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Animal Health, Poultry

Natupulse TS is available in powder and liquid form

BASF has launched the new enzyme product Natupulse TS for animal feed. Natupulse TS is a non-starch polysaccharide (NSP) enzyme. As an endo-1,4-ß-D-mannanase, it hydrolyzes ß-mannans into smaller components, e.g. manno-oligosaccharides (MOS). The addition of ß-mannanase to the feed decreases digesta viscosity, increases the digestibility of the feed and ensures a more sustainable production.  

 

A significant amount of nutrients in poultry diets of up to 30 per cent remains undigested. The presence of NSP’s is one of the key reasons for this. NSP’s are considered anti-nutritional factors in broiler feed since broilers lack the endogenous enzymes to digest NSP’s. One of the most common NSP’s in soybean meal, the main protein source in commercial broiler diets, is the ß-mannan galactomannan. Through the action of mannanase,  Natupulse TS cleaves these ß-mannans, leading to improved digestion of feed nutrients. In addition, MOS produced by the hydrolysis of ß-mannan can have a prebiotic effect.

 

Manufactured by BASF in Germany, Natupulse TS is available in powder and liquid form. Both formulations deliver very good overall stability – during storage, in premix and under challenging conditions in the pelleting process. BASF is committed to providing high-quality products and efficient solutions to the challenges of the feed industry. Natupulse TS increases the digestibility of nutrients, making the feed more cost-effective and supporting more sustainable production of animal protein.

 

 

 

 

Natupulse TS is available in powder and

Inputs, Machinery - Pre-harvesting

Under this agreement, MacDon will distribute a full line of co-branded combine draper headers through New Holland dealers worldwide

New Holland Agriculture announced a new strategic partnership with MacDon Industries, a leading manufacturer of combine headers. Under this agreement, MacDon will distribute a full line of co-branded combine draper headers through New Holland dealers worldwide, with the exception of South America, ready for season 2023.

The new, co-branded draper headers will compliment New Holland’s wide offering of combined headers. Production of New Holland’s Varifeed grain headers and CornMaster corn headers will continue, allowing the brand to offer the best header solutions for all customers.

Under this agreement, MacDon will distribute a

Acquaculture, Interaction, Supply Chain, Sustainable Energy

Discussions will be held on sustainability, employment generation and issues faced by the fisheries sector

The 12th AGROVISION, India’s Premier Agri Summit, to be held in Reshimbagh Ground, Nagpur, will host a conference on inland fisheries in Vidarbha and its adjoining areas on December 26, 2021. The conference will focus on the constraints being faced by the industry and how adopting the right policies can help the sector reach newer heights.

 

Experts will deliberate on how to increase the production of fish in small reservoirs to much larger levels and enhance employment generation also in the process. Discussions will be held on to enhance the capacity of the hatcheries.

 

This year farmers from in and around Vidarbha and adjoining states will be participating in the event. Apart from this, there will be free interactive workshops for farmers. Conferences on current issues in agriculture and allied agri sectors will be held. Around 400 exhibitors are likely to participate in the event.

 

The exclusive media partner is Agro Spectrum India along with BioSpectrum India and Nufoods Spectrum India. MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications is the organiser of the event.

 

 

 

 

Discussions will be held on sustainability, employment

Agrotech, Sustainable Energy

The system is designed to maximise baling productivity and operator comfort based on swath volume, slice thickness, machine load and tractor engine load

New Holland Agriculture was awarded the Silver Medal for Innovation by the independent expert commission appointed by the DLG German Agricultural Society for its ground-breaking Baler Automation System. The unique innovation significantly improves the baling process, delivering multiple benefits in operator comfort and safety, fuel efficiency and bale quality – and takes a further step towards fully automated farming.

The New Holland Baler Automation System is designed to maximise baling productivity and operator comfort based on swath volume, slice thickness, machine load and tractor engine load. It guides the tractor over the swath automatically: a reliable Lidar (light detection and ranging) sensor with IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) detects the position and cross-section of the swath, and the system automatically adapts the forward speed accordingly. The tractor’s GPS further improves the guidance accuracy.

