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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

Agrotech, Company News, IT, World

The collaboration will streamline program enrollment and field data management through John Deere Operations Centre

Cargill and John Deere are announcing a collaborative effort to streamline the digital and in-field experience for farmers using John Deere technology and electing to participate in the Cargill RegenConnect program.

Cargill RegenConnect provides farmers with a financial incentive for positive environmental outcomes through the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices while helping to improve soil health and decarbonise the agriculture supply chain. John Deere’s precision ag technology and digital platform, Operations Centre, helps farmers to implement and document the practices they choose to adopt as part of Cargill RegenConnect.

John Deere and Cargill will work together to help farmers adopt and use precision technology and synchronise the flow of information when they opt-in to share data between systems. Farmers will be able to use existing planting, harvest and tillage documentation data stored in the Operations Centre, easily fill in missing information, and enrol in the 2023 Cargill RegenConnect program. This will help farmers save time, assure greater accuracy of data and offer the most up-to-date, consistent, and comprehensive view of their operation.

“John Deere and Cargill have a shared vision for advancing sustainability through digital capabilities that support farmers.  Farmers will have another tool in their toolbox to make the best decisions about sustainability and profitability for their farm,” said Alexey Rostapshov, Head of Sustainability Solutions for John Deere. “The connection to Operations Centre provides Cargill RegenConnect participants with the opportunity to learn about the program, manage and implement practice changes, and sync data across systems. This will save farmers time and empower them to make the best agronomic and economic decisions for their farm.”

The streamlined Operations Centre functionality will be rolled out and enhanced over several program years. The Cargill RegenConnect program is available to all Operations Centre users in 24 US States. Farmers will be able to work directly with their John Deere dealer to learn about equipment and technology available to implement practices eligible under the Cargill RegenConnect program and to ensure the as-applied documentation data is complete.

“Organising and providing data to seamlessly participate in environmental markets through programs like Cargill RegenConnect not only helps farmers get organized on the front end to better manage their on-farm data but also prepares them to participate in future market opportunities,” said Chantelle Donahue, North American Agriculture Supply Chain Vice President, from Cargill.

Cargill RegenConnect is in its third year. This program pays farmers for improving soil health based on the regenerative agriculture practices they have adopted including cover crops, no-till or reduced till. Eligible acres must have a primary crop of corn, soy, wheat, or cotton.

The collaboration will streamline program enrollment and

AgroPolicy, Foodgrains, Sustainability

Rajnath Singh Raksha Mantri & Dr Mansukh Mandaviya Health Minister unveil a book ‘Healthy Recipes for Defence’

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the use of millet and healthy eating practices among the Armed Forces and ensure the availability of safe & nutritious food was signed in the presence of Rajnath Singh Raksha Mantri and Dr Mansukh Mandaviya Minister of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) in New Delhi. Both Ministers also unveiled a book titled ‘Healthy Recipes for Defence’ to promote the consumption of Shree Anna (millets) and its health benefits.

The MoU was signed by Director General (Supplies and Transport) Lieutenant General Preet Mohinder Singh on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and CEO, of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) G Kamala Vardhana Rao. It aims to create awareness about the nutritional benefits of diet diversity and millet-based food products among the personnel. The MoU will also pave the way for the introduction of millet-based menus in messes, canteens and other food outlets under the MoD.

This collaboration will also ensure the training of food handlers & chefs of mess, canteens of the Armed Forces and other food outlets on food safety and hygiene as per the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006. It signifies a shared commitment to the health and well-being of the Armed Forces to enable them to remain solid & resilient in their service to the nation. The MoU will also encourage the families of the Armed Forces and the community to adopt nutritious diets, make healthy food choices and maintain food safety.

 The book ‘Healthy Recipes for Defence’, developed by FSSAI, includes a range of millet-based dishes. It will be a valuable resource for different canteens and food outlets under the MoD. Given the challenging terrains and varied climatic conditions faced by the defence personnel, the significance of variety in diet assumes great importance. Millets are known for their nutritional value and can contribute to a well-balanced and diverse diet.

Rajnath Singh Raksha Mantri & Dr Mansukh

Acquaculture, AgroPolicy, R&D

This MoU is aimed at strengthening Public-private partnerships towards academic, research, and technical collaboration between the two institutions in the field of open water fisheries research, academic and capacity building

ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore signs a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Himalayan University, Jollong, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.

Dr Kuldeep K Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Himalayan University, Itanagar (State Private University of Arunachal Pradesh) and Dr B. K. Das, Director, ICAR- Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore signed the MoU on behalf of their respective institutions.

This MoU is aimed at strengthening Public-private partnerships towards academic, research, and technical collaboration between the two institutions in the field of open water fisheries research, academic and capacity building.

