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Agribusiness, Agro chems – Fertilizers, Agrotech, India, R&D

The Stable Nano Nitrogen-Phosphorus fertilizer is designed to improve the efficiency of nitrogen and phosphorus use in crops.

Leading fertilizer cooperative IFFCO announced that the company has achieved a major milestone by securing a patent for its innovative Stable Nano Nitrogen-Phosphorus fertilizer. The patent, granted for a term of 20 years from February 8, 2023, under the Patents Act, 1970, represents a significant advancement in agricultural technology.

This new patent follows IFFCO’s previous successes with Nano Urea and Nano DAP fertilizers. The Stable Nano Nitrogen-Phosphorus fertilizer is designed to improve the efficiency of nitrogen and phosphorus use in crops. This enhancement aims to promote more effective and sustainable farming practices, providing farmers with valuable tools for increasing productivity and reducing environmental impact.

Managing Director Dr U.S. Awasthi announced the achievement via Twitter. He mentioned, “I am happy to share that a patent has been granted to IFFCO for an invention entitled STABLE NANO NITROGEN-PHOSPHORUS containing FERTILISER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF for the term of 20 years from the 8th day of February 2023 in accordance with the provisions of the Patents Act, 1970.”

Dr Awasthi also acknowledged the inspiration provided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing the role of government initiatives in promoting chemical-free farming and Aatmanirbhar Krishi.

Earlier this year, IFFCO was awarded a patent for its pioneering “Nano Urea Fertilizer and Method of Manufacture Thereof,” which is also valid for 20 years from January 12, 2023. This earlier patent underscored IFFCO’s commitment to advancing agricultural innovation.

The Stable Nano Nitrogen-Phosphorus fertilizer is designed

Agro Universities, India, R&D

Scientific team of Dr Ajit Arun Waman and Dr Pooja Bohra, Senior Scientists, ICAR-CIARI contributed to both inventions.

ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair got two of their inventions registered as Industrial Designs with the Patent Office. The first invention- cold water circulatory system is a laboratory aid useful for condensation operation during the process of extraction of phytochemicals from spices, medicinal & aromatic plants, fruits etc. Such extraction processes involve continuous use of running tap water for condensation, which results in considerable wastage of water, while the sophisticated recirculatory chillers are too costly for most of the small laboratories. The invention would not only be affordable but also water-saving solution for the researchers and academicians dealing with various aspects such as extraction of essential oils, fixed oils, refluxing of samples etc.

The second invention is cinnamon bark rubbing tool, which is a handy tool that facilitates extraction of inner bark of cinnamon from the harvested stems. Cinnamon is an ancient spice and country imports huge quantities of produce causing loss to the national exchequer. High labour requirement in various stages of harvesting is the main factor deterring cinnamon cultivation in the country. In order to facilitate the harvesting, availability of user-friendly tools is required and this invention is a timely attempt to meet this gap.

Scientific team for the above inventions includes Dr. Ajit Arun Waman and Dr. Pooja Bohra, Senior Scientists, ICAR-CIARI.

Scientific team of Dr Ajit Arun Waman

Agro Universities, Animal Health, India, R&D

 The novel method of blood collection will be helpful for research purposes.

ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been granted a patent for an invention entitled ‘A new and safe method of blood collection from farm Pigs’.

The invention describes an innovative technique of blood collection in which blood is collected from a different anatomical site of farm pigs which has not been described earlier in patented and non-patented literature. The invention does not require any premedication before the collection of blood and at least 20-30 ml of blood can be collected at a time from an animal. This technique is applicable to pigs of any age group and blood can be collected multiple times a day. In the present investigation, blood can be collected without any discomfort to the animals, does not require any special care after collection of blood and animals can be returned immediately to their respective pens.  Thus, the novel method of blood collection will be helpful for research purposes.

This technology was invented by a team of scientists comprising Dr. Arun Kumar De, Dr. Perumal P, Dr. Jai Sunder, Dr T. Sujatha, Dr. D. Bhattacharya, Dr. P.A. Bala and Dr. E.B. Chakurkar

 The novel method of blood collection will

Agribusiness, India, R&D, Supply Chain, Warehousing

The latest patent recognises the pioneering “Method for REAL-TIME Monitoring of Quality Control Data in a warehouse management system”.

 Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading post-harvest logistics company, announced the acquisition of its second patent for Agri Reach application, from the Intellectual Property India, Government of India. The latest patent recognizes the pioneering “Method for REAL-TIME Monitoring of Quality Control Data in a Warehouse Management System”.

The innovation marks a milestone in the agriculture industry, by real-time monitoring of the quality of commodities at all stages of the warehouse management operations to ensure health of commodities during the whole process. The first patent of Agri Reach Application was granted in 2022, “Method for REAL-TIME Data Management” which had defined centralized processes for monitoring and managing crops from any location, whilst this Second Patent granted on 20th May 2024 specifically addresses the process of Monitoring Quality of the commodities stored in a Warehouse. With these two prestigious patents, SLCM Group becomes India’s first company in Agri Industry to have proprietary solutions for holistically managing both quality and quantity of crops in real-time under a single platform. These inventions would go a long way in making the country’s agricultural ecosystem self-reliant by bolstering diverse post-harvest facets, including an unparalleled, instant and accurate quality monitoring of food grains, tracking entire journey of a commodity and real-time intimation on damage, wastage or deterioration of quality of the Agri Commodity to warehouse operators for faster action and result oriented information.

An industry-proven, resilient and scalable, the latest patented method represents a major advancement in sustainable technology and spells numerous benefits for the agriculture & allied community, offering unparalleled accuracy of inbound and outbound transactions of commodity, streamlined data management processes by enabling a systemized and transparent process for quality control check of commodities at all junctures of warehouse management.

Commenting on strengthening SLCM IP portfolio, Sandeep Sabharwal, CEO of SLCM Group expressed, “We applied for the patent six years ago with a strong trust in our innovation and a mission to revolutionize the agriculture industry of India. It is a proud moment that the Government of India has acknowledged our patent application. This milestone solidifies our leadership position, being the first and only company in our industry to achieve two patents that will transform the agriculture domain. We are committed to making sustained efforts towards laying a robust Phygital infrastructure with culmination of cutting-edge technology and expansive physical network of establishments.”

He further added, “Both the patented inventions in a single platform of Agri Reach contains everything you need to effectively track commodity journey and syncing all data from numerous warehouse sites at the centralized location ensuring no gaps in the warehouse management process which may lead to deterioration of commodities. Warehouse operators are empowered to optimize quality control procedures and equip stakeholders with improved decision-making capabilities by having continuous access to the lifecycle of crops stored in the warehouse. Thereby, fostering sustainable development by curbing huge food grain losses during post-harvest stages”.

Agri Reach Application:

Backed by strong R&D efforts and forward-thinking approach, Agri Reach, is a state-of-the-art and the only NABL accredited application, developed to monitor and oversee Agri Commodities journey in Storage. The AI powered Application is agnostic to infrastructure, location or crops to enhance efficiency and transparency.

The application offers a diverse set of services in collateral management such as audit receipts, quality control, and surveillance. This helps agriculture experts to maintain the health of stored crops, and ensure optimum quality using a series of processes, audits, and real-time tracking of the facilities. 

The latest patent recognises the pioneering “Method

Agro Universities, Fruits, R&D

ICAR-CCARI’s Nutmeg Pericarp Taffy allows farmers to earn an additional annual income of Rs 5,600 per tree, apart from the yield of nutmeg spice products.

The invention “Process for preparing Nutmeg Taffy and resultant food product thereof” invented by Dr A.R Desai and the team of ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa has been granted Patent No. 528119.

Nutmeg is an important spice crop of India which is mainly grown for nutmeg seed and mace. After collecting these economic products, farmers often leave behind nutmeg pericarp in the garden for rotting. Nutmeg pericarp, which makes up 80-85 per cent of the fresh weight of the fruit, is known for its high nutritional value. ICAR-CCARI, Goa developed Nutmeg Pericarp Taffy, a product that stores well at room temperature for 12 months without synthetic preservatives. This technology allows farmers to earn an additional annual income of Rs. 5,600/tree, apart from the yield of nutmeg spice products. The product is simple, requires no costly equipment, and is commercially acceptable. It has been commercialized twice with M/s Tanshikar Spice Farm, Netravali, and Goa State Biodiversity Board.

Farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, self-help groups, small and medium-scale food industries, and agro-ecotourism centers were the potential beneficiaries of the technology.

