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AgroPolicy, Agrotech

Marut drones will generate economic and employment opportunities in districts in Maharashtra state.

With farmer’s welfare at priority, the Govt. of Maharashtra and Hyderabad based Marut Drones in collaboration introduced Marut’s AG365 drones to farmers of the Buldhana district. Eknath Shinde, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, personally interacted with the beneficiaries and encouraged them to spread awareness about the use of drones in farming, this is a positive step towards promoting technological advancements in agriculture.

Marut’s AG365S drone, with its highly reliable safety features like collision detection and avoidance system and safe return to launch, has already become a point of attraction for farmers being the first and only drone in Buldhana under the SMAM (Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization) scheme. This could potentially lead to improved agricultural practices, increased productivity, and enhanced crop management for the farmers in Buldhana, reducing the cost of production and increasing the profitability.

The SMAM scheme, which aims to promote and strengthen agricultural mechanization, is a crucial initiative for modernizing agriculture across India. The fact that it will be implemented in all Indian states highlights the government’s commitment to supporting farmers and enhancing agricultural practices nationwide.

By showcasing Marut’s multi-utility AG365S drone to farmers as part of this scheme, the Maharashtra agriculture department is playing a key role in educating and training farmers on the benefits and applications of drone technology in agriculture. This can lead to more efficient and sustainable farming practices, ultimately benefiting the farming community and the agricultural sector.

On this occasion, Prem Kumar Vislawath, CEO of Marut Drones said, “Marut’s technology is reaching remote districts to resolve the crisis afflicting the farmer’s community. We are extremely thankful to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for encouraging drone adoption to farmers of Buldhana. With Marut’s AG365 drone, the farming practices will be revolutionized, AG-365 is designed and developed for Indian conditions and can be used for multiple purposes giving a higher return on investment to the farmers. Marut drones will generate economic and employment opportunities in districts, the drones are safe to operate and have flying endurance of 22 minutes. With govt support and partnerships with agriculture departments, we will ensure that Marut’s technology reaches across villages and towns.”

Marut drones will generate economic and employment

Agrotech, Company News, R&D, World

Dole incorporates Pelican Spray to advance smart farming and sustainability goals

Pyka, maker of autonomous electric aircraft for crop protection and cargo transport announces the successful completion of the first trial phase with Pyka’s Pelican Spray aircraft.

Upon receiving delivery of the aircraft in late 2022 in Dole Fresh Fruit’s operation in Honduras, combined personnel from both companies began flight operations and spray efficacy testing at Dole’s Isletas Farm. Pyka’s autonomous electric aircraft performed with excellence, demonstrating ease of operation and effective crop protection.

As a next step, the use of Pelican Spray will be extended to larger areas of Dole’s banana plantations and supplement Dole’s existing fleet of agricultural spray planes. Subsequently, the partners will expand the Pelican Spray service to additional operations in Latin America. This autonomous electric aviation technology is a tremendous opportunity to optimise spray operations, reduce chemical usage through greater spray precision, minimise environmental impact, and contribute to Dole’s sustainability goals.

“Dole is an internationally highly respected brand whose farming practices set industry standards for fruit and vegetable production across the globe,” says Volker Fabian, Chief Commercial Officer of Pyka. “With their commercial operations spanning multiple geographical locations, Dole will demonstrate the value of Pyka’s product on an even larger scale than we have seen to date.”

“We are excited to partner with Pyka in order to be on the forefront of technological advancement for the aerial application industry,” says Patricio Gutierrez Carvajal, Regional Director of Innovation, R&D at Dole Tropical Products. “This product addresses a market-wide need for a safer, cleaner, and more precise method of spraying crops by air. As a company, Pyka embodies the values of quality, innovation and environmental focus that align with Dole’s corporate mission.”

Dole incorporates Pelican Spray to advance smart

AgroPolicy, Foodgrains, India, Pulses

Centre issues advisory for mandatory stock disclosure of Masur (lentil) with immediate effect

The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India has issued an advisory for mandatory stock disclosure of Masur (lentil) with immediate effect. All the stakeholders should mandatorily disclose their Masur stock on the stock disclosure portal (https://fcainfoweb.nic.in/psp) managed by the department every Friday. Any undisclosed stock if found, will be considered as hoarding and suitable action under the EC Act would be initiated.

Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary of, the Department of Consumer Affairs, during the weekly price review meeting, instructed the department to broad-based the lentil buffer procurement. The objective is to procure available stocks at prices around the MSP. This came at a time when NAFED and NCCF had to suspend their tenders to purchase imported lentils due to exorbitantly high bids received from few suppliers amid hints of cartelisation.

Secretary, of Consumer Affairs, stated that at a time when lentil import flow increases from Canada and Tur imports from African countries, few players are trying to manipulate the market against the interest of the consumers and the Nation. The government is watching the developments very closely and will initiate stringent measures to get the stock released into the market so that the availability of all pulses at reasonable prices during the festival season is ensured.

He further added that judiciously balancing the interest of the farmers vis-à-vis the consumers is paramount and that the Department will not hesitate to initiate stern action against those trying to hurt the interest of Indian consumers and farmers in an unscrupulous manner.

Centre issues advisory for mandatory stock disclosure

Agro Universities, Agrotech, Company News, India

Partnership aims to accelerate the development, dissemination, and uptake of nutritionally enriched crops to benefit millions of people in the region.

The Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI) and HarvestPlus have embarked on an exciting collaboration aimed at increasing the adoption of nutrition and climate-smart agricultural technologies across the Asia-Pacific region. This partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing food and nutrition security, promoting sustainable agriculture, and building resilience in the face of emerging challenges. By collaborating, both organizations aim to accelerate the development, dissemination, and uptake of nutritionally enriched crops to benefit millions of people in the region.

“APAARI and HarvestPlus have signed a Partnership Statement to collaborate on agri-food systems transformation with special reference to enhancing the role of biofortification in crops for achieving nutrition security in the Asia-Pacific region”, said Dr Ravi Khetarpal, Executive Secretary of APAARI.

Arun Baral, CEO, HarvestPlus said, “Across the Asia-Pacific region, there is an opportunity to accelerate nutrition security by integrating nutrient-enriched staple food crops into food systems. We are delighted to work together with APAARI to enhance agricultural research across the region and improve equitable access to nutritious crops for smallholder farmers.”.

This collaborative effort between APAARI and HarvestPlus holds great promise in advancing agricultural technologies and practices, improving nutrition, and building more resilient and sustainable food systems for the Asia-Pacific region. As they work hand in hand, both organizations are dedicated to making a lasting impact and positively transforming the lives of millions.

Partnership aims to accelerate the development, dissemination,

AgroPolicy, Foodgrains, SAARC

The Embassy of India in Kathmandu collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Nepal to commemorate the International Year of Millet 2023

Beduram Bhushal Agriculture and Livestock Minister of Nepal expressed the country’s readiness to work with India in promoting millet as a staple food due to its high nutritional value.

During an event, Bhushal praised India for their leadership in the millet campaign and the renaming of the grains as ‘Shree Anna’, meaning auspicious grains.

Bhushal highlighted the high nutritional value of millet and its potential as a staple food for promoting health benefits.

The minister emphasised Nepal’s willingness to collaborate with New Delhi in promoting the consumption of millet, a campaign launched by the United Nations at India’s initiative.

In 2021, India proposed to the United Nations to declare 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYOM). The proposal gained support from 72 countries, and the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets.

The Embassy of India in Kathmandu collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Nepal to commemorate the International Year of Millet 2023.

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Shrivastava highlighted the significance of India-Nepal cooperation in agriculture, specifically regarding millet production and market exploration.

The Embassy of India in Kathmandu collaborated

Acquaculture, Agrotech, Live Stock, Taiwan

This innovative approach bolsters yields and revenues while conserving water resources through the recycling of up to 90 per cent of the aquaculture water

According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the quantity of captive-bred shrimp has officially surpassed wild-caught shrimp since 2007, fostering a colossal industry with an annual production value exceeding $10 million. While the global demand for shrimp products is substantial, the aquaculture sector grapples with environmental challenges, including diseases and elevated mortality rates resulting from erratic climate patterns.

