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Company News, Finance, India

At least 40 per cent of the proceeds will be allocated to women borrowers, while the rest will support farmers, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $125 million loan agreement with L&T Finance to support financing in rural and peri-urban areas in India, particularly for women borrowers.

The funding comprises a loan of up to $125 million from ADB, and an agreement to syndicate an additional $125 million co-financing from other development partners. At least 40 per cent of the proceeds will be allocated for women borrowers, while the rest will support farmers, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and loans to purchase new two-wheeled vehicles. 

“Rural India, with 65 per cent of the country’s population engaged in agriculture, contributes almost half of the national income,” said Suzanne Gaboury, ADB Director General for Private Sector Operations. “This partnership with L&T Finance, which has the capacity to provide credit at scale, allows ADB to support individual livelihoods and small businesses, with a specific focus on reaching women borrowers.”

Despite steady rural economic growth, rural communities face significant barriers to accessing financial services. About 70 per cent of marginal farmers do not have a bank account and 87 per cent lack access to credit. Women are disproportionately affected, with only 14 per cent having access to credit.

Microloans, farm equipment loans, two-wheeled vehicle loans, and MSME loans have been identified as segments with strong growth potential anticipated in the medium term. By focusing on lending in rural and peri-urban areas of lagging states in India, the project is strategically aligned with the goals of India’s Ministry of Rural Development.

At least 40 per cent of the

Agribusiness, Company News, India, Organic

 Company aims to expand to 100 stores by the end of 2025.

The Organic World, India’s largest organic and natural groceries retailer  unveiled its latest store in ITPL, Bengaluru. This expansive retail space, covering 1500 sq-ft, stands as a testament to The Organic World’s – a part of the Nimida Group – dedication to making chemical-free living accessible and affordable to all.

In keeping with the company’s value proposition, the store houses an extensive range of 2000+ groceries, completely free of harmful chemicals, in alignment with the brand’s stringent ‘Not In Our Aisle List’ – featuring 25 chemicals and harmful ingredients that do not find a spot on its store shelves, despite their industry popularity. It bears testament to the brand’s commitment to making healthier, chemical-free choices easily accessible to the community. The store design embraces sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly elements.

Known for encouraging a healthy lifestyle through holistic living, The Organic World invited five players from FC Bengaluru United – two-time BDFA champions and a part of the Nimida Group – to inaugurate the store. There has always existed a symbiotic relationship between healthy food and fitness; mindful eating and physical well-being go hand in hand. Emphasizing this relationship and offering better choices to empower customers on this journey has been one of the key endeavours of The Organic World.

Gaurav Manchanda, Founder & Director, the Nimida Group, the parent company of The Organic World, said, “We are thrilled to extend The Organic World’s commitment to healthier choices to the vibrant community in ITPL, strategically situated near IT hubs and surrounded by sustainability-conscious neighbourhoods such as Bellandur, Whitefield, and Marathahalli. Our 17th store is not just about expansion but also about empowering individuals to embrace a chemical-free lifestyle by making informed and better choices in their daily and monthly consumption.

As we mark our presence in ITPL, we envision a future where The Organic World’s ethos touches even more lives across Karnataka and South India. Our expansion plans include investing in company-owned stores and exploring the franchise model, ensuring that organic choices are accessible to a broader audience, and fostering a healthier and more sustainable way of living.” added Manchanda.

This latest store launch represents a significant stride in The Organic World’s journey to make healthier, chemical-free choices accessible to a broader audience. It marks not just a retail expansion but a milestone in promoting sustainable, holistic living within the Bengaluru community and beyond. This is The Organic World’s third store in the Whitefield-Bellandur-Marathalli area and is a testimony to how the catchment has a growing population that is conscious about making better, cleaner chemical-free choices when it comes to their daily and monthly grocery consumption. 

 Company aims to expand to 100 stores

Agbiologicals, Agribusiness, Agrotech, Herbicides, R&D

Nufarm will be pairing Duplosan with other modes of action to maximize weed control in cereals.

