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Renuva™ and Ecolibrium™ technologies enable two new offerings for a wide range of propylene glycol applications including personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food ingredients, flavorings, fragrances, agricultural and industrial.

Dow has announced the launch of two new sustainable varieties of propylene glycol (PG) solutions in North America featuring bio-circular and circular feedstocks. Suitable for a broad range of applications, customers can now offer their high-performance products with externally verified sustainability benefits thanks to a mass balance approach.

The mass balance approach traces the flow of bio-circular and circular materials used to manufacture PG through complex value chains and attributes it based on verifiable bookkeeping; an approach that recently received ISCC PLUS certification in Freeport, Texas.

This achievement marked the first time that a Dow PG manufacturing plant in North America received an ISCC PLUS certification. “We are proud to set a precedent for more sustainable material production in North America, demonstrating our commitment to advancing sustainable production and products for our customers,” said Thales de Oliviera, business sustainability leader for the Americas for Dow Polyurethanes. “The demand for circular and bio-circular material for polyurethane end-markets is increasing, and by using our advanced recycling technologies, we can now offer our customers the same high-quality products with increased sustainability benefits.”

Applying innovative technologies, two new sustainable PG products will now be available in North America, and certified by ISCC PLUS:

Propylene Glycol CIR featuring Renuva™ recycled content helps customers close the loop and process hard-to-recycle post-consumer and post-industrial waste into sustainable feedstocks.

Propylene Glycol REN featuring Ecolibrium™ bio-circular technology enables a reduction in the use of fossil fuel-based feedstocks.

The new PG solutions, CIR and REN, are designed to help customers reach their circular and sustainability goals and are suitable for a broad range of applications across industries including personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food ingredients, flavorings, fragrances, agricultural and industrial.

As Dow accelerates its sustainability journey, it continues to seek out new and innovative ways to incorporate alternative feedstocks, specifically those with bio-circular origins or derived from post-industrial consumer waste, to create more sustainable solutions. The mass balance approach makes use of verifiable bookkeeping to trace and attribute the flow of sustainable materials through complex value chains without changing the production process.

Renuva™ and Ecolibrium™ technologies enable two new

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The centre has showcased remarkable expertise in various domains, including Organic Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Water Technology, and Process Scale-Up.

The DCM Shriram Innovation Centre, an internal research and development facility of DCM Shriram Ltd- Chemicals Business, has achieved an esteemed recognition from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.

Situated in Vadodara, Gujarat, this Innovation Centre was established in 2023, covering an expansive area of 2.5 acres. The DSIR recognition is a testament to the innovative research and development activities undertaken by in-house R&D units, including the development of new products, design enhancements, engineering innovations, and process improvements.

Despite its brief existence, the centre has showcased remarkable expertise in various domains, including Organic Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Water Technology, and Process Scale-Up. Its technical capabilities encompass Organic & Inorganic synthesis, Catalysis testing, Material Characterisation, Product Formulations, and Application Development across diverse sectors such as polymers, FMCG, Oil & Gas, Paints, and Chemicals cleaning & etching.

Moving forward, the innovation centre aims to delve into emerging areas like epoxy in composites, Electricals, Construction & Coatings applications. It also intends to develop differentiated product formulations in water treatment chemicals, advanced materials, and sustainable product portfolios aligned with the valorisation of chlorine through downstream derivatives.

In pursuit of collaborative R&D endeavours, the centre has established partnerships with esteemed academic and research institutions worldwide.

The centre has showcased remarkable expertise in

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Corteva Catalyst will partner with entrepreneurs and innovators to accelerate the development of early-stage, disruptive technologies.

Corteva, Inc.  announced the launch of Corteva Catalyst, a new investment and partnership platform focused on accessing and bringing to market agricultural innovations that advance the company’s R&D priorities and drive value creation. Corteva Catalyst will partner with entrepreneurs and innovators to accelerate the development of early-stage, disruptive technologies that enable farmers to sustainably produce more food and feed.

“Corteva has a long tradition of addressing the critical challenges farmers face around the world by advancing innovation in partnership with the global scientific community,” said Sam Eathington, EVP and Corteva Chief Technology and Digital Officer. “Through Corteva Catalyst, we will build upon that tradition by pairing our considerable expertise and resources with the agility of start-ups and universities to deliver new solutions for farmers globally. This initiative will expand our pipeline and accelerate growth.”

