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The crowdfunding campaign aims to raise funds to invest in infrastructure upgrades, pasture development, and equipment that will enhance the overall quality and efficiency of their sustainable ranching practices

Wild Oasis Bison Ranch, a woman-owned, family-operated bison ranch committed to providing premium, 100 per cent grass-fed and grass-finished bison products, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to fuel expansion plans. With a focus on sustainable practices and delivering exceptional taste and nutrition, Wild Oasis Bison invites supporters to join them in their mission to revolutionise the way bison is raised and enjoyed.

Wild Oasis Bison has set a bold vision to expand operations and make a lasting impact on the local community and beyond. The crowdfunding campaign aims to raise funds to invest in infrastructure upgrades, pasture development, and equipment that will enhance the overall quality and efficiency of sustainable ranching practices.

“Our crowdfunding campaign is a significant step towards our mission of transforming the bison industry and promoting ethical farming practices,” said Lori Moore, the driving force behind Wild Oasis Bison. “By supporting our campaign, individuals not only contribute to the growth of our ranch but also champion the values of sustainable agriculture and conscious food choices.”

As an advocate for sustainable farming, Wild Oasis Bison ensures their bison are raised in harmony with nature. Grazing freely on nutritious grasses, the bison enjoy a stress-free environment, resulting in meat that is lean, tender, and packed with essential nutrients. By supporting the campaign, backers play a vital role in fostering this sustainable model and preserving the natural habitat for future generations.

In return for their support, campaign backers will have the opportunity to receive exclusive rewards, including bison meat packages. By pledging to the campaign, backers become an integral part of the Wild Oasis Bison community, sharing in the excitement and rewards of their continued success.

Wild Oasis Bison invites supporters and bison enthusiasts to join their crowdfunding campaign by visiting https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/bison-restoring-original-plant-based-protein or https://gofund.me/ccb436bb. The campaigns provide a platform for individuals to contribute to the growth of a sustainable, woman-owned business while enjoying premium, ethically raised bison products.

“We believe that together, we can create a positive change in the way food is produced and consumed,” added Lori Moore. “Through this crowdfunding campaign, we invite individuals to be part of our journey and support a ranch that is redefining the standards of excellence in the bison industry.”

The crowdfunding campaign aims to raise funds

Company News, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Warehousing, World

Redwood Specialty is a leading ingredient supplier of chickpeas, peas, lentils, and other products in the ‘Better for You’ food and premium pet food markets

The Redwood Group, LLC (Redwood) announced it has entered into an agreement to operate and acquire a pulse processing, storage, and transloading facility in Stanford, Montana to help facilitate the rapid growth of its Specialty Products Division (Redwood Specialty).

Redwood Specialty is a leading ingredient supplier of chickpeas, peas, lentils, and other products in the ‘Better for You’ food and premium pet food markets. The Stanford facility will augment Redwood’s flagship pulse processing facility in Chester, Montana and will greatly expand its grower base to meet the increasing demand of its customers, as well as provide the Montana farmers with additional growing options and access to end-use markets. Both Montana facilities are operated by Stricks Ag, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Redwood.

“We are thrilled to add Stanford to the Stricks Ag family of processing plants,” said Mike Kincaid, Redwood president. “The increased capacity allows us to continue meeting our customers’ ever-growing ingredient needs. Additionally, we look forward to partnering with local farmers to help them confidently diversify their growing programs and consistently incorporate these very important pulse crops into their rotation. We provide access to markets that will ensure those sustainable practices benefit the farmer’s bottom line as well as the land.”

This facility is instrumental in Redwood’s regenerative farming initiatives it is currently developing with some of its end-use food customers.

“Soil health initiatives continue to be a focal point of what end-use customers and CPG brands are requesting,” said Mark Obrist, Redwood Specialty’s Managing Director. “The Stanford facility provides Redwood with the ability to segregate product, process high quality, Montana-grown raw materials, and identity-preserve the finished goods with full traceability to our growers’ farms and fields through Redwood’s regenerative ag program and food safety protocols. This is a major area of focus for Redwood and its growing partners going forward.”

