Agriculture Industry News

This section contains News and updates from different agriculture industries like product launch, new appointment etc.

• Revitalizing Agriculture: FMC Corporation Signs Memorandum of Cooperation with Ukrainian Govt

  Memorandum of Cooperation signifies a major step forward in supporting Ukraine's economic recovery and establishing a sustainable agricultural sector that meets the country's food security needs.…

• Advanta Partners with nurture.farm to Launch Nutrifeed Germination Scheme for Forage Crops

  Forage crops reduce soil erosion, enhance organic carbon content, replenish nitrogen in the soil, and improve soil fertility.…

• Patanjali's 'Mission Palm Plantation' Aims to Connect with 500000 Farmers Across India

  Patanjali's 'Mission Palm Plantation' demonstrates its commitment to sustainable agricultural practices while bolstering India's self-sufficiency in edible oils.…

• Insecticides (India) Limited Launches Engaging Campaign with New Anthem for Tractor Brand, Strengthening Farmer Connections

  IIL has once again reaffirmed its commitment to agricultural growth through farmer care and empowerment. The appeal of the 'Tractor Brand' originates from its ability to make IIL's mandate a reality, as well as its "hand-in-hand" relationship with farmer strategy.…

• SBI General Insurance Adopts Strategic Initiatives to Drive Insurance Awareness & Penetration in Meghalaya

  SBI General Insurance hosted a workshop in Shillong Club to explain the concept and strategy for the Meghalaya State Insurance Plan in order to raise awareness among employees of the State Bank of India and Meghalaya Rural Bank (MRB), an RRB supported by SBI.…

• PHDCCI Workshop Explores Latest Amendments, Issues & Clarifications on SEBI (LODR) & Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations

  Raising awareness among stakeholders promotes compliance, enhances investor trust, and maintains a fair playing field in the ever-changing capital market environment.…

• Lenovo Opens Digital Centre for Millet Farming at IHRD College of Applied Science, Kanthalloor

  Lenovo's global initiative, ‘Work For Humankind,’ aims to create a lasting and beneficial impact on the world by harnessing the power of remote work and leveraging Lenovo's advanced technology.…

• mooMark Becomes 1st Indian Private Dairy to offer Heat Index Insurance Plan to Farmers

  mooMark, the dairy market linkage arm of Stellapps, is a leading force in enhancing productivity. It procures over 2.5 lakhs liters of milk daily from dairy farmers in 1600+ Indian villages.…

• Ambuja Foundation to Revive 26 Water Bodies in Rajasthan, in Alignment with NITI Aayog

  Ambuja Foundation is an independent, pan-India development organization, committed to generating prosperous rural communities.…

• ‘Leads Ensuredit Private Limited': A Game-Changing Joint Venture by Leads Connect Services & Ensuredit

  The collaboration between Leads Connect & Ensuredit leverages the power of technology, data analytics, and industry insights to increase farmers' and agribusinesses' financial resilience by producing personalized insurance solutions that aid in risk management.…

• Mr. Milkman Launches Distribution Management Solution for Agriculture, Food & Beverage industry

  To spot shrinkage, boost margins, and make educated decisions, dairy, and agribusinesses demand accurate and timely information.…

• Coca-Cola Beverages Botswana Unveils State-of-the-Art USD 24.4m Production Line & Water Treatment Plant

  To address water scarcity concerns in Botswana, CCBB has taken proactive measures to optimize water usage.…

• Gandhar Oils' Divyol Lubricants Inaugurate New Depot in Nagpur

  Gandhar Oils' Divyol Lubricants has inaugurated its new depot in Nagpur, Maharashtra in order to provide better services to their customers, high-quality lubricants, and exceptional service.…

• Bayer CropScience Reports Strong Financial Performance in Q4 & Annual Results

  Bayer CropScience Limited remains committed to maintaining a strong presence in the agricultural industry, focusing on crop protection and the development of innovative seeds.…

• Ayushakti Launches Its First Health Centre at Pune, Maharashtra

  Ayushakti, one of the leading and most trusted ayurvedic health centres around the world has opened its first centre in Pune. The centre was inaugurated by Ambrish Galinde - Pune Municipal Corporation (Chief Auditor) in the presence of Dilip Galinde - Ex Nagarsevak Shiv Sena…

• Flipkart & Simplydesi Host Orientation Workshop for Over 1000 Rural Women Artisans, SHGs in Nagpur

  Flipkart, India's homegrown e-commerce platform, held an orientation session in Nagpur, Maharashtra, yesterday in cooperation with Simplydesi, a Flipkart Samarth partner.…

• Rang De Partners with Mission Samriddhi to Empower Mushroom Farmers in TN

  The Mushroom Fund is a unique investment option that will help mushroom producers in Tamil Nadu while also providing social investors with a return of up to 8% per year after an 18-month period.…

