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  • Indian startup Niqo Robotics leads Asia in agricultural spot spraying and commercializes 90,000 acres

     Bangalore : In a breakthrough for the Asian agri-tech market, India-based deep-tech start-up Niqo Robotics has commercialized AI-assisted agrochemical spraying also known as spot spraying for the first time in the continent. The company shipped its flagship AI spot sprayers called Niqo RoboSpray™ across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The 50 units deployed have sprayed […]

    Tropical Agro Fortifies Farmer Solutions Portfolio for Comprehensive Support

     Delhi : Tropical Agrosystem (India) Pvt. Ltd., a leader in the Indian agricultural sector, is proud to unveil its latest suite of farming solutions meticulously tailored for the upcoming 2024 Kharif cropping season. With a resolute dedication to tackling the dynamic challenges of agriculture, the company has fortified its product portfolio with 16 new offerings, […]

    Nestlé India’s ‘Biodigester Project’ paves way for a sustainable future for dairy farmers

     Nestlé India is demonstrating its unwavering commitment towards responsible sourcing and reducing emissions from the dairy farms with the ‘Biodigester Project’. The biodigester technology transforms cattle manure into clean biogas, reducing the carbon footprint of dairy farms. The remaining slurry is utilized as natural fertilizer, contributing to regenerative agriculture practices. As a part of this […]

    Mahadhan Agritech and Haifa Group Unite to Drive Agricultural Innovation in India

    Pune : Mahadhan Agritech Limited (MAL), formerly known as Smartchem Technologies Limited (STL) and a subsidiary of Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (DFPCL), and Israel-based Haifa Group, a multinational corporation and leading global supplier of Specialty Plant Nutrients have entered into an understanding to promote high performing Specialty fertilizers to improve quality and productivity […]

    Cropin Launches akṣara: A Micro Language Model for Climate Smart Agriculture, Targeting Underserved Farmers in the Global South

     Cropin Technology, a global Agtech company enabling intelligent agriculture, today announced the launch of ‘akṣara’, the sector’s first purpose-built open-source (Apache 2.0 License and with no restrictions) Micro Language Model (µ-LM) for climate smart agriculture, built on Mistral’s foundation model. ‘Akṣara’ is designed to address the problems faced by the underserved farming communities in the […]

    UPL Ltd. recognised as Well-Known Trademark by the Indian Trademark Registry

     Bengaluru : UPL Ltd., a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, has been recognized as a ‘Well-Known Trademark’ by the Indian Trademark Registry. This prestigious acknowledgment reinforces UPL’s position as one of India’s leading agrochemical companies in the market, thereby fostering trust and credibility among customers. In 2021, UPL filed its first “well-known” trademark application […]

    Ex-CTO of Agrifi.ai, Joins eFeed to lead Precision Livestock Technology

    eFeed is thrilled to welcome RAGHUCHANDRA K R to their team, particularly because of his extensive experience in precision agriculture and remote sensing, which are crucial for advancing precision livestock technologies. Raghu’s tenure as the ex-Chief Technology Officer at Agrifi.ai and his noteworthy contributions at organizations like CropIn, Rang De and Precision Agriculture for Development […]

    Enhanced rock weathering results in higher crop yields and improved crop health

     Enhanced rock weathering – a nature-based carbon dioxide removal process that accelerates natural weathering – results in significantly higher first year crop yields, improved soil pH, and higher nutrient uptake, according to a new scientific paper, released in PLOS ONE today. Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) involves spreading finely crushed silicate rock such as basalt on […]

    Satyukt Analytics Expands Language Support for Sat2Farm App to Empower Farmers Worldwide

     New Delhi  – Satyukt, a global Ag-tech aims to revolutionize farming practices worldwide, announces the expansion of language support for its Sat2Farm mobile application. Sat2Farm, a satellite-based agricultural monitoring system, has widened its language offerings to cater to farmers across the globe, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for users from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Agriculture is a […]

    Syngenta MD Susheel Kumar applauds Haryana farmers’ adoption of new technologies

     Kurukshetra/Karnal : Reiterating its commitment to empowering farmers, Susheel Kumar, Country Head and MD of Syngenta India, a leading Swiss based agri-science company, on Saturday applauded the ease and speed with which Haryana farmers have adopted use of drones and other technologies including CropWise Growers App. Joining a drone flying demonstration by Syngenta trained drone […]