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AgroSpectrum
IRRI launches International Rice Genebank collection to accelerate linking trait discovery with breeding
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has unveiled a new resource, the Released Variety Panel (RVP). This panel includes over 130 sequenced rice varieties.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
Dr Jacqueline Hughes of ICRISAT receives Lifetime Achievement in Global Agriculture Award
Dr Jacqueline Hughes, Director General of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), was awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement in Global Agriculture Award at the 8th Asian PGPR International Conference for Sustainable Agriculture in Taiwan.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
Digital Green Trust appoints Nidhi Bhasin as new CEO
Bringing over 25 years of transformational leadership experience in social development and technology for good, Nidhi Bhasin is now leading Digital Green Trust in its mission to empower millions of Indian farmers.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
How 15 Years of Agri-excellence is Seeding Success
For a decade and a half, Agrovision has been at the forefront of transforming India's agricultural landscape, particularly in Vidarbha, Maharashtra.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
How Technological Innovation is Reshaping Animal Husbandry in India
Innovation in technology and the demand for more sustainable methods are driving a major revolution in India's animal husbandry industry.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
"We see more companies.looking at natural ways to improve animal feed, food nutrition and preservation"
What have been the main growth drivers for Tex Biosciences in the last financial year? And how much increment in average turnover has the company seen during this period?
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
"The agri drone ecosystem is estimated to be between 3000 and 4000 for the coming year"
An urgent need to increase agricultural output and efficiency has sped up the expansion of the agricultural drone market in India. There are about 3,000 drones in operation right now, and by FY25, that number is projected to rise to over 7,000.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
Role of FPOs in developing vegetable production clusters in India
India's agricultural landscape is distinctively defined by its small and marginal farmers86 percent of all farmers belong to this category.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
Contribution of FPOs to the Growth of Vegetable Supply Chain in India
India's agricultural landscape is marked by diversity in crops, practices, and a large number of progressive farmers.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
CAN P3 APPROACH Bolster VEGETABLE SUPPLY CHAIN?
The Centre is planning to set up vegetable production clusters near major cities to increase production and supply chains.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
Qarbotech to launch first stateof-the-art facility in Malaysia to produce QarboGrow photosynthesis enhancer
Qarbotech, Malaysia's leading innovator in agritech and biotechnology solutions expanding across Southeast Asia, boosted by new $1.5 million funding from investors including 500 Global, Better Bite Ventures, EQT Foundation, ID Capital, and Epic Angels Limited.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
AVPL International aims to create 65,000 drone entrepreneurs under mega awareness campaign
AVPL International is on a mission to transform Indian agriculture through the use of advanced drone technology.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
Niqo Robotics launches Niqo RoboThinner in North America
Bangalore-headquartered Niqo Robotics, a leading provider of AI robotics for sustainable farming, announced that it is expanding into the North American market with the launch of the Niqo RoboThinner to substantially improve the commercial viability of lettuce farming.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
PM launches initiatives worth around Rs 23,300 Cr for animal husbandry and agricultural sector
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched various initiatives related to the agricultural and animal husbandry sector worth around Rs 23,300 crore in Washim, Maharashtra.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
MilkLane to supply antibiotic-safe milk to dairy companies
MilkLane, a dairy brand under Swiss-Indian food and technology platform company Innoterra, announced the launch of its dairy procurement services to provide aflatoxin and antibiotic-safe milk to dairy companies, dairy startups and other new entrants in the sector.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
B.L. Kamdhenu signs MoU with Sweden's DeLaval with investment close to Rs 1500 Cr
B.L. Kamdhenu Farms Limited, a subsidiary of BL Agro Group, has taken a significant step towards revolutionising India's dairy industry. On day 2 of World Food India 2024, it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sweden-based DeLaval.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
Rajiv Ranjan Singh launches 'Rangeen Machhli' App at CIFA
Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the “Rangeen Machhli” mobile app at Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), Bhubaneswar.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
BioPrime closes $6 Mn in Series A round funding to advance development of biologicals
BioPrime, a pioneer in the biologicals space, has raised a $6 million Series A round, led by Edaphon, with equal participation from existing investors Omnivore and Inflexor.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
Sahyadri Farms achieves turnover of Rs 15,489 Mn in FY 2023-24
Nashik-based Sahyadri Farms, India's largest fully integrated farmer-producer company, continues to make significant strides in transforming the horticulture sector and scaling its global presence.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
Cabinet approves National Mission on Edible Oils Oilseeds for 2024-25 to 2030-31
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the National Mission on Edible Oils Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds), a landmark initiative aimed at boosting domestic oilseed production and achieving selfreliance in edible oils.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
Spices Board partners with Uttarakhand to boost indigenous spices output
Spices Board under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Directorate of Horticulture and Food Processing, Government of Uttarakhand for promoting sustainable agricultural practices in Uttarakhand in Dehradun.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
Punjab commences paddy procurement for Kharif Marketing Season 2024-25
Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution met with Bhagwant Mann, Chief Minister of Punjab to discuss issues related to the ongoing paddy procurement in Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024-25 in Punjab.