• Enercomp Secures 2.6 Cr in Pre-Series A Funding Round Led by BestVantage Investments

  Enercomp revolutionizes various industries through its state-of-the-art drone technology solutions. By integrating advanced AI and machine learning capabilities, Enercomp empowers its customers with invaluable insights and enhanced operational efficiency.…

• Azelis & Novozymes Expand Partnership in Malaysia for Agri-Environmental Solutions

  Azelis, a company that provides specialty chemicals and food ingredients innovation services, has announced its plans to expand its collaboration with Novozymes, a leading provider of biological solutions.…

• Manoj Avhad's Kropbook: Revolutionizing Agriculture and Changing the Lives of Farmers

  Agriculture is being revolutionized by the company's dedication to providing its customers with the freshest, healthiest, and pesticide-free fruits, vegetables, grains, pulses, and spices while also equipping farmers with the most up-to-date information and technology.…

• GCCI Partners with Dutch University To Boost Agriculture In Both Nations

  For the purpose of promoting agriculture in both nations, the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has decided to collaborate with the HAS University in the Netherlands.…

• Flash Gala: Bigbucks Apple Variety Rapidly Gaining Popularity in India & Beyond

  Flash Gala, the strikingly red apple from the Bigbucks tree, has gained popularity among South Africans who, like their global counterparts, are captivated by its perfect, cherry-red hue that sets it apart on supermarket shelves.…

• Truly Desi Launches Its 1st State-of-Art ‘Experience Centre’ in Pune

  Truly Desi, an A2 dairy start-up, has announced the opening of its first cutting-edge Experience Centre in collaboration with Vrindavan Vedic Farms near Pune. The farm, which has a bio-diverse and organic ecology, is located in the lovely village of Jambhul in Maharashtra.…

• Boson Whitewater & SGBS Unnati to Install Water ATMs in Karnataka Villages

  Boson Whitewater, based in Bengaluru, has teamed with the NGO SGBS Unnati Foundation to install water ATMs in villages across Karnataka in order to provide simple access to safe and clean drinking water.…

• IoTechWorld Aims for Sky-High Sales: Plans to Sell 3,000 Drones in FY'24, Up Sixfold

  IoTechWorld Avigation Private Limited, an agri-drone maker, aims to boost sales of its unmanned aerial vehicles sixfold to 3,000 this fiscal year by leveraging its network across India and exploring new international markets in Russia, Africa, Brazil, and the SAARC.…

• Kan Biosys & DE SANGOSSE Announce Strategic Alliance to Advance Biotechnology

  Kan Biosys, an established player in microbial technologies in India, has formed a strategic agreement with DE SANGOSSE to construct a robust microbial and bio-solutions ecosystem in India. DE SANGOSSE, established in France, is a global player in crop protection, plant nutrition, and pest management.…

• ITC's Ambitious Plan: Climate Smart Initiative to Benefit 1 Mn Farmers

  ITC, a diverse conglomerate, is expanding its climate-smart agriculture effort to assist farmers facing weather-related issues. ITC, which was launched in 2020 to de-risk farmers from irregular weather conditions, plans to cover a million farmers and 3 million hectares (MH) of land under the climate…

• Lenovo's Smart Technology Supports Millet Revival to Benefit 200+ Households in Kerala

  Following the global success of Lenovo's Work For Humankind initiative, Lenovo announces the start of Work For Humankind India, which will employ Lenovo's smarter technology to revitalise millet production in the picturesque town of Kanthalloor, Kerala.…

• Fasal Collaborates with SBI to Provide Hassle-Free Loan Access for Farmers

  Fasal has teamed with the State Bank of India (SBI) to give farmers with quick, accessible, and collateral-free loans at affordable rates. The loans will be distributed through the Kisan Credit Card scheme and will first be available in four Indian states before expanding to…

• IoTechWorld Avigation’s Agri-Drone User Receives Govt Subsidy

  India’s leading Agri-drone manufacturer IoTechWorld Avigation has become India’s first drone start up to have received first government subsidy for the promotion of drone technology in agriculture sector.…

• Garuda Aerospace Makes History as 1st Indian Company to Secure Agri-Drone Subsidy

  As part of the government's efforts to promote the use of agricultural drones, Garuda Aerospace, a Made in India drone startup, has become the country's first to get a subsidy for manufacturing agri-drones.…

• DSM Unveils Fortified Rice Kernel Manufacturing Plant in India to Serve South Asia

  Royal DSM, a global purpose-led, science-based leader in health and nutrition, has opened a new fortified rice kernel manufacturing line near Hyderabad to meet the nutritional needs of people throughout the country and region.…

• Mahindra to Introduce 'OJA' - A New Range of Future-Ready Tractors

  "The OJA, which is set to be released later this year, is Mahindra's future-ready approach to tractorization, characterized by various first-in-class technology for enhanced performance and productivity, with the goal of transforming farming and enriching farmers' lives," said Hemant Sikka, President – Farm Equipment Sector,…

