Farm Inputs
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Industry bats for strong IPR enforcement in seeds to “ensure food security”
Enforcing IPR in seeds is crucial for protecting innovation, attracting investment in research and development, enabling technology transfer and ensuring the quality and safety for the seeds
AgriTech
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches Rs 750 crore AgriSURE Fund to support tech-driven agri startups
AgriSURE – Agri Fund for Start-ups and Rural Enterprises, aims at transforming India’s agricultural landscape, focused on technology-driven, high-impact ventures, is designed to spur growth and innovation
Agribusiness
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Dragon fruit from Odisha reaches global markets: First shipment sent to Dubai
Although farmers maintained high quality, saturation in the local market had driven prices down to Rs 120 per kg. The export has significantly increased their value, allowing them to fetch better prices
Policy
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Agriculture minister to confer AIF Excellence Awards to banks and states on Sept 3
AIF Excellence Awards aims to encourage banks to elevate their performance, thereby contributing to the overall success of the AIF scheme. Representatives from the states and banks will participate in the ceremony
Opinion
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The Right to Food: Asia’s Path to Ensuring a Sustainable Future
With over half of the world’s population, Asia plays a vital role in shaping the future of global food security. Ensuring the right to food is not only a moral obligation but also essential for sustainable development
Allied Sectors
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US import ban on Indian wild-caught shrimp causes $500 Mn loss, impacting fishermen’s livelihoods
The US enacted the MMPA, which requires that fish exported to the US must be caught in a way that does not result in excessive incidental mortality or serious injury to marine mammals
Agri Research
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches ‘ASEAN-India Fellowship’ for higher education in agricultural sciences
The initiative will expose students to cutting-edge research offered by Indian agricultural universities in their master’s programmes, preparing them for future innovations
