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Acquaculture, Agro Universities, Animal Husbandry, Collaborations, India, Live Stock, Poultry, R&D

The collaboration aims to develop and validate testing methods for banned and regulated compounds, including antibiotics, in meat and meat products.

The ICAR–National Meat Research Institute (NMRI) in Hyderabad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Waters India Private Ltd., a leading science and technology company renowned for its analytical instruments, particularly in chromatography and mass spectrometry. This collaboration aims to develop and validate testing methods for banned and regulated compounds, including antibiotics, in meat and meat products. Additionally, the NMRI has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, for further research collaborations.

During the signing ceremony, Dr S. B. Barbuddhe, Director of ICAR-NMRI, emphasised that this initiative will significantly enhance the food safety efforts in our country and will greatly contribute to ensuring the quality and safety of animal-sourced foods for consumers.

The National Research Centre on Meat (NRCM), the research arm of ICAR-NMRI, is a premier institution focused on addressing challenges in the meat sector. Its mission is to modernise the industry by developing innovative technologies for meat production, processing, and utilisation. These efforts benefit not only meat producers and processors but also consumers by promoting safe and sustainable practices.

The collaboration aims to develop and validate

Agro Universities, Foodgrains, India

The processing unit will offer a range of services, including cleaning, de-hulling, and packaging, ensuring that millets are processed to meet the highest industry standards.

The Millets processing & custom hiring centre was inaugurated at Bettada Basaveshwara farmer’s producer organization (FPO) at Jakkaladinni Village of Sirwar Taluka, Raichur district, Karnataka. The unit offers the Millet Processing facility to local millet farmers at affordable charges. ICICI Foundation supported this project under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative for sustainable agriculture and Nutrition security.

The unit was inaugurated by Venugopal Y Rao, Project Manager, ICICI Foundation, Karnataka, in the presence of the FPO Project team, ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad, and the Board of Directors from FPOs and Farmers.

The processing unit will offer a range of services, including cleaning, de-hulling, and packaging, ensuring that millets are processed to meet the highest industry standards. This facility is designed to cater to the needs of local farmers and cooperatives, providing them with access to cutting-edge technology and expertise.

Dr C Tara Sathyavathi, Director, ICAR-IIMR,said , “This millet processing unit will strengthen the value chain of millet, disseminating production & processing technologies to small & marginal farmers”.

Agriculture University officials, Line department officials, the Board of Directors, the CEO and accountant of FPO, and over 200 progressive farmers from Jakkaladinni and neighboring villages of Raichur district attended the programme.

The processing unit will offer a range

Acquaculture, Agro Universities, India, R&D

‘CIBA EHP Cura I’ technology addresses Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei a microsporidian pathogen that poses a severe threat to the global shrimp industry.

ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with M/s Neomeds, Hyderabad, Telangana for the technology transfer of ‘CIBA EHP Cura I’- technology. This innovative technology addresses Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei a microsporidian pathogen that poses a severe threat to the global shrimp industry. After 6-7 years of exclusive research on EHP, ICAR-CIBA developed ‘CIBA EHP cura I’ a treatment that was field validated and led to its commercialization.

Dr. Kuldeep K. Lal, Director, ICAR-CIBA highlighted the severity of EHP pathogen in shrimp aquaculture and the significance of ‘CIBA EHP cura I’ in combating the issue and opined that it will help the farming community in India.

Dr. T. Sathish Kumar, Scientist, and Principal Investigator, ‘CIBA EHP cura I’, briefed about the genesis of development and significance of this product in the treatment and control of EHP and informed the association with M/s Neomeds.

‘CIBA EHP Cura I’ technology addresses Enterocytozoon

Animal Health, Company News, Live Stock

To help expand the sales opportunity more quickly the two parties have agreed upon and signed a first and unique production under a licence agreement

Independent international manufacturer and distributor of natural animal feed additives Anpario plc, and Saife Vetmed India Pvt. Ltd. signed a new manufacturing partnership agreement at the prestigious Poultry India show held in Hyderabad.

