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The Minister highlighted the importance of soil survey-based land use planning and its outreach to the farmers of the country

Kailash Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has laid the foundation stone of the New Building of ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Regional Centre, Delhi on June 6, 2022.

Delivering his address, the Minister highlighted the importance of soil survey-based land use planning and its outreach to the farmers of the country. Choudhary emphasised that 25 per cent of research should be allocated under the natural farming. He urged the Scientists to focus on realising the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s vision to popularise the natural farming across the country.

Dr Suresh Kumar Chaudhari, Deputy Director General (Natural Resource Management), ICAR highlighted the importance of the soil survey and land use planning for the developmental activities. He stressed that the data generated is of immense importance for the policy makers, planners, administrators and different stakeholders for the implementation of the Government of India’s various schemes.

The Minister highlighted the importance of soil

Uncategorized

India Agriculture Drones market is forecast to witness a four-fold increase by 2028, with a projected CAGR of more than 25 per cent during 2022 – 2028

A recent study conducted by the strategic consulting and market research firm, BlueWeave Consulting, India Agriculture Drones market is forecast to witness a four-fold increase by 2028, with a projected CAGR of more than 25 per cent during 2022 – 2028. Agriculture drones are spray drone-enhanced unmanned aerial vehicles that are used to improve agricultural operations efficiency, crop yield, and crop growth monitoring. Drone sensors and digital photography capabilities are also designed to provide farmers with a more detailed view of their land.

Furthermore, abrupt climate change is adding new layers of complexity to the agriculture industry, increasing the demand for technological solutions like agriculture drones to raise crop output and company efficiency. Furthermore, the aerial view by drone farming can disclose a variety of concerns, including soil variance, irrigation issues, and fungal infestations, and can be utilised as a set of instructions in agriculture to survey crops and quickly identify problems. All of these factors are expected to boost demand for agriculture drones in India in the coming years.

The market for agricultural drones is highly fragmented, with many domestic and regional competitors as well as worldwide firms operating in the market. New entrants may be hampered by relatively high capital requirements and the necessity for ongoing R&D spending.

India Agriculture Drones market is forecast to witness

Animal Health, R&D

The Global Innovation Centre hosts more than 2,000 visitors a year

Cargill is expanding and renovating its Global Animal Nutrition Innovation Center in Elk River, located just 30 minutes from its global headquarters. Along with a facility in Velddriel, The Netherlands and the soon to be operating Changrong R&D centre in China, the Elk River site serves as a hub of the company’s global network of 15 animal nutrition research and technology application centres. These sites work around the clock to explore, innovate, and think ahead of customers’ challenges in navigating today’s complex and ever-changing environment.

The nearly $50 million investment will upgrade animal facilities including a new dairy innovation unit, construct a larger onsite feed mill, create a visitor’s space, and build a state-of-the-art laboratory for nutrient research and development. The Global Innovation Centre hosts more than 2,000 visitors a year. In addition, new viewing corridors will allow visitors to view the animal R&D facilities conveniently.

Adriano Marcon, Group Leader of Cargill’s animal nutrition business commented, “This is the largest investment Cargill’s animal nutrition business has made in innovation. We are taking a significant step towards what is going to create state-of-the-art technologies for our world. We want to be the best animal nutrition partner globally, and our customers expect us to bring innovations that make them more competitive, efficient, and sustainable. When they choose us as a trusted partner, they rely on us as a conduit to new technology. Therefore, we must be in the forefront and move faster to continue delivering on our promise to customers.” 

The Global Innovation Centre hosts more than

Agrotech

The permanent injunction restrains Udragon from manufacturing, using and selling any product which contains a specific patented intermediate chemical used to make chlorantraniliprole

FMC Corporation, a leading global agricultural sciences company, announced the Hangzhou Intermediate People’s Court in Zhejiang Province, China, granted FMC a permanent injunction against Hangzhou Udragon Chemical and Zhejiang Udragon Bioscience. The Court found Udragon infringed on FMC’s patent for a key intermediate chemical used in the manufacturing of chlorantraniliprole by conducting field trials, attending trade fairs and distributing samples of products manufactured using FMC’s patented intermediate.

The permanent injunction restrains Udragon from manufacturing, using and selling any product which contains a specific patented intermediate chemical used to make chlorantraniliprole, FMC’s leading insect control active ingredient.

Michael Reilly, FMC executive vice president, general counsel and secretary said, “The principles decided by the Court are also significant for future infringement actions where defendants attempt to rely on the so-called ‘Bolar exemption,’ a legal exemption in the pharmaceutical industry, to avoid infringement of valid intellectual property in the agrochemical segment.” 