The automatic guidance of the baler ensures equal bale chamber filling, always using the maximum capacity available without exceeding the limit. The result is increased productivity with more bales per day and greater durability for the baler. By maximising the throughput of the baler, the Baler Automation System also reduces the tractor’s fuel consumption, resulting in a lower production cost per bale.

An advanced feature enables the operator to set the desired bale weight and the system will predict the weight of the bales on the go, constantly adjusting according to an algorithm. The result is consistent bale weight, perfect bale shape and high quality even in changing crop and yield conditions – all without the operator’s intervention.

The system is designed to maximise baling

Agro Universities, Agrotech, Start ups

The MoU will to promote agritech startups to improve farmer incomes, reduce waste and encourage sustainable agriculture

IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC) has collaborated Samunnati Foundation, a non-profit subsidiary of Samunnati Financial Intermediation and Services, to encourage innovative technologies in agriculture and allied areas in India.

 

The two organisations have signed an MoU to promote agritech startups to improve farmer incomes, reduce waste and encourage sustainable agriculture. Through this partnership, the organisations will provide incubation support/facilities to entrepreneurial ventures, prepare position papers and propose policy recommendations. 

 

The collaboration ties into the Samunnati Foundation’s goal of creating a tangible difference in the lives of entrepreneurs among unserved/ underserved agricultural communities. By partnering with IITMIC, Samunnati aims to provide strategic and operational guidance, training, mentoring, networking, and other necessary resources to help India’s visionary agritech startups establish themselves and scale their presence.

 

Anilkumar SG, Founder and CEO, Samunnati said, “We as a country are witnessing a buoyancy in the entrepreneurial energy especially in agriculture. It is heartening to see several youngsters from IIT/IIMs taking up entrepreneurship in agriculture. We also see a lot of private capital flowing into these young start-ups.” 

 

Prof Ashok Jhunjhunwala, President, IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC) and IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP), said, “The partnership focusses on encouraging innovative technologies in agriculture and allied areas. We will work together in developing the ecosystem necessary to support entrepreneurs, and jointly incubate startups in this space. This partnership will offer mentoring support for product development, advisory services, networking for business development, training, funding assistance and technological support and will focus on strengthening the agriculture entrepreneurial ecosystem.” 

 

Key areas and Technologies which will also be jointly explored, specifically under Sustainable Agriculture are:

1. Promotion of Alternative crops – Research on the types of millets and promotion of millet-based menus through commercialisation of millet food items. 

2. Adopting a green agricultural ecosystem- green agricultural machinery, solar pumps, finance-related technology products, electric vehicles for agri transport

3. Food processing technologies- To look at indigenously developed medium-scale technology to pre-process packaged food locally while retaining nutritional quality. 

4. Support services for the agricultural community- To look at supporting farmers through enabling purchase and sale of produce, finance, insurance against price and weather fluctuations, agricultural advisories, transport and agricultural machinery hire and labour-hire.

The MoU will to promote agritech startups

Trade, Types

The move was initiated to help various states with the distribution process

The Government of India has amended the guidelines for procurement, allocation, distribution and disposal of coarse grains dated 21.3.2014/26.12.2014. The distribution period of Jowar and Ragi has been increased to six to seven months respectively from the earlier period of three months. This would increase procurement and consumption of these commodities as the state would have more time to distribute these commodities in Target Public Distribution System/ Other Welfare Scheme. 

The move was initiated as it was observed that several difficulties were being faced by some state governments to distribution period of coarse grain which was three months each for procurement and distribution activity, irrespective of the shelf life of the commodity. 

A provision of inter-state transportation of surplus coarse grains through FCI is incorporated to cater for advanced demand placed by the consuming state before the start of procurement. 

New guidelines would increase procurement/consumption of coarse grains through the Public Distribution System (PDS). As these crops are normally grown on marginal and un-irrigated land, therefore, enhanced cropping of these would encourage sustainable agriculture and crop diversification. With the increased procurement, the number of farmers benefitting from the procurement of these crops would also increase.

Marginal and poor farmers who are also PDS beneficiaries will gain due to procurement and then the distribution of millets at Rs 1 per kg. Region-specific coarse grains can be distributed for local consumption saving transportation cost of wheat/rice.