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Agrospectrum India Nov 2024
AgroSpectrum
Contribution of FPOs in Floriculture Export: Unlocking India's Potential
India's export economy has great potential in the floriculture sector, and FPOS are leading the way in harnessing this potential. India's floriculture FPOs can have a significant impact on increasing exports and empowering smallholder farmers, particularly women in rural areas, by embracing climate-smart practices, improving infrastructure, and strengthening market connections.
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Agrospectrum India Oct 2024
AgroSpectrum
India Steps Up AGRI-EXPORT Resilience
India's agricultural exports touched $48.9 billion in 2023-24, registering an 8 per cent decline from $53.2 billion in 2022-23. The drop in agricultural exports was mainly due to the export ban on wheat, rice, sugar and onions. Meanwhile, out of 24 principal commodities of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) 17 have recorded positive growth during the period, which included fresh fruit, buffalo meat, processed vegetables, basmati rice and banana.
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Agrospectrum India Oct 2024
AgroSpectrum
Small farmers are the greatest asset to India's food security: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi centre) along with other dignitaries at the inauguration of the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists ICAE) at National Agricultural Science Centre NASC) Complex, in New Delhi on August 3, 2024.
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AgroSpectrum India Sep 2024
AgroSpectrum
Agri Budgeting Blues
Budgeting blues is a wonderful term to identify what you have and what is necessary to investigate the need. When one deciphers the current Budget specifically for the farm sector blues, there is little Khushi (Happiness) and more Gum (sadness).
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AgroSpectrum India Sep 2024
AgroSpectrum
Unlocking the Potential of Municipal Solid Waste
The more conventional methods of managing waste, such burning and landfilling, become unsustainable. Landfills, although still in widespread usage, are land-use intensive and provide long-term environmental hazards, such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination. Even while incineration is a good way to reduce trash volume, it is energy-intensive and emits dangerous emissions. Cities are looking for new and creative approaches to manage garbage sustainably as conventional approaches become less practical.
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AgroSpectrum India Sep 2024
AgroSpectrum
Why Energy Transition Financing is Crucial for India
The whole world is badly hit by the cost of energy, including fuel, due to the ongoing geo-political issues. India’s net oil and gas import bill reportedly stood at 122 billion for 2023-24. The Indian economy is the fastest growing economy and estimated to grow between 6.8 and 7.2 per cent in the coming years. No doubt the need for energy is ever increasing. India’s per capita electricity consumption is at 1200 units as compared to the USA which is 12000 units. Energy is a growth engine for any economy. In such a situation, focusing on Energy Transition is quite crucial, with significantly long term financing for 15-20 years in place.
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AgroSpectrum India Sep 2024
AgroSpectrum
Navigating Upstream Challenges in Bioenergy Sector
Bharat is at the cusp of a Green Energy Revolution’; and Bioenergy, including Biofuels, is a vital Energy Engine’ to contribute towards the Net Zero 2070 commitment made by India during COP26. Surely, we will get there with collective efforts and partnerships, as we move into COP29 at Azerbaijan this year and beyond and one is sanguine that Bharat will not only lead the 2nd Industrial Revolution but also initiate and lead the Green Energy Revolution’.
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AgroSpectrum India Sep 2024
AgroSpectrum
Why Ensuring Adequate Biomass Supply is Fraught with Challenges
In recent years, biomass has emerged as a promising source of bioenergy, offering carbon neutral and sustainable energy. Sourcing and procurement of feedstock in India, however, presents unique challenges due to varying agricultural land, infrastructure constraints and economic conditions. Let's take a closer look.
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