Situated within the subtropical region, there are substantial climatic variations in Taiwan throughout its four seasons. Furthermore, the impact of extreme weather events has critically impacted the traditional shrimp farming sector in the coastal regions. Excessive rainfall has resulted in devastating losses. Moreover, diverse regional conditions, including water and soil quality, present challenges to the standardisation of shrimp farming practices.


Kazuo Aquaculture, Ltd. has constructed an inland greenhouse recirculating aquaculture system (RAS), fortifying risk management within the farm environment. This innovative approach also bolsters yields and revenues while conserving water resources through the recycling of up to 90 per cent of the aquaculture water. Evaporation losses are offset through rainwater, with salinity adjustments achieved through salt supplementation. Given that the upfront costs exceed those of traditional earthen ponds, this approach has found limited adoption in Taiwan. Acknowledging this, Charlie Hsu, the company’s general manager, concedes that the expenses of establishing a comprehensive greenhouse RAS are significantly higher. However, successful high-yield aquaculture should lead to satisfactory returns on investment. As experience accumulates and technology matures, the expenses for constructing similar indoor aquaculture ponds are expected to decrease, coupled with improvements in pond quality.


Despite the initial higher costs, this innovative technology proves highly effective in curbing the transmission of diseases through waterbirds and mitigating the impacts of severe weather events. According to Hsu, “Since the inception of the farm, we have placed paramount importance on both biological control and water purity. Our approach involves nurturing shrimp within specialized greenhouses equipped with a recirculating aquaculture system. This necessitates the construction of greenhouses in various sizes for precise environmental controls. Furthermore, shrimplets are sterilised and examined before they are allowed entry into the farm, avoiding the intrusion of any pathogens.”

Moreover, an Internet of Things (IoT) network has been established to provide real-time monitoring of water quality through a mobile phone application. These parameters include temperature, pH levels, and dissolved oxygen content. This technological innovation has enhanced farmers’ decision-making, reduced labour requirements and elevated survival rates of shrimplets to approximately 90 per cent. This technology also enables year-round farming, accommodating diverse seasons and species, including vannamei schrimp, kurumaprawns, and groupers. Kazuo Aquaculture’s exceptional sapphire tiger prawns are cultivated without the use of pharmaceutical interventions, offering sweet and succulent meat. Adorned with a captivating translucent blue hue, these shrimp are suitable for raw consumption and versatile for various culinary delights.

This innovative approach bolsters yields and revenues while conserving

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

PIP, the industrial park arm of Arete Group, has emerged as an ultimate destination for establishing Chemicals industries such as Agrochemicals, pesticides, speciality chemicals, inorganic chemicals

Arete Group, a Gujarat-based leading business conglomerate and Industrial park developer has onboarded Gharda Chemicals Limited, a prominent player in the chemical manufacturing industry, by selling 38 acres of prime industrial land at its Industrial Park project PIP (Payal Industrial Park) in Dahej, Gujarat. With a total investment commitment of INR 600 crores, Gharda Chemicals Limited is set to establish a cutting-edge manufacturing facility at this site.

PIP, the industrial park arm of Arete Group, has emerged as an ultimate destination for establishing Chemicals industries such as Agrochemicals, pesticides, specialty chemicals, inorganic chemicals, dyes & pigments chlor-alkali and other such chemical industries today in India.

Situated in Dahej, Gujarat, PIP spans an expansive area of 3,500 acres dedicated to large-scale industrial development, logistics parks, and utilities. Developed within the Gujarat PCPIR (Petroleum, Chemicals, and Petrochemicals Investment Region) as declared by the Government of India under the PCPIR Policy 2007, PIP is strategically surrounded by fast-growing industrial projects within Gujarat PCPIR. The park has received government approval and boasts world-class infrastructure facilities.