The Redwood Group, LLC is an employee-owned diversified supply chain and ingredient company based in Mission, KS. For over a decade, Redwood has offered customised supply chain solutions for food and feed markets around the world. Its Specialty Division, Redwood Specialty, has a deep expertise and leadership position in pulse crop distribution and has earned the trust of many of the largest food and pet food companies in North America by offering innovative supply solutions and providing world-class service, quality assurance, logistics support and R&D capabilities.

Redwood Specialty is a leading ingredient supplier

Agro chems – Chemicals, Agrotech, Company News, World

Corteva to receive exclusive rights to further develop and commercialise Lavie Bio’s lead product candidates for fruit rot and powdery mildew fungicide biologicals

Lavie Bio Ltd., a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. and a leading ag-biologicals company that develops microbiome-based, computational-driven bio-stimulant and bio-pesticide novel products, announced a licensing agreement with Corteva, a leading ag innovation company. The agreement grants Corteva exclusive rights to further develop and commercialise the lead bio-fungicide product candidates targeting fruit rots and powdery mildew, which were discovered and developed by Lavie Bio. The agreement comes after two years of independent field validation conducted by both companies.

Fruit rots and powdery mildew, two destructive diseases affecting vineyards, fruits, and vegetables, have resulted in annual losses estimated at billions of dollars globally. Fruit rot pathogens, such as Botrytis, can cause damage upon contact with infected plant material. Meanwhile, powdery mildew spreads swiftly between plants via wind-dispersed spores.

The agreement is part of Lavie Bio’s strategy to cooperate with the world’s leading companies to allow the products it develops to reach farmers worldwide and Corteva, with its proven agbiological capabilities, can leverage Lavie Bio’s product candidates toward commercial success. This collaboration demonstrates both companies’ commitment to providing farmers with environmentally friendly, sustainable tools with proven effectiveness.

“Our licensing agreement solidifies the collaboration between both companies, leveraging Corteva’s impressive scale-up capabilities and market leadership, in conjunction with Lavie Bio’s distinctive discovery expertise powered by Evogene’s MicroBoost AI tech-engine and comprehensive product development capabilities,” said Amit Noam, CEO of Lavie Bio. “This agreement not only highlights Lavie Bio’s technological capabilities but also enables us to swiftly introduce groundbreaking ag-biological solutions that benefit farmers, consumers, and the environment.”

“When you have a world-class R&D program, as we do at Corteva Agriscience, it allows you to move fast and bring on new opportunities that will help farmers meet the demands of an ever-changing food system,” said Sam Eathington, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Digital Officer, Corteva Agriscience. “This agreement gives us yet another avenue to provide better solutions to farmers now, and in the future.”

Corteva to receive exclusive rights to further

Agrotech, Company News, India, Machinery - Pre-harvesting, R&D

The company’s New Holland and Case IH agriculture brands have taken notable strides in introducing comprehensive training programs targeting both farmers and equipment operators across India

CNH Industrial, a global leader in agricultural and construction equipment, has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritise skill development and education as key drivers for sustainable growth on Youth Skills Day.

Kavita Sah, CSR Lead at CNH Industrial, stated, “Our commitment lies in driving productivity, innovation, and sustainability across industries through our skills development initiatives. By empowering individuals and communities with training and education, we positively impact both industry and society as a whole. In addition to providing training, we actively collaborate with dealers, industry players, and suppliers to facilitate employment opportunities. Our initiatives have already impacted over 15,000 families in India, and we remain dedicated to furthering the development of rural India through our existing and upcoming endeavours.”

Recently, the company’s New Holland and Case IH agriculture brands have taken notable strides in introducing comprehensive training programs targeting both farmers and equipment operators across India. New Holland Agriculture has launched an innovative initiative that aims to equip individuals with the essential skills and technical expertise necessary for mechanized farming practices. Similarly, Case IH introduced the ‘Unnat Kaushal-Sugarcane Harvester Operator Training’ program which is designed specifically for operators working in sugarcane harvesting across the country.