The move was initiated to help various

Organic, Start ups, Types

Participants discussed issues on expanding of the existing businesses of agri-allied activities

North Eastern Development Finance Corporation (NEDFi) recently organised a business-cum entrepreneurs meet at its branches in Namchi and Gangtok. The meet was attended by 30 potential and existing entrepreneurs from Namchi and Jorethang Town. During the meet, the participants were informed and deliberated upon the various loan schemes of NEDFi highlighting its low-interest rate. The attendees were briefed about the documentation aspects and loan process of NEDFi along with various initiatives undertaken by NEDFi for the development of the region. 

During the interactive session, the participants raised doubts, mainly on setting up and expanding the existing businesses of agri-allied activities, restaurants etc, and were resolved by the officials.

The event was attended by entrepreneurs based out of the East and North Districts of Sikkim. NEDFi officials explained in detail various schemes of NEDFi and the new reduced interest rate. The participants were also briefed on MOVCDNER to encourage organic produce processing units among FPO’s. 

Participants discussed issues on expanding of the

Environment, Nature, Sustainability

Project Carbonview is an industry-first digital carbon footprint measurement solution for agriculture 

The seamlessly connected data solution was conceptualised by Bayer and developed in collaboration with Bushel and Amazon Web Services (AWS) / Project Carbonview will enable US ethanol producers to report, analyze and better assess their end-to-end supply chain carbon footprint / Enables U.S. farmers to further participate in the value derived from emerging low-carbon fuel markets.

Bayer, Bushel and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have unveiled Project Carbonview. This has been conceptualised by Bayer and developed in collaboration with Bushel and AWS. It is a first-of-its-kind technology solution that will help farmers in the US drive more sustainable supply chains and mitigate the impact agriculture has on the environment by aggregating the carbon footprint of end products. 

Project Carbonview is the latest example of Bayer’s unique focus on connecting the farmer more deeply into the value chain to better capture their carbon contribution and drive the entire value chain to net-zero carbon emissions. Through this solution, farmers are empowered to connect to more sustainable supply chains that benefit their farming operations while minimizing carbon emissions. 

Beginning as a pilot programme, Project Carbonview is focussed on creating awareness and acceptance for low-carbon fuel markets. Eligible farmers who enrol in the pilot will receive compensation for participation. Ultimately, once these markets are broadly established, we anticipate growers will be compensated based on the implementation of sustainable farming practices and will share in the financial incentives created by low-carbon fuel markets.

Project Carbonview focussed on the US will initially enable US ethanol producers (corn is a key ingredient in ethanol production) to track carbon emissions across the entire supply chain – from planting through production – and implement more sustainable business practices by providing the data needed to make more informed purchasing decisions and reduce their carbon emissions. For farmers who opt into the program, Project Carbonview streamlines on-farm data collection with Bayer’s Climate FieldView application and connects it with delivery and transportation data captured from the 54,000 US active users of Bushel’s platform. 

Project Carbonview, which is built on AWS, allows permissioned access to on-demand product transaction and crop exchange market data from the ethanol production facilities through the Bushel platform to evaluate the carbon impact of sourcing and purchasing decisions. 

Project Carbonview is an industry-first digital carbon

Environment, Supply Chain, Sustainable Energy

Project Carbonview is an industry-first digital carbon footprint measurement solution for agriculture

The seamlessly connected data solution was conceptualized by Bayer and developed in collaboration with Bushel and Amazon Web Services (AWS) / Project Carbonview will enable US ethanol producers to report, analyze and better assess their end-to-end supply chain carbon footprint / Enables U.S. farmers to further participate in the value derived from emerging low-carbon fuel markets.

 

Bayer, Bushel and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have unveiled Project Carbonview. This has been conceptualised by Bayer and developed in collaboration with Bushel and AWS. It is a first-of-its-kind technology solution that will help farmers in the US drive more sustainable supply chains and mitigate the impact agriculture has on the environment by aggregating the carbon footprint of end products. 

