, in collaboration with the Council of Science and Technology, Uttar Pradesh

IRRI Director Dr Ajay Kohli joins SAB of Ignite Life Science Foundation

Dr Ajay Kohli, a highly experienced and accomplished researcher in the agricultural sector, has joined Ignite Life Science Foundation as a new member of their Scientific Advisory Board (SAB)

Telangana receives Rs 7218 Cr investments in agri-food industry

The Food Conclave 2023

India Bolsters Horticulture Sector to Boost Export

The horticulture sector, which contributes approximately 33 per cent of the gross value of agricultural GDP, is emerging as a key driver of economic growth and transitioning into an organised industry encompassing seed trading, value addition, and exports. India holds the second position globally in fruits and vegetable production, following China, as per data from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)

UK-India science MoU to help aquaculture

The UK and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement focused on science, research and innovation

Animpet launches India's first integrated animal economy e-marketplace

Animpet Ecomm has launched Animstok.com, India's first Hybrid E-Marketplace, following successful trial runs with over 25,000 vendors offering 150,000 products and services

Telangana to establish the world's largest aqua hub in Sircilla

The Telangana Government has unveiled plans to establish the world's largest integrated freshwater aqua hub at Mid Manair Dam in Rajanna Sircilla

Two Brothers Organic Farms raises 14.5 Cr in Pre-series A funding round

Two Brothers Organic Farms (TBOF), a producer of natural and organic farming products, has announced the successful completion of its preSeries A funding round, raising Rs 14.5 crore

Leads Connect, ICRISAT partner for sustainable agri solutions

Leads Connect Services, the premier agritech data, risk management, and financial services company based in Noida, has partnered with the Agribusiness and Innovation Platform-International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (AIPICRISAT) to organise a sensitisation programme on marketing strategies for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in Hyderabad

Sahyadri Farms announces ESOPs worth Rs 70 Cr

Sahyadri Farms, India's largest integrated value chain owned by small and marginal farmers and based in Nashik, has announced an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for the year 2023, worth Rs 45 crore, allocated to its employees from a total ESOP pool of Rs 70 crore

WRMS to close the $160B underinsurance gap with SecuRisk

Weather Risk Management Services (WRMS), an agriculture and climate risk management company based in New Delhi, has introduced SecuRisk, a groundbreaking solution aimed at addressing the $160 billion global protection gap

Centre launches Seed Traceability portal and mobile app

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the SATHI (Seed Traceability, Authentication and Holistic Inventory) Portal and Mobile App

Punjab allocates Rs 4.07 Cr to boost horticulture

The Punjab government has allocated Rs 4.07 crore to bolster the horticulture sector in Sangrur and Malerkotla districts

Bayer Crop Science grows outside the glyphosate business in Q1 FY23

The Bayer Group has released its financial results for Q1 FY23

UPL FY23 sales up 16% to Rs 53,576 Cr

UPL Ltd has released its financial results for the fourth quarter of FY23 (Jan-Mar 2023)

Syngenta Group records Q1 2023 sales of $9.2B

Syngenta Group has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2023

Best Agro aims to increase market share by 20%

Best Agrolife Ltd has announced its medium to long-term target of capturing a 15-20 per cent market share

7 Challenges Of Biostimulants Industry

The Indian biostimulants market is growing slower than expected, due to various challenges and a lack of friendly and enabling conditions. Despite the government's efforts to legalise biostimulants, there are gaps. These considerations would make the promising technology more industry-friendly and enable regulatory conditions to promote the sector in increasing agricultural production and doubling farmer income.

Agri exports in India rise 6.04% during April-Jan 2022-23

The Indian government has been closely monitoring the export performance, including that of agricultural and processed food products, in the current financial year of 202223 as compared to 2021-22.

Astec LifeSciences launches R&D Centre in Maharashtra

Astec LifeSciences Limited, a subsidiary of Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), has launched its new advanced research and development (R&D) Centre in Rabale, Maharashtra.

Coromandel International to venture into Crop Protection Chemicals

Agrochemical major, Coromandel International Ltd, has announced its plans to expand its operations in Crop Protection Chemicals and venture into the Contract Development & Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) business.

Mahindra launches its new global tractor range, 'OJA'

Mahindra Tractors, part of the Farm Equipment Sector at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M), has introduced \"OJA\" as the new brand name for its new range of tractors from its ambitious global tractor programme, K2.

IIT Madras to upcycle paddy waste into making supercapacitors

Researchers from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) are taking a pioneering step towards developing an eco-friendly technology that upcycles paddy waste to manufacture raw materials for industrial applications.

ICAR-CIBA signs MoU with VIT Tamil Nadu for transfer of CIBA-Plankton Plus tech

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA) in Chennai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) in Tamil Nadu for the transfer of CIBAPlankton Plus production technology on a non-exclusive basis

ICAR and WB issue Delhi declaration Agricultural Education System on Modernisation of

The Delhi Declaration on Modernisation of Agricultural Education System issued jointly by The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the World Bank (WB) highlights the critical need to incorporate digital resources and tools for effective and accessible teaching and learning in agriculture, in alignment with the National Education Policy.

Dr YS Parmar University, Rajat IG Biotech partners to market clean planting material

Dr YS Parmar University, based in Himachal Pradesh, has joined forces with Rajat IG Biotech to launch a collaborative project with the goal of producing and marketing clean planting material for the agricultural industry.

Israeli scientists develop droughtresistant, climate adaptable tomato

Israeli researchers Shai Torgeman and Professor Dani Zamir from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, have made significant strides in developing a new drough-tresistant tomato variety that could help mitigate the destructive impact of climate change.

How biomass briquettes can green the cement manufacturing process

India’s cement production capacity is expected to reach 550 MT by 2025. The cement demand is estimated to touch 419.92 MT by FY 2027 driven by the expanding demand of different sectors, i.e., housing, commercial construction, and industrial construction. Given that the cement industry heavily relies on fossil fuels for production, there is an urgent need to transition to sustainable, green, and renewable fuel options, such as biofuels, to transform the cement industry into a low-carbon emitting industry. The use of biofuels in the cement industry can offer a range of benefits for farmers, including additional revenue streams, waste reduction, improved soil health, and reduced dependence on fossil fuels.

Why the world needs regenerative agriculture

India is one of the major players in the global agricultural market. With the unstable food security landscape and the burden of feeding the growing population, the stress on the agricultural systems is increasing. This is leading to the emergence of issues like soil degradation and loss of crops and biodiversity. International scientists and industry reports suggest that at the current pace, only 50 years of harvest remain to feed the world population. In such a scenario, regenerative agriculture that prioritises ecological functions will be effective in building the resilience of agroecosystems.