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29-September-2023: ICAR-CIFRI Organizes Workshop on Fish Conservation, Crystal Crops, Rice Export, Global Turmeric Conference

29 September 2023

  • Smallholder Coffee Farmers Achieve Double Digit Revenue Growth Through Support from Walmart Foundation Grantees

    As World Coffee Day approaches, Indian coffee farmers celebrate improved yield and rise in revenue by embracing state-of-the-art farming methodologies and technologies. Key collaborators Precision Development (PxD) and TechnoServe, with the support of Walmart Foundation, have empowered smallholder farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) by harnessing the power of technology, data, adoption of substantial framing practices, and increased market access. While Precision Dev reaches out to 70,000 coffee farmers In Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, TechnoServe has been engaged with over 10,000 farmers across 8 FPOs.

  • ICAR-CIFRI Organizes Workshop on Fish Conservation, Ranching in River Ganga Under National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) Project

    The ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI) in Barrackpore recently hosted a one-day concluding workshop on September 27, 2023. The workshop focused on the "Stakeholders, Consultation cum Consultative Workshop on Fish Conservation and Ranching in River Ganga" and was aimed at evaluating the achievements of a three-year project funded by NMCG under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. Dr. Basanta Kumar Das, Director of ICAR-CIFRI and Principal Investigator for NMCG, highlighted the mission to replenish fish populations through ICAR-CIFRI's efforts. They released over 65 lakh fish fingerlings in five states from 2020 to 2023, resulting in increased fish catches in the Ganga River. The project also conducted 140 awareness programs involving 10,000 fishermen to promote aquatic biodiversity conservation and fish habitat restoration. Additionally, it successfully produced 227 lakh Indian Major Carp seeds, inspiring the government to launch similar river ranching programs nationwide.

  • Crystal Crops Acquires Sadanand Cotton Seeds Business From Kohinoor Seeds

    Crystal Crop Protection Limited has expanded its range of cotton seeds through a strategic purchase of the Sadanand Cotton Seeds business from Kohinoor Seeds. This acquisition aligns with Crystal's mission of offering comprehensive and forward-thinking solutions to those involved in the cotton seed industry. Crystal Crops has consistently showcased its unwavering dedication to innovation and excellence, contributing to increased agricultural productivity and crop yields for farmers throughout the nation. Crystal's seeds division has experienced substantial growth recently through both organic and inorganic expansion. The company is now a prominent player in the seed industry, covering segments like cotton, mustard, fodder, sorghum, and pearl millet.

  • 'Rice Export Ban is Regulation Not Restriction For Food Security', Says India at WTO Meet

    India has defended its decision to impose an export ban on non-basmati white rice as a necessary regulation rather than a restrictive measure during a recent meeting of the WTO's Committee on Agriculture in Geneva on September 27. This move comes in response to concerns raised by several countries, including the United States. According to a Geneva-based official, India emphasized that the export ban was crucial for ensuring the food security of its vast population, which stands at 1.4 billion people. India assured the committee of its commitment to supporting food security in importing countries by granting exemptions to nations in need upon their respective governments' requests.

  • Global Turmeric Conference Unites Stakeholders for Development of Turmeric Ecosystem

    The Global Turmeric Conference brought together key players in the turmeric industry, such as policymakers, FPOs, traders, corporations, processors, and exporters. A significant outcome of the conference was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NCDEX and Haridra, a turmeric research centre. The MoU's objective is to boost awareness about various aspects of turmeric, including quality, grades, cultivation methods, price risk management, finance, and more. The inaugural turmeric ecosystem conference, organized by NICR and Tefla, brought together industry stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities in the turmeric market. A notable development was the MoU between NCDEX and Haridra to boost the turmeric value chain. Mr Hemant Patil, a Member of Parliament, highlighted Maharashtra's substantial turmeric production, making up 50% of the country's consumption.

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