In the last 10 years, economic development in India has seen a regular year-on-year growth of 6 per cent of GDP, consequently, the market is attracting significant interest from international producers of feed ingredients. India is the second largest producer of eggs in the world behind China, the eighth largest producer of chicken meat, the largest producer of milk contributing 24 per cent of all the milk produced in the world and is the second largest producer of shrimp behind Ecuador.

Saife Vetmed based in New Delhi, have successfully represented Anpario’s flagship product Orego-Stim in India since 2008. Orego-Stim, developed and manufactured by Anpario, is the leading phytogenic feed additive formulated from a unique source of 100 per cent natural oregano essential oil, and is proven to support profitable, health and performance in all species. Changes to production practices and a greater focus on sustainable solutions to drive healthy profitable growth, combined with improved access to the market over the last 2 years have almost tripled Orego-Stim sales and the partnership is ready to move to the next level.

Andrew Jackson, Commercial Director at Anpario commented, “We believe it is the right moment to increase our focus on India and capitalise on the opportunity such a significant market represents to Anpario.”

To help expand the sales opportunity more quickly the two parties have agreed upon and signed a first and unique production under licence agreement. The agreement was signed on the 24th of November at the Poultry India show on Saife Vetmed’s stand in Hyderabad. “The objective of such an agreement is to allow the partnership to offer Orego-Stim in a more affordable package to customers in India and so speed up our sales growth in the country,” explained Andrew Jackson.

To help expand the sales opportunity more

AgroPolicy, Foodgrains, India

Telangana joins as the state partner at the World India Food Summit 2023

Telangana hosted the prestigious World Food India’s Telangana Summit, a significant event that brought together key stakeholders in the food processing sector.

The summit in Hyderabad was graced by the presence of eminent dignitaries, including Telangana’s Principal Secretary, Jayesh Ranjana, and the Ministry of Food Processing and Industries’ Additional Secretary, Minhaj Alam.

Jayesh Ranjan in his address highlighted the key features of the Telangana Summit, and the inauguration of the first-of-its-kind Millet Incubation Centre, supported under the PMFME Scheme. He also announced that Telangana as the state partner for the New Delhi event will Telangana Pavilion, and urged startups and small businesses to participate and showcase their inventions at the Pavilion. The last date for submissions is 10 October 2023.

Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) has been granted Rs. 268.76 Lakhs for this project, situated in the capital city of Telangana.

The Millet Incubation Centre offers a diverse range of processing facilities, including primary and secondary millet processing, extrusion lines for vermicelli, pasta, and noodles, bakery lines, and a puffing line. This expansion aims to double the number of entrepreneurs benefiting from these facilities and promote the nutritional value and versatility of millets, such as Sorghum, Pearl millet, Finger Millet, Proso millet, Foxtail millet, Kodo millet, Little millet, and Barnyard Millet.

Millets, often referred to as ‘nutri-cereals’ or ‘Shree Anna,’ have garnered attention for their high nutritional content, including calcium, zinc, iron, and a low glycemic index. To meet the increasing demand for ready-to-eat, ready-to-cook, and ready-to-serve millet products, the Millet Incubation Centre introduces technology for value-added products like biscuits, pasta, noodles, and more under the brand “MILLET-PLUS.”

This event highlights the significance of millet on a global scale, addressing food security, nutrition, and climate resilience. It aligns with various government schemes, such as PMFME, PMKSY, and PLIS, aimed at boosting the food processing sector, with subsidies and support for micro-food processing enterprises.

All entrepreneurs, including millet-based and other food processing industries, are encouraged to actively participate in World Food India 2023. It provides a global platform to showcase unique products, innovations, and success stories while fostering networking, collaborations, and learning from global best practices.