CASE Construction Equipment recently marked the first anniversary of its Hunar initiative, at the Skill Development Centre in Pithampur. ‘Hunar’ focuses on providing comprehensive training in loader backhoe operation and helps operators find jobs in the industry. The company has a modern, fully equipped Service Training Centre at its Pithampur plant where the After Market Sales (AMS) team also delivers training to dealer staff. In addition, CASE introduced the LEAD initiative earlier this year, which aims to foster entrepreneurship among 30,000 rural young people from across India. The project focuses on subsidiary income generation avenues in the agriculture and infrastructure sectors through awareness and training programs.

The company’s financial services division, CNH Industrial Capital, has also trained farmers in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on Financial Literacy, Farm Mechanisation, Biomass Management, and State Agricultural Subsidies.

The company’s New Holland and Case IH

Agro chems – Chemicals, Agro chems – Pesticides, Company News, India

Argyle is a cost-effective solution that promotes sustainable farming practices.

UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions (SAS), an integrated AgTech platform of UPL Ltd. has announced the launch of the new insecticide Argyle, a cost-effective, sustainable, and innovative solution, specifically designed for soybean and cotton crops.

Argyle combines Acetamiprid 25 per cent and Bifenthrin 25 per cent and Wettable Granules (WG), utilizing an eco-friendly WG formulation that rapidly dissolves in water, optimizing canopy coverage and efficacy. With lower dosage requirements per acre, Argyle is a cost-effective solution that promotes sustainable farming practices. The WG formulation ensures easy handling and eliminates the risk of spillage, drift, or dust formation during the application, resulting in cleaner air and soil health. It is safe for the environment and applicators, distinguishing it from other cost-competitive solutions.

This environmentally friendly product provides effective control over a wide range of pest categories, including whitefly, aphids, jassids, semi looper, and girdle beetles. The dual mode of action of Argyle helps in preventing pest resistance, ensuring long-term sustainability in pest management practices, and minimizing the need for additional applications.

Argyle is a cost-effective solution that promotes

AgroPolicy, India, R&D, Trade

Tomar was addressing 5th Foundation and Technology Day of Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) celebrated its 95th Foundation Day at National Agriculture Science Complex, Pusa, New Delhi.

 Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and President of ICAR Society was the Chief Guest of the program. Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry – Dairying and Kailash Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare also graced the occasion.

Tomar appreciated the historic journey of ICAR and its overall achievements during the last 94 years. He exhorted that India is a surplus nation in terms of food grains and providing food to 80 crore people in the country. Agricultural products from India are being preferred globally and millets are getting significance in the International Year of Millets, he added. This is happening because of the sincere efforts of farmers and scientists. The Minister said exports earned from agricultural and horticultural products have crossed $50 billion dollar. He informed that Government is emphasising organic farming and natural farming and a separate mission has been initiated with a budget provision of Rs.1500 crore for the promotion of eco-friendly agriculture. Further, he lauded the scientists and farmers for their great service to the nation in making the country not only self-sufficient in many commodities but also becoming an exporter of food items.

Rupala acclaimed ICAR for several remarkable achievements which have revolutionised the dairy and fisheries sector. He further mentioned that the time has come to earn carbon credits from agriculture which can be explored for additional income. He also inaugurated an exhibition showcasing innovative technologies developed by 113 ICAR research institutes.

Dr Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) and Director General (ICAR) said that unprecedented growth in the agriculture sector has been recorded. He emphasised that India is not only self-sufficient in the production of food grains but is also exporting agriculture and agricultural products in large quantities.  In his presentation, he highlighted the achievement made by ICAR such as the development of 346 varieties of food grains, 99 varieties of horticulture crops, mapping of efficient cropping system zones, fertigation schedule for 24 crops, 28 new equipment and machinery, coronavirus and lumpy disease vaccines, new diagnostics, the breeding protocol of new fish breeds, conduction of 47088 on-farm trials and 2.99 lakh front line demonstration on new technologies. He also mentioned that 58 patents and 711 technology licencing agreements were signed by agriculture scientists from different industries.

