Hi, NewsWrap for January 04, 2023

04-January-2023: 6th Edition of Africa Agri Expo, Kristalina Georgieva, ‘Pride of Cows’ , Garuda Aerospace

4 January 2023

  • “Global Economy to Face a More Difficult Year in 2023”: IMF Head Kristalina Georgieva

    The IMF cut its forecast for global economic growth in 2023 in October, citing the ongoing drag from the Ukraine war, inflationary pressures, and the high-interest rates engineered by central banks such as the US Federal Reserve to counteract those prices pressures. Since then, China has abandoned its zero-COVID policy and begun a chaotic reopening of its economy, though consumers in the country remain cautious as coronavirus cases rise.

     

  • Kenya to Host 6th Edition of Africa Agri Expo in February 2023

    There has been a lot of excitement surrounding Africa's largest, most established, and prominent agricultural show, the 6th Africa Agri Expo, which will take place next month on February 8th and 9th in KICC, Nairobi, Kenya. Industry peers eagerly anticipate the two-day networking, knowledge sharing, brand building, and thought-provoking platform. The organizer TAB group have officially confirmed endorsement by The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development - Kenya with massive players like CENSA (a WayCool Enterprise), Esri, UAV.AI, Godrej Agrovet, OCP, Rokosan, Lushbury Fertilizer, Prabhat Fertilizers, East West Seeds, JebAgro, Biostadt India, Farmachem, SaudiDrip, NACL Industries, Proagrica, Bioseed, AFKO Pivot, Kimitec and many other agricultural companies onboard - eager to discuss and ideate business expansion plans together.

     

  • ‘Pride of Cows’ Follows Unique Approach to Provide Curated Buying Experience

    Pride of Cows received a great sampling platform through this concert, reaching out to over 25000 relevant audiences. Pride of Cows, with their premium Single Origin products high in nutrition, flavour, and purity, added their sparkle to a serenading evening in Gujarat. It also participated as one of the partners at Jio Presents Hamleys Wonderland, India's biggest family festival, held at Jio World Garden in Mumbai's BKC until January 1st, 2023.

     

  • Mahendra Singh Dhoni Launches Garuda Aerospace’s Digital Film #KhetonKeKaptan

    Conceptualized by Garuda Aerospace’s brand team and jointly produced with Dhoni Entertainment Private Limited, the film #KhetonKeKaptan illustrates the need of farmers in their daily lives and how Garuda drones can help farmers with pesticide spraying, surveillance, and mapping while saving water and time. Drone Loans and subsidies will also be provided to youth and farmers in addition, they will also be trained to fly drones.

     

  • “Govt Approves Rs 19,744-cr National Green Hydrogen Mission”: Anurag Thakur

    "The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission," Union Minister Anurag Thakur told reporters after the Cabinet meeting. The mission's initial budget will be Rs 19,744 crore, which includes Rs 17,490 crore for the SIGHT programme, Rs 1,466 crore for pilot projects, Rs 400 crore for R&D, and Rs 388 crore for other mission components. The scheme's implementation guidelines will be developed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

     

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4 January 2023

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