ICAR-CCARI’s Nutmeg Pericarp Taffy allows farmers to

Acquaculture, Agro Universities, Agrotech, India, R&D

The newly patented technology offers a game-changing solution by enabling the rapid visual detection of L. garvieae within just 40 minutes.

In a significant stride towards combating the devastating impact of Lactococcus garvieae, ICAR- Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal clinched its patent for a pioneering diagnostic solution. The patented technology, titled ‘Composition, Protocol, and Diagnostic Kit for Identification of Bacterial Pathogen Lactococcus garvieae’ was led by Dr Neetu Shahi, Senior Scientist, and the team of ICAR-DCFR, Bhimtal.

Dr Pramod Kumar Pandey, Director, ICAR-DCFR, Bhimtal, emphasised the urgent need for such innovative detection methods to safeguard global aquaculture industries from the burgeoning threat posed by this pathogen.

L. garvieae, recognised globally as a formidable threat to marine and freshwater aquaculture, has inflicted colossal economic losses running into millions of dollars. This bacterium, initially identified in the 1980s from bovine mastitis samples in the United Kingdom, wreaks havoc by causing hemorrhagic septicemia and meningoencephalitis in over 60 fish species. With crop losses ranging from 20 to 60% upon infection detection, the impact on fish production is staggering. Moreover, surviving fish become asymptomatic carriers, further perpetuating the spread of the disease. The outbreak of “Warm Water Lactococcosis”, ascribed to L. garvieae, intensifies during warmer months, posing a dire threat to rainbow trout farming. Compounding the challenge are factors such as climate change, antibiotic resistance, and the lack of rapid diagnostic tools. Traditional identification methods are time-consuming and often prone to misidentification, exacerbating the spread of the pathogen.

The newly patented technology offers a game-changing solution by enabling the rapid visual detection of L. garvieae within just 40 minutes. Leveraging specific concentrations and compositions of oligonucleotides, the diagnostic kit facilitates swift, accurate, and cost-effective detection by discerning color changes in the reactants.

This is the second patent granted to the directorate under the leadership of the present director.

The newly patented technology offers a game-changing

Agro chems – Fertilizers, Agrotech, Company News, World

The patented technology will be harnessed through AGT Soileos in Western Canada, a joint venture between Lucent Bio and AGT Foods

Lucent Bio announces the patent approval of an innovative biodegradable nutrient delivery technology. This transformative technology signals a new era in the agricultural industry, advancing global practices with the promise of future investment.

The patented technology fundamentally reimagines the delivery of nutrients, using water-insoluble biopolymers to provide a next-generation alternative for crop nutrition. This technological breakthrough is backed by rigorous scientific research and validation, marking a pioneering stride in the agri-tech industry. 

Peter Gross, Chief Technical Officer at Lucent Bio, says, “This patented technology redefines the concept of sustainable farming, by providing a fertiliser solution that is more efficient, environmentally responsible, and providing a better ROI for the farmer. We are proud to have reached this milestone that places Lucent Bio at the forefront of agri-tech fertiliser innovation.” 

The patented technology will be harnessed through AGT Soileos in Western Canada, a joint venture between Lucent Bio and AGT Foods, leveraging the collective expertise to support farmers in enhancing crop performance while prioritising the long-term stewardship of natural resources.

Murad Al-Katib, AGT Foods President and CEO shares, “The continued collaboration between AGT and Lucent is flourishing. We are nearing completion of the manufacturing facility in Saskatchewan, which will be the first of several global facilities bringing these smart fertilization solutions to local farmers. This patent is a milestone in the progression of commercialising Soileos,” said Murad Al-Katib, President and CEO of AGT Foods. 

The patented technology will be harnessed through AGT

Agrotech, Climate, Company News, Environment, Nature, Sustainability, World

Rigorous Measurement will Enable Enhanced Rock Weathering to Scale as a Reliable Carbon Removal Solution

Eion, a carbon removal company announced its industry-first patent to directly measure carbon removal through ERW. Eion is working with farmers and existing agricultural systems to rapidly scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) to meet Net Zero goals while improving soil health and creating jobs in rural communities.

