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The MoU aims to facilitate research and development in mutually agreed areas and jointly work in the area of product stewardship by providing safe use trainings

UPL Limited, a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, has recently announced collaboration with GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology for developing sustainable solutions for the farmers. Keeping ‘Farmer First’ approach, UPL signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University to develop sustainable solutions for farmers.

The MoU aims to facilitate research and development in mutually agreed areas and jointly work in the area of product stewardship by providing safe use trainings. UPL will collaborate with the university on developing drone technologies and will also bestow scholarship to university students. GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, the first Agricultural University of India has championed work in the field of biologicals.

Dr Nain from GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology said, “We are ecstatic that the two organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. We believe that the relationship will benefit farmers immensely by providing newer technologies and solutions. We also like to express our gratitude for UPL’s interest to provide stewardship training and support students with scholarship.”

The MoU aims to facilitate research and

Company News, People

Mike served as Executive Vice President and CEO, Nutrien Ag Solutions.

UPL, a leader in global food systems and sustainable agriculture technologies, has announced that it is appointing Mike Frank as President and Chief Operating Officer UPL Crop Protection. Mike brings deep industry knowledge and extraordinary ‘end-to-end’ expertise, gleaned from his years at Monsanto and most recently at Nutrien, where he served as Executive Vice President and CEO, Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Jai Shroff, Group CEO of UPL, said, “Agriculture is one of the only systems on the planet that has the ability to reshape and reverse the effects of climate change. Mike’s global perspective, entrepreneurial style and hands-on approach, coupled with a deep understanding of global food security challenges and driving passion for environmental and economic sustainability, makes him an excellent cultural fit to take UPL to the next level.”

Mike Frank said, “I’m very impressed with UPL’s leadership in sustainability and the OpenAg ‘Reimagining Sustainability’ platform, which takes a unique approach at bringing together the various stakeholders in the food and agriculture ecosystem, focusing on helping farmers, advancing new and more sustainable technologies and feeding a growing planet. It’s an honour to join this dynamic team.”

UPL Group is re-imagining sustainability across the breadth of its operations, powered by its OpenAg purpose to create sustainable growth for all.

Mike served as Executive Vice President and