Agriculture Buzz

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• Diverse Pathways to Farming Success: Pluralistic Strategies in Agriculture Extension

  This article has been written by Jyoti Vishwakarma, Assistant Professor, School of Agricultural Sciences, Raffles University, Neemrana, and Vishal Yadav, Research Scholar, Department of Extension Education, College of Agriculture, A.N.D.U.A & T., Ayodhya.…

• SISTA360 to be Launched by Union Minister Parshottam Rupala on Sept 25

  SISTA360, Sustainable Aquaculture: India’s Potential to be the Global Leader, will be launched by the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parshottam Rupala on September during a seminar.…

• Bharat Kisan Manch Accelerates Farmers & Rural Entrepreneurs Digitization, Launched in Collaboration with Mastercard and AEGF

  The two organizations will combine their expertise and network to provide millions of farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs access to markets and formal financial services.…

• FAO Food Price Index Drops in August Analysis

  Strong supply conditions push international commodity quotations lower except for rice and sugar.…

• Agriculture Ministry Teams Up with FICCI, CII & PHDCCI for AgriTech Startup Conclave

  The National Conclave's objective is to deliberate upon and pinpoint inclusive support mechanisms for agricultural startups in India.…

• Sunil Mittal Foresees Africa as Catalyst for Revolutionizing Global Agri and Food

  Sunil Bharti Mittal, B20 India Action Council Chair, advocates Africa as an agricultural powerhouse with the potential to reshape global food systems. He emphasizes the vital role of Africa's presence in G20.…

• Union Minister Parshottam Rupala to Head for Indian Fisheries and Animal Husbandry High-Level Meet in Norway from August 21 to 24

  The main purpose of the visit is to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between India and Norway in the field of fisheries and aquaculture.…

• Drought's Impact on Food Production foreseen by Karnataka's Agri Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy

  After launching the centralized helpline for farmers, Chaluvarayaswamy informed the press that the state has experienced a rainfall deficiency of 22% from June 1 to August 16. Specifically, for the month of July, the deficit in rainfall was notably higher at 29%.…

• Zydex Industries Showcases Zytonic Technology's Remarkable Impact on Banana Crop to Farmers in Ayodhya

  Dr. Santosh Mishra, DGM of Zydex Industries, along with his team, took center stage on August 16th in Barwa village, Ayodhya, as they presented the outstanding results of Zytonic technology on banana crops through a compelling crop show.…

• Haryana Deputy CM Proposes Allocating 50% of Govt Agri Land Revenue to Panchayats

  Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala announces that 50% of the government's income from agricultural land will be allocated to panchayats for development projects, aiming to accelerate rural development.…

• Sunil Kohli Joins Kimitec as Country Manager, Embarking on a New Chapter in Agri-Biotechnology

  Mr Sunil Kohli, a highly respected business strategist and industry veteran, has just announced his appointment as Country Manager at Kimitec, a renowned biotechnology company transforming the agricultural sector.…

• Deere & Company Announces Neil Hunn to Company's Board of Directors

  The President and Chief Executive Officer of Roper Technologies is elected to Deere & Company's Board of Directors…

• Verdesian Life Sciences Appoints Accomplished Leader Clare Doyle as CEO to Drive Agricultural Innovation

  Verdesian, known for its cutting-edge nutrient-use efficiency products, has consistently demonstrated its commitment to revolutionizing agriculture by enhancing crop performance while minimizing environmental impact. Under Doyle's guidance, the company is poised to expand its portfolio of groundbreaking solutions further, benefiting growers, customers, and the planet…

• 'Diverse Crop Cycles Can Maximize Profits and Minimize Expenses,' Pragatisheel Kisan Club Enlightens Farmers

  During a seminar held by the Pragatisheel Kisan Club, farmers were enlightened about the transformative potential of adopting diverse crop cycles.…

• Farmers Are Happy as Production Cost of Cumin leads to Higher Prices

  About 100 farmers from farmers producer companies of Patan attended the function organized by NCDEX IPF Trust.…

• Syngenta India Launches Incipio & Simodis – Next Generation Products for Paddy and Vegetable Farmers in India

  As paddy cultivation picks up momentum with the onset of monsoon in the country, Syngenta India, a leading ag-tech company unveiled its new age plant protection solutions – Incipio and Simodis for paddy, cotton and vegetable farmers across India.…

• Dr CK Ashok Kumar Selected as the President of India Vetiver Network (INVN)

