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Agro Universities, Horticulture, India

The primary focus laid on enhancing the thrips and mite management in mulberry, facilitated by the innovative ICAR-NBAIR technology known as Shatpada All Rounder formulation.

The event organised by ICAR-NBAIR Bangalore “Training for Village Farmer Producer Organizations on Mass Production of Microbial Bio Agents and Parasitoid Predator Units,” unfolded in Devahanahalli, Karnataka. Attended by over 50 dedicated farmers engaged in mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing, the event aimed to equip them with the expertise needed for effective pest management. ICAR-NBAIR Bangalore, in collaboration with KVK Cinthamani, took a significant stride on August 14, 2023, as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

This collaborative initiative by ICAR-NBAIR and KVK Cinthamani not only enriched the farmers’ knowledge but also equipped them with practical solutions to enhance their agricultural endeavours. As the echoes of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav resonated, a sense of empowerment and optimism pervaded the hearts of these farmers, nurturing hopes for a bountiful future.

Dr S. N. Sushil, the Director of ICAR-NBAIR, and Dr A. N. Shylesha along with Dr A. Kandan, Principal Scientist, lent their expertise to address farmer queries and concerns. Their insights illuminated the effectiveness and viability of the biopesticides, quelling any doubts that had surfaced. In a gracious gesture at the event’s conclusion, Dr S. N. Sushil distributed the Shatpada All Rounder biopesticide formulation among the attending farmers. This generous move aimed to empower farmers with a potent tool for managing pests and diseases in their cherished mulberry fields

Amidst the lush landscapes of Devahanahalli, more than 50 enthusiastic farmers gathered to partake in this enlightening program. Their primary focus lay on enhancing their grasp of thrips and mite management in mulberry, facilitated by the innovative ICAR-NBAIR technology known as Shatpada All Rounder formulation. The farmers explored its applications, particularly its efficacy in countering thrips and mites that have often plagued their mulberry crops in the Cinthamani region.

Distinguished scientists from ICAR-NBAIR led informative sessions during the event. One crucial aspect they highlighted was the augmentation of farmyard manure using Trichoderma asperellum. This enriched blend was then deployed in the mulberry root zone, offering a robust defense against root rot and wilt.

The practical aspects of the event were equally engaging. ICAR-NBAIR scientists showcased the utilization of biopesticides such as Shatpada All Rounder and Shatpada Master Blaster. These eco-friendly alternatives were demonstrated to be effective in managing thrips and mites in actual field conditions. Inquisitive farmers, curious about the performance of these biopesticides, found their answers through interactions with experts.

The primary focus laid on enhancing the

Agrotech, Company News, India, Water

The five-year project includes the supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of telemetric rain gauge stations across Yermarus Circle

Bangalore-based Ingen Technologies, a fully-owned subsidiary of Weather Risk Management Services (WRMS), has recently collaborated with Water Resource Department Bangalore, Government of Karnataka and bagged the contract for procurement of Automatic Weather Station and automatic rain gauge stations in Southern India.

Under the 5 years project, Ingen technologies will take up the charge of supplying, installing, testing, commissioning, and maintaining a real-time data acquisition system (RTDAS) for the hydrological information system of 16 automatic weather stations (AWS) and 237 telemetric rain gauge stations (TRG) with telemetry system across Yermarus Circle (Bagalkot, Kalburgi & Dharwad divisions). Whereas, in Mysore Circle (Mysore and Hassan divisions), the company will supply, install, test, commission, and maintain RTDAS for hydrological information systems of 8 automatic weather stations (AWS) and 184 telemetric rain gauge stations (TRG) with telemetry systems.

Ingen Technologies will be fully responsible for providing the Water Resource Department in Bangalore, Government of Karnataka with Real Time Hydro-Met data acquisition network. It will also provide the key data required for forecasting inflows into the basin and other related activities. A Real Time Data Acquisition System (RTDAS) will consist of a telemetry network of rainfall and Hydro-meteorological (Weather) parameters that will be installed to provide inputs to the RTDAS.

Commenting on the announcement, Dr Ashish Agarwal, Co-Founder & CTO, WRMS, said, “Both the projects are a major leap forward for us to expand our solution across Southern India. Karnataka requires a cutting-edge Hydrological Information System (HIS) to supply the data and information required for the efficient management of the State’s water resources. Given the significance of agriculture to the state, resource management is paramount. We are confident that our Telemetric (Automatic) Rain Gauge (TRG / ARG) sensor and Automatic Weather Station (AWS) will help in timely detection of water-related risk to build climate resilience.”

Ingen Technologies Private Limited manufactures, supplies, installs and operates advanced farm IoTs like Automatic Weather Stations (AWS), Automatic Rain Gauge Systems (ARG), Automatic Irrigation Systems, etc. The company has installed more than 15,000 + IoTs across the country and is working with many government organisations like Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre, Andhra Pradesh State Development Planning Society, and more. Ingen has a team of 500+ multi-disciplinary experts across Agricultural Science, Data Science, Meteorology, Actuarial Science and Information Technology. 

The five-year project includes the supply, installation,

Acquaculture, Company News, Trade

As part of the retail foray Kings Infra also plans a 24/7 food delivery hub in Bangalore to cater to its customers.

Bangalore based Kings Infra Ventures with over four decades of leading presence in seafood processing, exports, and aquaculture, has made a foray into the retail consumer market with the ‘King Fresh’ range of exotic seafood products. The King Fresh seafood is the first step towards Kings Group’s holistic vision of becoming a ‘farm-to-fork’ enterprise in a phased manner.