Leveraging Corteva’s expertise, recognized R&D capabilities, global footprint and go-to-market infrastructure, Corteva Catalyst is uniquely positioned to support the development and commercialization of groundbreaking technology and deliver it directly into farmers’ hands.

Corteva Catalyst will initially focus on identifying opportunities across four strategic verticals aligned with the company’s R&D priorities: genome editing; biologicals and natural products; technology platforms; and decision science. 

Corteva Catalyst will partner with entrepreneurs and

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Argus is also publishing new calculated calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) assessments that anticipate the introduction of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in 2026.

Global energy and commodity price reporting service Argus launched the world’s first assessments for low and zero-carbon calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN), an important nitrogen-based fertilizer used extensively in Europe.

The new calculated assessments show the cost of producing CAN with either blue ammonia — made using natural gas, but such that associated carbon emissions are permanently stored or re-used — or with green ammonia, made using renewable energy.

The fertilizer industry is addressing the need to decarbonise, and nitrogen fertilizers are responsible for the majority of its direct and indirect emissions. Producing CAN with a lower carbon footprint is seen as one way of enabling the continued production and use of nitrogen fertilizers, maintaining their critical role in enhancing crop yields, but with lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Argus is also publishing new calculated CAN assessments that anticipate the introduction of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in 2026. The CBAM will ensure that imported CAN is treated in the same way as domestically-produced CAN under the EU emissions trading system (ETS), meaning that imports to the EU will also be subject to the cost of controlling emissions. Argus’ calculations include the current ETS cost of carbon in CAN of different carbon intensities.

The new assessments will give producers, consumers, traders and other companies in the nitrogen fertilizer industry in Europe a clearer understanding of the implications of changes in the market which target a reduction or elimination of emissions from nitrogen fertilizers, and the costs of doing so.

Argus Media chairman and chief executive Adrian Binks said: “We have worked with the nitrogen fertilizer industry to identify the markets where it needs increased transparency and clarity. The energy transition requires significant investment and forward planning as well as action now, and these new cost assessments provide critical data that will inform better business decisions.”

Argus is also publishing new calculated calcium

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The Company plans to fully integrate this trait into its elite commercial corn line by the end of 2024.

Origin Agritech Ltd., a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, announced a major breakthrough in corn production technology. Building on the Company’s track record of innovation, Origin Agritech has developed a high-yield corn inbred line that significantly surpasses the productivity of traditional corn. This groundbreaking advancement was achieved through precise gene editing techniques, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainable and efficient agriculture.

Over the course of two years of rigorous multilocational field trials, the new gene-edited corn inbred line demonstrated a yield increase of over 50% compared to the original line. This leap in productivity has the potential to addressing global food security challenges through cutting-edge agricultural technologies.

Dr Gengchen Han, Chairman and CEO of Origin Agritech, stated, “The significant increase in yield potential heralds a new era in corn production, offering a sustainable solution to meet the growing global demand for food. We believe that our gene-edited high-yield corn will play a crucial role in enhancing food security and sustainability worldwide.”

The Company plans to fully integrate this trait into its elite commercial corn line by the end of 2024. This integration is expected to greatly enhance seed yield and significantly reduce the cost of hybrid seed production. In addition, Origin will conduct field demonstrations and seed production trials in the summer of 2024. These events will showcase the technology’s performance and its potential impact on the agriculture industry.

The Company plans to fully integrate this

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The company’s portfolio expansion includes first-time registrations in France and Germany.

 Protealis, a leading seeds and seed technologies developer for sustainable plant proteins, announced the launch of four new soy seed varieties. The company’s portfolio expansion includes first-time registrations in France and Germany. This underlines Protealis’ dedication to commercially expand its footprint in Europe, as announced on 23 January 2024 upon the successful conclusion of its EUR 22 million B-Round funding. All newly registered soybean varieties are from the very early 000 category, tailored to thrive in the colder, northern European climate. This aligns with Protealis’ mission to develop and commercialise legume crops that are better adapted to the European environment, facilitating the adoption of local soybean to novel and rapidly growing markets in Northern-Europe.