Dr Sharma appreciated ICAR-CIFRI’s role in enhancing inland fish production in India over the last several decades through epoch-making technologies. He exhorted that this MoU will enable the university and ICAR-CIFRI to collaborate in research, technical, and academic collaboration which will ultimately help the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Dr. Das emphasised on long-term collaborations between the two institutions will help in the promotion of faculty and student in both the aspects of the quality post-graduate research front and the academy front.

This MoU is aimed at strengthening Public-private

AgroPolicy, Agrotech, Start ups

The initiative targets to support sectors like seeds, fertilisers, warehousing, soil nutrients, harvest/post-harvest crop management, and food processing units

The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a plan to enhance the state’s agricultural value by investing approximately Rs 3,800 crore in agricultural start-ups.

The initiative targets to support sectors like seeds, fertilisers, warehousing, soil nutrients, harvest/post-harvest crop management, and food processing units. The scheme covers agricultural and horticultural crops along with allied farm activities such as pisciculture, sericulture, and food processing.

The state intends to approve a minimum of five agricultural ventures and start-ups each month in all 75 districts. By streamlining the loan process, the government hopes to extend the benefits of the scheme to over 3,000 agricultural entrepreneurs and young farmers.

The funding for this endeavour will be sourced from the Centre’s Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme, which focuses on investing in medium- and long-term community agricultural assets at the local level. To be eligible for a credit line from designated commercial banks, the project must have a value exceeding Rs 1 crore.

The initiative targets to support sectors like

AgroPolicy, Finance, Schemes - Banks

This Scheme has resulted in the creation of more than 31, 850 agri infra projects in the country with ₹24750 crores as loan amount under AIF with an outlay of ₹ 42,000 crores

Manoj Ahuja, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare launched a new campaign for banks under Agri Infra Fund titled BHARAT (Banks Heralding Accelerated Rural & Agriculture Transformation). This one month-long Campaign (from 15th July 2023 to 15th August 2023) with a target of Rs 7200 crore was launched through a Video Conference attended by more than 100 Banking Executives that included MDs/Chairman, EDs of Commercial Banks in the public and private sector, Regional Rural Banks, Small Finance Banks, NBFCs and select cooperative Banks. While addressing the gathering of Bank Executives and Ministry Officials Samuel Praveen Kumar, Joint Secretary (AIF) highlighted the progress made since the inception of this ambitious flagship Scheme. In his welcome address, he complimented the Banks for their active involvement and support to promote this Scheme which has resulted in the creation of more than 31, 850 agri infra projects in the country with ₹24750 crores as loan amount under AIF with an outlay of ₹ 42,000 crores.

Expressing satisfaction at the support from the MoA&FW and Project Monitoring Unit of AIF, participating executives from Banks came up with many suggestions to take the AIF scheme to newer heights. Secretary, MoA&FW congratulated the top performing Banks in different categories, namely State Bank of India, Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank, HDFC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank, Madhyanchal Gramin Bank and Punjab Gramin Bank, for their laudable effort in contributing to taking this scheme forward and appealed to all the Banks to achieve targets considering the vast potential for agri infra projects in our country. The Banks were also advised to carry out an assessment of the impact of the projects created under the scheme at ground level.

This Scheme has resulted in the creation

AgroPolicy, Agrotech, R&D, Start ups

AGRI UDAAN is a wonderful illustration of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) framework

The launch of AGRI UDAAN 6.0, the Food & Agribusiness Accelerator Program of a-IDEA, TBI of ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad was held. AGRI UDAAN 6.0 is the 6th edition/ version of the Food & Agribusiness Accelerator Program of a-IDEA which focuses on catalysing scale-up stage Food and Agribusiness startups through rigorous mentoring, industry networking, and pitching before investors.

Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Director, ICAR-NAARM during his presidential address, discussed the need for a startup ecosystem and the agriculture startup ecosystem gaining momentum. He stated that innovation and new ideas in startups were the only means to address the challenges faced by the farmers. He presented the overall success journey of earlier versions of Agri Udan.

K. S Mahesh, General Manager, NABARD, Bangalore appreciated the efforts of a-IDEA in hand-holding startups to linking them with mentors, investors, and agri-industries and assisting them with technical, business, and market support wherever needed.

Shantaram Pai, General Manager, Agri Business Unit, SBI stressed that there were numerous problem statements like productivity, efficiency etc. which are lying untouched and unaddressed and startups need to work together.

Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta, Director, ICAR-NIANP applauded AGRI UDAAN, which was being carried out on a prestigious scale year after year benefitting numerous stakeholders in the startup ecosystem by building a holistic framework.

Dr G. Venkateshwarlu, Joint Director, ICAR-NAARM in his welcome address, highlighted the need for organising the launch of the Program in Bengaluru which is the hub of several startups. Besides, among the 247 startups that are incubated at a-IDEA, a maximum number of startups are in Telangana followed by Karnataka.