Nufarm Canada signals a new era in crop protection with the launch of its proprietary Duplosan™-powered suite of cereal herbicides. This first-in-market, novel pipeline of solutions will help farmers turn the tide against challenging weeds in cereals including resistant kochia. The result of research and innovation led by Nufarm and its extensive field work in Western Canada, the team has unlocked new potential with Duplosan, the foundation of Nufarm’s quest to find the “Path of Least Resistance” for growers. The unique technology is showing extremely positive results as a novel chemistry that hasn’t been exposed to most weed populations in western Canada, specifically kochia.

The first in the new suite of products – Oxbow™ – is a complete and easy solution in the fight against managing hard-to-kill broadleaf weeds including kochia in cereals. Powered by Duplosan technology, it’s the most efficient and effective way to solve today’s biggest weed control challenges, backed by flexible re-cropping and application timing. Oxbow will be available in western Canada for the 2024 growing season through preferred Nufarm agriculture retailers.

“As resistant weeds like kochia have accelerated in recent years, expanding to new soil zones, the current herbicide toolbox is just not keeping pace,” says Boyd Bergstrom, Nufarm Canada country lead. In their quest to find new solutions, Nufarm researchers rediscovered dichlorprop-p — an active ingredient that was first used decades ago as an additive to 2,4-D when dichlorprop’s unique properties largely remained unexplored and its full potential was never unlocked.

“Nufarm will be pairing Duplosan with other modes of action to maximize weed control in cereals,” Bergstrom explains. “Adding the technology will power a pipeline of new herbicides capable of fighting weeds in cereal crops. The proprietary technology is showing extremely positive results as a novel Group 4 chemistry that’s had little exposure to most western Canadian weed populations, specifically kochia. As we approach 25 years of serving Canadian farmers, Nufarm is stepping out in a big way as an agricultural innovator delivering technology to help farmers manage weed resistance.”

Between June 22 – 27, 2023, Nufarm partnered with RealAgristudies to learn more about the topic of weed resistance and farmer attitudes toward the growing challenge. In total, 610 farmers across Canada participated in the study. “All farmers expressed a high degree of concern about the impact of weed resistance, yet just over half also communicated a sense of ‘I guess this is the best we can do,’” says Justin Funk, lead researcher with RealAgristudies. “At the same time, farmers agreed that the industry needs to do a better job of helping them manage weed resistance. There is also high hope that new technologies will save the day.”

“You get the feeling that many in the industry have accepted that today’s weed control tools are ‘the best we can do,’ but we won’t accept the status quo,” says Tyler Gullen, Nufarm technical services manager. “Our researchers and agronomists challenged themselves to find a new path forward in managing resistant weeds in cereals that aren’t being managed by other herbicides. With Oxbow, we are presenting the first novel Group 4 mode of action in nearly a decade. This is truly a defining moment for Nufarm in Canadian agriculture.”

Nufarm will be pairing Duplosan with other

AgroPolicy, Dairy, India, Live Stock

The highest milk producing State during 2022-23 was Uttar Pradesh with a share of 15.72 per cent of total milk production followed by Rajasthan (14.44 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (8.73 per cent), Gujarat (7.49 per cent), and Andhra Pradesh (6.70 per cent).

Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying released the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2023 (milk, egg, meat and wool production 2022-23) based on Animal Integrated Sample Survey (March 2022-February 2023) during the National Milk Day event at Guwahati. The main features of the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics are:

Milk, Egg, Meat and Wool Production 2022-23

Union Miniter Parshottam Rupala informed that the Production of Milk, Egg, Meat and wool in the country is estimated annually based on the results of Integrated Sample Survey (ISS) which is conducted across the country in three seasons i.e., Summer (March-June), Rainy (July-October) and Winter (November-February). The estimates of milk, egg, meat and wool for the year 2022-23 have been brought out and the outcomes of this survey are summarised below:

Milk Production:

Union Minister Shri Rupala informed that the total Milk production in the country is estimated as 230.58 million tonnes during 2022-23 registered a growth of 22.81 per cent over the past 5 years which was 187.75 million tonnes in 2018-19. Further, the production has increased by 3.83 per cent during 2022-23 over the estimates of 2021-22. In past, the annual growth rates were 6.47 per cent in 2018-19; 5.69 per cent in 2019-20; 5.81 per cent in 2020-21 and 5.77 per cent in 2021-22.

