Hi, NewsWrap for July 09, 2022

09-July-2022: UPL News, GB Pant University, IFB Agro Industries, Grain Forests, Coffee Board

9 July 2022

UPL launches "Gigaton Carbon Goal" in Europe

UPL Ltd. a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, has announced the European launch of the Gigaton Carbon Goal, a new series of global initiatives to sequester one gigaton of atmospheric carbon dioxide by 2040. Jai Shroff, CEO of UPL Ltd, said, "We’re reimagining sustainability to see agriculture become climate-positive and farmers empowered with new sources of income. Our partnership with FIFA, who share our commitment to fostering sustainable and inclusive growth, exemplifies the goals of our OpenAg® network, which puts collaboration at the heart of progress and sustainability.
GB Pant University of Agriculture makes debut in QS World Rankings 2023

Uttarakhand-based Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology is the only Indian agri varsity that has made it to the QS World University Rankings 2023, with a global rank of 361. Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, located at Pantnagar, is one of the 41 Indian varsities that have secured a place in the 2023 global ranking.
IFB Agro Industries looking for expansion

IFB Agro Industries Ltd is looking for expansion by way of capex light model during the current financial year. The company, which feels that the increase in the input prices and higher freight cost is likely to impact the margin during FY23, is looking to take all round efforts to ensure improved margins and better returns on capital employed. The company operates in two segments - spirit, spirituous beverages and allied products and marine products.
Grain Forests Launches New Organic Products to Bring Rural Farm Closer to the City

Grain Forests, a health food brand connecting rural organic farmers with urban consumers, has launched its new range of products. Grown by small farmers in the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, and the Andaman & Nicobar regions, Grain Forests connects over 12000 rural and tribal farmers to the markets. With newly added products - Sprouted Ragi for infants, Health Mix for Diabetics, Moringa powder for daily nutrition and Ragi Dosa for healthy breakfast- Grain Forests has enriched its assortment of traditional and indigenous foods. Neil Thomas, founder of Grain Forests." says, "Our mission is to bring health to as many people as possible through essential grains and simple food.
Anshumali Dwivedi won the Indian Achiever award 2022

In Recognition of outstanding professional achievement and contribution to nation building Anshumali Dwivedi, Founder and MD of Krishika: Sacred River Agri Technologies Pvt. Ltd. won the Indian Achiever award 2022. Krishika is working closely with more than 30,000 farmers of Central and Eastern Uttar Pradesh. It aims to provide the farmers with crop lifecycle management services and help them adopt sustainable agricultural practices through free expert guidance.
Antony Blinken describes India as “Great Partner’ Of the US

The global food and energy crisis triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine figured prominently in talks between external affairs minister S. Jayshankar and US secretary of state Antony Binken in Bali. In his opening remarks, Blinken said, challenges of food and energy security have been dramatically exacerbated by Russia aggression against Ukraine even as he describes India as a great partner of the US.
Coffee Board collaborate with ISRO

Coffee Board to collaborate with ISRO to develop climate-resistant varieties · To assess carbon sequestration potential of the crop and also it will be provide a fresh impetus to the research activities in the country’s coffee sector. On this State-run Coffee Board is planning to focus on developing new varieties that will be resistant to the changing climatic patterns. Coffee growers in the country have been facing the brunt of changing climatic patterns in the recent years. The number of extreme weather events such as the excess rains within a short period or deficit rainfall impacting the growers are on the rise.