Telangana joins as the state partner at

Company News, Horticulture, India, Start ups, Sustainability

Both parties aim to accelerate clean, safe, healthy, and profitable food production in India

Lemon Chilli Farms, located in the heart of Hyderabad, has become a key player in the city’s B2B sector by implementing innovative and sustainable hydroponic farming practices in India. Their produce is supplied to luxury hotels, food giants such as Domino’s Pizza, and market leaders like Amazon Fresh and BlinkIt. They have also captured a significant market share in the supermarket landscape.

They have partnered with Dutch GreenHouse Delta to expand into D2C and B2C realms, offering nutrient-dense produce, farm-to-plate transparency, and sustainable farming.

Both establishments are collaborating closely with the Dutch government to produce high-value, residue-free crops in India that impact food diversity, quality, safety, sustainability, and health.

The group has set out to boost local production, generate employment in the Indian Agri-tech industry, and decrease the need for transportation and import of fresh produce. They intend to attain these objectives by cultivating sought-after crops together and exploring the adoption of Dutch high-tech greenhouse solutions through research.

Both parties aim to accelerate clean, safe, healthy, and profitable food production in India.

Both parties aim to accelerate clean, safe,

AgroPolicy, Agrotech, India, IT

In Phase-I of the project, the ADeX Platform is currently deployed in the Khammam district and will be expanded to the entire State over a period

K Taraka Ramarao, Telangana’s IT and Industries Minister, has launched India’s first Agricultural Data Exchange (ADeX) and Agriculture Data Management Framework (ADMF) in Hyderabad. The ADeX has been developed as a digital public infrastructure (DPI) for the agriculture sector and is a collaboration between the State Government, the World Economic Forum, and the Indian Institute of Science.

Speaking on the occasion, Ramarao said both ADeX and ADMF provide the right platform to ensure fair and efficient usage of agricultural data by the industry and startups and significantly boost the data economy, specifically in the agriculture sector. He said these initiatives help lead the country from the front in using innovation and technology to drive food systems transformation and improve farmers’ incomes.

According to newsonair.com, in Phase-I of the project, the ADeX Platform is currently deployed in the Khammam district and will be expanded to the entire State over a period. The software platform facilitates secure, standards-based data exchange between agricultural data users such as agri application developers and agricultural data providers like Government Agencies, Private Companies, NGOs and Universities.

ADMF has been developed after extensive public and industry consultations on data protection, management, and innovation.

In Phase-I of the project, the ADeX

AgroPolicy, Cold Storage, India, Supply Chain

The Center of Excellence (CoE) will provide community cooling centres, a model pack-house, a solutions development lab, and a demonstration facility

K T Rama Rao, the Minister of IT and Industries of Telangana called for ideas to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable cooling systems. He inaugurated the Telangana Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain, the first of its kind in India, at the GMR Innovex Campus Hyderabad. The centre’s mission is to accelerate the deployment of energy-efficient refrigeration for food and vaccine supply chains nationwide.

The first phase of the project will focus on cold chains for food and health after harvest. Phase Two will add electronics and a data centre. The CoE will have cutting-edge technology and act as a one-stop-shop for any issues relating to the nation’s cold chain ecology. The University of Birmingham and industry partners like Carrier are supporting the effort. “It will develop and demonstrate cooling technologies and solutions that meet the State’s needs and could be scaled up with global reach,” he added.


The Center of Excellence (CoE) will provide community cooling centres, a model pack-house, a solutions development lab, and a demonstration facility. It aims to improve the lives of farmers in Telangana by addressing the lack of cold storage facilities which prevents many farmers from selling perishable goods. The CoE will develop strategies to protect perishable food and improve the quality of items. It will also offer upskilling and training courses for farmers, regional agribusinesses, agri-startups and entrepreneurs, equipment technicians, and researchers, using a hub and spoke concept.

The Center of Excellence (CoE) will provide

Agrotech, India, Live Stock, R&D

A portable, detachable, and mobile meat processing unit along with a compact, cost-effective, and eco-friendly

National Meat Research Institute (NMRI), Hyderabad has developed Swachh Meat Hub, a portable, detachable, and mobile meat processing unit along with a compact, cost-effective, and eco-friendly (C2E) composter named WOW (wealth out of waste) hut.