Protealis’ four new soy varieties – PRO Vesuvio, PRO Helicon, PRO Taranaki and PRO Jacinto – have been bred specifically to deliver both high yield and high protein content despite the shorter (colder) growing season in Northern Europe. These are essential traits for European farmers looking to switch from traditional break crops such as canola, to a more sustainable and profitable legume crop. The official variety trials in France, Belgium and Germany confirmed such enhanced performance in yield and/or protein compared to the commercially relevant checks. The new varieties complement the existing soy seed portfolio of Artemis and Hermes, which immediately topped the official charts in Belgium upon launch in 2021.

Benjamin Laga, CEO of Protealis, commented: “We are excited to launch no less than four new soybean varieties this year, including first-time registrations in France and Germany. Registration procedures are rigorous and include the need to demonstrate both high performance and uniqueness of a variety. As such, the launch of these four new Protealis soybean varieties clearly demonstrates the high-quality product offering we are building for European farmers. As from now, we will be presenting these new varieties to several large B2B players in key expanding soybean markets, looking for premium soybean varieties for both the food and feed market.”

According to Donau Soja, a non-profit European independent multistakeholder organisation, the soy area in Europe has doubled in the past 10 years to over 5 million soy has recorded in Europe in 2023[2], driven by its many benefits. Legume crops such as soy are an excellent source of protein for both the food and feed market. Soy can be grown sustainably since it does not require nitrogen fertilization. With their fibrous roots, legumes improve soil quality and are an excellent addition for farmers in any crop rotation and indispensable for regenerative agriculture.

In addition to soy, Protealis continues to advance its yellow pea breeding program and is investing in the development of supporting technology platforms focused on the prediction of for example crop yield and quality, based on a combination genetic fingerprinting and AI. This will allow the company to further accelerate the introduction of new and better protein crop varieties to the market.

The company’s portfolio expansion includes first-time registrations

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Microbot™ Technology represents a revolutionary approach to crop nutrition, diseases, and pest management.

IPL Biologicals Limited, a trailblazer in agricultural innovation, announced the launch of its new brand identity and groundbreaking Microbot™ Technology, marking a significant milestone in its 30-year journey of excellence.

The redesigned logo is meticulously crafted to resonate with the farming community, encapsulating growth, nature and unwavering sustainability. The new logo symbolizes IPL Biologicals’ unwavering commitment to excellence in agriculture innovation, showcasing its forward-thinking approach. Products are categorized by distinct blue and green triangles, making it easier for the r to customers choose. Blue represents CIB standard-compliant Bio-fungicides and Bio-Insecticide while green signifying FCO standard-compliant Biofertilizers. Additionally, a specialized range of Biostimulants boasts a vibrant, unique design for easy recognition.

Harsh Vardhan Baghchandaka, President of IPL Biologicals, commented, “As we celebrate 30 years of agricultural innovation, we are thrilled to introduce our new brand identity and groundbreaking Microbot™ Technology. This transformation symbolises our unwavering commitment to excellence and sustainability, empowering farmers and revolutionizing crop cultivation.”

Baghchandka further added “Our farmer-centric approach goes beyond just packaging. We have incorporated features in our packaging that enhance convenience and usability for farmers in their day-to-day operations. From ergonomic designs for easy handling to clear labeling and instructions, every aspect of our packaging is tailored to meet the needs and preferences of our farming community. By prioritising the practicality and efficiency of our packaging, we aim to empower farmers with the tools they need to succeed while also promoting sustainable practices in agriculture.”

At the heart of IPL Biologicals’ latest innovation lies Microbot™ Technology, an avant-garde agricultural solution born from the fusion of microbiology, genetics, and agronomy. Developed at the company’s Technology & Innovation Centre (TIC), Microbot™ Technology represents a revolutionary approach to crop nutrition, diseases, and pest management. Engineered with precision, this technology harnesses specialized microbial formulations and strains, meticulously selected and fine-tuned by IPL Biologicals’ esteemed team of scientists. Microbot™ Technology delivers targeted benefits, including augmented nutrient absorption, bolstered disease resilience, and efficacious pest control, empowering farmers to cultivate robust crops and maximize yields for a resilient and bountiful future.