FMC has invested heavily in the research, development and commercialisation of chlorantraniliprole, a proprietary, breakthrough technology designed to control a wide variety of destructive insects that can destroy a farmer’s crops and dramatically lower food production.

The company maintains an extensive patent estate for its proprietary chlorantraniliprole technology, including patents that cover active ingredient composition of matter, manufacturing processes, intermediate chemicals, formulations and other areas protected by intellectual property laws in the US, China, India, and other important agricultural markets throughout the world.

The permanent injunction restrains Udragon from manufacturing,

R&D

MoU to add strength to Erisha Agritech’s design and development of advanced powertrain systems and components for electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cells

Erisha Agritech , a Rana Group Company, has entered into an agreement with The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), towards design and development of advanced powertrain systems and components for electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cells developed under Erisha Agritech Private Ltd. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked to this effect between the two companies.

Erisha Agritech Private Limited is India’s fastest growing agri-equipment and machinery company, and has brought to the market a wide range of agricultural tractors, combine harvesters, implements and other equipment and machines of latest technology and energy efficiency. Meanwhile, The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is a leading automotive R&D organisation in the country set up by the automotive industry with the Government of India.

Sudhir Rana, Director Operations – Erisha Agritech says, “The MoU with The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is a major step for us, as it would immensely benefit the design and development projects we undertake. The concept of design and the development of advanced powertrain systems and components for EVs, and also hydrogen fuel cells we would work on would actually be propelled to a whole new level with the agreement. Erisha Agritech is happy to have the support of ARAI in our upcoming endeavors.”

As a technology company, Erisha Agritech had made a mark at the Krishi Darshan Expo, organised in Hisar in March, 2022, by unveiling its fully indigenous electric tractors, and agricultural drones.

MoU to add strength to Erisha Agritech’s

Company News

Wide range of world-class, high quality, fruits, vegetables, staples and dairy products will be available under one roof

Bengaluru-based ‘Namdhari’s Group’ have increased its presence in Bengaluru with the Simpli Namdhari’s store in Whitefield. Spread across an area of around 7,000 square feet, a variety of farm-produced residue-free and high-quality fruits, vegetables, staples and dairy products will be available under one roof.

Simpli Namdhari’s is the only 100 per cent vegetarian omnichannel retailer in India with a seed to plate concept. The store also houses a well-equipped kitchen, which churns out a variety of ‘Simpli Good Food’ for customers. 

“We have planned out a strategic growth path, which would include additional production facilities, R&D centres and retail outlets over the next five years. Our ultimate aim is to make ‘premium’ produce accessible and available to the common man,” said Gurmukh Roopra, CEO, Namdhari’s Group.

The company plans to extend beyond the state of Karnataka in the coming few months. 

Wide range of world-class, high quality, fruits,

AgroPolicy, Live Stock

This herbal based formulation kills all stages of ticks in cattle and goat and safe to be used all stages of livestock

ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, and Natural Agro Products Private Limited, Port Blair has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for licensing of Dweep tickure- a herbal based formulation for control of ticks in livestock, on March 11, 2022.

Dr E B Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI and Vijay Vishwasrao Patil, C/o Natural Agro Products Private Limited, Port Blair, South Andaman inked the MoU for their respective Institutes.

A team comprising Dr Jai Sunder, Dr T Sujatha, Dr D Bhattacharya, Dr E B Chakurkar and Dr A K De have developed oil based herbal topical formulation as acaricides for control of tick infestation in livestock. This herbal based formulation kills all stages of ticks in cattle and goat and safe to be used all stages of livestock including pregnant and lactating animals.

This herbal based formulation kills all stages

Agrotech, R&D

The key objective of the tripartite MoU signed by the Ministry of Ayush, ICAR and CSIR is to draw cognizance to the traditional agricultural practices of India

Ministry of Ayush has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding with Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for Inter-Ministerial co-operation for the promotion and facilitation of research and development, validation, and deployment of agri-technologies related to medicinal plants and their value-added products of benefit to humans, plants and animals. The MoU was signed by Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Dr Trilochan Mohapatra, Director General, ICAR and Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education, and Dr Shekhar C Mande, Director General, CSIR and Secretary, DSIR in the presence of senior officials from the three organizations in New Delhi.

The key objective of the tripartite MoU signed by the Ministry of Ayush, ICAR and CSIR is to draw cognizance to the traditional agricultural practices of India, and take up joint R&D pursuits for validating and deploying these interventions for facilitating socio-economic growth in the country.

On this occasion, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush drew attention to valuable traditional knowledge in the form of Vrikshayurved, Mrigayurved, etc., stating that the cooperation will be instrumental in validating these traditional sciences and practices towards integrative agriculture for the benefit of not only humans, but also plants and animals.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Trilochan Mohapatra, Director General, ICAR and Secretary, DARE stated that the cooperation being signed by ICAR, Ayush and CSIR is a historical milestone towards reaffirming the mandates of the three organisations to the national goals on food & agriculture. The effort will focus on specific joint activities by the three Parties in the said areas to make a significant impact to the lives of Indians.

