Hi, NewsWrap for May 21, 2024

21-May-2024: FAO, Global Life Expectancy, Climate Change, VST Tillers Tractors Ltd, DAHD and UNDP Sign MOU, EIMA 2024, IPL Biologicals

21 May 2024

FAO Wins the King Hassan II of Morocco Great World Water Prize at Bali Forum

On May 20, 2024, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), expressed his gratitude as the organization received the King Hassan II of Morocco Great World Water Prize at the 10th World Water Forum in Bali. The award, themed "Securing water resources for food sovereignty and shared prosperity," acknowledges the FAO's exemplary efforts in protecting, preserving, and sustainably managing water resources.
Global Life Expectancy Rebounding After COVID-19 Setback: Study

A recent study published in The Lancet medical journal suggests that the decline in global life expectancy caused by COVID-19 may be reversing. While life expectancy has been on the rise since 1990, a noticeable slump occurred in 2020 following the onset of the pandemic. However, the study reveals that life expectancy numbers have since rebounded, surpassing or returning to 2019 levels from 2022 to 2023.
Climate Change Leading to Record Low Antarctic Sea Ice: Study

A recent study, published on May 20, 2024, shows that last year Antarctic Sea ice experienced a dramatic reduction, reaching historically low levels with over 2 million square kilometers less ice than usual during winter. This area is approximately ten times the size of the UK, marking a significant deviation from the steady growth of sea ice observed up to 2015. This sudden decline has puzzled scientists, prompting an in-depth investigation by researchers at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) using a comprehensive climate dataset known as CMIP6.
VST Tillers Tractors Ltd and Axis Bank Partners to Offer Financial Solutions to Farmers for Farm Equipments

VST Tillers Tractors Limited (VST), India’s leading farm equipment manufacturer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Axis Bank, one of the leading private sector banks in India, to offer financial solutions to the farmers for purchasing tractors and Farm Mechanisation products. As per the agreement, Axis Bank will provide financial solutions to VST’s prospective customers through its extensive network of 5370+ branches spread across geography.
DAHD and UNDP Sign MOU to Digitize Animal Vaccine Cold Chain Management

The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, has entered into a strategic partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India to strengthen digitalization efforts in vaccine cold chain management and enhance animal health practices nationwide.
EIMA 2024: Catalyzing Italian-Serbian Collaboration in Agriculture

The 46th edition of the Bologna Exhibition, held in Novi Sad, Serbia on May 20, 2024, showcased agricultural robots, highlighting their role in enhancing productivity. EIMA 2024 featured the REAL area for testing and demonstrating robotic advancements, highlighting the need for Serbia to invest in cutting-edge equipment to boost competitiveness in fruit and vegetable cultivation. The 'Agriculture 5.0 – Innovations in Sustainable Agriculture' conference underscored the importance of embracing automation for advancing Serbia's agricultural sector.
IPL Biologicals Appoints Cricket Legend Yuvraj Singh as Brand Ambassador

IPL Biologicals has appointed Yuvraj Singh as the company’s first-ever brand ambassador. This partnership signifies the next phase of growth for IPL Biologicals, aligning with the company’s recent rebranding and the introduction of its groundbreaking Microbot Technology, marking a significant milestone in its 30-year journey of excellence and growth.