agriculture

News and Trends

IIMA Ventures Teams Up with Google for Startups to Empower 22 AI Startups

The program, supported by MeitY Startup Hub, aims to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle global challenges across sectors like healthcare, climate change, agriculture, education, financial inclusion, and infrastructure.

News and Trends

Rural Digital Payments and E-Commerce Landscape Undergoing Profound Transformation: Jinesh Shah

Digital payments, alongside e-commerce, have seen rapid evolution over the recent years in India's rural depths and Shah is of the opinion that the aforementioned foundation has "enabled unprecedented financial inclusion, with over 450 million bank accounts opened and widespread Aadhaar-based authentication supporting remote KYC processes."

Starting a Business

Applications For Sixth Edition Of Sheraa's Access Sharjah Challenge Open To Agritech And Livestock Health Startups; Cash Prize Of AED500,000 Up For Grabs

In introducing two pioneering tracks, Sheraa aims to foster innovation in Sharjah's agricultural and livestock sectors.

News and Trends

Union Budget 2024: Spotlight on Farmers and Agriculture

Overall, agriculture experts have applauded the budget for boosting research, introducing new varieties of crops, promoting natural farming, and empowering the Atmanirbharta initiative

Growth Strategies

Thirsty Cities: How Collaborative Efforts Contribute To Water Conservation

The water storage in the major reservoirs and river basins in the country has dropped less than the average storage recorded in a decade for the corresponding period.

Starting a Business

Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Below Farm's Locally Cultivated Mushrooms Aid The Country's Circular Economy Goals

Produced with no pesticides or fertilizers, Below Farm uses fully automated controlled environment systems, adopting an indoor vertical farming technique that requires minimal space, and can be set up anywhere, effectively negating the need for arable land.

Growth Strategies

Digital Transformation in Agriculture: Opportunities and Challenges for Entrepreneurs

Agriculture, often termed the backbone of India's economy, is currently undergoing a substantial revolution fueled by digital transformation

Growth Strategies

Startup Spotlight: Jordan-Based Smart Green Is On A Mission To Digitally Transform Conventional Farming Practices Across The MENA Region

One of Smart Green's main offerings is Fertigo, a smart irrigation and fertigation system that aims to address water scarcity.

Starting a Business

Startup Spotlight: Lebanon-Based Dooda Solutions' Earthworm Farms Offer Eco-Friendly Fertilizer Alternatives To Farmers In The Region

Dooda Solutions' vermicompost products aim to enhance soil health as well as provide sustainable solutions for farmers.

Health & Wellness

Why Africa Is Becoming the Next Serious Player in Entrepreneurship

Africa's entrepreneurial future is not just promising — it's already unfolding.

Business News

Dam Destruction in Ukraine Sends Global Prices of 2 Common Food Crops Back Up

The flooding threatened hundreds of thousands of residents and a large nuclear power plant.

News and Trends

Aavishkaar Capital Invests INR 16 Crore In INI Farms

The Fund was established with the primary objective of improving these areas especially along the supply chains serving the European markets

Noticias

Qué deben hacer los negocios agrícolas para sacar partido a la tecnología satelital más moderna

Los negocios agrícolas pueden obtiener múltiples beneficios de la tecnología satelital, pero antes deben de prepararse.

Science & Technology

What Agribusinesses Should Do To Profit From Modern-Day Satellite Technologies

Agribusinesses get a broad spectrum of benefits from satellite technologies but only if they do their homework first.

Business News

Bill Gates Shuts Down Conspiracy Theory About Owning Farmland. No 'Grand Scheme Involved.'

The billionaire has purchased 270,00 acres and many want to know why.