As part of the retail foray Kings Infra also plans a 24/7 food delivery hub in Bangalore to cater to its customers. User-friendly mobile apps for B2B and B2C segments would also be unveiled soon.

“The foray into the retail food market is part of the strategic vision of the company to be in every segment of value creation in the aquaculture and fisheries sector,” said Shaji Baby John Chairman and Managing Director of Kings Infra Ventures Ltd. Kings Infra, known for its pioneering role in semi-intensive aquaculture farming in India, is one of the leading players in marine products processing and export for the last four decades. The entry into the retail consumer market is another milestone in the over four-decade-long journey of the company.

“The Indian domestic market offers a huge opportunity for high-quality protein-rich seafood. King Fresh offers freshly chilled or freshly frozen seafood sourced from own farms, aquaculture farmers, and cooperatives,” Shaji Baby John said. End-to-end traceability is the hallmark of King Fresh.

Initially, King Fresh would be launching convenient 250 and 500-gm tray packets with cleaned, cut, packed, chilled, and quickly chilled high-quality seafood. “Highest hygiene and safety standards will be the uniqueness of King Fresh. We will be using Flake Ice of the highest quality from our own plant to chill the fresh fish to ensure the quality,” Shaji Baby John said. A variety of shrimps including tiger prawns, white leg shrimp, lobsters, pomfret, Kingfish, squids, and octopus will be immediate items to be retailed by King Fresh. “We will expand the products portfolio with new additions in quick succession,” Shaji Baby John said.

King Fresh will be offering Sushi Grade quality for the first time in the Indian domestic market. “Sushi grade is considered as a gold standard for quality and hygiene in the case of seafood with its concept of live chilling process. We have mastered the process to cater to the export market and the same would be adopted for King Fresh,” he added.

The retail foray of King Fresh will also be marked by a very unique marketing model with innovative ideas and concepts. “We would be revealing the features of the unique and innovating marketing modules as we roll out the entire range of products,” Shaji Baby John said.

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As part of the retail foray Kings

Agrotech, Finance, India, Start ups

Nouryon will bring its expertise in crop protection and crop nutrition to the collaboration and enhance AGEYE’s precision farming technology to optimise indoor growing at scale for growers

Nouryon has announced that it has invested in Bangalore-based AGEYE Technologies, a technology company developing an automation platform for indoor farming. The platform uses artificial intelligence to turn visual inputs into crop growth development insights and autonomous actions that improve the predictability and profitability of harvests for growers. Nouryon will bring its expertise in crop protection and crop nutrition to the collaboration and further enhance AGEYE’s precision farming technology to optimise indoor growing at scale for growers.

“At Nouryon, we are constantly assessing investment opportunities in emerging and sustainable technologies that have the potential to become a disruptive force in our key end-markets including Agriculture and Food, Home and Personal Care, and Paints and Coatings,” said Rajeev Rao, Nouryon Senior Vice President of Corporate Development. “AGEYE’s next-generation digital platform has the potential to transform indoor farming.” 

AGEYE’s digital technology combines the principles of plant eco-physiology and precision farming to create an intelligent indoor farming platform that maximises plant growth rate, development, morphology, physiology, and ultimately improvement of crop yield, phytochemical content, and flavour. 

“The AGEYE platform’s ability to rapidly identify localised growth irregularities and implement corrective actions is an excellent complement to Nouryon’s crop nutrition and crop protection product portfolio,” said Ignacio Garin, Vice President, Agriculture and Food at Nouryon. “We look forward to collaborating closely with AGEYE to accelerate the development of this revolutionary technology and offer our customers the next generation of solutions in the indoor farming sector.”

“We are very pleased to partner with Nouryon – they have an extensive global reach in serving fertigation and hydroponics applications with micronutrients and specialty fertilizers and we share a vision of advancing the sustainability of indoor farming,” said Nick Genty, Co-Founder and CEO of AGEYE.

AGEYE has been recognised as the “AI-based AgTech Company of the Year” by the 2022 AgTech Breakthrough Awards and “Overall Sensor Solution of the Year” by the 2021 AgTech Breakthrough Awards. Founded in 2018, AGEYE has offices in Raleigh, North Carolina (USA) and Bangalore, Karnataka.

Nouryon will bring its expertise in crop

India, Live Stock

The AQCS will be equipped with online clearance System for imports of livestock products and livestock in due course and be a game changer for local economy

The Department of Animal Husbandry, Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying recently celebrated National Milk Day in Bengaluru, Karnataka and on the occasion unveiled Animal Quarantine Certification Services (AQCS) as part of the celebrations in Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru. The station has been completed recently and was inaugurated by Dr Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal husbandry & Dairying, Government of India on National Milk Day in the presence of Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India.

AQCS, Bangalore was initiated in August 2009 and the station has been functioning from the airport satellite office at Alpha 3, Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Since its inception, the station has seen a substantial increase in its workload and movement of Livestock and Livestock products has increased manifold. However, in the absence of Quarantine facility, the import of Live animals like Horses, Cattles, Sheep, Goats, etc. was not allowed into Bengaluru. 

This station will facilitate regions in the country especially the Southern States to import and export of livestock and livestock products and boost to the trade. The AQCS will be equipped with online clearance System for imports of livestock products and livestock in due course and be a game changer for local economy.

The AQCS will be equipped with online