Tag: Varuna

Genetics expert Prof. KC Bansal speaks on implications of approval to GM mustard

Genetics expert Prof. KC Bansal speaks on implications of approval to GM mustard

J P Singh Nov 9, 2022

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has approved the environmental...

ELECTIONS 2022

Gujarat polls: BJP wooing farmers to raise tally

Gujarat polls: BJP wooing farmers to raise tally

Subhashis Mittra Nov 20, 2022

In the run-up to next month's assembly elections in Gujarat, the BJP has intensified...

Agri Start-Ups

KisanKonnect has raised $4.5 million in its Series A funding

KisanKonnect has raised $4.5 million in its Series A funding

Team RuralVoice Jan 22, 2025

Series A funding round led by Mistry Ventures. The round also saw significant participation...

Cooperatives

Cooperative sugar sector discusses strategies to boost ethanol production

Cooperative sugar sector discusses strategies to boost ethanol production

Team RuralVoice Jan 17, 2025

The National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) held a brainstorming...

States

Sugarcane shortage to shut most sugar mills in UP, Maharashtra by March

Sugarcane shortage to shut most sugar mills in UP, Maharashtra by March

Harvir Singh Jan 28, 2025

This situation could trigger a price war for sugarcane among sugar mills in Uttar...

ELECTIONS 2022

Himachal polls: Apple growers may influence outcome

Himachal polls: Apple growers may influence outcome

Subhashis Mittra Nov 9, 2022

The industry has been passing through a tough phase for the last few years. The...

Cooperatives

IFFCO MD Dr Awasthi honoured with 'Fertilizer Man of India' by Sahakar Bharati

IFFCO MD Dr Awasthi honoured with 'Fertilizer Man of India' by Sahakar Bharati

Team RuralVoice Dec 9, 2024

The honour was presented by Dattatreya Hosabale, Sar Karyavah (General Secretary)...

National

Higher Proportion of Spurious Pesticides from Small Companies; Traces of Chemicals in Organic Pesticides

Higher Proportion of Spurious Pesticides from Small Companies; Traces of Chemicals in Organic Pesticides

Ajeet Singh Mar 9, 2025

An analysis of recent test results highlights the issue starkly. Over 90% of pesticide...

Agritech

ISB launches centre of excellence for aerial and water robotics

ISB launches centre of excellence for aerial and water robotics

Team RuralVoice Nov 19, 2024

The Indian School of Business (ISB), IIIT-Delhi, and DRIIV have launched the Centre...

Agri Start-Ups

Dairy Startup Sid's Farm raises $10 million from Omnivore and NSFO

Dairy Startup Sid's Farm raises $10 million from Omnivore and NSFO

Jun 25, 2024

The Telangana-based startup aims to utilise the funds to establish a strong presence...

Rural Dialogue

National conference at PAU highlights crop diversification as key to sustainable agriculture

National conference at PAU highlights crop diversification as key to sustainable agriculture

Team RuralVoice Nov 10, 2024

At the National Conference on 'Crop Diversification and Climate Change,' hosted...

ELECTIONS 2022

Gujarat polls: BJP wooing farmers to raise tally

Gujarat polls: BJP wooing farmers to raise tally

Subhashis Mittra Nov 20, 2022

In the run-up to next month's assembly elections in Gujarat, the BJP has intensified...

Agri Start-Ups

KisanKonnect has raised $4.5 million in its Series A funding

KisanKonnect has raised $4.5 million in its Series A funding

Team RuralVoice Jan 22, 2025

Series A funding round led by Mistry Ventures. The round also saw significant participation...

Cooperatives

Cooperative sugar sector discusses strategies to boost ethanol production

Cooperative sugar sector discusses strategies to boost ethanol production

Team RuralVoice Jan 17, 2025

The National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) held a brainstorming...

States

Sugarcane shortage to shut most sugar mills in UP, Maharashtra by March

Sugarcane shortage to shut most sugar mills in UP, Maharashtra by March

Harvir Singh Jan 28, 2025

This situation could trigger a price war for sugarcane among sugar mills in Uttar...

ELECTIONS 2022

Himachal polls: Apple growers may influence outcome

Himachal polls: Apple growers may influence outcome

Subhashis Mittra Nov 9, 2022

The industry has been passing through a tough phase for the last few years. The...

Cooperatives

IFFCO MD Dr Awasthi honoured with 'Fertilizer Man of India' by Sahakar Bharati

IFFCO MD Dr Awasthi honoured with 'Fertilizer Man of India' by Sahakar Bharati

Team RuralVoice Dec 9, 2024

The honour was presented by Dattatreya Hosabale, Sar Karyavah (General Secretary)...

National

Higher Proportion of Spurious Pesticides from Small Companies; Traces of Chemicals in Organic Pesticides

Higher Proportion of Spurious Pesticides from Small Companies; Traces of Chemicals in Organic Pesticides

Ajeet Singh Mar 9, 2025

An analysis of recent test results highlights the issue starkly. Over 90% of pesticide...

Agritech

ISB launches centre of excellence for aerial and water robotics

ISB launches centre of excellence for aerial and water robotics

Team RuralVoice Nov 19, 2024

The Indian School of Business (ISB), IIIT-Delhi, and DRIIV have launched the Centre...

Agri Start-Ups

Dairy Startup Sid's Farm raises $10 million from Omnivore and NSFO

Dairy Startup Sid's Farm raises $10 million from Omnivore and NSFO

Jun 25, 2024

The Telangana-based startup aims to utilise the funds to establish a strong presence...

Rural Dialogue

National conference at PAU highlights crop diversification as key to sustainable agriculture

National conference at PAU highlights crop diversification as key to sustainable agriculture

Team RuralVoice Nov 10, 2024

At the National Conference on 'Crop Diversification and Climate Change,' hosted...

ELECTIONS 2022

Gujarat polls: BJP wooing farmers to raise tally

Gujarat polls: BJP wooing farmers to raise tally

Subhashis Mittra Nov 20, 2022

In the run-up to next month's assembly elections in Gujarat, the BJP has intensified...