Farm Inputs
View AllSavannah Seeds introduces ‘FullPage’ technology for enhancing rice yield and saving labour costs
The FullPage solution integrates smart genetics for optimised crop performance and ensures uniform germination and robust growth with its seed treatment, eliminating phytotoxicity risks for maximum yield
AgriTech
View AllNiqo Robotics raises $13 Mn to scale AI-powered agricultural spot spraying technology
Niqo’s innovative solution uses a proprietary AI camera with deep learning models to identify and selectively spray on target plants, reducing chemical usage by up to 90 per cent
Agribusiness
View AllGoogle Arts & Culture and India’s Ministry of Agriculture launch digital exhibition on millets
The exhibition highlights the history of millets from ancient grains to modern-day superfoods as well as their nutritional benefits, climate resilience and potential to ensure global food security
Policy
View AllCentre directs NCCF, NAFED to procure 5 LMT of onion for buffer requirement directly from farmers
For the procurement, NAFED and NCCF are to pre-register the onion farmers to ensure that payments to the farmers are transferred to their bank accounts through direct benefit transfer
Opinion
View AllTechnology Push: Indian seed industry bats for a climate-resilient agriculture sector
It is imperative for policymakers, researchers, and the seed industry to collaborate in promoting the adoption of biotechnology-driven solutions among farmers, Dr. Ratna Kumria writes…
Allied Sectors
View AllHarit Pradesh Milk Producer Organization to expand reach to empower marginal farmers
Harit Pradesh at present procures milk from seven districts of western Uttar Pradesh including Bulandshahr, Shamli, Hapur, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Bijnor and Saharanpur
Agri Research
View AllCrystal Crop Protection launches INR 33 lakh scholarship program for girl students in agriculture
The programme will offer financial assistance to 21 girl students for pursuing graduation programme in 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year and 4th year making a total of 84 scholarships every year