Farm Inputs
View AllBrazil Agrishow 2024 brings together international machinery companies with the most varied technologies
The Italian Pavilion, organised by ITA, brings together more than 15 companies. Other companies from different countries debut in this year’s edition, which is expected to attract nearly 200,000 visitors
AgriTech
View AllNew report shows agrifoodtech investments in India dipping to pre-pandemic levels
India maintained a steady deal activity with 129 deals, only slightly fewer than in 2022. This reduction aligns closely with the global decline in agrifoodtech investments, which fell by 50 per cent year-over-year
Agribusiness
View AllAfrican Development Bank augments ‘Empowering Novel Agri-Business-Led Employment (ENABLE) Youth Programs
Active in 15 countries with investments exceeding US$490 million, and benefiting around 40,000 youths, the programme has emerged as a transformative force in fostering entrepreneurship
Policy
View AllCentre directs NCCF, NAFED to procure 5 LMT of onion for buffer requirement directly from farmers
For the procurement, NAFED and NCCF are to pre-register the onion farmers to ensure that payments to the farmers are transferred to their bank accounts through direct benefit transfer
Opinion
View AllPrecision farming revolutionises agriculture for smallholders, enhancing yields and sustainability
Precision farming is transforming agriculture in the Asia Pacific region, empowering farmers to enhance productivity, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and seize new market opportunities, Dr. Venkatram Vasantavada writes…
Allied Sectors
View AllSyngenta launches SapRaise smart seedling solution to enhance horticultural practices
The launch event featured demonstrations of the Syngenta India’s SapRaise system and opportunities for farmers to learn directly from experts in seedling technology
Agri Research
View AllCMFRI presents Nandakumar Rao Memorial Awards for best technical staff
CMFRI Director, Dr A Gopalakrishnan presided over the function. Dr P Vijayagopal, Dr Grinson George, Dr VVR Suresh, Hareesh Nair and KS Sreekumaran were present on the occasion