 

Project Carbonview is the latest example of Bayer’s unique focus on connecting the farmer more deeply into the value chain to better capture their carbon contribution and drive the entire value chain to net-zero carbon emissions. Through this solution, farmers are empowered to connect to more sustainable supply chains that benefit their farming operations while minimizing carbon emissions. 

 

Beginning as a pilot programme, Project Carbonview is focussed on creating awareness and acceptance for low-carbon fuel markets. Eligible farmers who enrol in the pilot will receive compensation for participation. Ultimately, once these markets are broadly established, we anticipate growers will be compensated based on the implementation of sustainable farming practices and will share in the financial incentives created by low-carbon fuel markets.

 

Project Carbonview focussed on the US will initially enable US ethanol producers (corn is a key ingredient in ethanol production) to track carbon emissions across the entire supply chain – from planting through production – and implement more sustainable business practices by providing the data needed to make more informed purchasing decisions and reduce their carbon emissions. For farmers who opt into the program, Project Carbonview streamlines on-farm data collection with Bayer’s Climate FieldView application and connects it with delivery and transportation data captured from the 54,000 US active users of Bushel’s platform. 

 

Project Carbonview, which is built on AWS, allows permissioned access to on-demand product transaction and crop exchange market data from the ethanol production facilities through the Bushel platform to evaluate the carbon impact of sourcing and purchasing decisions. 

Project Carbonview is an industry-first digital carbon

Agro chems – Fertilizers, Agrotech

Shroff has been instrumental in bringing in a sea change in the agri sector

Crop Care Federation of India (CCFI) recently felicitated RD Shroff Chairman Emeritus CCFI. Shroff was conferred with the Padma Bhushan award for Trade & Industry 2021 by the President of India. 

 

CCFI organised a congregation of who’s who of the industry. Among prominent speakers were Deepak Shah, Chairman and Rajesh Aggarwal Vice-Chairman CCFI who lauded the achievements of Rajju Shroff as he is popularly known, the initial entrepreneur to set up a chemical plant, register several molecules for the Indian crop segment, undertake large scale demonstrations and set up manufacturing plants not only in India but abroad. 

 

Dr Ashwani Mahajan of Swadeshi Jagran Manch complimented Shroff for being a staunch nationalist and spearheading the GOI policy of Make in India much before becoming self-reliant. 

 

Rajju Shroff and Sandra Shroff were honoured with shawls and presented with mementoes and bouquets by Nirmala Pathrawal, ED & Harish Mehta, Senior Advisor, CCFI.  Ravindra Boratkar, MD, MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications; Publisher, MMA publications; and Chairperson, Agrovision Foundation falicitated Rajju Shroff on this occasion.

 

A video film trailblazing visionary depicting the initial achievements of the Shroff family and recapturing the years gone by was released much to the surprise and appreciation of the August gathering.

 

Among other speakers were Dr CD Mayee,  Ashish Shelar and Ashwin Shroff who praised his technical competence, and passion for chemistry besides being the second-highest contributor in corporate social responsibility. 

 

Shroff has been instrumental in bringing in

Agrotech, Machinery - Pre-harvesting, Machinery – Post-harvesting

Aniket Kanade received his training in Diploma in Basic Rural Technology (DBRT) designed for rural youth

Aniket Kanade, from Kendure village, a rain shadow area in Shirur block of Pune district with rainfed low earning farming activities, is now a pioneer fabricator of hand-tools and bullock operated agricultural tools for rural farmers in his village. He has become a changemaker of his community—thanks to his training in basic rural technology and his determination.

 

Kanade received his training in Diploma in Basic Rural Technology (DBRT) designed for rural youth from Vigyan Ashram (VA). The DBRT training is being implemented by VA with support from the Department of Science & Technology (DST), SEED division. After the training, Kanade started a rural enterprise called ‘Kanade bodybuilder & fabrication work’ in his native village, where he fabricates ploughs, harrows, sowing drills and so on. 

 

Initially, the farmers did not have confidence in his products. With time, the farmers began relying on the tools developed by his enterprise and ordered them as per their requirements, sowing the seeds of transformation by empowering communities through S&T.

