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An accelerator program will be started to take forward the successful initiatives of agri startups in which DARE, DPIIT, agri incubators, research institutes and other stakeholders will be included
Agriculture ministry to set up a division to accelerate agri startups Read More
The Smart Protein Summit has been designed by GFI India and FICCI to propel India to the forefront of the global race for smart protein innovation
FICCI-GFI India to establish smart protein as a key pillar of India’s green economy Read More
Digital Agriculture Mission tries to digitalise the farmers in terms of identity, linking up the farmers’ land and geo-referencing it, and crops grown
Digital Agriculture Mission to digitalise the farmers: Agriculture Secretary Read More
Addressing the ‘14th FICCI Food World India, the minister asserted that there was a need to enhance the marketing and branding of the Indian food processing sector and products
Need to reduce compliances for improving food processing sector: MoS MoFPI Read More
FICCI will coordinate with the Department of Agriculture and state Governments on the one hand and private sector companies on the other to realise the goals of the initiative
MoA, FICCI launch joint initiative to attract PPP in agriculture Read More
The minister encouraged equipment manufacturers and technology developers to manufacture food processing machinery to check the rampant wastage of agriculture and horticulture produce
India needs machinery and technologies for small & marginal farmers: MoS Agriculture Read More
Innovation ecosystem and a dedicated fund needed for fishtech startups, said Hemendra Mathur, Chairman, FICCI- Taskforce on Agri-Startups
Fishery sector needs an integrated structure like dairy: Secretary, MoRD Read More
The Government of India is working on ‘Good Agriculture Practices’ to benefit the Indian agriculture sector. The Government would have a policy on this and would work together with the industry on this
Govt to introduce ‘Good Agriculture Practices’ policy soon: Agri Secretary, GoI Read More
Need to focus more on organic pesticides; Industry should work with the aim of protecting the environment and being self-reliant, said Bhagwanth Khuba, MoS for Chemicals & Fertilizers
Industry should engage with Govt to reduce use of fertilisers & pesticides: Narendra Singh Tomar Read More
As the 47th meeting of the GST Council is going to be held in Chandigarh on June 28 and 29, FICCI has urged the Council to consider the industry’s request seeking a reduction of the tax rate on agrochemicals
FICCI calls for reduction of GST on agrochemicals to 5 per cent Read More