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14-March-2024: India’s First Oil Palm Processing Mill, Is AI the Next Big Thing, e-Crop IoT Device, MFOI-VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra

14 March 2024

  • PM Modi Inaugurates India’s First Oil Palm Processing Mill Under National Mission on Edible Oil

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's self-reliance in edible oil production during his recent visit to Arunachal Pradesh. He inaugurated the first Oil Palm Processing Mill under Mission Palm Oil and expressed confidence that this mission would not only make India self-reliant but also enhance the income of farmers engaged in palm cultivation. It is an important step towards achieving Atmanirbharta in this crucial sector.

  • Expert View: Is AI the Next Big Thing in India’s Agricultural Sector?

    Growing up seeing the traditional methods used in agriculture, Nithin B Patil, observed how farmers most of the time end up wasting resources. It was then, that he decided to explore artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture to maintain accuracy while using resources such as water and crop protection chemicals

  • ICAR-CTCRI Secures Patent for Smart Farming e-Crop IoT Device

    Thiruvananthapuram-based ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI) has achieved a significant milestone in the area of agricultural technology with the development of the Electronic Crop (e-Crop), an innovative IoT device designed for smart farming. Recently, the Indian Patent Office granted a patent for this groundbreaking invention, marking a crucial moment in the agricultural sector.

  • 'MFOI, VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra' Unveils Agricultural Enlightenment in Nagaur, Rajasthan

    The 'MFOI, VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra' recently reached Nagaur district, Rajasthan, marking another milestone in its journey to revolutionize India's agricultural landscape. Following its successful engagement in Hanumangarh District, the yatra continues its expedition, with a firm commitment to reaching farmers across the northern expanse of the nation and spreading word about the 'Millionaire Farmer of India Awards'.

  • WHO and UNICEF Join Hands for Free Online Courses on Children’s Environmental Health

    The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have partnered to create an innovative online course that aims to empower healthcare providers worldwide in response to the growing threat that environmental pollution and climate change pose to children's health.

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