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AgroSpectrum
Govt's decision to hike MSP for Kharif crops is a master stroke: Experts
The Indian government’s recent announcement of increasing the minimum support prices (MSP) for Kharif crops for the marketing season 2023–24 has been hailed as a masterstroke by experts. Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), has approved the MSP hikes for various crops.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2023
AgroSpectrum
Future-proofing with REGENERATIVE Agriculture
In a significant development for the regenerative agriculture sector, IITM Pravartak and WayCool Foods have joined forces to create the Regenerative Agriculture tech stack. This collaboration, which brings together the expertise of IITM Pravartak and the deep industry knowledge of WayCool Foods, aims to revolutionise farming practices in India and establish a robust ecosystem for regenerative agriculture. By leveraging innovative solutions and advanced technologies, the partnership seeks to drive the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices among Indian farmers, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2023
AgroSpectrum
Climate-resilient agri solutions discussed at AgroSpectrum Asia portal launch
Dr C D Mayee, former Chairman of the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (in the centre) launched the AgroSpectrum Asia portal in presence of dignitaries (from L-R) Ravindra Boratkar, Publisher and Managing Editor of AgroSpectrum, Dr Ashok Dalwai, CEO of the National Rainfed Area Authority, Dr Smita Sirohi, Joint Secretary - G20/ BRICS & SCO, Pawan Agarwal, CEO of the Food Future Foundation and Milind Kokje, Chief Editor of AgroSpectrum on June 5 in New Delhi.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2023
AgroSpectrum
Arya.ag crosses Rs 1000 Cr loan disbursal milestone on Aryadhan
Arya.ag, India's leading and highly profitable agritech platform, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Rs 1000 crore in loan disbursals in a single year through its fintech platform, Aryadhan
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
Nichino India inaugurates new manufacturing plant in Karnataka
Nichino India, a prominent agrochemical company, has recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at Humnabad in Karnataka
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
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
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
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
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
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)
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
Telangana receives Rs 7218 Cr investments in agri-food industry
The Food Conclave 2023
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
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)
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
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
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
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
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
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
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
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
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
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
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
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
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
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
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
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
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
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
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
Bayer Crop Science grows outside the glyphosate business in Q1 FY23
The Bayer Group has released its financial results for Q1 FY23
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
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)
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
Syngenta Group records Q1 2023 sales of $9.2B
Syngenta Group has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2023
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
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
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June 2023
AgroSpectrum
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.
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May 2023
AgroSpectrum
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.
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May 2023
AgroSpectrum
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.
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May 2023
AgroSpectrum
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.
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May 2023
AgroSpectrum
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.
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May 2023
AgroSpectrum
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.
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May 2023
AgroSpectrum
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
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