With plans of establishing a greenfield project at PIP Gharda Chemicals Limited gains access to, proximity to essential vendors, and the opportunity to be a part of a thriving industrial cluster. By situating itself within an ideal hub for water-intensive and chemical-related industries, Gharda Chemicals Limited secures a significant competitive edge in the Indian market.

“We are excited to welcome Gharda Chemicals Limited to PIP,” said Siraj Saiyed, Director of Arete Group. “On-boarding Gharda Chemicals Limited into our Park reflects our commitment to providing world-class infrastructure and enabling a conducive ecosystem for businesses to excel. We believe that Gharda Chemicals’ presence will not only benefit their operations but also contribute to the overall industrial growth in the region.” He further added.

The upcoming chemical manufacturing facility at PIP will specialise in the production of API and agrochemicals-based formulations, further reinforcing Gharda Chemicals Limited’s commitment to delivering high-quality chemical products. The partnership marks a significant milestone in the development of the Agrochemical industry in Gujarat. Both parties anticipate a fruitful collaboration that will contribute to the growth and prosperity of the sector.

PIP, the industrial park arm of Arete

Agrotech, Company News, India, Machinery – Post-harvesting

Bühler India will begin producing a wider variety of core product portfolios for the grain milling, food, feed, and advanced materials industries

Swiss technology group Bühler celebrates the 30th anniversary of establishing its business in India and announces the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in the country. In the coming months, Bühler India will begin producing a wider variety of core product portfolios for the grain milling, food, feed, and advanced materials industries, addressing the demands of a flourishing domestic market and customers abroad.

The decision to expand investments in the country is another milestone in Bühler Group’s long and fruitful relationship with India. It is a journey that started 30 years ago when Bühler India was founded in Bengaluru in the presence of the then-Swiss Ambassador to India and Bühler’s then-CFO, Philipp Müller. Over this time, Bühler India has become one of Bühler Group’s leading global technology centres with manufacturing infrastructure, research and development teams, application centres and training facilities. Bühler India, which employs 600 people today, manufactures high-quality grain and food processing equipment for customers across the country and abroad. In future, it will further expand its core product portfolio for the feed and advanced materials industries. Bühler India’s business has been growing by more than 10 per cent over the past three years.

In August 2022, Bühler India took a major step in expanding its local production by manufacturing Sortex colour sorters. This move enables the grains and food industries in the country to have easy access to this key technology, which contributes to food quality and safety. The company also provides retrofitting and refurbishing services for existing Sortex machines.

Bühler is taking its business in India to the next level by expanding the range of products it manufactures to include equipment for the country’s growing milling industry. The company has already started the production of its Square Plansifter Areniter MPAV, a key component in the flour production process that sifts and sorts grist and flour in wheat, rye, maize, and durum mills. Other core machines such as purifiers and roller mills are also in the pipeline and scheduled to be available to customers in 2024. Bühler India will continue to expand its core product portfolios going forward to include the feed and advanced materials industries.

With this plan, Bühler India aims to strengthen its position as a leading provider of state-of-the-art solutions for the grain milling industry. Currently, Bühler India’s 32,000 square meter premises in Bengaluru comprise the company’s headquarters, a manufacturing hub, and an Application & Training Center (ATC) which covers multiple industrial applications. The ATC provides a platform for customers to conduct product and equipment trials, optimise processes, and conduct training across all operational levels – for mill proprietors, managers, and operators.

“With these new solutions produced in India, customers will benefit in multiple ways: shorter delivery times, increased supply chain efficiency, and an improved CO2e footprint for their equipment,” says Johannes Wick, CEO of Grains & Food at Bühler Group.

Prashant Gokhale, Managing Director, Bühler India, says: “We are celebrating the 30th anniversary of Bühler India with a strong business case. We plan to invest about CHF 21 million (INR 200 crores) over the next 2 to 3 years to support the success of our customers in the region and overseas. It will accelerate new business opportunities and create new jobs, while contributing solutions to address global challenges such as food security and food safety. This investment is not only about growth; it is about combining Bühler’s state-of-the-art technologies with local expertise to offer the most sustainable processes and solutions to our customers.”