The facility was inaugurated by Suseela Chintala, Chief General Manager, NABARD, Telangana RO, Hyderabad in the presence of Dr S. B. Barbuddhe, Director, ICAR – NMRI, Hyderabad.

Chintala urged for large-scale popularisation of the technologies Pan-India.

Dr Barbuddhe presented an overview of the livestock sector and its role in nutritional security. He also briefed the activities undertaken at the institute.

Fifteen participants from 6 states were given hands-on training in the area of hygienic meat production and value addition.

The activities were undertaken through a NABARD-sponsored project on Wholesome meat production and value addition for small and medium-scale entrepreneurship development.

A portable, detachable, and mobile meat processing

Cold Storage, Company News, India, Supply Chain

In the next 2 years, the company plans to open 20 Experience centres in Tier-II cities in India

Rockwell Industries, a leading refrigeration innovator, and cold chain appliance manufacturer announced the opening of its state-of-the-art ‘Rockwell Experience Centre’ in Hyderabad.

The first of its kind in India spread over a 4000 sq ft immersive centre, aims to transform the way consumers and businesses understand the importance and benefits of cold chain and refrigeration technologies.

On the eve of the ‘Rockwell Experience Centre,’ the company unveiled its new line of cold chain products, which includes Domestic & Professional Ice Cube Machines, Confectionary Showcase Coolers, Audio Video Merchandising Visi Coolers including a new line of Electronically Commutated appliances. 

The Experience Centre was formally opened by Soma Bharat Kumar, Chairman of Telangana State Dairy Development Co-operative Federation in the presence of Sunil Reddy, Director, of Dodla Dairy, Sudhir Shah, Managing Director, of Scoops Ice Cream, Sama Murthy Jangam, COO of Heritage Foods and B2B and B2C consumers.

“The commercial refrigeration industry in India lacked a proper experience centre,” said Soma Bharat Kumar, Chairman of Telangana State Dairy Development Co-operative Federation. “There were showrooms, but no place where a person could walk in, engage with different products in different settings, and make a well-informed decision regarding their choices. “Rockwell Experience Center”, fills that void and provides a customer-benefiting experience.”Bharat Kumar added.

The Experience Zone also features the first-in-country EC motors (electronically commutated) low-noise, maintenance-free refrigeration systems, which are known for their energy efficiency, further showcasing Rockwell International’s commitment to sustainable and cutting-edge technologies.

Ashok Gupta, Managing Director of Rockwell Industries said, “The Rockwell Experience Center brings together the best industry technologies and products not only from India but also from other countries, showcasing a diverse array of innovations. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore five realistic sets, including a bakery, a Professional Kitchen, a Bar, an Ice Cream Parlor, and a Supermarket, where they can interact with cutting-edge refrigeration solutions.”

“We believe that education is the key to making informed decisions,” Prateek Gupta, Director, Rockwell Industries expressed,“Rockwell Experience Zone enables consumers and businesses to touch, feel, understand, and use cases of a wide range of products, all under one roof. By providing relevant and accurate information, we empower our customers to make informed buying decisions.”

Through this initiative, Rockwell hopes to make a significant impact within the cold chain and refrigeration industry.

As for the future, the company plans to replicate the Experience Zone concept in all Tier 1 cities, further expanding its reach and providing top-notch experiences to customers nationwide.

In the next 2 years, the company

Company News, India, Interaction, Start ups

  The two-day event to host 170+ lighthouse FPOs from across the nation.

Samunnati, one of India’s largest agri enterprises, is hosting one of its kind flagship conclaves with 170+ lighthouse FPOs from across the country. The two-day conclave-themed Building a Resilient FPO Ecosystem will be held in Hyderabad between June 23 and 24, 2023. Samunnati believes that collectivization is the bedrock of larger and deeper socio-economic transformation, and this flagship is envisaged to be a unique platform for top-performing FPOs to learn, share and grow together.

