Hi, NewsWrap for June 25, 2024

25-June-2024: Organic Farmers, India's Cotton Farming Sector, Global CEO Conclave on Wheat and Wheat, IDF Regional Dairy Conference

25 June 2024

  • Organic Farmers Beliefs Crucial for Adopting Soil Microbiome-Friendly Practices, Study Finds

    Organic farming has been shown to support soil microorganisms that boost plant defenses and reduce insect pests. However, the effectiveness of these practices can vary, and understanding farmers' motivations is key to promoting microbiome-supportive techniques. A recent study by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Cornell University explores how organic farmers' beliefs about the microbiome impact their soil management practices.

  • Insights into India's Cotton Farming Sector: Challenges, Innovations, and Economic Trends

    Cotton farming in India remains a cornerstone of the nation's agricultural and industrial sectors, despite facing significant challenges in recent years. According to recent insights from Q&Q Research Insights, cotton continues to be a vital fiber and cash crop, playing a crucial role in the livelihoods of millions.

  • ‘Global CEO Conclave on Wheat and Wheat Products’ by WPPS Set to Shape Future of Industry in New Delhi

    The Wheat Products Promotion Society (WPPS) is set to host an important event, the Global CEO Conclave on Wheat and Wheat Products, at the Hyatt Regency, New Delhi, on June 27 and June 28, 2024. Established 36 years ago, WPPS continues its mission to advance the wheat industry through advocacy and knowledge sharing. This landmark conclave aims to bring together influential stakeholders from the global wheat sector, including CEOs, policymakers, and industry experts.

  • India to Host First IDF Regional Dairy Conference Asia Pacific 2024 in Kochi

    The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India; the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the International Dairy Federation (IDF) are jointly organising the First IDF Regional Dairy Conference Asia Pacific 2024 from 26-28 June 2024 in Kochi, Kerala. While Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying will deliver his address virtually, Chinchu Rani, Minister of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Govt of Kerala; Ministers of Animal Husbandry & Dairying of some states; Dr Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Govt of India; Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Govt of India & President, Indian National Committee of IDF; Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman, NDDB & Member Secretary, Indian National Committee of IDF and Dr Piercristiano Brazzale, President, IDF will attend the occasion.

  • Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates 64th ISO Council Meeting in India, Focuses on Sustainability and Innovation in Sugar Industry

    Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, inaugurated the 64th Council Meeting of the International Sugar Organization (ISO) at Bharat Mandapam today June 25, 2024. The meeting, which will conclude on June 27, 2024, has attracted experts from over 30 countries to discuss future possibilities, challenges, and strategies in the sugarcane, sugar, and allied sectors. Notably, India last hosted the 41st session of the ISO Council Meeting in 2012.

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25 June 2024

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