Speaking about the new brand identity and salient features of the new packaging design adopted for all the products, Rahul Mathur, National Marketing Head IPL Biologicals said “Understanding the importance of minimising our environmental footprint, we have meticulously designed our packaging using sustainable materials that are biodegradable and recyclable. This eco-friendly packaging not only reflects our commitment to environmental stewardship but also ensures that our products are delivered to farmers in a manner that aligns with our values of sustainability.”

Microbot™ Technology represents a revolutionary approach to

Agribusiness, Carbon Farming, Company News, Environment, Europe

By 2025, Bayer expects to significantly increase the number of food and ag value chain projects and the number of participating farmers.

Bayer announced a partnership with UK-headquartered company Trinity Agtech. As part of Bayer’s efforts to drive regenerative agriculture, Trinity Agtech’s platform Sandy will be instrumental for Bayer’s Carbon Initiative in the region EMEA in measuring and monitoring carbon on a farm level. Furthermore, the cooperation will enable the customized development of Bayer’s solutions to value chain players needs and growers based on Trinity’s capabilities. Leveraging science, digital and agronomical strengths on both ends the result is a unique regenerative agriculture ecosystem, developing high quality assets for a market that needs to be committed to tangible and credible outcomes.

The European Carbon Initiative is vital to Bayer’s overall strategy to shape regenerative agriculture. This includes making agriculture more productive and resilient while restoring natural resources. Started off in 2021, the Carbon Initiative now includes multiple tailored projects with large companies from the food supply and agricultural value chain. Today, farmers across several European countries and companies across the Food and Farming supply chain are working alongside with these partners to reduce carbon emissions and sequester carbon in the soil. Project results show that growers that are using regenerative practices are emitting on average 15 percent less carbon than conventional farmers. By 2025, Bayer expects to significantly increase the number of food and ag value chain projects and the number of farmers participating in value chain programs as the European Carbon Initiative is going to switch from pilot phase to scale-up phase for commercial projects.

To support these goals, reliable monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) is key for all players of the food value chain to be compliant with third parties, global guidelines, certification bodies and regulatory requirements. With Sandy, Trinity Agtech has developed a new generation, trusted and easy-to-use cloud-based platform where farmers and project developers will bring all their data into one place to create a fact-based and primary data driven register of a farm’s natural capital. This allows the farmer to assess the farm’s carbon balance and options going forward.

“Our collaboration with Trinity offers many benefits for farmers and for our partners in the food value chain that want to deliver against their carbon reduction commitments and want to support regenerative practices in agriculture,” said Lionnel Alexandre, Carbon Business Venture Lead for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Bayer’s Crop Science Division. “We need reliable measuring technology and data analysis to verify carbon reductions and carbon sequestration on the farms. Trinity contributes with its state-of-the-art platform that is acknowledged by many experts around the globe.”

Working with internationally approved models to ensure accuracy

Trinity’s models and analytical frameworks are nationally and internationally compliant with the IPCC standards and other key global guidelines, such as the GHG-P, in addition to previous verification against ISO 14.064 and 14.067 methodologies. Trinity Agtech’s distinctive scientific board contains leading international experts to ensure the most accurate possible assessment for the farmer with the available data. A recent study commissioned by the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) across 81 carbon calculators has placed Trinity’s software Sandy on the first rank in assessing farm carbon footprints and natural capital.

“We’re proud of Bayer’s commitment to credible and trusted sustainability analytics and their power in advancing the prosperity and environmental progress of the Food and Farming supply chain. Trinity is delighted to be Bayer’s analytical partner of choice in this vital program,” said Dr Hosein Khajeh-Hosseiny, Founder and Executive Chairman at Trinity.

By 2025, Bayer expects to significantly increase

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New lab becomes part of Syngenta’s global network of Quality Control labs, supporting the company’s mission to deliver the highest quality vegetable seed products to growers.

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds inaugurated today a new Seed Health Lab in Hyderabad, India, further strengthening the company’s continued investment in quality control capabilities. The state-of-the-art lab is one of the most advanced seed testing facilities in the world and delivers India’s first dedicated seed health lab, which will serve growers in India, across the Asia Pacific region and beyond.

Located in Nuthankal village near Hyderabad, the lab becomes part of Syngenta’s global network of vegetable seed Quality Control labs, including centers of excellence in the United States and the Netherlands, which supports Syngenta’s mission to deliver the highest quality vegetable seed products to growers around the world.