Minister stated that the highest milk producing State during 2022-23 was Uttar Pradesh with a share of 15.72 per cent of total milk production followed by Rajasthan (14.44 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (8.73 per cent), Gujarat (7.49 per cent), and Andhra Pradesh (6.70 per cent). In terms of annual growth rate (AGR), the highest AGR recorded by Karnataka (8.76 per cent) followed by West Bengal (8.65 per cent) and Uttar Pradesh (6.99 per cent) over the previous year.

The highest milk producing State during 2022-23

Agrotech, R&D, Singapore

The facility features 50 levels of vertical rearing, incorporating automation via robotics, sensors and data analytics that help to enhance productivity.

Singapore-based, Entobel, a global leader in the production of functional insect protein for animal and plant nutrition announced the opening of its new black soldier fly production plant, the largest of its kind in Asia.

Alexandre de Caters and Gaëtan Crielaard, co-founders and co-CEOs of Vietnam-based Entobel, stated in a press release: “Today marks a major milestone in our journey to transform the insect protein landscape and supply sustainable feed ingredients to the rapidly growing aquaculture and pet food industries.”

Entobel’s facility was constructed in just 12 months and is currently the world’s most CAPEX-efficient black soldier fly (BSF) production facility. The facility features 50 levels of vertical rearing, incorporating automation via robotics, sensors and data analytics that help to enhance productivity. Leveraging a $33 million (€30.2 million) Series B funding round raised in 2022 and backed by Mekong Capital, Dragon Capital and The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Vung Tau facility marks Entobel’s second industrial-scale production facility in Vietnam and will have an annual production capacity of 10,000 metric tonnes of insect protein. The facility hopes to serve as an economic and community anchor, creating 150 jobs in manufacturing and operations.

“The Entobel team has demonstrated capital allocation efficiency and execution excellence through the successful construction of two industrial-scale facilities in the last four years. Successful commissioning of the Vung Tau plant, one of the largest globally as measured by insect protein production capacity, has de-risked the operational and technological aspects of the business model, enabling the plant to serve as a blueprint for Entobel’s rapid regional expansion,” added Sandy Singh Sandhu, CFO of Entobel.

Filling the protein gap

Entobel has proven that it is possible and profitable to meet the growing global demand for sustainable feed ingredients. By 2050, consumption of protein is projected to increase by approximately 75 percent as the global population continues to rise. Aquaculture, as the fastest-growing animal protein sector globally, is expected to fill this protein gap. The company stated that the aquaculture industry will have to become more sustainable to meet its full growth potential as it currently relies heavily on fishmeal, which causes over-fishing and a significant loss of biodiversity to the world’s oceans.

According to the European Commission, traditional fishmeal has an average annual production of five million tonnes. Entobel claims that the most promising solution to the over-reliance on fish meal is functional insect-based ingredients.

Entobel’s end products include insect protein and insect oil which are consumed primarily by the aquaculture and livestock industries. Additionally, Entobel also produces insect frass, a sustainable base for fertiliser that reduces the need for chemical fertilisers that make up a large portion of agriculture field operational costs.

Strategy and expansion

The company selected Vietnam as its initial scale-up market for three core reasons:

  • Vietnam’s tropical climate, which is the ideal environment for BSF, reducing capital and operational expenditures.
  • The country’s position as one of the largest aquaculture hubs globally.
  • Access to a stable supply of high-quality feedstock.