  Dr CK Ashok Kumar, the founder of First World Community, has been selected to lead the Vetiver Network of India at the global Vetiver leaders’ meeting this evening. Initiated in 1995, The Vetiver Network International (TVNI) has been arduously working towards creating awareness on the…

• Alternative Resources to Tackle Power Challenges in the Agricultural Sector

  Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited Chairman M Devraj visited IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) to explore modern rice production practices and discussed the adaptation of alternate power resources to address power supply challenges in agriculture, aiming to positively impact farmers' income.…

• Dinesh Singh, Agribusiness Luminary, Joins 'Gencrest' as Chief Operating Officer, Paving Way for Transformative Growth

  A well celebrated personality in the world of agriculture industry, Dinesh Singh, has joined Gencrest (Samta Group) as a Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Agribusiness.…

• Jeera Creates a Tasty Recipe for Farmers

  Jeera is on the run for more than a year. If compared to YoY, Jeera prices have gone up by more than 150%. This rabi crop is normally harvested in February-March and if compared to the price prevailing at the time of last year’s harvesting…

• Telangana Minister Niranjan Reddy Garu Flags-off 10 Mobile Vans Raising Agri-Input Awareness for Higher Yields, Farmer Income

  Telangana Minister flags off mobile vans for farmer awareness campaign 'Jago Kisan Jago' on quality agrochemicals and proper billing. Vans disseminate information, promotes modern agriculture, and emphasizes pest management practices.…

• Satish Tiwari Joins Biotechnology Company Gencrest Pvt Ltd As Vice President-Sales & Marketing

  Satish Tiwari, renowned face in the field of agriculture, yesterday announced that he has joined a biotechnology company Gencrest Pvt Ltd.…

• From International Union of Agricultural Journalists to International Federation of Agricultural Journalists: Journey At A Glance

  Formed in 1956, the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) was previously known as the International Union of Agricultural Journalists (IUAJ). Here's a look at its journey, list of presidents, and why the current president is special.…

• Suhana Khan, an agriculturist? Buys Farmland in Alibaug!

  Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana Khan has been addressed as an agriculturist in a registration document for Alibaug.…

• President Murmu Signs MoUs with Suriname, Boosting Agriculture and Health Sectors

  On Monday, President Droupadi Murmu held restricted talks and delegation-level talks with Surinam President Chandrikapersad Santokhi.…

• Conrad Sangma Launches Prime Agriculture Response Vehicles to Boost Farming Productivity

  Conrad K Sangma, the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, inaugurated the Prime Agriculture Response Vehicles at MAMETI in Upper Shillong, emphasizing the employment potential in the Agriculture and Food Sector.…

• India's Lagging Coverage: Paddy, Pulses, and Oilseeds Suffer as Kharif Sowing Begins

  The cultivation of sugarcane, cotton, and coarse cereals has experienced an increase in acreage, supported by a 10 percent rise in rainfall during the month of May.…

• AP Education Minister Highlights Government's Endeavours to Transform Farming into Lucrative Venture

  Efforts are underway to offer agricultural machinery and tools at discounted rates, alleviating concerns among farmers about the scarcity of laborers in rural areas.…

• Founder of Vetiver Network International Dick Grimshaw Reminisces Connection Between Vetiver and India

  Who else can tell the world better about vetiver than Mr Dick Grimshaw himself having worked throughout his life to transform the agriculture industry globally.…

• Vetiver Is a Divine Grass That Has Come To Save the World, Says First World Community's Dr CK Ashok at Seventh International Conference on Vetiver

  The Founder of an NGO, the First World Community, Dr CK Ashok, who has played a significant role in launching Krishi Jagran's Agriculture World at the Seventh International Conference on Vetiver, spoke about the advantages of this divine grass.…

• Agriculture Industry Lacks Media Exposure, Says Krishi Jagran's Founder MC Dominic at 7th International Conference on Vetiver

  Krishi Jagran’s Founder and Editor-in-Chief, MC Dominic gave an insight into the agriculture industry at the 7th International Conference on Vetiver, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He mentioned why is the agriculture industry lagging behind and how can it rise up.…

• Krishi Jagran at Seventh International Conference on Vetiver: 40% of World's Farmers are in India, Says Founder of Vetiver Network International Dr Jim Smyle

  The Founder of an NGO, First World Community, Dr CK Ashok, in conversation with Dr Jim Smyle, President and Chairman of the Vetiver Network International (TVNI). Special talk on Krishi Jagran’s initiative and Agriculture World’s launch during the Seventh International Conference…