“High-quality, healthy seed is the foundation of success in the field for our customers,” said Nishchint Bhatia, Head of Asia Pacific for Syngenta Vegetable Seeds. “This investment highlights our commitment to ensuring growers have a reliable supply of healthy, disease-free seed. This world-class facility also supports ‘Make in India’ and India’s growing leadership role in agriculture and vision to become a key global seed exporter.”

Built for $2.4 million (Rs 20 Crores), the 6,500-square-foot modern facility is currently capable of processing 12,000 virus/bacterial tests per year with capacity to expand with future growth. The facility is compliant with seed health test regulations in India and will be aligned with international accreditation programs such as International Seed Health Initiative (ISHI) and Naktuinbouw Authorized Laboratories (NAL). The lab is also seeking export certification and local accreditation with the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).

“Global seed stewardship and promoting seed health in the global movement of seeds is critical to protecting the integrity of growers’ crops and safeguarding global supply chains and global food security,” said Erik Postma, Global Head of Quality Management for Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and Flowers. “Detailed care must be taken with every seed that makes it to a grower. This is a shared responsibility of the entire seed industry, which is why we’re proud to offer our seed testing services to other seed companies to support international phytosanitary standards.”

Syngenta’s Hyderabad site was first established in 2009 and is home to more than 250 full-time and seasonal employees and workers supporting seed processing, quality control and supply operations. Syngenta was one of first companies to breed vegetable varieties more than 150 years ago, and today is the most global organization in the industry with Vegetable Seeds teams operating in more than 60 countries and shipping seeds to 124 countries.

The inauguration in Nutankal was witnessed by key government officials. M Raghunandan Rao (IAS), Agriculture Production Commissioner and Secretary, Government of Telangana; Dr B Gopi (IAS), Director Agriculture, Government of Telangana; Dr D K Srivastava, Deputy Commissioner (QC), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India were present at the inauguration among others.

New lab becomes part of Syngenta’s global

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The digital platform simplifies smart farming by using predictive modelling based on real-time data.

FMC India, an agricultural sciences company, has launched its innovative precision agriculture platform Arc™ farm intelligence in India. The new offering is aimed at encouraging smarter agricultural practices for farmers, advisers and channel partners.

By combining real-time data and predictive modelling, Arc™ farm intelligence assists farmers in monitoring field conditions and pest pressure. Farmers can then ensure precise application of the recommended crop care products to optimize yield and achieve higher returns on investment.

Ravi Annavarapu, President, FMC India and South-West Asia said, “Farmers encounter numerous challenges in the field on a daily basis while navigating today’s complex and evolving agricultural landscape. Arc™ farm intelligence, a one-stop solution for farmers, will support them in making informed decisions based on real-time field insights for more effective and efficient crop care, thus providing them with enhanced precision, productivity and profitability. We are confident that farmers will gain a significant advantage and stay ahead with these technology-driven services.”

The platform, available through a new app, will not only provide in-depth insights into FMC’s leading product portfolio, but also enable farmers to participate in several digital initiatives and contests throughout the year to win attractive rewards.

The Arc™ farm intelligence app will also provide farmers easy access to FMC India’s boom spray service. Available at their fingertips, farmers can easily schedule a spray and pay using an integrated payment gateway on the app. Farmers can better plan their spray calendar with ten days’ advance weather forecast and make informed crop-care decisions. Additionally, farmers across India can access doorstep delivery of FMC’s leading products via the app, as it is directly linked to FMC’s brand store on Amazon.

Farmers can now access the Arc™ farm intelligence platform by downloading the app on their mobile devices from iOS and Android app stores. The multi-lingual app is available in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Marathi languages.

The digital platform simplifies smart farming by

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Dhanuka Agritech will provide training related to agricultural production to these small farmers by associating with the central institutes, ATARIs and KVKs.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Dhanuka Agritech Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension), ICAR Dr. U.S. Gautam and Chairman, Dhanuka Agritech Limited Dr R.G. Aggarwal signed this MoU on behalf of respective organisations.

Dr Gautam said that the objective of this agreement is to utilise the efficiency of both the institutions to deliver new technology to the farmers. He said that there are more than 14.5 crore farmers across the country, out of which most of the farmers are having small land holdings. Dhanuka Agritech will provide training related to agricultural production to these small farmers by associating with the central institutes, ATARIs and KVKs.