Entobel established a strategic collaboration with Heineken Vietnam, among other feedstock suppliers, to create a circular ecosystem by upcycling by-products of Heineken Vietnam’s production process into high-quality proteins, oils, and organic fertiliser, while simultaneously creating a stable supply of high-quality and traceable feedstock for Entobel.

Entobel hopes that from this, regional expansion within Vietnam will be possible followed by building new facilities in markets such as Indonesia and Malaysia.

The facility features 50 levels of vertical

Agribusiness, Agrotech, Biofuel industry

The company aims to revolutionise farm mechanisation, making it more accessible, efficient, and sustainable.

Greaves Engineering, the engineering division of Greaves Cotton Limited (GCL), unveiled Biofuel Gensets at the 14th Agrovision India 2023 Agri Summit, held in Nagpur between November 24 and 27, 2023, in the presence of the chief patron of the event Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister, Road Transport & Highways. This cutting-edge product has been meticulously engineered to operate seamlessly on biodiesel and ethanol-blended fuels, providing a total cost of ownership (TCO) comparable to traditional high-speed diesel (HSD) generators.

These biofuel Gensets represent a significant leap towards bolstering India’s journey to energy security, championing sustainability, and upholding environmental responsibility.  Rigorously tested with blended fuels, these gensets exemplify Greaves Engineering’s unwavering commitment to developing tailored solutions for a greener and more sustainable future.  Greaves specialises in manufacturing powerful, reliable, fuel-efficient pump sets, power tillers, and light agricultural equipment.  Proudly made in India, these Gensets boast low maintenance requirements.

Beyond presenting its extensive agricultural products, the company will be engaging with the expo visitors, participants, and the farming community at large to capture input to develop and improve products.  The company is dedicated to actively engaging farmers in the conceptualization and design of products tailored to their specific needs.  The company aims to revolutionise farm mechanisation, making it more accessible, efficient, and sustainable.

The company aims to revolutionise farm mechanisation,

Agribusiness, Agrotech, Collaborations, Company News, Digital Technologies, India, Supply Chain

This partnership will help open newer avenues to increase its product visibility in African countries, fostering trust and collaboration with companies across the African continent.

As India continues to prioritise sustainable agricultural growth, Arya.ag, India’s largest & only profitable grain commerce platform enters into a strategic partnership with Fairgro Africa Limited, an agricultural company in Kenya. This strategic partnership aims to provide crop monitoring and digital integration in Kenya, through Arya.ag’s mobile application Aryashakti, ensuring transparency in all activities and quicker decision-making. This collaborative effort between Arya.ag and Fairgro Africa Limited is anticipated to yield far-reaching benefits for the agricultural sector in Kenya.

With Arya.ag digitizing a minimum of thousand acres of land and monitoring the entire crop cycle in the region, this partnership holds great potential to transform traditional farming practices and elevate the standards of agricultural efficiency for farmers in Kenya. Arya.ag’s application Aryashakti’s comprehensive support will also equip the Fairgro field team with a powerful tool for digital plot management, seamless communication and efficient resource planning ultimately contributing to enhanced productivity and sustainable agricultural development in Kenya.

This partnership will help open newer avenues to increase its product visibility in African countries, fostering trust and collaboration with companies across the African continent. The Aryashakti app will empower Fairgro Africa’s field teams, facilitating plot digitization, seamless communication and strategic resource management.

­Commenting on this partnership Anand Chandra, Co-founder at Arya.ag said, “This partnership is expected to have an impact on India’s influence on global partnerships. It will expand our product visibility in the international market, fostering trust and collaboration with companies across the African continent.”

Joshua Kiptoon, Strategic Advisor of Fairgro Africa Limited said, “We hope that Arya.ag will be instrumental in altering our operations in Kenya. The Aryashakti mobile application can empower our field teams, enabling transparent activities, expediting decision-making processes and significantly ease our work in Kenya, allowing us to streamline our efforts and resources efficiently.”

This visionary partnership between Arya.ag and Fairgro Africa Limited marks a significant milestone in fostering international collaboration, advancing agricultural technology, and promoting sustainable farming practices worldwide.