• Krishi Jagran’s Agriculture World Special Edition on Vetiver Launched at 7th International Conference on Vetiver (ICV-7)

  The Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Krishi Jagran, MC Dominic, has launched the special edition of Agriculture World magazine focusing Vetiver, a grass.…

• Punjab to Roll Out New Agricultural Policy by End of June, Says State's Agriculture Minister Dhaliwal

  Punjab Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Thursday said that this year the new agriculture policy will be released on June 30.…

• Vanakalam Season: Nizamabad Agriculture Department Prepares for Festival to Boost Farming

  As the southwest monsoon is expected to set in, the District Agriculture Department has begun preparing for the Vanakalam season.…

• Ahead of Kisan-Sarkar Milni, Punjab Agri Dept Director Gurvinder Singh Inspects Ludhiana's Mungbean, Maize Fields

  Plots of mung bean and maize were visited by the director of the Punjab agricultural department, Gurvinder Singh, and the Ludhiana chief agriculture officer, Narinder Singh Benipal, for the agricultural growth assessment prior to Kisan Sarkar Milni (government and farmer meeting).…

• Kashi to Discuss Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems With G-20 Experts

  The PIB released the agenda of the ACS meet as per which senior-level officials, policymakers, scientists, and experts of the G-20 member states and invited countries and international organizations will participate in this event.…

• Tamil Nadu’s Yelagiri Tribal Farmers Seek Agriculture Office

  Farmers hailing from small and middle-class backgrounds depend on government subsidies for their livelihood.…

• Krishi Jagran Bags 'Best Online Media for Reporting' Award at VAIGA 2023

  On February 25, the Department of Agriculture officially opened the 'VAIGA 2023' agricultural expo, which aims to show farmers and the general public the newest agricultural practices.…

• Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela Features Over 200 Stalls Dedicated to Agri Businesses, Millets & More

  The agri minister, Narendra Singh Tomar praised the Pusa Institute for its work on behalf of farmers in his address and encouraged them to take full advantage of scientific and technological advancements.…

• Narendra Singh Tomar Inaugurates Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela in New Delhi

  Thematic exhibitions of key agri technologies will be organized at the event, while stalls of research institutes, startups, and entrepreneurs will also be set up at the event…

• Krishi Jagran Invites IARI DDG & TRIFED Chairman for Upcoming Krishi Sanyantra to be Held in Odisha

  Dr. US Gautam and Ramsinh Rathwa were personally invited by Dr. PK Pant, COO, Krishi Jagran, along with the Krishi Jagran team.…

• ICAR-NRRI Director Attends OUAT Farmers' Fair 2023 As it Concludes Today

  In addition to numerous panel talks, the event today included a number of stalls set up for the attending farmers and other industry professionals…

• OUAT Signs MoU with ICAR to Boost Agricultural Research at Farmers' Fair 2023

  Prof Roul further stressed the need to improve farmers' conditions and farming ideas along with new income sources…

• OUAT Farmers' Fair 2023: Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology Signs MoU with Indian Council of Agricultural Research

  The Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the institutions to advance agricultural research and extension…

• "Let's Make Our Farmers the Biggest Brand,” Says Founder, Krishi Jagran at OUAT Farmers' Fair 2023

  For the participating farmers and other industry experts, the first day of the event will include two rounds of technical sessions in addition to the opening session…

• ‘OUAT Farmers’ Fair 2023’ Kickstarts Today; Vice Chancellor PK Roul Along with Top Officials Present at the Inaugural Session In Bhubaneshwar

  Thousands of farmers, farm women, agri-entrepreneurs, FPOs, agriculture & allied departments, ICAR institutes, as well as state and commercial seed agencies are participating in the OUAT Farmers’ Fair.…

• Tamil Nadu Government Announces Rs 20,000 Relief per Hectare for Cauvery Delta Farmers

  The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M K Stalin, announced a relief package for farmers in the Cauvery delta region who suffered crop damage due to unseasonal heavy rainfall.…

• SKUAST Issues Guidelines for Farming in Feb for Optimal Harvest in Kashmir

  The Directorate of Extension at the S.K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir has issued guidelines for farmers for the month of February regarding various crops and plants, such as fruits, vegetables, rabi crops, onions, potatoes, and new trees.…

• Kubota Mini-Excavator Makes Farming Easier & Efficient in Canacona; Farmers Call it A Boon

  The Atma Nirbhar Shetkari Society and the zonal agriculture office in Canacona have introduced Kubota, a mini-excavator for agriculture activities.…