Farm Inputs
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Crystal Crop Protection acquires cotton, mustard, pearl millet and grain sorghum hybrids from Bayer India
This acquisition will strengthen Crystal’s field crop seed business and make it a strong integrated agri-input player. The company expects this business to contribute 10 per cent of its annual turnover
AgriTech
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AgNext, NAFED apply AI-based traceability in Arunachal’s kiwi supply chain
During the packaging process for retail distribution, each box of kiwis is labelled with a QR code through which one can access the complete inspection report along with key traceability and quality parameters
Agribusiness
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APEDA hosts buyer-seller meet in Mirzapur to boost agri-exports from Purvanchal
Senior officials from UP government, Mirzapur district administration, APEDA, IRRI, ICAR and representatives of exporter associations, FPOs and other stakeholders attended the meeting
Policy
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India covers 59 lakh ha area with micro irrigation under PMKSY
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana scheme is operational in India from 2015-16 which focuses on enhancing water use efficiency at the farm level through micro-irrigation
Opinion
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Gene editing revolutionising agriculture through improvement in crops
Crop breeders using gene editing applications are trying to further enhance the nutritional value of their crops, extend the shelf life, and improve how it is processed in order to achieve a higher market value, Dr Shivendra Bajaj writes
Allied Sectors
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Precision farming start-up Samhitha Crop Care Clinics raises $1.5M
The company plans to leverage these funds to accelerate advisor onboarding and team expansion. The funds will further boost Samhitha’s plan to solve market linkage challenges for the farmers and amplify their profitability
Agri Research
View AllGene editing revolutionising agriculture through improvement in crops
Crop breeders using gene editing applications are trying to further enhance the nutritional value of their crops, extend the shelf life, and improve how it is processed in order to achieve a higher market value, Dr Shivendra Bajaj writes
