May 24: Top Agriculture News of the Day

Syngenta launches multiple initiatives to strengthen rural health infrastructure 

Syngenta India has stepped in to provide support to help farmers cope with healthcare challenges. The company is rolling out a series of CSR initiatives across the country towards strengthening healthcare infrastructure. 

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. Recognizing the business house as “Status Holder” by the Central government Authorities is an achievement and proud moment for the organisation. 

Anupam Rasayan bags orders worth Rs 540 crore to supply speciality chemicals 

"Anupam Rasayan has received and signed contracts amounting to Rs 540 crore from two renowned multinational companies dealing in the fields of life sciences chemicals," The tenure of the contract is for five years where life sciences related specialty chemicals will be provided to these companies by Anupam Rasayan. 

RiceTec and Adama plan a limited launch of the Max-Ace Rice Crop 

This season, RiceTec and Adama plan a limited launch of the Max-Ace Rice Crop Solution system that pairs RiceTec’s herbicide-tolerant rice cultivars with Adama’s herbicide. It marks another milestone for RiceTec, which is based out of Alvin in Texas 

Dr Kishore, owner of brand sid's farm, believes in sustainable agriculture 

Dr Kishore Indukuri owner of brand sid's farm believes in sustainable agriculture. His brand is involved in niche dairy farming. His is a success story in every way, as after years in US he returned home and has setup a successful Dairy business.  

Greaves Cotton has an exponential growth in its non-automotive business 

Diversified group Greaves Cotton said it has seen an exponential growth in its non-automotive business, with revenue from the segment jumping 76 per cent in the fourth quarter of last fiscal despite the pandemic. 

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Samunnati announces collaboration with Deshpande Foundation 

Aim of the collaboration is to nurture startups in the Agriculture 

Samunnati is extremely proud to announce its collaboration with Deshpande Foundation, an NGO founded to accelerate the creation of sustainable and scalable enterprises that have a significant social and economic impact. The aim of the collaboration is to nurture startups in the Agriculture and AgriTech ecosystem and enable them to grow, build the ecosystem, and make markets work for smallholder farmers. 

Syngenta Group appoints Daniel Vennard as Chief Sustainability Officer 

Syngenta Group appoints Daniel Vennard, formers Global Director at the World Resources Institute, as Chief Sustainability Officer. 

Corteva Agriscience launches two fungicides 

Corteva Agriscience is strengthening its portfolio for soybean culture with the launch of the fungicides, Viovan and Aproach Power, developed after more than 10 years of research. 

JK Tyre and Industries jumped over 6 per cent 

JK Tyre and Industries jumped over 6 per cent after the company reported a consolidated profit after tax of ₹194.96 crore for the March quarter of the previous fiscal year.           

Sonalika Tractor announced financial assistance of 2 lakhs 

Sonalika Tractor takes major step during Corona period. It announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh for the safety of its every employees and dealers. 

Associate Editor Vipin Saini talked about Biostimulants 

Voice of Basai by Krishi jagran released its weekly edition yesterday where Associate editor Vipin Saini talked about Biostimulants facts and frequently asked questions.