This partnership will help open newer avenues

Agrotech, Digital Technologies, IT, Start ups

The centrepiece of this partnership is the Sat2Farm mobile app, an innovative tool that delivers real-time data to farmers.

Satyukt Analytics, a global leader in agricultural technology, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Grama One Centers, a flagship program of the Government of Karnataka. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Satyukt’s mission to revolutionise agriculture through precision farming, making state-of-the-art satellite-based solutions more accessible to farmers across Karnataka.

The centrepiece of this partnership is the Sat2Farm mobile app, an innovative tool that delivers real-time data to farmers, empowering them with critical information on soil health, moisture levels, crop conditions, pests, and diseases. Through satellite-based technology, Sat2Farm provides invaluable insights that enable farmers to optimize resource usage, choose the right crops, and effectively manage pests and diseases. This collaboration between Satyukt and Grama One Centers aims to usher in a new era of agriculture, where technology and expertise converge to empower farmers and ensure sustainable farming practices.

The Government of Karnataka’s GramaOne program, designed to deliver citizen services directly to villages, acts as a one-stop assistance center. This partnership ensures that rural citizens have seamless access to Sat2Farm’s agricultural services, bridging the gap between urban and rural areas and bringing the benefits of satellite remote sensing technology to the doorstep of farmers.

The event, attended by Manoj, Karnataka State Head for GramaOne Project, along with representatives from 150 GramaOne and KarnatakaOne centers of Tumakur district, showcased Satyukt Analytics providing in-depth knowledge of satellite-based digital farming solutions through the Sat2Farm mobile app. The digital farming solutions include rapid soil health reports, pest and disease forewarning, image-based diagnosis, crop-specific practices, soil moisture estimation, irrigation advisories, weather forecasts, and crop health analysis.

In a statement, Sat Kumar Tomer, Founder and CEO of Satyukt Analytics Private Limited, said, “GramaOne is the flagship program of the Government of Karnataka aimed at delivering Government to Citizen (G2C) and Business to Customer (B2C) services to rural citizens at their own village. Satyukt is pleased to provide its Sat2Farm B2C services through GramaOne throughout the Karnataka state.”

Notably, Satyukt Analytics provides in-depth knowledge of satellite-based digital farming solutions through its Sat2Farm mobile app. The digital farming solutions include rapid soil health reports (covering Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Soil Organic Carbon, pH), pest and disease forewarning, image-based diagnosis for pests and diseases, crop and location-specific package of practices, satellite-based soil moisture estimation, irrigation advisories, 15-day weather forecasts, and satellite-based crop health analysis.

This partnership signifies a visionary step towards democratizing access to advanced agricultural technologies, ensuring that the benefits of precision farming reach every corner of the state and empower farmers to enhance their agricultural productivity and economic well-being.

The centrepiece of this partnership is the

AgroPolicy, Foodgrains, India, SAARC

The aim of this festival is to raise awareness and create a market for millets and millets-based products among the ASEAN Member states

The Indian Mission to ASEAN in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare is organising the ASEAN-India Millet Festival 2023, in Indonesia. The inaugural session of the festival took place in the Kota Kasablanka Mall, a prominent shopping destination in South Jakarta, Indonesia. A Millet-centric exhibition is being held as part of the festival featuring participation from Millet-based FPOs, start-ups and Indian chefs.

Aligned with the International Year of Millets (IYM) celebrations, an aim of this festival is to raise awareness and create a market for millets and millets-based products among the ASEAN Member states i.e. Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. During the festival, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare is leading a delegation from India, representing a diverse set of professionals engaged in the Indian millet ecosystem, including chefs, start-ups, representatives from Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), industry leaders, state officials and more.