Led by a team of scientists and recognised soil and geochemistry experts, Eion’s patented approach directly measures carbon dioxide removed by mineral weathering in soils using immobile trace elements–soil fingerprinting– to show applied minerals removed CO2 from the atmosphere and were transported away to be permanently sequestered. Eion’s measurement approach can be deployed widely for ERW with any silicate rock.

“Our measurement methodology unlocks enhanced rock weathering for the benefit of the global climate and local communities,” said Adam Wolf, Co-Founder and CEO of Eion. “ERW has long been an elegant way to clean up the atmosphere. The catch was you couldn’t measure it. We discovered how to use the soil samples agronomists already take to measure carbon removal precisely. This MRV milestone is the first step to scaling a proven climate solution, which Eion plans to do by tapping into the existing agricultural system and putting people to work along the way.”

Eion uses olivine in its operations—a mineral that has been approved for decades as a safe, effective micronutrient fertiliser—and works with local crop advisors to ensure that every acre is managed consistently with the grower’s agronomic and management goals. To measure carbon removal, Eion takes soil samples just before the rock is applied on the field and keeps on monitoring changes in the soil over time after the rock has been applied to quantify weathering and the CO2 removed in the process.

Six to nine months after applying olivine, Eion can show that 40 per cent to 70 per cent of the mineral has dissolved, capturing atmospheric CO2 that is ultimately stored in the ocean for thousands of years. As the mineral continues to dissolve, CO2 will continue to be captured until the reaction is complete.

In 2022, Eion removed 500 tons of carbon dioxide, and in 2023, it will deliver another 8,500 tons of verifiable removal employing its patented measurement methodology. By 2026, Eion will be on track to remove 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually while creating jobs in rural communities where it operates.

Rigorous Measurement will Enable Enhanced Rock Weathering

Agrotech, Company News, India, R&D, Start ups

Together the formulation of signaling molecules are CODs that help plants mitigate abiotic stress and become climate resilient.

The Government of India (GOI) has granted BioPrime AgriSolutions patent number for the invention of a Novel Bio-Formulation to manage Abiotic Stress in plants and to improve the yield. A unique approach to make crops climate resilient by using extremely small carbon particles called nano dots and molecules that are a part of internal communication systems of plants.

This invention will further demonstrate the use of Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs) as a way to improve the efficiency of photosynthesis by enhancing the absorption of light by the pigment chlorophyll, which is responsible for capturing light energy in plants. Signaling molecules enhance a plant’s ability to quench reactive oxygen species that wreak havoc when cells are under stress. Signaling molecules like sphingolipids, traumatin also helped halt cell death and boost recovery of affected cells. This helps plants not only in fighting stress but also aiding recovery from it. Together the formulation of signaling molecules are CODs that help plants mitigate abiotic stress and become climate resilient. This is an example of how cutting-edge technology can truly transform agriculture in India and globally.

Speaking on the development, Dr Renuka Diwan, CEO, BioPrime AgriSolutions said, “This technology gives us the means to control photosynthesis in a way that was not possible before. Controlling fate of stressed cells gives us the opportunity to reduce crop losses due to climate change. Our vision is to offer relief to farmers worldwide, struggling with crop loss, temperature fluctuations, drought, resilient insects and diseases by developing innovative technologies that will improve the productivity irrespective of farmland size and enhance the quality and nutritional value of food produced, while not only preserving but enhancing the environment.”

Together the formulation of signaling molecules are

Agrotech, Company News, R&D

Brazil represents a great opportunity for BVT to further market a foliar and soil-applied version of CR-7

Canada based Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. has announced that the Company has been granted a patent for BVT’s Clonostachys rosea CR-7 microbial strain (CR-7) in Brazil for use as a biological control agent in agriculture.

The Brazil patent grant (Patent Number BR112016005139-4) recognizes the unique properties of BVT’s proven CR-7 strain. It covers the use of CR-7 in any application method, in any formulation (solid or liquid), for yield improvement, and for disease control.

Brazil represents a significant market opportunity for BVT across specialty and row crops. It has a vast diversity of fruit and vegetable crops and is also the largest soybean producer in the world, with an estimated 140 million tonnes grown annually on about 100 million acres. It is also the world’s largest soybean exporter, with annual exports estimated at 90 million tonnes.