Bühler India will begin producing a wider

Acquaculture, AgroPolicy, India, Live Stock

Production of silver pomfret was 17, 235 tonnes in 2022, which declined by 8.45 per cent compared to 2017

Sudhir Mungantiwar the state minister of forests in Maharashtra, announced that the silver pomfret has been declared the ‘state fish’ of Maharashtra during a national conference on the Kisan Credit Card. This type of seafood is highly preferred by the coastal population of Maharashtra. The central fisheries minister, Parshottam Rupala, was present during the announcement. Mungantiwar stated that this decision will contribute to the conservation and growth of silver pomfret production in Maharashtra.

Fishermen in the state have recently expressed concern over the decline of silver pomfret due to mechanised fishing. The fish is being caught prematurely, leading to a drastic decrease in its quantity in coastal waters. Fishermen’s associations have called on the government to take action to protect the species. The decline in numbers has made it difficult to catch fully-grown silver pomfret which is known for its soft, buttery taste and popularity in Maharashtrian cuisine. The government’s decision is likely to safeguard the species and increase its catch in the state.

According to the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), production of silver pomfret was 17, 235 tonnes in 2022, which declined by 8.45 per cent compared to 2017.

Pomfret was once abundant along the coasts of Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Raigad, Thane, and Palghar districts. It can also be found in coastal areas of Satpati, Jhai, Surat, and Kutch. Establishment of the Oil production project ‘Mumbai High’, leading to the invasion of the fish’s marine habitat. Unfortunately, there has been a consistent decrease in pomfret production since the 1980s. The state government recognised the significance of this fish species and even issued postage stamps to commemorate it.

Production of silver pomfret was 17, 235

Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Transportation

Thai shipping line Regional Container Lines (RCL) has decided to enhance its service and connect major ports in Southeast Asia, India and Gulf countries

India’s maritime connectivity is set to receive a significant boost, as the Thai shipping line Regional Container Lines (RCL) has decided to enhance its service and connect major ports in Southeast Asia, India, and Gulf countries. The RCL route will now include Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Port, starting from Cai Mep Port in Vietnam with stops at Laem Chabang in Thailand, Port Klang in Malaysia, Nhava Sheva in Mumbai, Jebel Ali near Dubai, and Sohar in Oman, in addition to the Saudi port.

The service will be extended from the current 35-day period to a 42-day period.

Although RCL currently deploys one vessel in this cargo service, it is possible that more vessels could be added to this route in the future, according to an analyst.

The new shipping route will greatly benefit India as it seeks to strengthen its ties with Southeast Asian and Gulf nations. This route will connect India with both regions and help boost trade in the post-Covid era.

Towards the end of this year, the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) plans to launch a liner service that will connect Mundra and Nhava Sheva in India with Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Islamic Port. This move is likely to result in a significant increase in economic transactions between India and the Gulf nations.

Following the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and the UAE, New Delhi is now eager to proceed with the proposed free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries as soon as possible. Additionally, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are set to become members of the BRICS bloc next year. India is already working to enhance trade with these nations using its own currency, the rupee.

India has maritime borders with several countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. As a result, it is important for New Delhi to improve its maritime transport capabilities. Increasing cargo handling capacity by 300 per cent at ports by 2047 is a goal for India, and connecting with important hubs will help achieve this.

Thai shipping line Regional Container Lines (RCL)

Acquaculture, AgroPolicy, India

The seaweed park includes promotion of seaweed cultivation in 136 coastal fishing villages in 6 coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and will involve and engage manpower of 8821 people.

On the third day of the Sagar Parikrama Phase VIII, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Parshottam Rupala laid the Foundation Stone for the establishment of Multi-Purpose Seaweed Park in Tamil Nadu. Minister of State, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Dr. L. Murugan, former Minister in the Government of India, Pon Radhakrishnan, Joint Secretary (Fisheries), GoI, Neetu Kumari Prasad, Chief Executive, National Fisheries, Development Board (NFDB), Dr. L. N. Murthy, Commissioner of Fisheries, Government of Tamil Nadu, Dr. K. S. Palanisamy, Collector of Ramanathapuram District, Thiru B. Vishnu Chandran and other key dignitaries were also present on the occasion. This begins a new chapter and is seen as a key strategic initiative to boost the seaweed sector in India.