Tomar was addressing 5th Foundation and Technology

AgroPolicy, Floriculture, India

Over 3,000 farmers across the state, covering 500 hectares of waste land, have been supported through Aroma mission.

Meghalaya’s Aroma Mission has emerged as a resounding success in the realm of aromatic plants, spearheaded by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya. Since its launch in 2019, this flagship initiative has been instrumental in transforming aromatic plants into valuable products while promoting sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices, with the ultimate goal of doubling farmers’ income and enhancing their livelihoods.

The Meghalaya Aroma Mission has played a pivotal role in promoting aromatic plant cultivation in the state and has achieved significant milestones. Over 3,000 farmers across the state, covering 500 hectares of waste land, have been supported through this mission. Ten essential aromatic plants, well-suited to the agro-climatic conditions in Meghalaya, have been cultivated, and the mission plans to expand the area under aromatic plantations to 1,000 hectares. Wintergreen, lavender, damask rose, and wild marigold, classified as High-Value Crops, have been given priority under the mission.

The Aroma Mission has achieved a production output of 4 metric tons, significantly contributing to the state’s aromatic plant industry. As a result of this initiative, 3,000 farmers have directly benefited, improving their livelihoods and income opportunities.

The Aroma Mission operates thirteen essential oil distillation units in collaboration with women entrepreneurs. These units propagate various plants such as Citronella, Lemon Grass, Turmeric, Vetiver, Winter Green, Geranium, and more. Notably, these grasses thrive even in severely degraded lands where other crops struggle to grow. Moreover, their thick fibrous root system contributes to recharging groundwater and springs, and they are also proved to be an efficient soil binder and preventing soil erosion making them ecologically valuable.

Wholeheartedly supporting this initiative, the Chief Minister assured the farmers involved in aromatic plant cultivation of the government’s unwavering assistance to scale up their enterprises. He encouraged them to share their future plans to ensure the long-term success of this business, benefiting both the farmers and the state economically.

To bolster the capabilities of the Byrwa unit, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced additional financial aid from the government for the purchase of machinery. Furthermore, the cultivators are exploring the possibilities of extracting oil for perfume production, expanding their product range.

To ensure the production of value-added products like aromatic and essential oils, the Aroma Mission intends to establish more distillation facilities. The goal is to provide at least one field distillation unit for every 10 hectares of these crops.

As part of this effort, 130 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have been formed, empowering farmers and fostering collective efforts in the cultivation and marketing of aromatic plants. Additionally, cooperative societies have been established to facilitate collaboration and resource-sharing among farmers engaged in aromatic plant cultivation. Moreover, the creation of farmer groups has encouraged peer learning, knowledge sharing, and collective initiatives for sustainable agriculture.

Over 3,000 farmers across the state, covering

Agrotech, Biostimulants, Company News, Europe

For setting the stage to shape rapid growth of the global biologicals market.

Syngenta announced that Syngenta Biologicals bringing together Valagro – the pioneer in biostimulants and specialty nutrients it acquired in 2020 – with its in-house biologicals business, setting the stage to shape rapid growth of the global biologicals market.

Syngenta Biologicals brings together Syngenta’s global reach and innovation strengths with Valagro’s proprietary technology platform and team of trusted technical and commercial advisors. Since the acquisition, both companies have worked closely to build a joint foundation in science-based innovation, extensively sharing knowledge and leveraging capabilities crucial for a world-leading biologicals business.

“Establishing the Syngenta Biologicals brand marks an exciting milestone in the evolution of our business, giving us a single identity and formalizing our one-team approach in the market. Syngenta Biologicals stands for industry-leading technologies, unparalleled research expertise, and global commercial capabilities, energized by the entrepreneurial spirit and culture Valagro has always been reputed for,” said Corey Huck, Global Head of Syngenta Biologicals.

