Hi, NewsWrap for August 16, 2022

16-August-2022: KiVi, Bayer, Serum Institute of India, APEDA, Nano Urea Production

16 August 2022

  • WayCool Recreates Tricolour With Fresh Vegetables

    Ongoing celebrations of 75th Independence Day ‘Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, WayCool Foods, a food, and agri-tech platform created a food flag installation recently, which stated it was spread across around 7,632 square feet near its distribution centre at Kannamangala in Bengaluru and The fruits and vegetables used in the creation of the flag were distributed to the Akshaya Patra Foundation immediately after the event.

  • Serum Institute of India has engaged GreenLight for three messenger RNA designs

    GreenLight Biosciences has come a long way from trying to shake up the pesticides market. The Medford, MA biotech signed a deal on Monday with the Serum Institute of India to design three mRNA products, including a shingles vaccine, for development, manufacturing and commercialization in a number of markets around the world.

  • APEDA Boost Export Of Agricultural Products Under ODOP

    To boost unique agricultural products under the one district one product (ODOP) programme, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has initiated pilots in seven districts across five states for providing necessary infrastructure and financial assistance through convergence mode. APEDA has also formed export promotion forums for boosting exports of grapes, onions, mango, banana, pomegranate, floriculture, rice, dairy products and nutri-cereals.

  • Buyers Oppose Hike in Price Despite Fears Of Weather Impacting Crop

    Despite concerns about the impact of weather-related problems on paddy cultivation in Asia this year, rice-importing countries are believed to oppose any price increases. According to exporters, while domestic rice prices have risen, the global market is declining. And "International buyers are looking for lower-cost rice."

  • Dr Mansukh Mandaviya Checks Quality Of Status of Nano Urea Production & Sales

    Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, reviewed the progress of Nano Urea (liquid) production and sales for the fiscal year 2022-23 here. During yesterday's meeting, he also reviewed the progress of nano urea in terms of farmer acceptance, production, supply plan, and steps initiated by the Department of Fertilizers (DoF) to increase its reach to farmers and retailers.

  • Bayer Launches A Digital Farming Platform For Farmers

    Agricultural seeds and chemicals maker Bayer launched a digital farming platform that says it will help U.S. growers enact environmentally friendly practices and connect them with companies seeking more sustainable food, feed and biofuel ingredients. This effort will help the seed and chemical giant diversify its revenue stream, capitalizing on a decade-long farm data collection effort.

  • KiVi, An Agri Fintech Start-Up Provides Digital Solutions To Farmers

    Agri fintech start-up Kisan Vikas has announced the launch of farm loans on its platform which allows smallholders to access timely, affordable and structured credit from lending institutions. KiVi has been founded by Joby CO with over two decades of experience in rural credit and agribusiness.

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