Rupala informed the objectives of Seaweed Park namely seaweed cultivation for creation of employment opportunity for the coastal fisher youth and fisherwomen, development of value-added seaweed products by encouraging private sector/entrepreneurs and support them in setting up seaweed processing units in the proposed seaweed park, development of seaweed seed bank in collaboration with research institutes, universities, private entrepreneurs and fisheries department, exploration of untapped seaweed potential in the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu through scientific and traditional seaweed farming and development of R&D centres for production of quality seaweed.

The seaweed park includes promotion of seaweed cultivation in 136 coastal fishing villages in 6 coastal districts of Tamil Nadu namely Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi. It will involve and engage manpower of 8821 people to promote their livelihoods, establishment of tissue culture labs and R&D facilities, shore-based infrastructure facilities (drying yard, warehouse etc.), skill development and capacity building, storage and marketing facility, processing and value addition facility etc. The seaweed park will also provide a single window support for the entrepreneurs, processors etc. to access information on schemes, licenses/approvals required, while also providing space to set up processing centres.

In addition to promoting seaweed cultivation, the park will also focus on the conservation of marine ecosystems and will house an aquarium highlighting various marine species that rely on seaweed for survival. It is expected to attract tourists, researchers, and entrepreneurs interested in the potential of seaweed as a sustainable resource while serve as platform to create employment opportunities for local communities and contribute to the economic growth of Tamil Nadu. Therefore, Multipurpose Seaweed Park stands not just as a testament to human ingenuity, but as a promise to safeguard the delicate balance of our planet’s ecosystems.

The seaweed park includes promotion of seaweed

Agrotech, E-commerce, Start ups

FarMart and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) are jointly redefining the food supply chain landscape by seamlessly connecting food value chains across the country.

FarMart, India’s fastest-growing intelligent food supply network, announced its recent launch onto ONDC, making it the first Food and Agri Tech company to do so. FarMart is utilizing the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) network to serve food manufacturing businesses in India with easy access to quality ingredients. Through this collaboration, FarMart and ONDC are jointly redefining the food supply chain landscape by seamlessly connecting food value chains across the country. forging seamless connections between food producers and manufacturers across the country.

The Food and Agri Tech company recently fulfilled a B2B bulk order of 5,000kg of flour on the network. FarMart currently has over 25 SKUs of processed products ranging from varieties of food grains, oilseeds, spices and pulses for food businesses. This collaboration will allow food businesses from all over the country to tap into FarMart’s wide network of 2 lakh+ village-level aggregators and 2,000+ processors.

Alekh Sanghera, Co-Founder and CEO of FarMart, commented on the momentous launch by saying, “FarMart mission is to make food value chains more resilient, reliable & rewarding for humanity. Being live on ONDC is a pivotal element of our distribution strategy as it enables us to seamlessly connect farming communities with food processors and eventually end consumers while ensuring traceability.”

“Being a board member at both FarMart and ONDC, this news gives me immense joy and pride. This collaboration provides improved access for farmers, small businesses, and consumers in the food supply chain which is the shared mission of both organizations. This is a big step towards digitization, traceability and efficiency of global food supply chains.”, shared Anjali Bansal, Founder and Managing Partner at Avaana Capital.

ONDC’s vision is to democratise digital commerce. Agriculture is one of the key focus areas for us, and after enabling FPOs to sell their produce to consumers across India, we are now working on enabling B2B (Bulk) transactions for agricultural commodities. I am happy to see Farmart joining the network, looking forward to more Agritech companies/agriculture commodity buyers to join network to enable e-procurement of Agriculture Commodities” T Koshy, MD & CEO, ONDC

FarMart and the Open Network for Digital

Agrotech, Company News, India, R&D, Seeds, Start ups

 This partnership aims to revolutionise seed research through advanced satellite surveillance and AI-powered technology.

 Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, announced its collaboration with Bioseed, a visionary player in the agriculture sector. This partnership ushers a new era in farm surveillance and data-driven decision-making with Arya.ag’s satellite surveillance product, Prakshep, combined with the power of Artificial Intelligence ‘VaMa’.

Bioseed’s subscribed farms are poised to benefit from Arya.ag’s state-of-the-art data-rich datasets, enriched APIs, and dynamic maps. This collaboration carefully informs how seeds perform in various agroclimatic zones and prepares a suitable package of practice, assuring the utmost quality and dependability of data outputs.

“This partnership underscores our steadfast commitment to harnessing satellite technology for climate resilience. Bioseed stands out in biotechnology, and we are happy to partner with them to offer data-driven insights through farm monitoring. Our unified vision is to empower farmers to make informed decisions and fortify them against climate uncertainties,” remarked Anand Chandra, Executive Director and co-founder at Arya.ag.

Arya.ag uses various data sources, including satellite imagery, weather data, market trends, and ground images, to monitor thousands of demo plots and observe crop growth and biotic and abiotic stress. As part of the partnership, Arya.ag will link farm and village analytics to provide users with in-depth insights into farm performance including, Vegetation Maps, Moisture Maps, Biotic Stress Maps, Abiotic Stress Maps, Nutrient Stress Maps, and targeted surveys for early control, irrigation management, and soil sampling locations.

“Arya.ag’s AI-driven platform, paired with our deep-rooted expertise in the agricultural field, promises a more informed future for Indian farmers. Physical Monitoring is often time-consuming and expensive, and there also exists a challenge of human bias. We are impressed with how Arya.ag has aligned their technology to integrate our strengths,” said Sreekanth Chundi, Executive Director & Business Head, Shriram Bioseed Genetics.

This collaboration aims to stir up the agri ecosystem through remote farm scouting, anomaly detection, and robust growth tracking using Arya’s web and mobile application. Arya.ag’s adherence to data privacy ensures that Bioseed’s sensitive farm data remains secure and private. A unified goal of technological development and sustainability in the agricultural industry results from the collaboration.

 This partnership aims to revolutionise seed research

Award, Company News, India, Machinery – Post-harvesting

 The company receives recognition for its Sustainable Environment Solution initiative.

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, has been honoured in the 10th National CSR Times Award 2023 for its impactful initiatives in India. The company has secured the prestigious Gold Award for its Sustainable Environment Solutions program, addressing the pressing concern of crop stubble burning across 16 locations in India.

The event, held at New Delhi, marked the annual CSR Times Awards, a platform designed to honour noteworthy accomplishments and encourage various stakeholders including Corporates, Corporate Foundations, NGOs, Government and Public Sectors, and Individuals to actively engage in projects that generate a positive and lasting impact on the community.

Delighted at the win, Narinder Mittal, Country Manager and Managing Director of CNH Industrial – Agriculture Business (India and SAARC), stated, “We are greatly honoured to receive this recognition for our Sustainable Environment Solutions program. This acknowledgment assures us that we are on the right path to making a difference in society through our suitable initiatives. At New Holland Agriculture, we are dedicated to fostering positive transformation through innovation and sustainable practices that benefit not only the farming sector but also the broader community. This award encourages us to continue our efforts to create impactful initiatives for a better future.”

The award-winning program, Sustainable Environment Solutions, focuses on curbing crop stubble burning through sustainable straw management encouraging usage of stubble in various industries including power plants ensuring an economic return for farmers. This innovative program encourages the use of rakes and balers for eco-friendly straw management, while raising awareness about crop residue burning’s detrimental effects. From 2017 to 2022, this effort facilitated baling nearly 2 million tons of paddy straw, substantially cutting carbon emissions that would have otherwise occurred through stubble burning.

New Holland Agriculture offers innovative agricultural solutions such as a wide range of tractors, combine harvesters, and a range of agricultural implements, that drive efficiency and productivity across numerous applications such as tillage, plantation, harvesting, post-harvesting, commercial applications and haulage.

 The company receives recognition for its Sustainable