• Rivulis Completes Acquisition of Jain Irrigation's International Irrigation Business

  Rivulis is a global micro irrigation leader dedicated to creating a sustainable agri-food supply chain in order to feed our planet while also protecting it from the dangers of climate change.…

• Case IH Introduces Unnat Kaushal Initiative for Sustainable Sugarcane Farming

  The brand will train 300 operators under this program to benefit farmers with an understanding to get the optimal outcome for sugarcane farming. The training program is open to sugarcane harvester operators from all over.…

• Samantha Ruth Prabhu Invests in Superfood Brand Nourish You

  Nourish You, India's first brand to introduce quinoa and chia to the country, and hence the country's first native superfood start-up, has announced that famed actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu has invested in the company.…

• Bayer Strengthens Assam Healthcare System by Installing Oxygen Plant at Guwahati Medical College

  On March 29, a medical-grade oxygen plant with a capacity of 500 LPM (litres of oxygen per minute) was dedicated to the people of Assam at the Cardiothoracic and Neuroscience Centre, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.…

• SST Pledges to Amplify their Commitment Towards Water Conservation in Rural Communities

  Srinivasan Services Trust (SST), the social arm of TVS Motor Company and Sundaram-Clayton Limited, has over the last six years, invested over ₹21 crores in water conservation efforts across villages of Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.…

• IoTechWorld & Syngenta to Launch Commercial DaaS Business Model in Haryana, Punjab, MH & AP

  IoTechWorld Avigation, India's leading Agri-drone manufacturer, and Agro-chemical major Syngenta India have collaborated to develop a sustainable DaaS business model and will launch commercial spraying services in 4 main states - Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Haryana - in the upcoming Kharif and Rabi seasons.…

• M&M Acquires Omnivore’s Stake in Orchard Sprayer Maker MITRA Agro Equipment

  On March 20, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd's Farm Equipment Sector (FES) business signed formal documents to enhance its participation in MITRA Agro Equipments Private Limited (M.I.T.R.A) from 47.33% to 100%, making it a wholly owned subsidiary.…

• TartanSense Rebrands as Niqo Robotics, Strengthening Mission to Commercialize AI Robotics

  AgTech start-up TartanSense, has rebranded as Niqo Robotics. The rebranding comes on the heels of the company launching their proprietary green on green AI spot spray robots in India.…

• SolutionBuggy Eyes Middle-East Market; Plans to Open a New Office in UAE

  SolutionBuggy, India's largest manufacturing consulting platform dedicated to small and medium-sized businesses, prepares for international expansion by entering the Middle East.…

• MIF Announced 7 Winners in 9th Edition of Innovation for India Awards 2023

  Known for unearthing first-to-the-world innovations through the flagship ‘Innovation for India Awards’ - Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF), announced 7 winners in its 9th edition. Innovations were recognized across two broad categories - Business & Social.…

• Samunnati Backed FPC & eFresh Receives IndGAP Certification for Foxtail Millet

  Sri Rapthadu Mandala Raithu Utpatti Darula MACS Limited, a farmer producer company in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, supported by Samunnati and eFresh, received IndG.A.P certification for foxtail millet.…

• Three Wheels United to Expand Its Reach to 27 cities By April 2023

  Three Wheels United (TWU), a global fintech company for EV financing, will be fully operational in 27 cities across India by April 2023. TWU currently operates in 16 cities and plans to expand to 11 more over the next month.…

• Samunnati & Plasma Waters Inaugurates 1st New Age Plasma-ized WaterTM Generator

  Anil Kumar SG, Founder & CEO, Samunnati, and Robert Hardt, President & Global CEO, Plasma Waters Inc., along with his India MD, Pragya Kalia, and the Global Management Team from USA, announced the installation of the first Plasma-ized Water Generator at the former's Centre of…

• UPL Joins Science-Based Commitments to Urgent GHG Reduction Against Climate Change

  UPL Ltd. a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, announces that its near-term company-wide emission reductions commitments in line with climate science have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).…

• 'Nutri Pathshala' Launched to Add Nutrition to India's School Feeding Program

  The aim of Nutri Pathshala is to combat micronutrient deficiency in school-aged children by providing safe and nutritious food made from biofortified grains such as Iron Pearl Millet and Zinc Wheat.…

• Bayer Expands Its 'Nutrient Gap Initiative' to Help End Malnutrition

  The Nutrient Gap Initiative, which aims to improve access to essential nutrients for 50 million people by 2030, broadens its scope to include supplementation as well as food.…

• Certis Biologicals Introduces BioFungicide SoilGard® to Protect Greenhouse & Agriculture Specialty Crops from Disease

  Certis Biologicals is the world's leading manufacturer, innovator, developer, and marketer of proven biological solutions for commercial agriculture, professional greenhouse, and consumer markets.…