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Key areas identified for joint projects included agro-chemicals, seeds, microbiome research, agro-machinery, farmer training and food processing.

The teams from ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, and UPL engaged in discussions to explore potential collaborations for technology development and its transfer to farmers’ fields. Key areas identified for joint projects included agro-chemicals, seeds, microbiome research, agro-machinery, farmer training, food processing, and more. It was also proposed that, to advance these collaborative efforts, the R&D team from UPL could visit ICAR-IARI for one-on-one discussions with the relevant research groups in the respective fields.

Dr C H Srinivasa Rao, Director, ICAR-IARI, highlighted the research, education, and extension agenda of IARI and opportunities for collaborations in emerging research priorities. He also emphasised the placement opportunities for IARI students in agro-industries. Heads of divisions presented various research themes during the visit.

Key areas identified for joint projects included

Agro Universities, Climate, India, Nature, R&D, Sustainable Energy

On August 8, 2022, The ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh (IGFRI) signed an MoU with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi. 

IGFRI and TERI will collaborate in various areas including: 

– Rehabilitation of Red Mud Dumping Area and other degraded    areas such as Fly ash ponds, Coal, Limestone and Lignite Mines into Green Belt Development through grassland/ silvipasture / hortipasture.

– To provide suitable grass and fodder species, whenever required in research projects.
– Support in developing joint proposal preparation  as consortium partner for various agencies
– Improving Livelihood of farmers and  Forest Dependent Communities
– Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Vulnerability for adaptation
– Biodiversity Conservation
– Ecosystem Services and Carbon Finance Mechanism
– Training and capacity building on above subjects

IGFRI and TERI will implement joint research projects of common interests requiring expertise and logistics from both the parties and study impacts.

On August 8, 2022, The ICAR-Indian Grassland

Agro Universities, Agrotech, Company News, India, Start ups

Baramati Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) will gain access to GROWiT products for use in agri research.

 GROWiT, India’s leading Direct-to-Farmer (D2F) protective farming manufacturer, announced a technology partnership with Baramati Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK). The Surat-based company will receive input on technical aspects of farming, improve its products and remain ahead of the competition, making this development a big milestone.

Similarly, the Baramati KVK, one of India’s largest and most advanced farm science centers, will gain access to GROWiT products for use in research. The access is applicable even if the KVK is conducting trials of different companies’ seeds and fertilizers. It will not only assist KVK in making its R&D more sustainable, but it will also assist the center in increasing yields and providing the best results to farmers.

Overall, the results of R&D conducted with this alliance will benefit the entire Indian agriculture sector. It will also increase the trust of farmers and other stakeholders in the notion of protective farming. Furthermore, KVK students will have the opportunity to learn firsthand about protective farming and the application of related technology.

Commenting on this partnership, Saurabh Agarwal, Director and CEO of GROWiT, said, “We started GROWiT to educate more farmers about the advantages of protective farming. Our alliance with Baramati KVK will help increase farmers’ and franchise owners’ trust in our model and in the products, we supply them.”

Commenting on the same, KVK said, “We are pleased to be associated with GROWiT. The collaboration is done to spread awareness about protective farming and other sustainable farming techniques. With GROWiT on board, we would not only be able to increase our productivity but also make our R&D activities more viable.”

The partnership with KVK Baramati will give GROWiT instant access to about 400–500 farmers who walk in daily at the center to learn more about farming techniques and recent agronomic developments. The center also conducts a variety of events regularly. It will give the company plenty of opportunities to meet farmers and village Sarpanchs and further spread awareness about the benefits of their products and protective farming techniques.

Baramati Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) will gain