Additional Secretary at DA&FW and Head of the Indian Delegation Dr Maninder Kaur Dwivedi provided valuable insights into millet cultivation, processing and the business potential of these ancient grains. Joint Secretary (Crops) at DA&FW Shubha Thakur showcased India’s leading role in celebrating the International Year of Millets 2023 and the Indian government’s initiatives to encourage the adoption of millets through a captivating video, setting the stage for insightful panel discussions. Additionally, Deputy Head of BPN Dr Andriko Noto Susanto further highlighted the remarkable prospects of millet cultivation and its role in diversifying the South Asian food basket.

The exhibition aims to foster collaboration between ASEAN countries, celebrate cultural and culinary diversity and promote sustainable millet practices for a healthier future. The exhibition will also feature five Indian FPOs, namely Citi Block FPC, Jewargi Taluka Millets FPC, Bhumitrajalalpur, Vaam Agro, and Lambasingi Tribal Products FPC, and two start-ups namely Taru Naturals and Sattva Millets and Food Products (Mibbles) exhibiting unique millet-added products such as millet cookies, namkeen, khakhra, cakes, and more.

The aim of this festival is to

Company News, Sustainability, World

The pilot program sets the company on the path to the goal of 120,000 regenerative agriculture hectares in Brazil by 2027

ADM, a leader in sustainable agriculture supply chains, announced an important expansion of its global regenerative agriculture efforts with the launch of its program in Brazil. The Brazil program aims to promote and support sustainable agricultural production with a focus on soil health, biodiversity protection, improved soil fertility and resilience, and increased farm productivity. In the initial stages of the program, ADM will focus on three practices:

Fertiliser uses efficiency and increased use of biological inputs, reducing chemical inputs and substituting traditional nitrogen products with more technological alternatives to result in reduced carbon emissions in planting, coupled with increased productivity due to improved soil health.

No-till farming, with technical assistance guidance for the refinement and intensification of this widely used practice in the field.

They covered soil/cover crops, using a mix of cover crops to improve soil health, especially during off-season windows, to positively impact water absorption, structure, biodiversity and soil fertility.

 “The basic principle is to support farmers in their efforts to do more with less, meaning higher productivity with less use of inputs, less water use, lower greenhouse gas emissions, lower risk of soil degradation, and less use of fuels and energy. We know that customers are looking for lower-carbon intensity products with increased transparency in supply chains, and we’re committed to continuing to expand our efforts to help them meet their sustainability goals and consumer needs,” said Luciano Souza, ADM’s grains director for South America.

The pilot program sets the company on

Agro chems – Chemicals, Company News, India

This strategic collaboration aims to foster growth, innovation, and sustainability in the chemical manufacturing sector

Arete Group, a renowned business conglomerate, announced a significant transaction involving the acquisition of 35 acres of prime industrial land by Silox India Private Limited at PIP (Payal Industrial Park) in Dahej Gujarat. Silox India is a leading manufacturer of inorganic chemicals headquartered in Belgium. This strategic collaboration aims to foster growth, innovation, and sustainability in the chemical manufacturing sector.

PIP, developed and promoted by Arete Group, stands as India’s largest privately integrated industrial park, strategically located within the Gujarat PCPIR (Petroleum, Chemicals, and Petrochemicals Investment Region). Approved by the Government of Gujarat, PIP offers world-class infrastructure and facilities, creating an ideal environment for manufacturing plants and large-scale industries. The park, sprawling over 3,500 acres, has been meticulously planned by engineering and construction giant CH2M Hill, catering to the specific requirements of water-intensive and polluting industries.

The facilities at PIP, including water access, an effluent treatment plant, and environmentally friendly plans, align perfectly with Silox’s commitment to sustainability. The collaborative environment at PIP is expected to enhance Silox India’s capacity by 30-40 per cent compared to its current capabilities, fostering growth and innovation.

Prakash Raman, MD of Silox India Private Limited, shared his perspective on the partnership: “As a manufacturer of inorganic chemicals, our collaboration with PIP signifies a strategic move towards achieving our growth objectives. The facilities offered by PIP, coupled with its environmentally conscious approach, provide us with a collaborative environment to thrive. We anticipate that this partnership will not only enhance our production capacity but also contribute to the overall success of both Silox India and PIP.”

