Hi, NewsWrap for May 16, 2024

16-May-2024: APEDA, MFOI Awards, WHO, PAU Startup Secures Patent, National Seed Accelerator Network, Climate Change

16 May 2024

  • APEDA Collaborated with Odisha's Directorate of Horticulture to Tap Global Markets for FPOs

    The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and the Directorate of Horticulture with support from Palladium as the technical support unit (TSU) of the Promotion and Stabilization of Farmer Producer Organizations (PSFPO) project joined forces to redefine the market linkage of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Odisha.

  • Kurukshetra Farmers Embrace 'MFOI Awards' Through the 'VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra' in Partnership with STIHL

    After making a significant impact in various districts of Haryana, the 'MFOI, VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra', in partnership with STIHL, has now reached the districts of Kurukshetra and Kaithal. This roadshow is part of the broader initiatives launched under the 'Millionaire Farmer of India (MFOI) Awards', sponsored by Mahindra Tractors. The MFOI Awards aim to celebrate the dedication and hard work of millions of millionaire farmers across the nation.

  • WHO Clears Takeda's Dengue Vaccine TAK-003

    On May 10, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified a new vaccine for dengue, a significant move in the fight against the mosquito-borne disease. The vaccine, known as TAK-003, is the second dengue vaccine to achieve this status, following the CYD-TDV vaccine developed by Sanofi Pasteur. Developed by Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda, TAK-003 is a live-attenuated vaccine that contains weakened versions of all four serotypes of the dengue virus.

  • PAU Startup Secures Patent for Innovative Biomass Treatment Process

    A startup trained by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) under Punjab Agri-Business Incubator (PABI), Fuma Labs Pvt Ltd, operating under the brand name Craste, has achieved a significant milestone by being granted a patent for their pioneering "Process for Treatment of Biomass for Pulping and Biorefinery Application."

  • National Seed Accelerator Network Formalized to Enhance Seed Systems in South Asia at Seed Accelerator Meet 1.0

    At ISARC’s Seed Accelerator Meet 1.0, key stakeholders in the national seed systems formalized the National Seed Accelerator Network to promote cooperation and streamline the seed supply chain. This initiative aims to connect seed scaling institutions with breeding networks to accelerate the production and distribution of quality-assured seeds.  

  • Climate Change May Worsen Neurological and Mental Disorders, Study Finds

    A new study highlights the alarming impact of anthropogenic climate change on neurological and psychiatric health. Researchers at University College London (UCL) have analyzed extensive neuroscience literature to reveal how extreme heat and climate change-fueled disasters exacerbate key neurological diseases and mental health disorders. This research underscores the urgency of addressing environmental factors that not only increase the prevalence of these conditions but also heighten the associated risks of hospital admissions, disabilities, and even death.

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16 May 2024

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