The key objective of the tripartite MoU

Agro chems – Chemicals, R&D

Spiromesifen acts as a very effective insecticide and miticide that controls red spider mite in brinjal, whitefly and mite in cotton

Best Agrolife Limited (BAL) has been granted registration for indigenous manufacturing of Spiromesifen Technical u/s 9 (3) by Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee in the 436th RC meeting on February 9, 2022. With this BAL becomes the first Indian agrochemical company to manufacture Spiromesifen Technical in India.

Spiromesifen acts as a very effective insecticide and miticide that controls red spider mite in brinjal, whitefly and mite in cotton, European red mite and red spider mite in apple, chili & Okra, yellow mite in chili etc.

While the market for Spiromesifen in North America, Latin America, Europe, Brazil, Spain, and Germany is growing at a moderate rate, there is a huge demand for this in the Asia Pacific and it is growing significantly. As of now, it’s available in one solo formulation – Spiromesifen 22.9 per cent SC in India where the market size is around 400 KL.

Vimal Alawadhi, Managing Director – Best Agrolife Limited said, “Spiromesifen will give leverage to BAL to introduce its patented & innovative formulations as our R&D Team was already working on it to bring its improved formulations in the form of novel combinations where not only efficacy of the product will be more but also its scope and market size will further increase by strategic alliances with leading companies in the domestic and international market. Our novel products will emerge as a very effective solution in the management & control of Mites in various crops like Tea, Vegetables & Fruit crops, etc. ultimately improving the quality & yield of the produce. Rising population and compelling food security, is driving up demand for such advanced molecules like Spiromesifen in the country.”

Spiromesifen acts as a very effective insecticide

Agrotech, R&D, Singapore

The new facility will help Shiok Meats scale-up production of cell-based crustacean meat products

Black & Veatch has recently collaborated with Shiok Meats for the conceptual design and layout of their first-of-a-kind advanced R&D facility for cultivated seafood, officially opened by Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Grace Fu in November 2021.

The new facility will help Shiok Meats, the world’s first cultivated crustacean company, scale-up production of cell-based crustacean meat products, targeting commercialisation by 2023.

“Building the Mini Plant is a big milestone for us. Our production facility, which is due in the next 18 months, will be an extension of this Mini Plant in terms of engineering design and foundation. This new facility allows us to scale the cultivated seafood production gradually and strategically to ensure a comprehensive manufacturing model and top-notch products,” said Dr Sandhya Sriram, Group CEO & Co-founder, Shiok Meats.

David Ziskind, Director of Engineering at Black & Veatch NextGen Ag, commented, “Innovation and sustainability are core to our engineering and construction solutions as we help companies bridge the gap between science, research and development, engineering, and commercialisation to bring new food products to market, at scale. We’re excited to support Shiok Meats in their scale-up efforts to create better and more sustainable food by leveraging biotechnology to enhance global food security.” 

The new facility will help Shiok Meats

Agrotech, R&D

With a market size of around Rs 30000 crore, the agrochemicals industry will play a critical role in improving India’s agricultural capability. Rajesh Aggarwal, MD, Insecticide India gives an insight

The year 2022 will be critical for agriculture and its allied industries to get government support, as agriculture continues to play a vital part in fuelling India’s GDP growth. With a market size of around Rs 30000 crore, the agro chemicals industry will play a critical role in improving India’s agricultural capability. 

According to a recent analysis by Reports and Data, the global agro chemicals market is estimated to reach $281.88 billion in 2028, with a revenue CAGR of 3.8 per cent over the forecast period. With higher research and development spending, 2022 will undoubtedly be the year of new products and collaborations, propelling market revenue growth throughout the forecast period.

The road ahead

As three proposed agricultural regulations are abolished and tens of thousands of farmers return to the field, the government will also soon consider the long-pending seed bill and the pesticides bills which have been hanging for almost two decades now. The industry looks forward to promotion and support for the Indian manufacturers who will manufacture the technical as well as formulations for the domestic consumption as well as the exports. Indian agrochemical manufacturers have a lot of potentials and they can prove their might if the regulations encourage them. 2022 will be a year of innovation and R&D.

The agrochemical industry survives on a scientific foundation that meshes well with traditional farming techniques. While collaboration was an important part of this scientific journey in the beginning, with the pandemic, Indian enterprises are increasingly interested in boosting their research and development capacities and facilities so that they may harness its power on their own.