This strategic collaboration aims to foster growth,

Acquaculture, Agrotech, Animal Husbandry, Dairy, Fruits, India, Interaction, Live Stock, Poultry, Start ups, Sugar industry

Agrovision attracts lakhs of farmers from Maharashtra and adjoining states, as well as experts, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and other key stakeholders from the agri domain.

Agrovision India is Central India’s largest Agri summit that showcases the best of innovations, technologies, new products and services in the agricultural sector. It is an annual event that attracts lakhs of farmers from all over Maharashtra and adjoining states, as well as gets active participation from 100+ experts, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and other key stakeholders.

Central India’s largest agricultural exhibition, Agrovision – 2023, an important vehicle for agricultural transformation in Vidarbha, is being organised from November 24 to 27 at PDKV Ground, Dabha, Nagpur. The theme of this year’s summit is “Sustainable Farming Through Skilling and Technology”. Agrovision India showcases the best of innovations, technologies, new products and services in the agricultural sector.

The Agrovision Conference is an annual one-day event that brings together policymakers, industry leaders, agri-entrepreneurs, and experts from all over India to discuss critical agricultural issues. 14th Agrovision will hold the conferences on Dairy Industry in Vidarbha, Food Processing: Opportunities and Challenges in Central India and Inland Fisheries: Opportunities in Vidarbha and Farming for energy production during 24th to 27th November 23.

Some of the highlights of Agrovision 2023 are:

– 25,000 sq mt of display area

– 400+ Exhibitors

– 70+ categories

– 100+ experts

– Exclusive pavilion for Agritech Startups

– Exclusive schemes for NSAI members and MSME companies

– 2-day conference on Food Processing with 20+ industry experts and scientists

– 30+ Free interactive workshops for farmers

– An Animal Husbandry expo to exhibit the best practices and products in animal husbandry, dairy, inland fisheries, and sugarcane.

Agrovision attracts lakhs of farmers from Maharashtra

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

IIL reaffirms its commitment to driving innovation in agriculture, empowering farmers, and contributing to the advancement of the agricultural industry.

Insecticides (India) Limited (IIL), a frontrunner in the crop protection and nutrition sector, is once again at the vanguard of innovation. This time they have introduced four cutting-edge solutions– Nakshatra, Supremo SP, Opaque and Million– designed to redefine modern agriculture.

‘Nakshatra’, marks a new milestone for Indian agriculture for sugarcane as IIL pioneers an innovative approach by coming up with a combination of two highly potent herbicides. Positioned as a game-changer– ‘Nakshatra’ delivers effective protection precisely when it is most critical in the sugarcane crop. This strategic product instills confidence in farmers, enabling them to rely on ‘Nakshatra’ to safeguard their sugarcane crop from unwanted weeds, thus contributing significantly to the sustainability of India’s vital sugar industry. Functioning as a post-emergence herbicide, ‘Nakshatra’ effectively controls variety of weeds, while ensuring the safety of the crop.

‘Opaque’, a trailblazing patented herbicide product again from the R&D wing of IIL, is all set to revolutionize the weed control for farmers pan India. Featuring a combination of two herbicides in ZE formulation, ‘Opaque’ delivers robust control over a variety of weeds creating optimal growth conditions for crop. Notably, its versatility to be used in multiple crops other than Onion will be a boon to the farmers. Already label expansion on crops like cotton and wheat is under way. For the effective control of weeds ‘Opaque’ should be used within 0 to 3 days following transplanting or sowing.

‘Supremo SP’, a versatile broad-spectrum systemic and contact insecticide, stands as a formidable tool against chewing and sucking insects. Its effectiveness extends to combating pests like stem borer and leaf folder in paddy, making it a valuable asset for farmers across India. Moreover, it is also effective for control of insects in vegetables.