Dr Ravi Shankar, Angel Investor highlighted AGRI UDAAN which is a wonderful illustration of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) framework. He indicated the positive reflections of AGRI UDAAN from the startups, mentors and investors belonging to the previous cohorts.   

AGRI UDAAN is a wonderful illustration of

Agro chems – Chemicals, Agro chems – Pesticides, Agrotech, Company News, E-commerce, India

 The online-exclusive products will be available in 14 states with a 72-hour delivery promise.

Bengaluru based nurture.retail, India’s largest B2B Ag-input e-commerce platform, has launched a comprehensive range of crop protection products which will be made available only online via its mobile app. These online-exclusive products comprise herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and bio-stimulants; these products are Uniquat, Turf, Lancer, Yieldwin, Manzate, Amerex, Ricebac, Imidastar and Lambda Star.

The launched product portfolio consists of crop protection, bio-stimulants & crop nutrition products that help in weed control, seed treatment, profuse tillering, branching and ensuring nutrition to the soil for growth solving problems the farmers face, from seeding to the growth & maturity stages.

This launch marks an important step for nurture.retail division of nurture.farm as it expands its online-exclusive product offerings. It also represents a progressive shift in the mindset of agri-input companies towards digital commerce. These products were launched via its flagship Shubh Aarambh event by nurture.retail amidst its retailer network in the presence of the chief guest Ashish Dobhal, CEO of UPL SAS.

Ashish Dobhal, Chief Executive Officer at UPL SAS, said, “In India, about 350,000 registered & licensed agri-input retailers cater to 150 million farmers. Most of these agri-input products are distributed through the traditional network (offline). By collaborating with nurture.retail to launch an online-exclusive product line, we can serve untapped markets and leverage digital channels as growth levers. This step also safeguards the interest of leading agri-input companies by ensuring that the traditional distribution channels remain unaffected.”

 Vishal Dubey, Business Head – nurture.retail said, “We are excited to launch online-exclusive products on our platform to celebrate the Kharif Season. The online-exclusive products will be available in 14 states with a 72-hour delivery promise. Agri-retailers can purchase the best agri-inputs through the crop life cycle at affordable rates. We will rapidly add more online exclusive products, unlocking new avenues for growth for agri-retailers.”

 The online-exclusive products will be available in

Acquaculture, Climate, Live Stock, Sustainability

This collaboration, supported by the World Bank, aims to empower smallholder fish producers, introduce innovative technologies and improve the livelihoods of farmers in 15 districts of the state

WorldFish, the Department of Water Resources and the Department of Fisheries have joined forces to boost climate-resilient aquaculture in Odisha. In a momentous event, a tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed with a focus on climate resilience for smallholder aquatic food producers. The signing ceremony, attended by esteemed government officials, World Bank representatives and WorldFish staff, marked a significant step towards advancing the state’s aquaculture sector. 

Smruti Ranjan Pradhan, the director of fisheries for Odisha, Rashmi Ranjan Nayak, the project director of OIIPCRA and an additional secretary to the Government of Odisha and Arun Padiyar, WorldFish lead in India signed the MoA in the presence of Anu Garg, the development commissioner-cum-additional chief secretary of the Department of Water Resources in Odisha, Suresh Kumar Vashisth, the principal secretary of the Department of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development in Odisha and Arabinda Kumar Padhee, the principal secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment in Odisha. 

The agreement, facilitated by the Odisha Community Tank Development and Management Society (OCTDMS), aims to intensify and diversify agricultural production while enhancing climate resilience. Under the agreement, WorldFish will provide technical assistance and knowledge support for the Odisha Integrated Irrigation and Climate Resilience Agriculture (OIIPCRA) initiative. 

“Our previous collaboration with WorldFish had a significant impact whereby the seed production in Odisha doubled thus ensuring the state’s self-sufficiency through the adoption of WorldFish’s early breeding technology and facilitation in adopting reservoir cage culture,” said, Suresh Kumar Vashisth Principal Secretary Department of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development, Odisha

“In Odisha, the government is particularly focused on promoting climate-resilient aquatic food production systems in these public water bodies. This project serves as an economically beneficial activity and provides incentives to the local community,” said, Arun Pandiyar India Lead WorldFish.

The OIIPCRA project will benefit smallholder farmers across 15 districts, including Balangir, Balasore, Bargarh, Bhadrak, Boudh, Gajapati, Ganjam, Jajpur, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Nawarangpur, Nuapada and Subarnapur. By focusing on adaptation and mitigation strategies, species diversification and the adoption of new technologies, the project aims to enhance production, increase income and reduce the vulnerability of resource-poor farmers to climate shocks. 

This collaboration, supported by the World Bank,