They are not only boosting Indian manufacturing but are also reorienting themselves from producer to solution provider in the process. While collaborations have been important in bringing world-class agrochemicals to India, next-generation formulations developed in India have also proven to be equally efficient and cost-effective. There are simple to spray or broadcast, with a low dosage and better efficacy. As a result, it is clear that agrochemical businesses will increasingly focus on incorporating next-generation formulations into their R&D capabilities and product mix in order to gain a competitive advantage. In the aftermath of COVID-19, when their main exporter China had to stop down operations, Indian agrochemical companies are also making great progress in finding new avenues to export. This is a significant step toward the industry’s self-sufficiency.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for drones in agriculture

THE SOPs for the use of drones in agriculture has been released by the government. These SOPs will serve as guidance for all parties involved in the use of chemicals for pest and disease control.

Drones are already being tested for their deployment in the cotton-growing region of the country to spray pesticides to control pests that would otherwise be treated by agricultural labourers, which takes a long time and uniform spray is also an issue. Drones not only reduce the risk of inadvertent fume inhalation but also speed up the pest management process by covering larger regions in less time. The key benefit of deploying a drone is that it will use less pesticide and provide more precision throughout the application procedure.

As per the directives, pesticide companies must submit phytotoxicity studies, and trials are likely to begin soon across India. This will greatly add to research which in turn will lead to greater productivity in the coming years. Though the commercial use will take some time, it is good that the government is working in this new direction. Insecticides (India) Limited (IIL) is raising awareness among farmers by providing sufficient training, as well as information and insights on the judicious use of agrochemicals. More government support and joint work in this direction can make these awareness programmes reach a wider audience in all parts of the country, this will really help the farmers to increase their productivity by reducing the damages.  

The agrochemical industry contributes heavily towards food security and provides employment to a large workforce and has been a Champion Sector for decades. The need of the hour is that the sector is provided with its due share in ‘Ease of Doing Business’ while removing bottlenecks and introducing progressive regulatory measures to safeguard the environment.

With a market size of around Rs

Interaction

Agrovision 2021 brings together farmers, industry leaders, agri experts, Government departments, public sector undertakings, Agri-universities, R&D institutions and NGOs all under one roof.

The 12th edition of Agrovision, India’s Premier Agri Summit, scheduled from December 24-27, at Reshimbagh Ground, Nagpur will present the most comprehensive showcase to date as it will bring together farmers, industry leaders, Agri experts, Government departments, public sector undertakings, Agri-universities, R&D institutions and NGOs all under one roof.

This year farmers from in and around Vidarbha and adjoining states will be participating in the event. Apart from this, there will be free interactive workshops for farmers. Conferences on current issues in agriculture and allied agri sectors will be held. Around 400 exhibitors are likely to participate in the event.

The exclusive media partner is Agro Spectrum India along with BioSpectrum India and NuFFooDS Spectrum India. MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications is the organiser of the event.

Agrovision 2021 brings together farmers, industry leaders,

Agrotech

The innovation center in Mumbai provides product testing and application support tailored to local needs, with specific focuses on the Agriculture, Home and Personal Care.

Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, has expanded its office and research centre by doubling the office footprint in Mumbai, India, to better serve local customers and support long-term growth plans in Asia Pacific.

 The Nouryon commercial team in Mumbai is focused on key end-markets including Agriculture and Food, Home and Personal Care, Paints and Coatings, Natural Resources and Polymer Specialties. The office will also be home to Nouryon’s new global Sales Administration and Information Management (IM) hubs, as well as other supporting functions including Human Resources, Finance, R&D, and Customer Service.

“Nouryon is committed to serving our valued customers in India with sustainable and innovative solutions supported by our strong R&D capabilities,” said Sobers Sethi, Senior Vice President Emerging Markets and China at Nouryon.

The innovation center in Mumbai provides product testing and application support tailored to local needs, with specific focuses on the Agriculture, Home and Personal Care, and Paints and Coatings end-markets. 

“India is an important market for Nouryon. We are pleased to invest further in the region to support our commercial activities focused on attractive end-markets,” said Larry Ryan, Executive Vice President and President of Performance Formulations and Americas at Nouryon.

 In April 2021, Nouryon announced a joint venture with Atul to begin production at Anaven, the country’s largest monochloroacetic acid (MCA) plant in Gujarat, reaffirming its commitment to India.

In 2020, the company installed solar panels at its organic peroxide site in Mahad. Recently, the company also introduced sustainable solutions to help customers become more sustainable, including additives for anti-viral paint coatings, biodegradable crop protection ingredients, and products for cool roof coatings that further reduce the need for air conditioning. With primary focus on sustainable development, Nouryon aims to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to contribute to the prosperity and well-being of a more sustainable society in India.

The innovation center in Mumbai provides product