“This move reinforces our strategy of providing farmers with more complementary product and technology choices, and underpins our determination to be the collaborator of choice, and to make agriculture more sustainable,” he added.

Backed by its best-in-class R&D pipeline and commercial capabilities, six production sites globally and more than 1,100 employees, Syngenta Biologicals is well-positioned to leverage its deep understanding of farmers’ needs to deliver exciting innovations in this field.

Syngenta Biological’s expanding portfolio already includes TAEGRO®, a biofungicide against a wide range of major soilborne and foliar diseases; MEGAFOL®, a biostimulant that helps crops manage stress, and VIXERAN®, a foliar-applied biofertilizer.

In addition to accelerating its biologicals research, Syngenta Biologicals is also actively forging collaborations aimed at rapidly expanding its offers of biologicals with wide range of applications including foliar, seed treatments, combinations with fertilizers as well as non-agricultural uses.

For setting the stage to shape rapid

Agrotech, Company News, India, Inputs, Start ups, Sustainability

The multi-year partnership enables DeHaat to exclusively manage the distribution & sales of six unique formulations patented by GBI and Aussan Labs.

DeHaat, India’s largest full stack AgriTech platform, today announced its strategic partnership with two unique global biological agri-input innovations – GBI (Global BioAg Innovations) and Aussan Laboratories, giving a shot in the arm to the company’s continuous endeavor in offering sustainable solutions to Indian farmers. DeHaat, with existing tie-ups with over 250 agri companies offering a wide range of 3000+ agri input SKUs has extended its outreach to global IPs for the first time.

The multi-year partnership enables DeHaat to exclusively manage the distribution & sales of six unique formulations patented by GBI and Aussan Labs through its exclusive network of 12,000 DeHaat franchise Centers spanning 110,000 villages across 12 Indian states, offering last mile access to over 2 million Indian farmers.

The association is aimed at empowering farmers with the right products & information to combat the changing climatic conditions and establish sustainable agricultural practices. DeHaat aims to facilitate these cutting-edge products that are designed to improve soil health and fortify crops against the adverse effects of climate change. DeHaat has so far partnered with 4 such global innovations, offering access to its large farmers & last mile network and is hoping to extend this success to bring many more global agri solutions to Indian soil.

Speaking about the association, Amrendra Singh, Co-founder, said, “We are thrilled to partner with GBI and Aussan Labs, two of the highly innovative biological & hence environment friendly solutions. This collaboration aims to empower our farmers to adapt to sustainable practices & adopt climate resilient farming. As a ‘Farmers First’ organization, our mission remains to revolutionize the Indian agricultural ecosystem and deliver environment friendly products to our farmers. We are committed towards creating a sustainable future, empowering farmers with latest advancements, improving resource efficiency, and truly making a difference in their lives”.

Roger Tripathi, CEO, GBI, added, “We are keenly looking forward to working with DeHaat and its enormous reach in taking the efficacious GBI products to Indian farmers to make Indian agriculture more sustainable. We will focus on soil health and plant health linkages. Dehaat and GBI share the same passion.”

Sandeep Jayaswal, CEO, Aussan India, said “Our passion is to remove toxic chemicals from the agriculture industry and the food chain in general, as well as to give back to the planet by repairing damaged farm soils by working with nature and not against her. We are super exited to distribute CropBioLife, our Flagship innovation, through DeHaat’s massive network in India. This will enable higher ROI for Indian farmers in an eco-friendly & sustainable manner.”

It is worth noting that Aussan Labs’ flagship product ‘CropBioLife’, which was developed in 2004 after 6 years of development & 100+ trials conducted across the globe of a variety of crops is today certified organic in geographies like US, Canada, Australia & New Zealand, is available in 15 countries and has 6 patents issued or pending against its name. With the association, this innovative product will now be available in India exclusively through the DeHaat network.

