Hi, NewsWrap for May 09, 2024

09-May-2024: ICAR-CIBA, NTPC Green Energy, Retail Tractor Sales Data, BioPrime Agrisolutions and Yara India, Wind and Solar Power

9 May 2024

  • ICAR-CIBA Organizes National Workshop on Climate Risks and Adaptations in Fisheries

    ICAR-CIBA conducted the National workshop on Climate Risks and Adaptations in Fisheries, at CIBA, Chennai during 3-4 May, 2024 as part of the project ‘Atlas of Climatic Adaptation in South Asian Agriculture (ACASA) duly supported by Borlaug Institute for South Asia, New Delhi (BISA) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The objectives of the workshop were to characterize the climatic risks in aquaculture, identifying the suitable adaptation solutions for each hazard, and assess their relative suitability and scalability.

  • NTPC Green Energy Signs MOU with MAHAPREIT to Develop Renewable Energy Parks and Projects in Maharashtra

    NTPC's subsidiary, NTPC Green Energy, has recently inked a significant pact with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology (MAHAPREIT) to lead the development of renewable energy parks and projects in Maharashtra. This partnership, which is in line with the government of India's energy transition policies as well as NTPC's sustainability goals, has the potential to significantly improve India's green energy environment.

  • Retail Tractor Sales Data Shows Rise in April 2024 with 56,625 Units Sold

    The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) recently released the latest Retail Tractor Sales Data, shedding light on the performance of the tractor industry in India for the month of April 2024. According to the data, the sector experienced a slight uptick, reflecting promising growth compared to the previous year.

  • BioPrime Agrisolutions and Yara India Forge Sustainable Partnership to Combat Climate Uncertainties in Farming

    BioPrime AgriSolutions, a leading ag-biotech startup harnessing the power of agricultural biotechnology for sustainable and resilient farming practices, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Yara India, a subsidiary of Yara International, the world’s leading crop nutrition company. Bringing together BioPrime's cutting-edge SNIPR technology-based “Chiron” with Yara India’s expertise & leadership in crop nutrition, this collaboration marks a noteworthy milestone in serving farmers with sustainable solutions mitigating the risk of crop failures due to weather uncertainties & boosting the crop yields. 

  • Wind and Solar Power Exceed 30% of Global Electricity

    Renewable energy sources, predominantly wind, and solar power surpassed 30% of global electricity production for the first time last year, marking a critical milestone in the transition away from fossil fuels, according to recent findings.

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