Dr. Gautam said that today the whole world is facing the challenges of climate change and India is no stranger to it, in such a time there is a need for both the institutions to work together on a new method of agricultural production which is climate-friendly. The aim of this MoU is to promote natural farming in the changing environment, he added.

Dr Aggarwal said Dhanuka Agritech will provide advisory service and train farmers in collaboration with ICAR-ATARI and KVKs. On this occasion, Assistant Director General of ICAR, Directors, senior scientists and senior officers of ICAR headquarters were also present.

Dhanuka Agritech will provide training related to

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The acquisition opens up new avenues for Vibaantta Global Pvt Ltd to penetrate the highly competitive US and Canada markets.

 Vibaantta Global Private Limited, a prominent player in the rice production and sales sector, has announced its acquisition of BGE Global Distribution Inc, a Florida-based company specializing in the distribution of food-based commodities, particularly Refined Sugar sourced from Brazil and other South American countries.

BGE Global Distribution Inc has distinguished itself as a key player in the food distribution industry, known for its expertise in sourcing high-quality Refined Sugar from Brazil and other regions in South America. With a strong emphasis on quality assurance and reliable supply chains, BGE Global Distribution Inc has earned a reputation for excellence in the food commodity market.

The acquisition by Vibaantta Global Pvt Ltd marks a strategic move aimed at strengthening its position in the global market. By integrating BGE Global Distribution Inc into its operations, Vibaantta aims to enhance its capabilities in sourcing and supplying sugar to its clients, particularly in Africa where there is a growing demand for food commodities.

Commenting on the acquisition, Paras Sachdev, Director of Vibaantta Global Pvt Ltd, expressed enthusiasm about the potential synergies between the two companies. “We are excited about the acquisition of BGE Global Distribution Inc, as it aligns perfectly with our strategic objectives of expanding our product offerings and diversifying our market reach. With their expertise in sugar sourcing and distribution, we believe that this partnership will enable us to better serve our clients and further strengthen our position in the global market.”

Moreover, the acquisition opens up new avenues for Vibaantta Global Pvt Ltd to penetrate the highly competitive US and Canada markets. Leveraging BGE Global Distribution Inc’s established network and market presence in the US, Vibaantta aims to introduce its rice products to consumers in North America.

“This partnership not only allows us to enhance our sugar supply chain capabilities but also provides us with a gateway to enter the lucrative US and Canada markets for our rice products,” Paras Sachdev added. “We are confident that the combined strengths of Vibaantta Global Pvt Ltd and BGE Global Distribution Inc will drive growth and create value for our customers and stakeholders.”

Vibaantta Global Pvt Ltd embarks on this new phase of expansion and growth, the acquisition of BGE Global Distribution Inc underscores its commitment to innovation, strategic partnerships, and delivering value to its customers in the global food market.

With the integration process underway, both companies are optimistic about the opportunities that lie ahead and are committed to delivering excellence in product quality, service, and customer satisfaction.

The acquisition opens up new avenues for

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With this certification, Yara joins a league of prominent organizations recognised for an exceptional work environment with an enviable culture.

Yara India, a subsidiary of Yara International and the world’s leading crop nutrition company, has been certified as a Great Place to Work®, in the category of mid-size organisations from February 2024-February 2025. The Great Place to Work Certification recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.

Description automatically generated Yara India has received this certification for the first time, based on the direct feedback from employees that was provided as part of an extensive anonymous survey about their experience at Yara India. With this certification, Yara joins a league of prominent organizations recognised for an exceptional work environment with an enviable culture. The survey showcased employees’ appreciation for Yara’s flexible approach, openness to innovation, and transparent practices, which contributed to this prestigious acknowledgment.

Speaking on the occasion, Sanjiv Kanwar, Managing Director, Yara South Asia, said, “We are thrilled to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’. This certification is beneficial to us as it provides us with a globally recognized and research-backed verification of great employee experience. We at Yara have always aimed to create an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative workplace environment, nurturing talent, and supporting their ambitions in the industry. Our continuous growth efforts as an organization and as a part of this industry, align with our global commitment to responsibly nourish the world, while uplifting the local community towards a nature positive food future.”

Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture. Their mission is to help every place become a great place to work for all. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace. Their recognition is the most coveted and respected in the world for elevating employer brands to attract the right people. Their proprietary methodology and platform enable organizations to truly capture, analyse, and understand the experience of all employees. Their Certification, Best Workplaces™ Lists, and global benchmarks have become the industry standard, built on data from employees in 150 countries around the world.

With this certification, Yara joins a league

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New initiative to support Cropin to develop a Food Security Decision Intelligence solution powered by AWS AI technologies, to track crop cultivation, production patterns, and climate change.

Bengaluru based Cropin Technology, a global Agtech leader enabling intelligent agriculture, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) India Private Limited* have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on enabling Cropin to build a solution to address the pressing issue of global hunger and food insecurity. This initiative aims to help Cropin develop core data architecture, analytics, modelling, and simulation components that can aggregate global farmland data and broader climate intelligence within a single solution. The solution will provide decision intelligence to governments, development agencies, and agri-businesses, and help them ensure food security for vulnerable populations. The collaboration reinforces Cropin’s commitment to enabling predictable, traceable, and sustainable global food systems, while supporting food security efforts undertaken by AWS Impact Computing, an initiative which aims to identify potential solutions that can improve the lives of humans, other species, and natural habitats.

As part of this initiative, Cropin will develop workloads that could eventually constitute a Food Security Decision Intelligence solution powered by AWS. The solution would leverage AWS’s advanced computing capabilities, including High Performance Computing (HPC), modeling/simulation, internet of things (IoT), robotics, visual/spatial computing, and generative artificial intelligence (AI). It will combine Cropin’s deep domain expertise in agriculture, earth observation sciences, data science, AI/ML, and deep learning models to provide accurate and granular crop yield intelligence for the most important food crops worldwide, initially focusing on rice, wheat, potato and maize, as they collectively account for more than half of the world’s food requirements.

AI-Enabled Global Food Systems, a Beacon of Hope:

The AI powered solution will integrate satellite imagery with in-situ field images and remote data to improve agricultural analytics through scalable models. These models will provide both micro (plot) and macro (regional/ global) insights and will be further analysed by identifying patterns and anomalies in the production and quality of major crops across global regions. Cropin’s AI, model building, data processing, and reporting will leverage AWS services such as Amazon Bedrock, a fully managed service that offers a choice of high-performing foundation models from leading AI companies; Amazon Q, a generative AI-powered assistant; Amazon QuickSight, which offers unified business intelligence at hyperscale; and AWS’s HPC infrastructure.

AWS will explore providing technical expertise to Cropin on its advanced computer services (HPC, ML/ Gen AI, IoT, geospatial), as well as industry insights from its agriculture, and sustainability specialists, to power Cropin’s platform. The insights generated through the workloads will be integrated into Cropin’s open-source dashboard. They can be disseminated via a WhatsApp or an SMS-based alerting system for stakeholders, including farmers, field officers, governments, development agencies, and agribusinesses. AWS will further support Cropin by exploring collaboration opportunities with research organisations and academic institutions such as Harvard Data Science Initiative (HDSI), to drive research and development in food security, climate-resilient agriculture, and food sustainability.

Speaking on the announcement, Krishna Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO, Cropin said, “We can analyse and identify changes in cultivation patterns at a country scale, spanning from sowing to harvesting. This includes examining weather parameters, moisture availability, and disease outbreaks at scale to understand their impact on crop health and yield. These insights are crucial for policymakers, enabling them to make informed decisions to combat hunger and ensure food security. Our collaboration with AWS marks a significant step towards building a global real-time decision intelligence solution, which will provide insights into several aspects of food security – agriculture, climate, trade, and supply chain – in one dashboard. This engagement with AWS helps us showcase the use of technology, data, and AI to solve these pressing issues.”

Shalini Kapoor, Director and Chief Technologist, AWS India Private Limited, said, “The world population is expected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, increasing food production requirements on the arable land available today. At AWS, we are inspired to work with customers to solve the most complex challenges at scale. Our work with Cropin showcases the power of advanced compute capabilities on the cloud to drive social and environmental impact. AWS’s generative AI, simulation, and data analytics technologies can help organisations like Cropin surface actionable and relevant insights from diverse data sets and scale their solution globally to empower decision makers to reduce food insecurity.”

New initiative to support Cropin to develop