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AgroPolicy

Oregon State University releases new antioxidant-rich purple tomato

The plant is a semi-determinate variety, meaning the tomatoes tend to ripen at about the same time, making it timely for preserving.    The new Oregon State University-developed tomato Midnight…

Bayer, NITI Aayog’s AIM to collaborate in promoting agri-tech innovations

The SoI will span the promotion of science education, advancing digital solutions and agri-tech to strengthen supply chains    Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has collaborated with Bayer, a…

Govt launches e-marketplace platform e-SANTA to connect aqua farmers with buyers  

It will enhance quality levels, traceability of fish and provide new options for aqua farmers   Piyush Goyal, Union Commerce and Industry Minister, has virtually inaugurated e-SANTA, an electronic marketplace…

NCDC secures Rs 600 Cr loan from Deustsche Bank  

FPOs would be able to access easier credit and market through the NCDC agreements with ICC and Deutsche Bank   The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has secured Rs 600…

ICAR holds virtual symposium on ‘Advances in Plant Biotechnology & Genome Editing’

The Symposium was aimed at advanced biotechnological applications, including CRISPR/Cas based Genome Editing Technology The ICAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Ranchi, Jharkhand in association with the prestigious Plant Tissue Culture…

PAU to establish Agro-Processing Centre in Ludhiana    

Proposed agro processing centre will act as a bench mark for the rural youth and progressive farmers of the state.    The Vice-Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Dr Baldev…

IFFCO to maintain old selling price for 11.26 LMT DAP/Complex fertilisers during Kharif 2021

The companies have been advised to continue the movement of fertilisers so as to achieve the desired level of pre-positioning before the peak phase of the Kharif season. To assess…

Centre appoints TAFE CMD as PSEB Chairperson

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved her appointment as the Chairperson of PESB for a period of 3 years from the date of assumption of charge   TAFE…

IIT Kharagpur’s new Betel leaf oil extraction tech to revolutionise output for industrial use

About 10-20 ml of essential oil can be extracted by one person a day using an extractor in three shifts, while the oil commands a price of between Rs 30,000…

SAARC Agri Council holds virtual meeting on Water Management for Sustainable Crop Production in South Asia  

Around 14 country experts from 7 member states of SAARC namely – India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Afghanistan participated in the meeting   A Virtual Regional Consultation…

NAFED to launch 200 new ‘Honey Corners Stores’ to boost marketing of honey & beehive products  

It aims to increase the income of farmers, employment generation and increase in honey exports   For marketing support to the honey FPOs, NAFED has developed 14-15 Honey Corners, one…

Ag Ministry launches ‘Madhukranti’ portal for traceability of honey  

The portal enables consumers to know the source of honey and assure quality of the products  Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar launched “Madhukranti’ and Honey…

AYUSH Ministry, DAHD to jointly conduct research seeking quality Ayurvedic drugs for veterinary use

It will identify potential medicinal plant species used in veterinary medicine and provide their standards, training and awareness program on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)   A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

PAU to commercialise Bt cotton variety in partnership with IFSA Seeds 

PAU’s Bt 1 is the first Bt cotton variety of India developed in public sector with inbuilt resistance against bollworms The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) entered into agreement with Sri…

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