Hi, NewsWrap for May 08, 2023

08-May-2023: National Seed Association of India, Agricultural Laboratories, Peptech Biosciences, Nigeria's Agri Sector, Whitefly Pest Infestation

8 May 2023

  • National Seed Association of India (NSAI) Celebrates 16th Foundation Day Today

    The National Seed Association of India has showed gratitude and appreciation to all the concerned members of the Seed Industry ion its 16th Foundation Day. Here is what they reaffirm! The National Seed Association of India which is also known as NSAI has expressed appreciation and gratitude to all those who are associated with the Seed Industry on the occasion of NSAI 16th Foundation Day; i.e., 08th May, 2023. The NSAI team is thankful to everyone who has contributed support and assistance in the successful journey of the organization so far.

  • District-Level Agricultural Laboratories to Boost Export Standards

    According to a senior official from the directorate of industries, the laboratories will certify agricultural produce in accordance with the requirements set by the nations to whom the exports are destined. The directorate of industries has offered to set up district-level laboratories for the certification of agricultural yield to encourage exports from the districts.

  • Indian Bio-Tech Firm Peptech Biosciences Wins Emerging Company Award at ABSA 2023

    Peptech Biosciences Ltd. has been awarded as the Emerging Company in the field of Bio-Agri Inputs by the by the Agri Business Summit and Agri Awards (ABSA) 2023 jury. Peptech Biosciences Ltd. has been recognized by the Agri Business Summit and Agri Awards (ABSA) 2023 jury as the Emerging Company in Bio-Agri Inputs. ABSA, organized by Ray Consulting, is a platform that honours the achievements and shares the success stories of organizations, enterprises, institutions, and individuals that are actively involved in boosting economic growth and achieving milestones in the Agri Input industry.

  • UN Announces USD 83.16 Mn Mobilization to Boost Nigeria's Agri Sector

    To support the development of Nigeria's agriculture sector from 2023 to 2027, the United Nations plans to collaborate with the federal and state governments, as well as multilateral and unilateral donors to raise USD 83.16m (equivalent to N38.3bn at the official exchange rate of N461/USD). The Food and Agriculture Organization, a branch of the UN, has already secured approximately USD 16.36m (equivalent to N7.54bn) for the project, as stated in the FAO Nigeria Country Programming Framework 2023-2027, which was obtained on Friday from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Abuja.

  • TNAU's Innovative Solution: Capsule to Combat Whitefly Pest Infestation on Coconut Crops

    An Integrated Pest Management capsule has been developed by the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University located in Coimbatore, aimed at safeguarding coconut crops from the Rugose Spiralling Whitefly, which has become prevalent. Whitefly is a common pest that can cause significant damage to coconut crops. These small, winged insects feed on the sap of coconut leaves, causing yellowing, wilting, and stunted growth. 

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