 

Kanade fabricates many bullock and tractors operated agricultural equipment along with pick-up van hoods. His tools are known for better quality at a lower price. As he has got trained through a ‘multi-skill’ approach, he can better understand farmers (customers) problems and provide excellent service. 

 

Aniket, better known as ‘farmers own fabricator’ in his area, is providing service to the rural community in the vicinity of 250 Km in Pune and Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra state. He is also providing full-time livelihood source to three to four skilled labours in his village with Rs 35 to 40 Lakh annual tern-over.

 

He wishes to adopt CNC equipment, CAD designing, powder coating, and other advanced technologies to reach out to his fellow villagers and provide them with improved services at home. 

 

Aniket Kanade received his training in Diploma

AgroPolicy, Poultry

The approved cost of the project is Rs 998.00 lakhs and will cover districts of Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur

North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Society (NERCRMS), a registered society under the aegis of North Eastern Council (NEC) and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Government of India, has launched a project named Setting up of Poultry Hatchery and Rearing units under NERCORMP Phase III.

 

The approved cost of the project is Rs 998.00 lakhs and the NEC’s share is Rs 998.00 lakhs. The project is located at Changlang, Longding and Tirap Districts of Arunachal Pradesh and Churachandpur and Chandel District of Manipur. It’s a 100 per cent ministry-funded project.

 

The objective is to provide employment and income opportunities to the BPL families and hatchery and not so well-off households who otherwise fall under APL classification, to reduce the import of chicken meat from outside and to motivate the people of rural towards scientific poultry farming and hatchery through imparting training and exposure. 

 

The output of the project will be to establish poultry farms and hatchery units and their successful operations. The outcome would be gainful employment of the rural poor thereby increasing income by at least 20 per cent at the household level.

 

The approved cost of the project is

Dairy, Live Stock

The focus of this year’s event is ‘Transforming Agriculture through Technology Innovations’

The 12th AGROVISION, India’s Premier Agri Summit, to be held in Reshimbagh Ground, Nagpur from December 24-27, 2021. The inauguration will take place on December 24. This year the focus will be on ‘Transforming Agriculture through Technology Innovations.’ The conference will also look into the MSME sector.

A conference will be held on the dairy sector on December 25.  A livestock expo will be organised during the event. The section will showcase various breeds of cattle, poultry, goats and sheep. Experts will discuss the breeds and the latest developments in the dairy sector.

This will be followed by a conference on December 26 on inland fisheries in and around Vidarbha. The final day of the event will see a round table discussion on Enhancing Agriculture GDP – Role of MSME.

Farmers from in and around Vidarbha and adjoining states will be participating in the event. Apart from this, there will be free interactive workshops for farmers. Conferences on current issues in agriculture and allied agri sectors will be held. Around 400 exhibitors are likely to participate in the event.

The exclusive media partner is Agro Spectrum India along with BioSpectrum India and Nufoods Spectrum India. MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications is the organiser of the event.

The focus of this year's event is

Agrotech, Sustainable Energy

The solution will aid in the process of sugarcane juice into a new sustainable feedstock BIOSYRUP for round the year ethanol production

Praj  Industries announced an innovative solution to process sugarcane juice into a new sustainable feedstock BIOSYRUP for round the year ethanol production.  Praj has developed a patented technology to process cane juice into conditioned BIOSYRUP that has storability of up to 12 months. This facilitates sugar mills to produce ethanol beyond sugar season thus helping increase production capacity and maximise revenue.  

Praj’s first of its’ kind patented technology for producing BIOSYRUP was successfully demonstrated during the launch ceremony held at  Jaywant Sugars, Satara recently. Jaiprakash Dandegaonkar – President National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) & Chairman of Sakhar Sangh, Mumbai was the chief guest of the function, which was also attended by Guest of Honor, Shekhar Gaikwad, Sugar Commissioner along with other dignitaries of sugar industries.  

Praj’s commercial demo facility for the production of ethanol from  BIOSYRUP has been successfully implemented in Jaywant Sugars. BIOSYRUP was stored for one year and no sugar loss was observed even after 12 months. The technology has been validated and certified by Vasantdada Sugar Institute (VSI)- a premier sugar research institution.


The solution will aid in the process