“We are making significant advancements in soybean seed treatment in the United States, and extending the work into Brazil is the next logical step in scaling our business,” said Ashish Malik, CEO of BVT. “Brazil also represents a great opportunity for BVT to further market a foliar and soil-applied version of CR-7, and we are continuing to evaluate the opportunities for the bee vectoring process despite a more limited commercial pollination services industry compared to the United States.”

Malik also added that BVT’s inroads into Brazil are ground breaking. It’s rare for their authorities to allow a company to patent naturally-occurring microbial strains. The fact that we have been granted a patent for CR-7 speaks to how compelling and proprietary our technology really is. Having a patent-protected product paves the way for significant market entry opportunities with business partners in Brazil. It’s a key part of our strategy to strongly position BVT to capture global market share.”

BVT has had over 65 patents granted and currently has more than 35 pending in all major agricultural regions worldwide, including North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Brazil represents a great opportunity for BVT

Agro chems – Chemicals, Agro chems – Fertilizers, R&D

The state-of-the-art Nano-urea plant of IFFCO at Kalol can produce 1.5 lakh bottles of urea per day and company is planning eight more such plants.

Agrochemical major IFFCO has declared that it has secured the patent on its revolutionary Nanotechnology-based fertilizers IFFCO Nano Urea and IFFCO Nano DAP.IFFCO has received the patents on its revolutionary IFFCO Nano Urea and IFFCO Nano DAP for 20 years from the Patent Office of the Government of India.

A true novel example of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Atmanirbhar Krishi, this is a giant leap forward in the realization of PM’s dream of Sahkar se Samriddhi or Prosperity through Cooperation, mentioned the company in the release.

 Dr. U S Awasthi , MD IFFCO shared the good news through a tweet. The MD wrote, “This intellectual property of IFFCO Nano Urea and Nano DAP will strengthen the Indian economy by reducing input cost to agriculture, double the income of farmers in line with the dream & inspiration of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji.”

It bears recalling that IFFCO Nano Urea and IFFCO Nano DAP are next-generation fertilizers benefiting farmers and the environment. These products will be instrumental in reducing soil, air, and water pollution.

These novel products require fewer quantities to produce high quantities of quality crops, while at the same time keeping the soil healthy. This effort to save our soil from excessive use of chemicals, a long-standing vision and commitment of IFFCO, underlines the release.

It bears recalling that Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated World’s First Nano Urea Plant by IFFCO & dedicated it to the Nation in a largely attended cooperative event, held at Gandhi Nagar in Gujarat in May this year.

Speaking on this occasion, Modi said that he feels extremely happy to inaugurate the world’s first Nano-fertiliser plant. He further said that the power of one bag of urea will now be available to farmers in a half-liter bottle which will reduce transportation costs and will benefit small farmers immensely.

“The state-of-the-art Nano-urea plant of IFFCO at Kalol can produce 1.5 lakh bottles of urea per day and they are planning eight more such plants. This will truly revolutionize the sector making agriculture in India Atmanirbhar thus reducing dependence on urea imports’ ‘, the PM said congratulating IFFCO.

The state-of-the-art Nano-urea plant of IFFCO at

Agro Universities, Agrotech, Bamboo industry, R&D, Sugar industry

The novel apparatus complements bud chip technology for sugarcane propagation under direct planting and nursery raising methods

A patent for sugarcane bud chipping apparatus has been granted to the Punjab Agricultural University for its novel bud chipping technology for sugarcane, bamboo, etc. developed by Dr Jasvir Singh Gill, Assistant Agronomist, Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, PAU. The university filed a patent for this innovation in 2014. This novel apparatus complements bud chip technology for sugarcane propagation under direct planting and nursery raising methods, potentially reducing the sugarcane seed rate requirement by 98 per cent.

Sarvjit Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Punjab and Vice-Chancellor, PAU; Dr Ajmer Singh Dhatt, Director of Research; Dr Ashok Kumar, Director of Extension Education; Dr GS Mangat, Additional Director of Research (Crop Improvement); Dr Gursahib Singh, Additional Director of Research (Farm Mechanization and Bioenergy); Dr PPS Pannu, Additional Director of Research (Natural Resources and Plant Health Management); Dr MS Bhullar, Head, Department of Agronomy and Dr Mahesh Narang, Head, Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering congratulated the inventor Mr Jasvir Singh Gill for getting the patent which is a testimony to his dedication and hard work.

The novel apparatus complements bud chip technology