The event ‘for the FPOs, and by the FPOs’ aims to create recognition for those making a positive, sustainable, and long-lasting impact on farmers’ livelihoods. The conclave will give a platform to the chosen FPOs to narrate their stories of struggles, success and share their learnings with the rest of the FPO ecosystem at large, inspire them to become thriving commercial enterprises and ultimately benefit the farmers of India.

The conclave will feature carefully curated panel discussions around 4 key themes: “Addressing the ‘access to finance’ paradox”, “Opening FPO mindset to AgTech Innovations”, ‘Access to Markets – Opportunities & New developments’ and ‘Climate Smart Practices & Regenerative Agriculture’.

Eminent Panelists such as S Ramesh – CEO, Nabkisan, Balakrishnan, Vrutti,CEO, Ashish – Chief Strategy Officer, Garuda Aerospace, Ananya Ramakanth, UNESCO, MGIEP, Tushar Devidayal, Devidayal Solar Solutions, Ramanjaneyalu,- Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) will be joining their respective panels to share valuable insights and thoughts for the benefit of the FPOs and other ecosystem stakeholders. All panels will have equal representation from FPOs who have done well in the themed areas.

In addition to panel discussion eminent speakers like Dr Shaik N Meera Director ICAR-ATARI, C S Reddy, APMAS, Shireesh Joshi, ONDC, Arun Raste, NCDEX will be delivering speeches themed broadly as “Building Resilient FPOs, digitally”.

Tentpole event of Conclave is the Gala evening on 23rd June, where the Chief Guest MR Muthukumar, Group CFO at Olam Group Limited and CEO – Operations at Olam Agri, Singapore will address the audience around the theme Making FPOs Sustainable and Profitable. Following the same the ‘State of Sector Report 2023 – Farmer Producer Organisation in India’ published by NAFPO will be launched. Anish Kumar, Managing Director, Transforming Rural India Foundation, will dive deep into Highlights & Key Implications for the year ahead.

Speaking at the conclave attended by important value chain stakeholders in addition to policymakers, government, industry experts, and ecosystem players including startups, Anil Kumar SG, Founder & CEO, Samunnati said “This is first of its kind congregation of top performing FPOs in the country who are the torchbearers for the entire ecosystem. The idea is to use this congregation as a platform to discuss and exchange ideas that made them successful and take them far and wide for the benefit of the entire ecosystem. This will be a great enabler for the nascent FPOs in Agri-ecosystem in the country.”

The conclave will be hosted at Kanha Shantivanam, Hyderabad which in itself is unique in many ways, including the fact that it is a worldwide headquarters of Heartfulness Foundation, set in a sprawling 1000+ Acre green campus.

  The two-day event to host 170+

AgroPolicy, India, Sustainability

Lario shared IFAD’s vision for development with G20 leaders and argued that investing in rural communities is the most cost-effective way to improve global food security and support stability.

Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), made a strong pitch for increased investment in small-scale farmers and rural communities at the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ meeting in Hyderabad, India, from 15-17 June. His call for greater investment in rural people echoes the recognition of G7 leaders that we urgently need more support for sustainable and resilient agriculture and food systems in response to a worsening global food crisis.

Lario shared IFAD’s vision for development with G20 leaders and argued that investing in rural communities is the most cost-effective way to improve global food security and support stability.

“Despite the fact that the multiple crises are staling global progress on eradicating poverty and hunger, we can still achieve our goals,” said Lario. “We know what works: climate-smart technologies, improved resilience, and commercially viable nature-based solutions are proven ways to build equitable, sustainable and inclusive food systems. But to realise this potential, we must invest in small-scale producers and boost the role of rural women and youth in value chains,” he added.

