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There’s tremendous therapeutic utility of Camel Milk including diabetes, TB, autism

A team of 95 Sanyasis, Acharyas and Brahmacharis of Patanjali Yogpeeth Haridwar recently visited the ICAR-National Research Centre on Camel. They were briefed on research activities undertaken by NRCC and were also apprised about different activities during their visit to Camel Farm. 

During the visit they interacted with Dr Artabandhu Sahoo, Director, NRCC, on therapeutic utility of camel milk in various human ailments like diabetes, tuberculosis and autism related disorders. The unique nutraceutical properties of camel milk and its hypoallergenic nature, role in immunity helps patients recover faster from illness and thus the ‘Ship of the Desert’ may also be referred as ‘Store-House of Medicine’. 

They were also appraised of different delicious value-added products developed from camel milk which can pave way for its outreach to other Indian states and fetch revenue to camel breeders.

Patanjali’s team representative Dr Parmarth Dev and representatives from different states endorsed their view to increase the number of camels to increase availability and acceptability of milk for human health, which would in-return, help camel owners and involved-chain of people to sustain their livelihood and enhance the usefulness of animal in the society.

There's tremendous therapeutic utility of Camel Milk

ICLeaf is currently available for grape, cotton, banana, tomato and pomegranate crops in India, with other crops being added

Israel-based leading global specialty minerals company, ICL announced the launch of ICLeaf, a revolutionary diagnostics tool, which will provide farmers with a personal prescription for maximising yield. The tool measures 10 different elements in a leaf sample and then delivers accurate, real-time feedback and a recommendation regarding nutrient use.

ICLeaf is currently available for grape, cotton, banana, tomato and pomegranate crops in India, with other crops being added. The revolutionary diagnostics tool was created at the Center for Fertilisation and Plant Nutrition (CFPN), which was founded through a partnership between ICL and the Volcani Institute (Agricultural Research Organization ARO). The Volcani Institute is the research arm of the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture and leads in its field, with among the widest range of technologies and developments in advanced agriculture.

The digital technology suite – including the ICLeaf and Crop Advisor solutions, among others – was developed by Agmatix, an ICL owned digital ag startup, which developed the world’s first single engine designed to drive the agronomic innovation cycle from research and experimental data into meaningful and actionable insights. The Agmatix platform can read and interpret thousands of the different data points commonly used across the agricultural industry to help scientists, agronomists and farmers make actionable decisions.

The process begins with the collection of leaves from the targeted crop, which are then analysed using unique technology. Results are rapidly available – within up to three days after initial sampling – versus several weeks using traditional methods, and the new tool is also more sustainable than traditional testing. It will allow farmers to make quick and data-driven decisions, based on the measurements, and enable them to take multiple samples each year and make immediate, in-season improvements.

ICLeaf is complementary to Crop Advisor, an optimized data-based crop nutrition plan, which provides customised fertiliser recommendations, based on type of crop, location and environmental conditions. This customer-focused solution is supported by professional agronomists, who offer personal guidance throughout the process.

ICLeaf is currently available for grape, cotton,

Kanwar has been associated with NFL for more than 33 years with an extensive experience in Project Management, Operations and Maintenance of fertilizer plants

Rajan Kanwar has been appointed as an Additional Director (Director Technical) on the board of National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) with effect from October 21, 2022.

Prior to his appointment as Director (Technical) in NFL, he was posted as Unit head at NFL’s Vijaipur Unit. He has been associated with the NFL for more than 33 years with extensive experience in Project Management, Operations and Maintenance of fertiliser plants.

He is credited with concept development to execution of Ammonia FeedStock Change over Project (AFCP) at NFL Nangal Unit, GTG-HRSG energy savings schemes for NFL Nangal, Panipat and Bhatinda Units and ESP-II of NFL Vijaipur Unit. He was also closely associated with commissioning of a group of Hydrogen plants 1n Indian refineries and Fertilizer industry.

Kanwar has a Bachelor of Engineering degree in chemical discipline from Punjab University, Chandigarh. He also holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree with specialization in operations.

