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AgroSpectrum
Dairy remains committed to sustainability and environmental consciousness
The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture in New Delhi projects that India's overall milk production will reach 216.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) by 2025.
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AgroSpectrum India 2025
AgroSpectrum
Govt launches FCI Grievance Redressal System Mobile Application for rice millers
Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, launched the Mobile Application of FCI Grievance Redressal System (FCI GRS) for rice millers in New Delhi.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Westfalia Fruit flags off its first Hass avocado shipment to India
Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh fruit, announced the arrival of its first-ever container of South African Hass avocados in India.
1 min |
AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
BASF collaborates with Acadian Plant Health to introduce seaweed biostimulant solution
BASF expands its BioSolutions offering by incorporating seaweed biostimulants from Acadian Plant Health, a renowned marine plant harvesting, cultivation, and extraction company based in Dartmouth, Canada.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Govt to setup CoE to boost R&D across Green Hydrogen value chain
The Government of India has invited proposals for setting up Centres of Excellence (CoE) under the Research and Development (R&D) Scheme of National Green Hydrogen Mission.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
UPL receives recognition as Top PCT Patent applicant in Indian S&T clusters for agrochemical research
UPL Ltd, a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, has been recognised as the top Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applicant in the Indian Science and Technology (S&T) clusters for agrochemical research.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Kody Technoab signs an MoU with Ray Nano Science to develop agriculture drone
Kody Technolab Limited, a forerunner in robotics and AI solutions has signed a groundbreaking MoU with Ray Nano Science and Research Center to develop an intelligent agricultural drone designed for precision spraying with drones ranging between 20 and 50 litres of capacity.
1 min |
AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Mahindra launches Arjun 605 DI 4WD, a new higher hp Tractor in North India
Mahindra & Mahindra, the world's largest tractor company by volume has launched its new Mahindra ARJUN 605 DI MS V1 tractor, to cater to the growing demand for high horse powered tractors during the crucial farming season.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
ICAR organises e-Agroadvisory to empower farmers in West Bengal and Odisha
In a united endeavour to uplift farmers impacted by Cyclone DANA in West Bengal and Odisha, the ICAR-Sasya Shyamala Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Narendrapur (West Bengal), and the ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kendrapara (Odisha), in collaboration with the Reliance Foundation and ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Kolkata, organised two separate farmers' empowerment programmes in hybrid mode today.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
ICAR-WorldFish meeting explores scientific and management interventions specific to inland fisheries
ICAR-WorldFish collaborative project meeting (ICAR-Window 3) was organised at Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), Barrackpore, from October 22- 24 2024.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
George Kurian launches 'Blue Pearl,' a new Fish Farmer Producer Company in Kodungallur
In a significant step towards advancing livelihoods and incomes in the fisheries, George Kurian, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Minority Affairs inaugurated the Blue Pearl Fish Farmer Producer Company (FFPO), in Kodungallur.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Anchoring India's Agri Carbon Market on Climate Finance & Integrity
India's strength in the agriculture carbon credit market lies in the vast agricultural land and farming population and its diverse agricultural practices.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Sustainable Cotton Farming Tech in India
India has the largest share of the global cotton area (37 per cent) and accounts for 23 per cent of the world's cotton production. Cotton contributes 2.3 per cent to the country's GDP, 13 per cent to industrial production and 12 per cent to exports. In 2023-24, textile exports were about $34.4 billion with 34 per cent attributed to cotton-based textiles, including cotton exports valued at $11.68 billion. The health of the cotton sector is crucial as 6 million farmers are engaged in production and another 40-50 million people are engaged in cotton processing, trade and value addition.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Cow rearing has great potential to boost urban and rural economies: Madhya Pradesh CM
\"As a prelude to the setting up of Atmanirbhar Gaushalas and churning profitable business models from cow rearing, the Maharashtra government should formulate schemes for boosting milk production and support farmers and cattle rearers in the milk cooperatives of Vidarbha.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
TAKING REINS of AGRIBIZ with pH TECH, TRADE & EMPOWERMENT
Agricultural technology has contributed to the growth of India's agriculture industry in many ways, including increased productivity, reduced environmental impact, and improved food security.
8 min |
AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Varaha issues CDR credits from industrial biochar under Puro.Earth
Varaha, a leading carbon removal company from farming, has issued durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) (CDR) credits from industrial biochar under Puro.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Avaana Capital raises $135 Mn for climate fund to boost climate-tech startups in India
Avaana Capital, India's climate-focused venture capital firm, has managed to infuse Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund with $135 million, with the support from renowned institutional investors, including the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Garuda Aerospace inks MoU with CYOL to expand reach across Australia, Africa, Asia
In a strategic partnership set to transform the global agriculture landscape, Garuda Aerospace, one of India's leading drone manufacturers and CYOL (Pvt) Ltd, a leading provider of advanced agricultural technology solutions in Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Sri Lanka.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
AgroStar, Biorizon collaborate to bring global biologicals products to Indian farmers
AgroStar, India's leading agri-tech platform announced a strategic partnership with Biorizon Biotech, a renowned biotechnology company headquartered Almeria, Spain.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Centre notifies 'Guidelines for Import of Live Seaweeds into India'
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has notified the 'Guidelines for Import of Live Seaweeds into India'.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
NBFGR launches conservation of endemic fish species in Karnataka & West Bengal
As part of a conservation effort, the ranching of young Hemibagrus punctatus, locally known as Kettalu menu, a critically endangered and endemic fish species, was carried out at the Sivanasamudra Fish Sanctuary in the Cauvery River.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Indian poultry industry revenue poised to grow 8-10% by FY2025: CareEdge Ratings
Care Edge Ratings maintains a stable outlook for the Indian poultry industry, anticipating revenue growth of 8-10 per cent in FY2025, driven by urbanisation, rising incomes, and growing consumer preference for protein-rich foods.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Coromandel International posts total income of Rs 7,509 Cr in Q2 FY 2024-25
Coromandel International Limited, India's leading Agri solutions provider and active in the business of Fertilisers, Crop Protection Chemicals, Bio products, Specialty Nutrients, Organic Fertiliser and Retail, has reported the financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Marut Drones bags $6.2 Mn in Series-A funding from Lok Capital
Drone technology firm Marut Drones has bagged $6.2 million in Series A funding from investment firm Lok Capital.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Rallis India's revenue reaches Rs 928 Cr, registering 11% growth YoY in Q2 FY25
Rallis India Limited (a TATA Enterprise), a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry, has announced its financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2024.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Praj Industries posts Rs 8,161.920 Mn revenue in Q2 FY25
Praj Industries (Praj), announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Government e Marketplace launches 170 Seed Categories on GeM portal
On a mission to simplify access to quality agricultural and horticulture seeds, Government e Marketplace (GEM) has revamped and introduced 170 seed categories on the portal.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Amit Shah lays foundation stone of Mother Dairy's Fruit & Vegetable Processing Plant in Vadodara
Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs & Cooperation launched farmer-oriented activities during the National Dairy Development Board's (NDDB's) Diamond Jubilee Year and the birth anniversary of Tribhuvandas Patel ji at NDDB's TK Patel Auditorium in Anand.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
Rajiv Ranjan Singh launches 21st livestock census
Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, launched the 21st Livestock Census in New Delhi, which will be conducted until February 2025.
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AgroSpectrum Dec 2024
AgroSpectrum
No More Relying On Non-Renewable Energy Resources?
Cutting down on petroleum imports and rolling out effective eco-friendly policies across industries, especially the agri sector, is the key focus of the government.
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