The multi-year partnership enables DeHaat to exclusively

Agro chems – Chemicals, Company News, Finance, India, Inputs

Company records Profit after tax (after exceptional items) of Rs 63 Crores in Q1 FY24 as compared to Rs 67 Crore of previous year.

Rallis India Limited, a TATA Enterprise and a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

The Company recorded revenue of Rs 782 crores for the quarter ending June 30, 2023 vs Rs 863 Cr over PY. Profit before tax (before exceptional items) was at Rs 85 Crore as compared to PY of Rs 91 Crore and the Profit after tax (after exceptional items) was Rs 63 Crores, as compared to Rs 67 Crore of PY. During the quarter Company repaid Rs 25 Crore of working capital loan.

Announcing the results, Sanjiv Lal, Managing Director & CEO, Rallis India, said, “Crop Care Business has been affected by high market inventories, steep price drops and delayed onset of monsoon. Although our revenues for Q1 FY24 were lower at Rs 782 Crores vis-a-vis Rs 863 Cr of Q1 FY23, margins were largely maintained through better product mix and dynamic pricing actions. On the capex front, we are happy to announce that product trials on MPP commenced towards the end of Q1.

We remain cautious about the international market demand recovery during the second half of the year once the inventory situation gradually eases out. Sentiments for the domestic market are positive with the recent uptick in monsoons. We are also closely monitoring the impact of imminent El Nino conditions on the Indian market and farmers.

Notwithstanding the near-term challenges, the company’s long-term strategy remains unchanged, focused on increasing manufacturing capacities, product portfolio expansion and widening market reach”.

Company records Profit after tax (after exceptional

Company News, India, Machinery - Pre-harvesting

Balwaan Krishi has manufactured ISI Certified equipment ensuring that the product confirms the Indian standards mentioned by Indian Standard Institute

Balwaan Krishi leading innovator in agricultural technology is thrilled to announce the launch of its ISI-certified latest range of Agricultural machinery that would be available in PAN India. This equipment like Balwaan Water Pump, Brush cutter backpack and side pack, Portable sprayer and Knapsack prayer is set to revolutionise the agricultural industry by providing farmers with unprecedented capabilities to optimize crop yield, promote sustainable farming practices, and boost overall agricultural efficiency.

Balwaan Krishi has manufactured ISI Certified equipment ensuring that the product confirms the Indian standards mentioned by Indian Standard Institute. This innovation is a result of extensive research and development, combining state-of-the-art technology with deep industry expertise. This innovative product aims to address the challenges faced by farmers and enable them to achieve superior results while minimising environmental impact.


Commenting on the launch, Rohit Bajaj Co-founder stated, “We are proud to introduce our ISI-marked agricultural products, signifying adherence to stringent quality standards and offering numerous benefits to farmers. These products ensure performance, durability, and safety, leading to improved crop yield and overall farm productivity. Manufactured with cutting-edge technologies and innovative features, they are designed specifically for the agricultural environment. We prioritise ease of use, making them user-friendly and accessible. By incorporating advanced technologies and innovation, we empower farmers to achieve sustainable and efficient farming practices. Our precision irrigation and nutrient management enable resource efficiency and minimise waste, while AI and photo recognition detect pests and diseases early, reducing crop damage and pesticide consumption. Data-driven insights optimise cultivation operations, increasing productivity and crop yields. With a focus on resource efficiency, chemical reduction, and environmental sustainability, we promote environmentally responsible agriculture. These revolutionary products will have a significant impact on the agricultural industry, driving productivity, profitability, and sustainability.”

The company has partnered with BigHaat, Moglix, IndustryBuying, Freshokarts, Tractor Junction, Mahindra & Mahindra and others to expand its reach and offer a comprehensive range of products.

Balwaan Krishi has manufactured ISI Certified equipment ensuring

Agrotech, Award, IT, World

GIS Technology Provider Esri recognises the system for innovative use of mapping and analytics technology

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations’ Data in Emergencies Information System (DIEM) has been awarded a global prize for special achievement in using geographic information system (GIS) technology by the Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri), the world’s largest provider of support to geographical information systems.

