Hi, NewsWrap for August 29, 2023

29-August-2023: Urban Farming Centre, Cattle Fertility, ICER-NARM-2023, Digitization in Agriculture, Simon Thorsten Wiebusch to Succeed D Narain as President of Bayer South Asia

29 August 2023

  • India's First Urban Farming Centre Inaugurated on Rooftop of Hyderabad's CDMA

    In a groundbreaking move towards promoting sustainable agriculture and urban farming, Prateek Tiwari, the Founder & CEO of Living Greens Organics Pvt Ltd, unveiled India's inaugural Urban Farming Centre on the rooftop of the Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration (CDMA) building at Masab Tank, Hyderabad. The event, held in collaboration with CDMA Staff College in India, marked a significant milestone in the country's efforts to integrate eco-friendly practices into urban landscapes.

  • Cattle Fertility: What is the Ideal Age of Cattle Mating?

    Successful cattle breeding is essential for maintaining a sustainable and profitable farming operation. One crucial aspect of cattle breeding is determining the ideal age for mating. Finding the right age for cattle mating can significantly impact the health and productivity of both the cow and the calf. Usually, it's best to wait until they are at least 15 months of age before breeding. Depending on the breed of the cattle, most cows will start displaying the first signs of heat when they are between 9 and 22 months of age. The rate of sexual maturity or puberty is determined by genes and breeding.

  • ICER-NARM-2023: World Would Require 50% More Food From Same Agricultural Lands by 2050, Says Ex-NIC Director General Prof Moni

    ICER-NARM-2023 or International Conference on Eco-Restoration for Natural Resources Management conference was conducted on Thursday, August 24, to discuss 'Environmental degradation and its effects on the health of ecosystems and its effects on the health of ecosystems and its resource base to increase productivity' under the theme Ecosystem for Livelihood Enhancement. The conference was held at the S.T. Hindu Nagercoil in collaboration with Rift Valley Studies of Hawassa University, Ethiopia, and the Society for Advancement of Biological Sciences India.

  • Digitization in Agriculture Will Bring in the Next Big Green Revolution, Says Amitabh Kant

    India's G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, praises the focus on agricultural digitization during India's G20 presidency. He highlights its role in achieving a transformative, data-driven agriculture sector that addresses climate challenges and ushers in the next green revolution. Kant was speaking at the G20 India Agri-tech Summit 2023 held on August 28 in Delhi. The Summit showcased India's commitment to driving innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in the realm of agriculture. The Summit, hosted as part of India's G20 Presidency, brought together thought leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across the globe to explore transformative solutions for the future of farming.

  • Simon Thorsten Wiebusch to Succeed D Narain as President of Bayer South Asia & Vice Chairman, MD & CEO of Bayer CropScience Ltd

    Bayer today announced, that after more than 25 years of service, D Narain (D), the current President of Bayer South Asia; Vice Chairman, Managing Director & CEO of Bayer CropScience Limited (BCSL), and the Global Head of Smallholder Farming for Bayer, will retire by end of November 2023.

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