Latest Agriculture Industry News May 25

Valagro Biosciences Private Limited receives the India Biodiversity Award

Valagro, a leading company in the production and commercialization of Biostimulants and other specialty nutrients, has been selected for a prestigious award by India’s National Biodiversity Authority for the groundbreaking advances obtained by the Group's Indian subsidiary, Valagro Biosciences Private Limited, in the field of sustainable access to Biological Resources.

TAFE announced a free tractor rental scheme to support small farmers

Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited TAFE announced a free tractor rental scheme to support small farmers of Tamil Nadu during this critical cropping season amid the second wave of Covid in the country. The free tractor rental scheme would cover around 1.2 lakh acre and will benefit around 50,000 farmers.

Read more here: https://krishijagran.com/industry-news/tafe-launches-free-tractor-rental-scheme-for-small-farmers/

Meghmani Organics Limited accorded with "Four Star Export House Status"

Meghmani Organics Ltd. has been accorded the Status of "Four Star export House" by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India. Recognizing the business house as “Status Holder” by the Central government Authorities is an achievement and a proud moment for the organisation. On this note Mr. Ramesh Meghjibhai Patel, Executive Director, Meghmani Organics Limited interacted with Krishi Jagran and said.

Geolife Agritech got "BEST COMPANY FOR BIO INPUTS 2021"Award

Geolife Agritech India has received the "BEST COMPANY FOR BIO INPUTS 2021"Award, by Agriculture Today Group at Eco Agriculture Revolution - Seminar & Awards 2021.

KAMCO has given mattresses & PPE kits for the 2nd Covid Medical Center

Kerala Agro Machinery and Company Limited, KAMCO has given cots, mattresses, bed sheets and PPE kits for the second Covid Medical Center in the Gram Panchayat, which is functioning at Nedumbassery Mar Athanasius Higher Secondary School. KAMCO General Manager MK Sasi kumar handed over the items. Nedumbassery Gram Panchayat President PV Kunju and Vice President Sandhya Narayana Pillai received the materials.

23-year-old Mohit came up with agritech startup at automating farming

Jai Bharat is a Punjab-based startup by Mohit Dahiya that manufactures agricultural machine tools to assist farmers in reducing manual labour during the farming process. The first product is a paddy transplanter machine that significantly reduces the amount of water used in rice production in farming.

Also know about another startup, ReshaMandi, which is in the silk industry.

To watch video, click here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcYHbtFukBA

CSC Agriculture platform will be launched on 26th May via Facebook live

CSC Agriculture platform will be launched through a live  program on 26th May at 11:00am on CSC Facebook page. The speakers will be Dr. Dinesh  Tyagi, MD, CSC SPV, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Rakesh, CEO, CSC, SPV and Mr. M.C Dominic , Editor-in - Chief , Krishi Jagran & Agriculture World.

Milma launches ‘milk challenge’ to boost sagging sales

The Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, Milma, has launched a ‘Milk Challenge’ campaign to encourage people to consume more milk to boost immunity. ‘Have a little more milk, save our dairy farmers’ is the essential theme of the drive which exhorts folks to spice up their immunity by consuming extra milk

Tech Mahindra announced the opening of Covid Care Unit in Pune

Tech Mahindra Ltd, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering services and solutions, announced the opening of a Covid Care Unit in its Hinjewadi - Pune facility to support the fight against Covid-19.