Kanwar has been associated with NFL for

RP Agriculture Research and Innovation Centre designated as the lead centre of the newly announced Urban Agriculture Centre of Innovation, in partnership with Temasek Polytechnic

Singapore’s Republic Polytechnic (RP) organised its inaugural Sustainable Urban Agriculture Forum on October 27, 2022, in collaboration with IPI Singapore and the Trendlines Agrifood Innovation Centre at the grandeur Agrifood Tech Expo Asia 2022.

By sharing perspectives and trends on urban agriculture, food security, and sustainability, the forum brought together the Asia Pacific agriculture ecosystem. The event was graced by Minister of State for Trade and Industry & Culture, Community and Youth, Mr Alvin Tan, who launched the Urban Agriculture Centre of Innovation (UA COI), established with support from Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG).

RP’s Agricultural Research and Innovation Centre (AGRI Centre) is the lead for the new UA COI and is formed in collaboration with Temasek Polytechnic’s (TP) Centre for Research & Opportunities in Plant Science (CROPs). The UA COI will help drive research and development (R&D) and build meaningful partnerships across the urban agriculture value-chain. It will also help develop innovation capabilities in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in this sector. The UA COI will also contribute to the agritech startup ecosystem and value-add to the wider economy.

Mr Yeo Li Pheow, Principal/CEO, Republic Polytechnic said, “As a small city-state with limited resources, it is paramount for us to ensure that Singapore remain innovative in spurring capabilities in the agritech sector to ensure long-term food security. In support of Singapore’s 30 by 30 food resilience goal, we are delighted to be appointed by Enterprise Singapore as a Centre of Innovation for Urban Agriculture. Together with our agritech partners, RP will continue to leverage its multi-disciplinary and agritech capabilities to develop creative solutions for the industry.”

Ms Dilys Boey, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Industry Clusters), EnterpriseSG, said, “By tapping the combined expertise of Republic Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic, we will be able to equip local agritech enterprises with innovative solutions in areas like plant genetics, crop health and smart farming. This will pave the way for Singapore to become a leading agri-food tech innovation hub in Asia and accelerate the development of solutions required to address pressing food security, health and nutrition needs both regionally and globally.”

The UA COI will assist local farms in their research and development (R&D) efforts, particularly in enhancing crop health, improving crop yield and enabling smart farming. It will also help these companies accelerate their business growth through internationalisation, move up the value chain and collectively tackling global resource constraints.

At the event, RP also signed three memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with Priva Group, Ripe Fresh and Sembcorp Industries. Through these MOUs, RP will explore new methods to drive sustainable farming, and utilise precision climate control technology to improve plant growth and quality. Additionally, these partnerships will present opportunities for RP to test-bed new technologies such as high pressure aeroponics that minimise water consumption when cultivating plants. The MOUs will also facilitate training and industrial attachment opportunities for RP’s staff and students.

Mr Yeo added, “Today’s forum is an example of our continuing efforts to engage with the industry, deepen existing partnerships whilst forging new ones across the urban agriculture and sustainability industry sector. We are pleased to partner Priva Group and Ripe Fresh while renewing our longstanding collaboration with Sembcorp Industries.”

Speakers from the agriculture industry, government agencies and academia shared their insights on how to sustainably drive food supply resilience through urban agriculture. They also covered the latest trends in sustainable farming and the viability of adopting them domestically and regionally.

Delegates viewed an exhibition showcasing agritech projects completed by RP’s staff and students. One of the projects on display was an artificial intelligence (AI) enabled growth light solution that reduces operating costs while increasing crop yield. Using predictive algorithms, end-users such as farmers and scientists can devise the ideal formula to optimise crop growth.

RP Agriculture Research and Innovation Centre designated

Targeted goal is to build support, organise, market, and forge effective market linkages

The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DAFW) and the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to boost the initiative by  Prime Minister  Narendra Modi to promote Millets towards celebration of the International Year of Millets 2023.

Both organisations to work together for the promotion and marketing of millet-based products, keeping in view the initiative of “International Year of Millets (IYOM)-2023” proposed by the Government of India to the United Nations, which is to be celebrated across the world. 

As India gears up to bring millet back on the global map, both the organisations will build support, organise, promote, market, and forge effective market linkages for millet-based products to maximise the value capture and millet-based commodities across the country.

Targeted goal is to build support, organise,

The start-up to co-fire biomass in its Thermal Power plants

BiofuelCircle, Indias first digital marketplace for biomass and biofuels wins the National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) Startup Grand Challenge to Create a Digital Marketplace for Biomass. 