While in India, he also met Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance and Narendra Singh Tomar Minister of Agriculture. They discussed the reform of the financial architecture and the role of the global South in this process, as well as the importance of aggregation of food producers to achieve food system transformation in India. “India is a crucial and long-standing partner in our efforts to address hunger and poverty, empower rural women and build resilience to climate change,” said Lario. “I am confident that under India’s presidency, the G20 will develop a roadmap to feed a hungry planet sustainably and equitably.”

Earlier this year, G7 leaders identified IFAD as a key player for global food security, expressing support for the Fund’s action towards small-scale farmers to strengthen local food production, meet local and regional food demand, build markets and reduce food loss. Between 2019 and 2021, IFAD investments raised the incomes of 77.4 million rural people while improving food security for 57 million people.

Lario shared IFAD's vision for development with

Agro Universities, Agrotech, India, Live Stock

The book provides the most recent information on biosecurity measures to be followed in a pig farm, emerging pig diseases and their control measures, pork processing and value addition.

An extension-oriented book on “A-Z of Pig Farming” authored by Scientists of ICAR-National Research Centre on Pig was awarded the “First Prize’ in the ‘Best Book in Agricultural Extension’ category by National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad.

The book was designed to benefit those stakeholders who are interested in adopting scientific pig rearing practices and pork processing in an enterprising manner. The book provides the most recent information on scientific pig production practices, biosecurity measures to be followed in a pig farm, emerging pig diseases and their control measures, pork processing and value addition and details of e-Resources for pig farming, among others.

 The award was presented to Dr. Vivek Kumar Gupta, Director, ICAR-NRC on Pig on today by Sri Samuel Praveen Kumar, Joint Secretary (Extension), MoA & FW, GOI, New Delhi in presence of Dr. P. Chandra Shekara, Director General, MANAGE and Dr N. Balasubramani, Director, MANAGE.

The book provides the most recent information

AgroPolicy, India, R&D

The new Integrated Bio Control Laboratory (BC Lab) is a state-of-the-art laboratory in NIPHM

Narendra Singh Tomar, the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare inaugurated the Integrated Biological Control Laboratory at the National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM) Hyderabad, Telangana.

After inaugurating the lab, he emphasised that the use of biocontrol for pests is necessary to overcome the adverse effects of excessive pesticide use in different crops as well as to reduce the cost of cultivation and to increase farmers’ income. He underlined the need that the technologies developed in the laboratory should be taken to the farmers who have the least access to information so that they can be convinced about the benefits of these technologies. He emphasised that there should not be any pesticide residue in organically produced agricultural commodities which are being exported to foreign markets to keep up with the brand image of the Country. He congratulated all the staff and officials of NIPHM on the new Integrated Biocontrol Laboratory building and expressed hope that they will rededicate themselves to the cause of taking the technology to the farmers.

The new Integrated Bio Control Laboratory (BC Lab) is a state-of-the-art laboratory in NIPHM, that has facilities for giving hands-on experience on production methodologies for Biopesticides, Biocontrol agents like predators and parasitoids, Entomopathogenic fungi, Biofertilisers, NPV, Pheromone and Botanicals. The use of bio-control agents, bio-pesticides, and bio-fertilisers will help in reducing the use of chemical pesticides and fertilisers, consequently, reducing the adverse effects on the environment and human health and contributing to improved Soil and Plant Health. The BC Lab will also have an Insect Museum, weed museum, exhibition hall, Natural Farming Cell etc. to showcase the specimens of agriculturally important insects and weeds in the best preserved or live forms.

The new Integrated Biocontrol Laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, and the labs are staffed with highly qualified faculty members.NIPHM promotes sustainable agricultural practices such as Agro Ecosystem Analysis (AESA) and Ecological Engineering (EE) for pest management with enhanced use of different biological agents, bio-pesticides and bio-fertilizers. NIPHM is conducting regular training programs on various aspects of insect pests and disease management in different crops. The training programmes are attended by officers working in different states, scientists/academicians from Agricultural Universities, KVKs, ICAR institutes, students, farmers, DPPQ&S and private organisations.

The new Integrated Bio Control Laboratory (BC