Author: AgroAsia
The project would generate employment for 500 people and boost the production, sale, and export of kiwi and other fruits from the region. Chandigarh-based IG Fresh Produce, a subsidiary of IG International, one of the leading fresh fruit importers, has planned to invest Rs 100 crores in the next five years in Arunachal Pradesh for the cultivation of exotic fruits like Kiwi and stone fruits. The company has engaged in an agreement with the Arunachal Pradesh Agricultural Marketing Board (APAMB) and the farmers of Namshu village in West Kameng district for the aforementioned endeavour. The undertaking within its purview would…
The new €40 million site will serve as a hub for the region, and support the needs of over 20 million hectares of farmland in Asia Pacific. BASF inaugurated a new regional production site for its Agricultural Solutions business. The €40 million multipurpose facility has been designed to initially handle six different formulation technologies and will enable BASF to supply crop protection products to farmers across Asia Pacific from a strategic location in the region. The site has initial production capacity of 7,000 kl per year – enough to supply over 20 million hectares of farmland – and employs a…
Harvesting Farmer Network (HFN), a leading agriculture technology platform in India, has raised $4 million from Social Capital, a Silicon Valley-based technology investment firm managed by Chamath Palihapitiya. This is the first institutional round raised by HFN, which will be used to reach more than 120 million smallholder farmers across India, as well as explore opportunities in India’s rural markets. HFN helps smallholder farmers (defined by the UN as a farmer owning less than 2 hectare of land) in India to increase their income by empowering them with a collective bargaining platform. Through HFN’s platform, farmers are able to buy…
Andermatt Group AG, a Swiss company group specialising in the development of biological solutions based on microorganisms for the control of insect pests and diseases and for biostimulation, has become the majority shareholder (80 per cent stake) in the Croatian company BIOinput d.o.o.Located in Varaždin, Croatia, BIOinput d.o.o. has developed to be a leading supplier of biological plant protection products, biocides, plant stimulants and nutrition specialties in Croatia. Talking about the major business development, Martina Borić, Managing Director, BIOinput, said, “There is a great cultural and entrepreneurial fit between BIOinput and the Andermatt Group. We are proud to be a…
To harness the export potential of honey in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a ‘Sweet Revolution’ through promotion of beekeeping and allied activities, the Indian government along with honey producing farmers and private companies is taking huge strides forward to enhance honey production and revenue generation. The rising prevalence of chronic medical ailments, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, represents one of the key factors positively influencing the honey market in India. In addition, the escalating demand for immunity-boosting and health-improving products is offering lucrative growth opportunities to honey manufacturers. The rising utilisation of honey in…
The World BioProtection Forum’s India Chapter and Sharda University are organising the World BioProtection Summit – India (WBS–India) 2022 on December 1 at Sharda University, Greater Noida, India. WBS-India 2022 will bring these solutions to the Indian BioAg/Agritech sectors, with international experts who can help companies in India to expand their networks and achieve their goals. The event will gather Innovators, Academics, Manufacturers, Agronomists, Technical managers, IPM practitioners and End-users in the BioProtection sector, at the highly reputed Sharda University. This year’s event has two main objectives, ‘Accelerating novel technologies and products for global market’ and ‘Connecting academia and industry, creating synergy for…
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has invited applications online for the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2022 through the National Award portal i.e., https://awards.gov.in from August 1, 2022. The closing date for the submission of applications is September 15, 2022.The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is making all efforts for the effective development of the Animal Husbandry and Dairy sector to provide sustainable livelihood to the farmers.The department continues to confer National Gopal Ratna Award during 2022 in the following categories:1)Best Dairy farmer rearing indigenous cattle/buffalo breeds2)Best Artificial…
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets, with 72 countries supporting India’s proposal at the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. To commemorate this, the University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur and NABARD recently held a two-day Millets Conclave in collaboration with the agriculture and allied departments. Issues related to nutritious cereal production and value addition were discussed with the farmers, FPOs, entrepreneurs, Agri startups, investors, exporters, agricultural scientists, NABARD and lead banks and agricultural development departments. On this occasion, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced several awards including three first prizes…
Bayer has recently launched ‘ForGround’, a farmer-first digital platform in the United States which promises to transform the way farms of all sizes can more easily make the transition to sustainable agricultural practices. ForGround offers tools, resources, and discounts to advance the adoption of climate smart practices that can transform value chains.Potential benefits from transitioning to regenerative agriculture includes: Improved soil healthReduced water usesFewer inputs Increased weather resiliencyLess soil erosion The platform is built on Bayer’s years of experience and knowledge in this area to leverage digital infrastructure which allows companies to create, manage and track progress, taking advantage of Bayer’s…
Hyderabad-based 3F Oil Palm Pvt. Ltd, a leading oil palm company in India, announced that it will kick off its investment in the northeast by setting up an integrated oil palm factory in Arunachal Pradesh. The ceremony will take place on September 30, 2022 at Roing in lower Dibang Valley. The company had already acquired 120 acre of land for the project in February this year with all the necessary approvals and statutory clearances. The integrated oil palm project will consist of a state-of-the-art oil palm factory (palm oil processing and refinery), a zero-discharge effluent plant, a power plant based…