Through this challenge, NTPC identifies a start-up company which will collaborate with it to fulfill its ambition to co-fire biomass in its Thermal Power plants. A pilot project will begin with two of NTPC power plants to help create a farm-to-furnace ecosystem.

Elaborating further, Suhas Baxi, Co-founder and CEO, BiofuelCircle said, “We are delighted to work with NTPC to fulfill a shared vision of creating organised and reliable rural supply chain for biomass. Our model has been recognised for its focus on rural enterprises and farmer participation, in creating a viable supply chain. At maturity, Indian power sector can consume farm waste from more than 5 million farmers across the country. We are excited to be at the cusp of a major green energy revolution in India.”

The start-up to co-fire biomass in its

Green Deal to focus on sustainable food security

Bayer has announced the official kick-off of the LifeHub Monheim, a future partnership-focused facility located on the campus of Bayer’s global Crop Science Division headquarters in Monheim, Germany.

As the newest addition to Bayer’s global LifeHub network, LifeHub Monheim will bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, and scientists from all over Europe to share knowledge, experience and resources that will help enable sustainable food security for the world’s growing population.

LifeHub Monheim will work with leading innovators from the European open innovation ecosystem, providing expertise and resources for partners of all sizes.

“Building a community of innovators starts by bringing people together, and that’s what LifeHub Monheim is all about,” said Axel Trautwein, Head of Regulatory Science at Bayer’s Crop Science Division. “From decision makers and financial resources to scientists, the Bayer LifeHubs around the world make connections and pair resources and expertise with those that need them. We’re excited to be showing so clearly our commitment to the growing innovation ecosystem of Germany and can’t wait to see what we discover together.”

Green Deal to focus on sustainable food

To promote academic and research co-operation

Dilip Ghosh, Director, ICAR-CCRI, Nagpur and J P Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology-Jammu sign a MOU on at Chatha, Jammu on behalf on their respective institutes. 

The aim is to promote academic and research co-operation between the two organisations in the area of Citriculture. This will have huge impact on citrus cultivation in this region in years to  come.

To promote academic and research co-operationDilip

To benefit 30 women beneficiaries 

ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore has extended support in a cluster basis to develop an ornamental fish village by adopting 30 women beneficiaries in its on-going SCSP programme at Dhanyaganga Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sargachi. 

The effort by the ICAR-CIFRI in collaboration with the Ramakrishna Mission and newly established KVK, in its adopted village could enhance the visibility of the various programmes implemented in the village targeting to doubling farmer’s income.

Head of the Ramakrishna Mission, Sargachi, Biswamayananda Maharaj stressed upon women empowerment and encouraged them to come forward to show their interest for the wellbeing of their family by contributing from a tiny scale from the begin to a large scale with a span of two to three years that will build up a greater scope in the ornamental fish farming in the country as Bengal leads the ornamental fish farming from the front.

All aspects of ornamental fish farming particularly handling of live-bearers was explained to the women beneficiaries with a video prepared by the institute and live demonstration was conducted and inputs were distributed for the beneficiaries.

To benefit 30 women beneficiaries ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries

Ministers express satisfaction at the friendly and close bilateral relations between the two countries

Lemogang Kwape, visiting Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation of Botswana, held a meeting with the Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, in New Delhi to discuss the issues of cooperation between the two countries in Agriculture and Allied sectors.

Both the ministers put emphasis on promoting the cultivation of nutri-cereals on a large scale in view of their nutritious value and significance. Tomar informed that India is gearing up to celebrate the International Year of Millets on a global scale.

Both sides also discussed the issues of market access for their agricultural products and assured each other of resolving the issues at the earliest. 

Ministers express satisfaction at the friendly and

This adds to an existing 22,500 acres of directly operated pistachio and citrus orchards located throughout California

Manulife Investment Management announces two agricultural acquisitions totalling more than 1,400 acres in Fresno County, California.

The orchards are favourably located in California’s Central Valley, a key US agricultural and tree nut production region, with high-quality water rights. The acquired properties add to an existing 22,500 acres of directly operated pistachio and citrus orchards located throughout California, providing an opportunity to benefit from economies of scale in the region.

