Hi, NewsWrap for April 17, 2024

17-April-2024: Somani Seedz Signs MoU with Krishi Jagran, UK Agri-Tech Centre, ICAR-ATARI and NABL, Food Scientists, ICAR-CARI

17 April 2024

  • Somani Seedz Signs MoU with Krishi Jagran to Enhance Farmers' Income in Radish Cultivation

    On April 17, 2024, Somani Seedz, one of India’s leading seed manufacturers, and Krishi Jagran, a pioneer agricultural media house, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Krishi Jagran’s office in New Delhi. The primary objective of this MoU is to encourage radish cultivation among farmers across the country, aiming to boost their income levels.

  • Gigantic Ocean Discovered 700 km Below Earth's Surface, Holds Three Times More Water Than All Oceans Combined

    Researchers at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois have made a groundbreaking discovery. They have unearthed an enormous reservoir of water that is hidden beneath the Earth's surface, estimated to be three times larger than all the planet's oceans combined. This subterranean water source is located approximately 700 kilometers beneath the Earth's crust. This revelation promises to reshape our understanding of the Earth's geology and water cycle, providing profound insights into the planet's composition and history.

  • UK Agri-Tech Centre Launched to Spearhead Innovation and Sustainability in Agriculture

    The new UK Agri-Tech Centre was formally inaugurated by Innovate UK’s CEO, Indro Mukherjee on 2nd April 2024. Innovate UK is the UK’s national innovation agency. The venture supports business-led innovation in all sectors, technologies, and UK regions and helps businesses grow through the development and commercialization of new products, processes, and services, supported by an outstanding innovation ecosystem that is agile, inclusive, and easy to navigate.

  • ICAR-ATARI and NABL Jointly Organized an Awareness-cum-Capacity Building Program on Quality Assurance of Soil Testing Labs

    To strengthen the quality assurance of soil testing laboratories under the Soil Health Card Scheme, an informative and capacity-building initiative was recently organized jointly by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) and ICAR-ATARI at the Sasya Shyamala Krishi Vigyan Kendra, RKMVERI, Narandrapur. The event, held on April 15, 2024, aimed at ensuring the reliability and credibility of soil testing procedures, aligning with the theme 'Swasth Dhara, Khet Haraa' - translating to Healthy Earth, Green Farm.

  • Food Scientists Innovate Framework to Improve Food Safety and Quality

    When it comes to food processing, flavor, and nutrition are frequently sacrificed the sake of safety. However, a new study led by food scientist Jennifer Acuff and published in the Journal of Food Production aims to ensure food safety and minimize quality loss. As an assistant professor of food microbiology and safety at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, Acuff and her team are conducting research to minimize the loss of vitamins, minerals, and flavor in food products, while ensuring that they are safe to consume. Their goal is to revolutionize the industry by placing equal emphasis on safety and quality.

  • ICAR-CARI Announces Entrepreneurship Development Program in Poultry Farming

    The Central Avian Research Institute (ICAR-CARI) is set to host an Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) from May 13 to 17, 2024, targeting individuals interested in venturing into the dynamic poultry farming sector. This unique program will be offered in a hybrid mode, combining online and offline elements to accommodate diverse participants.

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