Lastly, ‘MILLION,’ an innovative herbicidal solution, targets the notorious Phalaris minor weed in Wheat. ‘MILLION’ presents a strategic advantage for wheat farmers. Recommended at a dosage of 60 grams per acre through a pre-emergence application within 0-3 days of sowing, this application method ensures maximum efficacy in managing resistant Phalaris with no adverse effect on wheat.

 Rajesh Aggarwal, Managing Director of Insecticides (India) Limited (IIL), emphasized the company’s dedication to bring the latest technology products for the Indian farmers through its R&D initiatives and stated, “We firmly believe that innovation is the bedrock of agricultural progress. Embracing state-of-the-art solutions is not a mere option, but a critical imperative for the future of farming. Our unyielding dedication centers on furnishing farmers with the requisite technologies for their prosperity. Through the introduction of these crop protection products, we envisage not only the well-being of individual farmers but also the holistic progress and sustainability of the entire agricultural sector, thereby bolstering the nation’s prosperity.”

In presenting these four pioneering solutions, IIL reaffirms its commitment to driving innovation in agriculture, empowering farmers, and contributing to the advancement of the agricultural industry.

IIL reaffirms its commitment to driving innovation

Agrotech, Company News, Sustainability, World

The Positive Agriculture Outcomes Accelerator will now catalyse more than $30 million in investments to support nearly 40 agricultural projects through 2028.

PepsiCo announced the third year of its global agriculture program, the Positive Agriculture Outcomes (PAO) Accelerator, by backing eight new innovation projects across nine countries. PepsiCo’s continued investment aims to address some of the most urgent challenges facing agriculture today, while moving the company’s pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) agenda forward. The PepsiCo Positive Agriculture Outcomes (PAO) Accelerator will now catalyze more than $30 million in investments to support nearly 40 agricultural projects through 2028.

PepsiCo’s PAO Accelerator offers local farming communities co-investment to accelerate diverse and results-driven Positive Agriculture projects, as well as funding for ag-tech start-ups that offer proven products or technology with the potential to scale. This year’s innovations will build resiliency through climate related analysis, improve soil health, and strengthen farms’ climate resilience – engaging farmers in Australia, Colombia, Egypt, India, Iraq, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, and the United Kingdom.

“We can’t motivate systemic change on our own, and our PAO Accelerator continues to provide a forum for farming communities to bring forth ideas and opportunities, and receive the funding needed to get promising innovation off the ground,” said Margaret Henry, Vice President, Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture at PepsiCo. “With this latest round of projects, we’re not only fostering this powerful network of innovators across global farmland, but growing closer to achieving a more regenerative future, with farmers’ insight at the forefront.”

Among the roster of 2023 projects, will be a project with Australian grain growers to test and validate soil health management practices to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions on-farm. In Colombia, funding will support increasing potato crop quality and yield by installing sprinkler irrigation systems that will also reduce water use. And, in collaboration with 3Keel, a UK-based landscape innovation firm, funding will help connect Europe-based organizations interested in supporting regenerative solutions with local farmland managers who can deliver measurable, sustainable outcomes.

“Investing in pioneering agriculture projects is a key action in combatting the evolving climate crisis and setting farmers around the world, up for long-term success,” shared Tom Curtis, Director, 3Keel Group Ltd. “Support from PepsiCo’s PAO Accelerator will powerfully enable our team to work with local farmers across Europe to further broker the partnerships needed to accelerate climate action on the ground to strengthen agricultural supply chains for the long-term.”

Since its launch in 2021, the PAO Accelerator has supported diverse projects – from adopting efficient irrigation systems in response to increased drought, developing kilns to turn agricultural waste into fertilizer, improving soil health, and more.

“Speaking from experience, prioritizing and investing in climate-smart innovation can uncover solutions for our entire global agricultural supply chain,” said Chris Seymour, Seymour Farms, Canada, and 2022 PAO Accelerator funding recipient. “With support from PepsiCo’s PAO Accelerator, my team gained new insights that helped improved soil health and profitability for my business, even as weather conditions became more unpredictable over time.”

The Positive Agriculture Outcomes Accelerator will now