“We are proud to add these high-quality orchards to our permanent crop portfolio, managed by our experienced direct-operation team of agricultural professionals, for the benefit of our investors,” said Oliver Williams, global head of agriculture investments, Manulife Investment Management. “We believe that orchards, as a nature-based solution, can provide both economic returns to our investor clients along with social and environmental benefits. Producing healthy, nutritious food while responsibly managing these natural resources can also contribute positively to vibrant rural communities, such as the ones surrounding these investments.”   

This adds to an existing 22,500 acres

Several promotional and informational initiatives planned to kickstart new decade of operations in India

LEMKENIndia Agro Equipment Pvt Ltd, the industry leader for futuristic & advanced Agri solutions, has announces the tenth anniversary of the company’s founding in India with the presence of LEMKEN Owner Nicola Lemken, Anthony Van der ley, Global CEO and Sanjay Kapoor – LEMKEN India CEO & Director.

In celebration of embarking on its second decade of business, LEMKEN India unveils a new Product portfolio with the launch of a new product Rotary Tiller machine, which reflects the company’s future strategic direction, mission, and goals in presence of their top Suppliers, Dealers, Corporate Business partners. 

The company will also be executing several promotional and informational initiatives throughout this month in support of the tenth anniversary. 

“LEMKEN India is proud of its ten-year track record of organic growth and sustained profitability while delivering global recognised Agri Machinery products,” said Sanjay Kapoor. “At the same time, we are forward-focused on this next decade and have significant plans to deliver substantial additional value to our Customers, Clients, Chanel Partners, Suppliers and innovation to the industry.”

LEMKEN enjoys a worldwide reputation as a visionary, sustainably operating company that makes an important contribution to profitable agriculture. A mid-sized German family company, LEMKEN applies its expertise and passion for progress since the past 241 years, delivering solutions for the challenges confronting agriculture today and tomorrow. 

The company’s product range includes tillage implements, seed drills, hoeing machines, fertiliser spreaders and smart solutions for agricultural data management. With the employee’s knowledge and commitment, in Germany as well as in 26 international subsidiaries, employees lay the foundations for farmers worldwide to operate profitably.

Several promotional and informational initiatives planned to

To leverage investments made in India in the third phase and focus on institutionalising interventions

The objective of Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) 4.0 is to transform agronomic research and extension are implemented and embedded in decision-making and policy processes, primarily in India, where CSISA has the most experience and influence. 

Phase 4.0 will leverage the investments made in India in the third phase and focus on institutionalising interventions through partnerships with the national and state agricultural systems, including on-ground strategic partnerships with civil society and the private sectors. 

According to Craufurd, Phase 4.0 will further strengthen the pathways established and scale the impact, particularly the institutional research and development capacity and strategic partnerships thus far established in India, through its seven focused work areas, including gender empowerment.

“We are confident of our strong partnership with the national systems led by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to support Indian farmers with improved yield and productivity,” said RK Malik, CSISA India coordinator. “Over the last decade, CSISA has built a strong track record for agronomy at scale that can help transform agri-research delivery systems in the region. There is also the opportunity to make CSISA outputs and products portable or useable for other stakeholders addressing food insecurity in the region in the future.”

The CSISA team hopes to continue supporting the smallholder farmers in the region to optimise yield and contribute to the region’s food security.

To leverage investments made in India in

Farmers honoured with certificates for their excellent work in onion cultivation

ICAR-Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research, Pune held a ‘Kisan Sangoshthi’ on commercial cultivation of onion in collaboration with the GKRDF, Varanasi and Agrimitra FPC, Mirzapur in the premises of ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi. Dr G Kalloo, Ex-DDG (Hort) ICAR and Ex-VC, JNKVV, Jabalpur, in his presidential address, stated that there is an immense scope for onion cultivation in Mirzapur. 

He put emphasis on higher yield from onion cultivation and doubling the farmer’s income by integrating it with the cultivation of other vegetables.

On this auspicious occasion a ‘Technical Folder’ as well as a Documentary Film on “Extending commercial cultivation of onion in eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh: A Success Story” was released in the presence of dignitaries.

About 400 farmers including 260 women farmers from different parts of Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, Ghazipur, Varanasi, Chandauli, Kushinagar and Ballia districts of Uttar Pradesh and Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh participated in the programme. Select farmers were honoured with certificates for their excellent work in onion cultivation.

Farmers honoured with certificates for their excellent