The FAO DIEM team received the Global Humanitarian Sector Prize for its innovative use of mapping and analytics technology at Esri’s Annual User Conference in San Diego (United States).

Since its launch, during the first wave of the COVID-19 global pandemic in 2020, DIEM has made it easier for decision-makers to assess the acute food insecurity of agricultural households and analyse the key drivers when such shocks occur.

Driven by regularly collected primary data, combined with geospatial data, DIEM is a groundbreaking tool in terms of its size, sophistication, quality and speed. This is the first time that data focusing on agricultural livelihoods in food crisis contexts are being collected on this scale and frequency.

“This award is an important recognition of FAO’s efforts in advancing the use of innovative tools to improve our understanding of the impact of shocks on agricultural livelihoods,” said Rein Paulsen, Director of the FAO Office of Emergencies and Resilience. “The DIEM work has great value as it provides insights into complex emergency situations. This allows FAO and partners to improve actions taken in anticipation of and in response to crises affecting millions of farmers and pastoralists worldwide.”

“Users across all industries continue to show the groundbreaking possibilities of what GIS can help them accomplish,” said Jack Dangermond, Esri founder and President. “I am honoured to recognize all the organizations for the many ways they are taking a geographic approach toward meeting some of the most pressing challenges our world faces today.”

Through the DIEM initiative, regular household surveys are conducted in more than 25 of the world’s most food-insecure countries and each year approximately 150 000 rural households are contacted per year, representing the status, difficulties and needs of more than 650 million people.

GIS Technology Provider Esri recognises the system

Agrotech, Company News, Industry Reports / Analysis, IT, World

GIS is used in agriculture to map, organise and analyse field data and remotely monitor crops

According to a new market research report titled, ‘Geographic Information Systems Market in Agriculture by Offering, Application (Soil & Agricultural Mapping, Crop Monitoring, Yield Prediction, Livestock Monitoring), Sub-sector (Crop Farming, Forestry, Livestock) – Global Forecast to 2030,’ the geographic information systems market in agriculture is projected to reach $4.6 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 12.9 per cent during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030.

Geographic Information System (GIS) is software used to visualise geographic data and spatial analysis to make informed decisions. GIS is used in agriculture to map, organise and analyse field data and remotely monitor crops. The GIS data helps to spot trends & patterns, implement change detection, assess damage, and improve production. The data is used across various agricultural sub-sections, including crop farming, livestock, fishery, and forestry.

Precision farming heavily relies on GIS to collect and analyse field data to make an informed decision. It offers various data management benefits, such as increasing production, reducing input costs, and managing farmland efficiently. Also, GIS is used to collect data regarding water availability, soil conditions, irrigation control, weather monitoring, crop monitoring, yield prediction, and livestock management. The increasing need for precision farming to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve food quality are the major factors for the growth of GIS in agriculture.

In this market study, all recent dynamics associated with geographic information systems in agriculture were thoroughly analysed to precisely estimate the future of the geographic information systems market in agriculture. This study also includes profiling key geographic information systems in agriculture stakeholders and segmenting them based on their market standings.

GIS is used in agriculture to map,

Company News, Sustainability, World

Company Named Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

Corteva Agriscience has earned a top score on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and is recognised as a ‘Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.’

The DEI is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps Fortune 1000 and other large U.S.-based companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality. It is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest disability rights organisation, and Disability: IN, the global business disability inclusion network, to collectively advance the inclusion of people with disabilities.

“We are thrilled to be acknowledged as a top-scoring company for disability inclusion. This recognition underscores our commitment to building an inclusive culture of belonging, where employees feel valued for their unique qualities and contributions. We look forward to learning from and leveraging the survey findings to continue advancing our disability inclusion efforts,” said Audrey Grimm, Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer, Corteva Agriscience.

Company Named Best Place to Work for